Obituary Listing

Jul 17, 2014

Jean A. Diotale

Age 84, of Canton, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2014, in Altercare of Nobles Pond.  She was born in Canton, a daughter of the late Eugene and Carmela (Teolis) Melpignano, and was a life resident.  Jean was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudy Diotale,...

Jul 16, 2014

NANCY A MELPIGNANO,

Age 81, of Canton, passed away Wed., July 16, 2014 in the Laurels of Massillon.  Born in Washington, PA, a daughter of the late George and Elinor (McCallum) Martin, she had been a Canton resident over 60 years.  Nancy was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church.  Preceded in death by her husband of 53...

Jul 16, 2014

William D. Thompson

age 63, of Canton, passed away Wed., July 16, 2014, at Turkeyfoot Golf Course after finishing a great round of golf, including winning the longest putt.  He was born in Willoughby, OH, a son of the late John and Nora (MacIntosh) Thompson, and had been a Canton resident since 1977.  Bill was a 1969...

Jul 9, 2014

Sharon Ann Mareno

Sharon Ann Mareno entered into eternal life on July 9, 2014.  She was born on August 28, 1961 in Canton, OH.  She attended GlenOak High School.  She was predeceased by her father, Richard Mareno.  Sharon leaves behind her loving mother, Neda (Peloso) Mareno, siblings, Annette (Joseph) Wagner, Jeanne (James) Ruberti, MaryAnn (Dick) McDaniel, Theresa...

Jul 9, 2014

Stephen R. Jacoby, Sr.

of East Sparta, passed away Wed., July 9, 2014, on his eighty-ninth birthday.  He was born in Ellwood City, PA, a son of the late Stephen and Katherine (Romisher) Jacoby, and had been an East Sparta resident most of his life.  He attended Canton South High School.  Stephen retired in 1983 from The...

Jul 3, 2014

Patricia A. "Patty Jo" Hager

Age 76, of Magnolia, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2014, in Altercare of Louisville.  She was born in Canton, a daughter of the late Harold "Bunny" and Pauline (Fry) Joseph, and was a life resident of Magnolia.  Patty was a 1956 graduate of Sandy Valley High School, and retired in 1994 from...

Jul 1, 2014

George F. Pittman

Age 70, of Dover, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014, in Union Hospital.  He was born in Dover, a son of the late Raymond and Esther (Ickes) Pittman, and was a Mineral City resident most of his life.  George retired from Tusky Valley Local Schools, after 10 years service, where he was a custodian...

Jul 1, 2014

Gary L. Black

Age 81, of East Sparta, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014, in the Laurels of Massillon.  He was born in Canton, a son of the late Thayne and Irene (Parker) Black, and was a life resident of East Sparta.  Gary was a 1952 graduate of East Sparta High School.  He retired in 1997 from...

Jun 27, 2014

Donna Faye Smith

Age 93, of Canton, passed away Friday, June 27, 2014, at her daughter's home.  She was born in Akron, OH, a daughter of the late Noah and Bernice (Heath) Cordial, and resided in Canton since 1985.  Donna Faye was retired from the Kroger Co., after 26 years service, where she was a meat clerk. ...

Jun 24, 2014

Jean E. Owens

Age 85, of Magnolia, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2014, in Hennis Care Center in Bolivar surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Magnolia, a daughter of the late Patrick and Agnes (Thome) Crowe, and was a life resident.  Jean was a 1947 graduate of Magnolia High School, and was a former...

Jun 16, 2014

Kelly (Smith) Bradbury

Age 45, lost her battle with cancer on Mon., June 16, 2014, after a long 21 months. Proceeded in death by her father Dorser (Jack) Smith and Brother Jack (Scott) Smith. Survived by her son Justin Smith, mother Evelyn Blair and step father Charles Blair, special niece Tanya Miller, sisters Tamala Miller, Kim Smith,...

Jun 16, 2014

VIVIAN I. SLACK,

AGE 70, OF Sandyville, passed away Mon., June 16, 2014, in her residence.  Born in Rutland, OH, a daughter of the late Truman and Macie (Lane) Priddy, she had been a resident of Sandyville for 45 years.  Vivian was a member of Sandyville United Methodist Church, and had worked for Sandy Twp., in charge...

Jun 15, 2014

JAMES "JIMMY" THEODORE,

Age 54, of Waynesburg, passed away Sun., June 15, 2014.  Born in Canton, a son of Rina and Clyde Sickle, of Canton, and the late James Theodore.  Jimmy was a member of St. James Catholic Church.  Survived by his daughters, Amy and Janae Theodore; his brother and sister-in-law, Theodore and Patsy Theodore, of Carrollton;...

Jun 12, 2014

BERNICE A. THORP,

Age 101, died Thur., June 12, 2014, in St. Luke's Lutheran Community.  Born in Chicago, IL, a daughter of the late Harry and Hilda (Otilia) Peavey, she had been a Canton resident for over 25 years.  Bernice was an avid bridge player and was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ and the...

Jun 12, 2014

ALLEN D. KLING,

Age 75, of Canton, passed away Thur., June 12, 2014 in Mercy Medical Center.  Born in Canton, a son of the late Dellmore and Bernadine (Campbell) Kling, he had been a life resident of Canton.  Allen was a 1957 graduate of McKinley High School and retired from the Perry Twp. Police Dept. as an...

Jun 11, 2014

PAULINE MAE HACKWORTH,

Age 84, of Waynesburg, passed away Wed., June 11, 2014.  Born in Ward, WV, a daughter of the late William and Clara Marie (Green) Kessel, she had been a Waynesburg resident for 20 years.  Preceded in death by her husband, Basil William Hackworth, on Mar. 23, 1985, her brothers, Hancil, Robert, Joe and Willie...

Jun 10, 2014

MARK A. DEVINE,

Age 56, of East Sparta, passed away Tues., June 10, 2014 in Aultman Compassionate Care.  Born in Dover, a son of the late Michael and Mary (Myers) Devine, he had been a life resident of the East Sparta area.  Mark was a 1976 graduate of Sandy Valley High School, retired from Sparta Ceramic Tile...

Jun 9, 2014

ROBERT SISSON, SR.,

Age 88, of Sherrodsville, passed away Mon., June 9th, 2014, in Aultman Hospital.  Born in Columbus, a son of the late Charles and Rebecca Sisson, he had been a Sherrodsville resident since 1994.  Robert had attended Sandy Valley Church of God, served with the U.S. Navy during WWII, and retired from Diebold, Inc., after...

Jun 9, 2014

Arthur Harrison "ART" Watson Jr.,

Age 81, of Mineral City, Ohio passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday June 9, 2014 holding the hand of his beloved wife with his daughter at his side.  "Art" was born September 7th, 1932 at Canton, Ohio, the son of the late Arthur Harrison & Grace Marie (Hinton) Watson Sr. ...

Jun 8, 2014

OBITUARY FOR TUESDAY REPOSITORY & MASSILLON INDEPENDENT WITH PICTURE;

William R. "Bill" Dessecker

Age 76, of Green, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, June 8, 2014, while visiting family in Maui.  He was born Feb. 22, 1938, in Massillon, a son of the late Alfred and Catherine (Seward) Dessecker and was a life resident...