obituaries

Aug 15, 2020

Jay P. Spencer, age 79 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center. Jay and his family lived in Vero Beach, FL for many years. They moved back to Ohio in 2016 to be with family.

He was a member of Waco Epworth Methodist Church. Jay loved being outside doing yard...

Aug 12, 2020

Reinna Elaine (Holmes) Cole of Massillon, Ohio  passed peacefully in her home on August 12, 2020 at the age of 88.

She was born in Denver, CO, to the late Harold "Buck" Holmes and Reinna "Peg" (Foster) Holmes.

Reinna graduated from Washington High School in 1950.  She was a majorette and a life...

Aug 9, 2020

Willard "Tom"  Wilhelm, age 70 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 following a brief illness, at Aultman Compassionate Care Center surrounded by his family. He was born July 21, 1950, in Massillon, the son of  the late Willard and Beatrice (Deem) Wilhelm. Tom retired from Ecodyne where he was a supervisor for 48 years. Tom...

Aug 8, 2020

Edward J. Rohr, age 60 of North Lawrence, Ohio, died on August 8, 2020, doing what he loved, riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. He was preceded in death by his parents Elmer J. and Janice Rohr. He is survived by his brother, Eric Rohr of North Canton, longtime girlfriend, Connie Barnes of Wooster, uncles, aunts, cousins and close family friends....

Aug 8, 2020

Edna "Tyke"  Smith, age 81, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020. Born in October, she was the daughter of  the late Edward and Marie Metz of North Canton.  She was a Jackson High School graduate.  After high school, Tyke married Jim in 1957 and cherished their marriage for over 63 years. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic...

Aug 7, 2020

Evelyn M. Collings, age 95, of Massillon, passed away peacefully at Rose Lane Nursing Home on Friday, August 7, 2020.  She was born January 1, 1925, daughter of the late Jessie and Marie (Botkins) McMannis.  Evelyn retired from Washington High School and The Massillon Club.  She was a homemaker who enjoyed traveling, cooking for her family, and flower gardening. ...

Jul 31, 2020

Bessie V. Oliver, age 85 of Massillon, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 surrounded by family. She was born July 3, 1935, in Wheat Wetzel the daughter of Frank and Jessie (Cross) Yoho. Bessie was a homemaker. She was a member of Living Church of God. Bessie is survived by granddaughters and their husbands, Ginger and Robert...

Jul 28, 2020

Edward L. Radel, Jr., age 76 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center surrounded by family. He was a native of Massillon and was born April 5, 1944, the son of the late Edward and Velma Lorene (Weiford) Radel. He played football for the Massillon Tigers and was a 1962 graduate of Washington High...

Jul 21, 2020

Archie William Ladd, age 35 of Massillon, passed away on July 21, 2020.

He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Wandadeen  Ladd, daughter Zoe,  parents Ronald Ladd and Patricia Speas, brother Ronald J. Ladd,  sister Rebecca (Laroy) Yoder, nieces, nephews and extended family.

Family and friends may gather on Monday, July...

Jul 17, 2020

Laverne W. Henry, age 83 of Massillon, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born August 2, 1936, in Massillon the son of the late Howard and Ethel (Hambach) Henry. Laverne was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served on the USS Bennington. He retired from Timken Company . He...

Jul 13, 2020

Julianna Peters, age 61 of Navarre, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020. Julianna retired from Fisher Foods. She was a member of St. Clements Catholic Church. Julianna is survived by brother, Michael (Cathy) Peters; sister, Barbie (Joe) Green, and three nieces, Lindsay (Gary) Miesmer, Laura (Tony) Fraelich, and Mercedes Green; nephew Joey Green; great nephews and nieces, Anthony and...

Jul 8, 2020

Roxanne (Arnold) Kost enter her heavenly home with Jesus on July 8, 2020.

She was born in Dover, Ohio to the late Ruth and Harold Arnold on August 28, 1953.

She graduated from Dover High School in 1971.  She graduated from Malone college in 1975 with her bachelors degree and Marygrove University in 1990 with...

Jul 8, 2020

James D. Lehman, age 91 formerly of Jackson Twp., passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at GreenView Senior Assisted Living. He was born November 24, 1928, in Akron the son of the late Frank and Mary (McGee) Lehman. Jim graduated from Canal Fulton High School Class of 1947, where he lettered in football and basketball. Jim was...

Jul 7, 2020

Daniel E. Brannan, age 59, of Canton died on July 7, 2020. He was born on October 29, 1960 in Massillon, son of the late Norris and Sheila (Slicker) Brannan. He graduated from Washington High School in 1979.  Daniel worked at Rohr's Union 76 in Massillon and at Cleaner Hanger. He enjoyed fishing and gardening and loved...

Jul 1, 2020

Robert L. Schaub, age 77 of Jackson Twp., passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Robert was co-owner of W.W. Schaub Electric Company and electrician with IBEW Local #540. He was a lifetime member of Sportsman Shooting Center and Tiger Gun Club.  He was a member of HOG - Stark County, and  North Canton Eagles # 2223.  He...

Jun 27, 2020

Duane R. Marnin, age 76 of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020. He was born April 24, 1944 in Massillon, son of the late Carl L. and Viola (Swisher) Marnin. He retired from the Hoover Company after 35 years of service.  He enjoyed golfing, fishing, camping, and bird watching. He is survived by his wife...

Jun 23, 2020

Thomas Oberlin, age 72 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Thomas retired from R.W. Screw. Thomas is survived by his wife of 48 years, Connie; son, Todd (Mel) Oberlin; and grandson Jordan; sister, Nancy Lewis, and brother Glenn (Roberta) Oberlin. There will be no services and cremation has taken place. The family would like to...

Jun 21, 2020

KENNETH R. LYONS Age 89, passed away on Sunday morning June 21, 2020.  He was born in St. Clairsville, OH on August 12, 1930 to the late Albert and Hazel Lyons.  He is survived by his loving wife, Ludy, who he was married to for 67 years.  He was a McKinley High School graduate where he excelled...

Jun 20, 2020

Gordon "Gordy" W. Clark, age 89 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. He was born January 27, 1931, in Canton the son of the late William and Pauline (Presgraves) Clark. Gordy was a Korean veteran serving in the Marines. Gordy retired from Midwest Industries after 20 years of service as a machine...

Jun 17, 2020

Raymond Robert Fisher, age 72 of Jackson Twp., son of Edna (Pratt) Fisher and Quentin Fisher Sr. passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at his residence. He was born September 19, 1947. In addition to his parents, he had lost his brother, Quentin Fisher Jr. and his foster mother, Mary Wendorf. He is survived by his husband...