Marcia K. Champoir
Mar 26, 2017
Marcia K. Champoir, 78 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017. Marcia was born on October 23, 1938 in Canton, the daughter of the late Howard and Mary Jane (Fulton) Speicher. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1956 graduate of Washington High School. She was an avid Massillon Tigers fan, only missing 10 games...
Karl Andrew Spinden
Mar 26, 2017
Karl A. Spinden, 90, passed away at home on March 26, 2017, following a brief illness. He was born in Canton on April 22, 1926 to the late Paul and Edith W. (Holms) Spinden. Karl attended high school and then joined The United States Navy, in 1944 at the age of 17. He then went to work for Republic...
Nancy A. Nadzam
Mar 25, 2017
Nancy A. Nadzam, age 75 passed away March 25, 2017 in Hagerstown, MD. Nancy was born May 28, 1941 in Williamsport, PA to the late Paul & Sara (Auten) Hendricks. Nancy had been a full time Mother who gave everything possible to her chidren. A self proclaimed gambler and thrill seeker who could never sit still, she embodied a...
Robin Renee Lilly
Mar 25, 2017
Robin Renee Lilly, age 47, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2017. She was born to Charles and Mary (Moran) Perrott on November 20, 1969. She was in the marching band and was a 1988 graduate from Louisville High School. She married Donald "Craig" Lilly on May 17, 1997. Robin graduated from Stark State with a degree in marketing...
Junior D. Miller
Mar 23, 2017
Junior D. Miller, 93, of Bolivar, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at his home with his children by his side. He was born in Massillon on January 9, 1924 to Dwight and Elsie (Hershey) Miller. Junior proudly served his country in the United States Army Air Corp as an airplane mechanic during WWII. He married Betty Eileen...
Charlotte Ann Piskorek
Mar 21, 2017
Charlotte Ann Piskorek, age 64 of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Affinity Medical Center in Massillon. She was born on July 9, 1952 in Chattanooga, TN and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia and is survived by her son, James Heitz. In keeping with her wishes, there will be...
William F. Buffington
Mar 20, 2017
William F. Buffington, 74 of Canton, passed away early Monday morning. He was born on February 12, 1943 in Parkersburg, WV and was the son of the late William O. and Edna (Eagle) Buffington. He is survived by his sons, William F. (Darla) Buffington, II and Richard (Dolly) Buffington, his daughter, Sonya Manspile and Beth Catanzarite and Becky Polka,...
Oma Jean Cowan Wilson
Mar 18, 2017
Oma Jean Cowan Wilson, 86 of Massillon, left this world to meet her Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at her house surrounded by her family. Oma was born on June 7, 1930 in Harrisville, WV the daughter of the late George and Augusta (Sinette) Cowan. She was an active member of the former Grace Community Church....
Michael Alan Jamison
Mar 16, 2017
Michael Alan Jamison, 53 of Jackson Township, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017. Michael was born in Massillon on June 30, 1963 the son of Larry and Sue (Cantleberry) Jamison. He was a 1982 graduate of Jackson High School. Mike was formerly employed at Menards in Massillon. He loved shooting pool, especially with the Whitey's Tavern League. He also...
Joseph M. Ross
Mar 16, 2017
Joseph M. Ross, 72, passed away on March 16, 2017, following an extended illness. He was born in Massillon on August 28, 1944 to the late Joseph and Mary (Staken) Ross. Joe was a 1962 graduate of Washington High School, a veteran of The United States Navy and retired after a long, successful career in sales. He was very...
John "Jack" E. Brown
Mar 15, 2017
John "Jack" E. Brown, 80 of Perry Township, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family. Jack was born on July 5, 1936 in Massillon, the son of the late Willard and Katherine (Zill) Brown. He enjoyed woodworking, building lighthouses and seasonal decorations. Jack was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Along with...
Jerry Lynn Baer
Mar 14, 2017
Jerry Lynn Baer, 60 of Apple Creek, Ohio passed away Tuesday March 14th 2017 surrounded by his family. Jerry was born on August 15th 1956 in Massillon, Ohio to Russell L. Baer Jr. and Marilyn (Specht) Baer. Jerry was a loving father, son, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend. Jerry is survived in death by his mother Marilyn Baer, daughter...
Lillian Mae Lambert
Mar 14, 2017
Lillian Mae Lambert, 82, passed away on March 14, 2017, following a brief illness. She was born in Randolph County, WV on August 31, 1934 to the late Hoye and Leona (Kerns) White. She was a member of Voice of Pentecost Church. Lillian is survived by her children, Roger (Carol) Lambert, Rose (Ken) Maxwell, and Steven (Denise) Lambert; six...
Theodore G. Glaros
Mar 13, 2017
Theodore G. Glaros, 85, passed away March 13, 2017 following a brief illness. He was born in Evia, Greece October 29, 1931 to the late George and Stavroula (Sengos) Glaros. Ted was a Marine Engineer, owned Candyland, New Philadelphia, retired from Hydro Dyne 1994, and Tuslaw Schools in 2016 as Latchkey Director. He is survived by his wife Mary,...
Lawrence Arnold Walters
Mar 13, 2017
Lawrence A. Walters, 72, of Massillon, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center with his wife by his side. Larry was born on June 26, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan to Lawrence and Katherine (Heiser) Walters. He married Elaine Lane on December 9, 1978. They shared 38 loving years together. Larry worked as a truck driver for...
Frank Gibson
Mar 12, 2017
Frank Gibson of Massillon, Ohio passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017 in Naples, Florida after a valiant and extended battle with heart disease. Frank and his wife Margaret "Sarianides" Gibson retired to their hometown of Massillon and in recent years enjoyed spending winters in Naples. Mr. Gibson was born in North Lawrence, Ohio on March 30, 1934. He...
Robert K. Peterson
Mar 12, 2017
Robert "Bob" K. Peterson, 73, passed away at home surrounded by his family, following an extended illness. He was born in Massillon on October 6, 1943 to the late Robert and Clarice (Noftsinger) Peterson. Bob was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1961 and was an employee for 47 years at Fiber Corr. He loved bowling, fishing,...
Bonita M. Donohoe
Mar 12, 2017
Bonita M. Donohoe, 88 of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017. She was born on June 12, 1928 in Italy and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Virginia (Vivino) Manello. She had worked at the former O'Neil's (now Macy's). She was dearly loved and will be missed by her family and friends. Along with her...
Rita Mae Gustin
Mar 11, 2017
Rita Mae Gustin, age 90 went home to be with the Lord on March 11, 2017. She was born on October 02, 1926 to the late Clemens and Elizabeth (Steffens) Jaeb. Rita was a 1944 graduate of St. John's High School in Canton. She married Robert E. Gustin on September 25, 1948 and they shared 52 years together until...
Barbara Ann Lamp
Mar 10, 2017
Barbara A. Lamp, 59, of Massillon, passed away, Friday, March 10, 2017. She was born on February 18, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio to Lavonne and Dorotha (Coss) Smith. Barbara was a graduate of Washington High School and alumni of the class of 76'. She then married Steven Lamp on February 27, 1989. They shared 28 loving, years together. Barbara...
