obituaries

Nov 15, 2021

Robert L. Hamric, age 84 of New Port Richey, Florida, and summers at Atwood Lake, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021. Robert retired from AT&T in 1986. He was a member of Good Sheppard Lutheran Church in Canton.  He enjoyed traveling around the world. Robert is survived by his wife of 25 years, Miriam Hamric, son David...

Nov 11, 2021

Kathleen J. Lung, age 86 of Dover, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021 at her home. She was born August 11, 1935, in Canton, the daughter of the late Albert and Elsie (Warwick) Evans. Her main focus was her family.  After raising three children, Kathleen then obtained an associates degree in medical records and worked as a medical records...

Nov 8, 2021

To our dear departed wife/mother/baba/mother-in-law/aunt, Milica Lozanovich, who passed away on Monday, November 8th, 2021, You were our guiding light. You were born August 28, 1935 in Srpci, Macedonia.  In the summer of 1959, with immense courage, you left everything you had known in Yugoslavia (Macedonia), to begin life in another country for the sake of your children and...

Nov 5, 2021

Shirley A. Shafer, age 89, of Jackson Twp., passed away Friday, November 5, 2021. She was born December 17, 1931, in Akron, daughter of the late Rolland Dill and Dorothy (Blyar) Kohlhoff. Shirley retired from Stark Industrial. She was a member of St. Jacob Lutheran Church. Shirley is survived by daughters, Claudia (Jim) Schwab and Melissa (Michael)...

Nov 2, 2021

Audrey V. Arner, age 87, of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born July 8, 1934,  daughter of the late Calvin and Martha (Maffit) Jamison. Audrey was well known as an Avon lady for over 36 years.  She retired from Gorrell School where she was a school monitor. She was a member...

Oct 29, 2021

Frank C. Hawkins Jr., age 74 of Canal Fulton, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 at Accord Care Community Orrville. He was born January 1, 1947, in Akron the son of the late Frank and Comella (Belcher) Hawkins. He was a Navy veteran serving during Vietnam. Frank retired from Canton City Police Department after 27 years of...

Oct 28, 2021

Robert J. Clay, age 83 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021 at his home. He was born July 14, 1938 in North Canton, the son of the late Arvin and Jeanette Clay. He was raised in Greentown. Robert retired from Timken after 30 years of service. He loved to golf, watching the Buckeyes, and spending...

Oct 27, 2021

John R. Kessel age 89, passed away peacefully October 27, 2021, following complications from a stroke. He was born in Massillon, Ohio on April 23, 1932, the son of Ralph and Ella (Baldwin) Kessel, and younger brother of James (Jim) and Theodore (Ted), who all preceded him in death.

John was a graduate of St....

Oct 27, 2021

Chester V. Everly Jr, peacefully went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 27,2021.

Chester was born on September 21,1958 in Caldwell Ohio to the late Chester and Shirley (Hill) Everly.

Chester was affectionately known as "Chat." He was a loving brother, uncle, and friend all those roles within his life came...

Oct 20, 2021

Marilyn Riese, age 79, of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021. She was born December 15, 1941, the daughter of the late James and Emma (Fracker) Bryan. She was a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church.  Marilyn loved her faith, loved her Lord and loved her family. She is survived by husband of 60 years, Richard Riese; daughter,...

Oct 20, 2021

Betsy Letcavits, age 49 of  Massillon, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. She was born November 1, 1971, in Massillon. Betsy had worked at Star Way Lanes for over 20 years. She is survived by her mother Judy Slutz, daughter, Chandra Letcavits; sons, Phillip Eatherton and Dominic Letcavits; granddaughter, Brooklyn; sister, Darlene...

Oct 19, 2021

Donald R. Evans, age 92, of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021. He was born October 27, 1928, in  Massillon, the son of  the late Henry and Elsie (Keller) Evans. Prior to his enlisting in the U.S. Army, Don worked on the three Massillon Viaduct bridges as a carpenter/mason. Don was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He...

Oct 17, 2021

Nancy L. Hauck, age 92 formerly of Camp Hill, PA, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Rose Lane Health Care Center in Massillon, Ohio.

She was born April 9, 1929 in Harrisburg, the daughter of the late John and Mildred (Gallagher) Bushey.

Nancy was excellent at cross-stitch and doing crossword puzzles....

Oct 16, 2021

Jean Marie Signorelli, Lincoln, Pfeiffer, Albrecht, of Louisville (formerly of Massillon), passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021. Born August 22, 1941, to Eugene John and Mary Jane Signorelli. Preceded in death by her parents, younger brother, Thomas Signorelli, and daughter, Barbara Lincoln.  Survived by her husband of 32 years, children, and brother, Don Fulton. Attended Gibbs and Cedar Grade...

Oct 13, 2021

Jane E. Colopy, age 90 of North Canton, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 following a brief illness. She was born March 27, 1931, in Cuyahoga Falls, the daughter of the late Ira and Mary (Hansen) Shiplett. Jane retired after 44 years of service as a teacher from area Catholic schools, St. Mary, Sts. Philip and James, Joan of...

Oct 13, 2021

On the evening of October 13, 2021, William was called home to be with his mother Kizzie and father Eddie Chandler; his sisters Lazora Young 'Pee Wee'; Corajean Hastings and his brother John Henry Watson-Chandler. He is deeply loved, and will be missed greatly by the love of his life Denise Chandler, his wonderful son, Dartanyon Chandler...

Oct 11, 2021

Matilda M. "Tillie" Eschman, age 91 of Massillon, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021. She was born May 21, 1930, in Dover, daughter of the late Andrew and Matilda (Wiegand) Arko. Tillie owned and operated Sew and Show Viking Shop. She enjoyed sewing, machine knitting, and gardening. She was a member of St. Mary's Rosary Altar Society and Massillon...

Oct 8, 2021

Leroy H Latham, age 94 of Massillon Ohio, passed away Friday October 8, 2021. After serving in the armed forces, he retired from the city of Massillon, where he was a supervisor in the waste water treatment department.

Following his retirement from the city, he acted as maintenance supervisor for the Mayflower Shopping Center and...

Oct 7, 2021

Ronald Lazar, age 74, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 7, 2021 on his 49th Wedding Anniversary, comforted by his loving wife and children. He was born March 20, 1947 in Punxsutawney, PA, the son of the late Irene (Sitosky) and John Lazar.

Ronald retired from NSS after many years of business education and service.

He...

Oct 7, 2021

Dorothy A. Cox, age 92 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021. She was born April 2, 1929, in Massillon the daughter of the late Francis Kohlmeier and Miriam (Rohr) Schafer. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where she volunteered at St. Joe's Soup Kitchen.  She enjoyed being active, reading and baking for...