obituaries

Mar 26, 2020

Terri L. Conrad, 56 of Massillon passed away on March 26, 2020 at her home. She was born December 28, 1963 in Canton the daughter of the late Charles and Judith Caley. Terri retired from Canton City Hall. She enjoyed music, family, and animals. Terri is survived by her sons, Josh Conrad, Justin (Tasha) Conrad; fiancé, Scott...

Mar 24, 2020

Donald R. Harwig, age 82 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 following a long period of declining health. He was born May 8, 1937, in Akron, Iowa, son of the late Bernard and Aleen (Cummins) Harwig. Don proudly served in the Navy for four years during the Korean Conflict.  He was a member of V.F.W. Post #3124....

Mar 19, 2020

Grace Elizabeth Schwarzwaelder, age 18 of Jackson Township passed away on March 19, 2020.

She was born April 14, 2001 in Pittsburgh the daughter of David and Wanda (Timothée) Schwarzwaelder.

Grace was a 2019 graduate of Jackson High School, where she was inducted into the National Honor Society and the Spanish Honor Society. Currently she...

Mar 19, 2020

Robert E. Hassman, age 80 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born August 7, 1939, in Massillon the son of the late Joseph and Hilda (Schalmo) Hassman. Robert  owned and operated Haussie's Market,  after a long career with Buckeye Biscuit. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, V.F.W., and...

Mar 19, 2020

James "Jim" W. Gall, age 98 of Canton, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020. He was born October 14, 1921, in Huron, Ohio, the son of the late Elmer F. and Alma (Morse) Gall. Jim was a WWII  B-17 Bomber Pilot serving in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of Free Mason-Sylvania-Pyramid. #0287 Ohio. Jim...

Mar 15, 2020

Pearl Irene (Linderman) Cline, age 89 of Canton, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 at St. Joseph Care Center. She was born May 31, 1930, in Charleroi, PA, the daughter of  the late James and Elizabeth (Burnsworth) Linderman. Pearl retired from A I Store It All. Pearl is survived by sons, Alan B. (Carol) Cline, Danny E....

Mar 15, 2020

Robert Allan Carpenter, at 58 of Massillon passed away March 15, 2020 at Compassionate Care Center. He was born November 28, 1961 in Charleston, WV the son of Robert and F. Kay Carpenter. Allan loved fishing and boating; his 61 Impala and the rest of his cars. He enjoyed spending time with his dogs, Chicgo, Molly, and...

Mar 14, 2020

Floyd Thomas Rohrer, age 88, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday March 14, 2020. He was born October 19, 1931, in Canton, Ohio to the late August and Geneva Rohrer. He was a veteran of the U.S. Military and served in the Korean War.  Floyd retired from Akromold Inc., in Cuyahoga Falls, in 1996...

Mar 14, 2020

Brenda R. Heitger, age 48, of Beach City, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 14, 2020. She was born December 6, 1971, in Massillon and is the daughter of Raymond and LaVonne (Davis) Heitger of Brewster.  In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sister, Lauri (Robert) Adkins;  maternal grandfather, Wallace Davis; her partner, Charles Merry...

Mar 10, 2020

Edward Fletcher, age 84 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Danbury Senior Living. He was born February 3, 1936, in Canal Fulton the son of  the late Willis and Alice (Gordon) Fletcher. Edward was an engineer and retired from Goodrich. He was a graduate of Massillon Washington High School  where he played football, attended Brown University...

Mar 9, 2020

Mildred Compan, age 85, of Massillon, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020 following a brief illness. She was born February 6, 1935, in  Lordstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ralph and Minnie (Nolan) Hanna. Mildred retired from Central States Can  in 1990.  She was a volunteer at the Massillon Library and at Affinity Hospital and The Attic and...

Mar 6, 2020

Louise Domingue, age 92 formerly of Alliance, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020 at Bethany Nursing Home.

She was born December 8, 1927, in Massillon the daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Reder) Erdely.

Louise was a retired Avon Consultant.

She was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic...

Mar 5, 2020

Donald J. Ketler, age 81, entered Heaven's Gate on Thursday, March 5, 2020 following an extended illness. He was born March 26, 1938, in Canal Fulton the son of the late Roger and Golda "Betty" (Prine) Ketler. Donald retired from Brewster Dairy and had also worked at Weatherseal and Canton Regency. He was a member of Massillon Baptist Temple...

Mar 2, 2020

Charles P. Wentz, age 71 of Jackson Twp., died Monday, March 2, 2020.

He was born March 30, 1948, in Baltimore, MD, son of the late Charles R. and Mary (Connolly) Wentz.  Charlie was honorably discharged from the Air Force at the rank of 1st Lt. in 1972.  He received his undergraduate degree in aerospace engineering and...

Feb 25, 2020

Burton L. Steere, age 85 of Massillon, Ohio, formerly of Cos Cob, CT, beloved husband of the late Sheila (Rosenthal) Steere, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020. He was born March 29, 1934, in Springfield, MA the son of the late Clifton and Borghild (Larsen) Steere. He will be greatly missed by his three children and their spouses, Cliff...

Feb 23, 2020

Cynthia L. Schandel, age  56 of Navarre, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 30, 1963 in Canton, daughter of Francis S. and JoAnn (Kohler) Reynolds. She was a member of Shepherd of the Valley Church Lutheran World Relief Quilters and Canton Quilters Guild. In addition to...

Feb 22, 2020

Jacqueline R. Frank, age 66, of Massillon died on February 22, 2020. "Jackie" worked as a purchasing agent for Babcock and Wilcox for over 35 years. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Jackie was a generous helping hand to her family and friends; always putting others before...

Feb 20, 2020

Sharon P. Hilton, age 77 of Jackson Twp., passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2020. She was born September 23, 1942, in Clearfield, Pa. the daughter of  the late Henry and Lily (Adams) Podmenik. Sharon graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1994 from Akron University.  She had worked in Public Relations at Akron University and was a member of...

Feb 17, 2020

Donald W. Lebo, age 91 of Jackson Twp., passed away at Rose Lane on Monday, February 17, 2020 following a period of declining health.  He was born "at home" in Canton on July 23, 1928, the son of the late Russell and Marion (Stoner) Lebo.  Don was a 1946 graduate of Timken High School and was a...

Feb 15, 2020

William "Bill" Glover, age 70 of Jackson Twp., passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020 at home following a battle with cancer. He was born February 5, 1950, in Buffalo, New York, the son of the late William and Anna Glover. Bill retired from Republic after 40 years of service. He was an avid fisherman, and he loved sharing that...