obituaries

May 21, 2024

George E. Heitger, Sr., age 58,of North Lawrence, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024, following a period of declining health.

He was born July 11, 1965, in Massillon. George  worked at Chapel Hill Nursing Home for over 31 years. He was a member of Stark County Rabbit Club.  He enjoyed his rabbits, guinea pigs, and...

May 15, 2024

Joseph Natoli, age 81, of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born November 10, 1942, in Massillon the son of  the late Joseph and Annette (Cardinal) Natoli. Joseph retired from Fiber Corr after 30 years of service. He was a member of AA since 1974. Joseph is survived by...

May 14, 2024

Adam Craig Feichter, 42, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on May 14, 2024 in Dallas Texas. He was born on August 24, 1981 in Massillon, Ohio.

Adam was a loving and wonderful son, brother, uncle, godfather, and a friend to all he met. He was known for his kind and generous nature.

May 12, 2024

William J. Tranick, age 94 of Jackson Township, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Rose Lane Care Facility. He was born January 5, 1930, in South Pymatuning Twp., PA. He was an Air Force Veteran serving during the Korean War. He was a graduate of University of Pittsburgh "Cum Lade" in 1958 and attended OSU and received his...

May 7, 2024

Karl Wuerminghausen, age 59, of Jackson Twp., passed away following a brief battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. He was born January 8, 1965, in Menden, Germany, the son of Karl O. Wuerminghausen of Germany, and the late Brunhilde Wuerminghausen. Karl was a project engineer working in the corrugated packaging industry.  He was passionate about his work...

May 7, 2024

Donald A. Kyser, age 84 of Jackson Township, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls. He was born January 25, 1940, in Akron the son of the late Wilbur and Mabel (Ulm) Kyser. He graduated from Akron East High and Kent State University. Don retired from Goodyear Tire Interplant Relations after...

May 5, 2024

On May 5, 2024, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather moved on to join his son, Steven.  Frank was born December 23, 1934, to Frank Sr. and Opal Leonard in Massillon, Ohio.  In 1953, he married his beloved wife, Jean (Lynn), and they went on to have four children.  In life he was known for his quick...

May 5, 2024

Linda Mae (Gray) Ady May 8, 1948 - May 5, 2024 - 75 years old

Linda Mae Ady died on May 5, 2024 at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton surrounded by family. After years of battling multiple illness, she is at rest with the Lord.

Linda was born on May 8, 1948...

Apr 25, 2024

Paul James Addessi, age 80, of Jackson Township, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Rose Lane Health Center following a 3 year courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born June 7, 1943, in Canton, the son of the late Domenic and Pauline (Jeffries) Addessi. Paul owned Maca Mold and Machine Company for 20 years and retired in...

Apr 19, 2024

Eugenia E. Naugle, age 90 of Massillon, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 3, 1933, in Louisville, Ohio,  the daughter of  the late Nicholas and Emily (Dragus) Pandrea. Eugenia was a telephone operator for Ohio Bell and a homemaker. She loved watching birds, enjoyed animals, and was...

Apr 19, 2024

George R. Wagner, age 89 of Massillon, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 at Amherst Meadows. He was born January 23, 1935, in Canton, and attended Central Catholic High School. He graduated from Marquette University in 1957 and worked as a civil engineer for 50 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Triangle...

Apr 14, 2024

Gloria Beresis was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus saying, "Jesus remember me." Jesus said, "Amen, Amen, I say unto you, today you will be with Me in paradise." Gloria was a devoted Catholic, belonging to St. Leonard's-St. Sebastian's R.C. Parish, Monessen, PA and currently a member of St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church. Member of the...

Apr 14, 2024

Holly Rae Allen, age 70 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Rose Lane Care Facility. She was born September 16, 1953, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Harold and Meda (Hartman) Clemens. She volunteered with Foundations Recovery Center and Make-A-Way, where she made many friends and loved playing pool and cards.  She enjoyed outings and...

Apr 5, 2024

Andrew Steven Bocinec, age 63, of Doylestown, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024. He was born October 25, 1960, in Canton, Ohio,  the son of the late Andrew A. Bocinec and Carol (Phillips) Hensley. Andrew was a graduate of Jackson High School.  He had worked for the former Perry Rubber now Smith and Nephew.  He enjoyed NASCAR...

Mar 31, 2024

Helen E. Smith, 72, of Malvern, entered into heavens gates on Easter morning, March 31,2024 after a brief illness. She was born on August 28, 1951, in Malvern, Ohio, the daughter of the late William and Elsie Hawkins. Mom had worked small local jobs to help with family income, and she enjoyed supporting her two sons when  ...

Mar 28, 2024

Charles "Chuck" J. Meyer, age 86, of Massillon, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024. He was born February 22, 1938, in Canton, the son of the late Otto and Esther (Schario) Meyer. Chuck was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served on the USS Kretchmer.  Chuck retired from Timken Roller Bearing after 38 years of service. He was...

Mar 25, 2024

Gordon B. Crooks, age 95, was called home by his Lord and Savior on March 25, 2024.  Fighting a courageous battle over a lengthy illness, Gordon persevered with his loving wife always by his side. He was born in Massillon on September 9, 1928, to Archer and Verla (Domro) Crooks, and was preceded in death by his parents and...

Mar 21, 2024

Cornelia Halmaciu, age 82, of Canton, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born May 27, 1941 in Avrig, Romania. She was the daughter of the late Vasile and Ioana (Berghea) Coțofana. In Romania, Cornelia worked at the Glass Factory in Avrig. At age 70, she moved to the United States...

Feb 29, 2024

David A Spangler January 6, 1966- February 29, 2024

David A Spangler age 58 passed away peacefully on February 29, 2024. David was a 1984 graduate of Central Catholic High School and Malone University with a Bachelor of Arts.

David loved going on vacation and enjoying the beach and the ocean and relaxing....

Feb 28, 2024

Linda G. Lowe, age 73 of McArthur, Ohio passed away February 28th, 2024. She was born on December 16th, 1950 to the late Mary Ellen Sheets and Carl Watters. She spent much of her life as a law enforcement officer, and also had a career in real estate and was a school bus driver. Preceded in death...