Hugh L. Lewis
Aug 22, 2017
Hugh L. Lewis, 81 of Navarre, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Affinity Medical Center. He was born on May 3, 1936 in Leavittsburg, Ohio and was the son of the late Ralph and Myrtle (Brockway) Lewis. He was was one of 4 siblings and was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked at and retired...
Emilia Regina Hodak
Aug 22, 2017
Emilia Regina Hodak, age 95, passed away at the Laurels of Massillon on August 22, 2017. She was preceded in death by her son, John B. Misko Jr. in 2009. Surviving is her son Gregory P. Misko Sr. (Mary Jo) of Massillon; daughter-in-law Carolyn Misko; five grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Emilia loved her family and cherished her...
Steven Thomas Stafford Ii
Aug 22, 2017
Steven T. Stafford II, 35, passed away unexpectedly, on August 22, 2017. He was born in Vincennes, IN on October 07, 1981. Steven worked for Marsh Industries. He is survived by his daughter, Autumn Stafford; parents, Steven T. (Pam) Stafford and Kelly (John) Mason Orlando; Sisters and brother, Erin Stafford, Elizabeth (Jesus) Sanchez and Travis Stafford; grandparents, Thomas Stafford,...
Ronald Gary Unklesbay
Aug 21, 2017
Ronald G. Unklesbay, 64, of Massillon, passed away on August 21, 2017 at Rose Lane Health Center. He was born on September 9, 1952 in Massillon to David and Mildred (Stancheck) Unklesbay. Ron also proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. A funeral service will be held for Ron on Monday, August 28, 2017 at 11:30...
Edward Thomas Darr
Aug 20, 2017
Edward Thomas Darr, 79, of Massillon, passed away on August 20, 2017 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on October 13, 1937 to Charles and Ruth (Neff) Darr. Ed proudly served his country in the United States Army. He married Sandy Guzzetta on October 13, 1972 and they shared 44 loving years together. In his spare...
Marsha K. Beitel
Aug 18, 2017
Marsha K. Beitel. 56 of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 18, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 6, 1961 and was the daughter of Peter and Eva (Radick) Kovatch. Marsha was a homemaker and a faithful member of United Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in...
Betty Christner
Aug 18, 2017
Betty Christner, 93, passed away on August 18, 2017, surrounded by her family. She was born in Canal Fulton on October 25, 1923 to the late Arnold & Faye (Frantz) Boak. Betty was dedicated to her family and loved to cook. She is survived by her children, Gary (Roseann) Christner, Dianne (Bob) Gresser and Todd Christner all of Massillon;...
Bishop Ike Woods, Jr.
Aug 18, 2017
Bishop Ike Woods, Jr. 80, went to be with his Lord and Saviour, on August 18, 2017, following an extended illness. He was born in Montgomery, AL on March 19, 1937 to the late Ike and Lucinda (Cheeley) Woods, Sr. Bishop Woods was the Pastor of True Church House of Prayer To All Nation’s, Inc., Massillon and Wooster, Ohio,...
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.
