James G. Cogan
Aug 15, 2018
James G. Cogan, 69, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. He was born in Canton on February 14, 1949 to the late Earl & Doris (Aeschbacher) Cogan. James was a retiree of S.A. R.T.A. He is survived by his children, Julie (Josh) Hirschman of Canton and Daniel (Sneha) Cogan of Bedford, TX; three grandchildren; and a sister, Joan...
Raymond L. Nutter
Aug 14, 2018
Raymond L. Nutter, 71 of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Ray was born on August 31, 1946 in Barberton, Ohio the son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Langguth) Nutter. He proudly served our country as a United States Air Force veteran. Ray was the former owner and president of Apple Flooring and Tile. He enjoyed...
Stanley G. Husted
Aug 13, 2018
Stanley G. Husted, 87, passed away on August 13, 2018 following an extended illness. He was born in Canton to the late Edward L. and Hilma M. (Feik) Husted on Sept 12, 1930. Stan was a veteran of the United States Army and a retiree of the Timken Company. Stan was member of the Dalton Rotary, Wayne County Committee...
Timothy L Abrigg
Aug 12, 2018
Timothy L Abrigg, Sr., 75, of Jackson Township, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018, due to an extended illness. He was born in Canton on March 14, 1943; a son of the Late Samuel and Kathryn Abrigg. He retired from Timken Company and Westgate Management. Preceded in death by his parents and his son Patrick Abrigg. Survived by his...
Mildred L. Walters
Aug 11, 2018
Mildred L. Walters, age 88 of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Aultman Hospital. She was born in Dover, Ohio on October 2, 1929 and was the daughter of the late Ward and Emmaline (Aikins) Moore. Mildred worked diligently at Republic Steel where she retired. Mildred also ran the Café Black Rose for some time. Mildred...
Edna M. Schaar
Aug 11, 2018
Edna M. Schaar, age 99 passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018. She was born in Massillon on May 09, 1919 to the late Earl and Alena (Allison) Nickle. She married Otto C. Schaar on May 22, 1946 and they shared 58 years together until his passing on November 22, 2004. Edna was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, gardening,...
Joanne "Jody" Smith
Aug 11, 2018
Joanne “Jody” Smith, 84, of Jackson Township passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018. She was born on June 10, 1934 in Sharon, Pennsylvania. Jody graduated from Poland Seminary High School and then attended Youngstown State University. She married the love of her life, Vernon Smith, on May 1, 1954 and they shared 64 wonderful years together. Jody worked...
Richard Allen Schuster
Aug 8, 2018
Richard Allen Schuster, 61 of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. Richard was born on March 24, 1957 in Massillon the son of Vance and Joan (Scharver) Schuster. He was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1975 graduate of Washington High School. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joan Schuster. He is survived by...
Norma Lee Knobb
Aug 8, 2018
Norma Lee (Green) Knobb, 83 of Dalton, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at the Inn at University Village with her family at her side. She was born in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma on February 17, 1935 and was the daughter of the late Carter and Tena (South) Green. Norma was a lifelong area resident and drove school bus...
Mary (Gramsey) Vaccani
Aug 8, 2018
Mary (Gramsey) Vaccani, 85, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018, following a brief illness. She was surrounded by those she loved most, her family. She was born in Washington, PA to the late Ralph and Bernice (Gordon) Austin. Mary is survived by her children, Catherine (Joe) Dobina of Massillon, Lori (Michael) Hyek of Westerville, Paul (Laynn) Vaccani of...
Robert "Bob" J. Stopar
Aug 7, 2018
Robert “Bob” J. Stopar, age 72 of Canal Fulton, passed away on August 07, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 30, 1946 in Barberton, OH to the late John and Christine (Casserman) Stopar. He married Joanne Opeka on August 22, 1970. Bob served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War....
Ruth Popiel
Aug 7, 2018
Ruth M. (Hughes-Halter) Popiel Ruth M. Popiel, age 90 of Norton passed away Tuesday at her daughter's home in Perry Hts. Ruth was born on March 6, 1928 in Canton to the late (Charles) Dewey and Blanche (Peterson) Hughes and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1946. Ruth was in retail management most of her life for Polsky's and...
Michael D. Kreiger
Aug 6, 2018
Michael D. Kreiger, age 54 of Massillon, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018. He was born in Orrville, Ohio on September 25, 1963 and was the son of William and Darlene (Sense) Kreiger. Michael was a 1982 graduate of Tuslaw High School where he played football. He went on to work at Timken Steel. He was preceded in...
Catherine C. Tennis
Aug 4, 2018
Catherine C. Tennis, 77, passed away unexpectedly on August 4, 2018. She was born in Stone Creek on March 23, 1941 to the late Aaron and Odilla (May) Hawk. Catherine was a 1959 graduate of Washington High School and owned and operated Cathy’s Snip and Curl. She was attending Newman Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Ralph...
Eugene Debs Mcintyre, Jr.
Aug 3, 2018
Eugene Debs McIntyre Jr. age 73 of Massillon passed away August 3, 2018 at Aultman Compassionate Care. Eugene was born near Uniontown, PA to the late Eugene D. and Dorothy (Shiffler) McIntyre Sr. He received an Honorable Discharge from the US Navy after duty in Vietnam. Eugene is survived by two sisters and a friend: Dorothy Stoneking, Drucilla Swanson...
Ella Mae Relford
Aug 3, 2018
Ella M. Relford, age 64 of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 3, 2018. Ella was born on March 27, 1954 in Greenville, Mississippi the daughter of the late Scemore & Mary Maedow (Stevenson) Gaines. Ella loved catering. She was an active member of the Friends of the Library at Massillon City Library and an active member of...
Michelle Lingenhoel
Aug 3, 2018
Michelle Lingenhoel of Massillon, age 53, went home to be with her Father in Heaven on August 3, 2018. She was a wonderful wife, loving mother, great friend, devoted follower of Jesus, and hero to so many who knew her. She was born June 6, 1965 in Akron, Ohio and adopted by Richard and Judy (Jones) Kuntz. She was...
Don Z. Liebermann
Aug 1, 2018
Don Z. Liebermann, 97, formerly of Massillon, passed away on August 1, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 31, 1920 in Massillon to the late John and Bertha (Glasgow) Liebermann. He married the love of his life, Edna Sandy, on January 31, 1942 and they shared 76 wonderful years together. Don worked as a...
Josephine "Joan" Chovan
Aug 1, 2018
Josephine “Joan” Chovan, 84, passed away on August 1, 2018, following an extended illness. She was born in Yonkers, NY on June 24, 1934 to the late William and Helen (DuBois) Connelly. A 1952 graduate of Washington High School, Joan was a regular volunteer at the Massillon Public Library and Summer Bible School at Faith Lutheran Church. She was...
Danny C. Wadsworth, Sr.
Jul 31, 2018
Danny C. Wadsworth, Sr., age 69 of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2018. He was born in Canton, Ohio on September 19, 1948 and was the son of the late Sally A. Wadsworth. Danny worked at the Timken Company for 30 years. He was the drummer for the band The Shantell’s. He was an avid fisherman, loved...
