obituaries

Feb 15, 2020

Joann P. Young, age 85 formerly of Alliance, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Amherst Meadows in Massillon. She was born May 29, 1934, in Youngstown the daughter of  Clarence and Ann (McGlade) Van Natta. Joann was a retired pharmacy technician for 33 years working in the Alliance area at Turner Drugstore, People's Drugstore, and Rite Aid. She...

Feb 14, 2020

Harry Arnold Medley, age 73 of Canton, fell asleep in death Friday, February 14, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center surrounded by loving family.  Harry sustained critical injuries while helping someone who was in a car accident on February 7th. He was born January 18, 1947, in Canton the son of the late Harry and Beulah (Boswell) Medley....

Feb 9, 2020

Jesse C. Arnold, age 82 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020. He was born June 24, 1937, in Roanoke, VA, raised by Frances and Woodrow Smith. Jesse retired from Norfolk Southern as a claim agent. Jesse is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Sue (Kanney) Arnold; children, Scott Arnold, Jeff (Amy) Arnold; grandchildren,...

Feb 5, 2020

John W. Jones, age 85 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Danbury Senior Living. He was born October 11, 1934, in Zanesville the son of the late Earl and Elizabeth (Curtis) Jones. John retired from the Massillon Evening Independent after 20 years of service. He was a member of the Sons and Daughters of...

Feb 4, 2020

Judith A. Riggle age 76 of Jackson Twp., passed away on February 4, 2020.

She was born August 2, 1943 in Ravenna, Ohio and was a 1961 graduate of Lincoln High School.

She retired from Lesh Casner and Miller where she was an escrow officer.

Judy enjoyed traveling, casinos, birds, and word search...

Jan 30, 2020

Raymond C. Sterner, age 76, passed away January 30, 2020. Preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Edith Sterner. He is survived by his wife Diane (Kapper), brother Richard (Jayne), Aunt Helen Tietz. Nephews Todd, Scott, and Dan. Nieces Shelly and Laura. Dear friends, Bernie and Karen Gmerek. Visitation Wednesday February 5th from 10-11 AM at Heitger Jackson...

Jan 30, 2020

Antoinette M. Unklesbay, age 85 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Altercare of Navarre.  She was born January 10, 1935, in Massillon the daughter of the late Anthony and Josephine (George) Guiffre.  Antoinette was a retired hairdresser and also had worked at Big D Grocery Store.  She was a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church, Emerson...

Jan 29, 2020

James R. Pisaneschi, age 79 formerly of Byrnedale, PA, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 1, 1940, in  Elk County, PA, son of the late Joseph and Irene (Brown) Pisaneschi. He relocated to Massillon, Ohio in 2006 to be close to his family and grandchildren. James was self employed at...

Jan 26, 2020

John F. Wright, age 60, of Jackson Twp., passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 surrounded by his family. The son of the late John and Madelyn (Detts) Wright, John was born March 5, 1959 in Akron and raised in Cuyahoga Falls. John retired as a salesman from La-Z-Boy in 2014. He was a member of Church of the Lakes...

Jan 24, 2020

Anita L. Brodzenski, age 80 formerly of Minerva, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at Amherst Meadows. She was born August 4, 1939, in Canton the daughter of the late Harry and Louise Angel. She was a member of Berean Bible Church in Louisville. Anita is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Debi and Barry Wolfe; sons and daughters-in-laws, Tom...

Jan 23, 2020

Cindy L. Downing, age 51, passed away on January 23, 2020 surrounded by her family and friends.

She was born June 14, 1968 in Barberton. Cindy grew up in Doylestown and had lived in Jackson Twp. For the past 15 years with her husband Walter and daughter Lauren Downing.

She was a member of Real...

Jan 17, 2020

Jacky K. Jones, age 50 of Massillon, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 at Aultman Massillon. She was born February 2, 1969, in Massillon the daughter of Jack Stewart and Janet Jones. Jacky retired EB Wireworks. She loved spending time with her family, grandchildren, and her dogs. Jacky is survived by children, Brent Jones,  Kaitlyn Lichtenberger, Ben...

Jan 12, 2020

Rose M. Hayden, age 86 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020. She was born February 8, 1933, the daughter of the late Anthony and Josephine (DeGeorge) Guiffre. Rose worked at Massillon City Schools in the cafeteria for over 30 years retiring from Gorrell School. She was a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church and was...

Jan 10, 2020

Patricia E. Rohrer, age 98  of Massillon, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born March 31, 1921, in Beaver Falls, PA,  the daughter of the late Thomas and Dorothy (Struble) Hanley. She was a member of Columbian Ladies and enjoyed her dogs, watching birds and gardening, but most of all she enjoyed spending...

Jan 10, 2020

Tina L. Icenhower age 55 of Massillon went home with the Lord on Friday, January 10, 2020. She was born September 14, 1964 in Orrville the daughter of the late Robert and Catherine "Tootie" Icenhower. Tina was a caring loving person, mother, grandmother, and friend. She is survived by her children, Vanessa and Michael Icenhower; granddaughters, Keila...

Jan 3, 2020

Gerald "Jake" Armstrong, age 55 of Massillon, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 at Aultman Hospital. He was born April 2, 1964, in Warren, the son of the late Bernie and Marianna Armstrong. Jake retired from A.R.E. Mount Eaton Division in 2007. He loved to play his guitar and ride his motorcycle. In addition to his parents he was...

Dec 29, 2019

Lon J. Coverdale, age 86 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at his daughter's home surrounded by his family. He was born December 31, 1932, in Butler County, PA,   the son of  the late Leonard J. and Mable (Claypool) Coverdale. He attended Washington High School and graduated from Petrolia High School in Pennsylvania in 1950....

Dec 28, 2019

Jean M. Flickinger, age 90 of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 28, 2019. She was born March 27, 1929, in Columbus the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Schmitz) Polivka. Jean was a graduate of Wooster High School and The Ohio State University. She was a member of St. Barbara...

Dec 25, 2019

Sharleen E. Bertram Spuhler Sharleen Spuhler passed away peacefully at Aultman Compassionate Care Center on December 25, 2019, after an extended illness. Sharleen was born in Canton, Ohio on  December 8, 1963, to Patricia R. Pucci Phillips and Guy R. Bertram.  She is preceded in death by daughter and son-in-law Emily E. Spuhler Merda and Scott Merda, step-father Michael...

Dec 22, 2019

Slave Malinajdovski, age 77 of Canton, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born July 21, 1942, in Strbovo Prespa, Macedonia. Slave was a retired business owner of a successful, family operated woodworking company. He was a member of St. Nikola Macedonian Orthodox Church. He is survived by Ivanka Malinajdovska, Wife; Petre...