obituaries

Jan 16, 2022

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...

Jan 15, 2022

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...

Jan 13, 2022

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...

Jan 11, 2022

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,...

Jan 10, 2022

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...

Jan 9, 2022

Robert P. Gary, age 44, of Massillon, passed away on January 9, 2022.

He was born January 17, 1977 in Wooster, son of Lillian (Wardle) Gary of New Philadelphia and the late Jerry George Gary.

Robert was a 1996 graduate of Washington High School and worked as a press operator for the Wooster...

Jan 8, 2022

To our dear departed father/dedo/father-in-law/uncle, Metodi (Tony) Lozanovich, who passed away on Saturday, January 8th, 2022,

Exactly two months after your wife of 69 years, Milica, passed you are reunited with her. You were the patriarch of our family. You were our, "champione!" You were born July 16, 1932 in Ramna, Macedonia.  In the spring of 1959,...

Jan 8, 2022

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....

Jan 6, 2022

Raymond Gardner, age 95, of Massillon, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022. He was born September 25, 1926, in Winesburg, Ohio, the son of Charles R. and Gladys C. (Feigert) Gardner. Raymond was a veteran of WWII and had served on the U.S.S. South Dakota as a Fireman First Class. Raymond worked at the former Griscom-Russell where...

Jan 5, 2022

Maxine K. Hamilton, age 77, of Canal Fulton passed away on January 5, 2022 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center.

She was born November 29, 1944 in Lore City, the daughter of the late, Heber and Ada (Morris) Ankrom.

She graduated from Timken Vocational High School.

Maxine retired from Diebold where she...

Jan 1, 2022

Estella  M. Bellotte, age 88, of Navarre, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022. She was born April 29, 1933, in Woodsfield, Ohio, the daughter of the late Roman and Clara (Burkhart) Wahl. Estella was a member of Holy Family Parish, Massillon Area Car Club, K of C Columbian Ladies, and a lifetime member of Navarre VFW Post #5047. She...

Jan 1, 2022

Daniel E. Koluskey, age 75 of North Canton, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born March 5, 1946, in Barberton, Ohio, the son of the late Earl and Ruth (Thomas) Koluskey. Daniel graduated from Barberton High School and from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science.  He was a funeral director for...

Dec 31, 2021

David C. Lustig, age 78 of Massillon, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 following an extended illness. He was born September 6, 1943, in Nashua, NH, the son of the late Carl and Myra(Blood) Lustig. David was an Army veteran serving 13 months in Vietnam. David retired from Canton Union Drawn Finishing Plant after 47 years as a millwright....

Dec 30, 2021

Gerald M. "Jerry" Ekmark, age 83, of Jackson Twp., passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 3, 1938, in Akron, the of son of the late Emil and Bertha (Geckler) Ekmark. Jerry was a veteran and served in the United States Marine Corp. Jerry retired from Xerox where he...

Dec 29, 2021

Betty L. Shonk Betty L. Shonk, also known to many as Grandma Betty, passed away peacefully on December 29th, 2021 at the age of 92. Betty was born to Mary and Ray Shonk on January 28, 1929 and was a proud, lifelong resident of Canton, OH - always treasuring her memories of her father's farm. She retired from The...

Dec 28, 2021

David A. Friedrichsen, age 64 of Massillon passed away on December 28, 2021.

He was born April 17, 1957 in Massillon the son of the late Thomas and Carolyn (Spina) Friedrichsen Sr.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and his beloved dog, Oscar. He was a wonderful and loving father and grandfather....

Dec 27, 2021

Milo "Bruce" Merritt, age 80 of Jackson Twp., passed away Monday, December 27, 2021. He was born February 1, 1941, in Redlands, California, the son of  the late Milo and Marjorie (Eckenrod) Merritt. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the Vietnam Era. Bruce retired  in 2014 from NOVA Crisis Center after 25 years of service....

Dec 27, 2021

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...

Dec 26, 2021

John Allen Cecil "Jac", age 74 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021. He was born June 26, 1947, in Massillon the son of the late Edward Thomas and Margaret Ruth (Blackledge) Cecil. Jac is survived by daughter, Lynnette (Cliff) Wilson; brother, Victor (Maria) Cecil; sister-in-law, Debbie (Todd) Leonard; grandchildren, Jessica Wilson (Colin Tabellion), Anthony Wilson...

Dec 19, 2021

Mary Margaret "Mae" Painter, age 89 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021. She was born August 14, 1932, in Massillon the daughter of the late Howard and Martha  (Oberhauser) Wantz. Mae retired from Progressive Chevrolet where she was a secretary. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mae is survived by daughters, Monica Weick, Darlene...