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...
Marlene Leah Lazaroff
Feb 3, 2020
Marlene Leah Lazaroff, age 88, passed away peacefully Monday, February 3, 2020 in Woodbridge Virginia at Sentara Medical Center. Marlene was born on October 15, 1931 in Cleveland, the daughter of the late Oscar Otto Zarnke and Henrietta (Albers) Zarnke. Marlene lived most of her life as a resident of northeast Ohio living in Cleveland, Youngstown, Massillon, Akron, Canal...
Spiro Veloff
Feb 2, 2020
Spiro and Elena Veloff passed away hours apart after a marriage of 67 years. Elena transcended at home in the afternoon on February 01, 2020. Spiro passed away just a few minutes after midnight at Mercy Medical Center on February 2nd 2020. They were born in Macedonia: Elena in 1935 in Zagorice and Spiro in 1933 in Oblakovo. Spiro,...
Joseph A. Mysza
Feb 2, 2020
Joseph A. Mysza, 97, of Jackson Township, passed away on February 2, 2020. He was born on May 7, 1922 in Orient, Pennsylvania to the late Adolph and Josephine (Drabik) Mysza. Joe proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII and landed on the beaches of Normandy. He served in the 961st Field Artillery Battalion and...
Elena Veloff
Feb 1, 2020
Spiro and Elena Veloff passed away hours apart after a marriage of 67 years. Elena transcended at home in the afternoon on February 01, 2020. Spiro passed away just a few minutes after midnight at Mercy Medical Center on February 2nd 2020. They were born in Macedonia: Elena in 1935 in Zagorice and Spiro in 1933 in Oblakovo. Spiro,...
Don Lee Reiger
Feb 1, 2020
Donald Lee Reiger, 78, of Navarre, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020. Don was born on September 10, 1941 in Dover, Ohio the son of the late Grant and Johanna (Wilds) Reiger. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1959 graduate of Timken Vocational Center. Don was a retired United States Navy veteran and served...
Donald J. Rice
Feb 1, 2020
Donald J. Rice, 90, passed away on February 1, 2020, following an extended illness. He was born in Massillon on April 23, 1929 to Paul and Marjorie (Anderegg) Rice and graduated from Washington High School, received both his Bachelors and Master’s degrees from Kent State University. Don taught in The Perry Local Schools for thirty years and also worked...
Fr. Josiah (Cy) Booth
Jan 31, 2020
Fr. Josiah (Cy) Booth, age 34, passed away January 31, 2020 in Pensacola. Fr. Booth was on sick leave and was with his family in Florida. He was born July 8, 1985 in Canton to Raymond & Vanamae (Critoria) Booth. He attended Central Catholic High School, The Josephinum Seminary, University of Steubenville, and St. Vincents Seminary. He received two...
Rosemary Ungashick - Vazquez
Jan 30, 2020
Rosemary Ungashick-Vazquez age 75 of Canton, Ohio, passed away on Thursday January 30, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Rosemary was born on July 25, 1944 in Massillon, Ohio, to parents James and Florence (Drouhard) Seifert. Rosemary graduated from Central Catholic High School and soon after married her high school sweetheart Larry Ungashick, together they were blessed with three...
Nancy Jewel Ann King
Jan 30, 2020
Nancy Jewell Ann (Moore) King, age 80 of Navarre, Ohio, passed away on January 30, 2020 after a short battle with cancer, with her loving family beside her. She was born in Fola, West Virginia on February 2, 1939 to Dewey and Allie (Mullins) Moore. Nancy graduated from Clay County High School in 1959. She married her husband, William...
Ferne Ann Stevenson
Jan 28, 2020
Ferne Ann Stevenson, 84, of Jackson Township, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. Ferne was born in Boston, MA, the daughter of Ray and Anna (Dietel) Luyster. She lived in Massillon most of her life and was a 1953 graduate of Washington High School. She was an active member of Christ Lutheran Church. She enjoyed crafting, cooking and...
Gloria Schnabel
Jan 27, 2020
Gloria Schnabel, age 86, of Canton passed away at her residence on January 27, 2020. Gloria was born on March 6, 1933, in Canton to the late Jose and Carmella Rodriguez. Gloria was a devoted woman who deeply loved the LORD, her husband Bob and her family. She will be truly missed by all who loved her. In addition...
David L. Jennings
Jan 26, 2020
David L. Jennings, age 85 of Massillon, passed away on January 26, 2020. He was born in Caldwell, Ohio on June 09, 1934 to the late Dwight and Mary (Montgomery) Jennings He married Juanita Brackman on December 04, 1954 and they shared 44 years until her passing in 1998. David served his country in the U.S. Army and the...
