John W. Crone

John W. Crone, age 61 of Massillon, died Thursday evening at his home. He was born on September 7, 1945 in Massillon and was the son of the late John F. and Vilda M. (Snyder) Crone. John graduated from Washington High School in 1963, earned his bachelor’s degree from Ashland College and his master’s degree from Case Western Reserve. He resided in Lakewood, Ohio for 30 years before returning to Massillon following his retirement from Cleveland State University. He is survived by his brother; Jeffrey A. Crone and his sister; Judy A Crone both of Massillon. Also surviving are numerous cousins. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday at 1:00 P.M. at the Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home with Captain Kevin Zanders officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday one hour before the service. Those who wish may send memorial contributions in his name to either the Massillon Public Library, 208 Lincoln Way East, Massillon, OH 44646 or the Massillon Salvation Army, 143 – 1st St. SE, Massillon, OH 44646. Arnold-Lynch – A Golden Rule Funeral Home 330-833-4839 www.arnoldlynch.com