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Leslie J Rainey

Leslie J Rainey

Jul 2, 2024

Leslie J. Rainey, age 80, of Jackson Twp., passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Country Lawn Nursing Home and Rehab.. She was born October 2, 1943, in Parkersburg the daughter of the late Bernard and Mary (Gallagher) Hamilton. Along with her late husband, Leslie operated their family business, Rainey's Appliance Service. She was a member of...

Barbara E. (Yoder)  Snyder

Barbara E. (Yoder) Snyder

Jun 26, 2024

Barbara E. Snyder, age 77, of Jackson Twp., passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, following a period of declining health. She was born October 19, 1946, in Canton, the daughter of  the late George and Betty (Fox) Yoder. Barbara worked as a secretary and receptionist in the x-ray department at Mercy Medical Center and retired after 44 years of...

Carol A. (Price)  Speicher

Carol A. (Price) Speicher

Jun 25, 2024

Carol A. Speicher, age 81, of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024. She was born July 30, 1942, in Suffield, Ohio, the daughter of the late Robert and Grace (Brumbaugh) Price. Carol retired from NOVA Behavioral Health where she was a medical record clerk. She was a member of East Nimishillen Church of the Brethren. She loved doing...

Mike Crocker

Mike Crocker

Jun 24, 2024

Mike Crocker, age 71 of North Canton, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024 at Aultman Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born December 28, 1952, in Enterprise, AL to the late Connie B. and Molly Adele (Cochran) Crocker. He graduated in 1975 from Auburn University, AL with a BS in Business Administration. As a new graduate he became...

Eleanore E. Grunden

Eleanore E. Grunden

Jun 23, 2024

Eleanore E. Grunden, age 98 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024. She was born June 20, 1926, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Matthew and Susan (Sirotiock) Chovan. Eleanore retired from MCA Sign Co. where she was a bookkeeper for more than 30 years. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church where she loved...

Brian Christopher Wade

Brian Christopher Wade

Jun 13, 2024

Brian Christopher Wade, age 34 of Jackson Twp., passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Akron City Hospital.

He was born June 16, 1989, in Delaware, Ohio, the son of Timothy and Diana "Lynn" (Mitchell) Wade.

Brian graduated from Jackson High School where he participated in swimming and soccer.  He also attended Kent State University....

Ronald R. Rinner

Ronald R. Rinner

Jun 8, 2024

Ronald R. Rinner, age 78 of North Canton, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024.

He was born August 8,1945, in Portland, Maine, the son of the late Ralph and Frances (Caddes) Rinner and was raised in Steubenville, Ohio.  His life forever changed one night when a girl named Marilyn Geddis missed her bus and he gave her...

Charles "Roger" Mendenhall

Charles "Roger" Mendenhall

May 31, 2024

Charles "Roger" Mendenhall, age 83, of Massillon, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024. He was born February 1, 1941, in Marietta, Ohio, the son of the late Homer and Margaret (Knowlton) Mendenhall. Roger was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force having served during the Vietnam Era. He retired from St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company after 30...

Larry Baker

Larry Baker

May 27, 2024

Larry Baker, age 71, of North Lawrence, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 at Community Hospice Truman House following a lengthy illness. He was born August 3, 1952, in Massillon, the son of the late Ervin and Grace (Hartman) Baker . Larry worked as telephone communications installer. He was a member of  M.O.D.A. Dirt Bike Club, he...

Gloria A. Smith

Gloria A. Smith

May 25, 2024

Gloria A. Smith, age 93 of Canal Fulton, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024 at her home surrounded by family. She was born October 12, 1930, in Tacoma, WA, the daughter of the late Charles and Gladys (Christiansen) Parke. She was a member of Amherst Community Church. Gloria is survived by her husband of 71 years, James Smith; children,...

George E. Heitger

George E. Heitger

May 21, 2024

George E. Heitger, Sr., age 58,of North Lawrence, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024, following a period of declining health.

He was born July 11, 1965, in Massillon. George  worked at Chapel Hill Nursing Home for over 31 years. He was a member of Stark County Rabbit Club.  He enjoyed his rabbits, guinea pigs, and...

Joseph P. Natoli

Joseph P. Natoli

May 15, 2024

Joseph Natoli, age 81, of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born November 10, 1942, in Massillon the son of  the late Joseph and Annette (Cardinal) Natoli. Joseph retired from Fiber Corr after 30 years of service. He was a member of AA since 1974. Joseph is survived by...

Adam Craig Feichter

Adam Craig Feichter

May 14, 2024

Adam Craig Feichter, 42, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on May 14, 2024 in Dallas Texas. He was born on August 24, 1981 in Massillon, Ohio.

Adam was a loving and wonderful son, brother, uncle, godfather, and a friend to all he met. He was known for his kind and generous nature.

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William "Bill" J. Tranick

William "Bill" J. Tranick

May 12, 2024

William J. Tranick, age 94 of Jackson Township, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Rose Lane Care Facility. He was born January 5, 1930, in South Pymatuning Twp., PA. He was an Air Force Veteran serving during the Korean War. He was a graduate of University of Pittsburgh "Cum Lade" in 1958 and attended OSU and received his...

Karl U. Wuerminghausen

Karl U. Wuerminghausen

May 7, 2024

Karl Wuerminghausen, age 59, of Jackson Twp., passed away following a brief battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. He was born January 8, 1965, in Menden, Germany, the son of Karl O. Wuerminghausen of Germany, and the late Brunhilde Wuerminghausen. Karl was a project engineer working in the corrugated packaging industry.  He was passionate about his work...

Donald A. Kyser

Donald A. Kyser

May 7, 2024

Donald A. Kyser, age 84 of Jackson Township, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls. He was born January 25, 1940, in Akron the son of the late Wilbur and Mabel (Ulm) Kyser. He graduated from Akron East High and Kent State University. Don retired from Goodyear Tire Interplant Relations after...

Frank P. Leonard

Frank P. Leonard

May 5, 2024

On May 5, 2024, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather moved on to join his son, Steven.  Frank was born December 23, 1934, to Frank Sr. and Opal Leonard in Massillon, Ohio.  In 1953, he married his beloved wife, Jean (Lynn), and they went on to have four children.  In life he was known for his quick...

Linda Mae (Gray) Ady

Linda Mae (Gray) Ady

May 5, 2024

Linda Mae (Gray) Ady May 8, 1948 - May 5, 2024 - 75 years old

Linda Mae Ady died on May 5, 2024 at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton surrounded by family. After years of battling multiple illness, she is at rest with the Lord.

Linda was born on May 8, 1948...

Paul James Addessi

Paul James Addessi

Apr 25, 2024

Paul James Addessi, age 80, of Jackson Township, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Rose Lane Health Center following a 3 year courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born June 7, 1943, in Canton, the son of the late Domenic and Pauline (Jeffries) Addessi. Paul owned Maca Mold and Machine Company for 20 years and retired in...

Eugenia E. (Pandrea)  Naugle

Eugenia E. (Pandrea) Naugle

Apr 19, 2024

Eugenia E. Naugle, age 90 of Massillon, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 3, 1933, in Louisville, Ohio,  the daughter of  the late Nicholas and Emily (Dragus) Pandrea. Eugenia was a telephone operator for Ohio Bell and a homemaker. She loved watching birds, enjoyed animals, and was...

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