Gary "Barney" Barnes
Mar 1, 2020
Gary “Barney” L. Barnes, age 72 of Canton, passed away on March 01, 2020. He was born in Massillon on November 23, 1947 to the late William and Betty (Brown) Barnes. He was a 1965 graduate of Washington High School. Gary retired as a welder from The Timken Company in 2001 after 35 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed...
Ernest D. Vaccani, Sr.
Feb 29, 2020
Ernest D. Vaccani, Sr., passed Saturday, February 29, 2020, just a few days short of his 85th birthday. Ernest was born on March 2, 1935 in Massillon, the son of the late Aurelio and Kathryn (Balduzzi) Vaccani. Ernie had a passion for hunting, fishing, cooking, and football (Not necessarily in that order). He was a member of the Trentino...
Mary Ladene Rothenstein
Feb 29, 2020
Mary L. Rothenstein, age 92 of Navarre, Ohio, passed away on February 29, 2020 in Canton. Mary was born on February 4, 1928 in Mineral City to Martin and Laura (Shroyer) Egler. She worked as an inspector at Perry Rubber for over 30 years, where she was on the Perry Rubber Bowling League. She enjoyed playing euchre, crocheting, and...
Loretta M Devaughn
Feb 29, 2020
Loretta M. DeVaughn, age 73 of Perry Twp., passed away on February 29, 2020. She was born on November 01, 1946 to the late John and Monica (Mutchler) Kostic. She was a graduate of Washington High School. Loretta married Terry Lee DeVaughn Sr. on May 12, 1966 and they shared 45 years together until his passing in 2011. Loretta...
Lawrence J. "Larry" Rashid
Feb 29, 2020
Lawrence Joseph “Larry” Rashid, 74, of Massillon, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Saturday, February 29, 2020, following a courageous year-long battle with cancer. He was born in Miami, Florida, on September 8, 1945 to the late Joseph and Angeline (Berbari) Rashid. He graduated from Canton Central Catholic High School in 1963. He proudly served in the United...
Alma Jean Pizzino-Boerner
Feb 24, 2020
Alma J. Pizzino-Boerner, age 95 of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on February 24, 2020 in Massillon. Alma was born on June 20, 1924 in Massillon to Anthony and Mary (LaPresto) Pizzino. She graduated from Washington High School. She enjoyed gardening, loved her family, traveled extensively, and was a former bridal consultant. Alma was a faithful member of St. Mary...
Richard N. "Dick" Fritz
Feb 24, 2020
Richard N. “Dick” Fritz, 77, passed away at home, on February 24, 2020, following an extended illness. He was born in Port Clinton on August 27, 1942 to Elmer F. and Carmelita (Rekart) Fritz. Dick was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and owned and operated Dick Fritz Tire and Brake for fifty-nine years. Dick was an awesome...
Ruth Whitmer
Feb 24, 2020
Ruth Whitmer, 84, of Perry Township, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020. Ruth was born on August 13, 1935 in Canton, the daughter of the late Alfred and Mary (Vaughn) Householder. She was a lifelong resident of the area. Ruth enjoyed bowling, cooking, sewing, crafting, and playing cards. Most of all Ruth loved spending time with her grandchildren....
Tonita Marie Flowers
Feb 24, 2020
Tonita Marie Flowers was born to the union of Owen and Phyllis Flowers on January 24, 1968, in Detroit, Michigan. She is preceded in death by her father Owen, sister Naomi Flowers, brother Daniel (Cabb) Flowers, and nephew Michael Dawson. Tonita was baptized and accepted Christ at an early age. She attended Massillon Public Schools. Tonita was high-spirited and...
Robert Earl Mcclelland
Feb 23, 2020
Robert Earl McClelland, age 69 of Massillon, Ohio, passed away in Canton on February 23, 2020. Robert was born on September 7, 1950 to George and Marian McClelland in Nelson, Nebraska. He served in the United States Army, and then owned several businesses as a mechanic. Robert enjoyed building racecar engines, was a fantastic cook, and had a colorful...
Betty M Smith
Feb 22, 2020
Betty M. Smith, age 77 of Massillon went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 22, 2020. She was born in West Helena, Arkansas on April 30, 1942 to the late Sylvester and Irene (Jones) Smith. She was a 1960 graduate of Washington High School. Betty retired as a Therapy Program Worker for Apple Creek. She was...
Eugene F. Kozinski
Feb 22, 2020
Eugene “Gene” Kozinski went home to be with the LORD on Saturday, February 22, 2020, peacefully in his sleep. He retired from the Timken Company after 30 years of service. Gene also proudly served his country and was a Navy Veteran. In his spare time, he coached little league football, baseball and basketball. Gene will be deeply missed by...
Rose M. Quinn
Feb 20, 2020
Rose M. Quinn, 86, of Canton, passed away on February 20, 2020. She was born on July 16, 1933 in Canton to the late Robert and Josephine (Concato) Criswell. Rose had a never-ending love and dedication to her family. The time spent with them meant the most to her, whether it was shopping together or going out to eat...
Maryann Mysza
Feb 18, 2020
Maryann Mysza 93, of Jackson Township, passed away on February 18, 2020 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. She was born on September 8, 1926 in Tower Hills, PA and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Frances (Lukasik) Hain. She grew up and attended school in the Uniontown, PA area and lived in Ohio since 1964. Maryann married...
Thomas J. Border
Feb 18, 2020
Thomas J. Border, age 81, of Navarre passed away on February 18, 2020, after an extended illness. He was born in Stow on January 14, 1939, to the late Raymond and Ethel Border. He graduated from Stone Creek High School class of 1957. Thomas married Carolyn Lorenz in 1959. He was employed at Superior Brand Meats for 19 years...
Harry Ifantiedes
Feb 17, 2020
Harry Ifantiedes Jr., age 63, of Massillon passed away on February 17, 2020, after an extended decline in health at Bethany Nursing Home. Harry was very strong, brave, and fought a hard battle for many years. He was born in Massillon on October 7, 1956, to the late Harry Sr. and Demetroula “Diane” Ifantiedes. He graduated from Perry High...
Roberta Ann Dimitroff
Feb 16, 2020
Roberta Ann Dimitroff, 92, of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020. Roberta was born on September 18, 1927 in Massillon, the daughter of the late George and Margaret (Morgan) Hardesty. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon and retired from the MCA Sign Co. after 34 years of service. Roberta enjoyed baking, cooking, gardening and family gatherings....
Rosia M. Brooks
Feb 16, 2020
Rosia Brooks, age 69 of Massillon went home to be with the Lord on February 16, 2020. She was born in Mansfield, Ohio on June 09, 1950 to the late Cornelius and Maxine (Maddox) Gomez. She was a 1968 graduate of Mansfield Sr. High School. She worked as a care giver for Leeda Service until her retirement. She attended...
Cynthia J. "Cindi" Perkson
Feb 16, 2020
Cynthia J. “Cindi” Perkson RN, 69, passed away on February 16, 2020, following a brief illness. She was born in East Liverpool on August 30, 1950 to the late Roy C. McElroy and Marjorie L. (Foster) Fickes. Cindi worked as an ER nurse for 35 years. She was a natural born caregiver and spent her life supporting and loving...
Melba Sue Sharp
Feb 15, 2020
Melba Sue Sharp, age 91 of Canton, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 in Canton. She was born on July 13, 1928 in Murray, Kentucky to Z.C. and Gracie (Brandon) Orr. Melba Sue graduated from Murray State University and taught Special Education and Business in several cities including Chicago, St. Louis, Atlanta, Baton Rouge, and finally in...
