Carolyn Notman

Carolyn Jean Notman (Simons) 66 of Massillon, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 7, 2026 after a hard fought battle with a chronic illness.

She is loved by her family and friends and will forever be remembered for her beautiful laughter, wonderful heart , her creativity, playful spirit and fierce devotion and love for her family.

She loved spending time with her grandchildren, cooking, baking and going fishing.
Carolyn was a 1978 honor student graduate of Harrisville High School in Ritchie County WV.
After graduating she enlisted in the United States Air Force.
In the private sector she was an accomplished Activity Coordinator for many years specializing in working with Alzheimer and Dementia clients at several nursing facilities. She loved this occupation and her joy, enthusiasm and passion were felt by all of her residents.

She is survived by her loving husband, David Notman of Massillon OH; daughter, Jennifer Radkermani of Clearwater FL; son, Frank Radkermani of Ravenna OH; grandchildren, Adin, Abigail and Jazmine; mother, Esther Simons of Cairo WV; sister, Keena Rogers of Tucson AZ; sister, Helen of Tucson AZ; brother, Richard Simons of Alliance OH; and brother, Robert Simons of Cairo WV.

Carolyn was proceeded in death by her paternal grandparents; her father, John L. Simons; brother, John R. Simons; brother-in-law, James Rogers

Carolyn was a member of the River Tree Christian Church in Massillon.
She was deeply cherished by all that knew her.
Matthew 5:4

Carolyn’s niece, Crystal Rogers penned a wonderful poem that perfectly described the fun and loving relationship she had with all of the children of the family:

“Hey Aunt Carolyn”

“ Hey Aunt Carolyn
Let’s have some fun!
Watch this I say as I
make a face and run!
Hey Aunt Carolyn
Let’s dance and play.
We won’t get to trouble,
We promise we won’t.
Come on Aunt Carolyn,
Tell us a joke.
Aunt Carolyn is in the kitchen.
Wow! Look at her go!
Pork chops and I smell
Something sweet baking.
Garden tomatoes sit on her
Counter in a row.
Aunt Carolyn has gone fishing
And we couldn’t go
Hook the worms
Water the trees
And Aunt Carolyn’s laughter
Floats on the breeze.”

A Memorial sevice will be held at River Tree Church in Massillon on May 28 at 5:00 pm. 1600 Main AVE. N.W. Massillon OH 44747