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...
Edgar Voshall
Aug 3, 2017
Edgar A. Voshall, 71, passed away following a brief illness. He was born in Massillon on July 23, 1946 to the late Benjamin F. and Pauline E. (Schumacher) Voshall. Ed was a graduate of Washington High School and the Kent State University. A long time educator and administrator in the Massillon area, he proudly helped to shape the minds...
John J Budnie, Jr.
Aug 3, 2017
John J. Budnie, Jr., 68, of Perry Township, passed away on August 3, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born in Canton, Ohio on March 9, 1949 to John Sr. and Rose (Yakubisin) Budnie. John was a 1967 graduate of Central Catholic High School and also a 1972 graduate of Kent State University. He held a real estate...
Rita L. Ross
Aug 3, 2017
Rita Lou Ross, 78 of Perry Township, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017. Rita was born on September 24, 1938 in Massillon, the daughter of the late Ernest and Virginia (Rush) Dayhuff. Rita was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1956 graduate of Washington High School. She retired from both the First Energy Corporation and Dollar...
Rosa Lee Lenain
Aug 3, 2017
Rosa Lenain, 52, passed away following an extended illness. She was born in California on September 14, 1964 to Frank and Patsy (Wood) Castorani of Scio. Rosa loved to cook and always helped take care of the needs of other people above her own. She is survived by her husband, Brian Lenain, whom she married on November 14, 1999;...
Verl Bishop Whitis
Aug 2, 2017
Verl Bishop Whitis, 83 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017 following a lengthy illness. Verl was born on March 31, 1934 in Towanda, IL the son of William and Mae (Edwards) Whitis. He grew up in Kentucky and moved to the area in the 50’s. Verl was a United States Army veteran. He worked for the Chrysler...
Virginia F. Dominick
Aug 2, 2017
It is with great sadness that the family of Virginia F. Dominick announces her death at the age of 80 on August 2, 2017. Virginia passed away at home surrounded by her family following a brief illness. Born December 7, 1936 in Wooster, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lillie (Plummer) Reed. Virginia graduated from...
Shane Andrew Sigley
Aug 1, 2017
Shane Andrew Sigley, age 28 of Massillon passed away unexpectedly on August 01, 2017. He was born June 20, 1989 in Massillon to Sheila R. Russell. He graduated from Washington High School. He honorably served his country in the U.S Army with deployments in Kuwait and Iraq. He was proud to have received the Army Achievement Medal, Army Good...
Marylou Hostetler
Jul 31, 2017
Mary Louise “Marylou” Fritz Hostetler, 89, passed away on July 31, 2017 following an extended illness. She was born in Navarre on October 9, 1927 to the late Otto F. and Vera (Machan) Fritz and was a graduate of Washington High School. Marylou married her high school sweetheart, Richard “Dick” Hostetler September 8, 1950 and celebrated 50 years together...
Virginia L. Rogers
Jul 31, 2017
Virginia L. Rogers, 65 of Massillon, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 at her residence following a lengthy illness. Virginia was born on July 28, 1952 in West Plains, Missouri the daughter of Nathan Jefferies and Mary Ellen (Rhoads) Stewart. She was a 1970 graduate of Chippewa High School. Virginia was employed at H.J. Heinz Frozen Foods for...
Ruth Hodgkiss
Jul 31, 2017
Ruth Hodgkiss, age 88 of Massillon, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 with her family at her side. She was born on January 27, 1929 in Wheeling, WV and was the daughter of Howard and Vancie (Wilson) Hartenstein. They preceded her in death. Ruth had worked as a secretary at Massillon Plaque and was a member of Christ...
Thomas Robinson
Jul 30, 2017
Tom Robinson, age 85, of Massillon; passed away on July 30, 2017. He was born on June 26, 1932 to the late Irvin “Chick” and Carrie Robinson in Massillon, Ohio. He was a 1950 graduate of Washington High School. He married Elaine Phillis Wolfe on February 23, 1954 and they shared 63 years together. He owned Tom Robinson Builder...
Stephan A. Yakubisin
Jul 30, 2017
Stephan A. Yakubisin, 68 of Canton, passed away at home on early Sunday morning, July 30, 2017. He was born on July 13, 1949 in El Paso, Texas and was the son of Joseph and Helena (Moserova) Yakubisin. They preceded him in death. He served his country with the U.S. Marines during the Viet Nam Conflict. He retired from...
