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Trina Marie Haught
Mar 21, 2021
Trina Marie Haught, 44, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, following a courageous battle with cancer on March 21, 2021. She was born June 3, 1976 in Massillon to Chris C. and Sharon L. (Piper) Nichols. Trina was a graduate of Tuslaw High School, Class of 1994 and Ashland University, Class of 1999. She...
William "Bill" Ross Kannel
Mar 21, 2021
William “Bill” Ross Kannel, 71, passed away unexpectedly on March 21, 2021. Bill was born in Massillon to his late parents William and Ruth Kannel, where he happily spent most of his life, attended every Tigers football game he could, and was lucky enough to find love twice. Bill grew up with his first love, Sharon, and they were...
Willie Clyde Scott
Mar 19, 2021
Willie Clyde Scott affectionately known as “Scottie” was born in Snowdoun, Alabama on June 16, 1931 to the late Alberta and Robert Scott Sr. Willie began his Christian journey at an early age when he became a member of Jericho AME Zion Church where he served faithfully for many years. He was educated in public schools in Montgomery. Willie...
Craig Anderson Duer
Mar 18, 2021
Craig Anderson Duer, age 80, of Perry Township crossed the finish line on March 18, 2021 after a 20 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born on September 02, 1940 to the late John and Jessie (Stalnaker) Duer. He was a graduate of Kent State and received his Master’s Degree in Engineering Management from the University of Southern...
Michael D. Tracy
Mar 17, 2021
Michael D. Tracy, age 64, of Massillon passed away on March 17, 2021, due to complications of Covid-19. He was born on September 12, 1956, to the late Robert and Lois Tracy. Michael was a graduate of Jackson High School class of 1975. He was employed with the Jackson Township Highway Department for 35 and a half years and...
Nancy L. Stone
Mar 17, 2021
Nancy Stone was a loving wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend to many. She left this world suddenly on March 17, 2021. She was born in Marietta on November 11, 1947, to the late Betty and Elroy “Shine” Short. She was a graduate of West Muskingum High School class of 1965. Nancy was a bus driver for Massillon...
Laura J. Jones
Mar 17, 2021
Laura J. Jones (Frank), 66, passed away at home and surrounded by family, on March 17th, 2021. She was born on November 15, 1954 to Robert and Helen Frank. Laura was the owner-operator of Oh Heavenly Dog & Pet Grooming for 36 years. Prior to her illness, she worked at Aultman Hospital as part of the kitchen staff. Other...
Charles D Woutat
Mar 16, 2021
Charles D. Woutat, 78, of Perry Township, passed away suddenly at his home on March 16, 2021. He was born in Massillon, Ohio on December 17, 1942 to the late Andre and Lola Woutat. In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his loving wife Malvina Woutat who passed on March 18, 2016, his siblings James...
Carmen Rocco Lacava
Mar 14, 2021
Carmen Rocco LaCava, age 80 of Massillon, went home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 14, 2021 after many long years of health issues and succumbing to Lewey Body Dementia. He was born in New Haven, Connecticut on January 05, 1941 to the late Louis and Carmella (Toce) LaCava He married Janet Nilson on July...
Twila G Fano
Mar 12, 2021
Twila G. Fano, 78 of Massillon, passed away on March 12, 2021 at 9:58 p.m. surrounded by her loving family. Born June 18, 1942 to the late Richard and Dorothy Ott. Preceded in death by her son, Steve McCormick, who passed away on March 1, 2021. Twila is survived by three daughters, Alice (Tim) Foltz, Theresa (Sam) Vorhies, Lana...
Thomas N. Persell
Mar 12, 2021
Thomas N. Persell, 83, of Massillon, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, March 12, 2021. Tom was born on Christmas Eve 1937, to Margaret and Joseph Persell. A lifelong resident of Massillon, he graduated from Central Catholic High School and retired from Republic Steel in 1987. Well known as a magician, Tom performed everything from large stage...
James K Laird
Mar 12, 2021
James K. Laird, age 59 of Parkersburg, West Virginia, passed away on March 12, 2021. James was born on August 20, 1961 in Massillon to Billy Joe and Catherine Laird. He enjoyed working on cars, doing bodywork, and racing. He was an entrepreneur and started many small businesses. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. He is preceded in...
Emmerson Lyle Bennett
Mar 11, 2021
Emmerson L. Bennett, 81, of Bolivar, passed away after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at his home. Emmerson was born on September 18, 1939 in Greenview, WV. He was the son of the late Ottie and Cloey (Myers) Bennett. He was preceded in death by all of his brothers, Clyde (Bobby), Emmett, Philip,...
Charles W Miller
Mar 10, 2021
Charles W. Miller, age 78 of Canton, passed away on March 10, 2021. He was born on April 27, 1942 in Massillon, Ohio to Frank and Cecilia (Henry) Miller. Charles served in the US Airforce and received his Bachelor’s Degree from Kent State University. He was the Controller at Walsh College, and was an auditor for many companies around...
Carole Ann Spicer
Mar 10, 2021
Carole Ann (Hickey) Spicer, 75 of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly at home on March 10, 2021. She was born on March 6, 1946 in Massillon to Robert and Martha (Omicinski) Hickey. Carole was a 1964 graduate of Central Catholic High School. She retired from Eaton Corp. and then worked with Faith in Action. She had a sweet and gentle...
Ted E. Johnson
Mar 9, 2021
Ted E. Johnson, 71, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Ted was born on May 10, 1949, in Massillon, the son of the late Ernest and Betty (Hawk) Johnson. He was a 1967 graduate of Washington High School. Ted was a United States Army veteran and served our country during the Vietnam War. He retired...
Ronald Victor James
Mar 9, 2021
Ronald Victor James, 76, passed away at Aultman Hospital on March 9, 2021. He was born in Canton to Robert Stevenson and Geraldine Kathryn (Slick) James Ron was a United States Navy Veteran and had retired from Skipco. He is survived by his companion, Joann M. Gardner. There will be no services. If anyone has information of other relatives...
André Gentile
Mar 7, 2021
André Karl Anton Gentile, age 62, of Grand Rapids, Michigan formerly of Canton, Ohio passed away on March 7, 2021. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 17, 1959. André was a graduate of McKinley High School class of 1977. He served in the U.S. Navy stationed in Subic Bay of the Philippines. André was an employee of...
Midloskia Herman Fite
Mar 6, 2021
Midloskia H. Fite, Sr. age 80, of Massillon, OH, passed away at his home march 6, 2021. He was born August 15, 1940 in Canton, OH to the late William and Estella (Henderson) Fite. He was a 1958 graduate of McKinley High School, Canton, OH. After graduation he served in The United states Army in Korea. He was employed...
Thomas "Tom" A Phipps
Mar 6, 2021
Thomas A. Phipps, 62, of Massillon, passed away on March 6, 2021. He was born on November 15, 1958 in Orrville, Ohio to the late Fitchue and Christine (Mullins) Phipps. He was a 1977 graduate of Smithville High School and also a graduate from the Wayne County Career Center where he received his degree as an LPN. Tom worked...
