Janice M. Vaughn
Oct 5, 2021
Janice Marie Vaughn, 66, passed away October 5, 2021, after a brief illness. Janice is survived by her husband of 48 years, David Vaughn, her daughter, Elizabeth (Rodney), son David, sisters Shirley Johnson, Rebecca Zimmerly, and Sherry (Milan) Burkholder, grandchildren, Kevin, Hannah (Dustin) and Logan, great grandchildren, Dominic and Daniel, a niece Rachelle, great nephew Lucas, along with numerous...
James Ray Dunn
Oct 5, 2021
James Ray Dunn, 61, of Navarre passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. He was born on November 14, 1959, in Massillon. He is survived by his girlfriend, Tracy Gaddis; children, Zachary (Rachel) Dunn, Andrew (Kayla) Dunn, Robbie Gaddis, and Ryan Gaddis; mother, Charlene Dunn; grandchildren, Colton, Maranda, Connor, Kevin, Waylon, Ella, and Nora; and other relatives and friends....
Ron J. Mospens
Oct 4, 2021
Ron J. Mospens, 69, of Massillon, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021. Ron was born on June 1, 1952, in Canton, the son of the late Richard and Mary (Dinius) Mospens. He was a 1970 graduate of Washington High School. Ron was a big Massillon Tigers, Cleveland Browns, and Cleveland Indians fan. He was a Civil War enthusiast...
Marilyn L. Swad
Oct 4, 2021
Marilyn L. Swad, 71, of Massillon, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021. Marilyn was born on April 25, 1950, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Lois (Ober) Flanagan. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1968 graduate of Tuslaw High School where she was the Home Coming Queen. Marilyn had been a...
Jerry V. Leonard, Jr.
Oct 4, 2021
Jerry V. Leonard, Jr., 60, of Massillon, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021. Jerry was born on January 25, 1961, in Massillon, the son of Jerry and Carol (Conley) Leonard, Sr. He was a 1979 graduate of Washington High School. Jerry was a huge Massillon Tigers and Cleveland Browns football fan. He was preceded in death by his...
John K. Holton
Oct 4, 2021
John K. Holton, 86, passed away on October 4, 2021, following a brief illness. He was born in Gilmer County, West Virginia on April 13, 1935 to Hal Homer Holton and Betty Ella (Ramsey) Holton - Stevens. John was a retiree of Republic and LTV Steel. He was a 3rd degree member of Clinton Lodge 47, and a 32nd...
Helen E. Franchini
Oct 4, 2021
Helen E. Franchini, 86, of Massillon, passed away peacefully at her home on October 3, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 19, 1935 in Holyoke, MA to the late Andrew and Mary (Kertis) Homrok. Helen was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 48 years, Frank Franchini, her loving son Danny Franchini...
Carol L. Nodo
Oct 3, 2021
Carol L. Nodo, 85, passed away on October 3, 2021, following an extended illness. She was born in Canton on October 22, 1935 to Lloyd and Carolyn (Kinney) Krumlauf. Carol was a 1953 graduate of Central Catholic High School. She worked for The Jackson Local Schools and retired in 1995. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church...
Robert Allen Blaylock
Oct 1, 2021
Robert “Bob” A. Blaylock, age 81 of Massillon went home to be with the Lord on October 01, 2021. He was born on January 26, 1940 to the late Arthur and Addie Love (Cooper) Blaylock in Lepanto, Arkansas. He married Cona McCool on September 25, 1959 and they shared over 60 years together until Cona’s passing in 2020. Bob...
Kim Anthony Orians
Oct 1, 2021
Kim A. Orians 3/23/1955 - 10/1/2021 Kim Anthony Orians passed away Friday, October 1st, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born in Carey, OH to the late Lyle and Joyce (Myers) Orians. Kim graduated from Carey High School in 1973, Heidelberg College in 1977, and received his MBA from the University of Akron in 1991. He...
Helen L Delong
Oct 1, 2021
Helen L. DeLong age 74 of Massillon, passed away October 1, 2021. Helen was born September 2, 1947 to the late Wilbur & Magdaline (Brumme) DeLong. Helen was a graduate of Washington High School and worked in the Mental Health Field. She is a member of St. Barbara’s Catholic Church. Helen is survived by nieces: Kimberly McCormick, Kellie Beall...
David B. May
Sep 30, 2021
David B. May, 62, passed away unexpectedly on September 30, 2021. He was born in Cleveland on September 9, 1959. He retired from the Multi County Juvenile Attention Center and also owned and operated Homestead Heritage Reality LTD. David was known for his outgoing personality, a friend to everyone, and never met a stranger. He was a member of...
Reverend Edward J. Mooney
Sep 30, 2021
Reverend Edward J. Mooney, age 73, finished his earthly mission and went home to be with the Lord on September 30, 2021. He was born to Raymond and Ruby Mooney on June 09, 1948 in Delaware. Rev. Mooney held a Masters in Divinity from Lancaster Bible College and served several congregations in his career and retired from Simcha Derech...
Rick Lee Fell
Sep 30, 2021
Rick Lee Fell, 70, passed away on September 30, 2021, following an extended illness. He was born in Canton on January 30, 1951 to Frank and Doris (Rodgers) Fell. A 1968 Timken High School Graduate, Rick was known for his Elvis Tribute Show. He had an enormous presence on the stage and created many memories for people over the...
Belva C. Hall
Sep 29, 2021
Belva C. Hall, 80, entered Heavens Gates on September 29, 2021. She was born in Dante, Virginia on May 26, 1941 to Tivis and Julia (Dishman) Phillips. A loving mother and homemaker, Belva was a ten year cancer survivor. She loved her dogs Shelbee, Sidney and Macey. She had an unwavering faith in God. Her advice after all her...
Pearl M. Speck
Sep 28, 2021
Pearl M. Speck, 97, passed away on September 28, 2021 following an extended illness. She was born in Brewster on May 12, 1924 to Charles E. and Marietta (Albright) Speicher. Pearl lived most of her life in Massillon. She was dedicated to her family. She retired from Superior Meats in 1985. A very active person, Pearl loved to boat,...
Kenneth Walter Bolender
Sep 27, 2021
Kenneth Walter Bolender, 86, passed away at home following a brief illness on September 27, 2021. He was born in Massillon on August 17, 1935 to Chester and Laureen (Hoffstetter) Bolender. He served in the United States Army and retired from Timken Company after fifty years. Ken will be remembered for his kind and gentle spirit, and spending time...
Joseph F. Judge
Sep 27, 2021
Joseph F. Judge, 83, passed away unexpectedly on September 27, 2021. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 22, 1937 to Andrew and Anna (Cloherty) Judge. He was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York and moved to the Massillon area to be near family. He is survived...
Lori A. Liskey
Sep 27, 2021
Lori A. Liskey, 56, passed away unexpectedly on September 27, 2021 following a brief illness. She was born in Massillon on August 23, 1965. She worked for The Jackson School System as a bus driver and food service worker and also drove for T.L. World Wide. Lori was very active at Jackson Schools both as a union representative and...
Douglas J. Schmidt
Sep 25, 2021
Douglas Joseph Schmidt, 52, passed away on September 25, 2021, following a prolonged battle with cancer. He was born in Massillon on July 8, 1969, attended St. Mary’s Elementary and graduated from Perry High School Class of 1987. He was a graduate of Walsh University. Doug worked for Dressler Rd Target. Doug was a sports fanatic, cheering on all...
