Roberta Ann "Bobbie Rickett
Jul 8, 2019
Roberta Ann “Bobbie” Rickett, 67, passed away with her family by her side on July 8, 2019, following an extended illness. She was born in Massillon on December 3, 1951 to Robert and Ruth (Houck) Fischnich. Bobbie was a graduate of Washington High School and The Ohio State University. She attended St. Barbara Catholic Church and retired from The...
James "Jim" C. Watkins
Jul 8, 2019
James “Jim” C. Watkins, age 83 of East Canton, passed away peacefully, while surrounded by family at Mercy Hospital on July 08, 2019. Jim is survived by his daughter Lisa (Chris) Tunney of Louisville; son Bryan J. Watkins of Massillon; granddaughter Courtney L. Martin of Canton; brothers Robert (Rita) Watkins of Massillon and Sam (Debbie) Watkins of Pickerington. Jim...
Bessie Elizabeth Samuels
Jul 7, 2019
Bessie Elizabeth Samuels, lifelong resident of Massillon, Ohio passed away on Sunday the 7th of July at Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio. Born on August 13, 1927 to Greek Immigrants, Bessie was an active member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church and the Massillon community throughout her entire life. She had a passion for music, dance, art, cooking,...
Mary Jane Staley
Jul 7, 2019
Mary Jane Staley, age 89 passed away July 7, 2019 in Marion, OH. She was born January 19, 1930 in Massillon to the late Walter and Bertha (Stahleker) Albrecht. Mary Jane will be remembered as an accomplished seamstress who made many of her own clothes. Her vegetable garden was to the benefit of all her family and friends. Harry...
Marilyn D. Kiefer
Jul 5, 2019
Marilyn D. Kiefer, 90, passed away following a brief illness. She was born in Massillon on September 5, 1928 to Cletus and Elmira (Lutz) Greetter. She was a life resident of Massillon and employed at EKCO. Marilyn loved to sing and dance, always enjoyed the company of people and was never found with anything out of place. She was...
Charles "Chuck" Russell
Jul 3, 2019
Charles “Chuck” Russell, 76, of Massillon, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday evening, July 3, 2019. Chuck was born on October 10, 1942 in Canton, the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Kratz) Russell. Chuck was a 1960 graduate of Timken High School and worked for Timken Roller Bearing Co. for 35 years. He especially...
Mary E. Glaros
Jul 3, 2019
Mary E. Glaros, 77, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. She was born on December 27, 1941 in Dennison, OH to the late George and Stavria (Triantafilou) Lekorenos. She graduated from Dover HS 1959, and received her Bachelor’s Degree from Kent State University and her Master’s degree from Ashland University. In 1984 she was selected as a Jennings...
Joseph A Hoffman
Jul 2, 2019
Joseph A. Hoffman, age 89, of Massillon passed away July 2, 2019 while in hospice care. Joe was born March 5, 1930 in Hanoverton, OH to the late John & Anna (Richwise) Hoffman. Joe was honorably discharged from the Air Force. He retired as an engineer for the Norfolk & Western Rail Road. He was the second youngest of...
Jean Keen
Jul 2, 2019
Jean Keen, 85, passed away on July 2, 2019, following a brief illness. She was born in Barton on December 10, 1933 to Frank and Gwendolyn (Applegarth) Saho. She was a kind and good woman, who liked to spend time with her family. In her earlier years she liked to play golf, bowling, bingo and camping. She is survived...
Jacqueline L. Lang
Jul 2, 2019
Jacqueline L. Lang, 83, passed away on July 2, 2019, following an extended illness. She was born in Zanesville on January 13, 1936 to John and Virginia (Mix) Kunkel. Jackie was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1953. She was known for her great love of people and animals. She was truly a great wife and mother....
Donald G. Rice
Jul 1, 2019
Donald G. Rice, 83, passed away on July 1, 2019, following an extended illness. He was born in Canton on September 14, 1935 to Louis D. and Dorothy (Neading) Rice. Donald was a member of the Massillon Eagles Club 190, American Legion, Post 221 and the Sons and Daughters of Herman. He is survived by his wife, Shirley (Nibeel)...
Judith "Judy" Kay Holderman
Jun 27, 2019
Judith “Judy” K. Holderman, age 81 of Jackson Twp. Passed away at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 24, 1937 to LeRoy Engstrom and Evelyn in Hurst, Illinois, and raised by her parents Ray and Evelyn Carter in Massillon. She was a graduate of Jackson High School. She married William Holderman on January 24,...
Bonnie L. Mcgraner
Jun 27, 2019
Bonnie L. McGraner, 75, of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019. Bonnie was born on February 4, 1944 in Massillon, the daughter of the late Harry and Alice (Morsheiser) Buerger. Bonnie loved the outdoors, playing bingo, shopping, traveling and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of the Sons and Daughters of Herman, Moose Lodge...
Glenn A May
Jun 27, 2019
Together Again Glenn A. May, age 81, of Massillon went home to be with the LORD on June 27, 2019. He was born on December 14, 1937 in Canton; a son to the late George and Verda May. He married Charlotte Smith on April 10, 1964 and they shared 51 years together until her passing. Glenn retired from Apple Creek...
Miriam J. Lones
Jun 25, 2019
Miriam J. Lones, 87, of Massillon, passed away on June 25, 2019 at Meadow Winds Nursing Home. She was born on August 17, 1931 in Tuscarawas Township to the late Willard and Leota (Snyder) Hofacre. Miriam was a 1949 graduate of Washington High School. She worked for Perry Rubber and retired after 29 years of service. Miriam was a...
Milan E. Chovan
Jun 24, 2019
Milan E. Chovan Jr., age 65, passed away on June 24, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family following a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born June 2,1954, he was a lifetime resident of Massillon and son of the late Milan and Laura (DiLoreto) Chovan. He graduated from Massillon Washington High School in 1972 and...
Gary L. Jarrell
Jun 24, 2019
Gary L. Jarrell, age 71 of Jackson Twp., passed away on June 24, 2019. He was born in Canton on March 17, 1948 to the late Donald and Gladys Jarrell. He was a 1966 graduate of Perry High School. He married Cathy Tietze on February 12, 1971 and they shared 48 years together. Gary served his country in the...
Kenneth B. Wiles
Jun 22, 2019
Kenneth Benson Wiles, age 80, of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019. Kenneth was born on October 3, 1938 in Tunnelton, WV the son of the late Edward and Daisy (Riley) Wiles. He was a United States Army veteran. Kenneth worked for the Massillon State Hospital as a plumber and retired in 1983. He loved working on...
John Paul Cyphert
Jun 21, 2019
John Paul Cyphert, 67, of Massillon, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019. John was born on July 12, 1951 in Massillon, the son of the late John Wayne and Marjorie Jean (Geschwind) Cyphert. He was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1969 graduate of Washington High School. John was a United States Navy veteran, serving our country...
