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Kathy Ann Masalko
Oct 21, 2021
Kathy A. Masalko, 63, of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021, with her loving family by her side. Kathy was born on August 11, 1958, the daughter of the late John and Marilyn (Remley) Winter. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon and attended Washington High School. Kathy worked for OJIM Manufacturing, Inc. Kathy loved attending to...
Mark G Tessanne
Oct 19, 2021
“Together Again” Mark G. Tessanne, age 70, passed away on October 19, 2021. He was born on April 24, 1951 in Massillon to the late Wallace and Twila (Brannan) Tessanne. Mark was a 1969 graduate of Washington High School. He was a self-employed handy-man by trade. Mark was a skilled painter, carpenter and able to restore almost anything. He...
Todd Kester
Oct 19, 2021
Todd Kester, 75, of Perry Heights, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. Todd was born on March 14, 1946, in Massillon, the son of the late Robert and Ruth (Wiggins) Kester. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1967 graduate of Washington High School. Todd worked as a mechanic for Midstate Equipment Co. and retired...
Dragan Sekulic
Oct 19, 2021
Dragan Sekulic, 39, passed away unexpectedly on October 19, 2021. He was born in Sisak, Croatia on March 31, 1982. Dragan owned and operated DDS Trucking. He was a member of Archangel Michael Church, Akron. He was a volunteer at the church and enjoyed helping his family and friends. Dragan is survived by his wife, Dusanka (Curuvija) Sekulic, whom...
James D. Cleavenger
Oct 19, 2021
James D. Cleavenger, 47, passed away on October 19, 2021, following a brief illness. He was born in Fremont, California on February 11, 1974. James was a self-employed mechanic. James also worked for Auto Specialties and a few Tire Shops. He loved to work on things. It didn’t matter what it was. He is survived by his children, Kristina...
Richard Goodwin
Oct 18, 2021
Richard Goodwin age 72, passed away at his residence on Monday, October 18, 2021. He was born August 15, 1949 in Marietta, OH to the late Edward & Dorothy (Hill) Goodwin. He was also preceded in death by brothers, William and Robert Goodwin; and sister, Dottie Allberry. Richard was a Washington High School graduate. He retired from Freshmark after...
Debra L. Barrett
Oct 18, 2021
Debra L. Barrett, 64, of Massillon, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021. Debra was born on March 12, 1957, in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of the late Paul and Laura (Baylor) Andrews. Debra was an animal lover. She was a horse trainer and dog handler. She also enjoyed skeet shooting. Debra was also a 4H advisor. She thoroughly...
Robert A. Demate
Oct 17, 2021
Robert A. DeMate, 83, passed away on October 17, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 16, 1938 to Beaulah and Charles DeMate in Canton, Ohio. He loved airplanes and was a pilot for many years. Bob also was a twenty-year member of the Little Sandy Creek Ruritans. He was a retired semi truck driver...
Shelly D. Huff
Oct 17, 2021
Shelly D. Huff, 57, passed away unexpectedly on October 17, 2021. She was born in Crestline on May 24, 1964 to Denver D. Fitzgerald and Patricia Y. (Mooney) Ford. Shelly was a graduate of the Canton City LPN Program and worked many years in health care. She was dedicated to her family and was always willing to help people,...
David "Dave" M. Keffler
Oct 17, 2021
David “Dave”, M. Keffler, age 73 of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 17, 2021. He was born in Canton, on March 31, 1948 to the late Bernard and Beatrice (Joliat) Keffler. He was a 1967 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. He married Rose M. Tyler on May 15, 1971 and they recently...
John David Parsons
Oct 17, 2021
John David Parsons, 68, passed away on October 17, 2021, following an extended illness. He was born in Akron on November 26, 1952 to John C. C. Parsons and Babe Ruth (Newsome) Beadnell. John worked as a Janitor for many years and also loved to pass papers and sell produce from his Produce Stand in Hartville. He loved to...
Christine Ann Hutton
Oct 16, 2021
Christine Ann (Schoonover) Salla Gray Hutton Age 69 Christine passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021, after numerous, courageous battles with cancer, in Canton, Ohio. She was born in Canton, Ohio, on August 18, 1952, to the late Robert and Myra (Lewers) Schoonover. Christine graduated from Jackson Memorial High School in 1970, Massillon, Ohio, and Midlands Technical College in 1993,...
Joyce J. Javorsky Vercamen
Oct 15, 2021
Joyce J. Javorsky Vercamen, age 80, of Jackson Twp., passed away on October 15, 2021. She was born in Bergoo, West Virginia to the late John and Edith (Norris) Wilson. Joyce worked as a Registered Nurse for U.S. Public Health Service. She enjoyed reading, traveling and most importantly spending time with her family, friends and her loving cat. She...
Cynthia M. Montini
Oct 15, 2021
Cynthia M. Montini, 1941-2021 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 15th, 2021 with her loving son Michael by her side. Cynthia was born in Massillon on February 11th, 1941 to the late Harry and Marion Mallalieu. Cynthia was a graduate of Malone College of Education and an elementary school teacher in the Massillon School District for 10 years....
James L. Arner
Oct 15, 2021
James L. Arner, 83, of Massillon, passed away on October 15, 2021 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. He was born on October 25, 1937 in Massillon to the late Glenn and Mary (Nevel) Arner. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged after 6 years of faithful service. James worked for UPS as...
Dolores "Dee" Turner
Oct 14, 2021
Delores “Dee” J. Turner, age 69 of Massillon went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 14, 2021. She was born on January 09, 1952, in Ritchie County, West Virginia to the late James and Phyllis (Riggs) Lambert. Dee worked a variety of jobs until her retirement. She enjoyed socializing with her family and friends, playing cards, fishing,...
Michael Lee Mccaffrey
Oct 13, 2021
Michael Lee McCaffrey, 67, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 13, 2021, with his wife Jeannie at his side. He was ready to let go of this earthy life and struggles and begin his life in heaven where we will join him one day. Michael was born in Columbus, Ohio where his young father Jim, currently of Hilton Head, North...
Irene Metzger
Oct 12, 2021
Irene (Dominick) Metzger, age 92, of San Antonio, Texas went to be with our Lord Jesus on October 12, 2021. She was born in Massillon, Ohio on March 2, 1929 to the late Emil and Mary Dominick. She resided in Massillon for most of her life and moved to San Antonio in 2016 due to health concerns. She graduated...
Sherrie L. Slingluff
Oct 11, 2021
Sherrie Lee Slingluff, 67, passed away on October 11, 2021 at Rose Lane Nursing Home following an extended period of declining health. Sherrie was born to Maurice C. and Elizabeth (Slabaugh) Clapper on July 1, 1954 in Harrisburg, PA. She was a 1972 graduate of Jackson Memorial High School. Sherrie was preceded in death by her father, Maurice C....
Jane Marie Tyler
Oct 10, 2021
Jane Marie Tyler, 78, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on October 10, 2021. She was born in Hammond, IN on December 17, 1942 to the late Clifford and Nelda (Mosley) Tyler. She resided in Massillon most of her life. Jane worked at Bordner’s for 31 years prior to her retirement. She loved to read, shop...
