obituaries

Nov 20, 2021

Veronica M. Jones, age 78 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021 following a period of declining health. She was born January 23, 1943, in Cleveland the daughter of the late Ernest and Margaret (Ludu) Lazin. Veronica was an avid golfer and had worked in the pro shop at Tam O'Shanter for 19 years.  She was a great...

Nov 18, 2021

Charles L. "Chuck" Stewart, Jr., age 66 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021. He was born April 13, 1955, in Massillon, the son of the late Charles Sr. and Geraldine Stewart. Chuck was director of environmental service at Massillon Community Hospital, and was a finisher at Tower Industries.  He retired in 2017. He enjoyed motorcycles and classic...

Nov 18, 2021

Nicholas Christopher Wilkins, age 27 of Barberton, Ohio passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center.

He was born December 17, 1993, in Akron, Ohio.

Nicholas formerly worked at East Manufacturing.

Music was his passion. From marching band during high school, playing his guitar, and writing his own compositions, music...

Nov 18, 2021

Richard T. Russ, age 72 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021. He was born May 9, 1949, in Warren, Ohio, the son of the late Richard and Ann Russ. Richard retired from Union Drawn Steel after 30 years of service. He was a very hard worker, but always placed his family first.  In his free time he...

Nov 16, 2021

Julie Ann Keller, 50, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 after an extended illness. She was born November 30, 1970, in Akron, Ohio. She is survived by her parents, Alvern and Marsha Keller; sisters, Christine (Michael) Adolph and Laura (Kevin) Young; nieces and nephews, Andrew (Chandler), Nicholas, and Sophia Adolph and Sydney and Colin Young; aunts and uncles, Olga...

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...