Thomas E. Scheetz
Jun 9, 2018
Thomas E. Scheetz, 65, of Perry Township, died peacefully at home on Saturday, June 9th surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer. Tom is survived by his wife of 39 years, Debra (Davis) Scheetz; his two daughters Emily (Carl) Mazzone and Molly (Andy) Kaplan; sister, Jean (Steve) Shrider; brother, Mike (Sue) Scheetz; eight nieces and nephews; and...
Gordon W. Graybill, Sr.
Jun 8, 2018
Gordon W. Graybill, Sr., 89, passed away on June 8, 2018 following a brief illness. He was born in Massillon on August 7, 1928 to the late H. Clifton and Helen (Wells) Graybill. Gordon was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1946 and attended Ohio Northern University. He owned and operated Gordy Graybill, Inc and proudly served...
Thurman S. Miller
Jun 8, 2018
Thurman Miller, age 89 of Canton, passed away on June 08, 2018 at the Canton Christian Home, surrounded by his loving family. Thurman was born on October 17, 1928 in Rochester PA to the late Charles and Josephine Miller. He graduated from Shenango High School in New Castle, PA. He married Valerie Moran on April 28, 1951 and they...
Dean Leroy Princehorn
Jun 8, 2018
Dean Leroy Princehorn, 81, of Massillon, entered the Church Triumphant on June 8, 2018. He was born in Beech Grove to Homer and Grace (Hohenadel) Princehorn. Raised in East Greenville, he worked on the Carl Princehorn Dairy Farm. He attended East Greenville School and graduated from Massillon Washington High School in 1954. Dean proudly served in the US Air...
Jane Mary Erickson
Jun 7, 2018
Mrs. Jane Mary (O’Hagan) Erickson, a damn Yankee from Connecticut, born on February 2, 1949, in Sommerville, Connecticut, to the late Lenore (Dzwonksus) O’Hagan and John O'Hagan, passed away at age 69 on June 7, 2018, in Canal Fulton, Ohio. Jane is survived by father, John O’Hagan, of Saint Simon Island, GA, sister, Mary Moran (Nick) of Orlando, FL,...
Joseph H. Snively
Jun 6, 2018
Joseph Henry Snively Joe Snively, 74, passed away June 6, 2018, surrounded by his family. A star of the 1961 championship Massillon Tiger football team, Joe graduated from the University of Cincinnati and pursued a successful sales and marketing career. He was able to retire early and savor life on Sanibel Island, Florida, before returning to Massillon. Joe loved...
Christopher A. Sterner
Jun 3, 2018
Christopher A. Sterner, 49, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 3, 2018. He was born in Massillon on June 10, 1968 to Terry L. Sterner of Navarre and Darlene A. (Ulrich) Sterner of Navarre. Christopher loved to ride motorcycles, camp, fish and spend time with friends. He was very proud of his two sons and also played on the...
Lorrie J. Burkheimer
Jun 2, 2018
Lorrie J. Burkheimer, age 61 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018 in Cambridge, Ohio. She was born on July 20, 1956 in Hartland, Maine and was the daughter of Forrest and Doreen (LaGross) Bowley. They preceded her in death. Lorrie was a receptionist at People’s Services. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Darcy and...
Lee J. Gongaware
May 31, 2018
Lee J. Gongaware, 54, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 31, 2018. He was born on May 31, 1964 in Canton, Ohio and was the son of the late Lemuel and Louise Gongaware. He married the love of his life, Tammie M. (Vlad) Gongaware on December 24, 1990. Along with Tammie, he is survived by his children, Megan and...
William Vasili Poulelis
May 31, 2018
William “Bill” Vasili Poulelis, age 88 of Massillon passed away on May 31, 2018. He was born on June 14, 1929 in Massillon to the late Paranchos and Marianthe (Kelekeis) Poulelis . He was a 1948 graduate of Washington High School. He married Catherine McDonald on August 23, 1964 and they shared 44 years until her passing in 2008....
