Menu
Henry J. Sandy
Jan 12, 2016
Henry J. Sandy "Uncle June", 86 of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. He was born in Pigeon Run, Ohio on February 6, 1929 and was the son of the late Henry and Ruth (Williams) Sandy. Henry graduated from Washington High School and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict....
Jean Ann Adkins
Jan 11, 2016
Jean A. Adkins passed away on Monday, January 11, 2016. She was born in Canton on May 19, 1947 to the late William and Florence Adkins, and lived most of her life in Massillon. Jean was employed as the Genealogist Specialist at the Massillon Public Library and loved what she did, and helping others learn about their ancestry. She...
Roxann M. Mccune
Jan 11, 2016
Roxann M. McCune, age 58 of Massillon passed away January 11, 2016. Roxann was born September 10, 1956 in Massillon to the late Harlie 'Ike' and Julia (Goldinger) Dickinson. She was a 1974 graduate of Washington High School Roxann became a LPN in 1992. Roxann was a loving wife, mother and friend. She was an excellent cook and baker....
Jackie L. Ray
Jan 10, 2016
Jackie Leon Ray, age 41 of Columbus, OH died at his residence Sunday. He was born July 23, 1974 in Massillon to Johnnie & Connie Ray. He is survived by three daughters: Brianna, Tierra and Jacity Ray; his parents, Johnnie and Connie Ray; two sisters and three brothers: Hollie Wilder, Daquaya Dawkins, Johnnie 'P-nut' Ray, DeShawn Dawkins and Derrick...
Cheryl Lynn Christner
Jan 10, 2016
Cheryl Lynn Christner, 71 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her family. Cheryl was born on June 5, 1944 in Massillon the daughter of the Harley and Betty (Boak) Christner. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1962 graduate of Central Catholic High School. Cheryl worked for the Timken Co....
Claire Bowers Reader
Jan 10, 2016
Claire Bowers Reader, age 89 of Canton passed away Sunday at The Laurels of Massillon. Claire was born February 19, 1926 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to the late Edward & Bertha (Williams) Dolan. She was a graduate of Timken High School. Claire was very active in many activities including the Massillon Woman's Club, Canton Woman's Club, Canton Garden Club and...
Mary Jane Snyder
Jan 9, 2016
Mary Jane Snyder of Massillon passed away peacefully January 9, 2016, at the age of 89. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Wayne Snyder. Her parents, the late Susana and George Ballash of Massillon, were immigrants from Czechoslovakia who came to the U.S. in the early 1920's. Mary was a caring and generous spirit...
George Buckles
Jan 9, 2016
George Buckles, age 65 of Massillon passed away January 9, 2016. He was born March 30, 1950 in New Bedford, MA to the late George & Mary Buckles. He is survived by his wife Diane Buckles. There will be no services.
Frank Pendolino
Jan 9, 2016
Frank Pendolino, age 73 of Massillon passed away January 9, 2016. Frank was born May 7, 1942 in Massillon to the late Samuel & Pauline (Margazino) Pendolino. Frank worked for twenty years at Massillon Steel Castings, followed by 19 years with the Stark County Engineers. He will be remembered for his gregarious nature, sports and humor. In addition to...
Martha Kay Turvey
Jan 9, 2016
Martha Kay Turvey, 81, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2016, following an extended illness. She was born in Mechanicstown on October 31, 1934 to the late Edwin J. and Dorothy Louise (Blazy) Hawk. Martha was a member of the Algonquin Spinners & Weavers Guild. She is survived by her husband, James W. Turvey, whom she married on June...
Mary C. Kulick
Jan 8, 2016
Mary C. Kulick, 80 of Massillon, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016. She was born on May 9, 1935 in Brewster, Ohio, the daughter of the late Colin and Ocie (Teasdale) Fowler. Mary was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and had worked at General Electric and Ecko Housewares. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran...
Ernestine "Tina" G. Dommer
Jan 7, 2016
Ernestine "Tina" G. Dommer, 85 of Lawrence Township, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016. Tina was born on May 3, 1930 in Nicut, WV the daughter of George and Rhoda (Arnold) Hoover. She worked at the Massillon State Hospital for 30 years and retired in 1985. Tina enjoyed shopping and taking care of her home. She also loved her...
Donna Gagovski
Jan 6, 2016
Donna Gagovski, 83 of Jackson Township, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at her home with her family at her side. She was born on September 5, 1932 in Bolno, Macedonia and was the daughter of the late Kime and Vesa (Popoff) Stevoff. She resided here since 1956. Donna had been employed by the former Perry Rubber Company,...
Richard Dale Armstrong
Jan 6, 2016
Richard D. " Beggar" Armstrong, 64, passed away on Wednesday following an extended illness. He was born in Hardy, AR on November 13, 1951 to the late Bernice Armstrong and the late Wanda (Spurlock) Shultz. He is survived by his wife, Christine (Jeandrevin) Armstrong, whom he married on March 18, 1991; their children, Andrew (Terri) Armstrong of Newberry, Joseph...
Kay L. Medure
Jan 5, 2016
Kay L. Medure, 60 of Tuscarawas Township, went home to everlasting peace and comfort in the loving arms of our Savior Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Kay was born on October 8, 1955 in Massillon the daughter of Arthur and Pauline (Barkes) Fair. Kay was a 1973 graduate of Fairless High School, then she attended Kent...
Houston C.S. Autrey
Jan 5, 2016
Houston Christian Survived Autrey, 4 months, passed away on January 5, 2016. He was born in Canton on August 14, 2015 to Jordan Autrey and Ashley McDonald of Perry Township. He is also survived by, grandmothers, Berma Autrey and Christina Martell; great-grandparents, Marcia Autrey-Chenault , Deanna McDonald, Arvie Autrey and Robert McDonald; aunts, Cheyenne Autrey and Misty McDonald; uncle,...
Eleanor Louise Fidler
Jan 5, 2016
Eleanor Louise Fidler, 90, passed away on January 5, 2016 following an extended illness. She was born in Massillon on March 4, 1925 to the late Norman and Ruth (Myers) Fidler. She was a member of Newman Baptist Church. She is survived by her cousins, Donna Case, Harold Myers, Carol Spangler and Jayne Johnson; and close friend and caregiver...
Diona L. Gray
Jan 3, 2016
Diona L. Gray, 44 of Columbus, formerly of Massillon passed away unexpectedly on January 3, 2016. Diona was born on March 26, 1971 in Columbus the daughter of the late Verna Rice Jones. Diona will be remembered for her humor and loud personality. She is survived by her daughters Gabrielle "Boop" Gray and Shannell "Nelly" Miller; her granddaughter, Ramona...
James D. Lee
Jan 2, 2016
James D. Lee, 58 of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016. He was born in Canton on December 5, 1957 and was the son of the late Emmitt and Carol (McGuire) Lee. He was employed at FiberCorr where he was a boiler supervisor. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Randall Lee...
Martha Miller
Dec 31, 2015
Martha Miller, age 93, of Navarre passed December 31, 2015 at Brewster Parke. She was born October 8, 1922 in Massillon to the late Lewis & Nina (Schmucker) Heater. Martha was one of eight children and lived in Navarre most of her life. Her family will always remember her desire to be with and hold her grandchildren. They were...
