obituaries

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...

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 ....