obituaries

Mar 8, 2022

Charles "Chuck" Cignetti, age 61, of Perry Twp.. passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022. He was born July 13, 1960, in Barberton, Ohio the son of Nicolas and Juanita (Patton) Cignetti. Chuck worked at EMSCO for over 40 years. He was member of The Father and Son Hunting Club, Flying Tigers Snowmobile Club, and an advisor of Stark County...

Mar 6, 2022

Timothy E. Render, age 70 of Jackson Township, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022 at his home. He was born October 12, 1951, in Canton the son of Emma (Diamond) Ison and the late Eugene H. Render. Timothy retired from building homes in the greater Stark County area after 20 years building hundreds of homes. He...

Mar 3, 2022

Mark S. Prichard passed away on March 3, 2022 at his home in North Canton, OH at age 77.  He was surrounded by his wife of 55 years, Ellen "Chris" Prichard, family, and close friends.  Although small in stature, Mark was large in personality and lived life to the fullest. As a lieutenant in the Army, Mark served a...

Feb 27, 2022

John Raymond Krantz, age 78, of Massillon, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Green Meadows following a short illness. He was born December 21, 1943, in Massillon, the son of the late Raymond and Margaret (Ries) Krantz. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Maria Elena Luna. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. John...

Feb 26, 2022

Michael Emmett Katin, age 74 of Louisville, OH passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born May 20, 1947 in Canton, OH to the late Emmett and Margaret Katin. In his earlier days, he attended St. John's Catholic School. Mike served in the US Army and proudly was a Vietnam Veteran....

Feb 22, 2022

Mary K. Flooke, age 36, of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Mary worked at Buckeye Person Services. Mary is survived by her son Quinton Sparks, Uncles, Aunts, Brothers, Sisters, and Counsins. She was preceded in death by grandparents, mother,Sandra K.  Flooke, and an uncle. Funeral service will be held on Monday, February 28, 2022 at...

Feb 15, 2022

Cynthia B. Olson, age 70, of Jackson Twp., passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022. She was born in Rockville Center, N.Y. Cynthia was the beloved wife of Laird Olson for 50 wonderful years.  She is also the mother of Erik Olson, sister of Herbert Baynon III, Aunt of Christa, Jamie and Jimmy, and Nancy, Susan and Carol.    She was...

Feb 12, 2022

Sue Ann Uline, age 67, of Jackson Twp., passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born December 25, 1954, in Canton, daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Blend) Worth. Sue was treasurer of Prestige Homes for 44 years. Sue is survived by her husband of 49 years, John C. Uline; son,...

Feb 8, 2022

Robert L. Lerch, age 75, of Jackson Twp., Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Aultman Compassionate Care Center in Canton, Ohio. He was born in Chicago, IL on October 1, 1946, to the late William and Corinne (Tousignant) Lerch and married Rita McDermott on November 18, 1967. Bob worked as a production planner for Republic Steel...

Feb 7, 2022

Matthew G. Guilliouma, 66, of Jackson Twp., passed away unexpectedly on February 7, 2022. He was born July 28, 1955, in Massillon the son of  the late Larry J. and Molly (Galob) Guilliouma, Sr.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Larry J. Guilliouma, Jr. Matthew was a graduate of Jackson High School and retired from Brookside...

Feb 6, 2022

Shawn Dougles "Douggie" Jeffers, age 30 of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on  Sunday, February 6, 2022. He was born June 25,1991, in Beaver, PA, the son of Kathy S. (Bittenbender) Jeffers and the late Robert H. Jeffers. Shawn graduated from Massillon Washington High School in 2011. He was a fan of I.C.P. and Jelly Roll.  He enjoyed gaming especially...

Feb 1, 2022

Daniel G. Unklesbay age 89 of Massillon passed away Tuesday February 1, 2022 at Altercare of Navarre. He was born January 9, 1931 Massillon the son of the late Lillian Unklesbay.  Dan retired from Republic Steel then later LTV Steel. He was a member of the Massillon Moose 481, St. Barbara's Men's club, He also coached basketball at St...

Jan 31, 2022

In Loving Memory of Shaun M. Holmes, age 39, of Massillon, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022. He was born April 19, 1982, in Massillon,  the son of Jimmie L. and the late Carolyn K. (Baker) Holmes. Shaun was employed at The Workshop, Inc. In addition to his father, he is survived his brother, Nathan Holmes. There...

Jan 31, 2022

A Memorial Service for Kristina "Kris" Lynn Hershberger, 58, will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Heitger Funeral Home - Jackson Chapel, 5850 Wales Rd NW, Massillon, OH 44646, with an hour of visitation an hour prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Kris was born October 24, 1963...

Jan 30, 2022

Robert H. Conley, age 83 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Sprenger Health Care. He was born February 2, 1938, in Punxsutawney, PA the son of the late Raymond and Helen (Gardner) Conley. Robert was a retired foundry worker at United Foundries after 34 years of service. "Never a minute late nor missed a day of...

Jan 30, 2022

Gary D. Baker, passed away January 30, 2022, in the arms of Lomin (Lanzer) Baker, his wife of 51 years.

Gary was born on December 23, 1949, to Clifford Gene and Delores Baker in Massillon, Ohio, where he lived almost all of his life. He was a 1967 graduate of Tuslaw High School.

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Jan 29, 2022

Frank R. Efinger, Jr., age 76, of Canton, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022 following an extended illness, surrounded by his family. He was born July 22, 1945, in Canton, son of the late Frank and Doris (Albaugh) Efinger. Frank retired from Timken Company in 2003. He was a member of K of C Council #4473, McKinley Eagles #2370...

Jan 29, 2022

Kevin J. Lynskey, age 92 of Venice, Florida passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022. He was born March 29, 1929, in Sharpsburg, PA, the son of the late James and Rose (Ganster) Lynskey. He was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and a life long Steeler's fan. Kevin was a retired director of computer operations for...

Jan 24, 2022

Jane A. Converse, age 94 of Massillon, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022 at Amherst Meadows. She was born March 14, 1927, in Massillon the daughter of the late Leo and Florence (McGinnis) Converse. Jane was a retired bookkeeper. She was a graduate of Mt. Marie Academy and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Alter Rosary of...

Jan 23, 2022

Patricia M. Rinder, age 84 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022. She was born November 20, 1937, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Stormfelts) Tournoux. Patricia was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and an advocate for Right to Life.  She was an avid reader and enjoyed spending family time at Atwood...