Mark M Smith
Aug 1, 2021
Mark Merton Smith, born on October 30, 1932, was the third of seven children born to the late Elder Adolphus and Augusta Dorthelius Banks Smith. At the age of 4, Mark moved with his family from Cambridge Ohio to Canton where Elder Smith accepted the Pastorate of Christ Temple Church, now known as the Greater Bethel Apostolic Church. Elder...
Richard "R.C." C. Arrington
Aug 1, 2021
Richard “R.C.” Arrington departed this life on Sunday, August 01, 2021. Richard was born on March 15, 1926 in Massillon, to the late Romie and Theresa (Blackmon) Arrington. He retired as Golf Coach of South Carolina State University. He enjoyed watching all sports, but excelled in golf, tennis, football, basketball and shooting pool. He was inducted into the Negro...
Daphna I. Grass
Jul 31, 2021
Daphna I. Grass, 87, of Navarre, passed away at her residence on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Daphna was born on October 12, 1933, in Raleigh, WV, the daughter of Alton and Nellie (Anderson) Smith. Daphna worked in the cafeteria at Navarre Elementary and retired from the Massillon State Hospital after 30 years of service. She loved her birds and...
Peggy Doris Naetzel
Jul 31, 2021
Peggy Doris Naetzel, 75, passed away on July 31, 2021 following a brief illness. She was born in Canton on June 27, 1946 to the late William and Virginia (Leonard) Thompson. She was a 1964 graduate of Lincoln High School. She was the office manager at Real Estate Properties, Inc. and volunteered at the Richville Grange. Peggy enjoyed, sewing,...
Christopher "Chris" Falconer
Jul 30, 2021
Christopher “Chris” Falconer, age 53 of Canton, passed away on July 30, 2021. Chris was born on April 24, 1968 in Canton to Victor and April Falconer. He loved spending time with his family. Chris was as generous with his teasing as he was with his love. He was an altruistic mentor to many, caring for friends and extended...
Deborah A Tessanne
Jul 29, 2021
Deborah A. Tessanne, 66, of Massillon, passed away on July 29, 2021 due to declining health. She was born on December 14, 1954 in Barnesville, Ohio, to the late Billy and Betty (Furer) Hoskinson. She was a 1973 proud, graduate of Washington High School. Deborah loved the simple things in life. She was most comfortable at home, where her...
Cathy Tish'Chara Prowell - Ursery
Jul 27, 2021
Cathy Tish’Chara Prowell-Ursery passed on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Cathy was born on March 11, 1972, in Massillon, Ohio. Cathy graduated from North Central High School in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1990. She was a graduate of Kentucky State University, earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Administration in 1996. During her time at Kentucky State University, Cathy was...
Douglas A. Owens
Jul 26, 2021
Douglas A. Owens, 59, of Perry Township, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021. Doug was born on July 27, 1961, in Massillon, the son of the late Malcolm H. and MaryAnn (Morris) Owens. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1979 graduate of Perry High School. Doug loved spending time with his dogs, Molly and...
Richard J. Zyla
Jul 24, 2021
Richard J. Zyla, age 84, of Jackson Twp. passed away after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born on August 27, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Joseph and Bernice Zyla. He married Bette Boyd on May 07, 1960 and they shared 61 years together. Richard proudly served his country as a Green Beret in the...
Mary Ellen Sladic
Jul 23, 2021
Mary Ellen Sladic, 68, made her transition on July 23, 2021 with her brother Joe and sister-in-law, Laura by her side. In addition to Joe and Laura, Mary is survived by her cousins Pam and Joe Palosi and Jane and Joe Tavcar. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Mary Sladic. Mary will forever have a...
Barbara J Budner
Jul 22, 2021
Barbara J. Budner, 84, of Massillon, passed away on July 22, 2021. She was born in Canton on February 11, 1937 to the late Goebel and Alice (Arnold) Yeary. She was a graduate of McKinley High School and a year later married the love of her life, William F. Budner whom she shared 49 wonderful years together before his...
Michael A Smith
Jul 22, 2021
Michael “Mike” A. Smith, age 70 of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on July 22, 2021. Mike was born on October 8, 1950 in Massillon to William and V. Jean (Webb) Smith. He retired as a Correction Officer from the Stark County Regional Corrections Center. Mike enjoyed spending time on his pontoon boat and fishing. He loved working in the...
Patsy J. King
Jul 21, 2021
Patsy J. King, 67, of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Patsy was born on October 14, 1953, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Willie L. and Esther B. (Calhoun) Cleveland. Patsy worked for the Voca Corporation, which is now ResCare for 30 years. She enjoyed crocheting and was a Massillon Tigers Football fan. Most of...
Nikki Gale Branson Dickerhoof
Jul 20, 2021
Nikki Gale Branson Dickerhoof, 76, passed away on July 20, 2021 at the Carroll Heath Care Center following an extended illness. She was born in Fort Madison, Iowa to Joseph E. and Xira L. (Clites) Branson on August 15, 1944. Nikki received her Bachelors of Science and Her Masters of Science in Speech Pathology from Kent State University. She...
Margaret Jane Goodnight
Jul 19, 2021
Margaret Jane Goodnight, 85, passed away following an extended illness. She was born in Massillon on November 12, 1935 to Rowland and Sara (Thomas) Harrold. Margaret was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth B. Goodnight, whom she married on March 24, 1956; their children, Michael (Lorrie) Goodnight, Mark J. (Julie Schnider) Goodnight...
Peter "Pete" E. Wagner
Jul 19, 2021
Peter “Pete” E. Wagner, age 84, of Massillon, passed away surrounded by his loving family on July 19, 2021. He was born on October 12, 1936 in Massillon, to the late Edwin and Mable (Bailey) Wagner. He married Susan Bristor on January 02, 1965 and they shared over 56 years together until his passing. Pete worked as a Laborer...
Shirley Ann Baker
Jul 19, 2021
Shirley A. Baker, age 66 of Massillon, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 18, 2021. She was born on June 03, 1955 to Verdella (Jones) and the late Jim Baker in Montgomery, Alabama. She was a 1974 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. Shirley worked as a Hall Monitor for Massillon City...
Willie R. Mccoy
Jul 19, 2021
Willie R. McCoy Jr, 66, passed away on July 19, 2021, following a brief illness. He was born in Meridian, Mississippi on September 11, 1954. Willie retired from Heinz and was a member of St. James AME, Zion Church. He is survived by his wife, Sandra (Hines) McCoy, whom he married on February 4, 1974; Their children, Iysha, Willie...
Lorenz X Johnson
Jul 18, 2021
Lorenz Johnson, age 24 of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on July 18, 2021. Lorenz was born on April 3, 1997, in Massillon, Ohio. He graduated from Perry High School. Lorenz enjoyed watching the New Orleans Saints, Kobe Bryant, and playing NBA 2K. He liked listening to music and loved spending time with his family. He...
Paula Ann Heighton
Jul 18, 2021
Paula Ann Heighton, 63, of Perry Township, passed away peacefully at her residence with her family by her side, on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Paula was born in Canton, on May 28, 1958, the daughter of Earl F. and Velma L. (Berry) Deitrick, Sr. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1977 graduate of McKinley High...
