obituaries

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...

Oct 5, 2021

Joseph  E. Pape, age 84 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021. He was born November 26, 1936, in Massillon the son of  the late Joseph E. and Stella (Koehn) Pape. Joseph  retired from Ekco Housewares. He was a member Massillon Moose #481, St. Barbara Catholic Church and was active in St. Barbara Social Club, Men's Club and...

Oct 1, 2021

Kevin R. Becker, age 66 of Massillon, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021 at Aultman Hospital. He was born February 11, 1955, in Orrville, the son of the late Kenneth and Margaret (Patterson) Becker. Kevin was a Tuslaw High School graduate and he retired from GBS. He was a dedicated member of Cornerstone Community Church in Dalton. Kevin is...

Sep 24, 2021

June B. Kanney, age 95 of Massillon, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021. She was born December 28, 1925, in Massillon the daughter of the late Herbert and Hannah (Weaver) Rearick. June was a secretary and bookkeeper retired from Sherwood Coats. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Massillon Woman's Club, Massillon Heritage Foundation, Spring...

Sep 24, 2021

Karen A. Kanney, age 68 of Massillon, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021. She was born November 8, 1952, in Massillon daughter of the late Daniel and June (Rearick) Kanney. She loved spending time with family, especially having the opportunity to be a Nena to her grandchildren.  Karen spent the days helping her mother and evenings talking...

Sep 21, 2021

Irene E. Memmer, age 90, of Akron, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at The Gables of Green. Irene retired from  Medical Billing in Barberton, after 20 years of service. She was a member of St. Francis De Sales Parish and was a volunteer for Hospice Care Center in Copley.  Irene was a wonderful baker, volunteered for...

Sep 21, 2021

Felix P. Jessee, Jr., age 75, of Navarre, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 15, 1945, in Castlewood, VA, the son of Felix and Carrie (Hale) Jessee. Felix was a retired builder, contractor, and owner of Jessee's Remodeling. Felix is survived by...

Sep 19, 2021

Lauren R. Rohr, age eighty-three, of Canal Fulton, passed from this life on Sunday, September 19, 2021. Born on December 20, 1937, to Walter and Loretta (Schalmo) Rohr, Lauren was a man with a deep connection to the land, initially as a dairy farmer and as a successful grain farmer for many years. Lauren will be greatly...

Sep 13, 2021

David G. Derr, age 91 of Massillon, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at Danbury Senior Living. He was born March 11, 1930, in Canton the son of the late Raymond and Grace (Schmidt) Derr. He was a veteran serving in the Marines. David was a retired from Central Trust where he was a bank manager. He was a...

Sep 12, 2021

Julia Knetzer, age 29 of Pompano Beach, Florida passed away at home on September 12, 2021.

She was born August 15, 1992 in Massillon, the daughter of Joseph B. and Kristine (Urwin) Knetzer.

Julia beloved daughter and sister is survived by her parents, siblings, Jordan (Karissa) Knetzer, Rachel (Brock) Macaulay, Demarcus, Adam, Amelia,...

Sep 11, 2021

6/28/1935-9/11/2021 Pauline "Dolly" A. Anticole, 86, died on September 11, 2021, in her Canal Fulton home surrounded by her family. The focus of her life was loving her children, grandchildren, and great grandchild. Nothing brought her greater joy than cooking and baking for those she loved. She was selfless, kind, sassy, and courageous. She worked for Sterling Jewelers for...

Sep 8, 2021

Jerry M. Sherritt, age 84, of Canton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Cincinnati on December 28, 1936, son of the late Lloyd P. and Elnora R. (Greely) Sherritt. Jerry served four years active duty in the U.S. Navy. He retired from the rubber products industry...

Sep 3, 2021

Kenneth C. Yost, age 83 of Jackson Township, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021 at Aultman Hospital.

He was born June 16, 1938, in Canton, the son of the late Frank and Eleanore (Frutschy) Yost.

He was a graduate of Timken High School and attended Kent State University.

Kenneth was a...

Aug 31, 2021

Nancy Sue Peebles, age 82 of Canton, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021. She enjoyed being outdoors and nature, crafts, coloring, crocheting and spending time with her family and friends. Nancy is survived by daughter Linda Lucille Medley, son David (Vicki) Peebles, grandchildren, Aaron Peebles, Logan Peebles, Rilee Peebles, Christina (David) Claar, Jessica (Jalen) Duffie, Seth Peebles,...

Aug 28, 2021

Charles J. Tabellion (84) went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 28th after a long, happy life. Born on February 19, 1937, Chuck was a lifelong resident of Massillon, Ohio and an active parishioner of St. Mary Parish. He was a graduate of St. Mary School and Washington High School (1957). Chuck was a...

Aug 25, 2021

Patricia Louise Drury Buck, age 79 of North Canton, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 surrounded by her family in her home. Patty developed Alzheimer's Disease in her early 70's. She was cared for by her husband, family and Compassionate Care of Akron in her home. Patty was born in Canton on February 15th, 1942. She is preceded in...