Robert J. Kohlmeier
Jun 13, 2022
Robert J. Kohlmeier, age 95 formerly of Massillon passed away on June 13, 2022 at his residence in Fort Myers, Florida.
He was born March 17, 1927 in Massillon, the son of the late John Kohlmeier and Miriam Schafer.
Robert was a Navy veteran serving during WWII.
He was a farmer and retired...
Ervin K Vandenberg
Jun 12, 2022
Ervin K. VanDenberg, age 81 of Jackson Township, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born January 24, 1941, in Sevierville, TN; the son of the late Roland and Julia (Sanborn) VanDenberg. Ervin was the owner and operator of his manufacturing company until his death. He was an expert in his field and held...
Coral M. (Hardwick) Rich
Jun 6, 2022
Coral M. Rich, age 87, of Massillon, passed away June 6, 2022. She was born December 22, 1934, in Canton, the daughter of the late George and Margaret (Totten) Hardwick. Coral was a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church. She enjoyed sewing and taking care of her grandchildren. Coral is survived by son & daughter-in-law, L. Chris and Jenny...
Ronald J. Carr
May 30, 2022
Ronald J. Carr, age 77, of Jackson Township passed away May 30, 2022.
He was born January 31, 1945 in Erie, PA the son of the late John and Harriet (Williamson) Carr.
He was a Navy Veteran serving aboard the USS Saratoga.
Ron graduated from The University of Akron and was a member...
Mary Louise (Kerges) Marable
May 29, 2022
Mary Louise Marable, age 95, of North Canton, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022 at Danbury Senior Living. She was born December 10, 1926, in Massillon, Ohio and was a 1944 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. She attended Wittenberg College and graduated from Malone College. Mary Louise retired from Canton City Schools.  She was named Teacher of the...
Garry H. Meeks
May 27, 2022
Garry Meeks, 66 of Uniontown, went home to be with his Lord on May 27, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Gloria (Fluharty) Meeks. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Susan and their son, Eric (Sara) of TN.
Garry was the President of Meeks Communications Management, founded...
Charles "Charlie" Timms
May 24, 2022
Charles "Charlie" Timms, age 72 of North Canton, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at The Landing of Canton. He was born February 20, 1950, in Newark, Ohio, the son of the late Charles and Gretta (Lyons) Timms. He was a proud Marine veteran serving during the Vietnam Conflict.
Charlie retired from Republic after 30 years of...
Martha "Sam" (Smith) Szal
May 22, 2022
Martha "Sam" Szal, age 62 of Canton, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022 peacefully at home. She was born November 26, 1959, in Massillon to the late Gene and Betty (Tabellion) Smith. Sam attended St. Mary's Grade School, Central Catholic High School and was a graduate of Miami Biscayne Institute where she received her veterinary technician degree. Sam worked...
Janet M. (Oberhauser) Schultz
May 19, 2022
Janet M. Schultz, age 78, of Perry Twp., passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022. She was born July 17, 1943, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Marcellus and Ruth (Hessendence) Oberhauser. Janet was a retired hairdresser. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Massillon. She enjoyed flower gardening, caring for children, and crafts....
Annabel (Calhoun) Knotts
May 12, 2022
Annabel Knotts, age 89 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022 at The Inn at University Village. She was born December 17, 1932, in Terra Alta, WV, the daughter of the late Ernest and Anna (Winters) Calhoun. Annabel retired from Portage Electric Products. Annabel is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Ken and Cynthia Knotts and Kevin J and...
John "Bob" R. Griffin, Jr.
May 6, 2022
John R. "Bob" Griffin Jr., age 89, of Massillon, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022. He was born January 4, 1933, in Barberton the son of the late John and Anne (Muckus) Griffin. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Airforce. He enjoyed golfing at Turkeyfoot. Bob is survived by son, John Griffin III; sister Nancy Mendelsohn;...
Patricia Ann (Kohlhepp) Hill
May 5, 2022
Patricia Ann Hill, age 83, formerly of Akron, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022 at her residence. She was born in DuBois, PA, daughter of the late John and Emma (Powell) Kohlhepp. Patricia retired from Myers Industries where she was an executive assistant for 20 years. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren participating in sports and playing cards...
Cletus J. Crone Jr.
May 3, 2022
Cletus J. Crone Jr., age 98 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at home surrounded by his sons. He was born February 20, 1924, at home the son of the late Cletus and Katherine (Radel) Crone. He attended and graduated from St. Mary, Longfellow, and Washington High Schools. He was a lifetime member of St. Mary's Church....
Scott Edward Kemp
Apr 30, 2022
Scott Edward Kemp, age 50, of Massillon, passed away suddenly Saturday, April 30, 2022. He was born September 7, 1971, in Canton. He was an Army veteran. He received his Master's degree in Social Work from Case Western Reserve University. Scott worked for Summit County Children's Services for 12 years and had been a supervisor for the...
Carol Jean (Rose) Carter
Apr 29, 2022
Carol Jean Rose Carter - mom, wife, grandma, great-grandmother, sister, and stepmother - departed this world on Friday, April 29, 2022 at age 79 years. She was born to Eleanor Jean Rose and James Rose on March 29, 1943 and lived her early life on the banks of the Monongahela River in Morgantown, West Virginia. She fell in love,...
Josephine "Jo" (Ferro) Casey
Apr 29, 2022
Josephine "Jo" Casey, age 75 passed away April 29, 2022 at Akron City Hospital.
She was born December 11, 1946 in Akron.
She was a retired elementary school teacher working at Revere Local Schools for 33 years.
Jo was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church. She loved to read.
She...
William Baxter Young
Apr 29, 2022
William Baxter Young, age 80, of Canton, passed away April 29, 2022, after an extended illness. He was born in Canton, Ohio on November 10, 1941 to William P. and Sara Maxine (Baxter) Young. Bill graduated from Canton South High School in 1959 and joined the U.S. Navy shortly after. He served with great pride and satisfaction aboard the...
Elaine Katherine (Kohlmeier) Young
Apr 29, 2022
Elaine K. Young, age 89, of Massillon, passed away April 29, 2022. She was born October 19, 1932, in Massillon the daughter of the late Francis and Miriam (Rohr) Kohlmeier.She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church. Elaine is survived by sons, Darold Meyer and Bruce Meyer; brothers, Robert Kohlmeier and Volney Schafer; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren....
Cletus E. Rohr
Apr 26, 2022
Cletus E. Rohr Sr., age 86 of Canton, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022. He was born February 5, 1936, in Massillon the son of the late Elmer and Helen (Lindenberger ) Rohr. Cletus was a retired truck driver. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Canton and K of C Canton. Cletus is survived by...
Dolores J. (Rohr) Frantz
Apr 26, 2022
Dolores J. Frantz, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at the age of 95. She was born August 21, 1926 in Massillon to the late Melvin and Vesta Rohr, on the family farm in Jackson Township. Dolores graduated from Jackson High School in 1944, and worked as school secretary while her future husband, Donald P. Frantz served in the...
