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John J. Sweeney Ii
Jun 6, 2016
John Sweeney II, 82 of Jackson Township, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016. John was born on June 30, 1933 in Butler, Pennsylvania, the son of John and Freda (Brown) Sweeney. John was a United States Army veteran. He graduated from Grove City University with a B.S. degree in Accounting. John worked as an accountant for 30 years and...
James E. Smith, Sr.
Jun 3, 2016
James E. Smith, Sr., passed away on June 3, 2016, at home surrounded by his family, following an extended illness. He was born in Birmingham, AL on November 25, 1949 to the late James and Cornelia Smith. James was a graduate of Washington High School and played football. He retired from Garn trucking. A dedicated family man, James enjoyed...
Shirley Marie Hamlet
Jun 3, 2016
Shirley Marie Hamlet passed away June 3, 2016. She was born in Guilford County, North Carolina on July 18, 1948 to Christine Milton and Willie Lee Mitchell. Later her mother married and step-father Daniel Florence played a major role in raising Shirley. Shirley was very gifted with many talents. Anyone who has ever heard her sing and play knows...
Carl O. Buchner
Jun 1, 2016
Carlyle O. "Carl" Buchner, 86 of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, June 01, 2016 at Aultman Hospital. He was born on December 22, 1929 in Novelty, Ohio and was the son of the late Oliver and Iva (Dines) Buchner. Carl worked for and retired from Jones Transfer where he drove trucks. He was a member of the First Assembly...
Thomas Gauze
May 30, 2016
Thomas Gauze age 47 of Massillon died May 30, 2016. He was born to Jimmie & Shirley (Uhl) Gauze. Tom was a painter by trade. His father preceded him in death and is survived by his mother Sshirley.
Marjorie S. Marich
May 29, 2016
Marjorie S. Marich, 77, went home to be with her Lord, following an extended illness. She was born in Gallia County, Ohio on December 13, 1938 to the late Ester "Eck" and Mable (Randolph) Saunders. Marjorie was a quite woman, who was dedicated to her family. She is survived by her children, Theresa J. Hale, Walter L. (Elaine) Holman,...
Margaret "Peggy" Ann Eisenbrei
May 29, 2016
Margaret "Peggy" A. Eisenbrei, age 65 passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016. She was born on February 19, 1951 in Massillon to the late Frederick and Mildred (Rogich) Kirkbride. She was a 1969 graduate of Washington High School and the Akron City Hospital School of Nursing. She shared 50 years together with her high school sweetheart Dale L....
Marjorie S. Marich
May 29, 2016
Marjorie S. Marich, 77, went home to be with her Lord, following an extended illness. She was born in Gallia County, Ohio on December 13, 1938 to the late Ester "Eck" and Mable (Randolph) Saunders. Marjorie was a quiet woman, who was dedicated to her family. She is survived by her children, Theresa J. Hale, Walter L. (Elaine) Holman,...
Agatha Irene Mutti
May 27, 2016
Agatha Irene Mutti, age 96 of Beach City, Ohio, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016 at Brewster Parke Convalescent Center. She was born on November 25, 1919 in Paint Township and was the daughter of the late Lester and Estella (Lienhard) Hawk. Agatha graduated from Kent State in 1939 and received her Bachelors of Education from Malone College....
Donald Saunier
May 27, 2016
Donald D. Saunier, age 81, passed away on May 27, 2016 following an extended illness. He was born in Louisville on June 28, 1934 to the late Bernard and Erma (Stertzbach) Saunier. Donald retired from Lease Way Corp. He owned Saunier Racing , A Super Modified Race Team and a Hoosier Racing Tire Distributer. He is survived by his...
John F. Best
May 27, 2016
John F. Best, 73 of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 27, 2016. He was born on October 13, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of the late Frederick and Kathryn (Taggart) Best. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Ruth E. (Price) Best, his sons, Geoffrey Best and his wife Elizabeth, Eric Best and his...
Kay Plott
May 27, 2016
Kay Plott, 68 of Massillon, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016. Kay was born in Dennison, Ohio on April 20, 1948 the daughter of the late Ray and Johanne (Harshey) Smitley. She was a 1966 graduate of Fairless High School. Kay worked at Heinz Foods retiring in 2005. She was a member of the Massillon Recreation Center and Abundant...
Diane M. Montandon
May 26, 2016
Diane M. (Fick) Montandon, 50 passed away on May 26, 2016, following an extended illness. She was born in Canton on April 11, 1966 to Donald J. and Sharon R. (Dow) Fick of Canton. Diane was a manicurist for Amvale Beauty Salon. Known for her kind and gentle nature, Diane never met a stranger. She was a member of...
William H. Smith, Sr.
May 25, 2016
William H. Smith, Sr., 77, passed away on May 25, 2016. He was born in Tuskegee, AL on November 28, 1938 to the late Henry R. and Matilda (Mason) Smith. William was a graduate of Tuskegee High School and retired from Republic Engineered Steel. He was known for his sense of humor. He was a supportive and loving father,...
Robert "Bob" Skibicki
May 25, 2016
Robert Skibicki, 83 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016. Bob was born on January 18, 1933 in Natrona, PA the son of the late Walter and Zophie (Rudnicki) Skibicki. Bob was a United States Army veteran and served our country during the Korean War. He received the "Veteran of the Year" award. He worked at Republic Steel...
Brenda D. Kidd
May 24, 2016
Brenda Kidd, 58 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Brenda was born in Canton on November 3, 1957 the daughter of Don and Sally Kidd. Brenda graduated from Washington High School in 1975 and earned her business management degree from Kent State University. She was a member of the Massillon Tiger Swing Band and a lifetime member...
Nancy Stoney
May 24, 2016
Nancy Stoney, 90, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Nancy was born in the Panama Canal Zone on June 18, 1925 to the late Frederick and Theresia (Arnold) Duvall. She was a long time member of Perry Christian Church. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Stoney, mother and father-in-law and six sisters....
Merle Devere "Dee" Evans
May 23, 2016
Merle DeVere (Dee) Evans, Jr. of Canton, Ohio Age 85, died peacefully on Monday, May 23, 2016. He was born in Massillon, Ohio in 1930 to Florrie and Merle DeVere Evans, Sr. and attended Washington High School and subsequently graduated from Duke University. He served as an officer in the U.S. Army (Artillery) in Korea and returned to graduate...
Guy R. Julian
May 23, 2016
Guy R. Julian, age 56 of Jackson Twp. passed away suddenly on May 23, 2016 at Affinity Medical Center. He was born June 7, 1959 in Massillon to Charles & Joanne (Renner) Julian. Guy was a graduate of Jackson High School. He was vice-president of F. W. Renner & Sons and Northeast Grease Service. An avid golfer, he was...
Kathy J. (Vaughn) Marks
May 23, 2016
Kathy J. (Vaughn) Marks, age 47 passed away on May 23, 2016. She was born to Jack and Jody (Hostetler) Vaughn. She was a 1986 graduate of North Canton Hoover. She married Eric F. Marks on August 10, 1991 and they shared 25 years together. She was a diehard Pittsburgh Steelers Fan and Ohio State Buckeye Fan, an Animal...
