Obituary Listing

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...

Jun 8, 2014

James W. Wilson

Age 83, a resident of Altercare of Navarre.  Jim was born February 8, 1931, in Massillon, OH, to Karl and Mary (Turskey) Wilson.  He was called home by our Heavenly Father on June 8, 2014.  Jim at an early age took an interest in aircraft and flying, building model airplanes and hanging them from...

May 30, 2014

Irene Buda Marshall

Age 96, a resident of St. Joseph Care Center, passed away there Friday, May 30, 2014.  She was born in Eagerville, IL, a daughter of the late Frank and Veronica (Neri) Mascitti, and had been a Canton resident most of her life, and Alliance since 1991.  Irene retired from Fisher Foods, after 37 years...

May 30, 2014

June E. Fiddler

Age 81, of Canton, passed away Friday, May 30, 2014, in her home surrounded by her family.  Born in Waynesburg on August 23, 1932 to the late Elijah B. and Edna (Motts) Baum, June graduated from East Sparta High School in 1950 and graduated from the Aultman School of Nursing in 1953.  She married...

May 26, 2014

Ann Benedict

Age 90, a resident of St. Luke Lutheran Community, passed away there Monday, May 26, 2014. She was born in Dublin, Ireland, a daughter of the late William and Bridgett (McMullan) Kelly, and had been a Canton resident since 1946.  Ann retired from Blair's Cleaners at 38th St. & Cleveland Ave. NW with 40 years...

May 25, 2014

RUBY P. COLLINSWORTH ,

Age 78, formerly of Sandyville, passed away Sun., May 25, 2014.  Born in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Welling) Hayes, Sr., she had been a longtime resident of Sandyville.  Ruby had worked as a seamstress for Dalton Industries in Canton and was a member of the Canton Silent...

May 25, 2014

JEFFREY M. MARTIN,

Age 35, of Canton, passed away suddenly Sun., May 25, 2014, with his wife, Julie Martin.  Born in Akron, a son of Marty and Tim Chambers, of Green, and Don Martin, of North Canton, he had been a Canton resident most of his life.  Jeff was a 1999 Graduate of Jackson High School and...