Betty M Smith
Feb 22, 2020
Betty M. Smith, age 77 of Massillon went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 22, 2020. She was born in West Helena, Arkansas on April 30, 1942 to the late Sylvester and Irene (Jones) Smith. She was a 1960 graduate of Washington High School. Betty retired as a Therapy Program Worker for Apple Creek. She was...
Eugene F. Kozinski
Feb 22, 2020
Eugene “Gene” Kozinski went home to be with the LORD on Saturday, February 22, 2020, peacefully in his sleep. He retired from the Timken Company after 30 years of service. Gene also proudly served his country and was a Navy Veteran. In his spare time, he coached little league football, baseball and basketball. Gene will be deeply missed by...
Rose M. Quinn
Feb 20, 2020
Rose M. Quinn, 86, of Canton, passed away on February 20, 2020. She was born on July 16, 1933 in Canton to the late Robert and Josephine (Concato) Criswell. Rose had a never-ending love and dedication to her family. The time spent with them meant the most to her, whether it was shopping together or going out to eat...
Maryann Mysza
Feb 18, 2020
Maryann Mysza 93, of Jackson Township, passed away on February 18, 2020 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. She was born on September 8, 1926 in Tower Hills, PA and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Frances (Lukasik) Hain. She grew up and attended school in the Uniontown, PA area and lived in Ohio since 1964. Maryann married...
Thomas J. Border
Feb 18, 2020
Thomas J. Border, age 81, of Navarre passed away on February 18, 2020, after an extended illness. He was born in Stow on January 14, 1939, to the late Raymond and Ethel Border. He graduated from Stone Creek High School class of 1957. Thomas married Carolyn Lorenz in 1959. He was employed at Superior Brand Meats for 19 years...
Harry Ifantiedes
Feb 17, 2020
Harry Ifantiedes Jr., age 63, of Massillon passed away on February 17, 2020, after an extended decline in health at Bethany Nursing Home. Harry was very strong, brave, and fought a hard battle for many years. He was born in Massillon on October 7, 1956, to the late Harry Sr. and Demetroula “Diane” Ifantiedes. He graduated from Perry High...
Roberta Ann Dimitroff
Feb 16, 2020
Roberta Ann Dimitroff, 92, of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020. Roberta was born on September 18, 1927 in Massillon, the daughter of the late George and Margaret (Morgan) Hardesty. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon and retired from the MCA Sign Co. after 34 years of service. Roberta enjoyed baking, cooking, gardening and family gatherings....
Rosia M. Brooks
Feb 16, 2020
Rosia Brooks, age 69 of Massillon went home to be with the Lord on February 16, 2020. She was born in Mansfield, Ohio on June 09, 1950 to the late Cornelius and Maxine (Maddox) Gomez. She was a 1968 graduate of Mansfield Sr. High School. She worked as a care giver for Leeda Service until her retirement. She attended...
Cynthia J. "Cindi" Perkson
Feb 16, 2020
Cynthia J. “Cindi” Perkson RN, 69, passed away on February 16, 2020, following a brief illness. She was born in East Liverpool on August 30, 1950 to the late Roy C. McElroy and Marjorie L. (Foster) Fickes. Cindi worked as an ER nurse for 35 years. She was a natural born caregiver and spent her life supporting and loving...
Melba Sue Sharp
Feb 15, 2020
Melba Sue Sharp, age 91 of Canton, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 in Canton. She was born on July 13, 1928 in Murray, Kentucky to Z.C. and Gracie (Brandon) Orr. Melba Sue graduated from Murray State University and taught Special Education and Business in several cities including Chicago, St. Louis, Atlanta, Baton Rouge, and finally in...
Emma M. Steyer
Feb 14, 2020
Friday, February 14th, heavens gates were opened and Emma Steyer, age 102, of Massillon, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. On that Valentine’s Day, she joined the love of her life, John Steyer, who preceded her in death 41 years ago on their wedding anniversary. In addition to being a dedicated and loving wife,...
Gloria Eileen Long
Feb 13, 2020
Gloria E. Long, age 91 of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on February 13, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Gloria was born on November 28, 1928 in Justus, Ohio to Harry and Alice (Gleitsman) Evans. She graduated from Navarre High School. Gloria married her loving husband, Richard on October 21, 1950. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic...
Susan Ann Hindley
Feb 13, 2020
Susan A. Hindley, 77, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020, following an extended illness. She was born in Massillon on August 23, 1942 to Henry “Heine” and Mary “Helen” (Rosche) Krier. Susan worked for The Independent and MK Morris retiring in 2008. She loved camping, cards, baking and spending time with her grandchildren. She was dedicated to her...
Anna Marie Ogle
Feb 12, 2020
Anna Marie Ogle (Punkie), age 55, of Massillon passed away on February 12, 2020, unexpectedly. She was born in Canton on June 24, 1964, to Frank III “Junie” and Mary Moll. She was a 1982 graduate of Jackson High School. Anna was an avid archer, enjoyed yard work, and loved spending time with her children. Anna is survived by...
Mark R. Nordick
Feb 12, 2020
Mark R. Nordick, 65, of Perry Township, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Mark was born on November 23, 1954 in Canton, Ohio the son of the late Royal Franklin Nordick and Peggy (Pavlides) Ballos. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of McKinley High School. Mark worked for Apple Creek Developmental Center and...
Fred H. Belcher, Jr.
Feb 12, 2020
Fred H. Belcher Jr., age 82 of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on February 12, 2020 in Canton, Ohio. Fred was born in Princeton, West Virginia on April 3, 1937 to Fred and Bonnie (Bales) Belcher. He married the love of his life on August 4, 1960. Fred was preceded by his parents, sister, Faye, and his son William David...
Dianne Marie Keller
Feb 9, 2020
My beautiful wife of 53 years Dianne Marie (Dickinson) Keller passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 9, 2020. She was a born again Christian, deeply loved her heavenly Father and now she is with him. She was loved and will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Her husband, Clifford L. Keller, Jr. of 53 years;...
Diane Marie Messenger
Feb 8, 2020
Diane Messenger, age 63 of Massillon, passed away on February 08, 2020. She was born in Lockport, New York to the late Donald and Joann Moyer. Diane was a homemaker and took great pride in taking care of her family and her home. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, enjoyed coloring and crafts. Diane will be remembered as...
Maurice E. Martin
Feb 8, 2020
Maurice “Zeke” E. Martin, 83, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020, following an extended illness. He was born in Martins Ferry on September 1, 1936, to the late Maurice L. and Violet M. (Dowdell) Martin. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Margie E. Martin and brother Herman Martin. Maurice was a loving...
Jack D. Peterson
Feb 6, 2020
Jack D. Peterson, 96, of Massillon, passed away February 6, 2020. Jack was born in Massillon on September 14, 1923, the son of the late George and Muriel (Salter) Peterson. He was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1941 graduate of Washington High School. Jack was very proud of his military service during World War II. He enlisted...
