obituaries

Jan 30, 2021

Shirley Ann Jordan, age 76 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. She was born March 3, 1944, in Massillon the daughter of the late Harry and Esther (Rohr) Jordan. Shirley retired from the Hoover Company after 32 years of service. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Shirley loved...

Jan 30, 2021

Carol Ann Whitis, age 84 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Amherst Meadows. She was born August 21, 1936, in Massillon the daughter of the late Warren and Emma (Ries) Dretke. She enjoyed her flowers both inside and out.  "Mother had a green thumb and could set something to grow on a city street!"  She also...

Jan 28, 2021

Gary L. Young

of Canton, Ohio passed away Thursday, January 28 from battling COVID-19.  Gary was born 1940 in Fremont, Ohio to the late Maynard and Leona (Krawetzke) Young.

He graduated from Green Springs High School in 1958 and the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) in Kings Point, NY in...

Jan 26, 2021

Randy B. Bennett, age 54 of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at his home.

He was born in Massillon, Ohio on October 26, 1966, son of the late Beverly R. and Deloris  (Mayle) Bennett.

He had attended Fairless High School and had worked at Ferraro's Restaurant .

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Jan 20, 2021

Ray Wesley Rankin, 83, passed away at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio on January 20, 2021.

Ray was born in Wilmot, Ohio, June 24, 1937, to Dempsey and Maxine (Owens) Rankin.  Raised in Navarre, he graduated from Navarre High School in 1955 and enlisted in the United States Navy. He served as a Radioman aboard the salvage/rescue...

Jan 20, 2021

Shirley L. Mullins-Brown, age 81 of Canton, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at The Pines Healthcare Center. She was born April 16, 1939, in Clay, West Virginia, the daughter of  the late  Sherman and Pearl (Graham) Mullins.

Shirley retired from Smuckers after 28 years of service.

Shirley is survived by her husband...

Jan 19, 2021

Hristos S. Katsaras age 68 of Canton passed away on January 19, 2021 at his residence. He was born May 1, 1952 in Kaparelli, Greece the son of the late Spiro and Ellenh Katsaras. Hristos served in the Greek military. He owned Ladd Painting in Massillon for 20 years. He was a member of the Painter's Local...

Jan 19, 2021

Wallace "Wally" W. Tessanne, II, age 70, of Massillon, passed away on January 19, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was a former member of the Massillon Moose for over 40 years and the Sons of Herman. Wally had worked for Fleming Foods and retired from Whistler Plumbing. He is survived by his wife of 51...

Jan 18, 2021

Blaze S. Malinajdovski, age 81, of Perry Heights, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021. He was born August 29, 1939, in Strbovo Prespa, Macedonia, son of the late Spiro and Jordana Malinajdovski Blaze was a retired carpenter. He was a son, husband, father, uncle, and grandfather. He was dear friend to many and loved to spend time...

Jan 16, 2021

Genevieve S. Shark, age 90, of Massillon, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Laurels of Massillon surrounded by those who loved her. She was born April 11, 1930, in Charleroi, PA, the daughter of the late Mervin and Mary (Martinet) Spence.  She attended Charleroi High School where she was a majorette. She also attended California State University in...

Jan 16, 2021

"Rusty" Russell Louis Miller, Jr., age 67, of Jackson Township, rejoiced as he met his Lord on Saturday, January 16, 2021. He was born in Canton on February 2, 1953.

He was a 1971 graduate of Saint Thomas Aquinas High school and received degrees in Accounting and Finance from Malone College in 1975.  While he attended Malone...

Jan 14, 2021

Wanda L. Parsons, age 70 of Massillon, and formerly of Lake Worth, Florida, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born September 27, 1950, in Empire, Ohio, the daughter of  the late Frank J. Little and Shirley (Howell) Burns. Wanda retired from Sams Club in 2020 after 13 years of service. Wanda...

Jan 9, 2021

Michael G. Wagoner, age 65 of Canton, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born November 15, 1955, in Massillon the son of the late Delbert and Carol (Shaidnagle) Wagoner. Michael grew up at St. Barbara Catholic Parish in Massillon. He had a big heart and enjoyed music...

Jan 6, 2021

"We would much prefer to leave our home in the body and be at home with the Lord." (2 Corinthians 5:8)

At 2:40am, Wednesday, January 6th, 2021, Richard "Dick" Clemens left his temporary earthly home, for his eternal home in heaven. Richard is preceded in passing by his parents Loretta (Martin), Richard G. Clemens, his beloved step-father...

Jan 6, 2021

Clarise Mitchell, age 53 of Canton, and formerly of Massillon and Alliance, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021. She was born in Chicago on October 20, 1967 daughter of the late Lula Mae Odom. Clarise was a home health aide and had worked at several nursing homes in the area. She enjoyed watching movies, the outdoors, and...

Jan 5, 2021

Glenn W. Gonter, age 78 formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at his home in Massillon. He was born August 28, 1942, in Canton. Glenn was a retired car salesman and also enjoyed selling items at flea markets. He really enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and caring for his pets. Glenn is...

Jan 4, 2021

Shirley Mildred (Towle) Rudy, age 90, died on Monday, January 4, 2021, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio, of severe covid - pneumonia. She was born December 14, 1930, in Warwick, Rhode Island. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, George D. Rudy; her parents George Clifton and Mildred (Marston) Towle of Newport, RI; her brother George; her...

Jan 4, 2021

Joseph C. Mahoney, age 87 of Perry Twp., passed away at his home on January 4, 2021.

He was born June 3, 1933 in Elizabeth, WV, son of the late Joseph and Harriet (Lash) Mahoney.

Joe was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served in the U.S. Army.

Joe and...

Jan 2, 2021

James "UJ" Jones, age 73 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021. He was born October 4, 1947, in Massillon the son of Thomas and Rose (Simon) Jones. No service to be held at this time and cremation has taken place. Condolences to the family may be made at www.heitger.com Heitger Funeral Home and Crematory 330-833-3248...

Dec 30, 2020

Michael J. Byham, age 60 of Jackson Township, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020. He was born September 1, 1960 in Canton, the son of Philip Byham and the late Mary (Elias) Byham. After graduating from Jackson High School he served in the Army as an MP for 4 years. Mike worked at Chemionics in Akron, where he was...