Mark Yackee
May 30, 2018
Mark R Yackee, age 63, of Massillon, passed away May 30, 2018. He was born on May 26, 1955, and lived in Wadsworth prior to moving to Massillon in 1960. A Graduate of Massillon Washington High School in 1973, and employed as an insurance agent from 1973 - 2014. He enjoyed listening to music, reading, and watching sports especially...
Michael G. Howell
May 25, 2018
Michael G. Howell, 74, passed away at home, following a brief illness on May 25, 2018. He was born in Charleston, West Virginia on April 4, 1944. Michael retired from The City Of Massillon Street Department and also worked for many years as a part time Bartender at Herms Club. He was a member of Massillon Eagles 190 and...
Betty J Bucher
May 25, 2018
Betty J Bucher, age 87, of Massillon, formerly of North Lawrence, passed away May 25, 2018. She was born on December 11, 1930 in Massillon, a daughter of the late Harry and Rhea White. She was also preceded in death by husband Edward Bucher, her sons Terry and Randall Bucher, sister June Radtka; half-sister Lucille McDonald; and son-in-law Lynn...
Patricia Ann Wilson
May 23, 2018
Patricia A. Wilson, 60 of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. Patty was born on September 4, 1957 in Massillon, the daughter of the late Donald M. and Norma V. (Rohr) Scharver. She was a lifelong resident and a 1975 Washington High School graduate. Patty worked as a receptionist for the Independent and retired after 13 years...
Michael M Schmidt
May 20, 2018
Michael M. Schmidt, 79 of Perry Twp. Passed away Sunday, May 20th 2018. Born December 29, 1938 to Michael Sieverth Schmidt and Mable Mills Schmidt. Mike was raised in Canton, a Lincoln HS Grad 1957 and continued education at Malone College following his service with the US Air Force as Crew Chief Mechanic on active duty during the Cuban...
Jayson I. Borland
May 19, 2018
Jayson I. Borland, 36 of Perry Township, passed away at his home following a long, courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, May 19, 2018 with his family at his side. He was born on October 3, 1981 in Canton, Ohio and was an area resident all of his life. He was a 2001 graduate of Heritage Christian School. He...
Bryon Ray Shuck
May 18, 2018
Bryon Ray Shuck. 33, of Massillon, passed away on May 18, 2018, in Charleston, West Virginia, He was born on December 17, 1984. He was a mason by trade and enjoyed fishing and hunting with his boys. Bryon leaves behind his loving wife of 14 years Jennifer (Croft) Shuck; daughter Cheyenne; sons Bryon II, and Ayden; mother Sandra; grandfather...
Barbara Sue Bailey
May 17, 2018
Barbara Sue “Ma Sue” Bailey, 78 of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018. Sue was born on October 27, 1939 in Stumptown, WV the daughter of the late Park and Beulah (Bennett) Stump. Sue enjoyed crocheting and attending dirt track stock car races with her late husband Dallas F. Bailey whom she shared 43 years of marriage...
Mary G Crimaldi
May 17, 2018
Mary G Crimaldi, 97, of Massillon, passed away on May 17, 2018. She was born on November 12, 1920, in Dennison, Ohio, a daughter of the late John and Lucia (Ventura) Mazzaferri. Mary is also preceded in death by her husband Angelo Crimaldi, her sisters Flora Tortora and Angie Bowman, her brothers Elvio, Oliver, and Tony Mazzaferri. She was...
James L Slinger
May 16, 2018
James L Slinger Jr., 83, of Massillon, passed away May 16, 2018, surrounded by his family. Born on December 16, 1934, son of the late James and Margaret Slinger. He attended Washington High School, Bowling Green University and was a US Army Veteran. Survived by wife Rosemary (Muzi) Slinger; sons Jeffery (Monica), Michael (Karen), Christopher (Heather); daughter Julie (Howard);...
