Betty L. Konen
Jan 7, 2019
Betty Maier Konen, passed away on January 07, 2019. She was a lifetime resident of Massillon. Betty was born February 24, 1931 to the late Sylvester and Catherine Fink. She is survived by her daughter Deb Sumption; grandsons Brian (Kate) Sumption, Jeffrey (Kelly) Sumption, Patrick (Abby) Maier, and Matthew (Amber) Maier; great-grandchildren Jakob and Stella Sumption and Braden and...
Douglas Downie
Jan 7, 2019
Douglas Downie, Jr., age 63, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 7, 2019 in the Aultman Compassionate Care Center in Canton, Ohio, surrounded by loving family. He was born September 14, 1955 in Youngstown, Ohio, and graduated from Chaney High School in 1973. Doug graduated from Youngstown State University where he earned a degree in telecommunications. He worked at...
Carol Moustaris
Jan 6, 2019
Carol Moustaris, RN, 81, passed away on January 6, 2019. She was born in Massillon on February 24, 1937 to the late Emerick and Josephine (Hoika) DeBuino. Carol retired from Applecreek Developmental Center and was employed at Countryside Animal Hospital. Carol is survived by her children, Steve (Angela) Moustaris, Lori Airhart, Lisa Moustaris (David) White and Laine Moustaris; grandchildren,...
Samuel Ries
Jan 6, 2019
Samuel Ries, age 76, formerly of Massillon, passed away on January 6, 2019 at the David Simpson Hospice in Cleveland. He was born on August 27, 1942 in Massillon to the late Walter and Irene (Shipman) Ries. He is survived by his sisters Dorothy Taylor, Candy Meyer and Thelma McGuire. In addition to his parents he was preceded in...
Donald J. Peters Jr
Jan 4, 2019
Donald J. Peters, beloved father, companion and friend, went home to the Lord Friday, January 4, 2019 at the age of 64. The son of Margaret Getz-Strickling and Gerald Strickling, Donnie was born December 27, 1954. A lifetime resident of Massillon and a 1973 graduate of Washington High School, Donnie was proud to be deeply engaged in his community....
Robert "Bob" A. Bushman
Jan 3, 2019
Robert “Bob” A. Bushman, 79, of Massillon, passed away on January 3, 2019. He was born on August 15, 1939 in Massillon to the late Clarence and Ardelle (Braucher) Bushman. He married the love of his life, Patricia Barnes, on December 2, 1961. They shared 57 loving years together. Bob was a member of Grace United Church of Christ...
Michael Perez
Jan 2, 2019
Michael Perez, age 96, a longtime resident of Massillon, passed away on January 2, 2019. He was preceded in death by parents Erasmo and Balbina; wife of 63 years, Janet; and siblings Mary, Josephine, and Raymond. He was a 1940 graduate of Washington High School and served his country in the Army Air Corps during WWII. After graduation from...
Kay J Smith
Jan 1, 2019
Kay J Smith, age 79 of Massillon, went to be with the LORD on January 1, 2019. She was born in Akron, Iowa, on March 22, 1939; a daughter of the late Bernard and Aleen Harwig. She enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews. Kay was preceded in death by her parents; her Husband Ivory Smith; 2 brothers...
Donald Wayne Lawrence
Dec 31, 2018
Donald Wayne Lawrence, 69, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 31, 2018. Don was born on July 8, 1949 in Massillon, the son of the late Mary (Smith) Lawrence. He was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1968 graduate of Washington High School. Don was a United States Navy Veteran and proudly served our country during...
Wiley F. Wyman
Dec 31, 2018
Wiley F. Wyman, 81, formerly of Plain Township, passed away on December 31, 2018. He was born in Elsa, Texas on October 26, 1937 to the late William and Carrie (Fisher) Wyman. Wiley grew up in Austin, Texas and attended Southwest Texas State Junior College where he played two years of football for the Rangers. Following the Rangers, Wiley...
Dolores M Snell
Dec 30, 2018
Dolores M Snell, age 85 of Massillon, went home to be with the LORD on December 30, 2018. She was born on September 19, 1933, in Massillon; a daughter of the late Henry and Theresa Pizzini. She was a retired RN. Dee was also a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family and...
Ralph L. Seese
Dec 30, 2018
Ralph L. Seese, 85, passed away on December 30, 2018, following a sudden illness. He was born in Alliance on March 24, 1933 to the late Myron and Gladys (Levers) Seese. Ralph served in The United States Navy and retired in 1995 from Republic Steel after forty two years of service. He was an avid golfer, loved to fish,...
Robert C. Antonille
Dec 29, 2018
Robert C. Antonille age 81 of Massillon passed away on December 29, 2018. Bob was born August 7, 1937 in Massillon to the late Elmer & Ethel (Custer) Antonille. He was a 1957 graduate of Washington High School. His entire career was in sales. He started with Finefrock Furniture and retired with Nelson Industrial Supply. Bob was past president...
G. Frank Scassa
Dec 25, 2018
G. Frank Scassa, 72 of Massillon, passed away on December 25, 2018. He was born in Massillon on April 28, 1946 and was the son of Ettore and Florence (Caracillo) Scassa. They preceded him in death. Frank was a graduate of Washington High School and remained in touch with his classmates throughout the years. His love of cooking was...
Sharon L Kannel
Dec 24, 2018
Sharon L. Kannel, 67, died peacefully in her home on Monday, December 24th surrounded by her family after an extended illness. She is survived by her husband Bill Kannel. Bill and Sharon were high school sweethearts from Massillon Washington High School, and married in 1969. They enjoyed traveling together, deeply valued being with family, and loved spending time with...
Connie M. East
Dec 24, 2018
Connie M. East, 91, passed away following an extended illness on December 24, 2018. She was born in Massillon on September 21, 1927 to the late George and Clotilda (Whitman) Scharon. Connie was a 1945 graduate of Washington High School and received her Associates of Arts from Stark State College; Connie worked for Miller Sales, Best Products, modeled for...
Eulalia M Duff
Dec 24, 2018
Eulalia M Duff, age 99, of Perry Township went to be with the LORD on December 24, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was born in St. Peters, Illinois, on April 8, 1919; a daughter to the late Simon and Gertrude Hippler. She enjoyed taking care of her garden, being around her family, especially her grandchildren, and was devoted...
Thelma J Nemeth
Dec 23, 2018
Thelma J. Nemeth, 97, passed away Saturday, December 23rd, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, William (Bill) J. Nemeth. Survivors are daughter, Pamela Hart and husband Andy Hart of Argyle, Texas; William J. Nemeth Jr. of Idaho; Gregory A. Nemeth and wife Cindy Nemeth of Houston, Texas. Thelma has 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. A...
Emily J. Kelby
Dec 23, 2018
Emily J Kelby, age 88 of North Canton passed away on December 23, 2018. She was born in Denver, Colorado to the late Harold and Reinna (Foster) Holmes. Emily was a graduate of Washington High School, where she was a Majorette. She married Ronald Kelby on March 27, 1949 and they shared 42 years together until his passing in...
Carol L. Simmons
Dec 22, 2018
Carol L. Simmons, 86, passed away peacefully at home in Glasgow, KY, on December 22, 2018. She was born in Massillon, OH on May 17, 1932 to the late Leonard L. and Edna P. (Feather) Howell. She managed apartment complexes and was a member of the Larabee Mitchell Club, Glasgow, KY and a former member of South Side Baptist...
