Michael Scott Shaffer
Aug 12, 2019
Michael Scott Shaffer, 54 of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 12, 2019. Michael was born on November 12, 1964 in Massillon, the son of Norma Jean (Nolan) Ridenbaugh and John Nelson Shaffer. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1983 graduate of McKinley High School. Michael owned and operated Canton Massotherapy. He graduated from...
Frank Smith, Sr.
Aug 11, 2019
Frank Smith Sr., 96, of Massillon, passed away at his home on August 11, 2019. He was born on February 11, 1923 in Lamira, Ohio to the late Frank and Sophia (Tomcykiceweizv) Smith. Frank proudly served our country in the United States Army. He worked at Republic/LTV Steel as a foreman where he retired after 35 years of service....
Margaret M. Draime
Aug 10, 2019
Margaret M. Draime, 88, of Massillon, passed away on August 10, 2019 at Aultman Hospital. She was born on March 29, 1931 in Justus, Ohio to the late Clarence and Mary (Savage) Tabellion. She married the love of her life, Russell Draime on March 30, 1951. Margaret is survived by her husband of 68 years, Russell and her two...
Betty Ann Beatty
Aug 9, 2019
Betty Ann Beatty, age 84 of Canton, passed away on August 09, 2019. She was born on September 20, 1934 to the late Chester and Helen (Bush) Christman. Betty was a 1952 graduate of Massillon -Washington High School. Betty worked as a Bookkeeper and Secretary for Perry Local Schools for 33 years until her retirement. She enjoyed helping her...
Michael A. Princehorn
Aug 9, 2019
Michael A. Princehorn, 78, of Massillon and Jackson Township passed away peacefully on August 9, 2019, unexpectedly. He was born in Massillon on September 3, 1940; a son to the late Harold and Doris (Kammer) Princehorn. He was a graduate of Washington High School class of 1959. Mike served in the Marine Corps from 1959 to 1963. He worked...
Rosie A. Shahan
Aug 6, 2019
Rosie A. Shahan, 85, passed away on August 6, 2019 in Copley, Ohio. She was born on September 14, 1933 in Morgantown, West Virginia to the late Lester and Ivy (Simons) Knight. She married Leo Shahan on November 21, 1953. They shared 59 loving years together before his passing in 2013. Rosie is survived by her children Karen, Sharon,...
Gloria A Cicchinelli
Aug 6, 2019
Gloria A. Cicchinelli age 92 of Massillon passed away August 6th at Aultman Hospital. She was born January 30, 1927 in Massillon to the late Anthony & Maria (LaPresto) Pizzino and lived in Massillon all of her life. She will be remembered for always putting her family first. Gloria was a devoted mother. She enjoyed music, dancing, entertaining, playing...
Robert "Bob" Allman
Aug 5, 2019
Robert “Bob” “Bubba” Frederick Allman, 65, of Massillon, Ohio passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on August 5, 2019. Bob was married for 44 years to his wife, Jody, the love of his life and his beloved best friend. Bob treasured Jody always, and loved her deeply and fiercely. Together, they shared a lifetime of laughter and love, always seeing...
Dennis Joseph Engler
Aug 5, 2019
Dennis J. Engler, 77, of Jackson Township, passed away on August 5, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 24, 1941 in Port Clinton, Ohio to the late Joseph and Florence (Luebcke) Engler. He married the love of his life, LaDonna Schanke on August 9, 1964 and they would have celebrated 55 years of marriage...
Jay Alan Howell
Aug 4, 2019
Jay Alan Howell, 56, passed away on August 4, 2019, following an extended illness. He was born in Massillon on March 31, 1963. Jay was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1981. He worked as a machinist apprentice and millwright for Timken Co. and then was a millwright at Chrysler Corp. until his retirement. He enjoyed music,...
Deborah Anne Hardwick
Aug 3, 2019
Deborah Anne Gradijan Hardwick, 58, passed away on August 3, 2019, following an extended illness. She was born in Massillon on September 22, 1960. A graduate of Tuslaw High School, as a student she was active in band and was a Majorette. She worked many years in customer service including Office Max and Fisher Foods. She is survived by...
Mary Elizabeth Holland
Aug 1, 2019
Mary Elizabeth Holland, 91, of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019. She was born on January 21, 1928 in Library, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Pfeifer) Anderko. Mary moved to Massillon from Mansfield in 1977. She was a member of Shady Hollow Country Club where she was a member of the 9 Holers,...
Roger Lee Allen
Aug 1, 2019
Roger Lee Allen, 77, of Massillon, passed away at his home on August 1, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 22, 1941 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Rutherford Allen and Betty (Crow) Allen-Kendra. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for four years. He also worked at Republic Steel...
Rita A. Boron Mazzaferri Iceman
Jul 31, 2019
Rita Boron Mazzaferri Iceman, age 89, formerly of Massillon, passed away on July 31, 2019. She was born on January 21, 1930, to the late Andrew and Lillian (Kline) Boron. Rita was a 1948 graduate of Central Catholic-Mount Mary School and was also a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church for 23 years as well as a member of...
Barbara A. Lab
Jul 31, 2019
Barbara A. Lab, age 88, of Canton, passed away on July 31, 2019 at her residence. She was born on June 19, 1931 to the late Sam and Betty Brown. Barb will be greatly missed, especially at Christmas when family and friends have enjoyed her infamous chocolate peanut butter bars. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald...
Rodney A Lee
Jul 31, 2019
Rodney A. Lee, 61, passed away unexpectedly on July 31, 2019. He was born in Dennison on September 28, 1957 to James Lee and Julia Albright. Rodney was a recovering alcoholic and drug addict, who has been clean and sober for over a year and a half with the help of the Phoenix House. He attended several meetings daily:...
Constance R (Ehret) Warstler
Jul 31, 2019
Constance R Warstler, a lifelong residence of Massillon, passed away on July 31, 2019, surrounded by her loved ones at home. She was born on April 13, 1958; a daughter to Joseph and Carolyn Ehret. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family, grandkids, and life long friends. Constance was preceded in death by her mother and father-in-law...
Edward "Eddie" Lee Swonger
Jul 31, 2019
Edward "Eddie" Lee Swonger, Sr. Edward Lee Swonger, Sr. age 76 departed this life on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 in the evening at the Massillon home of his daughter, Leona Creger, after a brief struggle with Leukemia. Also known as "Eddie, Uncle Ed and Fast Eddie" to those who knew him and fondly as "Dad" to his children. Eddie...
Christopher D. Draime
Jul 30, 2019
Christopher D. Draime, 40 of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. He was born in Canton on June 16, 1979, graduated from Washington High School in 1997, and lived his whole life in Massillon. Chris was a unique visionary, and an inspiration to the field of poetry. Known by his friends as Vertigo Xi’an Xavier, he founded...
Lee V. Boughman
Jul 30, 2019
"TOGETHER AGAIN" Lee V. Boughman, age 82, of Perry Twp. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Woodlawn Compassionate Care Center, following sudden illness complications. Lee was born December 23, 1936 to the late Glen and Mary Boughman (Carr) and was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. He married the love of his life,...
