obituaries

Oct 28, 2022

Roberta F. Mani, age 72, of Massillon passed away peacefully on October 28th, 2022, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with lung disease.

She was born in Canton to the late Robert and Elizabeth (Lawson) Shuman.

She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.  She went...

Oct 26, 2022

Mary E. Sample, age 59, of Massillon, and formerly of Jackson Twp., passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. She was born March 24, 1963, in Ashland, Ohio. Mary was an accountant.  She retired from American Electric Power. She was a great lover of animals, and an extremely charitable person.   She enjoyed crocheting...

Oct 23, 2022

William G. Ruhman "Bill" passed away at the age of 76 on October 23rd, 2022, after a short illness. Dad was a fighter and fought hard for 17 days. He had his daughter and son at his bedside when he passed.

Bill was a graduate of North Canton High School. Bill was a highly skilled...

Oct 20, 2022

Daniel James Maiorana Dan passed away 10/20/22 after a lengthy illness at age 31. He was born to Joe and Jeanette (Smith) Maiorana on March 12th, 1991. Dan graduated from Jackson High School in Massillon.  He then attended Kent State University and went on to graduate from Stark State College as an automotive technician. Dan enjoyed sports, especially basketball,...

Oct 17, 2022

Russell Kegley, age 57, of Perry Twp., passed away, October 17, 2022. He was born July 23, 1965, in Massillon. Russell was an avid motorcyclist and enjoyed working on motorcycles. Russell is survived by mother, Roseann Kegley;  daughters, Tiffanie Kegley and Tabbatha (Salahuddin) Ali; sisters, Roxann (Gary) Stewart, Robin (Ed) Huff; grandchildren, Bricen, Giovanni, Liddia, and Zion,...

Oct 16, 2022

Nancy Helen Bell, age 76 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Rose Lane Care Facility.

She was born June 21, 1946, in Watertown South Dakota, the daughter of the late Killian and Stella (Wall) Stricherz.

Nancy retired from Meadowwind Health Care Center in 1996 where she was an RN.

She...

Oct 16, 2022

Jack Chu-Chai Fu, age 93, of Jackson Twp., passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born December 12, 1928, in Fehgyang, Anhui Province, China. Jack was a thermodynamic engineer and retired from Babcock and Wilcox. He enjoyed Chinese poetry and Chinese calligraphy. Jack is survived by wife of 50...

Oct 12, 2022

James Richard Hurless, age 89 of Canton, Perry Township passed away October 12, 2022.

He was born July 9, 1933 in Uhrichsville, Ohio the son of the late Guy Vernon and Laura Katherine (Gantz) Hurless.

Jim was a 1951 graduate of Massillon Washington High School.  He was an Army veteran serving during the...

Oct 10, 2022

Robert F. Cramer, age 90 of Canton, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022.

He was born May 1, 1932, in Monroeville, Ohio, the son of the late Frank and Mary (Martin) Cramer.

Bob retired from Lockheed Martin (Goodyear Aerospace) after 40 years of service as an electrical engineer.  He served his country as a member...

Oct 1, 2022

Mary Lee Maloney, age 87 of Massillon, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 1, 2022 at her home surrounded by her children. She was born January 22, 1935, in Dover the daughter of the late Rocco and Constance (Fazi) Contini. Mary Lee is remembered as a spiritual, generous, and caring woman, always ready to serve God...

Sep 30, 2022

Richard L. Carnes, age 72, of Massillon passed away September 30, 2022 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center.

He was born January 7, 1950 in Canton to the late Leroy Carnes and Grace Burkey.

He was an avid sports fan especially for the Massillon Tigers and their Swing Band and The Cleveland Indians.

Sep 21, 2022

Mary E. Zwick, age 85 of Louisville, formerly of Jackson Twp., passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at St. Joseph Care Center. She was born February 10, 1937, in Morgan County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Lucy (Brooker) Huck. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church.  She enjoyed cooking, quilting,...

Sep 18, 2022

Dale O. Kettering, age 91, of Jackson Twp., passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022 at his residence following a period of declining health. He was born July 31, 1931 in Massillon, son of the late Owen H. Kettering and Grace (nee Burandt) (Kettering) Heinbuch. Dale graduated from Timken vocational High School where he was valedictorian of his class. He...

Sep 14, 2022

Philip P. Byham, (87), of Jackson Twp., passed away peacefully on the morning of September 14, 2022.  He passed away in the assisted living facility, The Inn at University Village where he has been a resident the past nine months.

Phil was born in Canton, Ohio on September 21, 1934, to Leonard W. & Mary M. (Gerkin)...

Aug 30, 2022

Donald L. Rainey, age 82 of Jackson Township, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at his home.

He was born September 5, 1939, in Apollo, PA, the son of the late Ellsworth and Ethel (Kinter) Rainey.

He was a veteran of the US Army.

Donald was a proud business owner of Rainey's Appliance...

Aug 30, 2022

William J. Koch February 14, 1944-August 30, 2022 Bill Koch passed away on August 30 at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital.  Bill grew up in Cleveland and graduated from John Adams High School.  He went on to graduate from Ohio University where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity.  Bill then earned his law degree from the...

Aug 30, 2022

John A. Bowser, 73 of Massillon Ohio, passed away on August 30, 2022.

He was born in Salineville Ohio, the son of George and Harriett Bowser.  John was a graduate Jackson High School, class of 1967.  He joined the US Army, proudly serving his country in Vietnam.  John retired after 39 years from Sears Auto...

Aug 21, 2022

Donald C. Mortimer, age 68 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022 at his home surrounded by family. He was born May 22, 1954, in Akron, the son of the late Gerald and Doris (Hill) Mortimer. He was a Staff Sergeant Air Force veteran. Donald retired after 35 years of service in the telecom industry. He was a...

Aug 20, 2022

Karen A. Rohr, age 79 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Meadow Wind Health Care Center. She was born May 14, 1943, in Canton the daughter of the late Charles and Jenny (Edwards) Laughlin. Karen was a homemaker. Karen is survived by her husband, William "Bill" J. Rohr, sons, Michael Rohr, Paul (Tracy) Rohr,...

Aug 10, 2022

Nancy K. Davenport, age 73, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Diplomat Healthcare in North Royalton, Ohio. Nancy is survived by son, Nathan Diekmann and daughter, Amanda Brode; and five grandchildren. A private family service will be held. Condolences to the family may be made at www.heitger.com Heitger Funeral Home and Crematory 330-830-0148