obituaries

Jun 17, 2018

Ted A. Hatfield, age 69 of Massillon, formerly of Mentor, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018. He was born in Madison, WV, on June 26, 1948, son of the late Ted and Ruth Ann (Buchanan) Hatfield.    He was a direct descendent of William Anderson Hatfield (Hatfields vs. McCoys). Ted was a millwright and retired from Canton Drop...

Jun 14, 2018

James E. Schnell, age 81 of Strasburg, and formerly of Jackson Twp., passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Community Hospice Thurman House with his wife and daughter at his side. He was born December 28, 1936, in Wheeling, WV, the son of  James and the late Leah (Tunt) Schnell.   He was a 1954 graduate of Washington...

Jun 7, 2018

Richard "Rick" Borowski, age 64 of Jackson Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 7, 2018. He was born on December 2, 1953 in Amsterdam, NY the son of the late Stanley N. and Genevieve Borowski. Rick worked at Timken where he was a manager of Seal Engineering. He was a member of Jackson Friends Church. He...

Jun 4, 2018

Martha A. Bickel, age 84 of Canton, passed away Monday, June 4, 2018. She was born May 4, 1934 in Cambridge Springs, PA, and had lived in Sherman, NY most of her life. Martha was a school librarian for Southwestern Middle School, Jamestown, NY for 20 years.  After retirement, she spent several years as head librarian at...

May 31, 2018

John W. "Jack" Price Jr., age 75 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Akron City Hospital.

Born December 19, 1942 in Akron, Jack was the son of the late John and Phyllis (Lamb) Price. Jack was an engineer and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber after 35 years of service. He was a member...

May 28, 2018

Dolores A. Heitger, age 70 of Massillon, passed away Monday, May 28, 2018 following a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 1, 1948, in Massillon the daughter of the late Howard "Tut" Sr. and Ruth (Rohr) Heitger. Dolores retired in 2009 from Hanover House where she was food service supervisor for...

May 24, 2018

Jason Brandon Corns, age 25 went home to be with the Lord on May 24, 2018. He was born April 9, 1993, in  Massillon.  Jason was a self employed mechanic with a passion for cars, trucks and motorcycles.  He loved riding motorcycles with his friends, going mudding, and playing his guitar. Jason was one of the most...

May 23, 2018

Carol A. Detwiler, age 57 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Sprenger Health Care of Massillon. She was born October 5, 1960, in Homestead, PA. Carol was a hard working title abstracter for Canton, Cleveland, Columbus, and Pennsylvania. She loved to read, cook, trips to the beach, and to laugh. Carol is survived by...

May 22, 2018

Edgar J. Young, 92 of Atwater, passed away on May 22, 2018 at Chapel Hill Community. He was born March 8, 1926 in Ravenna the son of the late Silas and Clarice (Yeo) Young. Edgar was a sales manager at Royal Crown for many years and retired from Ravenna Oil where he was a furnace repairman. He...

May 21, 2018

Charlene "Char" Arthur, age 54 of Massillon, passed away Monday, May 21, 2018 at Aultman Hospital. She was born April 13, 1964, in Akron. Char worked at The American Legion Post #221, where she was a bartender for many years. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary, the Legion Riders, and the Jan McCallister...

May 19, 2018

Ruth C.  Conti, age 95 formerly of Massillon, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018 in Beachwood, Ohio. She was born December 23, 1922, in Massillon, daughter of the late Francis (Frank) and Clara (Schill) Schmader. Ruth was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church where she was extremely active as a founding member of the St....

May 18, 2018

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...

May 14, 2018

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...

May 13, 2018

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...

May 12, 2018

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...

May 10, 2018

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,...

May 8, 2018

"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...

May 8, 2018

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...

May 5, 2018

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....

May 2, 2018

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...