Josh Smith
Jul 10, 2017
Joshua Francis Smith, aka “Fatman”, passed away suddenly late Sunday night after a battle with severe asthma. He is survived by his best friend and father Chris, his loving mother Johanna and his favorite brother and sister Kit and Dorroh and, of course Fatdog. Josh was young, bold, crude, witty, talented and a great friend to all. He will...
Donald Eugene Collins
Jul 9, 2017
Donald E. Collins, 81, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, July 9, 2017. He was born in Dover on April 3, 1936 to the late Ralph and Ethel Mae (Gross) Collins. Don was a graduate of Alliance High School and served in The United States Navy. He was a member of Massillon Baptist Temple and The American Legion,...
Lucille George
Jul 9, 2017
Lucille George, 81, of Massillon, passed away on July 9, 2017 at Meadow Wind Health Care Center. She was born in Morgantown, West Virginia on December 16, 1935 to William McKinley Underwood and Mildred Dietrich. Lucille married Kenneth George on June 27, 1953. They shared 34 loving years together before his passing in 1987. Lucille worked as a nurse’s...
Patricia Ann Girt
Jul 8, 2017
Patricia Ann Girt, 91 of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018. Pat was born on February 23, 1927 in Massillon the daughter of the late Orison and Hazel (Davidson) Hammer. She was lifelong resident of Massillon and previously lived in Dalton. Pat worked at the Massillon City Library. She was a member of St. Barbara Church, and...
Leona Evelyn Nikolis
Jul 8, 2017
Leona Evelyn Nikolis, 90 passed away Saturday evening July 8, 2017 at Meadow Wind Health Care Center in Massillon due to declining health. Leona was born on December 22, 1926 in Navarre, Ohio to the late Ruth and Sherman Hawk. She graduated from Massillon Washington High School and worked for a time at the Massillon State Hospital before meeting...
Sandra Lee Kukoleck
Jul 8, 2017
Sandra Lee Kukoleck, age 65 of North Canton, passed away on July 08, 2017. She was born in Cleveland on December 13, 1951 to the late Peter and Frances Kukoleck. Sandra Grew up in Cleveland and had lived in the Canton area for last 25. She worked at Palombo’s Italian Restaurant for 20 years, where she was known as...
Jeffery Lynn O'Neill
Jul 7, 2017
Jeffery L. O’Neill, 67, passed away on July 7, 2017, following a brief illness. He was born in Reno, NV on September 13, 1949 to the late Merle and Louise O’Neill. Jeff loved his dogs and was known for his strong opinions. He is survived by his wife, Kay (Eckard) O’Neill; son, Zachary O’Neill; brother, Greg (Nona) O’Neill; and...
Terri Lynn Mcintyre
Jul 7, 2017
Terri Lynn McIntyre, 59, of Massillon, passed away on July 7, 2017 at Meadow Wind Health Care Center. She was born on December 19, 1957 in Massillon, Ohio to Jake and Dawn (Swisher) Hale. Terri married Michael McIntyre on November 11, 1978. They shared 39 loving years together. She was a 1975 graduate of Washington High School and previously...
Elvin Lester Sutherland, Jr.
Jul 7, 2017
Elvin L. Sutherland Jr., or Smokey as he was known to friends and family, of Canton, passed away on July 6, 2017 at Aultman Hospital. Smokey was born on August 22, 1932 in Summerfield, Ohio, the first son of Elvin and Ethel (Orr) Sutherland. He grew up surrounded by loving family, and often reminisced about his adventures in Noble...
Alicia M. Peters
Jul 6, 2017
Alicia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, going for long rides in the country, traveling to see her children and reading health magazines. Alicia received her Associate's Degree from Monterey Peninsula College in 1980. She will be deeply missed by her husband Jerry; Children, Lisa Maldonado, Brian Maldonado, Cynthia Campagna, Jerry and his...
James D. Oney
Jul 6, 2017
James D. Oney, 80 of Beach City, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017. James was born on October 18, 1936 in Blue Belle, Ohio the son of Ellis and Ruth (Daw) Oney. He was a 1955 graduate of McKinley High School and a United States Marine Corp. veteran. James was a licensed optician. He owned and operated B&F Optical,...
Frederick Freddie Evans
Jul 4, 2017
Frederick D. Evans, 62 of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. Frederick was born on January 20, 1955 in Canton, the son of the late Richard and Elnora (Hill) Evans. Freddie worked for O.D.O.T. for several years and also as a general maintenance contractor. He enjoyed fishing, singing, grilling, basketball, and playing cards. He loved spending time...
Douglas Ray Hilty
Jul 3, 2017
Douglas R. Hilty, 62, of Canton, formerly of Findlay, passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2017. He was born on September 17, 1954 in Findlay, Ohio to Wiley and Irene (Feller) Hilty. Doug was currently employed with Home Depot. He enjoyed going to the movies, attending fairs and bicycling. His greatest pride and joy was being a father and...
Sally Sue Parsons
Jul 2, 2017
Sally Sue Parsons, 74, of Massillon, passed away on July 2, 2017 at Aultman Hospital, following an extended illness. She was born in Massillon on July 31, 1942 to the late Wilbert and Grace (Wilson) Swisher. Sally’s huge heart was a help to many people. Her love for others led them to consider her their grandma. She is survived...
Joanne "Joan" M Blackwood
Jun 30, 2017
Joanne “Joan” M. (Schuckert) Blackwood age 64, of Dalton, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017 in her home. She was born November 06, 1952 to the late Mary Stayer. She was a graduate of Jackson High School. Joan was employed by Life Line Screening. Joan’s pride and joy were her grandchildren. She enjoyed reading and gardening. Joan was...
Jessi N. White
Jun 30, 2017
Jessi White, age 24 of Akron, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017 unexpectedly. She was born on January 10, 1993 in Akron, Ohio and was the daughter of Melissa White and Ronald Phillips. Jessi was a 2011 graduate of Jackson High School. At the time of her death she was employed at Arby’s in Macedonia. She is survived...
Maryann Owens
Jun 28, 2017
MaryAnn Owens, 81 of Perry Township, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. She was born on September 28, 1935 in Denver, CO and was the daughter of William C. and Anna M. (Powers) Morris. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Malcolm Owens, her brother George Morris and her sister Grace Jarvis. MaryAnn...
Carolyn D. Willis
Jun 28, 2017
Carolyn D. Willis, age 74 of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama on September 30, 1942 to the late James & Myrtle (Cash) Isbell. Carolyn is survived by her children, Vickie (Scott) Goldstein, Cheryl Norman, Penny Forsch, Nikki (Richard) Bright and Glen (Dominque) Willis, her grandchildren; Chris Jr., Samantha (Jerry), Lindsay...
Pamala S. Kaiser
Jun 27, 2017
Pamala S. Kaiser, 65 of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. Pam was born on October 25, 1951 in Canton, the daughter of Alvin C. McDaniels and Hazel M. Skartved. She grew up in Clarksburg, WV and then came to Massillon in the 1970’s. Pam was a 1970 graduate of Washington Irving High School. She was employed...
Richard J Dannemiller
Jun 26, 2017
Richard J. Dannemiller, age 74 of Massillon, passed away on June 26, 2017. He was born on May 24, 1943 to the late Walter and Marion (Barron) Dannemiller. He was a 1961graduate of Central Catholic High School. Richard served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Era. He worked as a laborer for Republic Steel. He was...
