Frank Nicholas Aito
Nov 21, 2015
Frank Nicholas Zito, 78, died Saturday, November 21, 2015 surrounded by his family, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was born June 14, 1937 in Farrell, PA and was the son of the late Salvadore and Inez (Guanciale) Zito. He was raised in New Kensington, PA. He graduated from New Kensington High School in 1955, BS in Education...
Sharon F. Stach
Nov 21, 2015
Sharon F. Stach, 67 of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Meadow Winds . She was born in Massillon on January 30, 1948 and was the daughter of the late Bernard and Betty (Robinson) Walters. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Gary Stach in 1999. She is survived by her...
Susan Ruth Nordhaus
Nov 20, 2015
Susan R. Nordhaus, age 85, our mother and friend passed away suddenly at home on November 20, 2015. Sue was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on July 15, 1930. Sue is survived by her 5 daughters Nancy (Earl) Wagner, Barb (Joe) Hayes, Mary Jo (Jim) Freyermuth, Julie Berbari, Jane (Mike) Wood; 17 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and 2 sisters Ruth Ann...
Grace L. Anderson
Nov 19, 2015
Grace Leone Anderson (Moffett), age 92, of Massillon, Ohio passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday morning, November 19, 2015 at Major Lane Nursing Home in Millersburg, Ohio. Grace was born on November 1, 1923 in Cambridge, Ohio. She is survived by one sister, Freda Williams, of Massillon, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, William...
Dale O. Cook
Nov 17, 2015
Dale O. Cook, 63 of Massillon, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2015 at home. He was born on September 30, 1952 in Canton and was the son of Dorothy Cook (now McKinney) and the late Paul Cook. Along with his father, Dale was preceded in death by his Stepfather Michael McKinney, his brothers, Eric and Michael McKinney and...
Teddy Allen Croft
Nov 16, 2015
Teddy Croft, age 57 passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, November 16, 2015. He was born in Barberton on May 13, 1958 to the late Fredrick and Dorothy Croft. He married his lifetime partner Ruth Ann Bowman on May 14, 1994 and they shared over 30 years together. Teddy was a groundskeeper at Massillon Cemetery and...
Agnes Joyce Baum
Nov 15, 2015
Agnes Joyce (Bowles) Baum began her journey back to God on November 15. Her wish of dying at home was fulfilled, surrounded for the past several weeks by her children, grandchildren, family, friends, and of course dogs and cats. She led the procession to the Gates of Heaven. Agnes' life, which began on November 23, 1921 in Canton, Ohio,...
Gloria R. Radtka
Nov 14, 2015
Gloria R. Radtka, 77, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 14, 2015, following an extended illness. She was born in Randolph on February 23, 1938. Gloria was a graduate of Alliance High School, Class of 1956. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. She loved spending time with her family. She was always...
Brian "B" Jones
Nov 14, 2015
Brian R. Jones, 56 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2015 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Canton on January 5, 1959 and was the son of the late Robert and Geraldine Jones. Following graduation from Central Catholic High School, Brian worked in Florida in food service and landscaping. He owned various...
Carl W. Neff, Jr.
Nov 13, 2015
Carl W. Neff, Jr., 62 of Massillon, passed away Friday, November 13, 2015. Carl was born in Richwood, WV to Carl and Phyllis (Johnson) Neff on December 17, 1952. Carl grew up in Orrville. He worked for Conrail for 20 years and then worked for Amtrak of Ohio Contractors for 10 years. Carl enjoyed fishing, and watching the Indians,...
Zelma M. Heidy
Nov 13, 2015
Zelma M. Heidy, 100 of Canal Fulton, passed away Friday, November 13, 2015. Zelma was born in Akron on June 19, 1915 the daughter of Ralph and Grace (Cady) Weaver. She was a lifelong resident of the area. Zelma was a homemaker and a member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death...
Glen H. "Creepo" Farr
Nov 13, 2015
Glen H. "Creepo" Farr, 76 of Massillon, passed away on November 13, 2015. He was born on November 10, 1939 and was the son of the late Eugene and Alma (Ward) Farr. He retired as a crane operator from the Timken Company following 27 years of service. He is survived by his wife Sally A. Farr, 3 daughters, Kim...
Karen S. Kirkbride
Nov 12, 2015
Karen S. Kirkbride, age 65 of Massillon passed away November 12, 2015 at MeadowWind. Karen was born December 29, 1949 in Massillon to the late Nick & Anna (Bartko) Pachis. She was a graduate of Washington High School. Karen has been the church secretary at St. John United Church of Christ for 20 years. Her family and friends will...
Dorothy M. Meilinger
Nov 12, 2015
Dorothy M. Meilinger, age 88 of Massillon passed away November 12th. Dorothy was born December 6, 1926 in Canton to the late Ivan & Elva (Little) Dettinger. She was a cook at St. Joseph School for years. Then she worked for Schraders IGA. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank (1997), a great grandson Eric Guilliams (2013)...
Magdalena Baylon
Nov 11, 2015
Magdela Baylon, age 101 passed away Wednesday November 11, 2015 at her residence. She was born Thursday November 20, 1913 in Saravia, Phillippines. Her daughter Daisey Rapata survives. Private services are planned.
Harold "Ted" Hardgrove
Nov 11, 2015
Harold "Ted" Hardgrove, 87 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2015. Ted was born in Canal Fulton to the late Leslie and Gertrude (Schembechler) Hardgrove. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Canal Fulton High School. Ted was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean and Cold War eras;...
Lylah June Null
Nov 9, 2015
Lylah June Null, infant daughter of Jeffrey and Lindsay (Valentine) Null became God's newest angel on Monday, November 9th. Along with her parents, she is survived by her sisters Lexee Valentine and Lanna Null, her maternal grandparents, Jerry and Leslee Valentine, her paternal grandparents, Dave and Ellen Null, her maternal great grandmother Lois Lanzer, her uncles, Greg (Lindsey) Null...
Jacqueline L. Mcpherson
Nov 8, 2015
Jacqueline L. McPherson, 54, went home to Glory, on November 8, 2015. She was born on May 5, 1961 to the late Gomer and Evelyn (Mason) Jeffries of Massillon. Jacqueline was attending Emmanuel Community Church. She was a Licensed Ohio Insurance Agent and worked for Erie Insurance. She was a kind and gentle spirit. A truly gentle woman who...
George James Shearer
Nov 8, 2015
George James Shearer, age 76 passed away suddenly at Union Hospital in Dover on Sunday, November 08, 2015. He was born on January 07, 1939 to the late Ernest and Beulah Shearer in Canton. George was a 1957 graduate of Canton South High School. He married Hala Houck on May 26, 1962 and they shared 53 years together and...
John W. Samson
Nov 7, 2015
John "Sam" W. Samson Sr. age 76, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 07, 2015. He was born in Canton on December 03, 1938 to the late John and Anna Samsa. He was a graduate of Timken High School. He married Amy on June 05, 1998. John was the owner and operator of Samson Steel...
