All Obituaries

Joann  I. Kutz, age 82 of Massillon, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022 at The Danbury of Massillon surrounded by her loved ones.   She was born July 17, 1939, in Massillon the daughter the late Joe and Margaret (Lentz) Nodo.   Joann was a retired beautician.  She had formerly lived in Greenville, SC where she managed several weight loss clinics.   She was a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church.  Joann is survived by daughters, Theresa A....

Kevin Patrick Doane, age 54, of Jackson Township, passed away on January 8th, 2022. He was born on June 19th, 1967 to the late James and Ellen (Hayes) Doane. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Jenny, a love like theirs was beautiful to witness and feel. They were truly not one without the other. He is survived by his four children, Justina, Justin, Jeremy, and Jacey; brothers, Ryan (Heather) Doane, James Doane Jr., and sister, Jane (Joe) Brownlee. He is also survived by his in laws;...

 Jerl S. Hall, Sr., 89, of Massillon entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, following a brief illness. Born July 24, 1932, in Rockford WV, he was the son of the late Edmund and Audra Hall of Lost Creek, WV. Jerl came to Massillon at the age of 17 and resided here until his death. In August 1953, he married the love of his life, Delores with whom he would have celebrated 69 years of marriage in 2022. Together they built a life and a family which included three children,...

Cynthia "Cindy" Costain, age 68 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 surrounded by her family.   She was born July 26, 1953, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Richard and Norma (Haer) Steffee.   Cynthia worked as a payroll clerk for Logan Trucking and retired in 2015.   She was a member of Sons and Daughters of Herman and had served as secretary.   She loved spending time with her family and grandchildren and her...

Dudley Webster passed away on January 16, 2022, after a brief illness, with the comfort of his loving family surrounding him.     Born in Duluth, Minnesota to Richard L. and Shirley Ann (nee McCormick) Webster.  Dudley spent his high school years in North Canton, OH graduating from Oakwood High School and from OSU with a degree in horticulture in the 1970s.  After college, he met the love of his life, Barbara Riethman, while working in western Ohio at PK...

Wanda Jean Bowman, age 67, of Jackson Twp., passed away from complications of Alzheimers Disease on Saturday, January 15, 2022, surrounded by her family.   She was born September 17, 1954, in Massillon the daughter of the late Harold and Edith (Stewart) Coleman. Wanda retired from GE after 20 years of service.   She was a member of Jackson Friends Church.   She enjoyed dancing, music, going out to eat, cooking, shooting pool, road trips, riding on the back of...

Jenny Noel Doane, age 49, of Jackson Township, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 27th, 2021. She was born on January 26th, 1972. She is survived by her husband, Kevin, and their four children, Justina, Justin, Jeremy, and Jacey; parents Lawrence and Marie Stillo; sisters Kelly (Thomas) Phillips, and Lorrie Stillo; In-laws, Ryan (Heather) Doane and James Doane Jr., as well as two nieces and three nephews. She was a dedicated and loving Registered Nurse and Lactation Consultant on...

LUDIVINA "LUDI" LYONS Age 87, Our sweet mother passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022 surrounded by her children.  We take comfort in knowing that she is with our dad, Ken Lyons, who was the love of her life.  She was the rock we all leaned on, the heart and soul of our family.  A mother's love is like no other, and we had the best.  Ludi met and married our dad when he was in the Air Force, stationed in her hometown, Laredo, Texas.  They made Canton...

Nancy Lee Roeser, age 89, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 following a brief illness.   She was born February 13, 1932, in Uhrichsville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Frank E. and Mildred (Armstrong) Bates.   Nancy was a cook and had worked for Kim Inn.     Nancy is survived by husband of 71 years, Charles W. Roeser; daughters, Marsha Humes and Belinda Mock; sons David (Nancy) Roeser and Kevin (Debi) Roeser; sister, Julia Rosamond of...

Elizabeth J. Tyson, age 72 of Massillon, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 at Mercy Hospital with her daughter and granddaughter by her side.   She was born November 6, 1949 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Glad and Mary (Ferguson) King.   Elizabeth was a 1967 graduate of West Muskingum High School.  She worked as a secretary for Ohio Power before deciding to be a stay at home mom.  She eventually returned to the workforce until the effects of the Multiple...