All Obituaries

John R. "Bob" Griffin Jr., age 89, of Massillon, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022. He was born January 4, 1933, in Barberton the son of the late John and Anne (Muckus) Griffin. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Airforce.    He enjoyed golfing at Turkeyfoot.   Bob is survived by son, John Griffin III; sister Nancy Mendelsohn; two grandsons, a three great-grandsons, and three nieces.  There will be no services. His final place of rest will be Ohio Western Reserve...

Patricia Ann Hill, age 83,  formerly of Akron, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022 at her residence.   She was born in DuBois, PA, daughter of the late John and Emma (Powell) Kohlhepp.   Patricia retired from Myers Industries where she was an executive assistant for 20 years.   She enjoyed watching her grandchildren participating in sports and playing cards with close friends and neighbors.   Patricia is survived by son and daughter-in-law, James...

Cletus J. Crone Jr., age 98 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at home surrounded by his sons. He was born February 20, 1924, at home the son of the late Cletus and Katherine (Radel) Crone. He attended and graduated from St. Mary, Longfellow, and Washington High Schools.  He was a lifetime member of St. Mary's Church. Cletus helped his dad at the Progressive Delivery Co. and part time at Fred Long Service Station, at RJ Beorner's Texaco Service Station. He was...

Scott Edward Kemp, age 50, of Massillon, passed away suddenly Saturday, April 30, 2022. He was born September 7, 1971, in Canton.  He was an Army veteran. He received his Master's degree in Social Work from Case Western Reserve University.   Scott worked for Summit County Children's Services for 12 years and had been a supervisor for the last seven years.    He enjoyed scuba diving, riding his motorcycle, driving his Corvette, boating on the pontoon boat,...

Josephine “Jo” Casey, age 75 passed away April 29, 2022 at Akron City Hospital. She was born December 11, 1946 in Akron. She was a retired elementary school teacher working at Revere Local Schools for 33 years. Jo was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church. She loved to read. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Mark Y. Casey; son, Phillip (Christine) Creed; daughter, Jennifer DeRusha; four granddaughters, Mirabella, Isadora, Katie, and Marion; grandson, Liam...

Carol Jean Rose Carter - mom, wife, grandma, great-grandmother, sister, and stepmother - departed this world on Friday, April 29, 2022 at age 79 years.  She was born to Eleanor Jean Rose and James Rose on March 29, 1943 and lived her early life on the banks of the Monongahela River in Morgantown, West Virginia. She fell in love, married and became the mother to three children Robert Fleming (deceased), Vicki Fleming and Jeannie Fleming-Gifford.  Professionally, Carol was a bus...

Elaine K. Young, age  89, of Massillon,  passed away April 29, 2022.   She was born October 19, 1932, in Massillon the daughter of  the late Francis and Miriam (Rohr) Kohlmeier.She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church. Elaine is survived by sons,  Darold Meyer and Bruce Meyer; brothers, Robert Kohlmeier and Volney Schafer; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her loving and loved husband of 48 years, Kenneth...

William Baxter Young, age 80, of Canton, passed away April 29, 2022, after an extended illness. He was born in Canton, Ohio on November 10, 1941 to William P. and Sara Maxine (Baxter) Young. Bill graduated from Canton South High School in 1959 and joined the U.S. Navy shortly after. He served with great pride and satisfaction aboard the U.S. carrier Independence and was part of the Cuban blockade during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. After his military service Bill returned to Canton...

Cletus E. Rohr Sr., age 86 of Canton, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022.   He was born February 5, 1936, in Massillon the son of the late Elmer and Helen (Lindenberger ) Rohr. Cletus was a retired truck driver.   He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Canton and K of C Canton.   Cletus is survived by his wife of 65 years, Barbara E. Rohr, son, Cletus (Lynda) Rohr, Jr.; daughters, Rhonda Mines, Renee (James) Adkins; brother, Ronald Rohr of...

Dolores J. Frantz, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at the age of 95. She was born August 21, 1926 in Massillon to the late Melvin and Vesta Rohr, on the family farm in Jackson Township. Dolores graduated from Jackson High School in 1944, and worked as school secretary while her future husband, Donald P. Frantz served in the Navy during WWII. They were married on December 28, 1946 in St. Mary Catholic Church. She was a life time member of St. Mary’s Parish, Rosary Altar Society,...