James Jon Lombardi
Jan 19, 2019
James Jon Lombardi, 81 of Jackson Township, passed away peacefully to his heavenly home on Saturday, January19, 2019. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his fight and ultimately gave him peace. Jim and his brother Ed formed Lombardi Brothers Inc. Ed moved to Florida and Jim founded RELIABLE READY MIX, Canton,...
Kiel Joseph Dumas
Jan 19, 2019
Kiel J. Dumas, 20, passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2019. He was born in Columbus on September 19, 1998. Kiel had a tremendous love for the Lord. He was studying animation while working two jobs. Kiel had an infectious spirit and made friends easily as people were drawn to his contagious smile. He left us too soon. Kiel...
Doris M Campanelli
Jan 19, 2019
Doris M. Campanelli, age 98, passed away on January 19, 2019. Before her passing she was blessed to have celebrated her 98th birthday with her family on December 28, 2018. Born in Manhattan, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Mildred Evans. Doris was a 1937 graduate of Lehman High School. She was an employee of the...
Shirley R. Houston
Jan 18, 2019
Shirley R. Houston, 82 of Massillon, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 18, 2019. Shirley was born on March 19, 1936 in Portsmouth, Ohio the daughter of the late Roy and Mary (Scales) Brown. She retired from Bridgestone / Firestone following 33 years of dedicated service as a legal secretary. She also retired from...
Nick J. Vrotsos
Jan 17, 2019
Nick Jim Vrotsos Born June 18, 1925 Monessen, PA Died January 17, 2019, Massillon, OH Nick was the son of Pandazis and Mary (Moutafis) Vrotsos. He was preceded in death by his daughter Janice (Groves); sister Lorraine; brothers James, George, Gus, Pete, John, and Tony. He is survived by Jerelyn (Simms), his wife of 65 years; sister Daisy Goscik;...
Robert L Jordan
Jan 16, 2019
Robert L. Jordan, age 90, passed away on Wednesday evening, January 16, 2019, at Aultman Hospital. He was born in Canton on January 24, 1928; a son to the late Welker and Gail Jordan. He graduated from McKinley High School and attended Bowling Green University, having played football at both schools. Robert was a veteran of the Korean Conflict....
Thelma A. Fetrow
Jan 15, 2019
Thelma A. Fetrow, 92, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. She was born in Massillon on January 19, 1926 to the late Fredrick and Cota (Moullin) Ruwadi. A 1944 Graduate of Washington High School, Thelma was an Ohio Bell retiree. She was a dedicated wife, mother and a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ. She is...
Donna L Mcfarland
Jan 15, 2019
Donna L McFarland, 56, passed away unexpectedly on January 15th, 2019. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia on February 28th, 1962. Donna had a huge heart that was filled with love for her kids, grandkids, her spouse, family, neighbors, and anyone she called a friend. She also had a love for her dog Abby and was very vocal about...
Ryan Steven Toth
Jan 12, 2019
Ryan Steven Toth, 29, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on January 12, 2019. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Steven and Gayle (Arnold) Toth. Ryan’s favorite hobbies included fast cars and playing video games. He will always be remembered as a caring and loving son, brother and especially a father. His children, Kilynn and RJ were his pride...
Sandra "Sandy" Ann Shrewsbury
Jan 12, 2019
Sandra “Sandy” A. Shrewsbury, age 66 of Navarre, passed away on January 12, 2018. She was born to Deliah and the late Carl Shrewsbury in Basin, West Virginia on April 16, 1952. Sandy enjoyed riding motorcycles, playing video games with her nephew, playing cards and getting dressed up to go out. She will be remembered as a loving daughter...
Lorna June Larson
Jan 10, 2019
Lorna J. Larson, 65, of Massillon, passed away on January 10, 2019. She was born on January 5, 1954 in Ronceverte, West Virginia to the late Wilmer and Elizabeth (Walkup) McClung. She married James Larson on August 17, 1974 and they shared 25 loving years together before his passing on January 11, 2000. After graduating high school, Lorna became...
Dolores R Rohleder
Jan 10, 2019
Dolores R Rohleder, age 90 of Massillon, went to sleep and woke up with her Savior. Born in Erie, PA, on February 21, 1928; a daughter of the late Arden Hull and Velma (William) Gouron. She stayed active all 90 years of her life, loving her family and serving her church. She was a member of Canton Baptist Temple,...
Ralph R Lewton
Jan 10, 2019
Ralph R Lewton, age 96 of Perry Heights, went to be with the LORD on January 10, 2019. He was born in Lisbon on August 31, 1922; a son of the late Carl and Jessie Lewton. He graduated Anderson High School of Lisbon and served in the US Army Air Corps during WWII. He worked as a carpenter for...
Edwina Ann Walsh
Jan 9, 2019
Edwina Ann Walsh, 74, of Tuscarawas Township, went joyfully home to her Lord on Wednesday, January 9, 2019. Edwina was born on April 1, 1944 in Delaware, Ohio the daughter of the late Edwin and Hazel (Mayes) Kern. She was a beautiful homemaker, teacher at Tuslaw, Massillon, Northwest, and Fairless Schools, and an administrator at Walnut Woods Preschool. She...
Marylou Loudiana
Jan 8, 2019
Mary Lou Loudiana, 75, of Massillon, passed away on January 8, 2019 after a short, sudden illness. She was born in Canton, Ohio on February 15, 1943 to the late Lawrence and Julia (Fox) Bourquin. She attended St. Paul Catholic School in Canton and graduated from Canton Central Catholic High School in 1961. Mary Lou married Michael J. Loudiana...
William A Hocevar
Jan 8, 2019
William A Hocevar, age 93 of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019. He was born July 14, 1925, in Massillon; a son of Anton and Jennie Hocevar. William retired from Ohio Bell after 35 years. He was also a WWII Army Veteran. He sang in the St. Joseph choir for 30 years. William was preceded in death by...
Betty L. Konen
Jan 7, 2019
Betty Maier Konen, passed away on January 07, 2019. She was a lifetime resident of Massillon. Betty was born February 24, 1931 to the late Sylvester and Catherine Fink. She is survived by her daughter Deb Sumption; grandsons Brian (Kate) Sumption, Jeffrey (Kelly) Sumption, Patrick (Abby) Maier, and Matthew (Amber) Maier; great-grandchildren Jakob and Stella Sumption and Braden and...
Douglas Downie
Jan 7, 2019
Douglas Downie, Jr., age 63, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 7, 2019 in the Aultman Compassionate Care Center in Canton, Ohio, surrounded by loving family. He was born September 14, 1955 in Youngstown, Ohio, and graduated from Chaney High School in 1973. Doug graduated from Youngstown State University where he earned a degree in telecommunications. He worked at...
Carol Moustaris
Jan 6, 2019
Carol Moustaris, RN, 81, passed away on January 6, 2019. She was born in Massillon on February 24, 1937 to the late Emerick and Josephine (Hoika) DeBuino. Carol retired from Applecreek Developmental Center and was employed at Countryside Animal Hospital. Carol is survived by her children, Steve (Angela) Moustaris, Lori Airhart, Lisa Moustaris (David) White and Laine Moustaris; grandchildren,...
Samuel Ries
Jan 6, 2019
Samuel Ries, age 76, formerly of Massillon, passed away on January 6, 2019 at the David Simpson Hospice in Cleveland. He was born on August 27, 1942 in Massillon to the late Walter and Irene (Shipman) Ries. He is survived by his sisters Dorothy Taylor, Candy Meyer and Thelma McGuire. In addition to his parents he was preceded in...
