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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...