obituaries

Mar 28, 2016

Gary P. Swisher, age 61 of Massillon, passes away on Monday, March 28, 2016 following a brief illness.

He was the former owner of Swisher Automotive and currently maintenance superintendent for Perry Twp. Fire and Police.

Gary is survived by his wife of 41 years, Debbie Swisher of Massillon; brothers, John (Cynthia) Swisher...

Mar 21, 2016

Alex W. Haas, age 21 of Jackson Twp., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 21, 2016.

He was born on April 8, 1994 in Canton son of John and Kristen (Rohr) Haas.

Alex graduated from Jackson High School and was a foreman at Rohr and Sons Nursery.

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Mar 20, 2016

Dennis E. Borell, 60 of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2016.

He was born August 29, 1955 in Massillon son of the late Elmer and Norma Jean (Maxhimer) Borell.

Dennis was a member of Massillon Eagles # 190 and enjoyed bowling, golfing, fishing and hunting. His friends knew him to be...

Mar 18, 2016

David A. McVay Sr., age 65 of Navarre, died Friday, March 18, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center surrounded by his friends and family.

He was born July 31, 1950, in Woodsfield the son of the late Paul and Marilyn (Kohler) McVay.

David retired from Canton Drop Forge where he worked for 40 years....

Mar 16, 2016

Charles Edward Scharver, 1922-2016, passed peacefully, March 16, 2016.  Survived by his wife of 69 years, Alice F. (nee Longheier), children Rebecca (John deceased) Thompson of Cincinnati, Marie-Mimi (Robin) Gozdan of Massillon, Paul (Jeannette) of North Lawrence, Sally (Greg) Mason of Seville, and Steve (Angie) Scharver of Canton, sisters Audrey Kauffman and Donna Powell, sixteen grandchildren and...

Mar 15, 2016

Diana F. Hoover, age 84 of Jackson Twp., and formerly of the Rittman area, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at the Laurels of Massillon.

She was born March 3, 1932 in Upshur County, WV, daughter of the late Virgil and Blanche (Linger) Hoover.

Diana is survived by her son and daughter-in-law,...

Mar 14, 2016

Raymond Theodore Pachuta Sr, age 80, died Monday, March 14, 2016 at Rose Lane Health Care Center.

He was born March 20, 1935, in Massillon the son of the late John (Mary) Pachuta and birth mother, Anna (Krozier) Pachuta.

Ray was an Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict.

He retired...

Mar 8, 2016

Norma J. Wyles, age 88 of Jackson Twp., joined her husband in Heaven on Tuesday, March 8, 2016.

She was born November 17, 1927 in Massillon, daughter of the late Frank and Lena (Edie) Nussbaumer.

Norma was a founder and co-owner of Wyles Heating and Air Conditioning where she was secretary-treasurer.

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Mar 5, 2016

Omeda "Toot" E. Welsh, age 76 of Massillon passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born May 27, 1939 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Vernita (Davidson) and Albert Hedges.

She was a 1957 graduate of Washington High School and a proud member of the Tiger...

Mar 4, 2016

Jeffery L. Kemp, age 59 of Massillon passed away on March 4, 2016.  He was born in Massillon on August 5, 1956, son of the late Edward C. and Marion (Sanders) Kemp Sr.

He is survived by brothers Jerry Kemp and Edward C. Kemp.

Jeffery's funeral service will be Wednesday, March 9, 2016...

Mar 2, 2016

Russell "Jack" Meeting, a once very strong and physically built man able to out-work anyone; who dearly loved family and enthusiastically relished a thoroughgoing life; at age 89 on March 5, 2016 was quietly buried beside his departed wife, Lois V. "Honey Lou"(Sibila). Born in August 1926 to the late John and Bernice Meeting, Jack is survived...

Mar 1, 2016

James E. Bryan, III , age 52 of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Jim was an Administrator with Multi-County Juvenile Attention System for nearly 30 years.

He was a member of Faith Community Fellowship and enjoyed camping...

Feb 27, 2016

Deborah E. Hill, age 65 of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2016.

She was born December 22, 1950 in Ravenna, the daughter of the late Ralph and Teresa (Mazziotta) Everhart. Deborah devoted her life to taking care of others by working for state-operated care facilities, rescuing countless animals, and volunteering  at Faith in...

Feb 23, 2016

Paul E. Crum age 90 died at Jackson Ridge Center in Canal Fulton, Ohio on Tues., Feb 23, 2016.

He was born in Caldwell, Ohio November 27, 1925 the son of the late Lawrence and Amelia (Dimmerling) Crum.

He retired from Jackson Twp. where he worked as a mechanic for many years, he...

Feb 23, 2016

Valorie J. Lockhart, age 69 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Affinity Medical Center. She was born November 5, 1946 in Massillon, the daughter of the late Willard J. and Dorothy P. (Perry) Lantz. Val retired from Massillon Community Hospital where she was a respiratory therapist for 12 years. She was a member of...

Feb 20, 2016

Ruthella B. Hammer age 90, passed away at Villa Angela Care Center in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday Feb 20th, 2016.

She was born in Wellsville, Ohio December 17, 1925 the daughter of the late James Kenney and Nancy (Todd) Lewis.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald and son, James. She...

Feb 15, 2016

Frances H. McCall, age 64 of Massillon passed away on February 15, 2016.

She was born July 1, 1951 in Hammond, Indiana, daughter of the late Clemens and Helen (Grego) Grabarek.

Frances worked in the sales department for the former J & L Steel and Republic Steel. She enjoyed fishing and crossword puzzles....

Feb 11, 2016

Joseph D. Burton, age 79 of Mansfield, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2016.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of Mansfield Amvets Post #26.

Joe retired from AVI Foodsystems.

He enjoyed traveling with friends and the love of his life Nancy, playing golf, fishing, playing...

Feb 5, 2016

Donna Mae Brock, age 84, formerly of Canton, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 5, 2016 at her residence in Medina.

She was born April 7, 1931, in Canton the daughter of the late Ralph and Ruth (Biery) Smith.

Donna retired after 19 years from J.C. Penney.  She was...

Feb 2, 2016

John L. Raines, age 88 of Massillon, passed away peacefully February 2, 2016. He was born May 27, 2917 in Westernport, MD, son of the late Luther and Margaret McNally Raines. He was a metallurgist at the former Republic Steel Corporation and retired in 1983. He enjoyed many years of retirement from Republic Steel. He is preceded in death...