Patricia M Novak
Mar 19, 2020
Patricia “Pat” M. Novak, age 79 passed away on March 19, 2020. She was born in Canton on March 05, 1941 to the late Bud and Louise Aderholt. She was a 1959 graduate of Timken High School. She married Gerald Novak Sr. on August 12, 1983. Pat was an Artist and Entrepreneur, was a co-owner with her husband Jerry...
Philip Nicholas Angelo
Mar 19, 2020
Philip “Phil” Angelo, age 50 of Massillon passed away on March 19, 2020. He was born in Canton on November 07, 1969 to Lillie Walters and the late Bennie Angelo. He was a 1988 graduate of Canton South, where he was a champion wrestler. Phil worked as Maintenance Technician for several years until illness forced his retirement. He was...
Nancy Sue Fortner
Mar 18, 2020
Nancy S. Fortner, 82, of Navarre, passed away on March 18, 2020. She was born on March 1, 1938 in Navarre to the late Harold and Alice (McFarren) Thompson. She married the love of her life, Ray Fortner, on July 14, 1959 and they shared 60 wonderful years together and raised 4 children. Nancy was an active member of...
Wilma M. Hill
Mar 17, 2020
Wilma M. Hill, 93. of Canton, passed away on March 17, 2020 with her loving family by her side. She was born on September 11, 1926 in Glencoe, Ohio to the late Andrew and Barbara (Nunley) Zilka. She worked for the Hoover Company as an assembly worker and retired from there after 24 years of service. Wilma enjoyed the...
Lisa V. Ruper
Mar 17, 2020
Lisa V. Ruper, 53, passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2020. She was born on November 19, 1966 in Massillon to Harry Crossen and Shirley (Sheppard) Brinkley. She was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1985. She retired from Verizon. She is survived by her daughter, Vanetta Schrader, grandchildren, Lily and Paris; three sisters, Connie Schoenfeld, Sharon...
Janet Louise Relford
Mar 17, 2020
Janet Louise Relford, age 76, passed away on March 17, 2020 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born May 1, 1943 in Massillon, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Media Jones and Leo Herring, the oldest of 6 children. Janet was a graduate of Washington High School in 1961. She married the love of...
Steven C. Stertzbach
Mar 17, 2020
Steven C. Stertzbach, age 68 of North Lawrence went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 17, 2020. He was born in Canton, Ohio on March 08, 1952 to the late Dehlen and Marilyn (Bickert) Stertzbach. He married Debra Wiles on August 24, 1991 and they shared 29 years until his passing. Steve retired as a...
Michelle Dianne Scroggs
Mar 17, 2020
Michelle Dianne Scroggs, 45, passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2020. She was born in Canton on August 19, 1974. She was a graduate of Jackson High School and Ohio University. Michelle worked as an auditor for the State of Ohio for many years. She was dedicated to her family, especially her children and loved to watch all their...
Tyler William Belden
Mar 15, 2020
Tyler William Belden, 22, passed away unexpectedly on March 15, 2020. He was born in Canton on September 2, 1997. He attended Perry High School and graduated in 2015. He had just started working at the The Bonnot Co. and was excited about the possibilities for his future. Tyler was known for his kind heart and sense of humor....
Jane Ann Krisher
Mar 14, 2020
Jane A. Krisher, age 70, of Massillon, passed away on March 14, 2020 at Aultman Hospital after a brief illness. She was born on May 16, 1949 in Massillon, Ohio to Henry and Gertrude (Ginther) Davis. Jane graduated from Washington High School and received her nursing training at Akron City Hospital at the Idabelle Firestone School of Nursing. She...
Patricia Marie Wentzel
Mar 14, 2020
Patricia Marie Wentzel, 82, of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Patricia was born in Massillon on April 19, 1937 the daughter of the late Edward and Catherine (Johns) Heckathorn. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Kimberly Wentzel Eisenbrei;...
William C. Catlin
Mar 13, 2020
William C. Catlin, age 72 of Massillon passed away March 13, 2020. He was born February 25, 1947 to the late John & Callie (Arrington) Catlin. He retired from the Chrysler Corp. He is survived by four children: Earsey (Craig) Washington, Katrina Rogers, Fernandez Tuit and William Catlin. There are two sisters and a brother: Mary (Scott) Christian, Eulac...
Carl L. Andrews
Mar 12, 2020
Carl L. Andrews, 73, passed away on March 12, 2020. He was born in New Brockton, AL on May 19, 1946 to Carlton and Willie Mae (Owens) Andrews. Carl was a graduate of Malvern High School and attended Central State College. While in high school Carl was known for his abilities on the football field and is enshrined in...
Nancy T. Berg
Mar 11, 2020
Nancy T. Berg, 77 passed away on March 11, 2020 following an extended illness. She was born in Canton on June 18, 1942 to Lawrence and Gertrude (Gill) Thouvenin. Nancy was a 1960 graduate of Central Catholic High School and received her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Kent State University. She taught many years for the Perry...
Judith Reiter
Mar 11, 2020
Judy I. “Jude” Reiter, 80 of Massillon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 11:16 pm surrounded by family. She was born in Massillon on September 5, 1939 and was the daughter of Alfred W. Canterbury and Virginia M. France Canterbury. Judy is survived by her husband of 62 years, Charles “Chuck”, her daughter, Lee (JJ) DiLoreto,...
Dean "Fritz" Beard
Mar 11, 2020
Dean “Fritz” Beard, 86, formerly of Canton, passed away on March 11, 2020 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. He was born on November 9, 1933 to the late Frank and Della (Culler) Beard. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a Korean War veteran. Fritz worked as a roofer for Roofers Local 88 which...
Donald R. Grimes
Mar 11, 2020
Donald R. Grimes, 89, of North Canton, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Don was born on July 26, 1930 in New Castle, PA the son of the late John and Anna (Vanus) Grimes. He proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corp. He worked for Castrol Industrial as an engineer and retired after 10 years...
Carmita Machell Robinson
Mar 10, 2020
Carmita "Meach:" Machell Robinson who was a lifelong resident of Massillon passed away on March 10, 2020 at the age of 44 after a 10 year battle with multiple illnesses. Carmita was born on March 12, 1975 the oldest daughter of Gary & Marandia Young. Carmita was survived by her five siblings Gary Thomas (Annie) Young, Terrrell (Angee) Young,...
Cathy Ann Lorson
Mar 10, 2020
Cathy Ann Lorson, age 64 of Massillon, passed away on March 10, 2020 in Canton. Cathy was born on April 21, 1955 in Massillon to Ronald and Hannah (Baker) Hitchings, Sr. Cathy enjoyed playing bingo and gambling. She collected Donald Duck memorabilia and loved the Pittsburg Steelers. Cathy is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Randolph Lorson...
Donald Ray Lent
Mar 8, 2020
Donald R. Lent, 84, passed away unexpectedly doing what he loved outside in his yard on March 8, 2020. He was born in Akron on August 31, 1935 to Otis T. and Isabel Rebecca (Lowery) Lent. He was a January 1953 graduate of Garfield High School. During high school he worked for Firestone Rubber Company as a mail boy,...
