Joseph J. Rohr
Jun 8, 2017
Joseph J. Rohr, 77, passed away on June 8, 2017. Joe was born in Massillon on April 10, 1940 to the late Clarence and Doris (Schott) Rohr. A graduate of Washington High School, he spent his youth setting pins at the Amherst Lanes, later working at Reiter Dairy. He retired from Republic Steel. He was known for his ornery...
Athena Janikis
Jun 8, 2017
Athena Janikis, 87, of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, June 08, 2017 at Affinity Medical Center. She was born on March 7, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio to Stratis and Evangeline (Papaefstratiou) Fotiades. Athena married John Janikis on October 8, 1950. They shared 66 loving years together. She worked for the Ohio Unemployment Bureau as a claims examiner and retired...
Marvin L. Guiler
Jun 7, 2017
Marvin L. Guiler, 74 of Perry Township, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family. Marvin was born on November 7, 1942 in Sarahsville, Ohio the son of the late Howard and Clara Mae (Davis) Guiler. Marvin worked for SARTA as a bus driver and retired after 11 years of service. He previously...
Thomas "Greg" Basinger
Jun 6, 2017
Thomas G. “Greg” Basinger, 61 of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at home. He was born in Canton on November 5, 1955. Greg was a 1974 graduate of North Canton Hoover High School and earned his Associates Degree at Stark State College. He was employed at Mercy Medical Center and was a member of the Church...
Sandra Marie Hoagland
Jun 5, 2017
Sandra Marie Hoagland, 67 of Gap Mills, WV passed away Monday, June 5, 2017 at her home following a sudden illness. She was born in Massillon on June 5, 1950, the daughter of Delno "Jim" and Barbara (Greenfelder) Hoagland. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her brother Kim Hoagland. Surviving are a son Nathan Trescott...
James Edward Montini
Jun 4, 2017
James E. Montini, 78, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2017. He was born in Massillon on May 12, 1939 to the late Thomas and Sara (Dottavio) Montini. James was a graduate of Washington High School and a veteran of The United States Air Force. A member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Jim was a dedicated family man. He...
Thomas J. Martin
Jun 2, 2017
Thomas J. Martin, 50 of Massillon, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017. He was born on November 29, 1966 in Massillon and was the son of Charles and Vera (Pavkov) Martin. Tom was a 1985 graduate of Tuslaw High School where he lettered in football and track. He was an avid outdoorsman and was a longtime lodge member...
Margaret P. Miller
Jun 2, 2017
Margaret P. Miller, 91 of Massillon, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017. She was born in Irwin, PA on August 16, 1925 and was the daughter of George and Veronica (Link) Popp. She moved to Massillon in 1950. She worked for and retired (at age 83) from the Ohio Unemployment Office. She loved gardening, baking and canning, but...
Shirley W. Sefert
Jun 2, 2017
Shirley W. Sefert, age 82 of Canal Fulton passed away on June 2, 2017. She was born in Canton, OH on September 22, 1934 to the late Clyde and Erma (Long) Seaburn. She was a graduate of Canton South. She married Theodore Sefert on July 05, 1949 and they shared 63 years together until his death in 2012. Shirley...
Clyde E. Huffman
Jun 1, 2017
Clyde E. Huffman, 77 of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017. Clyde was born on November 26, 1939 in Crenshaw, Pennsylvania the son of the late John and Sally (Hilliard) Huffman. Clyde worked for Superior Meats and Heinz Corporation before retiring after 28 years of service. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Lorraine Marie Barkan
May 31, 2017
Lorraine M. Barkan, age 64 of Tuscarawas Twp, passed away May 31, 2017. She was born on Nov. 4, 1952.She graduated in 1971 from Tuslaw High and attended Kent State University for an associate degree in education. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gladys Barkan and Herman Barkan. Survived by sisters, Arlene Barkan of Cortland,OH and Dr....
Julia Glosser
May 31, 2017
Julia “Julie” M. Glosser, age 87 of Perry Twp, passed away on May 31, 2017. She was born in Massillon on January 13, 1930 to the late Elmer and Lucy (Foltz) Indorf. She was a 1948 graduate of Washington High School. Julie married Dr. James Glosser on September 20, 1951 and they shared 49 years together until his passing...
Dolores B. Sheehan
May 31, 2017
"Together Again" Dolores Brinker Sheehan passed on Wednesday May 31 at the age of 97 while still residing in her home. She was the daughter of Marie and Archie Brinker. Carl Sheehan, her husband of 57 years, preceded her in death in 2003. Dolores and Carl designed the home they built together in a woods of wildflowers. Dolores was...
Ruth E. Biddle
May 30, 2017
Ruth E. Biddle, 97 of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Altercare of Navarre. She was born on September 25, 1919 in Massillon and was the daughter of the late George L. and Edna M. (Jacobs) Notman. Ruth was an area resident all of her life, but enjoyed spending the winter months in Ft. Myers, FL...
Janice "Beak" Arlene Crofut
May 28, 2017
It is with great sadness that the family of Janice Arlene (Beak) Crofut announces her passing at the age of 76 on May 28, 2017 after a long and hard fought battle with Alzheimer’s Dementia. Born April 1, 1941 in Massillon, Ohio she was the daughter of the late David and Ruth (Geibel) Reese. She graduated from Massillon Washington...
Charles F. Moore
May 27, 2017
Charles F. Moore, 71, passed away on May 27, 2017, following an extended illness. He was born in Massillon on May 2, 1946 to the late Thomas and Dorothy (Heather) Moore. Chuck was a veteran of The United States Army and was a retiree of National Lime & Stone. He was a member of The Sons and Daughters of...
Barbara Jo Kearns
May 27, 2017
Barbara Jo Kearns, 61, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Affinity Medical Center. She was born on July 5, 1955 in Salem, Ohio to Harold and Mary (Reed) Allison. Barbara retired as a caregiver and worked for the Wishing Well Manor. She enjoyed gambling, shopping and spending time with her family. Her greatest pride...
Edith Mae Buck
May 26, 2017
Edith M. Buck, 91 of Massillon, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017. Edith was born on May 31, 1925 in Fairplain, WV the daughter of Fred and Virgie (Rhodes) Fields. Edith worked in the kitchen at Rose Lane Health Care Center. She was a member of the Massillon Baptist Temple where she was active with the Bus Ministry. Edith...
Joyce E. Forelines
May 25, 2017
Joyce E. Forelines, 84 of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at her home with her family at her side following a long battle with ovarian cancer. She was born in Brookings, South Dakota on September 11, 1932 and was the daughter of the late Earnest and Pearl A. (Barton) Enevoldsen. Joyce was a faithful member of...
Russell F. Showers
May 24, 2017
Russell Francis Showers “TOGETHER AGAIN!” Russell F. Showers made his final journey to Heaven joining his wife Helen May 24, 2017. Russell was born in Massillon in 1920’s living with his family on 11th Street SE. He was the son of Bertha Viola Brittain Showers and Charles Woodward Showers previously of Beaver Falls, Pa. His father work for the...
