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Robert Sisson

Robert Sisson

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...

Arthur Watson, Jr.

Arthur Watson, Jr.

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. ...

William "Bill: Dessecker

William "Bill: Dessecker

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...

James  Wilson

James Wilson

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...

Irene Buda Marshall

Irene Buda Marshall

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...

June E. Fiddler

June E. Fiddler

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...

Ann Benedict

Ann Benedict

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...

Ruby Collinsworth

Ruby Collinsworth

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...

Jeffrey Martin

Jeffrey Martin

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...

Julie Martin

Julie Martin

May 25, 2014

JULIE C. (ZONA) MARTIN,

Age 37, of Canton, passed away suddenly Sun., May 25, 2014, with her husband, Jeff Martin.  Born in Canton, a daughter of David Zona, of North Canton, and Carol Zona, of North Canton, she had been a Canton resident most of her life.  Julie was a 1995 graduate of Jackson High School and...

Shirley Lantz

Shirley Lantz

May 23, 2014

SHIRLEY A. LANTZ,

Age 85, of Canton, passed away Fri., May 23, 2014.  Born in Canton, a daughter of the late John and Sarah (Jackson) Wadsworth, she had been a life resident of Canton.  Shirley was a 1946 graduate of Lincoln High School and retired from Ohio Bell where she was an operator.  Preceded in death by...

Daniel  Barrett

Daniel Barrett

May 20, 2014

DANIEL A. BARRETT,

Age 66, of Canton, passed away Tues., May 20, 2014, in Mercy Medical Center.  Born in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Jack and Goldie (Dishong) Barrett, he grew up in Cadiz, and lived in Canton since 1967.  Daniel was a 1965 graduate of Cadiz High School, and retired in 2006 from Republic...

David A. Richardson

David A. Richardson

May 17, 2014

David A. Richardson

Age 72, of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of Canton, passed away Sat., May 17, 2014, at his summer home in Tippecanoe, OH.  He was born in Canton, a son of the late Joe A. Richardson I and Helen (Randal) Richardson Clymer, spent the past 20 years in Florida and returning to this area in...

Irene E. Linder

Irene E. Linder

May 16, 2014

Irene E. Linder

Age 88, of North Canton, passed away Friday, May 16, 2014, in Stow Glen Retirement Center in Kent, OH.  She was born in Magnolia, a daughter of the late Karl and Azalia (Finefrock) Wanner, and had been a North Canton resident since 1983.  Irene was a 1943 graduate of Magnolia High School.  She had...

Karl R. Houze

Karl R. Houze

May 9, 2014

Karl R. Houze

Age 87, of Mineral City, passed away Friday, May 9, 2014, in his home.  He was born in Magnolia, a son of the late Lorin and Minnie Pearl (Scott) Houze, and was a Mineral City resident most of his life.  Karl was retired from LTV (Republic Steel Corp.)  He was a member of East...

Betty Taylor

Betty Taylor

May 8, 2014

Betty (Wieck) Taylor

Age 93, of Canton, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014, in Altercare of Nobles Pond.  She was born in Indianapolis, IN, a daughter of the late Harry and Elizabeth (Lambert) Wieck, and had been a Canton resident all her life.  Betty was a 1939 graduate of Lehman High School.  She was a member of...

Henry Johnsen

Henry Johnsen

May 7, 2014

HENRY C. JOHNSEN,

Age 79, of East Sparta, passed away Wed., May 7, 2014 in the Cleveland Clinic.  Born in Brooklyn, NY, a son of the late Henry and Gudrun (Been) Johnsen, he had been an East Sparta/Magnolia resident for over 30 years.  Henry served in the U.S. Marine Corp and had worked at MB Operating/ Range...

Mary E. Muckley

Mary E. Muckley

May 2, 2014

Mary E. Muckley

Age 109, a resident of St. Luke Lutheran Home, passed away there Friday, May 2, 2014.  She was born in Magnolia, a daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Luella (Wadsworth) Muckley and stepmother Cora (Howenstine) Muckley, and was a life resident of Canton.  Mary was a 1924 graduate of McKinley High School and...

Catherine "Kay" Kemp

Catherine "Kay" Kemp

Apr 25, 2014

M. Catherine "Kay" Kemp

Age 92, of Magnolia, passed away Friday, April 25, 2014, in Bethany Nursing Home.  She was born in Massillon, a daughter of the late Albert and Mary Frances (Riese) Ess, and her stepfather, Frank Lerner, and had been a Magnolia resident since 1944.  After high school she attended Kent State University.  Kay taught...

Sharon K. Hill

Sharon K. Hill

Apr 25, 2014

Sharon K. Hill

Age 73 of Canton.  Sharon's spirit went to Heaven at 12:23 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2014.  She was born in Canton, a daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Rice) Hill, and was a life resident.  Sharon was a 1958 graduate of McKinley High School, and retired from Aultman Hospital, after 34 years...

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