obituaries

Jul 29, 2015

Brenda Jean (Ward) Schaub, 72 of Jackson Twp., passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2015 following a brief illness.

She was born March 12, 1943 in Weston, WV the daughter of the late Eugene and Ava (Cutright) Ward.

She was a graduate of McKinley High School.

Brenda loved spending time with her...

Jul 27, 2015

Darrel Morris Kerr, 88 of Massillon passed away on Monday, July 27, 2015 at Hospitality House.

He was born August 13, 1926 in Volga, WV the son of the late Ralph M. and Mary Madeline (Thompson) Kerr.

He was a Navy veteran serving during WWII.

He retired from Eaton Corporation in...

Jul 27, 2015

Gerald Dwight Mowery, 86 of Jackson Twp., passed away Monday, July 27, 2015. He was born December 30, 1928 in Hartford City, IN the son of the late Wilfred and Valeda (Philebaum) Mowery.

In addition to his parents Gerald was preceded in death by a younger brother Don.

His survivors include Janet (Johnson),...

Jul 26, 2015

Mary Kathleen Fearon, age 72, died Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Rose Lane Health Care Center surrounded by her family.

She was born November 20, 1942, in Massillon the daughter of the late Bernard V. and Mildred I. (White) Fearon.

Mary was a graduate of Central Catholic High School.  She enjoyed sewing and...

Jul 23, 2015

Radovan Arginovski, age 84, passed away on July 23, 2015 at his home surrounded by family. He was born April 3, 1931 in Macedonia, and has lived in Jackson Twp. for the past twelve years.  He was a retired school principal. Radovan enjoyed gardening, reading and spending time playing and teaching his great-grandchildren. He is survived by...

Jul 22, 2015

Wayne A. Ricosky, 49, of Massillon passed away Wednesday July 22, 2015 at Aultman Hospital after an extended illness.

He was born July 25, 1965 in Massillon the son of the late Robert and Theresa (Lopez) Ricosky.

He was a coin collector, loved fishing, the outdoors, country rides, and enjoyed the companionship of...

Jul 17, 2015

Evelyn J. Graham, 86, of Massillon passed away Friday, July 17, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born October 4, 1928 daughter of the late Leo Slicker and Carrie (Ringleb) Slicker. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon and devoted member of St. Barbara Catholic Church. She was also an...

Jul 15, 2015

William "Bill" Craft Barton Jr., age 73, died Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at his residence in Massillon.

He was born March 26, 1942, in Memphis TN, the son of the late William Craft Barton and Peggy Barton Irwin.

Bill's loves were his family, friends, and sports.  He had a quick wit, twinkle in...

Jul 10, 2015

Marjorie C. ( McGuire) Halter, age 93, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2015 at Affinity Hospital.

She was born January 23, 1922, in Massillon,  daughter of the late Frank and Josephine (Schuhriemen) McGuire.

Marjorie was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Rosary Altar Society, Ladies Catholic Benovelent Association and Massillon Senior...

Jul 5, 2015

Gary Lee Ballinger, 69 of Canton passed away Sunday, July 5, 2015 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center.

He was born November 29, 1945 in Burton, WV the son of the late John and June Ballinger.

Gary was an Army veteran serving during Vietnam.

He worked as a drug and alcohol counselor...

Jun 23, 2015

David D. Anderson, 66 of Navarre passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015. He was born September 28, 1948 in New Martinsville, WV the son of the late George and Pearl (Brock) Anderson.

David served two tours of duty in Vietnam with the US Marine Corps and was a Purple Heart recipient.

He retired...

Jun 18, 2015

Marilyn June Studer, age 83, died Thursday, June 18, 2015, at St. Luke Lutheran Community. She was born March 2, 1932, in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of Albert and Dorothy Hesse. A former Massillon Tiger Cheerleader and Basketball Player, Marilyn continued her community involvement as a member of the Massillon Women's Club and a long-time volunteer at...

Jun 12, 2015

Reinhold "Sonny" Dominick passed away Friday, June 12, 2015 after a courageous five year battle with Parkinson's disease. Sonny was born on July 10, 1930 to Mary (Beres) and Emil Dominick Sr.

He was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1948 graduate of Washington High School. Sonny served in the U.S. Army during the...

Jun 9, 2015

Cullen R. Pfendler, age 90 of Massillon passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 with his family at his side.

He was born June 20, 1924 and was son of the late Sylvester and Rita (Deck) Pfendler.

Cullen was a veteran of the Army and served in Europe during WWII.

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Jun 6, 2015

Richard T. "Dick" Scott, age 85 of Massillon peacefully passed away at home on Saturday, June 6, 2015, with his family at his side.

He was born March 24, 1930, in Charleston, WV and was the son of the late William W. and Margaret L. (Zimmek) Scott.

Dick  was a machinist and retired...

Jun 5, 2015

Blanche R. Kovatch, age 93 of Dalton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, June 5, 2015. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and was a member of Dalton Baptist Church. Blanche is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law; Wayne and Becky Kovatch , Jeffrey and Connie Kovatch , and...

Jun 3, 2015

Linnie M. Lawrence 61 of North Lawrence passed away June 3, 2015 at Affinity Medical Center.  She was born January 1, 1954 in Orrville the daughter of the late Ned and Ann Campbell.

Linnie was a 1974 graduate of Tuslaw High School.  She was a huge fan of books and enjoyed reading and spending time...

May 29, 2015

Richard Dale Mitchell Sr., age 70, died Friday, May 29, 2015 at his residence in Jackson Township.

He was born October 10, 1944, in Greenville, PA the son of the late Guy W. and Margaret E. (Ray) Mitchell.

Richard graduated from Thiel College in Greenville, PA in 1966. He...

May 23, 2015

Carol J. (Gaylog) Burley nee Bailis, age 83, of Massillon, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 23, 2015, in her home following a battle with lung cancer.

Born in Massillon, raised in Canton and attended Timken High School.  In her 50's she acquired a GED and...

May 23, 2015

Herbert J. Swisher, age 89 of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 23, 2015.

He served in the U.S. Navy as an Aviation Machinist's Mate and a Gunner on a B 17 during WWII.

Herb retired in 1986 from Superior Brand Meats where he was a route manager....