Joseph J. Tisler
Nov 23, 2017
Joseph “Jerry” Tisler, age 77 of Lawrence Twp., passed away on November 23, 2017. He was born on May 03, 1940 to the late Joseph and Helen Tisler. Jerry was a 1958 graduate of Lorain High School and attended Graceland College, where he played football. He served his country in the U.S. Army serving in Africa in the 1960’s....
Robert Bert Melhorn
Nov 20, 2017
Robert Bert Melhorn, 61 of Navarre, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017 at his residence. Robert was born on May 26, 1956 in Massillon, Ohio the son of Robert and Roberta Melhorn. He was a Fairless High School graduate. Bert lived for his grand babies. He loved four wheeling, hunting and NASCAR. He was a skilled mechanic. Along with...
Barry A. Cox
Nov 20, 2017
Barry A. Cox, age 74 of Massillon, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017 at his home. He was born on December 15, 1942 in Dennison, Ohio to the late John and Helen (Figley) Cox. Barry was a 1960 graduate of Washington High School and a 38 year employee of the Timken Company. In his spare time, he enjoyed...
Kenneth Killian
Nov 20, 2017
Pastor Kenneth “Ken” L. Killian Sr., age 82 of Dalton went home to be with the Lord on November 20, 2017. He was born May 06, 1935 to the late Emanuel and Retha Killian in Wilmont Indiana. He married Ina Blocher on May of 2007 and she survives. Ken served as a Pastor at Burg Hill Baptist Church for...
Gloria J. Wright
Nov 19, 2017
Gloria J. Wright, 73 of Massillon, passed away at home, surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 19, 2017. She was born in Massillon on March 6, 1944 and was the daughter of the late Harvey, Sr. and Eunice (Pope) Barnett. She was a lifelong area resident. Gloria attended Washington High School and later worked various jobs including being...
Rex S. Ferguson
Nov 19, 2017
Rex Ferguson passed away November 19, 2017. Family and friends will remember Rex as a gentle, fun-loving person with a sharp wit and a generous nature. His favorite activities were spending time with his sons including fishing, playing football, soccer, baseball, and other sports with them, helping them build things, gardening, and other outdoor activities. His mother, Marcia, preceded...
Mary M. Chaddock
Nov 18, 2017
Mary “Sid” M. Chaddock, age 95 of Massillon, passed away on November 18, 2017. She was born on August 18, 1922 to the late William and Margaret (Charlton) Maier. She was a 1940 graduate of Washington High School. She married Ned Chaddock on March 06, 1942 and they shared 56 years until his passing. Sid worked for the Clerk...
Gary Lee Parrigan Jr.
Nov 18, 2017
Gary Lee Parrigan Jr. age 23, of North Canton passed away on November 18, 2017. He was born in Cleveland, OH on February 16, 1994. Gary worked as a machine operator, but most importantly he gave of himself in helping others with addiction and leading them in the path of recovery. He is the type of guy who never...
Amanda M. Wingerter
Nov 15, 2017
Amanda M. Wingerter, 35 of Navarre, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. She was born in Massillon on June 29, 1982. Amanda was a graduate of Tuslaw and R.G. Drage schools. She is survived by her husband, William C. “Bill” Wingerter, whom she married on January 21, 2006, her mother Sandie (Rick) Harper, her father Kevin Smith, her...
Timothy G. Evans
Nov 15, 2017
Timothy G. Evans, (1956-2017) age 61, entered Heaven singing again on November 15th after a 20 year battle with ALS. He was born in Massillon on June 6, 1956 to Gordon and Naomi Evans. He graduated from Tuslaw High School and Stark Tech. He worked as a project manager/estimator for various construction companies and finished his career at Knoch...
Ruth I. Boldi
Nov 13, 2017
Ruth Irene Boldi, 80, passed away on November 13, 2017, following an extended illness. She was born in Canton to the late Glenn and Josephine (Harris) Brown. Known for her big heart, giving and friendly personality, Ruth never met a stranger. She loved to cook for her family and friends, playing bingo, crocheting and crafts. Ruth was dedicated to...
Dorothy M. Peters
Nov 12, 2017
Dorothy M. Peters, 84, of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Shady Lawn Nursing Home. She was born on August 13, 1933 in Massillon to the late Raymond and Alice (Gibbs) Mattox. Dorothy married Richard Peters on October 9, 1951. They shared 52 loving years together before his passing in 2004. Dorothy formerly worked for Ecko...
Gregory James Savchenko
Nov 12, 2017
Gregory James Savchenko, 75, passed away on November 12, 2017 in Canton. He was born in Massillon on October 28, 1942 to the late George and Elizabeth (Sauser) Savchenko. Greg was a graduate of Jackson High School, served in the Ohio National Guard and retired from Republic Steel. He loved woodworking, spending time outdoors with family and friends. He...
Thomas R. Mcfarren
Nov 12, 2017
Thomas R. McFarren, 72 of Massillon, passed away on November 12, 2017. Tom was born on May 28, 1945 in Massillon, the son of the late Warren and Mabel (Groff) McFarren. Tom retired from the Smith & Nephew Company. He enjoyed gardening, working on engines and traveling. He was a member of the Sons and Daughters of Herman, F.O.E....
Onita Maxine Schafrath
Nov 10, 2017
Onita Maxine Schafrath, 97 of Perry Township, passed away Friday, November 10, 2017. Onita was born on August 18, 1920 in Navarre, the daughter of the late Ira and Elma (Burkhalter) Holl. She was a lifelong resident of the area. Onita was a graduate of Navarre High School and Massillon Business School. She was a homemaker. Onita enjoyed traveling,...
Shirley Ann Harper
Nov 9, 2017
Shirley A. Harper, 80, of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Aultman Compassionate Care. The middle child of 3, Shirley was born on April 19, 1937 to the late Paul and Frances (Grosswiller) Harper. A life dedicated to education, Shirley received a BS in Education from Kent State University along with a Masters in Elementary Administration....
Richard A. Beitel
Nov 9, 2017
Richard A. Beitel, 61 of Massillon, passed away at his home on Thursday, November 9, 2017 with his family at his side. Following his graduation from Washington High School in 1974, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served his country for 21 years, retiring in 1995. He worked at Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility as a procurement...
Patricia Jean Anderson
Nov 6, 2017
Patricia “Pat” J. Anderson, age 78, of Massillon went home to be with the Lord on November 06, 2017. She was born on February 08, 1939 to the late William and Betty Pyles. She was a 1957 graduate of Lincoln High School. She married James Anderson on July 23, 1966 and they shared 51 years together. Pat was Vice...
Joanne Mildred White
Nov 6, 2017
Joanne Mildred (Johnson) White of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on Monday, November 6th, 2017 at Affinity Medical Center in Massillon, Ohio. She was born in Massillon on November 9th, 1940 to the late Johnnie Johnson and Lillian (Joiner) Johnson. She graduated from Massillon Washington High School in 1958. Over the years she worked at Perry Rubber, Harry London, and...
Oscar T. Daugherty
Nov 4, 2017
Oscar T. “Blue” Daugherty, age 97 died on Saturday, November 4, 2017 after a brief illness. He was born on September 18, 1920 in Fairview, TN to Henry O. and Dillie B (Stinson) Daugherty. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his step mother Lena (Lampley) Daugherty. 7 brothers, 4 half-brothers, 2 sisters and 2 half...
