Judith E. Barnes-Lancaster
Dec 26, 2021
Ms. Judith E. Barnes – Lancaster, J.D., 81, passed away on December 26, 2021, following an extended illness. She was born in Canton, on February 13, 1940 to Owen J. and Lillian (Nichols) Barnes. Judith received her B.S. in Biology from Kent State University and her J.D. from Akron University School of Law. Prior to practicing law, Judith headed...
Kenneth "Ken" L. Lewis
Dec 25, 2021
Kenneth L. Lewis, age 79 of Tuscarawas Twp. went home to be with the Lord on December 25, 2021. He was born on September 16, 1942 to the late Edwin and Marjorie Lewis. He was a 1960 graduate of Strasburg-Franklin High School and a 1965 graduate of The Ohio State University and was a diehard Buckeyes fan for the...
Timothy "Mike" M. Gehring, Jr.
Dec 24, 2021
Timothy M. “Mike” Gehring, Jr., 38, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2021. He was born on July 14, 1983 in Canton to Timothy M. Gehring, Sr. and Deborah Piatt. Mike attended Central Catholic and Massillon High School. He was currently working in the oil industry and was employed with Evolution Well Services where he did electric...
Ruth M. Dorsey
Dec 24, 2021
Ruth M Dorsey, 66, of North Canton, OH went home to be with the Lord on December 24, 2021. She was survived by her husband Thomas Dorsey, 5 children and 5 grandchildren. She was an active member in her church, The Chapel in Green, held weekly bible studies at her home, and taught children’s Sunday school. For over 30...
Sandra D. Swan
Dec 24, 2021
Sandra D. Swan, daughter of Joan and George Swan, tragically passed away on 12.24.2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She was loved & will be eternally mourned by her three children (Jennifer Dawn, Jessica Danae, Julie Dianne), five grandchildren and many furbabies. Sandy had a truly benevolent soul, always charitable to those in need, on four legs or two....
Rebecca Ann "Becky" Gatsios
Dec 24, 2021
Rebecca Ann “Becky” Gatsios, 71, of Canton, went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 24, 2021. Becky was born on July 17, 1950, in Massillon, the daughter of Charles Campbell and Ruth (Conaway) Shook. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1968 graduate of Washington High School. Becky was the bookkeeper at both...
Helen Lois Helmuth
Dec 24, 2021
Helen L. Helmuth, age 89 of Navarre, went home to be with the Lord on December 24, 2021. She was born in New Brighton, Pennsylvania on August 09, 1932 to the late Andrew and Georgia (Frame) Good. Helen moved to Ohio in 1941. There she was reared in a loving family by Emma and Thomas White. She was a...
Dolores F. Princehorn
Dec 22, 2021
"Together Again" Dolores F. Princehorn, 90, of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Dolores was born on July 22, 1931, in Massillon, the daughter of Joseph and Ruth (France) Dorffer. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1950 graduate of Washington High School. She loved her family and following her grandchildren’s sporting activities. Dolores also...
Melissa "Missie" R. Hughes
Dec 21, 2021
Melissa “Missie” R. Hughes, 45, of Canton, passed away on December 21, 2021 after a brief illness. She was born on June 26, 1976 in Akron, Ohio to Thomas and Deborah (Porter) Hughes. Missie was a 1996 graduate of Jackson High School as well as a graduate of Stark State College where she earned her Associate’s Degree in Early...
Camden E. Guthrie, Sr.
Dec 20, 2021
Camden Guthrie Sr., 79, of Massillon, Ohio passed away on Dec. 20, 2021 after a brief illness. Camden was born in Gay, WV on Oct. 13, 1942 to Welma Woodfell. He is survived by his wife Elaine Guthrie, 6 children and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory...
Harry "Jim" Mason
Dec 20, 2021
Harry “ Jim” Mason, 68, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 20, 2021. He was born in Pennsboro, WV on October 22, 1953 to the late Robert J, and Ruth (Richards) Mason. He was a veteran of The United States Army and worked for the Heinz Company. He is survived by his wife, Virginia (Shuck) Mason; their children, Jenny...
Jeffrey L. Vaughan
Dec 19, 2021
Antoinette M. (71) and Jeffrey L. Vaughan (70), since their marriage they never were apart. She passed away on December 13, 2021 and they were rejoined on his passing on December 19, 2021, both of unexpected health conditions. They met during their high school years, while Jeff attended Conotton Valley High School and from that moment on they were...
Ann Stanforth
Dec 19, 2021
Ann Stanforth, Age 93 Ann Stanforth of Navarre, OH, passed peacefully on December 19, 2021, surrounded by family at Altercare of Navarre. She was born January 22, 1928, in Youngstown, OH, to the late John Horvath and Marie Harcak, who emigrated from Czechoslovakia. She is survived by her children Cyndee Guerin, John (Maria) Stanforth, Carolyn (Manuel Rodriguez) Castroverde, and...
June J. "Jo" Green
Dec 17, 2021
June J. “Jo” Green, 88, was called home to be with her Lord on Friday, December 17, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born in Baltic (Bucks Twp.) on August 2, 1933 to the late Roy A and Fern (Studer) Everhart. A loving, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, June loved her family and enjoyed talking with everyone...
Dawn Hale
Dec 17, 2021
Dawn M Hale age 87 passed away at her daughter’s home. She was born in Zanesville, Oh on January 28, 1934 to Clarence and Opal (Abbott) Swisher. Dawn started her career at the opening of K-Mart and retired from there in 1988. She loved being with family, especially her grandchildren, watching Wheel of Fortune, music & dancing. She is...
Rebecca "Becky" S. Starcher
Dec 17, 2021
Rebecca “Becky” S. Starcher, 62, of Massillon, passed away at her home on December 17, 2021 after an extended illness. She was born on August 13, 1959 in Massillon to the late Gerald and Myrtle (Martin) Brothers. Becky married the love of her life, Donald Starcher, on October 25, 1980. They shared 41 years together, creating many memories along...
Mark A. Lightfoot
Dec 16, 2021
Mark A. Lightfoot, 64, of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Mark was born on June 29, 1957, in Massillon, the son of John and LouAnn (Rose) Lightfoot. He was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1975 graduate of Washington High School where he played on the football team. Mark retired from the City of Massillon...
Jack D Gardner Sr.
Dec 16, 2021
Jack D. Gardner, age 70 of Massillon, passed away on December 16, 2021. He was born to the late Rolla and Marjoire (Kelly) Gardner on March 3rd, 1951. He retired from Superior Meats after a long and storied career. Jack enjoyed talking with people and had a passion for scrap metal and recycling. His passion led him to own...
Helen Victoria King Farnham
Dec 14, 2021
Helen Victoria King Farnham of Massillon, Ohio, passed away peacefully December 14, 2021. Born in 1922 to Grant and Lena [Clow] King in Joliet, Illinois, Helen grew up on a farm and attended Plainfield schools. Helen married Robert E. Farnham June 27, 1944, soon after their graduation from North Central College, Naperville, Illinois. As a young adult, Helen assisted...
Paula A. Wolfe
Dec 14, 2021
Paula A. Wolfe, age 72, passed away on December 14, 2021. She was born in Massillon on March 27, 1949, to the late Paul and Daisy Gradijan. Paula graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1967 and retired from Aultman Hospital where she dedicated more than 40 years to a job she loved. She was a beloved sister and...