obituaries

Apr 8, 2021

John E. Plyter, age 77 of North Canton, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was born July 8, 1943, in Brockport, NY, son of the late Elwood and Reva (Contant) Plyter.

John was a proud veteran of the Navy and had served during the...

Apr 7, 2021

Jack L. Bellotte, age 82 of Navarre, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born February 26, 1939, in Atlanta, Georgia, son of the late Clyde and Coralee (Wheeler) Bellotte. Jack was a salesman and retired from Nickles Bakery  in 2001. He was a member of Holy Family Parish in Navarre, K of C...

Apr 4, 2021

Richard A. Beaudry, age 96, formerly of Massillon, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born May 2, 1924, in Marlborough, Massachusetts. He was a Radio Man in the Navy during WWII. Richard retired from B & W after 40 years of service. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church,...

Mar 27, 2021

Cynthia J. Wagner, age 74 of Navarre, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Aultman Hospital. She was born September 21, 1946, in Massillon the daughter of the late Horace and Mamie (Herring) Gillom. Cindy had worked many years at West Care Health Services as a social worker.  She then obtained her cosmetology license from  Gerber Cosmetology...

Mar 24, 2021

Beverly J. Murphy, age 83 of Jackson Township, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. She was born November 28, 1937, in Akron, the daughter of the late Thomas and Evelyn (Johnson) Binns. Beverly was a retired bus driver from Jackson Local Schools. She was a member of Queen of Heaven Catholic...

Mar 23, 2021

Gary Frascone, age 72, of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Akron General Medical Center. He was born June 17, 1948, in Canton the son of Edward and Hazel (Berry) Frascone. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the Vietnam Era. Gary retired from Redicon Corporation after 23  years of service. He was a...

Mar 22, 2021

John A. Tournoux, age 66 of Massillon, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021. He was born May 5, 1954, in Alliance the son of the late Richard and Betty (Birkheimer) Tournoux. John worked at Giant Eagle for many years, previously working at Wayne Dalton. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church where he was a...

Mar 19, 2021

Aaron D. Gelm, age 43 of Jackson Township, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021.  He was born on June 9, 1977, in Oscoda, Michigan, the son of the late Lawrence "Larry" Gelm, and the late Jayne (Evans) Johnson.  He was employed by TimkenSteel.

His favorite thing in the world was his family, whom he loved dearly.

Mar 14, 2021

James E. Brahm Sr., age 82 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born August 26, 1938, in Massillon the son of the late Clarence and Nellie (Welch) Brahm. He was an Army veteran. James retired from Ohio Drilling after 47 years of service. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic...

Mar 12, 2021

Cynthia Estella Friedman Byelene, born September 5, 1953 and is now with the Lord on March 12, 2021.

Cynthia is survived by her devoted husband,  Daniel Matthew Byelene and beloved daughter, Estelle Bonita "Boni" Byelene; sister, Pamela Vanessa (Greg) Robins and brothers, Jon Carl (Donna) Friedman and Edward Martin (Diane) Friedman and many nieces, nephews,...

Mar 11, 2021

Jeffrey A. Bennett, age 60 of Jackson Twp., passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021. He was born July 30, 1960, in Warren, Ohio the son of the late John C. and Mary A. (Apthorpe) Bennett. Jeffrey was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Jeffrey was a deputy sheriff with the Summit County Sheriff Department for 27 years....

Mar 5, 2021

Clifford I. Miller Jr. passed away on March 5, 2021 after an 8 month battle with mesothelioma.  Cliff is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jeannine (Swart) Miller, his daughters Jennifer (Barry) Hartz and Laura (Michael) Frase, and his grand daughters Zoe Hartz and Leah Frase.  He is also survived by his sisters, Betty Jo (Jerry) Diana, and...

Feb 22, 2021

Edward L. Evans, age 92 of Massillon, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at Altercare of Nobles Pond. He was born June 12, 1928, in Massillon the son of  the late James and Bertha (Ward) Evans. Edward retired from Electricians Local IBEW #540. He was a member Faith Fellowship Church, American Legion Post #221, and CLinton Lodge Scottish Rite....

Feb 22, 2021

Elizabeth S. Bealer, age 74 of Jackson Twp., passed away Monday, February 22, 2021. She was born January 19, 1947, in North Lawrence, the daughter of the late Frederick and Sophia Schotsch. Elizabeth retired from Rose Lane Health Care Center where she was an LPN after 38 years of service. Elizabeth is survived by her husband of...

Feb 18, 2021

James "Jim" Rice, age 66 of Minerva, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born November 19, 1954, in Canton the son of the late Theodore E. and Juanita (Sparks) Rice. Jim retired from Area Wide Protection where he was a traffic director, and was an ex-police chief of Baltic, Ohio ....

Feb 14, 2021

John W. Sonnhalter, age 78 of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at his residence. He was born August 21, 1942, in Massillon the son of the late John and Amelia (Youngman) Sonnhalter. John retired in 2008 from Phillips Metals after 30 years of service. He was a member of Sixteen St....

Feb 10, 2021

Joseph G. Schiller, age 86 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Amherst Meadows. He was born December 5, 1934, in Chicago, IL, son of the late Edward and Laura (Breehl) Schiller. Joseph was a proud member of plumbers and pipe fitters Canton Local Union #94 and retired in1997 after 25 years.  Following retirement, they enjoyed many...

Feb 7, 2021

Betty A. Hall - Johnson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, H. Edward Hall, son-in-law, Gary McFee, and seven brothers and sisters. Betty was loved and admired by all who knew her. She is survived by daughters, Shara Berentz, Donna McFee and Michelle...

Feb 7, 2021

Mary A. Gallagher, age 54 of Canton, formerly of Uhrichville, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021. She was born June 13, 1966, in Toledo, Ohio. Mary had worked at Lauren Manufacturing for 20 years and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.  She was a loving mother, step-mother, grandmother, wife, sister, and aunt.  She was a mother to...

Jan 31, 2021

Dr. Robert Lee Bernstein DDS passed away peacefully on January 31, 2021 at the age of 87. He is the son of the late Theodore (Ted) and Dorothy Bernstein.  Survived by his wife, Ruth Anne Bernstein of 63 years, married December 19, 1957; his son Jeffrey K. Bernstein (Kathy Bernstein), son Bradley J. Bernstein (Todd Shipman), three grandchildren and...