Mark Steven Dowd
Jan 3, 2022
Mark Steven Dowd departed this life on January 3, 2022 at his home in Massillon. He had been in ill health the last three months, and was ultimately diagnosed with small cell cancer shortly before his death. He was 56 years old. Mark was born on May 25, 1965 to Joyce and David Dowd, Jr. of Massillon, Ohio. He...
Stella J. Crescenze
Jan 3, 2022
Stella Crescenze, RN., 90, passed away on January 3, 2022. She was born in Weirton, WV on March 12, 1931 to the late George and Mary (Buljanovic) Fabianich, Sr. She was a graduate of Massillon Hospital School of Nursing and retired as the head of the OB Department at Massillon Community Hospital. Stella loved hosting holiday dinners for her...
Vincenza A. "Verna" Swad
Jan 3, 2022
Vincenza A. “Verna” Mazzarella Houck Swad, 100, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022. Verna was born on June 22, 1921, in Canton, the daughter of Leonardo and Pasquelina (Panella) Mazzarella. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert J. Swad. She is survived by her children, Hala Shearer, Russell (Lisa) Houck, Susan (Larry) Pitts,...
Richard G. Findlay
Jan 2, 2022
Richard G. Findlay, 83, passed away on January 2, 2022. He was born on August 8, 1938 in Canton. Richard attended Canton South High School and was a veteran of The United States Army. He was aa a retiree of Timken Company. Richard is survived by his former wife, Carol Findlay. He was preceded in death by his father,...
Carolyn Elizabeth Fisher
Jan 2, 2022
Carolyn Elizabeth Fisher, 77, passed away unexpectedly after contracting covid, on January 2, 2022 at Cleveland Clinic/Mercy Hospital. She was born on October 28, 1944 in Massillon to the late James L. and Ann M. (Grant) Fisher. Carolyn was a graduate of Washington High School and was the Co-owner of Carol K’s Restaurant. She also worked for Gerber Poultry...
Jeremy Austin Hill
Jan 2, 2022
Jeremy A. Hill, age 28 of Canton, passed away after a brief illness on January 02, 2022. He was born on June 04, 1993 in Massillon to Barbara and Dwight Hill III. He was 2011 graduate of Canton South High School. Jeremy worked as a Pharmacy Technician for Rite Aid/Elixir. He enjoyed gaming, bringing his car to his Dad...
Doris Mae Hazel
Jan 1, 2022
Doris Mae Hazel, 85, of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022. Doris was born on August 23, 1936, in Bloomington, Indiana, the daughter of Carl and Isabelle (Margazano) Lint. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1954 graduate of Washington High School. She was a hairdresser. Doris worked at Beauty Queen and retired from John...
Barbara Ann Hiffner
Jan 1, 2022
Barbara Ann Hiffner, 71, passed away unexpectedly January 1, 2022. She was born in Massillon on October 6, 1950 to the late Peter and Delia E. (Koblentz) Callis. She retired from CVS Pharmacy. She had also worked and was an ardent volunteer for The Domestic Violence Project. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Barbara is survived...
Jason Thomas Holbrook
Dec 31, 2021
Jason Thomas Holbrook, 48, of Massillon, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021. Jason was born on December 22, 1973, in Knob Noster, MO, the son of Larry and Betty (Knight) Holbrook. Jason loved music and had played guitar in many bands. He also enjoyed dirt bike riding, fishing, and camping on his family’s land. He was preceded in...
Francisco J. Lojo
Dec 31, 2021
Francisco J. Lojo, 84, passed away on December 31, 2021. He was born in Massillon on February 3, 1937 to the late Antonio and Dolores (Alvite) Lojo. He was a graduate of Washington High School and retired from Republic Steel. Francisco is survived by his daughter, Tiffany Lojo. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by...
Audrey J. Snowden
Dec 31, 2021
Audrey J. Snowden went home to be with the Lord, on Friday, December 31, 2021. She was born on February 04, 1923, in Massillon, Ohio to Carl and Ruth Sims. She graduated from Washington High School in Massillon in 1939. Audrey attended Massillon City Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1959. She then completed her education at Akron University...
Charles T. Sakotas
Dec 31, 2021
Charles T. Sakotas, 66, passed away on December 31, 2021. He was born in Sharon, PA on February 17, 1955 to the late Nelson and Jean (Pickup) Sakotas. He received his B.S in Accounting and Finance from Walsh University and his M.S. from Akron University. He retired from Timken Company as a Plant Controller. He was a life member...
James "Tony" "Bonz" Reed
Dec 31, 2021
James “Tony/Bonz” Reed, 75, passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2021. He was born in Massillon on August 17, 1946 to the late Harold and Margaret (Clementz) Reed. A graduate of Washington High School, James worked forty seven years as a Tool & Die Maker, retiring to spend much of his time on his boat, fishing, and island hopping...
David W. Milller
Dec 30, 2021
David W. Miller, 60, passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2021. He was born in Massillon on October 17, 1961 to the late William H. and Minnie E. (Whitney) Miller. He was a 1980 graduate of Washington High School and was employed by Crown Cork and Seal. David was dedicated to his work and his family. He is survived...
Raymond J. Valles
Dec 30, 2021
Raymond J. Valles, 84, passed away on December 30th, 2021. He was born on February 25th, 1937 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Joseph Valles and Carmen Lopez. After graduating from Washington High School in Massillon, he married the love of his life, Mary Lou Pushon in 1959 and started a family. He worked at Superior Brand Meats and...
Lavonne I. Colucy
Dec 29, 2021
LaVonne I . Colucy, age 95 of Massillon, passed away on December 29, 2021. She was born in Massillon on November 03, 1926 to the late Price and Elizabeth (LeClair) Keller. LaVonne was a 1944 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. She married Leonard Colucy on April 19, 1947 and they shared 54 years together until his passing in...
Bonnie "Bird" L. Burton
Dec 29, 2021
Bonnie “Bird” L. Burton, age 80 of North Canton, passed away on, Wednesday, December 29, 2021. He was born on April 20, 1941, to the late Oscar and Annie Mae (Moyer) Burton in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. He married Gardenia Strozier on May 14, 1994, and they shared 27 years together until his passing. Bonnie served his country in the U.S....
Mary L. Snyder
Dec 28, 2021
Mary L. Snyder, 64, died Tuesday, December 28, 2021. She was born February 5, 1957 in East Liverpool, Ohio to Orval Schoolcraft and Deborah Canton. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Richard Snyder; father Orval Schoolcraft and mother Deborah Canton; siblings Sharon Arenofsky, Mark (Gina) Schoolcraft, Curtis Canton, James (Cathy) Canton, John (Bobbie) Canton, Renee Canton...
Marilyn David Looby
Dec 28, 2021
Marilyn David Looby, 80, of North Canton, passed away on December 28, 2021, surrounded by her family in the home she loved, where she raised four children with her devoted husband of 59 years, Gerald T. Looby. In addition to her husband, her life is celebrated by her four children, Jerry (Allyson) Looby; David (Melissa) Looby; Joe (Trish) Looby;...
James K. Barker, Jr.
Dec 27, 2021
James K. Barker, Jr., 51, of Jackson Twp., passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021. He was born on May 25, 1970, in Canton, the son of James K. Barker, Sr. and Nancy Meckley. James was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Jackson High School. He worked as a Certified Auto Mechanic for Waikem Honda...
