Obituaries

Donald J. Peters Jr

Donald J. Peters Jr

Jan 4, 2019

Donald J. Peters, beloved father, companion and friend, went home to the Lord Friday, January 4, 2019 at the age of 64. The son of Margaret Getz-Strickling and Gerald Strickling, Donnie was born December 27, 1954. A lifetime resident of Massillon and a 1973 graduate of Washington High School, Donnie was proud to be deeply engaged in his community....

Robert "Bob" A. Bushman

Robert "Bob" A. Bushman

Jan 3, 2019

Robert “Bob” A. Bushman, 79, of Massillon, passed away on January 3, 2019. He was born on August 15, 1939 in Massillon to the late Clarence and Ardelle (Braucher) Bushman. He married the love of his life, Patricia Barnes, on December 2, 1961. They shared 57 loving years together. Bob was a member of Grace United Church of Christ...

Michael Perez

Michael Perez

Jan 2, 2019

Michael Perez, age 96, a longtime resident of Massillon, passed away on January 2, 2019. He was preceded in death by parents Erasmo and Balbina; wife of 63 years, Janet; and siblings Mary, Josephine, and Raymond. He was a 1940 graduate of Washington High School and served his country in the Army Air Corps during WWII. After graduation from...

Kay J Smith

Kay J Smith

Jan 1, 2019

Kay J Smith, age 79 of Massillon, went to be with the LORD on January 1, 2019. She was born in Akron, Iowa, on March 22, 1939; a daughter of the late Bernard and Aleen Harwig. She enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews. Kay was preceded in death by her parents; her Husband Ivory Smith; 2 brothers...

Donald Wayne Lawrence

Donald Wayne Lawrence

Dec 31, 2018

Donald Wayne Lawrence, 69, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 31, 2018. Don was born on July 8, 1949 in Massillon, the son of the late Mary (Smith) Lawrence. He was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1968 graduate of Washington High School. Don was a United States Navy Veteran and proudly served our country during...

Wiley F. Wyman

Wiley F. Wyman

Dec 31, 2018

Wiley F. Wyman, 81, formerly of Plain Township, passed away on December 31, 2018. He was born in Elsa, Texas on October 26, 1937 to the late William and Carrie (Fisher) Wyman. Wiley grew up in Austin, Texas and attended Southwest Texas State Junior College where he played two years of football for the Rangers. Following the Rangers, Wiley...

Dolores M Snell

Dolores M Snell

Dec 30, 2018

Dolores M Snell, age 85 of Massillon, went home to be with the LORD on December 30, 2018. She was born on September 19, 1933, in Massillon; a daughter of the late Henry and Theresa Pizzini. She was a retired RN. Dee was also a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family and...

Ralph L. Seese

Ralph L. Seese

Dec 30, 2018

Ralph L. Seese, 85, passed away on December 30, 2018, following a sudden illness. He was born in Alliance on March 24, 1933 to the late Myron and Gladys (Levers) Seese. Ralph served in The United States Navy and retired in 1995 from Republic Steel after forty two years of service. He was an avid golfer, loved to fish,...

Robert C. Antonille

Robert C. Antonille

Dec 29, 2018

Robert C. Antonille age 81 of Massillon passed away on December 29, 2018. Bob was born August 7, 1937 in Massillon to the late Elmer & Ethel (Custer) Antonille. He was a 1957 graduate of Washington High School. His entire career was in sales. He started with Finefrock Furniture and retired with Nelson Industrial Supply. Bob was past president...

G. Frank Scassa

G. Frank Scassa

Dec 25, 2018

G. Frank Scassa, 72 of Massillon, passed away on December 25, 2018. He was born in Massillon on April 28, 1946 and was the son of Ettore and Florence (Caracillo) Scassa. They preceded him in death. Frank was a graduate of Washington High School and remained in touch with his classmates throughout the years. His love of cooking was...

Sharon L Kannel

Sharon L Kannel

Dec 24, 2018

Sharon L. Kannel, 67, died peacefully in her home on Monday, December 24th surrounded by her family after an extended illness. She is survived by her husband Bill Kannel. Bill and Sharon were high school sweethearts from Massillon Washington High School, and married in 1969. They enjoyed traveling together, deeply valued being with family, and loved spending time with...

