Thelma A. Cowan
May 19, 2016
Thelma A. Cowan, 94 of Massillon, passed away on Thursday. May 19. 2016. She was born in Parkersburg, WV on June 28, 1921 and was the daughter of the late Harry and Nellie (Phillips) Whitlatch. Thelma was a member of the Massillon Baptist Temple, the Order of the Eastern Star in Williamstown, WV and a lifetime member of the...
Norma Jean (Unkefer) Pavelzik
May 17, 2016
Our Beloved Mother Norma Jean (Unkefer) Pavelzik, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on May 17, 2016. She was born in Canton August 09, 1934 to the late George and Annie Frances Cecelia (Lucas) Unkefer. Norma was a loving mother, who raised five children; they were the love of her life. She worked at Nancy's Ceramics...
Irene Elaine Heinrich
May 14, 2016
Irene E. (Leach) Heinrich, age 65 of North Canton passed away Saturday May 14, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center. Rene was born June 13, 1950 in Canton to Robert & Elaine (Paul) Leach. She was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. A long time employee of AT & T, she retired in 2008. She had the pleasure of...
Duane Eric Nichols
May 13, 2016
Duane Eric Nichols, age 64 of Massillon passed away May 13, 2016. He was born June 18, 1951 in Massillon to the late Willie & Ruth Nichols. Duane was a graduate of Washington High School. Duane had worked for Norfolk & Western Railroad and Gregory Galvanizing, where he was a union president. In past years he had been a...
Robert L. App
May 13, 2016
Robert L. App, 91, passed away on May 13, 2016. He was born in Massillon on October 23, 1924. Bob was a graduate of Washington High School, 1942 and attended Canton Business College. He served in the United States Army. Bob owned and operated R.L. App Company and was proud to have worked on the area homes, schools and...
Robert N. Smith
May 13, 2016
Robert N. Smith, age 60 of Jackson Township, passed away unexpectedly in Orlando, Florida on Friday, May 13, 2016. He was born on December 20, 1955 in Marietta, Ohio and was the son of the late Norris D. and Amelia E. (Ogle) Smith. Bob was a member of Jackson High School, Class of 1973 and had been employed by...
Robert E Sample
May 11, 2016
Robert Edward Sample, age 65, of Massillon died May 11, 2016 at his residence. He was born September 5, 1950 in Massillon to the late Robert & Janet (Moore) Sample. He is survived by his brother Rodney Sample.
Peter "Pete" Ciesielczyk
May 11, 2016
Peter "Pete" Ciesielczyk, 69 of Perry Township, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016. Pete was born on April 23, 1947 in Marietta, Ohio the son of Peter and Dorothy (Mallett) Ciesielczyk. He was a 1965 graduate of Perry High School. Pete attended Malone University where he received his Master's degree in Education. He taught at both Richville and Lohr...
William E. "Pete" Walker
May 11, 2016
William E. Walker (Pete) age 72 of Newcomerstown, Ohio passed away May 11th of 2016. He was born to the late William (Billy) Walker & Aleatha Collins-Walker. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Pete was an avid Bass fisherman, jazz enthusiast, animal lover, NASCAR fan and loved working on anything that had an engine. He also enjoyed...
Fred A. Parsons
May 10, 2016
Fred A. Parsons, 77 of Westerville, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. He was born in Zona, WV on August 4, 1938 and was the son of the late Dennis and Macie (Starcher) Parsons. Fred was in the U.S. Army Reserves and retired from Air Power of Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Linda (Coe) Parsons,...
Adriona Hurless
May 8, 2016
Adriona Hurless, 25, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly. She was born in Orlando, FL on April 22, 1991. Adriona was honest, caring and giving, but not afraid to give her opinion if needed. She is survived by her daughter, Erin Rodgers, her brothers and sisters, Austin, Maria, Sean, Gabe and Hannah, her birth mother, Michelle (Peterson) Leblanc. She was...
Edward James Bosley
May 8, 2016
Edward J. Bosley age 76 Massillon passed away May 8, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Bosley was born Tuesday September 5, 1950 to the late Harley and Olive (Pike) Bosley. Ed was a retired machine operator. He is survived by a daughter Nancy Bosley, a son James Bosely and a brother John Bosley.
Dora Belle Pierce
May 7, 2016
Dora B. Pierce, on May 07, 2016 the angels rejoiced, heaven opened its doors to bring one of their most beloved angels home. Dora Pierce born on April 05, 1924, grew up on a small farm with a loving Christian family. She is the last of them to join the group in Heaven. The family reunion includes her parents;...
Steven Richard Brediger
May 5, 2016
Steven Richard Brediger, age 53 of Canton died May 5, 2016 at Aultman Hospital. He was born December 19, 1962 in Massillon to the late Richard R. & Lana K (Dout) Brediger. He is survived by his sister Donna Boggs of Massillon.
Neva Jo Aventino
May 4, 2016
Neva J. Aventino, 81 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. She was born on July 19, 1934 in Pike County, Kentucky and was the daughter of the late Ransie and Roxie (Thacker) Chaney. She retired from the former Ameritech Company where she was a call supervisor. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church and...
Gladys J. Summers
May 3, 2016
Gladys J. Summers, 99, passed away at home surrounded by her family, on May 3, 2016, following a brief illness. She was born in Pennsboro, WV on June 14, 1916 to the late Addison W. and Nancy E. (Cornell) Tunning. Gladys was full of life and energy. She loved to help others and was always willing to share her...
James P. Mullane
May 2, 2016
James P. Mullane, 58 of Akron, formerly of Canal Fulton, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2016. He was born on October 17, 1957 in Painesville, Ohio and was the son of the late Joseph and Jean (Selch) Mullane. Jim had an associate degree in nursing and had worked in the medical field. He is survived by his daughter...
Lucille E. Crescenze
May 2, 2016
Lucille E. Crescenze, 87, passed away on May 2, 2016, following an extended illness. She was born in Massillon on October 13, 1928 to the late James and Cora (Brown) Sarachene. A graduate of Washington High School, Lucille was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She is survived by her children, Raymond J. (LuAnn) Crescenze and Mary (Duane)...
Daniel James Harwood
May 1, 2016
Daniel James Harwood, age 23, passed away on Sunday, May 01, 2016. He was born on June 04, 1992 to Stephanie Purnell. He attended Charles F. Brush High School in South Euclid and attended Kent State University. Daniel owned and operated J&D Contracting. He enjoyed writing poetry, singing to his Mom, and dancing. Daniel had a kind and compassionate...
Martha G. Miller
Apr 29, 2016
Martha G. Miller, 72 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016. Martha was born on April 9, 1944 in Baltimore, MD the daughter of the late William and Catherine (Angel) Porter. She enjoyed cross word puzzles and decorating for Christmas. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Miller and her children Robert...
