Kathleen Ann Codispoti
Oct 7, 2017
Kathleen “Kathy” A. Codispoti, age 50 of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, October 07, 2017. She was born in Massillon on February 13, 1967 to Jim and Sue Seifert. She was a 1985 graduate of Central Catholic High School. Kathy earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Development from the University of Akron. Kathy dedicated her life to the...
John A Latour
Oct 6, 2017
John A. Latour, age 57, formerly of Ellwood City peacefully passed away after a brief illness on Friday, October 06, 2017 in Massillon, Ohio surrounded by his family. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on April 22, 1960 to the late John and Carol Latour, and is preceded in death by his two infant siblings Jimmy and Laura. He...
Thelma I. Lipscomb
Oct 6, 2017
Thelma I. Lipscomb, 96 of Massillon, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017. Thelma was born on February 15, 1921 in Doddridge, WV. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delmas, and her sons, Eugene and Darrell Lipscomb. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Shirley Lipscomb; and grandchildren, Julie, Scott,...
Edward Joseph Blanda
Oct 5, 2017
Edward J. Blanda, 67, of Massillon, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 5, 2017 due to complications from Parkinson’s disease/ Parkinson’s Dementia. He was a graduate of Perry High School Class of 1967 and he attended Miami University of Ohio as well as Kent State/Stark. Ed retired after 40 years of service with Fishers Foods. He...
Henry Joiner
Oct 4, 2017
Henry Joiner, the youngest child of Troy and Ada (Lancaster) Joiner, was born on November 16, 1928, in Woodland, Alabama (Randolph County). During the Great Migration, Troy and Ada moved the Joiner family to Massillon, Ohio (Stark County), where Henry lived the remainder of his life. Henry entered into his restful sleep on Wednesday, October, 4, 2017, at 11...
Brian "Butch" E. Kintz
Oct 3, 2017
Brian E.”Butch” Kintz, 53 of Canton, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at The James Cancer Center in Columbus. He was born on September 4, 1964 in Canton. Brian was a 1982 graduate of McKinley High School and worked as an electrician for The Stark County Commissioners, Sanitary Engineer Department. Brian is survived by his loving wife,...
Catherine Carmel Rink
Oct 1, 2017
Catherine C. Rink, 87, passed away on October 1, 2017 in Brewster, following an extended illness. She was born in East Brady, PA on April 10, 1930 to Peter and Margaret (King) Balzer. Catherine was a kind, hardworking, loving mother and grandmother. She was always there for her children. She is survived by her children, Theresa Riffle of Massillon,...
Margaret E. Ward
Sep 28, 2017
Margaret E. Ward, 81, of Canton, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Care Center in Louisville with her husband by her side. She was born on May 28, 1936 in Canton, Ohio to the late Stephen Domonkos and Theresa Soos. Margaret married Walter E. Ward on September 14, 1957. They just celebrated 60 loving years...
Chester L. Nicholson
Sep 28, 2017
Chester L. Nicholson, 83 of Canton, passed away of natural causes unexpectedly on Thursday, September 28, 2017. He was born on May 27, 1934 in Harrisville, WV and was the son of the late Edward L. and Hazel (Gandy) Nicholson. Following graduation from high school, Chet served his country with the U.S. Army. He was a mechanic by trade...
Geraldine Audrey Fritz
Sep 28, 2017
Geraldine A. (Hoverland) Fritz, 85 of Massillon, stepped into the waiting arms of her loving Lord on September 28, 2017 following a brief illness. She was born on July 5, 1932, the daughter of the late Raymond and Edith (Gardner) Hoverland. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon until moving to East Canton in 1993. She was a resident...
Frances G. Yackee
Sep 26, 2017
Frances G. Yackee, 89 of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. Frances was born on July 2, 1928 in Barberton, Ohio the daughter of Lowell G. and Sara Mae (Bell) Street, Sr. Frances worked for A. A. Hammersmith Insurance Co. and retired in 1998. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Frances enjoyed painting, collecting...
Pauline M. Mitzel Van Dyne
Sep 23, 2017
Pauline Mitzel Van Dyne, 93 of Orrville, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017. She was born in Washington, PA on February 17, 1924 and was the daughter of the late Haven Charles and Mildred (Kim) Gray. Pauline was a veteran of both the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force. She had worked at Republic Steel and the former...
Velber L. "Gus" Gosser
Sep 23, 2017
Velber L. "Gus" Gosser, age 76 of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017 with his family at his side. He was born in Russell Springs, KY on July 1, 1941 and was the son of the late Lillard and Artie (Kissee) Gosser. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Navy. He worked as a sales representative...
Kathleen D. Spencer
Sep 22, 2017
Kathleen D. Spencer, 73 of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 22, 2017 with her family at her side. She was born in Massillon on November 2, 1943 and was the daughter of the late Edward and Willa (Rinehart) Elder. Kathleen was a 1961 graduate of Washington High School. She was a member of...
Mark "Jere" J. Geier
Sep 22, 2017
Mark “ Jere” Geier, age 66 of Perry Twp. passed away on September 22, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Joyce and the late John “Jack” Geier. He was a 1969 graduate of Perry High School. Jere was a hardworking self-employed Landscaper, who enjoyed the great outdoors. Jere was the type of person who never...
Shawn David Hilliard
Sep 22, 2017
Shawn David Hilliard, 44, passed away unexpectedly on September 22, 2017. He was born in Massillon on May 1, 1973. He attended Washington High School and was working for TEK USA in Canal Fulton. He was known for living his life on his own terms. He worked hard and played with equal measure. He enjoyed going fishing, canoeing and...
Roberta Elizabeth Owens
Sep 20, 2017
Roberta Elizabeth (Miller) Owens, 57 of Massillon, passed away September 20, 2017. She was born in Massillon on April 1, 1960 to Grace Miller. She attended Whittier Elementary and graduated from Perry High School, class of 1978. Her interests included travel, bingo, watching movies, music and especially the Pittsburgh Steelers. Robbie was very well known in the area despite...
Gerald Wayne Howe
Sep 20, 2017
Gerald Wayne Howe, 84, passed away on September 20, 2017, following a brief illness. He was born in Frankfort, IN on July 19, 1933. Gerald was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 51 and a lifelong Tiger Fan. He was a veteran of the Korean War and proudly served as a United States Marine. Jerry retired from...
Andrew Mihos
Sep 19, 2017
Andrew Mihos, 84 of Perry Township, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Andrew was born on July 11, 1933, in Canton, OH the son of the late Emanuel and Louise (Kapsis) Mihos. He had a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Kent State University. He retired from K & F Industries after 28 years in...
Alice M. Boron
Sep 18, 2017
Alice M. Boron, 90, passed away on September 18, 2017, from injuries sustained from a fall. She was born in Canton on April 18, 1927. Alice was a graduate of Mt. Marie Academy and a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. She loved shopping, reading, word games, craft shows and spending time with family and friends. She...
