obituaries

Feb 16, 2019

Judith Ann Cale, age 70 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her friends. She was born September 25, 1948, in Canton, the daughter of Opal and Sarah (Bergaman) Cale. Judith worked at X-Excel Day Hab in North Canton. Judith is survived by her house mates and the loving staff and...

Feb 12, 2019

Jeffrey K. Nickels Sr., age 62 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019. He worked for Heinz for over 30 years. Jeffrey is survived by his wife of 30 years, Stacy Nickels, son and son-in-law Jeffrey and Johann, sons Adrian and Cody, daughter Briana, brother Pat, sisters Pam and Sandie, grandchildren Zayda and Jaxson.  He was...

Feb 11, 2019

Michaela Ann LeBarre, age 41 of North Canton, received her wings on February 11, 2019 leaving behind her mark on everyone's heart. She was born on June 29, 1977 the daughter of Cathy LeBarre and the late David LeBarre. She was loved by so many and will be missed by her son, Chance Emehiser (Erica Easterday), significant...

Feb 7, 2019

Judith Komlody, age 74 of North Canton, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Aultman Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born August 20, 1944, in Akron the daughter of the late William and Margaret (Bognar) Baksa. Judith is survived by her loving husband, Gerald Komlody; sons Timothy Komlody and Steven Komlody; grandson, Logan Komlody; and...

Feb 5, 2019

Larry "Doug" Carpenter, 52, of Massillon passed away on February 5, 2019 at Aultman Hospital.

He was born September 3, 1966 in West Viginia the son of Robert and Francis (Ashley) Carpenter.

He was a mechanic.

Doug will be deeply missed by his family.

Calling hours will be held...

Feb 5, 2019

Thomas W. Kemp, age 69 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Rose Lane Care Facility. He was born April 12, 1949, in Massillon, the son of the late Roy and Theresa (Halter) Kemp. Tom was a Marine veteran serving during Vietnam. He attended St. Mary Catholic Church and enjoyed drag racing  and his truck....

Feb 4, 2019

Milton "Gus" Miller, age 92 of Navarre, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 27, 1926, in Massillon, the son of the late Montford and Violet (Eby) Miller. He was a WWII veteran serving in the Navy. Gus retired in 1986 from R.G. Drage Vocational School after 9 years...

Jan 30, 2019

Kenneth M. Chaperlo, age 67 of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on January 30, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was a 1969 graduate of Washington High School.  He served his country in the Air Force during the Vietnam War.  He retired from the former Republic Steel with 34 years of service.  He...

Jan 28, 2019

Richard Lee Haythorn, age 66 of Lake Cable, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at Aultman Hospital. He was born April 1, 1952, in Canton, the son of the late Bryant and Leona (Harter) Haythorn. Richard graduated from Jackson High School and Stark Technical College with an associate degree in mechanical engineering. He was a member of...

Jan 27, 2019

Randolph H. Liebau, age 86 of Jackson Twp., passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019. He was born July 20, 1932, in Erie PA. son of the late Harold and Emma (Zielsdorf) Liebau. Randy retired from B. F. Goodrich where he was an industrial engineer.  He was a veteran of the Army serving during the Korean...

Jan 21, 2019

Robert P. Carson, age 85 of Green, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019. He was born June 2, 1933, in Sharon, PA, the son of the late Paul and Anna (Greene) Carson. Robert retired from his own business working in the housing industry and had also worked for B & W, IBM and ITT, performing contract work for NASA....

Jan 20, 2019

Georgia A. Sullivan, age 59 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019. She was born April 11, 1959, the daughter of the late Steven and Margaret (Simon) Jurkovich. Georgia has worked at Hanover House as a nurse aide.  She had a passion for caring for others; with a big heart and lots of love for what...

Jan 18, 2019

Emily (Spuhler) Merda, age 21 passed away unexpectedly on January 18, 2019. She was born May 10, 1997 in Canton. While a student at Jackson High School Emily enjoyed the culinary program leading to her employment at several local restaurants and most recently Papa Gyros. She was a beautiful person who knew how to make everyone laugh....

Jan 14, 2019

Lucy E. Meadows age 91, of Canton passed away January 14, 2019 at the Laurels of Canton. She was born on October 13, 1927 in West Virginia the daughter of the late George and Cynthia Foster. Lucy retired from Country Lawn Nursing Home where she was a nurse's aide for 23 years. She enjoyed spending time with...

Jan 13, 2019

Roger G. Clifton, age 81 of Canton, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019.  He was born in Uvalda, GA, on December 3, 1937 son of the late Willis and Vera (Smith) Clifton.  He was a retired Navy veteran and a member of Cornerstone Chapel.  Roger retired from  Sun Oil  Ohio. Roger is survived by his wife of 58 years,...

Jan 13, 2019

Kaitlyn (Kate)  Breanna Hosey, age 22 of Jackson Twp., passed away January 13, 2019. For those of you that didn't get the chance to know her, "Kat" was everything that we want the world to be.  She was gentle, yet strong.  She was a tiny one with an enormous personality.   She was an artist, with the free...

Jan 11, 2019

Shirley I. Sabaka, age 91 of Perry Twp.,  went home to be with her Lord on Friday, January 11, 2019. She was born February 26, 1927, in Massillon the daughter of  the late Charles and Isabel (Beyers) Edwards. She was a member of Calvary Bible Baptist Church. Shirley is survived by her husband, Edward M....

Jan 8, 2019

Margie Smith, age 65 of North Canton, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic following a period of declining health. She was born December 5, 1953, in Canton, the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Jane (Emhoff) Nelson. Margie was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt to her son James (Holly) Smith,...

Jan 4, 2019

Nelson "Roger" Sandy, age 78 of Jackson Twp., passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 4, 2019. He was born July 3, 1940, in Canton, the son of the late Nelson and Glenna Sandy. Roger was a Captain in the U.S. Army serving from 1964 to 1970. He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber after 35 years of...

Jan 3, 2019

Shari Lee Allen, age 69, passed away peacefully at Mercy Medical Center, surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 3, 2019. Born on May 6, 1949 in Detroit Michigan, she lived the majority of her life in the Akron/Canton area. On October 19, 1968, she married Thomas B. Allen. Together, they recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary....