Donna J. Fisher
Jan 26, 2015
Donna J. Fisher, 40, of Canal Fulton, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2015 at her home. She was born on July 24, 1974 in Massillon and was the daughter of Cheryl A. (Meyer) Joseph and the late Donald E. Joseph. She was a 1992 graduate of Washington High School. She went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts...
John B. "Jack" Kaufmann
Jan 25, 2015
John B. "Jack" Kaufmann, 69, passed away, Sunday, January 25, 2015, unexpectedly at home. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on July 12, 1945, the son of the late John and Olive (Plappert) Kaufmann. Jack received his undergraduate degree from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, and also earned two Master degrees from the University of Pennsylvania. He took an early...
Robert A. Hankins, Sr.
Jan 25, 2015
Robert A. Hankins, Sr., 79, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2015, following an extended illness. He was born in Buffalo, OH on October 23, 1935 to the late Russell and Rose (Shimp) Hankins. Robert worked many years at Merit Plastic and retired from Phoenix Packaging, he also owned and operated Wood N Plenty. He was a member of...
Michael E. Peak
Jan 25, 2015
Michael E. Peak (Mike/Eli), age 56 of Peoria, Arizona, went home to be with The Lord on Sunday, January 25, 2015. Mike was born March 19, 1958 in Massillon, Ohio to parents, William Jasper Peak, Sr. and Margaret H. (Peak/Chappell) Dampier. He was selected to attend Hoosac School in New York and returned to Massillon to graduate from Washington...
Christian Michael Burgess
Jan 23, 2015
Christian Michael Burgess, the infant son of Adam & Elaina (Charney) Burgess passed away Friday at Akron General Hospital. In addition to his parents, he has two sisters and a brother: Rylee, Gabriella and Lillee; in addition there are grandparents: Michael & Brenda Charney, Sidney & Marilyn Burgess; great grandparents, Joyce McVay & Sue Maltman. Services will be 12:30...
Larry N. Glines
Jan 23, 2015
Larry N. Glines, 60, passed away at home, following an extended illness, on January 23, 2015. He was born in Canton on May 3, 1954, to the late George N. Glines and Dorothy Mae (Jordan) Glines of Canton. A graduate of Perry High School and Kent State University, Larry was a manager for RadioShack until his retirement. He was...
Demetroula 'Diane' Ifantiedes
Jan 19, 2015
Demetroula 'Diane' Ifantiedes, 84 of Massillon, passed away Monday, January 19, 2015. Diane was born on May 8, 1930 in Massillon, the daughter of the late Parachos and Marianthe (Kelekeis) Poulelis. Diane was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1948 graduate of Washington High School. She worked at Massillon Community Hospital in the business office, retiring in 1992....
Donald Gordon Stark
Jan 17, 2015
Donald "Donnie" Stark, age 43, passed away on January 17, 2015. He was born in Barberton on February 04, 1971 to Donald R. Stark and Norma J. Bowersox. Donnie enjoyed spending time in the great outdoors. He will forever be known as a guy with a heart of gold, who was willing to help anyone. Donnie is survived by...
Alverda Mcconnaughy
Jan 17, 2015
Alverda (Colucy) Tiarog-McConnaughy of Massillon, passed away on January 17, 2015, her 98th birthday. She was born in Navarre, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Ralph and Anna (Cincinat) Colucy. She owned and operated Alverda's Beauty Shop for over 20 years. Alverda enjoyed golfing, traveling and spending time with her family Along with her parents, she was...
John Evanoff
Jan 15, 2015
John Evanoff, 90 of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Bill Wells. He was born on July 31, 1924 in Lorain, Ohio and was the son of the late Alex and Mary (Kostanski) Evanoff. Upon graduation from high school, he served his country during World War II...
Walter Melvin Mitzel, Jr.
Jan 14, 2015
Walter Melvin Mitzel, Jr., 58 of Orrville, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015. Walter was born on April 10, 1956 in Massillon the son of Walter Melvin Mitzel, Sr. and Pauline (Gray) Mitzel-Van Dyne. He loved the outdoors, working on cars, and helping anyone he could in the neighborhood. Walter had a C.B. handle 'Hippie'. He truly enjoyed spending...
Martha Lou Mccune
Jan 13, 2015
Martha Lou McCune, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 within minutes of prayer at Country Lawn Nursing Home in Navarre with family members at her bedside. She was born as a twin on June 14, 1927 in Little Rock, Arkansas to her late parents, Lloyd and Addie Williams. She was raised in Massillon and was...
Margaret Ann Nash
Jan 13, 2015
Margaret Ann Nash, 75, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Virginia Baptist Hospital.Born in Massillon, Ohio, March 13, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Venetta Bergener Nash. Margaret was a retired legal secretary from the law offices of Paul Whitehead with over 30 years of service. After her retirement, she enjoyed working part time...
Tommy Lewis Longshore
Jan 11, 2015
Tommy L. Longshore, went home to be with the Lord on January 11, 2015. He was born in Massillon, OH on June 26, 1943 to the late Willie and Lillie (Potter) Longshore. Tommy was a Golden Gloves Boxer. He retired from Republic Steel. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, music and spending time with his family. He is...
Nicola Paul Rini
Jan 10, 2015
Nicola Paul Rini, 83, of Massillon, Ohio peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 10, 2015. Nick was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 20, 1931 to Fred J and Florence A Rini (Geraci). He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Merry Lynne Rini (Songer), and their three daughters Angela C Kittle (Robert), Nicole...
Timothy Wayne Cottrill
Jan 10, 2015
Timothy Wayne Cottrill, 55, passed away, on January 10, 2015, following a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Marietta on June 7, 1959 to the late Edward and Emojene Cottrill. Tim graduated from Tuslaw High School in 1978 while holding the Undefeated State Championship Title in Wrestling. He was dedicated to his wrestling and was always...
Miriam Pauline Phenphol
Jan 9, 2015
Miriam Pauline Phenphol, age 79 of Jackson Township passed away January 9, 2015 at Affinity Medical Center. Miriam was born July 31, 1935 in Fremont, OH to the late Karl William & Olive Marie (Weirick) Mix. She is survived by her husband Nick Phenphol of the residence. No Services are planned at this time.
Mary Lou Rohr
Jan 8, 2015
Mary Lou Rohr, 68 of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015. She was born on January 29, 1946 in Massillon and was the daughter of Russell and Agnes (Burger) Aman, who preceded her in death. Mary Lou was a 1964 graduate of Tuslaw High School. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter...
Loretta Anne Moore
Jan 8, 2015
Loretta Anne Moore, age 93, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2015 after a period of declining health. Born October 1, 1921 in Milwaukee, Loretta was the last survivor of 13 children born to the late Peter & Mary Miehl. When she was a child, the family moved to Massillon where she resided for the rest of her life....
Jeffrey J. Bracken
Jan 7, 2015
Jeffrey J. Bracken, 41, passed away on January 7, 2015, following an extended illness. He was born in Canton on September 16, 1973 to Paul R. and Sue (Carr) Bracken of Massillon. Jeff graduated from Perry High School, Class of 1991 and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and his Masters of Business Administration from Malone College....