Connie M. East

Connie M. East

Dec 24, 2018

Connie M. East, 91, passed away following an extended illness on December 24, 2018. She was born in Massillon on September 21, 1927 to the late George and Clotilda (Whitman) Scharon. Connie was a 1945 graduate of Washington High School and received her Associates of Arts from Stark State College; Connie worked for Miller Sales, Best Products, modeled for...

Eulalia M Duff

Eulalia M Duff

Dec 24, 2018

Eulalia M Duff, age 99, of Perry Township went to be with the LORD on December 24, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was born in St. Peters, Illinois, on April 8, 1919; a daughter to the late Simon and Gertrude Hippler. She enjoyed taking care of her garden, being around her family, especially her grandchildren, and was devoted...

Thelma J Nemeth

Thelma J Nemeth

Dec 23, 2018

Thelma J. Nemeth, 97, passed away Saturday, December 23rd, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, William (Bill) J. Nemeth. Survivors are daughter, Pamela Hart and husband Andy Hart of Argyle, Texas; William J. Nemeth Jr. of Idaho; Gregory A. Nemeth and wife Cindy Nemeth of Houston, Texas. Thelma has 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. A...

Emily J. Kelby

Emily J. Kelby

Dec 23, 2018

Emily J Kelby, age 88 of North Canton passed away on December 23, 2018. She was born in Denver, Colorado to the late Harold and Reinna (Foster) Holmes. Emily was a graduate of Washington High School, where she was a Majorette. She married Ronald Kelby on March 27, 1949 and they shared 42 years together until his passing in...

Carol L. Simmons

Carol L. Simmons

Dec 22, 2018

Carol L. Simmons, 86, passed away peacefully at home in Glasgow, KY, on December 22, 2018. She was born in Massillon, OH on May 17, 1932 to the late Leonard L. and Edna P. (Feather) Howell. She managed apartment complexes and was a member of the Larabee Mitchell Club, Glasgow, KY and a former member of South Side Baptist...

Joseph  Resanovich

Joseph Resanovich

Dec 21, 2018

Joseph Resanovich, 92, of Canton, passed away on December 21, 2018 with his family by his side. He was born on September 11, 1926 in Grozdansko, Yugoslavia to the late Milos and Julka (Dobrich) Resanovich. He married the love of his life, Louise Susich on February 13, 1955 and they shared 63 wonderful years together. Joe proudly served his...

Leroy H. Schumacher

Leroy H. Schumacher

Dec 21, 2018

LeRoy H. Schumacher, age 89 of Massillon passed away Friday December 21, 2018. LeRoy was born July 22, 1929 in Massillon to the late Homer & Florence (Oberlin) Schumacher. He was a 1947 graduate of Washington High School and a football letterman for three years. He received an honorable discharge from the US Army. LeRoy founded Schumacher Construction and...

John Guy Anderson

John Guy Anderson

Dec 21, 2018

John G. Anderson, 65, of Massillon, passed away at his home on December 21, 2018. He was born on June 8, 1953 to the late John T. and Mary (Charidakis) Anderson. John worked as a self-employed contractor for most of his life. In his spare time he enjoyed hiking, cooking out, playing his guitar, and going to the beach....

Ansel E.  Shoaf

Ansel E. Shoaf

Dec 20, 2018

Ansel E. Shoaf, Jr., age 84, of Massillon, went to be with the LORD on December 20, 2018, following a long illness. He was born in LaGrange, Georgia, on February 27, 1934; a son to the late Ansel and Edna Shoaf. He retired from Bertolli Olive Oil after a long career as National Sales Manager. He also served 4...

About Us

Paquelet Funeral Home is a collection of obituaries for Massillon, OH & Stark County. With services throughout Ohio that are updated regularly. Find local Massillon, OH & Stark County obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.

Recent obituaries for Massillon/OH


Subscribe

Receive emails when we publish new obituaries to our website.

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.

GriefSteps logo

Paquelet and Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Homes  is a collection of obituaries for City/State. With services throughout State that are updated regularly. Find local  City/State Obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.

About Us

Recent obituaries for City/State