Raymond Reed
Aug 17, 2017
Raymond Reed, 97, passed away on August 17, 2017. He was born in Knox, IN on September 11, 1919 to the late John and Nora (Utterback) Reed. Raymond started as a telegraph operator with the Nickle Plate Railroad then advanced and retired as Chief Train Master with the Norfolk &Southern Railroad. Raymond was a lifelong fisherman and gardener. He...
Joseph Moffa
Aug 16, 2017
On August, 16, 2017, God decided to take Joseph Moffa, his own personal chef to Heaven. Joe was born on July 9, 1931 to Carmen Moffa and Ann Malice. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for two years. For those of you who had the pleasure of knowing our Dad, then you know that his...
Gary L. Waldrop
Aug 14, 2017
Gary L. Waldrop, 60 passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 14, 2017. He was born in Fayette, AL on January 29, 1957 to the late Johnnie and Willie Jo (Clement) Waldrop. Gary was a veteran of the United States Army and worked as a police officer for many area departments and eventually retired from Heartland Behavioral. He had a...
Duane Charles Grizzard
Aug 14, 2017
Duane Charles Grizzard went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 14, 2017 unexpectedly. He was nearly a lifelong resident of Massillon, OH having briefly resided in Cleveland. Duane was the son of the late Robert C. Grizzard and Lula M. (Miller) Grizzard. Duane graduated from Washington High School in 1975. Following graduation, he attended Cuyahoga Community...
Dennis W. Bickford
Aug 14, 2017
Dennis W. Bickford, 80, of Massillon passed away Monday August 14, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born Dec 21, 1936 in MacDunn West Virginia to the late John Henry and Grace Bickford. He graduated from Montgomery High School. Dennis worked at Republic Steel and retired after more than 40 years. He is survived by his loving...
Sandy Aegerter
Aug 14, 2017
Sandy Aegerter, 75, passed away on August 14, 2017 surrounded by her family in a Chicago area hospital near her daughter’s home, where she had been visiting. A native of Sandusky, Ohio, Sandy and her husband, Henry, settled in Massillon, where she had become the resonant anchor of the choir’s alto section and a dedicated vestry member at St....
Amanda "Mandi" Marie Dye
Aug 13, 2017
Amanda M. Dye, 39, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 13, 2017. Mandi was born on August 2, 1978 in Massillon, Ohio to Terry and Patricia (Hampton) Farnsworth. She married Robert “Bob” Dye on July 21, 2001. They shared 16 loving years together. Mandi was a graduate of Stark State where she received two associate’s degrees, in...
Thomas Lee Schlegel
Aug 13, 2017
Thomas “Tom” L. Schlegel, age 82, of Massillon, passed away on August 13, 2017. He was born in Canton, OH, on May 21, 1935 to the late Floyd and Ruth (Link) Schlegel. He was a 1953 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. He married Virginia Ann Strider on April 27, 1957, recently celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Tom worked...
Mary R. Fichter
Aug 13, 2017
Mary R. Fichter, age 90 of Massillon, passed away on Sunday evening. She was born on April 27, 1927 and was the daughter of Sebastian and Hilda (Bessler) Hamel. Mary was a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William Fichter and her son David Fichter. She is...
Edgar L. Reardon
Aug 11, 2017
Edgar L. Reardon, age 75 of Canton, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2017 at his home. He was born on May 17, 1942 in the Columbus area and was the son of the late Ernest and Hannah Reardon. They preceded him in death. After high school he enlisted in the United States Air Force, and served in Germany...
Gregory E. Mance
Aug 11, 2017
Gregory “Greg” E. Mance, age 65, of Perry Township went home to be with the Lord on August 11, 2017. He was born in Canton, Ohio on December 13, 1951 to the late Glenna Pringle and Eugene Mance. He was a 1970 graduate of Lincoln High School. He married Yolanda J. Peak on August 13, 1988 and they shared...
William Howard Houston
Aug 10, 2017
William Howard Houston, born June 23, 1961 passed away August 10, 2017. He is survived by sisters, Jonita Houston Broel, Margaret Houston Markham, Lieutitia Houston Hurd, and brother Jeffery Houston; and many nieces and nephews. A private ceremony is planned for a later date.
William J. Flood, Sr.
Aug 9, 2017
William J. Flood, Sr., age 64 of Massillon, passed away at his residence with his family at his side. He was born on March 11, 1953 in Massillon and was the son of Philip and Doris (Cook) Flood. They preceded him in death. He was a truck driver until illness forced him to retire. He was an avid sports...
William E. Goldsworthy
Aug 9, 2017
William E. Goldsworthy, 76, passed away following a brief illness on August 9, 2017. He was born in Canton on May 13, 1941. He retired from the Canton Police Department. Bill is survived by his wife, Michelle (Kasper) Goldsworthy; four step-children, Mike and Joe Cice, Chip (Marie) Keeler and Lisa (Kevin) Boron; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in...
Evelyn L. Graber
Aug 8, 2017
Evelyn L. Graber, 87 of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. She was born in Massillon on April 9, 1930, the daughter of George and Kathryn (Gates) Patterson. She retired from Tyson Roller Bearing in 1985. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James R. Graber, three sisters and a brother. She...
Mary M. Ramsey
Aug 7, 2017
Mary M. Ramsey, 64, passed away on August 7, 2017, following a brief illness. She was born in Richwood, WV to the late Lloyd and Elsie (Mowery) Burgess on December 6, 1952. Mary was a great cook and a caring and warm friend to all she met. She truly never met a stranger. Known as everyone’s aunt she cared...
Phyllis Mae Snyder
Aug 7, 2017
Phyllis M. Snyder, Age 73, of Canton passed away on August 07, 2017. She was born on August 15, 1944 to the late Phillip and Margaret Thomas in Hammond Indiana. She worked Saneese Services until her retirement. Phyllis enjoyed walks, trips to the country, going to garage sales, reading and was a movie buff. She fought Multiple Sclerosis for...
David H. Amstutz
Aug 6, 2017
David H. Amstutz, age 74; of Navarre, passed away on August 06, 2017. He was born in Canton on October 28, 1942 to the late Daniel and Elizabeth Amstutz. He was a 1961 graduate of Glenwood High School. He served in the Army National Guard. He owned and operated Amstutz Family Restaurant, D.D. Stutz’s Restaurant and Catering, and Jack...
Virginia L. Sepos
Aug 6, 2017
Virginia L. Sepos; age 96, of Massillon passed away on August 6, 2017. She was born in Massillon on October 15, 1920 to the late Edward and Lottie Ricosky. She married Bert Sepos in 1939 and they shared 69 years together until his passing in 2008. She worked for Bordners - Mayflower Shopping Center and retired in 1987. She...
Warren Thomas Eckroad, Jr.
Aug 6, 2017
Warren Thomas Eckroad, Jr. , 88, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2017, following a brief illness. He was born in West Lebanon on November 20, 1928 to the late Warren T. Eckroad, Sr. and the late Margaret (Lemmon) Becherer. Warren was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Sixteen St. John’s Church. He was...
