Michael A Smith
Jul 22, 2021
Michael “Mike” A. Smith, age 70 of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on July 22, 2021. Mike was born on October 8, 1950 in Massillon to William and V. Jean (Webb) Smith. He retired as a Correction Officer from the Stark County Regional Corrections Center. Mike enjoyed spending time on his pontoon boat and fishing. He loved working in the...
Patsy J. King
Jul 21, 2021
Patsy J. King, 67, of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Patsy was born on October 14, 1953, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Willie L. and Esther B. (Calhoun) Cleveland. Patsy worked for the Voca Corporation, which is now ResCare for 30 years. She enjoyed crocheting and was a Massillon Tigers Football fan. Most of...
Nikki Gale Branson Dickerhoof
Jul 20, 2021
Nikki Gale Branson Dickerhoof, 76, passed away on July 20, 2021 at the Carroll Heath Care Center following an extended illness. She was born in Fort Madison, Iowa to Joseph E. and Xira L. (Clites) Branson on August 15, 1944. Nikki received her Bachelors of Science and Her Masters of Science in Speech Pathology from Kent State University. She...
Margaret Jane Goodnight
Jul 19, 2021
Margaret Jane Goodnight, 85, passed away following an extended illness. She was born in Massillon on November 12, 1935 to Rowland and Sara (Thomas) Harrold. Margaret was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth B. Goodnight, whom she married on March 24, 1956; their children, Michael (Lorrie) Goodnight, Mark J. (Julie Schnider) Goodnight...
Peter "Pete" E. Wagner
Jul 19, 2021
Peter “Pete” E. Wagner, age 84, of Massillon, passed away surrounded by his loving family on July 19, 2021. He was born on October 12, 1936 in Massillon, to the late Edwin and Mable (Bailey) Wagner. He married Susan Bristor on January 02, 1965 and they shared over 56 years together until his passing. Pete worked as a Laborer...
Shirley Ann Baker
Jul 19, 2021
Shirley A. Baker, age 66 of Massillon, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 18, 2021. She was born on June 03, 1955 to Verdella (Jones) and the late Jim Baker in Montgomery, Alabama. She was a 1974 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. Shirley worked as a Hall Monitor for Massillon City...
Willie R. Mccoy
Jul 19, 2021
Willie R. McCoy Jr, 66, passed away on July 19, 2021, following a brief illness. He was born in Meridian, Mississippi on September 11, 1954. Willie retired from Heinz and was a member of St. James AME, Zion Church. He is survived by his wife, Sandra (Hines) McCoy, whom he married on February 4, 1974; Their children, Iysha, Willie...
Lorenz X Johnson
Jul 18, 2021
Lorenz Johnson, age 24 of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on July 18, 2021. Lorenz was born on April 3, 1997, in Massillon, Ohio. He graduated from Perry High School. Lorenz enjoyed watching the New Orleans Saints, Kobe Bryant, and playing NBA 2K. He liked listening to music and loved spending time with his family. He...
Paula Ann Heighton
Jul 18, 2021
Paula Ann Heighton, 63, of Perry Township, passed away peacefully at her residence with her family by her side, on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Paula was born in Canton, on May 28, 1958, the daughter of Earl F. and Velma L. (Berry) Deitrick, Sr. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1977 graduate of McKinley High...
Nora L Baker
Jul 15, 2021
Nora L. Baker, 95, of Massillon, passed away peacefully at her home on July 15, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 15, 1925 in Navarre to the late Nicholas and Catherine (Hug) Langenfeld. Nora was a 1943 graduate of Navarre High School and was a proud member of the Navarre Rams Band. She had...
Mary Ann Kompara
Jul 15, 2021
Mary Ann Kompara walked into God’s arms on Thursday, July 15, 2021, with an army of family and friends awaiting her arrival. Mary was born on January 26, 1926, to the late George and Rose Smer, Sr. Together again Mary and her loving husband Ed had four children. She is survived by Timothy Kompara, Linda (Robin) Kompara and Kathy...
Louis C Hupp
Jul 14, 2021
Louis “Lou” C. Hupp, born on December 12, 1938, passed away peacefully at home on July 14, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Margaret Rowlands and Raymond Hupp. Leaving behind his wife of 47 years, Nancy Hupp, children, Margie (Frank) Centrone, Scott (Norma) Hupp, and Tracy Hupp, step-children, Renee (Randy) Spino, Michelle Strobelt, and Kent Gutshall,...
Lloyd Earl Breeden
Jul 14, 2021
Lloyd Earl Breeden, age 74 of Massillon, passed away on July 14, 2021. Lloyd was born on May 5, 1947 in Cambridge, Ohio to Raymond and Vera (Vance) Breeden. He proudly served in the US Marines during Vietnam. Lloyd retired as a pipe fitter from Republic Steel. He enjoyed camping, gambling and riding motorcycles. Lloyd also enjoyed going to...
Trevance R. Mccoy
Jul 13, 2021
Trevance R. McCoy, 26, passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2021. He was born in Canton on June 14, 1995. He was a graduate of Washington High School. Trevance was also student at Stark State and a contractor. He is survived by his mother, Sandra (Hines) McCoy; siblings, Iysha, Willie III,Victor, Karole and Ishay McCoy; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces;...
Tyronea M. (Hill) Redrick Knox
Jul 12, 2021
Tyronea M. (Hill) Redrick Knox was the second bundle of joy born on July 1, 1944 in Massillon, Ohio to the proud parents of William (RIP) Hill and Charlotte Hill who both preceded her in death, along with her brother William and Douglas Hill and a special, Mary Clark. Tyronea accepted Christ at an early age and became a...
James E. Bradfield
Jul 11, 2021
James “Jim” Edward Bradfield, 85, passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2021. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on December 16, 1935 to Viola Evelyn Carmichael and James William Bradfield. He was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls Senior High School, Class of 1953. He married to Marilyn (Bissell) on September 02, 1972 and they shared over 48 years...
Susan R. (Bogovich) Doran
Jul 10, 2021
Susan R. (Bogovich) Doran, 77, passed away following an extended illness on July 10, 2021. She was born in Massillon on June 10, 1944 to Michael and Sophia (Zapponi) Bogovich. She graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1962 and went to work at Eaton Manufacturing retiring in 1996. She volunteered at the St. Mary’s Catholic School Library. Susan...
Annie Marchuk
Jul 8, 2021
Annie Marchuk, 95, of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on June 18, 1926, and was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Karmazin) Marchuk. Annie worked at the former Youngstown U.S. Steel Corporation for 36 years and was a member of the U.S. Steel Retirees Luncheon Club and the...
Christopher Beau Picot
Jul 8, 2021
Christopher Beau Picot, age 36, passed away unexpectedly on July 8th at his home in Washington, D.C. He was an independent contractor and proud owner of District Soundproofing. Born in Massillon, Christopher was a 2004 graduate of Washington High School, and studied horticulture, construction management and civil engineering at OSU. During his time at OSU, he founded a non-profit...
Ryan Richard Smith
Jul 7, 2021
Ryan Richard Smith, age 33 of Alliance, passed away suddenly on July 7, 2021. Ryan was born on December 13, 1987 in Dover, Ohio to Eric and Lori (Kohl) Smith. He graduated from Oak Harbor High School and worked as a Roofer. Ryan was an amazing dad, and adored being his children’s t-ball and soft ball coach. He enjoyed...
