obituaries

Aug 13, 2014

Richard L. Allen, age 84 of Massillon, passed away after a brief illness at his home.

He was born May 24, 1930 in Springfield, Mass to the late Charles and Eva (Norris) Allen.

He graduated from Billard Naval Academy in 1949 and attended the University of Vermont.  He retired from the Naval Reserve...

Aug 9, 2014

Donald Wilhelm Jr., 94 of North Canton passed away August 9, 2014 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center.

He was born May 20, 1920 in Kenmore, the son of the late Donald E. and Mabel V. Wilhelm.

He graduated from Coventry High School in 1940.

Donald was an...

Aug 8, 2014

William "Bill" Burger Sr. passed unexpectedly on August 8, 2014.  He loved his family and his Jackson Township family more than words can express.     Bill lived a life dedicated to community and preservation of Jackson Township.

Bill was a Jackson High School graduate of the Class of 1954.   He was elected to the Jackson Hall...

Aug 6, 2014

Darlene Raines went to be with our Lord on August 6th, 2014, surrounded by her loving family.  Darlene fought a courageous fight against her battle with cancer. Darlene loved her family more than her life itself, sharing her passion for life, the arts, gardening, the importance of family, with her children and grandchildren.  Her joy for life...

Aug 5, 2014

Gary "Bevo" L Braun, age 74, of Massillon went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 5, 2014.

He was born in Massillon on August 1, 1940, the son of the late Harold and Joyce (Ginther) Braun.

Gary retired from Union Drawn Division  of Republic Steel after 45 years of service and...

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,...