obituaries

Jan 2, 2019

Richard A. "Frosty" Frost, 74 of Massillon passed away at his residence on January 2, 2019. He was born January 26, 1944 in Massillon the son of the late Alan and Elsie (Spiecher) Frost. He was a proud Army veteran. After 40 years, Frosty retired from Aqua Ohio where he was an installer. He was...

Dec 30, 2018

Harold Crottinger, age 93, a lifelong resident of Massillon, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Autumnwood Nursing Home. Harold was a truck driver and retired from  Campbell Oil after 40 years of service. He served in the Army during WWII and was a member of Amvets #6, Eagles #190 and an active member of United Church of God. ...

Dec 28, 2018

Theodore A. Evans, age 78 of Canton, passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at Canton Regency following a period of declining health. He was born September 26, 1940, in Steubenville, Ohio, the son of the late John and Anna (Smarzik) Evans. Ted attended Ohio State University and graduated from Kent State University with honors in...

Dec 20, 2018

Joe Dawson VanNostran, age 73, of Jackson Twp. passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2018 at his residence. He was born July 27, 1945 in Canton, the son of the late Jon and Dorothy (Pettit) VanNostran. Joe worked at St. Luke Lutheran Community Portage Lakes where he was an administrator. He was a 46 year member of Bethel Temple...

Dec 13, 2018

John F. Sibila, age 103 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018. He was born July 1, 1915, in Massillon the son of  Arthur and Alma (Reichel) Sibila. John owned and operated Ventura Shoe Repair for 32 years. He was a Army veteran serving in the Asiatic Pacific Theater during WWII. He was a member of...

Dec 3, 2018

Lynn R. Patterson Sr., 71 of Canton passed away on December 3, 2018 at his residence. He was born January 23, 1947 in Akron the son of the late James and Geraldine (Bowser) Patterson. Lynn was a decorated veteran serving in the Army as 101st Airborne Ranger Screaming Eagle Division. He was a member of the VFW,...

Nov 30, 2018

Mary Jo Thomas, age 86 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at Country Lawn Nursing Home. She was born April 15, 1933, in Massillon the daughter of the late Frank and Josephine (Schuhriemen) McGuire. Mary Jo was a homemaker and had also worked as a secretary at the YMCA. She was a 1951 graduate of WHS; was...

Nov 29, 2018

Carl D. Pennington, age 88 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018 at the Danbury in Massillon. He was born January 15, 1930, in New Philadelphia the son of the late Ola and Dorothy Pennington. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the Navy. Carl retired from Timken Company. He was a member...

Nov 28, 2018

Shirley M. DeWalt, age 86 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018 following a long battle with cancer. She was born November 3, 1932, in Massillon the daughter of  the late Harry and Ruth (Buhecker) Roby. Shirley is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Harry and Jenny Porter; son, William DeWalt; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ann and...

Nov 27, 2018

Mavis C. Moll, age 83 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018. Mavis retired from  Jackson Township Highway Department. Mavis is survived by sons Scott and David Moll, daughters and sons-in-law Tami and Don Hendrix, Tina and Joe Stonebrook and daughter Traci Moll, brother Donald Leas Jr, sister Patricia (Jim) Wills, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Memorial service...

Nov 27, 2018

Rose E. Krantz, age 74 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 . She was born August 12, 1944 daughter of the late Carl and Mildred (Sumser) Krantz Sr. Rose retired from St. Mary's Catholic Church where she taught grades 1 and 3 and advanced math and science for 47 years.   She also served as St. Mary's bookkeeper....

Nov 25, 2018

Marcelino "Cy" Sirgo, age 92 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born May 14, 1926, in Clarksburg, WV, and was raised in Canton.  He was the son of Marcelino and Basilisa (Sousa) Sirgo. Cy retired after 46 years of service from Mercy Medical Center.  He also worked at Tiger...

Nov 21, 2018

Helen R. Eschman, age 95 of Dalton, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018.  She was born November 29, 1922, in Massillon the daughter of the late William and Irene (Borell) Ridley.

She was a member of Newcomer's Chapel. Helen is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Edward L. and Peggy Eschman; daughter, Shirley Sumner; grandchildren, Edward (Sarah) Eschman,...

Nov 18, 2018

Betty J. Latham, age 86 of Massillon, by the mercy of God, her suffering has ended and went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 18, 2018. She was born July 10, 1932, in Deleware County the daughter of the late Albert and Vada Crottinger. Betty retired from Massillon State Hospital after 22 years of service.   She loved...

Nov 12, 2018

Erma L. Martin, age 92 formerly of Massillon, passed away Monday, November 12, 2018 at Brewster Park Nursing Home. Erma was a member of Massillon Baptist Temple and enjoyed bowling. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Payton;  sons Carl France and Gerald France, sister Inez Fletcher and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held...

Nov 10, 2018

Jennie T. (Kolek) Frank, age 97 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018 at her residence. She was born April 25, 1921, in Coupon, PA the daughter of the late Joseph and Katherine (Pierzchata) Kolek.  She loved living in Massillon and couldn't imagine living anywhere else. Jennie retired from Central States Can after 23 years of...

Nov 8, 2018

Herbert E. Snyder, age 90 of Jackson Twp., passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born November 6, 1928, in Jackson Twp., the son of the late R. Leo and Dorothy (Hossler) Snyder. Herbert was a retired farmer but also had worked for  37 years at Jackson Local Schools as a bus...

Nov 7, 2018

Jack L. Marnin, age 81 of Jackson Twp. passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018. He was born September 17, 1937 in East Greenville, son of the late Carl L. and Viola (Swisher) Marnin. Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served as a paramedic on the Jackson Twp. Fire Department.  He enjoyed model planes, war...

Nov 1, 2018

Judith A. Jones, age 79 of Massillon, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, November 1, 2018 surrounded by her family.

She was born in Massillon on June 10, 1939 daughter of the late Alvin and Helen (Davis) Houck.

Judy was a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church and Sons and Daughters of Herman....

Oct 30, 2018

George A. Rohr, age 92 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Amherst Meadows. He was born August 25, 1926 in Jackson Twp.,  the son of the late Augustine and Irene (Sibila) Rohr, the seventh of ten children. George retired from Halter Feed and Grain, formerly Ceres Supply Company, after 45 years of service where...