John Wade
Jun 22, 2014
John Wade, 64, passed away at Mercy Medical Center on June, 22, 2014 following an extended illness. He was born in Canton on June 26, 1949 to the late Ralph and Catherine (Sieber) Wade, Jr.. John was a veteran of the United States Navy and had retired from Timken Company in 2002. He was a lifetime member of ABATE...
Robert S. Mclain
Jun 20, 2014
Well-known local business owner, Robert "Bob" Snyder McLain, died Friday, June 20, 2014, from cancer. He was 62. Bob left a legacy of entrepreneurship, athletic achievement, and generosity that extended to numerous local causes as well as family and friends. He had an expansive personality that engendered deep loyalty among a diverse group of friends and business associates. Bob...
F. Deloris Gang
Jun 20, 2014
F. Deloris Gang age 80 of Navarre passed away Friday at Mercy Hospital. Deloris was born April 3, 1934 in Leary, GA to the late John & Avis (Griffith) Tennille. On July 10, 1953 she married Clem Gang Jr. and moved to Ohio. She was busy raising her family and assisting her husband in the operation of Gang Excavating...
Cheryl A. Ferris
Jun 20, 2014
Cheryl A. Ferris, 66, of Perry Twp., passed away unexpectedly at home on June 20, 2014. Cheri was born in Canton on May 15, 1948 to William "Bill" and Peggy (Chance) Ferris. She graduated from Perry High School in 1966. After graduating, Cheri was employed briefly by the Post Office as the first female mail carrier in Canton and...
Michael J. Woods
Jun 19, 2014
Michael J. Woods, age 59 of Phoenix, AZ passed away June 19, 2014. He was born August 30, 1954 in Massillon to Kenneth & Katie (Heckathorn) Woods. He was employed at Powill Mfg Co. His father Ken died in 2004. He is survived by his mother Katie Woods, a sister Denise (James) Eder and a brother Raymond Woods. Four...
Deborah Breitenstine
Jun 19, 2014
After a brief illness, Deborah Pizzino Breitenstine, age 63, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Massillon, Ohio on December 22, 1950 to the late John and Hazel Pizzino. Debbie was a 1968 graduate of Jackson High School and was employed as office manager at Belden Village Towing for over...
Harold D. Robinson, Jr.
Jun 19, 2014
Harold D. Robinson, Jr., age 86, of N. Lawrence, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 19, 2014 at his residence. Harold was born on December 1, 1927 in Parkersburg, WV the son of Harold and Edith (Dotson) Robinson. Harold lived here most of his life. He worked at as a roll grinder Tyson Roller Bearing Co. until retiring in 1984...
Edna I. Spencer
Jun 18, 2014
Edna I. Spencer, age 85 of Massillon passed away Wednesday June 18, 2014 at the Rose Lane Health Care Center. Edna was born September 6, 1928 in Booneville, MS to the late Dee & Florence (Rowland) Miller. She and her late husband, Homer, moved to Massillon in 1950. Edna retired from the Massillon State Hospital after 28 years of...
Denise N. Waldrop
Jun 18, 2014
Denise M. Waldrop, age 57 of Massillon passed away June 18, 2014. Denise was born in Massillon to the Ronald Edgar Allen and Delores (Robinson) Allen. She was raised in Massillon and was a 1975 graduate of Washington High School. Denise was employed for seventeen years at Ecko Products. Then she married Johnnie L. Waldrops Jr. and lived to...
Thomas R. Lorenz
Jun 16, 2014
Thomas R. Lorenz, age 46 of Jackson Township, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, June 16, 2014. He was born on January 4, 1968 in Canton, Ohio and was the son of John and Betty (Lenegar) Lorenz who survive him. Tom was a 1986 graduate of Jackson High School. He was employed as the sales manager at...
James T. "Terry" Spicer
Jun 15, 2014
James Terrance "Terry" Spicer, 77, passed away at home on Sunday, June 15, 2014, following an extended illness. He was born in Massillon on August 30, 1936 to the late Charles and Dorothy (McGuire) Spicer. Terry was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1955. He was in sales working with Hal's Sports, Buckeye Trophy, Rand Hardware &...
Deborah A. Stephen
Jun 15, 2014
Deborah A. Stephen, 59 of Perry Township, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014. Debbie was born on June 10, 1955 in Canton, the daughter of the late Richard and Mary (Culverhouse) Stuffelbean. She was a lifelong resident of Perry Township and a 1973 graduate of Perry High School. Upon graduating from Stark State Technical College with an Associates Degree...
Sally E. Fiedler
Jun 14, 2014
Sally E. Fiedler, 82, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2014, at home following a brief illness. She was born in Cohoes, NY on December 2, 1931 to the late Edgar V. and Sarah A. (Bradshaw) Film. Sally was a member of the Canton Quilt Guild and retired from the United Steel Workers Union. She is survived by Laura...
Robert R. Schreckengost
Jun 14, 2014
Robert R. Schreckengost, age 72, of Massillon passed away June 14, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born August 7, 1941 in Navarre to the late Everett and Clara (Gantz) Schreckengost. Bob retired from Republic Steel in Canton in 1994. He was a willing friend and helped family and friends whenever possible. In...
Roy Frederick, Jr.
Jun 14, 2014
Roy Frederick, Jr., 89 passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Altercare of Navarre. He was born on May 5, 1925 in Massillon and was the son of the late Roy M. and Esther (Reidle) Frederick. Roy was a dedicated family man, who enjoyed bowling, fishing and Massillon Football. He also a skilled woodworker and made fine furniture...
Donald E. Kirker
Jun 13, 2014
Donald E. Kirker, 83 of Perry Twp. passed away on Friday, June 13, 2014 at Affinity Medical Center, Massillon. He was born in Coshocton on October 4, 1930 to the late Gilbert and Oneita (Jacobs) Kirker. Donald was a very social person known for his sense of humor and storytelling. He was dedicated to his friends and family, and...
Audrey Lee Ann Vellucci
Jun 13, 2014
Audrey Lee Ann Vellucci, 85 of Perry Township, passed away Friday, June 13, 2014 at her residence. She lived here most of her life. Audrey was born on October 4, 1928 in Clairton, PA the daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Papson) Pido. She was an avid book reader, loved babies, crossword puzzles, crocheting and the game show...
Patricia Ann Depew
Jun 13, 2014
Patricia Ann Ferrell Depew, age 55, of Venice, Florida and formerly of Massillon, Ohio, died Friday morning, June 13, 2014 at her home in Venice. Her death followed a courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 3, 1958 in Massillon, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Sidney and Evelyn (Steele) Ferrell. She was retired from the...
Melvin L. Miller
Jun 11, 2014
Melvin L. Miller, age 54 of Massillon, passed away at his residence on June 11, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was born in Canton on December 30, 1959 and was the son of the late Seaser and Emma (Miller) Kirkland. Melvin was a graduate of Washington High School and worked in construction. Melvin enjoyed life and his family....
Juliet Ernestine Paul
Jun 9, 2014
Juliet Ernestine (Berens) Paul, 95, went home to be with her Lord on Monday June 9, 2014 in Shady Lawn Nursing Home. She was born in Massillon on April 1, 1919 to Christian and Anna Berens. She was a graduate of Washington High School and played in the Joe Paul Band where she met her husband, Arvine Paul. They...
