Obituaries
Donald Gene Chenault
Nov 10, 2018
Donald Gene Chenault, 82, of Canton Ohio went home to be with the Lord on November 10, 2018. He was born May 4, 1936 in Canton to the late Eugene and Alberta (McDonald) Chenault. Donald proudly served his country in the United States Navy for over 20 years and was involved in both the Korean and Vietnam wars. Following...
Ethel Mae Gardener
Nov 8, 2018
Ethel M. Gardener was born November 4, 1939 in Montgomery, Alabama to the late Taylor Johnson and the late Mary Johnson Collins. She fought a good fight until November 8, 2018 when the Lord called her home. Ethel attended Washington High School and was a dedicated Tiger fan. In 1958 Ethel began her life with John R. Gardener and...
Marlin William Shaffer
Nov 7, 2018
Marlin W. Shaffer, 83, of Massillon, passed away on November 7, 2018. He was born on January 13, 1935, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to the late Hummel and Evelyn (Merritt) Shaffer. Marlin worked at various places during his life, in more recent years at Sun Television and All American Home Lending, but spent the majority of his working years at...
Vicki Lynn Geibel
Nov 6, 2018
Vicki Lynn Geibel, 65 of Canal Fulton, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at her residence surrounded by family and friends. Vicki was born on May 11, 1953 in Canton, Ohio the daughter of the late Wilfred and Jean (Ess) Feit. She was a lifelong resident of the area. Vicki worked for the Massillon Independent, the Akron Beacon...
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...
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