Leroy Jacobs
Nov 5, 2018
LeRoy E. Jacobs, 83, a lifelong resident of Jackson Township and current resident of LaBelle, FL, passed away on November 5, 2018 of cancer. He was born in Warner on February 3, 1935, to the late Harold and Mary Jacobs. LeRoy followed the Indians, Cavs and Ohio State Football and he loved going fishing. He will be deeply missed...
Lester Allen Nolen
Nov 4, 2018
Lester A. Nolen, 78, passed away on November 4, 2018. He was born on August 8, 1940. Lester was a veteran of the United States Airforce and a retiree of Eaton Corporation. He was a fan of the Cleveland Browns, OSU, Cavs and Indians. He was an avid bowler and golfer. Lester was also a member of the American...
Betty Jean Pittman
Nov 4, 2018
Betty J. Pittman, 88, passed away on November 4, 2018. She was born in Massillon on November 17, 1929 to Paul and Ruth (Sprankle) Urban. Betty was a member of Grace Community Church and was an avid Massillon Tiger Fan. She was dedicated to her family. She is survived by her daughter, Connie (Tom) Woodson; grandchildren, Catherine Nycum, Kerri...
Timothy V. Selan
Nov 3, 2018
Timothy V. Selan age 67 of Massillon passed away November 3, 2018 at Aultman Hospital. He was born August 6, 1951 in Massillon to the late Victor & Ruth (Phillips) Selan and was a 1969 graduate of Washington High School and attended The Ohio State University. During high school he was very active in the baseball program. He had...
Scott D. Longheier
Oct 31, 2018
Scott D. Longheier, 64 of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. He was born on September 15, 1954 in Massillon to Jack and Mary (Schwab) Longheier. Scott was a 1972 graduate of Jackson High School and went on to work in the family business, Duncan Jewelers. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Scott was...
Patsy Jo Ann Hill
Oct 29, 2018
Patsy J. Hill, age 64 of Massillon, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2018. She was born in Canton on November 06, 1953 to Robert and the late Patty (Randal) Dennis. She was a 1972 graduate of Perry High School. She married her high school sweetheart Donald A. Hill Jr. on December 09, 1972. Patsy worked for a variety...
Joanne Preusser
Oct 29, 2018
Joanne Preusser, age 64, of Massillon, passed away on October 29, 2018. She was born in Canton on February 11, 1954, a daughter of the late Edward and Mary Lou Antonacci. Joanne was a billing clerk for Nickle’s Bakery. Joanne was preceded in death by her parents and sister Kathy Farkas. She is survived by daughters Jennifer Geier, Lisa...
John H. Robertson
Oct 29, 2018
John H. Robertson, 61, lost his battle with cancer Monday, October 29, 2018. John was born on August 16, 1957 in Massillon, the son of James and Emily Robertson. He graduated from Washington High School in 1976. He served in the U.S. Army and attended Kent State University. John loved good music, concerts, fishing, astronomy, the outdoors and his...
Richard L. Immel
Oct 25, 2018
Richard L. Immel age 88 of Jackson Twp. passed away October 25, 2018. Dick was born May 23, 1930 in Massillon to the late Lowell & Bernice (Bennett) Immel. He was a graduate of Washington High School and Kent State University. Dick was a lifelong member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Massillon. Dick was president of...
Dale E. Meek
Oct 23, 2018
Dale E. Meek, 83, of Jackson Township, passed away on October 23, 2018. He was born on April 5, 1935 in Canton to the late Carl and Kathryn (Myers) Meek. Dale retired from Rorick’s commercial construction where he worked as an estimator for 35 years. He was also the previous owner of Canton South Garden Center. Dale was a...
Russell D. Mcfarren
Oct 22, 2018
Russell D. McFarren, 90, passed away on October 22, 2018. He was born in Canton on August 17, 1928 to George and Caroline (Burian) McFarren. Russell was a veteran serving in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, retired from Timken after 42 years of service and was a member of William McKinley Lodge 431, F & AM....
Todd Michael Weiford
Oct 22, 2018
Todd Michael Weiford, age 36 of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 22, 2018. He was born in Massillon on January 23, 1982 and was a lifelong area resident. He attended and graduated from Southgate School where was the King at the prom. He had a joyous and happy life and was loved by many friends and family...
James Richard Waltz M.D.
Oct 21, 2018
Waltz, M.D., James R. June 30, 1935 — October 21, 2018 James Richard Waltz, M.D., 83, passed away October 21, 2018. He was born in Massillon, Ohio June 30, 1935, the second of twin sons of Harold and Jane (Kraner) Waltz. He graduated from Washington High School, Ohio University, and the Ohio State College of Medicine. After medical school...
Donna M Welch
Oct 20, 2018
To say our hearts are heavy is an understatement, but grief is neither a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith... it is the price of love. I don’t think there are many people in this world that were loved as much as Donna Marie Welch (Thomas). Our family gained a guardian angel on October 20, 2018 as...
Grace Darling Etherton
Oct 19, 2018
Grace Darling (Frees) Etherton died on October 19, 2018, from an aneurysm. Grace spent most of her life living in Northeast Ohio. She was born on February 25, 1930 in Westerville, Ohio. She spent her childhood living in Justus, Pigeon Run, Middlebranch, and East Palestine. She graduated from Strasburg High School in 1947. She graduated from Nursing School at...
Carolyn J Finger
Oct 18, 2018
Carolyn J. Finger, age 91 of Massillon passed away in her home on Thursday, October 18, 2018. She was born in Massillon on November 13, 1926 to the late Merle and Gladys Graber. She was a graduate of Washington High School. She married Barton E. Smith Jr and they were together until his passing. She married Russell Finger in...
Evelyn "Evie" Snyder
Oct 17, 2018
Evelyn L. “Evie” Snyder, 93, of Canton, went home to be with the LORD on October 17, 2018, after a brief illness in Aultman Hospital. She was born in Navarre on August 29, 1925; a daughter of the late Homer and Vesta Masters. She graduated from Navarre High School in 1943. She retired from Union Drawn after 41 years....
Norma Jean "Aunt Norma Jean" Reed
Oct 17, 2018
Norma “Aunt Norma Jean” Reed, 86, passed away on October 17, 2018, following an extended illness. She was born in Orrville on September 6, 1932 to the late Robert James and the late Lillie Belle (Plummer) Reed. She was member of the former Wesleyan Methodist Church and was a retiree of Crown Cork and Seal. Norma loved cats and...
Irene E Yost
Oct 16, 2018
Irene E Yost, 93, of Perry Township, went to be with the LORD on October 16, 2018. She was born in Massillon on January 31, 1925; a daughter of the late Harry and Esther Mross. She was a graduate of Washington High School and a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Irene was preceded in death by her parents;...
Richard L. Wright
Oct 16, 2018
Richard L. Wright, age 71 of Massillon, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. He was born on March 19, 1947 in Canton, Ohio and was the son of the late George and Patricia (Riordan) Wright. He was an Air Force veteran and served during the Vietnam War. He then went on to work at Republic...
