obituaries

Aug 19, 2016

Maurice J. Willey, 79 of Jackson Twp. passed away Friday, August 19, 2016 at the Cleveland Clinic.

He was born June 24, 1937 in Paterson, NJ the son of the late Maurice and Louise (Cafaro) Willey.

Maurice was a guidance counselor and teacher for 40 years retiring in 1999.

He was...

Aug 17, 2016

Anthony F. Perretti-Sells, age 28, of Huntington Beach, California and formerly of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2016. He was born in Twenty Nine Palms, California on September 13, 1987. Anthony is survived by his mother Zella (Johnson) Sells of Maryland, step father Ronald Sells of Canton, brothers Eddie H. Sells and Jimmie Fisher of...

Aug 16, 2016

Donna M. Miller, age 86 of  Tuscarawas Twp., passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Affinity Hospital. She was born December 29, 1929 in West Lebanon, daughter of the late Walter and Mabel (Weber) Imhoff. Donna was a homemaker but had worked for Wagner's Packard Garage from 1947 to 1954. She volunteered for the...

Aug 14, 2016

Suzie Jones age 52 of Massillon passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2016.  She is survived by son Joshua Jones , daughter Ashley Jones, grandchildren Hayden, Nevayah, Amber, Joisha, and Jeremiah, brother Gary Jones and sisters Jody Willis, Toy, Norma, Jacky and Linda Jones. and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents...

Aug 13, 2016

Richard T. Wenzel, age 89, a life long resident of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2016 after a period of declining health.

He was born in Massillon, Ohio on September 15, 1926 and was son of the late Clarence J. and Arline A. (Krisher) Wenzel.

Richard was a 1940 graduate of...

Aug 12, 2016

James E. Hamlin, Jr. age 92 of  Massillon passed away on Friday, August 12, 2016.

He was born August 27, 1923 in East Greenville, son of the late James Sr. and Lila (Gunsaullus) Hamlin.

Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served during WWII.

He retired from LTV (Republic...

Aug 8, 2016

James Michael Daniels Oct. 10-1968 - August 8, 2016. "Come to me and I will give you rest . . ."  Matthew 11:28. Mike finally found the rest he was so desperately searching for on August 8, 2016. Survived by his "best girl" Rayma L. Smith; her dear friend, Tonya Gardiner , who was watching over him; ...

Aug 7, 2016

James "Jim" E. Poindexter, 70 of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at Beacon Pointe in Urichsville. He was born November 15, 1945 the son of the late Cecil Poindexter and Wilma (Wilson) Dotson. Jim was an Army veteran serving in Germany. He was a graduate of Washington High School and loved Massillon Tiger Football....

Aug 6, 2016

Paul L. Hassman, 79 of Jackson Twp., passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born in Canal Fulton on May 23, 1937 to the late Walter J. and Violet D. (Rohr) Hassman.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Donald R. Hassman.

Aug 4, 2016

Mark D. Pennington, age 59 of Perry Twp., passed away peacefully on August 4, 2016 surrounded by his loving family, following a two year battle with cancer. He was born July 22, 1957 in Massillon and is the son of Carl and Doreen (Rohr) Pennington of Jackson Twp. Mark was a 1975 graduate of Tuslaw High School. ...

Jul 23, 2016

Arthur W. Keller, 98 of Massillon passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at the Laurels of Massillon. He was born May 1, 1918 in Massillon the son of the late Walter and Mary (Lonas) Keller. Art was a WWII Army veteran serving with the 76 Infantry Division in Europe and had received a Purple Heart at...

Jul 18, 2016

Linda L. Border, 71 of Massillon passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born February 19, 1945 in Dover, the daughter of the late Harold and Lena (Sexton) Froman. Linda retired from Massillon State Hospital after 30 + years of service. She was a member of Bisel United Methodist...

Jul 16, 2016

Frank Louis Brady Jr., 89 of Jackson Twp., passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center surrounded by his family.

He was born May 23, 1927 in Dennison, Ohio the son of the late Frank and Earleen (Clark) Brady.

He was a veteran of the Navy serving during WWII.

Jul 15, 2016

Louis A. Haer, Sr., age 73 of Jackson Twp., passed away on July 15, 2016 following a brief but valiant battle with cancer. He was born in Massillon, son of the late Philip H. and Dorothy B. (Maybaugh) Haer. Louie retired from East Ohio Gas  in 1999 where he was a fieldman for 35 years....

Jul 15, 2016

Margaret Tennis, 82 of Jackson Township, passed away Friday, July 15, 2016 at her residence. She was born October 2, 1933 in Louisville the daughter of the late John and Mary (Suciu) Dumitru. She graduated from Timken High School and was a majorette in the Timken Band. Margaret worked at I.G. Harmon Co. in Canton, Lawrence Dykes...

Jul 10, 2016

Judith Marie Kimble, age 59, died Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Affinity Medical Center.

She was born February 2, 1957, in Canton, the daughter of Richard and Mary (Bissett) Kimble.

Judy will be missed by her family and all her friends and caregivers at Wilson Residential.

In addition to her parents,...

Jul 10, 2016

Jeannie Kopko DeSanto, age 50, entered into the Eternal Now on Sunday, July 10th at Mercy Medical Center in Canton due to complications of metastatic breast cancer. She lived in New Albany, Ohio for many years, recently returning to Canton. Jeannie saw her disease as a challenge in the adventure of life, engaging it with compassion, optimism,...

Jul 4, 2016

Vincent M. Melaragno, age 54 of Canton, passed away on July 4, 2016. He was born November 27, 1961, son of the late Santo and Mildred (Sharp) Melaragno. Vince was really passionate at what he did; running equipment and driving trucks.  He worked as a truck driver and equipment operator and had worked for Kings Dump Truck...

Jul 3, 2016

Leona Mae Nickels, age 87 of Massillon passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2016. She was a LPN and retired from Massillon State Hospital.   Leona was a member of Anchor Baptist Church. She is survived by sons Patton J. Nickels and Jeffrey K. Nickels, daughters Sandie K. McKinney and Pamela S. Kane, sister Betty Thompson and many...

Jul 3, 2016

Jack M. Jenkins, 89, passed away on July 3, 2016, from complications of dementia with his family at his side. A lifelong resident of Massillon, Ohio, Jack married Germaine Ann Maier in 1949, and together they had nine children, 22 grandchildren, and 29 great grandchildren. A man of integrity who quietly helped many people, Jack was deeply...