obituaries

May 24, 2021

Mary Rose Tabellion, age 88 of Massillon, passed away May 24, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. She was born May 28, 1932, in Louisville the daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Lochner) Stober. Mary was a homemaker, or as she would say a domestic engineer. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Christian Mothers,...

May 24, 2021

Charles "Chuck" Quiner was born December 20, 1935 in Des Moines, Iowa.  He passed away on May 24, 2021 peacefully in his sleep.

He was a graduate of Iowa State University and a veteran of the U.S. Army.

In 1962 he moved to Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to take a job with Goodyear Tire...

May 23, 2021

Jack Meiser, age 83 of East Canton, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center.

He was born April 13, 1938, in Canton the son of the late Paul H. Meiser and Georgia C. (Young) Meiser.

Jack was a Navy Veteran.

He owned Canton Auto Spring.

He...

May 22, 2021

Diane M. (Kennedy) Krueger, age 58, went home peacefully in the arms of our Lord, on Saturday, May 22, 2021.

She was born October 29, 1962 in Massillon, daughter of Agnes (Maurer) Kennedy-DeVault of Massillon, and the late David Kennedy.

Diane was a graduate of Tuslaw High School where she was active in many plays,...

May 21, 2021

Elaine Doris Boak, 89 of Massillon passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 at her home.

She was born October 27, 1931 in McDonaldsville the daughter of the late Louis and Esther (Kiko) Heather.

She had worked at Brookfield Bakery and Yum Yum Tree where she was a baker and cake decorator.

Elaine...

May 19, 2021

Kristine Kay (Dale) Hoffman, 66, of Akron, passed away at Akron City Hospital on Wednesday, May 19 at 5:55pm, following irreversible complications from a stroke.

Kris was born on Christmas day, 1954, at Massillon City Hospital to John and Georgia Dale.

She was a graduate of Tuslaw High School and the University of Akron and...

May 17, 2021

In loving memory of Kevin Paul Bodi, age 50, passed away suddenly in the early morning hours on Monday, May 17, 2021.  He was born January 9, 1971 in Port Clinton, Ohio.  He was a long-term resident in Massillon at his Sherwood Home.

Kevin is survived in death by his three house mates, Tom, Murc,...

May 6, 2021

Alcides Ernesto Martínez Llaurador, age 43 of Yauco, Puerto Rico, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio.

He was born April 19, 1978, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, the son of Alcides Martinez and Ana Llaurador.

Alcides Ernesto passions were horses, cars (BMW), and four tracks.

May 6, 2021

Tabetha E. Barnhouse, age 48 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021 at her home. She was born September 14, 1972, in Massillon, the daughter of Harold Simon and the late Florence (Eckelberry) Simon. She was a life long member of Canal Fulton VFW Auxiliary.  Tabatha was very young and full of life; she loved spending...

May 1, 2021

David "John"  Harper, age 83, of Sugarcreek, formerly of Justice, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021. John was born February 13, 1938 in Sandlick, WV to the late Benjamin and Macie (Bailey) Harper.  He was the youngest of ten brothers and sisters. John served in the Vietnam War, attended United Church of Christ, loved country music, was an avid...

Apr 27, 2021

Joseph G, Bocinec, age 54 of Massillon, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at  his residence. He was born June 2, 1966, in Canton, son of Andrew A. Bocinec and Carol (Phillips) Hensley. Joseph was a long distance truck driver. Joseph is survived by his mother and step-father, Carol and Arnie Hensley; brothers, Frank (Lila)...

Apr 23, 2021

Carol Ann "Annie" Hawk passed away peacefully on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Altercare Country Lawn Nursing Home Navarre after a brief illness. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a graduate of Jackson High School. She had worked at Tyson Roller Bearing. She is survived by one sister, Violet Luke, Canton and nine nieces. She...

Apr 20, 2021

Jeffrey D. Drayer, age 58, of North Lawrence, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 20, 2021. He was born April 3, 1963, in Canton, son of the late Noel and Marjorie (Price) Drayer. Jeffrey worked for the Timken Steel Co. for 38 years as maintenance supervisor. He was a member of the Massillon Clinton Masonic Lodge, the Shriners and volunteered...

Apr 17, 2021

Rhea D. Aliers, age 81 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 25, 1939, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, the daughter of the late Thomas and Phyllis (Lance) Dixon. Rhea was a retired LPN. She is survived by sons, Rico (Shelly) Aliers, Robert Liston; daughters, Laurel (Leo)...

Apr 16, 2021

Terrance P. Brannan, age 63, of Massillon, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 26, 1958 in Massillon, son of the late Norris and Sheila (Slicker) Brannan.

Terry was a car enthusiast who enjoyed restoring classic cars and going to car shows. When he wasn't tinkering...

Apr 16, 2021

George "Lou" Kropff Jr., age 82 of Jackson Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 16, 2021. Lou was a chemical engineer and retired from Goodyear after 35 years. He was an Army Veteran.  He had been an active member of the Jackson Twp. Lions Club.  He enjoyed golf and Purdue University sports. He is survived by his wife...

Apr 15, 2021

Robert J. Warren, 74, of Uniontown, Ohio, passed away on April 14, 2021, in the company of family. He was born August 13, 1946, in Elkhart, Indiana, to the late Robert L. and Mary M. (Jones) Warren. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Pamela (Engelman), and four children, Robert J. Warren II (Kim) of Buffalo, New...

Apr 12, 2021

Kathleen K. Jessee, age 78 of Navarre, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at Aultman Hospital. She was born October 31, 1942, in Michigan. Kathy was a purchasing assistant and retired from Affinity Hospital. She was a member of Community of Christ Church where she served as an ordained Elder.  She enjoyed watching the Cleveland...

Apr 11, 2021

Shirley J. Lemon, age 81 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Legends Care Center. She was born November 28, 1939, in Pipestem, WV, the daughter of the late Frank and Opal (Martin) Houchins. Shirley retired from Tuslaw Local Schools in 1999 where she was a custodian for many years.  Previously she had worked at...

Apr 8, 2021

Robert M. Sampsel, age 64, of Massillon, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 6, 1956, in Massillon the son of  the late Arden and Shirley (Sliffe) Sampsel. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Airforce and had been a military policeman at Norad, Colorado Springs. Robert was a policeman for...