Richard "Dick" Snyder
Feb 4, 2019
Together Again Richard L. “Dick” Snyder, age 97, of Canton went to be with the LORD on February 4, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 6, 1921 in Canton; a son of the late Raymond and Bertha Snyder. Dick graduated from McKinley High School in 1939. He was a proud Army Veteran who served during...
Russell George Halco
Feb 3, 2019
Russell George Halco, 86, of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019. He was born on September 4, 1932 in Massillon, the son of the late Mike and Susan (Gurco) Halco. Russ was a lifelong resident and a 1950 graduate of Washington High School. He was a United States Army veteran and served our country during the Korea...
Joseph P. Evans
Feb 3, 2019
Sergeant Joseph Paul Evans, 32, passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2019, at the Louis Stokes, Cleveland Veterans Medical Center. He was born in Massillon on October 21, 1986. Joseph was a veteran of The United States Marines, where he proudly served in Afghanistan and in The Global War on Terrorism. He attended the police academy and Stark State...
George G. Mitcheal
Feb 3, 2019
George G. Mitcheal, age 90 of Massillon passed away on February 03, 2019. He was born on August 07, 1928 to the late Gust and Bertha Mitcheal. He was a graduate of Washington High School. He married Mary Lou Lovette on October 25, 1948 and they shared 54 years together until her passing on January 12, 2002. George served...
Grace M. Steinberg-Fender
Feb 3, 2019
Grace Marie Steinberg – Fender, 94, passed away on February 3, 2019 following a brief illness. She was born in Kansas City, MO on August 23, 1924 to the late Clyde and Neva (Cash) Smith. Grace was a member of First Christian Church. During WWII she worked as a Riveter for Boeing Aircraft and after the war, worked for...
Kitty F. Stubbs
Feb 2, 2019
Kitty F. Stubbs, 52, passed away unexpectedly on February 2, 2019. She was born in Massillon on June 19, 1966. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother, known for her witty personality. Kitty is survived by her children, James (Shauna) Mills, Tyler Stubbs, Levi Stubbs, Desiree Stubbs, Jessica Mills, Jennifer Mills, Michelle (Steve) Barry and Stephanie Stubbs; six grandchildren;...
George W. Hendricks
Feb 1, 2019
George W. Hendricks, 71, passed away following an extended battle with Primary Progressive Aphasia, on February 1, 2019. He was born in Lewistown, PA on July 23, 1947 to George J. and Bertha (Varner) Hendricks. George retired from Hendricks Vacuum Forming in 2014. He loved college football, baseball and basketball and was a huge Buckeye and Indians fan. He...
Willetta Mae Murray
Feb 1, 2019
Willetta Mae Murray, age 84 of Massillon passed away Friday February 1, 2019 at Amherst Meadows. “Billie” as she was known by her friends and family, was born November 20, 1934 in Steubenville to the late Wilford & Cecelia (Montebello) McDermitt. She attended the Wheeling Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1956. For 32 years she was a Labor...
Carl E. O'Brien
Jan 29, 2019
Carl E. O’Brien, 91 of Massillon, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. Carl was born on May 24, 1927 in Canton, the son of Pearl O’Brien. He was a WWII Army veteran Paratrooper. Carl worked for Norfolk & Southern Railroad as an engineer and retired after 38 years of service. Along with his mother,...
Lois Kathleen Lindsay
Jan 29, 2019
Lois K. Lindsay, age 93 of Newman, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born on February 19, 1925 in Newman to the late Edward and Violet (Stock) Sherret. She was also blessed with a wonderful step mother Carrie Sherret. Lois worked at Ohio Optical but gave up...
Barbara Ann Byer
Jan 28, 2019
Barbara Ann Byer, 71, passed away surrounded by her family on January 28, 2019 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on September 2, 1947 in Massillon to the late Robert and Lucille (Oliver) Taylor. Barbara retired from the Heinz Company and was a member of The Son’s and Daughter’s of Herman. She was a dedicated wife,...
Joseph S. Cammarata
Jan 28, 2019
Joseph S. Cammarata, 84, passed away on January 28, 2019, following a brief illness. He was born on February 5, 1934 in Canton. Joe was a 1952 graduate of Washington High School and retired from Ford Motor Company after thirty years of service. He was an avid golfer and loved trips to his home in Garden City SC. His...
Melvin E. Dennis
Jan 28, 2019
Mel E. Dennis, 62 of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 28, 2019. Mel was born on March 15, 1956 in Massillon, the son of the Melvin L. and Joyce (Bennett) Dennis. He was a lifelong resident of Massillon, and a 1976 graduate of Perry High School. Mel owned and operated Mr. Mulch. He was known as a...
Jerry W. Blankenship
Jan 28, 2019
Jerry W. Blankenship, 59 of Massillon, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019. Jerry was born on June 4, 1959 in Welch, WV the son of the late Oney and Juanita (Sizemore) Blankenship. Jerry enjoyed watching sports, especially his favorite teams, the Cleveland Indians, Browns, and Ohio State Buckeyes. Jerry also had a love for dogs. He was a...
Kathleen Ann Natoli
Jan 28, 2019
Natoli, Kathleen Ann (Kathy) (May 4, 1947- January 28, 2019) On Monday, January 28, 2019, Kathy Natoli, mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother passed away at the age of 71 years old. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents Annette and Joseph Natoli, and grand-daughter Breann Boswell. Kathy will be forever remembered by her son Michael Natoli and his...
James E. Fowler
Jan 27, 2019
James E. Fowler, 76, passed away on January 27, 2019, following a brief illness. He was born in New Lexington on September 21, 1941 to the late James and Mary (Padgett) Fowler. James had worked for Dyneer and Ohio Grating. He was a dedicated family man and enjoyed all of Massillon Sports. He is survived by his wife, Linda...
James R. Long
Jan 27, 2019
James R. “Bob” Long, 54, passed away unexpectedly on January 27, 2019. He was born in Barberton on May 7, 1964 to George Long and the late Wanda Hosey Long. James was a graduate of Perry High School, served in the United States Army and worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Edward C. Levy. He was a member...
Jack Thomas Mccarthy
Jan 27, 2019
Jack Thomas McCarthy, gained his wings on January 27, 2019 after a courageous battle with Loeys-Dietz syndrome. He was born on November 8, 2018 in Canton, Ohio to Thomas and Tracy (Fichter) McCarthy. Jack blessed the lives of all who knew him with his sweet dimpled smile and his strong will. His life was filled with unconditional love from...
William Dushon Pledgure
Jan 26, 2019
William Dushon Pledgure age 47 of Massillon passed away Saturday January 26th at Aultman Hospital. Shawn was born November 1, 1971 to the late William ‘Corky’ Pledgure & Dosha Danzy. Shawn was a 1991 graduate of Washington high School. He had been employed at ARE as a foreman for many years. In addition to his parents a brother, Carl...
Richard Thornton Myers
Jan 25, 2019
Richard “Dick” T. Myers, age 89 of Massillon passed away on January 25, 2019. He was born in Alliance to the late Theodore and Myrtle Myers on August 12, 1929. He was a 1947 graduate of Washington High School. Richard married Norma Jean Hollinger and they shared many years together until her passing in 2005. Richard owned Dick’s Appliance...
