Joann K. Smith
Feb 1, 2016
Joann K. Smith, age 81 of Massillon passed away Monday February 1, 2016 at Affinity Hospital. She was born December 8, 1934 in Massillon to the late Bert & Margaret (York) McElhaney. Joann was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Smith and a son Gregory Hintz. Joann is survived by four children: Donald Hintz, Albert Hintz, Cynthia Conley...
Clarice M. Johnson
Jan 31, 2016
Clarice M. "Marie" Johnson, 91 of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016. She was born on April 24, 1924 in Louisville, KY and was the daughter of the late Archie and Clarice (Rodgers) Ladd. Marie was a seamstress at the Massillon J.C. Penney's as well as the former Kanner's Men's Clothing Store. Marie was a devoted wife...
Russell J. Hopper, Jr.
Jan 31, 2016
Russell J. "Bumpy" Hopper, Jr., 81, passed away at home on January 31, 2016 following an extended illness. He was born in Massillon on January 23, 1935 to the late Russell J. and Edna (Owens) Hopper, Sr. Bumpy was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He worked for Republic Steel, retiring in 1981 and was a member...
Melanie L. Shine
Jan 29, 2016
Melanie L. Shine, age 54, of Perry Twp., went home to be with her Lord on January 29, 2016. She was born on September 25, 1961 to the late Nile and Shirley (Holt) Dunbar. Melanie was a graduate of Fairless High School and cosmetology school. Melanie loved to travel, including on motorcycles. Her favorite place was Arizona; she worshipped...
Wanda Midgley
Jan 27, 2016
Wanda Midgley, age 67, of Massillon ascended into the arms of God Wednesday January 27, 2016, with her family at her side. Wanda was born June 15, 1948, in Gulfport, Mississippi, to Robert and Peggy (Roth) Myers. She was a graduate of Kenmore High School and the University of Akron. Wanda channeled her love of God and country as...
Elfriede "Oma" Sedello
Jan 26, 2016
Elfriede "Oma" Sedello, 102, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 26, 2016. She was born in Bochum Linden, Germany on November 23, 1913 to the late August and Friederike (Ludorf) Sedello. She was in the German Red Cross during WWII and immigrated to the United States in 1952 with her son, Peter. Oma worked as a tailor...
Vait Braholli
Jan 25, 2016
Vait Braholli, age 73 of Canton died January 25, 2016 at Aultman Compassionate Care. He was born April 24, 1942 in Albania to the late Ismail & Olga Braholli and lived most of his life here. He was a machine operator at Olympic Plating. A son Ismail Braholli survives.
Dennis G. Eckert
Jan 24, 2016
Denis G. Eckert, age 69 of Massillon passed away January 24, 2016 at Affinity Medical Center. He was born May 30, 1946 in Elmira, NY to the late Lewis & Judy Eckart. No services are planned.
Cindy E. Zimmerman
Jan 24, 2016
Cindy E. Zimmerman, 58, passed away at home on January 24, 2016, following an extended illness. She was born in Canton on November 22, 1957 to the late Yale and Jeanette (Spurrier) Williams. Cindy graduated from Perry High School in 1978 and owned and operated Prime Refrigeration. She was dedicated to her family and business. She is survived by...
Robert B. Fox
Jan 23, 2016
Robert B. Fox, 90, of Massillon, died Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016 after a brief illness. Mr. Fox was born in Wallace, W.Va., to the late Zeffie and Nettie Fox. He grew up in Canal Fulton and graduated from Canal Fulton High School, where he lettered in basketball and football. He joined the Army Air Corp. in 1943, where he...
Gus S. Godagidis
Jan 22, 2016
Gus S. Godagidis, 61, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2016, after losing his battle with a lifelong illness. He was born in Canton on October 30, 1954 to the late Harry and Dorothy (Elliott) Godagidis. Gus worked as a body man for Conley Body Shop for many years. He loved fishing and boating and collecting coins. He is...
Olga C. Cebulko
Jan 21, 2016
Olga C. Cebulko, age 91 of Massillon passed away January 21, 2016 at Affinity Medical Center. Olga was born March 27, 1924 in Hawk Run, PA to the late Joseph & Agnes (Harvarn) Volk. Olga met the love of her life in Hawk Run, where she and Ed were married in 1947. They ventured to Ohio where they began...
Bonnie J. Fisher
Jan 20, 2016
Bonnie J. Fisher , 86 of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2016. She was born on March 5, 1929 in Canton, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Virgil and Helen (Rolli) Fisher. Bonnie was an engineering technician at the Timken Company. Retiring in 1985. She was a member of Central Presbyterian Church and had volunteered...
Homer Ronney "Hookie" Shaffer Ii
Jan 19, 2016
Homer Ronney "Hookie" Shaffer II, age 38, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. Hookie was born on March 30, 1977 in Canton, the son of Homer and Margie (Newland) Shaffer I. Ronney was a lifelong resident of the area. He worked for Stark Truss. Hookie will be remembered for his outgoing personality, his big heart and his...
Sandra L. Copen
Jan 19, 2016
Sandra L. Copen, age 70 of North Canton passed away Tuesday January 19, 2016. Sandra was born January 23, 1945 in Alliance. She was raised in Green by the late Everett & Marion (Kephart) Kinney. Sandy was a graduate of Green High School and the Akron Beauty School, working in Uniontown. As a result of her love for animals...
Robert "Mr. Bob" Craig, Jr.
Jan 18, 2016
Robert "Mr. Bob" Craig, 85, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2016. He was born in Daphne, AL on January 26, 1930 to the late Robert and Pinky Craig, Sr. Mr. Bob worked many years for Hyponex as a truck driver. He was a member of Prince Hall Lodge F. & A.M., Akron; he was a dedicated family man...
Elizabeth A. Amey
Jan 18, 2016
Elizabeth A. Amey, 75, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2016 following a brief illness. She was born in Connellsville, PA on February 13, 1940 to the late Thomas P. and Charlotte M. (Nearhoof) Galasso. She is survived by her children, Mark Amey and Luann (Nick) Herron; granddaughter, Sydney Smith; two sisters, Charlotte M. Towson and Delores J. Benson;...
Norma Lee Dieringer
Jan 18, 2016
Norma Lee Dieringer, 83, went home to be with the Lord, on January 18, 2016 at home following an extended illness. She was born in Glen Morgan, WV on February 16, 1932 to the late Elvin Lee and Gazelle Garnet (Pittman) Durham. She owned and operated K& K Upholstering for 36 years; and avidly crocheted, did needlework and collected...
Carl Danzy
Jan 17, 2016
Carl Danzy, age 45 passed away January 17, 2016 at Meadow Winds. He was born in Massillon on August 20, 1970 to Dosha Danzy and Ricky Carl Leonard. Carl is survived by a sister Doshetta Jones and a brother William Pledgure. He has a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Services will be Saturday (January 30, 2016) at...
Sean William Joe Rees
Jan 17, 2016
Sean William Joe Rees, 26 of Massillon, died unexpectedly on January 17, 2016. He was born on December 10, 1989 in Canton, Ohio Sean was employed by Buckeye Paper Company. He is survived by his daughter Grace Ann Rees, his mother Heather (Ed) Darr, father Ronald Hashman, siblings, David Rees, Nikolas Darr, and Jacob, Marissa, Christian, Cassandra, Chase and...
