Ella L (Reed, Smart) Haas
Dec 8, 2019
Ella (Reed, Smart) Haas Age 87, of Jackson Township, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Ella was born on October 21, 1932 in Spencer, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents, three siblings, two previous husbands, Dick Reed and Dick Smart, and her son, Dan Reed. She is survived by...
Benjamin Daniel Shue Jr.
Dec 7, 2019
Benjamin D. Shue JR, 69, passed away at home on December 7, 2019. He was born in Massillon on September 18, 1950 to Benjamin Calvin Daniel and Helen Marie (McElhaney) Shue. Benjamin served in The United States Marine Corps. He loved bowling, all Cleveland Sports Teams and yard work. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is...
Gloria Jean Smith
Dec 6, 2019
Gloria Jean Smith, age 74 of Navarre, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness. Gloria was born on February 17, 1945 in Circleville, Ohio to Harold and Nellie (Clum) Stoehr. She was a 1963 graduate of Perry High School and first in her graduating class at the Aultman School of Nursing where she received her LPN license. She was...
Mary Holman
Dec 6, 2019
Mary G. Holman, age 76 of North Lawrence, Ohio, passed away suddenly on December 6, 2019 in Canton, Ohio. Mary was born on May 13, 1943 to Orey and Florence McCoil in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was a 1962 graduate of Washington High School in Massillon, where she was involved in the Massillon Tigers Swing Band. She loved all sports...
Mary Belle Cummings
Dec 5, 2019
Mary Belle (Nichols) Cummings, 95, of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019. Mary was born on May 5, 1924 in Belmont, Ohio the daughter of the late Earl Nichols and Ora (Showalter) Nichols Wilson. She was a 1942 graduate of Smith Twp. High School in Centerville, Ohio. She worked at Republic Steel in Massillon and in 1962...
Therese E. Rohr
Dec 5, 2019
Therese E. Rohr, 74, of Canal Fulton, passed away on December 5, 2019. She was born on May 17, 1945 to the late Leo and Margaret (McCarthy) Eberhardt. She married the love of her life, Larry Rohr on May 21, 1966 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Massillon. Following their marriage in the church, Therese became a very dedicated...
Scott David Orr
Dec 5, 2019
Scott David Orr, 52, of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019. Scott was born on June 6, 1967 in Massillon the son of David L. and Claudia Jean (Smith) Orr. He was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1986 graduate of Perry High School. Scott was an avid wood carver. He also loved country music. He...
Robert "Bob" Sikorsky
Dec 5, 2019
Robert Bob Sikorsky, 91, passed away on 12/5/19 at Mercy Medical Center after a brief illness. Bob graduated from Washington High school with the class of 1946 and worked in machine sales and manufacturing. He was preceded in death by parents, Stanley and Louise Sikorsky and sister Betty. Survived by daughter, Monica (Phil) Levin; son John (Emily) Sikorsky, grandchildren,...
June Lee Cass
Dec 4, 2019
June Lee Cass, age 95 of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on December 4, 2019 in North Canton. She was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on June 12, 1924 to Gus and Martha Kellner. June was a very active member of Faith Lutheran Church in Massillon with over 60 years of membership. She belonged to the church sewing club and...
Claudia Jean Kelly
Dec 4, 2019
Claudia Jean Peterson-Kelly, 68, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born on September 16, 1951 in Massillon to the late Earlie and Harryetta Peterson. She was a former employee of Worlds Kitchen. Jean loved yard work, Gospel Music, collecting family photos and family gatherings. In addition to her parents, she is preceded...
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...
