All Obituaries

Alice Howell, age 90 of Canton, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018. She was born April 29, 1928, in Canton the daughter of the late William and Emily (Hindmarsh) Painter.  She enjoyed golf and spending time with her family.  Alice is survived by daughters and sons-in-laws, Linda and Ken Tiell, Nancy and Steve Reinhart, Mary and Mike Manzella; grandchildren, Julie (Tom) McCauley, Marcie Bragg, Steven (Julie) Reinhart, Brian (Ashley) Reinhart and eight...

Larry M. Crawford, age 78 formerly of Jackson Twp, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018 following complications with Alzheimer's. He was born December 9, 1939, in Caddo Mills, TX, the son of the late Emmett and Helen (Moore) Crawford. Larry was a veteran of the Army serving as a MP during the Vietnam Era. He met his late wife, Joanne (Hanson) in Chicago and was married in 1965. They moved to Jackson Twp. in 1974 with their two daughters; Erica and Jody. Larry retired from Grodhaus and...

Donald Bergmeyer, age 79 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Rose Lane Care Facility. He was born September 17, 1938, in Canton  the son of the late Earl and Helen (Rohr) Bergmeyer. Donald retired from Goodyear where he was a compound engineer.  He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and was a life member of the NRA.  He was an avid hunter and a life long racing fan. Donald is survived by three son, Donald (Roslyn) Bergmeyer, Randy Bergmeyer,  Mathew...

Genevieve R. Egan of Massillon passed away peacefully at Bethany Nursing Home Assisted Living on Sunday, June 24, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.  Born on February 23, 1925, in Massillon, Ohio, Jenny graduated from Washington High School and entered the Nurse Cadet training program at Massillon City Hospital to become a registered nurse.  She married the love of her life, Robert B. Egan, on February 26, 1949, until he passed in May 2005.  Jenny did many years of private...

Ted A. Hatfield, age 69 of Massillon, formerly of Mentor, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018.    He was born in Madison, WV, on June 26, 1948, son of the late Ted and Ruth Ann (Buchanan) Hatfield.    He was a direct descendent of William Anderson Hatfield (Hatfields vs. McCoys).   Ted was a millwright and retired from Canton Drop Forge.  He had also worked at Park Drop Forge and RMI in Ashtabula, Ohio where he used his skills on special...

James E. Schnell, age 81 of Strasburg, and formerly of Jackson Twp., passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Community Hospice Thurman House with his wife and daughter at his side.  He was born December 28, 1936, in Wheeling, WV, the son of  James and the late Leah (Tunt) Schnell.   He was a 1954 graduate of Washington High School and a member of Massillon Alumni Association.    James proudly served his country in the USAF as a jet engine...

Richard “Rick” Borowski, age 64 of Jackson Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 7, 2018.  He was born on December 2, 1953 in Amsterdam, NY the son of the late Stanley N. and Genevieve Borowski. Rick worked at Timken where he was a manager of Seal Engineering. He was a member of Jackson Friends Church. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Gail Terner-Borowski; children, Justin and Nicole Borowski. He was preceded in death by his brother, Stanley Borowski. A...

Martha A. Bickel, age 84 of Canton, passed away Monday, June 4, 2018. She was born May 4, 1934 in Cambridge Springs, PA, and had lived in Sherman, NY most of her life.  Martha was a school librarian for Southwestern Middle School, Jamestown, NY for 20 years.  After retirement, she spent several years as head librarian at the Minerva Library in Sherman, NY.  She was a member of Jackson Friends Church where she was active with the Womens Missions Group, and formerly Findley Lake...

John W. “Jack” Price Jr., age 75 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Akron City Hospital. Born December 19, 1942 in Akron, Jack was the son of the late John and Phyllis (Lamb) Price. Jack was an engineer and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber after 35 years of service. He was a member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. He enjoyed trips in his motor home, boating, and Corvettes. Jack is survived by wife of 54 years, Marianne (Pappano) Price of Jackson Twp.,...

Dolores A. Heitger, age 70 of Massillon, passed away Monday, May 28, 2018 following a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 1, 1948, in Massillon the daughter of the late Howard "Tut" Sr. and Ruth (Rohr) Heitger. Dolores retired in 2009 from Hanover House where she was food service supervisor for 36 years. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and North Canton Eagles #2223. Dolores is survived by sisters, Patty Heitger and Ruth Graham; sister and...