Ann Stanforth
Dec 19, 2021
Ann Stanforth, Age 93 Ann Stanforth of Navarre, OH, passed peacefully on December 19, 2021, surrounded by family at Altercare of Navarre. She was born January 22, 1928, in Youngstown, OH, to the late John Horvath and Marie Harcak, who emigrated from Czechoslovakia. She is survived by her children Cyndee Guerin, John (Maria) Stanforth, Carolyn (Manuel Rodriguez) Castroverde, and...
June J. "Jo" Green
Dec 17, 2021
June J. “Jo” Green, 88, was called home to be with her Lord on Friday, December 17, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born in Baltic (Bucks Twp.) on August 2, 1933 to the late Roy A and Fern (Studer) Everhart. A loving, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, June loved her family and enjoyed talking with everyone...
Dawn Hale
Dec 17, 2021
Dawn M Hale age 87 passed away at her daughter’s home. She was born in Zanesville, Oh on January 28, 1934 to Clarence and Opal (Abbott) Swisher. Dawn started her career at the opening of K-Mart and retired from there in 1988. She loved being with family, especially her grandchildren, watching Wheel of Fortune, music & dancing. She is...
Rebecca "Becky" S. Starcher
Dec 17, 2021
Rebecca “Becky” S. Starcher, 62, of Massillon, passed away at her home on December 17, 2021 after an extended illness. She was born on August 13, 1959 in Massillon to the late Gerald and Myrtle (Martin) Brothers. Becky married the love of her life, Donald Starcher, on October 25, 1980. They shared 41 years together, creating many memories along...
Mark A. Lightfoot
Dec 16, 2021
Mark A. Lightfoot, 64, of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Mark was born on June 29, 1957, in Massillon, the son of John and LouAnn (Rose) Lightfoot. He was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1975 graduate of Washington High School where he played on the football team. Mark retired from the City of Massillon...
Jack D Gardner Sr.
Dec 16, 2021
Jack D. Gardner, age 70 of Massillon, passed away on December 16, 2021. He was born to the late Rolla and Marjoire (Kelly) Gardner on March 3rd, 1951. He retired from Superior Meats after a long and storied career. Jack enjoyed talking with people and had a passion for scrap metal and recycling. His passion led him to own...
Helen Victoria King Farnham
Dec 14, 2021
Helen Victoria King Farnham of Massillon, Ohio, passed away peacefully December 14, 2021. Born in 1922 to Grant and Lena [Clow] King in Joliet, Illinois, Helen grew up on a farm and attended Plainfield schools. Helen married Robert E. Farnham June 27, 1944, soon after their graduation from North Central College, Naperville, Illinois. As a young adult, Helen assisted...
Paula A. Wolfe
Dec 14, 2021
Paula A. Wolfe, age 72, passed away on December 14, 2021. She was born in Massillon on March 27, 1949, to the late Paul and Daisy Gradijan. Paula graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1967 and retired from Aultman Hospital where she dedicated more than 40 years to a job she loved. She was a beloved sister and...
Antoinette M. Vaughan
Dec 13, 2021
Antoinette M. (71) and Jeffrey L. Vaughan (70), since their marriage they never were apart. She passed away on December 13, 2021 and they were rejoined on his passing on December 19, 2021, both of unexpected health conditions. They met during their high school years, while Jeff attended Conotton Valley High School and from that moment on they were...
Sharon L. Andrews
Dec 13, 2021
Sharon L. Andrews, 61, of Massillon, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021. Sharon was born on November 22, 1960, in Dumas, Arkansas, the daughter of Henry and Inez (Thomas) Newton. She worked in road construction before working at Sterilite where she retired after 15 years of service. Sharon enjoyed listening to Classic Rock music, especially Fleetwood Mac. She...
Angela "Angie" J. Amendola
Dec 12, 2021
Angela “Angie” J. Amendola, 54, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly at her home on December 12, 2021. She was born in Canton on July 15, 1967 to the late James and Josie (Copp) Amendola. She was a 1985 graduate of Central Catholic and then furthered her education to become an LPN. Her care and compassion for others made her...
Thadd F. Evans
Dec 11, 2021
Thadd F. Evans, 55, of Massillon, entered fully into the presence of the Lord on December 11, 2021. He was born on March 8, 1966 in Canton to Henry and Joyce (Kopf) Evans. Living his life for Jesus and his family were two things Thadd did passionately. Cross-Pointe Church, the former Bethel Temple Assemblies of God, has played a...
Robert "Bob" V. Sylvester
Dec 10, 2021
Robert Vincent Sylvester, 95, of Massillon Ohio and Lakeland Florida passed away December 10th, 2021. He was surrounded by people who cared and loved him for him deeply. Bob will be remembered for his kind heart and selfless love. He loved to listen to jazz and going out enjoying time with close friends. Bob is survived by his children...
Kevin Lloyd Self, D.C.
Dec 10, 2021
Kevin Lloyd Self, DC, 61, passed away on December 10, 2021. He was born in Canton on December 12, 1959 to the late Lloyd and Doris (Ferguson) Self. Kevin was a 1978 graduate of Central Catholic High School. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Ashland University and his D.C. from Life Chiropractic College. He played football and wrestled in...
Summer Rae Rowley
Dec 10, 2021
Summer Rae Rowley, age 36, passed away on December 10th, 2021. Summer was a free spirited soul who will be missed in countless ways by her family and friends. Summer loved her family fiercely, especially her daughter Ellie. She was very strong-willed and said she was raising her daughter to be strong just like her Mom taught her to...
Mart "Charlie" Gayhart
Dec 9, 2021
Mart “Charlie” Gayhart, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on December 09, 2021. He was born in Hazard, Kentucky to the late Jim and Dora (Fugate) Gayhart on May 26, 1938. He married Henrietta Miller on June 30, 1962 and they shared over 59 years together until his passing. Charlie retired as a Foreman for Grief...
Jessie Sue Smith-Dampier
Dec 9, 2021
Jessie Sue Smith - Dampier, 66, passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2021. She was born in Upper Glade, WV on December 19, 1954 to the late Roy Lee and Mary Faye (Reed) Smith. She was known as the neighborhood mom, dedicated to her children and helping raise many of the children around the area. She was a member...
Romaine Vanryzin
Dec 9, 2021
Romaine VanRyzin, age 58 of Massillon passed away on December 09, 2021. She was born in Massillon on December 17, 1962 to the late Jack and Laura (Talani) Maynard. She was a 1982 graduate of Washington Massillon High School. She married David James VanRyzin on October 26, 1985 and they shared 36 years together until her passing. Romaine retired...
Patrick C Todoran
Dec 9, 2021
Patrick C. Todoran, 79, passed away after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Canton, Ohio to the late Charles and Elizabeth Todoran on May 19, 1942. Patrick worked as a salesman in industrial coatings. He was a volunteer for several entities including Meals on Wheels, the Memorial Tournament, Arthritis Foundation Auto Show, and the Canton...
Otis Richard Keller
Dec 8, 2021
Otis Richard Keller, 57; also known as “Richard” “Rich” or “Shorty” by family and close friends, went home to be with the Lord on December 8th, 2021. Richard was born in Massillon, Ohio on July 9th, 1964, to the late Veronica Keller and Leroy Smith. Richard grew up in Richmond, California where he lived for many years. In 2000,...
