Judith O. (Wauffull) Haas
Oct 8, 2021
Judith O. (Wauffull) Haas Judy Haas, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, a proud lifetime resident of Jackson Township, passed away peacefully, yet unexpectedly on Friday, October 8, 2021, at the age of 82. Judy was born February 24, 1939, in Canton, Ohio, to the late George & Arlene Wauffull. Judy was married to her husband Joe B. Haas...
Patricia Ann Byerly
Oct 7, 2021
Pat Byerly, 81, of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021. Pat was born on March 6, 1940, in Spangler, PA, the daughter of the late Julius and Mary (McKillop) Milchak. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon. Pat was active in sports and loved animals throughout her life. In her early years she enjoyed showing her beloved...
Frank Wurzbacher
Oct 7, 2021
Frank Wurzbacher, 103, passed away on October 7th at Mercy Medical Center. Frank was born in Peninsula, Ohio to his late parents Henry and Katherine (Steele) Wurzbacher. Frank moved from Peninsula to Akron, before settling in Massillon during his teen years, where he spent the rest of his life. He worked for nearly 40 years at Tyson Roller Bearing...
Carole M. Holsinger
Oct 7, 2021
Carole M. Holsinger, 92, passed away on October 7, 2021 at the Danbury of Massillon. She was born on December 26, 1928 in Joliet, IL to the late Fred and Celia (Freis) Wilhelmi. She graduated from St. Francis High School as well as St. Francis College in Joliet, Illinois where she received her Bachelor of Science degree. Carole could...
Donna J. Williams
Oct 6, 2021
Donna Jean Williams RN, 87, passed away on October 6, 2021 following a brief illness. She was born in Crestline on December 12, 1933 to Leonard and Doris (Roberts) Hill. Donna Jean worked as a registered nurse for Massillon State Hospital and Massillon City Hospital for many years. She was a graduate of Capital University School of Nursing. She...
Theodore D. Makowski
Oct 6, 2021
Theodore D. Makowski II, 52, passed away on October 6, 2021, following an illness. He was born in Massillon on August 21, 1969, to Theodore D. and Linda (Murphy) Makowski. Ted worked for Timken Steel, formerly a Captain with Canton Twp. Fire Department, coached Football for Lehman Middle School and was the Bowling Team coach for McKinley High School....
Sarah Thompson
Oct 6, 2021
Sarah E. Thompson peacefully passed away on October 6, 2021, following a brief illness. She was born on August 8, 1943 in Montgomery, AL to Noah and Pastoria (Washington) Thomas. Sarah was a 1961 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and retired from the Canton City Public School System. She was a member of the Lesh Rd. North...
Thomas "Tom" Naetzel
Oct 6, 2021
Thomas (Tom) Naetzel passed away Oct. 6, 2021. Tom was born April 27, 1947 in Canton, OH. He was the son of the late Lillian and Howard Naetzel. He was a 1965 graduate of Lincoln High School of Canton. He retired from Timken Bearings after 39 years of dedicated service. He loved watching his Browns every Sunday. He is...
John W. Dannemiller
Oct 5, 2021
John W. Dannemiller, 68, passed away on October 5, 2021, following an extended illness. He was born in Canton on April 9, 1953 to Walter and Esther (Saunier) Dannemiller. He was a 1971 graduate of Hoover High School and received his BS in Biology from Mount Union University. He was a high school football star and also played while...
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...
