obituaries

Jul 30, 2014

Debra Lynn Taylor, age 55, died Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at her residence in Massillon.

She was born August 24, 1958 in Alpena, MI, the daughter of Adolph and Carol (Lanbertini) Borowski.

Deb liked painting, cross-stitching, gardening in her flower beds, going to flea markets and concerts.

Deb is survived by...

Jul 24, 2014

Gloria June Morse, age 85, formerly of Arcade, NY, died Thursday, July 24, 2014 at her residence in Massillon.

She was born November 27, 1928, in Bradford, PA the daughter of the late Charles and Dora (Peasley) Levis.

Gloria worked at Fisher Price for 35 years.

Gloria is survived by children,...

Jul 11, 2014

Susan K. Crable, age 62, of Jackson Twp. passed away Friday, July 11, 2014 at Rose Lane Health Care Center in Massillon after a lengthy illness.

She was born June 22, 1952, in Akron, the daughter of the late Harry and Polly Barraclough.

She was a 1970 Jackson High School graduate....

Jul 11, 2014

Roberta "Bobbie" Ann Bruce, age 67, of Massillon passed away Friday, July 11, 2014 at Community Hospice House in New Philadelphia surrounded by her family.

She was born March 12, 1947, in Canton, the daughter of the late Lawrance A. and Wanda E. (Skakum) Smith.

Bobbie retired from Ohio Bell where she was...

Jul 11, 2014

Richard George Sasala, age 77 of Chardon, died Friday, July 11, 2014 at Laurels Of Massillon.

He was born December 31, 1936, the son of the late John  and Inez (Makey) Sasala.

Richard was captain of Twinsburg High School Basketball team, and played football in his youth, he was a volunteer for Twinsburg...

Jul 10, 2014

Ernest "Ernie" W. Lorenzo, 66 of Jackson Twp. passed away July 10, 2014.

He was born November 3, 1947 in Akron the son of the late Ernest and Millie (Goron) Lorenzo.

He retired after 42 years from the Ernest Lorenzo Insurance Agency.

Ernie loved to golf and was a member of...

Jul 7, 2014

Ronald A. Naugle, 82 of Massillon passed away July 7, 2014 at the Compassionate Care Center in Jackson Twp.

He was born October 11, 1931 in Manns Choice, PA the son of the late, Jacob A. and Minerva B. (Turner) Naugle.

He was a Marine veteran during the Korean Conflict.

He...

Jul 3, 2014

Mark D. McKelvey, age 47 of Jackson Twp., formerly of Wadsworth, passed away on July 3, 2014 after a long courageous battle with cancer.

He was born January 24, 1967 in Akron, Ohio son of Larry and Myra McKelvey of Wadsworth.

He owned and operated his own sales and marketing company.  Mark loved...

Jul 1, 2014

Mary Jacquelyn (Meinhart) DeLong, 83, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014 in Canton, Ohio at Bethany Nursing Home.    Known to her family and friends as Jackie, she was born July 22, 1930 in Massillon, OH to the late Gordon Edward and Mary Ethelreda Meinhart.

Jackie graduated from Mount Marie Academy (Central Catholic), was a graduate...

Jun 30, 2014

Russell R. Varner, age 63 passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 30, 2014.  He had worked as a systems analysis for the Hoover Company in North Canton from 1976 to 2004 and currently worked for Timken Company. Russ loved his family and his wonderful friends.  He loved golf and volunteering through the United Way and worked on...

Jun 30, 2014

Joyce Elizabeth Bloeser Theken, 90, of Canton, Ohio passed away peacefully on Monday surrounded by her family.  Joyce was born Nov. 24, 1923 in St. Paul, Minnesota. She graduated from Johnson High School and attended the University of Minnesota.  Joyce joined the WAVES in 1943 and was assigned to a base in Seattle, Washington.  She married Navy...

Jun 29, 2014

Danny E. Smith Sr., age 58 of Massillon passed away on June 29, 2014.

Danny is survived by sons Danny Smith Jr and Shaun Smith, daughter Marcy L. Smith, brother Tim Smith all of Massillon, sisters Joy Hattery of Dover and Theresa Hundley of Canton and five grandsons.

He was preceded in death...

Jun 26, 2014

James Edward Madison Sr, age 63 of Massillon, died Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Akron General VNS Hospice Care Center following a long battle with cancer.

He was born April 18, 1951 in Akron, the son of Richard and Phyllis Madison.

He retired from Beaver Excavating after 35 years of service.

...

Jun 20, 2014

Alberta (Bertie) Suntheimer age 86 went home with Our Lord on the 20th day of June, 2014.

Beloved Sister of Imo Buss (Mrs Harold), Mother to Roger Elkins and Wife Janice, Mother to Kathleen Hess, Grandmother to Nine, Great Grandmother to Twenty, Great-Great Grandmother to Eight, Much Loved Aunt to Numerous Nieces and Nephews.

Jun 17, 2014

Hung Ly, age 82 of Jackson Twp., died Tuesday, June 17, 2014.  She was born June 15, 1932 in Sadec, Vietnam.

Hung is survived by sons Ming Ly of Louisville, Ricky Ly of Westlake, Luong Ly of Canton, Covi Ly of Akron, Timothy Ly of Hudson, Hung Ly of Westerville, and Kenny Ly of Canton,...

Jun 15, 2014

Lorraine M. Kohlmeier, age 87, formerly of Navarre, passed away on June 15, 2014 in Ft. Myers, FL.

She was born in Denver, CO, daughter of the late Edward M. and Martina (Karcher) Kraus.

She was a former member of St. Therese Catholic Church and St. Mary's Catholic Church and a current member...

Jun 14, 2014

Doris M. Rohr, age 92, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 14, 2014 at home.

She was born November 27, 1921 in Massillon, the daughter of the late Joseph and Loyola (Coyne) Schott.

She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church.  Doris was an avid card player, an excellent cook, and known for...

Jun 12, 2014

Pearl I. Maurer, age 97, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Meadow Wind Health Care Center following a lengthy illness.

She was a life resident of Massillon,  born May 2, 1917, the daughter of Emerson and Mary (Graber) Kisner.

Pearl formerly belonged to St. Johns UCC and was superintendent of Sunday...

Jun 10, 2014

Evelyn Delphine Guzior, age 91, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Laurels of Massillon nursing home.

Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois she moved to Canton in 1990.

Her husband, Bernard and son, Daniel, preceded her in death..

She is survived by children Christine (Ken) Avers, James (Ann) Guzior, Charley...

Jun 9, 2014

Rosella  M. Rohr, age 89 of Massillon passed away on Monday, June 9, 2014 at the home of her daughter LaDonna and son-in-law Tom where she had resided for the past five years. She was born January 8, 1925 and was daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth (Franz) Dorffer.  Also preceding her in death are her...