Evelyn June Stryffeler
May 24, 2020
Evelyn (Howell) Stryffeler passed away on May 24, 2020. She was born on September 4, 1931 in Massillon to Clarence and Mildred (Pierce) Howell. Her parents preceded her in death, along with a son, Timothy Smith, and two brothers, Milton Howell, and Robert Howell. She is survived by her husband, Don, two sons: Ronald (Bronwyn) of Texas and Thomas...
Melissa Lynn Mullane
May 24, 2020
Melissa L. Mullane, age 28, of Canton passed away on May 24, 2020. She was born on October 22, 1991. Left with sweet memories are her daughter Bryar; parents Laura Aventino and Kelly (Claudia) Mullane; brother Tristan; sister Paige; her soulmate Mike Wohlwend; and father of Bryar, Todd Archambault; as well as many relatives and friends. She will be...
Lori B. Rohr
May 23, 2020
Lori B. (Coe) Rohr, 58, of Lawrence Township, passed away peacefully at home, following a battle with cancer on May 23, 2020. She was born on January 16, 1962 in Canton the daughter of the late Harry & Dorothy (Miller) Coe. She attended Timken High School. After High School she attended Walsh College where she obtained her Bachelors’ Degree...
Stephen George Bundich
May 22, 2020
Stephen G. Bundich, age 60 of Massillon, passed away on May 22, 2020. Stephen was born on January 3, 1960 to George and Pauline (Breehl) Bundich in Massillon, Ohio. He graduated from Washington High School in 1978 and then went on to receive his Bachelor of Science degree in technology from the University of Akron. Stephen was a sports...
Timothy L. Longshore
May 21, 2020
Timothy L. Longshore, 43, passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2020. He was born in Canton on November 10, 1976. Tim was a man of many talents. He held two jobs, one at Giant Eagle and another at Heart to Heart Residential Services. He was also a well-known comedian in North Central Ohio. He was very gifted and shared...
Donald A. Neading
May 21, 2020
Donald A. Neading, 80, of Massillon, passed away on May 21, 2020. He was born in Canton on November 23, 1939 to the late Christopher and Lottie (Bowman) Neading. He married Jacqueline (Christen) Ashbridge on August 29, 1969 and they shared 50 loving years together. Don worked and retired from Diebold Credit Union and Hendrickson Trailers. He was also...
Nick Boldi
May 21, 2020
Nick Richard Boldi, age 85, of Massillon passed away on May 21, 2020, of COVID-19. He was born in Canton on December 21, 1934, to the late Nick and Appaline Boldi. Nick worked for Contemporary Builders in sales and remodeling. He also was a song writer, record producer and managing singing talents from 1950 to 2015. In his later...
Sandra L. Boley
May 21, 2020
Sandra L. Boley, 76, of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020. Sandra was born on June 15, 1943 in Brewster, Ohio the daughter of the late Dwight L. & Bernadine M. (Dougherty) Knerr. She was a lifelong resident of the area. Sandra loved her dogs, collecting butterfly memorabilia, crocheting, and baking. She also enjoyed sailing with her...
George R Gradijan
May 21, 2020
George R. Gradijan, age 83, of Massillon passed away on May 21, 2020. He was born in Brewster on March 23, 1937, to the late Michael and Margaret Gradijan. George served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict. He also served in the Massillon Police Department for 25 years. George was preceded in death by his parents, wife of...
Lois G. Pinhard
May 20, 2020
Lois G. (Sandy) Pinhard, 84, passed away at her home on May 20, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. There are not enough words to express the love, commitment and dedication in one woman, Lois Pinhard. She was simply the greatest person all around, in every title she possessed. Her family will miss her dearly and daily, for all...
Will M. Miller
May 20, 2020
Will M. Miller, 76, of Massillon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, surrounded by family. Will was born on June 15, 1943 in Louisville, Ohio, the son of the late Marion D. and Mary Jane (Davis) Miller. He graduated from Louisville High School in 1961 and from Kent State University with his Master of Education in 1977....
Scott Lee Swonger
May 19, 2020
Scott L. Swonger ascended to his home in glory when he died suddenly from a heart attack in his Massillon home at 38 years of age on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Scott is the son of the late Edward L. Swonger, Sr. and survived by his mother, Janet D. Swonger (nee Plottner). Born on December 6, 1981 in Canton,...
Harvey J. Barnett
May 19, 2020
Harvey J. Barnett, 77, passed away following an unexpected illness. He was born in Massillon on July 28, 1942. He was a veteran of The United States Army and worked in numerous factories in the Massillon area. He was known for his sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. Harvey is survived by his children, Diane (Richard)...
Mary Lucille Nash
May 19, 2020
Mary Lucille Nash was born in Moorhead, Mississippi to the late Walter and Ada Campbell on September 26, 1917. Mary was the fifth child of twelve born to the Campbell family. She leaves to cherish memories her sister Leanna Tomlin of Chicago Illinois. Mary attended Moorhead Elementary School and graduated from Delta Institute High School in Moorhead, Mississippi. Completing...
Rose Marie Turkal
May 18, 2020
Rose Marie Turkal, age 89, of Massillon passed away May 18, 2020. She was born February 28, 1931, in Brewster to George and Anna Cindric. Her parents were immigrants from Europe. Her father worked on the railroad, and her mother was busy caring for 7 children, helping others in the neighborhood and sometimes feeding travelling hobos passing through looking...
Sandra "Sandy" L. Harvey
May 16, 2020
Sandra L. Harvey, 78, formerly of Massillon, passed away on May 16, 2020. She was born on May 15, 1942 in Ashland, Ohio to the late Harley and Lillian (Huff) Gray. She worked for G.E. Capitol in the collections department and retired with over 10 years of service. Sandy was also a former member of Richville United Church of...
Penny Renée Gerstenslager
May 16, 2020
Penny Gerstenslager passed away on May 16, 2020. Born December 18, 1961 in Massillon Graduated Perry High School 1980 Graduated Ohio State University 1985 With a dual degree specializing in Journalism with TV Broadcasting & Production; Business Administration with Marketing. Competed in Miss Ohio USA pageant. She worked as a TV News Anchor/Director & Reporter for NBC being acknowledged...
Richard "Richie" A. King Ii
May 16, 2020
Richard “Richie” A. King II, 47, passed away unexpectedly due to a motorcycle accident, on May 16, 2020. He was born in Massillon on September 27, 1972 to Richard and Carol (Wireman) King. Richie was very dedicated to his family and friends. He was a loving and caring father to his two daughters and a new grandfather to his...
Edward Benning
May 15, 2020
Edward Benning, 108 years old, of Massillon, passed away at Amherst Meadows on May 15, 2020. He was born in Carrollton, Georgia on August 26, 1911 to the late Dill and Emma Benning. He married his high school sweetheart, Everleaner Person in 1943 and they shared 67 loving years together before her passing in 2010. Edward worked as a...
Bessie Hamric
May 14, 2020
Bessie Hamric, age 90, of Massillon passed away Thursday May 14, 2020. She was born August 2, 1929, in Duck Creek, WV to the late Martin & Ivy (Lowers) Mollohan. She moved to Massillon in 1957. She retired from Perry Rubber as an inspector. Bessie was a strong, hardworking women who put her family first. In addition to her...
