All Obituaries

Linda Crawford, age 68 of Beach City, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at her residence. She was born April 5, 1951, in Massillon the daughter of the late Charles and Thelma (McFarren) Parnacott. Linda was a RN for 35 years.  She was a member of St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Malvern. Linda is survived by son, William Crawford; two granddaughters, Brianna (Dustin) Loudiana and Angelina Crawford; great-grandson, Dean; two brothers, Larry (Violet) Parnacott and Leslie (Gimmy)...

 Floyd D. (Bud) Schmidt, age 93 of Navarre, passed away on July 8, 2019.  He was born in Massillon on March 1, 1926 to the late Frank and Florence (Heck) Schmidt.  He graduated from Washington High School in 1944 and served in the U.S. Army as a M/Sgt. during WWII.    He was a member of Holy Family Parish, the Parish Men’s Club, and Navarre V.F.W. 5047.   He retired in 1984 from former Republic Steel as an accountant where he had worked for 30...

Vera M. Schworm, age 89 of North Canton passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born on May 31, 1930 in North Canton, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Laura (Marchand) Schworm.  Vera retired after 20 years of service in 1990 from Peninsula Bank of San Diego where she was an administrative officer.  Previously she had worked for 10 years at Shafer-Messerly Drugs in North Canton. She was a member of Trinity Church United Church of Christ in Canal...

Terri Dodd, age 68 of Strasburg, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Meadow Wind Health Care Center. She was born January 7, 1951, the daughter of Charles and Erma (McCaslin) Baker. Terri graduated from Fairless High School in 1969 and Tusco Beauty College.  Terri is survived by her mother, Erma Baker; daughter, Johanna Williams, son, Robert (Wendy) Williams; grandchildren, Aaron, Hayley, Kaine, Spencer, and Sawyer; two sisters, Renee Baker and Becky Baker-Welch and nieces and...

Laura Carucci (May 10, 1961- July 4, 2019) of Canton, passed away on Thursday morning after a brief battle with cancer. Beloved daughter of Robert and Judith Ciani, sister to Lynda (Mark) Walker; Laura was born and raised on Long Island, NY where she met and married husband John Carucci. They shared 37 wonderful years of marriage and raised two sons; Robert Carucci (Andrea Carosiello) and Brian (Amanda) Carucci and cherished one granddaughter, Gwen Carucci (who may or may not have been...

James E. Burns, age 69 of Canton, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019. He was born June 12, 1950, in Pittsburgh the son of the late James and Sarah (Schaefer) Burns. James is survived by sister, Lynn McQueen and nieces, Kelly and Jeni. Memorial service will be held on Monday, July 1, 2019 at 6 P.M. at Heitger Funeral Home - Jackson Chapel, 5850 Wales Ave. N.W., Massillon, Ohio  44646. Condolences to the family may be made here on our tribute wall. Heitger Funeral Home and Crematory -...

Rick B. Helmick Jr., age 54, of Massillon, passed away on June 25, 2019. He was born Sept 30, 1964 in Canton and is the son of Richard and Lucy (Cook) Helmick Sr. of Cadiz, Ohio. Rick worked at Powell Electric in Canton. In addition to his parents, he is survived by son John Christopher Helmick, brothers Jeffrey and Brian Helmick, sister Sheri Warga and granddaughter Jadyn Helmick. He was preceded in death by his sons Jeremy and Daryl. In keeping with his wishes there will be no...

Carl R. Kegley, age 82 of Perry Twp., passed away on June 20, 2019.  He was born in Greenup, KY and retired from the former Republic Steel Corp. in Massillon.  He enjoyed race cars and fishing and was an avid motorcyclist. Carl is survived by his wife of 62 years, Roseann (Kouth) Kegley, son Russell Kegley, daughters Roxann (Gary) Stewart and Robin (Ed) Huff, brother William (Helen) Kegley, daughter-in-law Jonnie Kegley, thirteen grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren.  He...

Kaye L. Cook, age 77 of Massillon, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at her residence. She was born January 12, 1942, in Barberton, the daughter of the late Charles and Fae (Bienhaur) Wall. Kaye retired from General Tire after 10 years of service where she was a bookkeeper and secretary. She was a former member of the Canton Corvette Club. Kaye enjoyed crafting, working in the yard, and spending time with her Collies and was known as “The Collie Whisperer.” Kaye is survived...

Donna Rae Huffman, age 80 of Jackson Twp., passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 at her residence. She was born August 24, 1938, in Jackson, MI, the daughter of the late Paul and Beulah (Carroll) Knoll. Donna and her husband, Ralph were the owners of the Snip Shop at Amherst Center.  She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church Sewing Ladies.  Donna is survived by son, Jeff P. Cochran; two step-sons, Bradley K Huffman, Mike Huffman; step-daughter, Melissa A Huffman; three sisters, Paulette...