Thomas "Al" Campbell
Dec 3, 2019
Thomas A. “Al” Campbell, 77, passed away unexpectedly on December 3, 2019. He was born in Akron on April 17, 1942 to Wesley and Edna (Oliver) Campbell. An outstanding athlete in his youth, Al graduated from Garfield High School and received both his Bachelor and Master of Science in Education from Akron University. He went on to teach courses...
Thomas E Hiffner
Dec 2, 2019
Thomas E. Hiffener, age 67, passed away unexpectedly on December 2, 2019, after a lengthy illness. Born on February 7, 1952 to the late George and Shirley Hiffner. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 46 years, Barbara A. Hiffner, son, Christopher L. Hiffner, daughters, Kevin (Juliet) Dallas of Mineral City, James (Debra) Lowder of Brewster,...
Patricia A Rhoads
Dec 2, 2019
Patricia A. Rhoads, age 83, of Massillon passed away on December 2, 2019, following a prolonged illness. She was born in Wooster on November 3, 1936; a daughter of the late Claude and Jenny Whitmore. She was a Washington High School graduate class of 1954. Patricia married Ken on October 31, 1954. She was a district leader of the...
Cletus P. Morsheiser
Nov 30, 2019
Cletus P. Morsheiser, age 92 passed away November 30, 2019. Cletus was born August 30, 1927 in Massillon to the late Leo & Lucille (Boron) Morsheiser. He worked on the family farm in Tuscarawas Twp. He will be remembered for taking walks around the neighborhood with his dog on his crutches. In addition to his parents he was preceded...
John "Mike" M. Lewis
Nov 29, 2019
John Michael “Mike” Lewis, 53, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on November 29, 2019. He was born in Canton on December 21, 1965 to the late Martha L. Hoagland. Mike was a 1984 graduate of Tuslaw High School and after graduating, he enlisted in the Air Force where he proudly served his country for 4 years. Upon returning from...
Jesse L. Steele
Nov 28, 2019
Jesse L. Steele, age 80, of Massillon passed away on November 28, 2019, following a brief illness. He was born on August 22, 1939; a son of the late Bennie and Susie (Brooks) Steele. He was a graduate of Washington High School and went on to work for Republic Steel for an extended number of years. He married Joanne...
Randal P Lewis
Nov 28, 2019
Randal P. Lewis, 62, of Massillon, passed away on November 28, 2019 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. He was born on January 26, 1957 to the late Robert and Mary Jayne (Schultz) Lewis. At this time no services are planned.
Doris J. Zeno
Nov 28, 2019
Doris J. Zeno, 93, of Massillon, passed away on November 28, 2019. She was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to the late Reginald and Ida (Arvin) Brown. She retired from the former Central States Can Co. where she had worked for over 30 years. Doris will be deeply missed by her daughter Barbara & Ronald Ginther; granddaughters Stacy Petree and...
Sandra "Sandy" Messerly
Nov 27, 2019
Sandra J. “Sandy” Messerly, age 77, passed away after a prolonged illness on November 27, 2019. She was born in Massillon on August 8, 1942; a daughter to the late Robert Campton and June Geibel. Sandy enjoyed gardening, cooking, and baking. Her greatest joys were her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sandy was preceded in death by her...
John J. David
Nov 27, 2019
John J. David, age 102 of Massillon passed away November 27, 2019 at the Laurels of Massillon. John was born September 7, 1917 to the late Joseph & Marie (Tobey) David. He was a 1936 graduate of Washington High School and served in the Army during WWII. He retired from David Brothers, Camelot Music and the Galaxy. He was...
Nancy Chovan
Nov 26, 2019
Nancy G. Chovan, 84, of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Nancy was born on July 18, 1935 in Newcomerstown, Ohio to the late Albert and Christina (Ott) Hawk. She worked as a receptionist for the YMCA and retired from there after 28 ½ years of service. Nancy was a member of Christ Lutheran Church for over...
Elizabeth Heil
Nov 26, 2019
Elizabeth Heil, 85, passed away on November 26, 2019, following an extended illness. She was born in Bridgeport, Ohio on December 25, 1933 to Jack and Edna (Alvey) Hupp. Elizabeth was an avid Massillon Tiger Fan, fiercely devoted to her family friends and neighbors. She was known as the neighborhood mom and grandma. She is survived by her children...
Rebecca S. Conley
Nov 25, 2019
Rebecca S. Conley, 78, passed away on November 25, 2019, following an extended illness. She was born in Logan County, West Virginia on December 29, 1940 to John and Lillian V. (Howell) Adkins. Rebecca was known throughout her neighborhood for her cooking and pizza. She is survived by her children, John, Deborah, Timothy and David (Wendy) Conley; five grandchildren,...
Laurie J. Maser
Nov 25, 2019
Laurie J. Maser, 60, passed away at home peacefully on November 25, 2019. She was born in Massillon on January 5, 1959 to the late Charles Biehl and the late Mary (Martin) Biehl – Dewalt. Laurie loved her family, friends and dogs. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Massillon. She is survived by her husband, Drew...
Ruth Ann Hines
Nov 25, 2019
Ruth A. Hines, age 86 of Massillon, passed away on November 25, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Scio, Ohio on April 08, 1933 to the late Raymond and Mary Shawver. She married Fred Hines and they shared 48 years together until his passing in 2002. Ruth retired from Heinz Foods after 18 years of...
Michael D. Ray
Nov 24, 2019
Michael D. Ray, age 61 of Massillon passed away November 24, 2019. He was born May 6, 1958 in Massillon to Norman & Marjorie (Heather) Ray. Mike was a driver for Finlayson Trucking. He is survived by his wife Teresa (Smith) Ray; four daughters Michelle Ray, Monica Ray, Jennifer Davis and Julie Davis; his mother Marjorie Ray; sister Ann...
Brenda L. Rodgers
Nov 24, 2019
Brenda L. Rodgers, LPN, 73, passed away at home on November 24, 2019. She was born on August 14, 1946 in Akron to the Late Wayland Hamric and Bessie (Mollohan) Hamric. Brenda was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse, whom worked in many offices and facilities throughout her career. She is survived by her children, William M. (Valerie) Rodgers and...
Louise Theresa Staton
Nov 23, 2019
Louise T. Staton, 67, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly at her home on November 23, 2019. She was born in Canton, Ohio to the late Robert and Doris (Kump) Coleman. Louise was a dedicated mother to her son Nathan and loved spending all her time with him. In addition to her son Nathan, Louise leaves behind her sister Dorie;...
Daniel R. Fournier
Nov 23, 2019
Daniel R. Fournier, 57, of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019. Dan was born on June 7, 1962 in Canton the son of Frank and Nancy (Ritenour) Fournier. He was a 1981 graduate of Washington High School and a United States Army veteran. Dan worked for Technocast Inc. as a fork lift operator. He was an avid...
David R. Ulmer, Sr.
Nov 22, 2019
David R. Ulmer, Sr., age 81 of Massillon, Ohio passed away on November 22, 2019 in Massillon surrounded by his loving family. David was born on January 16, 1938 in Canton to Orlin and Elizabeth (Woollen) Ulmer in Canton, Ohio. David is a graduate of Lehman High School and received his Associate Degree from DeVry University in Chicago. He...