Rita Yvonne Russell
Mar 17, 2019
Rita Yvonne Russell, 70, passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2019. She was born in Massillon on April 27, 1948 to Billy Royce and Goldie (Coy) Russell. Rita was a retiree of Detroit Diesel after 20 years of service and spent most of her life in the area. She is survived by a brother, Randy Russell; and numerous nephews...
Marsha Lynn Smith
Mar 17, 2019
Marsha Lynn Smith, 69, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019. Marsha was born on June 17, 1949 in New Martinsville, WV, the daughter of the late Archer and Sarah (Ferrebee) Van Camp. She loved her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren. Marsha also enjoyed traveling with her sisters, shopping, and had a love for...
Robert William Baker
Mar 17, 2019
Robert William Baker, age 74 of Jackson Township passed March 17, 2019. He was born May 24, 1944 to the late Raymond & Helen Baker and was a graduate of Washington High School Class of 1962 and played on 1961 State and National Championship team. Graduated from Ohio University in 1967 and taught and coached for Massillon for six...
Stephen M Kovatch
Mar 16, 2019
Stephen “Stevie” M. Kovatch, age 65, died on Saturday, March 16, 2019 in Wooster, Ohio surrounded by his family. He was born in Massillon, Ohio on September 28, 1953 to the late Stephen and Irene (Wassil) Kovatch. He graduated from Wooster High School in 1972 and attended the College of Wooster. Stevie worked at Central Oil Field Supply Company...
James Louis Baus
Mar 16, 2019
James L. Baus, 67, passed away on March 16, 2019, following a brief illness. He was born in Massillon on October 1, 1951 to Chester and Pauline (Bretz) Baus. Jim worked at Ohio Packaging Corp for 33 Years and was a resident of the Dalton area. He was very active in the area, coaching softball and other youth sports...
Ronald W. Skelly
Mar 12, 2019
Ronald W. Skelly, 80, of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Ron was born on December 13, 1938 in Massillon, the son of the late William and Edna (Flounders) Skelly. He was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1956 graduate of Washington High School. He was a lifelong Massillon Tigers fan. Ron was a United States...
Ronald Paul Stoner
Mar 12, 2019
Ronald P. Stoner, 70, of Jackson Township, passed away on March 12, 2019. He was born on September 23, 1948 in Massillon to the late Paul and Donna (Gintz) Stoner. Ron was a graduate of Washington High School, Capital University, Dominican University, Trinity Lutheran Seminary and former pastor for ELCA churches. Ron was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran...
James P. Longwell
Mar 12, 2019
James P. Longwell, 71 of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. James was born in Canton, on October 7, 1947 the son of Leroy and Arlene (Henning) Longwell. He was a lifelong area resident and a veteran of the United States Air Force. James reached the rank of Sergeant and proudly served at the Pentagon. James retired...
Justin James Ward
Mar 12, 2019
Justin James Ward, age 10, of Jackson Township, passed away unexpectedly on March 12, 2019. He was born on June 17, 2008 in Canton, Ohio to Justin Ryan Ward and Joanna Rae (Tarry) Ward. James was an outgoing, ambitious, smart and athletic boy. He excelled in sports, especially at lacrosse, basketball, and football. Whenever he talked about his athletic...
Margaret E Long
Mar 11, 2019
Margaret E Long, age 80 of Massillon, went home peacefully to be with the LORD on March 11, 2019, surrounded by family. She was born on March 8, 1939; in Barnesville, Ohio; a daughter of the late Emery and Leona (Jefferies) Reed. She was employed with Central States Can for 15 years and retired from Echo in 1993. She...
Catherine M. Quinn
Mar 11, 2019
Catherine M Quinn, age 97 of Richville, went to be with the LORD on March 11, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born in Lambertville, Michigan, on February 28, 1922; a daughter of the late Steven and Josephine (Ratajczak) Rochowiak. She was a member of St. Clements Parish since 1951 and volunteered her services in the Kitchen at...
H. Gene Thornberry
Mar 11, 2019
H. Gene Thornberry, 90, passed away on March 11, 2019, following a brief illness. He was born in Newcomerstown on August 8, 1928 to Harold and Mary (Foraker) Thornberry. Huck was a great pitcher in his youth and was once scouted by Major League Teams. He worked for Republic Steel, where he was the Recording Secretary of Local 1124,...
Mary Katherine Barber - Sturm
Mar 10, 2019
Mary Katherine Barber – Sturm, 62, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 10, 2019. Mary was born on January 18, 1957 in Canton, Ohio the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Fields) Barber. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1975 graduate of Perry High School. Mary worked for St. Mary’s Catholic School...
William "Billy" Lewis Arnold Ii
Mar 10, 2019
William “Billy” L. Arnold II, age 60 of Perry Twp. passed away on March 10, 2019. He was born in Massillon on July 12, 1958 to the late William and Anne Arnold. Billy was a 1976 graduate of Perry High School. Billy was self-employed. He enjoyed cooking, gardening, helping friends, The OSU Buckeyes, SpongeBob SquarePants and most importantly spending...
Shirley M. Nichols
Mar 10, 2019
Shirley M. Nichols, 83, of Massillon, passed away on March 10, 2019 at Aultman Hospital. She was born on June 8, 1935 in Clendenin, West Virginia to the late Roy and Lydia (Walker) Shafer. Shirley retired from Affinity Hospital where she worked in housekeeping for 30 years. In her spare time she enjoyed traveling and attending bus trips to...
Thomas M Benson
Mar 10, 2019
Thomas M Benson, age 64 of Massillon, passed away on March 10, 2019. He was born on March 10, 1955; a son to Willard and Mary Benson. Thomas served in the US Navy from 1975-1978. Calling hours will be held from 4-5pm on Friday, March 22, 2019, in the Paquelet Funeral Home. Burial will be held at the Ohio...
Kenneth George
Mar 9, 2019
Kenneth Eugene George, 93 passed away peacefully of natural causes March 9, 2019, in Huntington Beach, CA where he had resided for the past 5 years. He was a longtime resident of Massillon and former owner of Ohio Car & Truck Leasing in Canton. He Proudly served in the U.S. Navy, Preceded in death by his father Lester S....
John C Kerner Jr.
Mar 8, 2019
John C Kerner Jr., age 89 of Canal Fulton, passed away March 8, 2019. He was born in Neodesha, Kansas on February 6, 1930; a son to the late John and Ada Kerner Sr. John served in the U.S. Army from 1949-1952. He was a loader at Nickle’s Bakery. John married Sharie Heidy on August 26, 1960. John was...
Richard "Dick" William Knerr
Mar 8, 2019
Richard “Dick” William Knerr, age 89 of Magnolia, passed away on March 08, 2019. He was born in Canton on July 27, 1929 to the late William and Lydia (Kisner) Knerr. He was a 1948 graduate of Canton South High School. He married Donna Lee Daley on September 11, 1954 and they shared 49 years together until her passing...
Tricia Lynn Parker
Mar 7, 2019
Tricia Lynn Parker, 49, of Massillon, went home to the Lord on Thursday, March 7, 2019. Tricia was born on January 7, 1970 in Canton, Ohio the daughter of William and Linda (Corbett) Parker. Tricia was a 1989 graduate of Perry High School. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. She is survived by her daughter, Jasmine...
