obituaries

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...

Dec 16, 2021

Daniel G. McCreery, age 70 formerly of Dover, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021. He was born November 7, 1951, in Mineral City, the son of the late Doran and Donna (Knotts) McCreery. Daniel was a musician and taught guitar at Hummingbird Music. He was a veteran and served Germany in the Army during the Vietnam Era....

Dec 15, 2021

Robin Aufderheide, age 63 of Springfield Township, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Akron City Hospital. She was born July 29, 1958, in Massillon the daughter of Robert and Marilyn (Fisher) Younker. Robin was the founder of Wolfspirits Toy Breed Puppy Mill Rescue. She loved gardening, traveling, and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and her mom. Robin...

Dec 15, 2021

Glenn A. Maurer, age 66 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021. He was born August 25, 1955, in Massillon the son of the late Garland and Goldie (Devoll) Maurer. Glenn retired from Norfolk and Southern Railroad where he was a supervisor for 30 years.  He was also a commercial truck driver for 14 years. He enjoyed fishing,...

Dec 15, 2021

Marilyn "Jeanie" Younker, age 85 of Massillon, passed peacefully Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born October 2, 1936, in Massillon the daughter of the late Raymond and Catherine (Reichel) Fisher. Jeanie retired after 50 years of accounting and administrative services. She was a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church, she was a...

Dec 14, 2021

Anna E. Lock, age 97 of Canton, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at her home. She was born December 9, 1924, in Lexington Township, Ohio, the daughter of the late Gustav and Selma (Lundgren) Gabrielson. After graduating from Alliance High School, she moved to Cleveland where she worked at General Electric Company during the war.  She...

Dec 13, 2021

Samuel (Sam) Kragalott, age 89 of Jackson Twp., passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, December 13, 2021. He was born November 25, 1932, in Canton, Ohio, the son of the late Milan and Amelia (Ranick) Kragalott. Sam retired from the South Park Title Agency in Warren, Ohio as a title agent, totaling over 40 years of service...

Dec 12, 2021

Richard L. Karlalcis, age 92 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born April 23, 1929, in McKeesport, PA. Richard retired from Superior Meats after 32 years of service.  He was also sexton at Newman Baptist Cemetery. He enjoyed bowling, gardening, fishing, classic cars, and was an avid Massillon Tiger's Football fan....

Dec 8, 2021

Bruce H. Hartmann, age 78, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021. He was born October 11, 1943, son of the late Harold and Marjorie (Gerber) Hartmann. Bruce was a veteran and served in the National Guard. Bruce retired from Kemper Life Insurance after 36 years. He was an avid golfer, and loved his loyal pet companion, Max...

Dec 6, 2021

Bonnilee J. McGaughey Custer, age 97 of Jackson Township, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021 at her home surrounded by family.

She was born July 24, 1924, in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of the late Martin and Theosal (Payne) Soule. Bonnie enjoyed watching the Indians, she loved playing and watching golf, and watched the stock...

Dec 3, 2021

Philip B. Kingsley, age 74 of Rockingham, NC passed away on December 3, 2021.

He was born June 3, 1947 in Rochester, NY the son of the late Walter and Mildred Kingsley.

He enjoyed camping, fishing, and hiking.

Philip is survived by children, Nathan Kingsley, Aaron (Casey) Kingsley, Sarah Kingsley, Adam...

Dec 3, 2021

John C. Hauenstein, age 70 of Massillon, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021. He was born August 31, 1951, in  Massillon, the son of  the late Donald and Mary (Andrichs) Hauenstein. John was a business owner, proprietor of BWS Wholesale Supply.  He was an avid Massillon Tigers fan and booster supporter. John is survived by wife Lynn...

Dec 2, 2021

James Allan Hamrin, 78, of Massillon, Ohio, formerly of Gold Canyon, Arizona and Elgin, Illinois, passed away on December 2, 2021.

James was born on August 18, 1943 in Watsonville, California and raised in Joliet, Illinois.  After graduating Joliet Township High School in 1961, he attended Joliet Junior College and met his future wife Sharon (Johnson).  He...

Dec 2, 2021

Sharon D. Skogen, age 78 of Massillon passed away peacefully on December 2, 2021. She was born on June 24,1943 in Blue Earth MN to the late Virgil Thompson & Melva Weber Thompson. Sharon retired from Perry Christian PreSchool where she served as Preschool Director. Sharon is survived by Marvin Skogen her husband for 59 years, and...

Nov 30, 2021

Edwin E. Knotts, age 70 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022. He was born October 16, 1952, in Massillon and was a graduate of Tuslaw High School. Ed owned and operated The Village Tavern for 25 years. He enjoyed cars, Racing, and motorcycles.  He custom built his own motorcycle, "Whiskey Peddler". He started "Santa Run" in 1997,...

Nov 25, 2021

Bess A. Boylan, age 59 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born December 3, 1961 in Massillon, daughter of the late Thomas and Norma (Whitmer) Griffiths. Bess is survived by her husband of 40 years, Mike Boylan; son, Marc Boylan; grandson, Owen Boylan; brothers, Benny, Denny and Scotty Griffiths. Calling hours...