obituaries

Apr 6, 2020

Susanna Kanney, 73 of Massillon passed away on April 6, 2020 at the Aultman Compassionate Care Center. She was born May 3, 1946 in Canton the daughter of the late Wayne and Mabel Douglass. Susanna retired from Perry Local Schools. She was a member of Grace United Church of Christ, where she enjoyed singing in the choir...

Apr 4, 2020

Meghan Marie Turner, age 30 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020 following a tragic accident. She was born in Canton on October 10, 1989 and is the daughter of Mark and Sherry (Suter) Turner. Meghan graduated from Kent State with a degree in art education.  She was a nanny for many different families and loved...

Apr 4, 2020

Jeffrey A. Schoenfeld, 66 of Massillon passed away on April 4, 2020 at Aultman Hospital. He was born August 1, 1953 in Massillon the son of the late Robert Schoenfeld and Margaret E. (Hodge) Ferguson. Jeff had worked for 20 years for the City of Massillon in the sanitation department. Jeff is survived by his wife, Kari...

Apr 2, 2020

Norman L. Oliver, age 82 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020 at . He was born April 4, 1937, in Endicott, WV the son of the late Earnest and Grace (Utt) Oliver. Norman retired from Norfolk and Western Railroad where he was a foreman. He was a member of Living Church of God. He enjoyed...

Mar 31, 2020

Melissa A. Moore, age 46 of Canton, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Melissa worked at True Value Hardware. Melissa is survived by her daughter Chelsea Haswell; parents Michael Moore and Gloria Bowman and Betty and Sam Wright; brothers Michael (Kristy) Moore Jr. and Jeffrey Moore; granddaughter Hayden Haswell, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services...

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...