All Obituaries

Joann “Jodi” Clark, age 58 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born March 29, 1962, in Canton the daughter of the late B. Joseph and Jean (Colaner) Nussbaumer. She was a Cleveland Indians fan, an avid Massillon Tiger fan, enjoyed cooking and playing bingo.   Jodi is survived by her sister and brother-in-law Chris (Gross) and Rodney Grantham; brothers and sister-in-laws, Bernie and Melany Nussbaumer, John and Becky...

Alan R. Dolan 11/30/44 - 10/12/20 Alan Ray Dolan (1944-2020), 75, of Jackson Township, passed away on October 12, 2020, after a courageous fight against Multiple Myeloma and Acute Leukemia. Alan, son of the late Robert F and Natalie B. Dolan was born in Big Spring, TX, and grew up in Nutley, NJ. He always said that he came to WV to attend college and discovered there was more than cement and asphalt and never moved back to NJ. He was a graduate of Nutley HS and West Liberty State University....

Betty J. Mitchell, age 92 of Navarre, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Country Lawn Nursing Home. She was born July 30, 1928, in Massillon the daughter of the late Alvin and Mary (Bumgardner) Brown. Betty had been a waitress at Sugar Bowl.   She enjoyed watching the Cleveland Indians play and loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.   Betty is survived by daughters, Pamela (Hal) Dill, Judy (Tom) Wayts, Patricia (Randall)...

Barbara A. Amstutz, age 80, formerly of Massillon, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020 in Columbus.  She was born Feb. 4, 1940 in Massillon, daughter of the late Charles and Viola (Rine) Ertle.  She had worked for the Discover Card company.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Tom Dillon, Frederick Piercy and Ted D. Amstutz, and her sister, Janet Eberhardt.  Barbara is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Joe Goett of...

Dragica Angelovska, age 84 of Canton, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 .   She was born August 8, 1936, in Bitola, Macedonia.  She was the daughter of Vasil and Blaga Georievski.   Dragica is survived by her daughter Lence Gruevska and son-in-law, Pece Gruevski, granddaughters; Florella and Daniella, and great-grandson, Lucas; brother, Boris Georievski.   She was preceded in death by her husband Misko, he sister Nada, and her...

Now Gary, finally, is at peace. Please hold him close, as we do, in your heart and soul. As we try to understand the meaning of this tragedy, remember, Gary was a wonderful man, an amazing Husband, Father, Papa, Brother and Friend and I know his love of his family and friends will fill many people with the incredible joy he felt for life, and for the absolute privilege of loving him and sharing our lives with him. Gary E. Thomas of Jackson Township, Ohio, passed away Thursday  September...

Delores J. Resh, age 88 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at her home surrounded by family. She was born October 22, 1931, in Massillon the daughter of the late George “Sport” and Freda (Mantsch) Getz. Delores worked at W.T. Grant for many years as a sales clerk.   She was a member of Faith Community Fellowship and a former member of St. John’s UCC.  Delores enjoyed square dancing, golfing, bowling, and playing cards.  Delores is...

Gerry W. Helmick, age 64 of North Lawrence formerly of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born January 16, 1956, in Orrville the son of the late Gale and Helen (Bennett) Helmick. He served in the Navy honorably during Vietnam.  Gerry retired from the United States Postal Service after 30 years of service.   He volunteered for over 30 years for the Boys and Girls Club coaching a Massillon youth football team; The Eagles...

David J. Maser, age 92, of Canton, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. He was born December 2, 1927, in Canton, the son of Harry and Agnes (Blythe) Maser. He was a veteran having served in the Army immediately after WWII. David was retired Chief of Canton Police Department after 31 years of service. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and K of C Council #341, 3rd Degree.  David was active in county, state and international Chiefs of...

William Joseph Hargrove  William “Bill” Hargrove was reunited with his son, William James Hargrove, on 9-2-2020. During his life, Bill created a legacy of love and laughter. He loved silly jokes, stories, and songs. He shared them first with a young woman, Alice Stanze. They married in 1955 and during their 65-year marriage, built the family that today remembers a lovable and fun husband, dad, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Bill is survived by Alice and three of their...