Katherine Bogovich
Jan 4, 2023
Katherine Bogovich, 92, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Katherine was born on November 6, 1930 to the late Joseph and Mildred (Woodrich) Perenkovich.
Katherine worked as a book keeper for Camelot Music Company, and enjoyed traveling, shopping, and music. She particularly enjoyed dancing and listening to Polka and Croatian Music.
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Dorothy Protos
Jan 3, 2023
Dorothy (Panis) Protos, age 92, formerly of Massillon, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023, in Alpharetta, Georgia, where she resided with her daughter, Maria Stanforth.
Born in Massillon to the late George and Theone (Syrios) Panis, she was a 1948 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. Following high school, she then went on to graduate...
Glenn Edwin Hawkins
Jan 3, 2023
Glenn Edwin Hawkins, born October 16, 1943, went to be with his heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 3rd at the age of 79.
Born to the late Jack & Frona Hawkins in Doniphan, MO, the family moved to Massillon, OH in 1952 where Jack became the first full-time minister for the Massillon Church of Christ. They later...
Arlo "Mr. Dude" Banks Stahlman
Jan 2, 2023
Arlo Banks Stahlman “Mr.Dude”, age 10 months, lost his battle with childhood leukemia at Akron Children's Hospital on January 2nd 2023. Arlo is the son of Taylor and Katelyn Stahlman of Louisville OH.
During his brief time on earth, he enjoyed being swaddled in his blanket with his binky, the sound of waves, watching hockey games and...
Janet F. Nichols
Jan 1, 2023
Janet F. Nichols, 86, of Massillon, passed away on January 1, 2023. She was born on May 22, 1936 to the late Joseph and Hazel (Scarborough) Foreman in Powellton, West Virginia. She was a 1954 graduate of Montgomery High School in Montgomery, West Virginia.
Janet retired from K-Mart after over 30 years of service. She enjoyed music,...
Clora "Joann" Street
Jan 1, 2023
Clora "JoAnn" Street, age 64 of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on January 01, 2023. She was born on February 27, 1958 to the late Laussie and Joy (Huffman) VanMeter in Monroe Falls, Ohio. She was 1976 graduate of North High School.
JoAnn was a businesswoman, who ran a flooring business with her late...
Samuel "Ron" Ronald Blogna
Dec 31, 2022
Samuel Ronald Blogna, 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 31, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 18, 1941, in Massillon, Ohio to the late Samuel J. and Helen (Porrini) Blogna.
Ron was a 1959 graduate of Central Catholic. He worked as a foreman for the former Ekco Housewares where he retired...
Jack Kirk Teppo, Sr.
Dec 31, 2022
Jack Kirk Teppo, Sr. 84, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2022.
He was born on January 1, 1938, in Conneaut, OH.
Jack graduated from Conneaut High School, Class of 1957 and worked for General Electric until his retirement.
Jack was a veteran of The United States Army. A collector of...
Joan Lee Girt
Dec 31, 2022
Joan Lee Girt, 89, passed away on December 31, 2022. She was born on May 8, 1933 to the late Roy Foster and Isabel Harter
Joan owned and operated Flowers by Jo, and loved to spend time with her family. In 1951, she married the love of her life Gerald Girt, prior to his passing in 2021,...
Elmer Bennett
Dec 31, 2022
Elmer Bennett, 85, of North Lawrence, passed away surrounded by his family on December 31, 2022.
He was born on March 2, 1937 to the late Samuel and Emma (Miller) Bennett in Bradshaw Twp., NC.
Elmer was a graduate of Unicoi County High School in Erwin TN. He retired from Republic Steel in 1999 after...
Carol Ann Kleinschmidt
Dec 30, 2022
Carol Ann Kleinschmidt, age 82, passed away peacefully on December 30th, 2022 in her home after an extended illness.
Carol was born to Lottie Shijka and John Baybeck on November 5,1940 in Saginaw Michigan. She was an Ohio resident for many years, but always considered Michigan her home.
Carol attended St. Mary’s Cathedral High School...
Leslie Miller
Dec 29, 2022
Leslie Miller, 72, passed away on December 29, 2022.
She is survived by her son Troy (Theresa) Miller; her sister Charlene Swonger; her nieces and nephews; and her special friend, Bob.
"Take my hand precious Lord and lead me home"
Bonnie J Kerr
Dec 28, 2022
Bonnie J. Kerr, 83, of Massillon, passed away on December 28, 2022, at Bel Air Care Nursing Home in Alliance. She was born in Levi, West Virginia on September 29, 1939, to the late Raymond and Bernice (Jones) Dawson.
She was a graduate of the former DuPont High School in DuPont City, West Virginia.
Bonnie...
Maurice D. Young
Dec 26, 2022
Maurice Young, 34, of Canton, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022. Maurice was born on October 23, 1988 in Canton, the son of Bruce West and Roberial Brown. He loved helping his mother and grandmother. Maurice enjoyed gambling, and his laugh was infectious. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded...
Kyle G. Loudiana
Dec 26, 2022
Kyle Graydon Loudiana, 65, of Navarre, passed away on December 26, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 25, 1957 to the late John and Lucille (Ammon) Loudiana in Massillon, OH. He attended Fairless High School.
Kyle worked as a Scheduler for Wayne Dalton Doors for 36 years. He enjoyed the great outdoors...
Douglas Gilbert Pedrotty
Dec 26, 2022
Douglas Gilbert Pedrotty died on Monday, December 26, 2022, in Hilton Head, SC, at the age of 80. His quiet, open, gentle presence will be missed by all who knew him. Doug was born in Massillon, OH, on March 19, 1942, to Gilbert Louis Pedrotty and Ruth Marie Pedrotty. He grew up with his three sisters in Massillon, where...
Robert Thomas "Tom" Straughn
Dec 24, 2022
Robert Thomas (Tom) Straughn, age 88 passed away after a brief illness on December 24, 2022, during his favorite holiday season – Christmas. Tom was born on April 7, 1934, in Massillon, Ohio to the late Rose Ann and Earl Straughn.
Tom was a 1952 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. During high school he played running...
Stefanie Nicole Orwick
Dec 24, 2022
Stefanie Nicole Orwick, 52, of Perry Township, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Stefanie was born on July 14, 1970 to Daniel and Susan (Cook) Mantsch. She was a 1988 graduate of Central Catholic High School. Following graduation from Central Catholic High School, she attended Stark State College where she obtained an Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy. Stefanie...
Michael William Browning
Dec 24, 2022
Michael William Browning, 61, of Dover, Ohio passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022. He was born in Canton, Ohio on August 22, 1961, to Joseph Browning and Carolyn Winkler-Justice (nee Athens).
Michael was a graduate of Tuscarawas Valley High School and worked for many years as a laborer in manufacturing. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed...
Joshua Alan Tausch
Dec 24, 2022
Joshua Alan Tausch, 37, passed away on December 24, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Canton, on February 11, 1985 to Tracy Tausch.
Josh was the best husband, a loving and caring father, son, brother, papa and friend. He enjoyed helping others, and would do anything for anyone. He enjoyed spending time...
