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Jason Thomas Holbrook
Dec 31, 2021
Jason Thomas Holbrook, 48, of Massillon, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021. Jason was born on December 22, 1973, in Knob Noster, MO, the son of Larry and Betty (Knight) Holbrook. Jason loved music and had played guitar in many bands. He also enjoyed dirt bike riding, fishing, and camping on his family’s land. He was preceded in...
Francisco J. Lojo
Dec 31, 2021
Francisco J. Lojo, 84, passed away on December 31, 2021. He was born in Massillon on February 3, 1937 to the late Antonio and Dolores (Alvite) Lojo. He was a graduate of Washington High School and retired from Republic Steel. Francisco is survived by his daughter, Tiffany Lojo. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by...
Charles T. Sakotas
Dec 31, 2021
Charles T. Sakotas, 66, passed away on December 31, 2021. He was born in Sharon, PA on February 17, 1955 to the late Nelson and Jean (Pickup) Sakotas. He received his B.S in Accounting and Finance from Walsh University and his M.S. from Akron University. He retired from Timken Company as a Plant Controller. He was a life member...
James "Tony" "Bonz" Reed
Dec 31, 2021
James “Tony/Bonz” Reed, 75, passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2021. He was born in Massillon on August 17, 1946 to the late Harold and Margaret (Clementz) Reed. A graduate of Washington High School, James worked forty seven years as a Tool & Die Maker, retiring to spend much of his time on his boat, fishing, and island hopping...
David W. Milller
Dec 30, 2021
David W. Miller, 60, passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2021. He was born in Massillon on October 17, 1961 to the late William H. and Minnie E. (Whitney) Miller. He was a 1980 graduate of Washington High School and was employed by Crown Cork and Seal. David was dedicated to his work and his family. He is survived...
Raymond J. Valles
Dec 30, 2021
Raymond J. Valles, 84, passed away on December 30th, 2021. He was born on February 25th, 1937 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Joseph Valles and Carmen Lopez. After graduating from Washington High School in Massillon, he married the love of his life, Mary Lou Pushon in 1959 and started a family. He worked at Superior Brand Meats and...
Lavonne I. Colucy
Dec 29, 2021
LaVonne I . Colucy, age 95 of Massillon, passed away on December 29, 2021. She was born in Massillon on November 03, 1926 to the late Price and Elizabeth (LeClair) Keller. LaVonne was a 1944 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. She married Leonard Colucy on April 19, 1947 and they shared 54 years together until his passing in...
Bonnie "Bird" L. Burton
Dec 29, 2021
Bonnie “Bird” L. Burton, age 80 of North Canton, passed away on, Wednesday, December 29, 2021. He was born on April 20, 1941, to the late Oscar and Annie Mae (Moyer) Burton in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. He married Gardenia Strozier on May 14, 1994, and they shared 27 years together until his passing. Bonnie served his country in the U.S....
Mary L. Snyder
Dec 28, 2021
Mary L. Snyder, 64, died Tuesday, December 28, 2021. She was born February 5, 1957 in East Liverpool, Ohio to Orval Schoolcraft and Deborah Canton. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Richard Snyder; father Orval Schoolcraft and mother Deborah Canton; siblings Sharon Arenofsky, Mark (Gina) Schoolcraft, Curtis Canton, James (Cathy) Canton, John (Bobbie) Canton, Renee Canton...
Marilyn David Looby
Dec 28, 2021
Marilyn David Looby, 80, of North Canton, passed away on December 28, 2021, surrounded by her family in the home she loved, where she raised four children with her devoted husband of 59 years, Gerald T. Looby. In addition to her husband, her life is celebrated by her four children, Jerry (Allyson) Looby; David (Melissa) Looby; Joe (Trish) Looby;...
James K. Barker, Jr.
Dec 27, 2021
James K. Barker, Jr., 51, of Jackson Twp., passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021. He was born on May 25, 1970, in Canton, the son of James K. Barker, Sr. and Nancy Meckley. James was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Jackson High School. He worked as a Certified Auto Mechanic for Waikem Honda...
Dorothy G. Goodnough
Dec 27, 2021
Dorothy G. Goodnough, 99, passed away on December 27, 2021, following a brief illness. Born in Chicago, IL, February 3, 1922 to the late Robert H. and Gladys (Ayers) Gardner, she graduated from DePauw University with a BA in Art and Home Economics. Dorothy worked as a bank teller and as a teaching assistant at The Ohio State University...
Judith E. Barnes-Lancaster
Dec 26, 2021
Ms. Judith E. Barnes – Lancaster, J.D., 81, passed away on December 26, 2021, following an extended illness. She was born in Canton, on February 13, 1940 to Owen J. and Lillian (Nichols) Barnes. Judith received her B.S. in Biology from Kent State University and her J.D. from Akron University School of Law. Prior to practicing law, Judith headed...
Troy Carter Ellis
Dec 26, 2021
Troy Carter Ellis, 34, of Brewster, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 26, 2021. Troy was born on July 20, 1987, in Canton, the son of Michael Ellis and Cheryl Carter. Troy graduated from Massillon High School in 2006 where he was a three-sport athlete. He was voted most athletic by his peers, and he was proud that he...
Kenneth "Ken" L. Lewis
Dec 25, 2021
Kenneth L. Lewis, age 79 of Tuscarawas Twp. went home to be with the Lord on December 25, 2021. He was born on September 16, 1942 to the late Edwin and Marjorie Lewis. He was a 1960 graduate of Strasburg-Franklin High School and a 1965 graduate of The Ohio State University and was a diehard Buckeyes fan for the...
Timothy "Mike" M. Gehring, Jr.
Dec 24, 2021
Timothy M. “Mike” Gehring, Jr., 38, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2021. He was born on July 14, 1983 in Canton to Timothy M. Gehring, Sr. and Deborah Piatt. Mike attended Central Catholic and Massillon High School. He was currently working in the oil industry and was employed with Evolution Well Services where he did electric...
Ruth M. Dorsey
Dec 24, 2021
Ruth M Dorsey, 66, of North Canton, OH went home to be with the Lord on December 24, 2021. She was survived by her husband Thomas Dorsey, 5 children and 5 grandchildren. She was an active member in her church, The Chapel in Green, held weekly bible studies at her home, and taught children’s Sunday school. For over 30...
Sandra D. Swan
Dec 24, 2021
Sandra D. Swan, daughter of Joan and George Swan, tragically passed away on 12.24.2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She was loved & will be eternally mourned by her three children (Jennifer Dawn, Jessica Danae, Julie Dianne), five grandchildren and many furbabies. Sandy had a truly benevolent soul, always charitable to those in need, on four legs or two....
Rebecca Ann "Becky" Gatsios
Dec 24, 2021
Rebecca Ann “Becky” Gatsios, 71, of Canton, went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 24, 2021. Becky was born on July 17, 1950, in Massillon, the daughter of Charles Campbell and Ruth (Conaway) Shook. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1968 graduate of Washington High School. Becky was the bookkeeper at both...
Helen Lois Helmuth
Dec 24, 2021
Helen L. Helmuth, age 89 of Navarre, went home to be with the Lord on December 24, 2021. She was born in New Brighton, Pennsylvania on August 09, 1932 to the late Andrew and Georgia (Frame) Good. Helen moved to Ohio in 1941. There she was reared in a loving family by Emma and Thomas White. She was a...
