All Obituaries

  Cindy L. Downing, age 51, passed away on January 23, 2020 surrounded by her family and friends.   She was born June 14, 1968 in Barberton. Cindy grew up in Doylestown and had lived in Jackson Twp. For the past 15 years with her husband Walter and daughter Lauren Downing.   She was a member of Real Hope Church where she was active in Bible study and woman’s group. She loved to craft and was the rainbow and sunshine in the lives of her family and friends. She...

Jacky K. Jones, age 50 of Massillon, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 at Aultman Massillon. She was born February 2, 1969, in Massillon the daughter of Jack Stewart and Janet Jones. Jacky retired EB Wireworks.  She loved spending time with her family, grandchildren, and her dogs. Jacky is survived by children, Brent Jones,  Kaitlyn Lichtenberger, Ben Eberly III, and Damian Eberly; siblings, Gary Jones, Jody Willis, Toy Jones, Norma Jones, Bonnie Steinbeck, Jackie Stewart, Rick...

Rose M. Hayden, age 86 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020. She was born February 8, 1933, the daughter of the late Anthony and Josephine (DeGeorge) Guiffre. Rose worked at Massillon City Schools in the cafeteria for over 30 years retiring from Gorrell School. She was a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church and was active in animal rescue. Rose is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and David Schuster and Linda and David Gamary, sister Antoinette (Daniel) Unklesbay,...

Tina L. Icenhower age 55 of Massillon went home with the Lord on Friday, January 10, 2020. She was born September 14, 1964 in Orrville the daughter of the late Robert and Catherine “Tootie” Icenhower. Tina was a caring loving person, mother, grandmother, and friend. She is survived by her children, Vanessa and Michael Icenhower; granddaughters, Keila Pitts and Sophie Lohr; sister, Jean Fournier; nephews, Tyler and Scott Fournier. In addition to her parents she was preceded in...

Patricia E. Rohrer, age 98  of Massillon, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 surrounded by her family.   She was born March 31, 1921, in Beaver Falls, PA,  the daughter of the late Thomas and Dorothy (Struble) Hanley. She was a member of Columbian Ladies and enjoyed her dogs, watching birds and gardening, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.   She had volunteered for Muscular Dystrophy and worked bingo at the Massillon Elks Club. Patricia is...

Gerald “Jake” Armstrong, age 55 of Massillon, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 at Aultman Hospital. He was born April 2, 1964, in Warren, the son of the late Bernie and Marianna Armstrong. Jake retired from A.R.E. Mount Eaton Division in 2007.  He loved to play his guitar and ride his motorcycle. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Bernie II “Bunky” Armstrong. Jake is survived by his wife, Janet Armstrong; sons, Jacob Armstrong...

Lon J. Coverdale, age 86 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at his daughter's home surrounded by his family.   He was born December 31, 1932, in Butler County, PA,   the son of  the late Leonard J. and Mable (Claypool) Coverdale.   He attended Washington High School and graduated from Petrolia High School in Pennsylvania in 1950.  He enjoyed the outdoors and fished and hunted.  He enjoyed carpentry and woodworking. ...

Jean M. Flickinger, age 90 of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 28, 2019. She was born March 27, 1929, in Columbus the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Schmitz) Polivka.  Jean was a graduate of Wooster High School and The Ohio State University.  She was a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church.  She was an avid reader and looked forward to her weekly Bible study. Jean was a devoted mother and is survived by her daughters, Karen (Keith)...

Mary Jo Thomas, age 86 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at Country Lawn Nursing Home. She was born April 15, 1933, in Massillon the daughter of the late Frank and Josephine (Schuhriemen) McGuire. Mary Jo was a homemaker and had also worked as a secretary at the YMCA.   She was a 1951 graduate of WHS; was member of St. Mary Catholic Church; and enjoyed volunteering at the hospital and watching sports. Mary Jo is survived by daughter, Tamela Thomas and her...

Sharleen E. Bertram Spuhler Sharleen Spuhler passed away peacefully at Aultman Compassionate Care Center on December 25, 2019, after an extended illness.  Sharleen was born in Canton, Ohio on  December 8, 1963, to Patricia R. Pucci Phillips and Guy R. Bertram.  She is preceded in death by daughter and son-in-law Emily E. Spuhler Merda and Scott Merda, step-father Michael J. Phillips and sister Temperance K. Bertram.  She is survived by her children, Nicholas E. Spuhler...