All Obituaries

Dwayne Ammon, age 83  of  Massillon, passed away Friday, May 18, 2018.  He was born in Canton, son of the late Jesse and Goldie (Bunfill) Ammon.  He was a veteran and served in the U.S. Army Dwayne retired from Central States Can. He enjoyed playing euchre at area clubs and spending time with family and friends.  Dwayne is survived by his brother Eugene (Marie) Ammon, sister Norma (Claude) Lackey and several nieces and...

David A. Stark, 65 of North Canton, passed away on May 14, 2018.  He was born January 3, 1953 in Canton, the son of Evelyn and the late William Stark. David retired from Timken where he had worked for over 40 years. David was a member of Willowdale Lake for most of his life.  He was a certified Chevy mechanic and was an antique car enthusiast.  He is survived by his mother Evelyn Stark; brothers, William (Tami Clay) and Thomas Stark; daughter,...

Taylor  Kennady Heston, Jr., a kind and loving man, born February 7, 1931 in Cranford, NJ, passed away peacefully  May 13, 2018 at his home in Hills and Dales Village.  Preceeded in death by parents Taylor Kennady Heston Sr. and Frances Beardslee, sister Caroline Apgar.  He attended Pingry School in NJ where he was captain of the football team.  He graduated from Lehigh University with an ME degree and was a member of Chi Psi Fraternity.  ...

Patricia A. (Welch) Wise, age 83 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018. She was born August 19, 1934, in Massillon the daughter of the late Jerome and Clara (Malquit) Welch. Patricia had worked for her parents at Welch’s Bakery. She was a very loving mother, sister, and grandmother. Patricia is survived by her son and daughter-in-law; Timothy and Kathryn Slinger, daughter; Pamela Cole and sisters; Suzanne Berbari and Jeannie Hodgson; brother, Jerry...

Arlene M. Morris, age 91 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Hanover House. She was born September 16, 1926, in West Virginia the daughter of the late William and Toy (Westfall) Eakins. She enjoyed being around her family. Arlene is survived by sons, Jim Morris and William A. Morris; daughters, Janet Mathis, Margie Hasenbuhler, Sylvia Pulliam; brother, Roy Eakins; 10 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by...

Larry G. Kemp, age 79 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018.   He was born February 27, 1939, in  Massillon, the son of  the late Ralph and Catherine (Lantzer) Kemp. Larry retired from Reiter Dairy and was a member of Teamsters 348.    Larry is survived by his wife Donna; son, Douglas Kemp (Laurie Daviduk); daughter, Julie Stanford; sisters, Lois Hardesty and  Linda Baum, nieces, Connie Marsh and Dayna Legg, good friend Wanda...

"J.B."  (Sylvia) Woodall, age 71 of Massillon, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born May 30, 1946, in Akron, daughter of the late William and Thresa (Lucas) Tietz.  J. B. was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, was a great cook and enjoyed entertaining.  She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Dennis and Gail Woodall, daughter Paula Brown, brothers William, Irvin and Ron...

Mildred "Millie" Ivan, age 101, of Massillon, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Rose Lane Care Facility. She was born January 7, 1917, in Homestead, PA, the daughter of the late Fred and Barbara (Shakula) Kowell.  Mildred worked along side of her late husband, Andy, who co-owned and operated A & D Foodarama for 30 years. She was a member of Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Canton, Massillon Woman's Club, and Shady Hollow Country Club where she...

John F. Bushkill, age 72 of Canal Fulton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 28, 1945 in East St. Louis, Illinois, the son of  the late Fred and Reva (Murphy) Bushkill. John retired from Babcock and Wilcox after  45 years of service. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and K of C Council #554, 3rd Degree and 4th Degree Bishop Massillon Assembly,...

Thomas D. Brennan, age 88 of Massillon, passed away Monday, April 30, 2018 following a brief illness. He was born June 18, 1929, in Lima the son of the late Cletus and Katherine (Shaw) Brennan. Tom was a veteran of the Army serving during the Korean Conflict. Thomas was self employed owning his own company, Advanced Coffee Concepts. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council #554, 3rd degree.  He was formerly a long time...