Nora L Baker
Jul 15, 2021
Nora L. Baker, 95, of Massillon, passed away peacefully at her home on July 15, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 15, 1925 in Navarre to the late Nicholas and Catherine (Hug) Langenfeld. Nora was a 1943 graduate of Navarre High School and was a proud member of the Navarre Rams Band. She had...
Mary Ann Kompara
Jul 15, 2021
Mary Ann Kompara walked into God’s arms on Thursday, July 15, 2021, with an army of family and friends awaiting her arrival. Mary was born on January 26, 1926, to the late George and Rose Smer, Sr. Together again Mary and her loving husband Ed had four children. She is survived by Timothy Kompara, Linda (Robin) Kompara and Kathy...
Louis C Hupp
Jul 14, 2021
Louis “Lou” C. Hupp, born on December 12, 1938, passed away peacefully at home on July 14, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Margaret Rowlands and Raymond Hupp. Leaving behind his wife of 47 years, Nancy Hupp, children, Margie (Frank) Centrone, Scott (Norma) Hupp, and Tracy Hupp, step-children, Renee (Randy) Spino, Michelle Strobelt, and Kent Gutshall,...
Lloyd Earl Breeden
Jul 14, 2021
Lloyd Earl Breeden, age 74 of Massillon, passed away on July 14, 2021. Lloyd was born on May 5, 1947 in Cambridge, Ohio to Raymond and Vera (Vance) Breeden. He proudly served in the US Marines during Vietnam. Lloyd retired as a pipe fitter from Republic Steel. He enjoyed camping, gambling and riding motorcycles. Lloyd also enjoyed going to...
Trevance R. Mccoy
Jul 13, 2021
Trevance R. McCoy, 26, passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2021. He was born in Canton on June 14, 1995. He was a graduate of Washington High School. Trevance was also student at Stark State and a contractor. He is survived by his mother, Sandra (Hines) McCoy; siblings, Iysha, Willie III,Victor, Karole and Ishay McCoy; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces;...
Tyronea M. (Hill) Redrick Knox
Jul 12, 2021
Tyronea M. (Hill) Redrick Knox was the second bundle of joy born on July 1, 1944 in Massillon, Ohio to the proud parents of William (RIP) Hill and Charlotte Hill who both preceded her in death, along with her brother William and Douglas Hill and a special, Mary Clark. Tyronea accepted Christ at an early age and became a...
James E. Bradfield
Jul 11, 2021
James “Jim” Edward Bradfield, 85, passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2021. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on December 16, 1935 to Viola Evelyn Carmichael and James William Bradfield. He was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls Senior High School, Class of 1953. He married to Marilyn (Bissell) on September 02, 1972 and they shared over 48 years...
Susan R. (Bogovich) Doran
Jul 10, 2021
Susan R. (Bogovich) Doran, 77, passed away following an extended illness on July 10, 2021. She was born in Massillon on June 10, 1944 to Michael and Sophia (Zapponi) Bogovich. She graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1962 and went to work at Eaton Manufacturing retiring in 1996. She volunteered at the St. Mary’s Catholic School Library. Susan...
Annie Marchuk
Jul 8, 2021
Annie Marchuk, 95, of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on June 18, 1926, and was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Karmazin) Marchuk. Annie worked at the former Youngstown U.S. Steel Corporation for 36 years and was a member of the U.S. Steel Retirees Luncheon Club and the...
Christopher Beau Picot
Jul 8, 2021
Christopher Beau Picot, age 36, passed away unexpectedly on July 8th at his home in Washington, D.C. He was an independent contractor and proud owner of District Soundproofing. Born in Massillon, Christopher was a 2004 graduate of Washington High School, and studied horticulture, construction management and civil engineering at OSU. During his time at OSU, he founded a non-profit...
Ryan Richard Smith
Jul 7, 2021
Ryan Richard Smith, age 33 of Alliance, passed away suddenly on July 7, 2021. Ryan was born on December 13, 1987 in Dover, Ohio to Eric and Lori (Kohl) Smith. He graduated from Oak Harbor High School and worked as a Roofer. Ryan was an amazing dad, and adored being his children’s t-ball and soft ball coach. He enjoyed...
Marilyn J. Hammel
Jul 7, 2021
Marilyn J. Hammel, 92, a lifelong resident of Massillon, passed away on July 7, 2021 at Danbury where she resided since 2017. She was born on September 23, 1928 to the late Howard and Loretta (Knobb) Millar. Marilyn was a 1947 graduate of Washington High School and worked as an office manager for many years for Dr. A.L. DeSanctis....
Arthur J. Murrey
Jul 7, 2021
Arthur J. Murrey, 100, passed away unexpectedly on July 7, 2021. He was born in Sarahsville on March 3, 1921 to William and Ethel (Miller) Murrey. Arthur volunteered for the Conservation Corp and then was drafted in to the Army during WWII, where he served in the 8th Army Air Corps. He flew over 25 missions over Germany including...
Dolores May Kandle
Jul 6, 2021
Dolores May Kandle, 89, passed away on July 6, 2021, following an extended illness. She was born in Carnegie, Pennsylvania on April 10, 1932. Dolores was a graduate of Washington High School. She dedicated her life to the care of her family. She was a member of Newman Baptist Church. She is survived by her children, Todd (Robyn) Kandle...
Deborah Joy Mullins
Jul 5, 2021
In loving memory Deborah Joy (Walsh) Mullins, “Debbie”, age 45, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021. She will be remembered for her joyful personality, beautiful singing voice, and genuine smile. She was a devoted wife, caring mother, beloved sister, and friend to all who crossed her path. She loved the Lord with all her heart and treated everyone in...
William "Bill" S Harmon
Jul 5, 2021
William “Bill” Harmon passed away on July 5, 2021. His loves can be simplified as the 5 F’s: Football, Fishing, Food, Friends, and Family. Not necessarily in that order. Through all of life’s adversities, Bill owned the Power of Positivity. He never had an unkind thing to say about anyone and he was an unwavering Father, Poppy, and Friend....
William "Bill" J. Mitzel
Jul 5, 2021
William “Bill” Mitzel, age 75 of North Canton, passed away in his home, surrounded by his family on July 5, 2021. Bill was born on October 4, 1945 in Massillon, Ohio to Joseph and Hilda (Gray) Mitzel. He was an over the road truck driver most of his life. Bill enjoyed fishing, watching and collecting sports memorabilia. He loved...
Timothy E. Bryan
Jul 4, 2021
Timothy E. Bryan, 55, passed away at home surrounded by his family on July 4, 2021, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Canton on August 5, 1965 to James and Janet (Cole) Bryan. He was a 1983 graduate of Perry High School and was the plant manager at Ball Metalpack in North Canton. Tim...
Gary D. Fair
Jul 4, 2021
Gary D. Fair, 77, of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Gary was born on June 25, 1944, in Canton, the son of the late Raymond and Gladys (Gephart) Fair. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1962 graduate of Lincoln High School. Following his graduation, Gary attended Kent State University where he was...
Vaughn Emanuel Mohler Iii
Jul 3, 2021
Vaughn E. Mohler III, age 42 of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 03, 2021. He was born on July 30, 1978 to Vaughn and Dianna (Strong) Mohler. He was a 1996 graduate of Massillon Washington High School where he played both football and baseball. He was a proud Massillon Tiger and had an accomplished career as a...
