obituaries

Aug 23, 2018

Edward P. McHugh III, age 73 of Massillon, died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at his residence. He was born December 14, 1944, in Cleveland the son of the late Edward and Anselma Sonnhalter McHugh. Edward retired from the U.S. government after 30 years of service. He was a member of St. Mary...

Aug 15, 2018

Beatrice Schroeder, age 79 of Jackson Twp, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born February 19, 1939, in Hayesville, N.C., the daughter of the late Verlin and Jesse G. (Ledford) Burch. She was a former member of  Bethel Temple and attended St. Mary's Catholic Church....

Aug 13, 2018

Thomas M. Costello, age 81 of North Canton, OH, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 13, 2018 at Aultman Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born March 14, 1936, in Pittsburgh PA, the son of the late Thomas and Catherine Costello. Tom graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 1965 with a B.S. degree in Metallurgical...

Aug 12, 2018

Robert Maxwell Neff Sr., 85, of Massillon, Ohio passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018 following an extended illness. A God loving down home country boy with family first values; always eager to share his love for family, music and humor. Never at a loss for sharing his entertaining stories and jokes. Born on November 15, 1932 in...

Aug 10, 2018

Margaret J. Markham (Quattrocchi), 89, passed away on August 10, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be held 6 to 8 P.M. on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Heitger Funeral Home - Jackson Chapel, 5850 Wales Ave. N.W., Massillon, Ohio  44646. Your are invited to www. heitger.com to view Margaret's tribute wall and offer condolences...

Aug 10, 2018

Austin David Kauth of Massillon Ohio died on Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, as a result of a motorcycle accident, at the age of 22. He graduated from Jackson High School where he was a member of the Purple Army drum line. He was a 4th year University of Cincinnati Civil Engineering student. Austin lived life fully. He...

Aug 9, 2018

Marlene C. Ellis, age 79 of Navarre, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Danbury Senior Living. She was born September 15, 1938, in Massillon the daughter of the late Sylvester and Helen (O'Donnel) Laughlin. Marlene retired from Massillon City Hospital where she was a technician in the ER and Surgery Departments.  Previously she had worked at...

Aug 5, 2018

Sylvia "Sibby" Henderson DeVecka passed over into God's heavenly home on August 5, 2018. Sylvia is survived by beloved daughter, Linda (Gordon) Hinsch of Woodville, Ohio; brothers, Earl and Carl Henderson of Massillon and Navarre. Also she leaves her special friends and her great Pals, Duke and Cocoa her Shih Tzu's. She is preceded in death by...

Aug 1, 2018

Maxine Furney, age 94, formerly of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018. She was born July 22, 1924, in Cambridge the daughter of  the late Russell and Gladys (Brown) Tyson. Maxine  retired from Bordner's IGA at Amherst where she was store manager. She is survived by daughter & son-in-law, Cheryl and Gerald Bruni; Daughter, Sandra Kay...

Jul 25, 2018

Mary Maxine "Micky" Fontenot-Hukill, 82 of Ville Platte, LA, born July 4, 1936 went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by the father of her children, Charles William "Sonny" Hukill, brothers, Jay, Roland and Perry Fontenot, and great-granddaughter Jordyn Lee Hukill. Micky is survived...

Jul 25, 2018

Garnett Mull, age 83 of Canton, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Canton Regency. He was born June 21, 1935, in Hayesville, N.C., the son of the late Everett and Mae (Mosteller) Mull. Garnett retired from  Timken Company. He was a member of Canton Baptist Temple, Canton Moose #233, Lake Cable Sportsman Club, Lake Cable Fish...

Jul 23, 2018

Anthony Fulmer, 73, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly at home on July 23, 2018. He was born July 13, 1945, the son of the late Jennie and Anthony Fulmer. Anthony was a lifelong resident of Massillon, and since his youth, spent winters in Leesburg, Florida. He had an outgoing personality and a long list of people, places, and activities...

Jul 21, 2018

Robert D. Chapman Jr., age 80 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center following a sudden illness.

He was born May 2, 1938, in Columbus.

Robert was a veteran proudly serving in the U.S. Navy.

Robert was a supervisor at the Timken Company and retired after 31...

Jul 20, 2018

Robert "Bob" Withee, age 97 of Jackson Twp., OH, passed away Friday, July 20, 2018 surrounded by the family he loved and lived for. He was born June 14, 1921, in Westfield, MA the son of the late George and Gladys (MacDonald) Withee. Bob was a WWII veteran of the Army Air Corps where he was a...

Jul 16, 2018

Chandler Nicholas Warner, age 26  of Canton, passed away Monday, July 16, 2018 after courageous battle with addiction. He was born July 9, 1992, in Chesapeake, VA the son of Scott and Melissa (Metzger) Warner. He was 2011 graduate of McKinley High School.  He played baseball, football, and wrestling.  He attended Walsh University and Akron...

Jul 14, 2018

William "Bill" Osterwyk, age 86 of Navarre, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018 at his home. He was born February 16, 1932, in Canton the son of the late Albert and Adele Osterwyk. He was an Army Veteran. Bill retired from  Nickles Bakery. He loved baking and was schooled in Europe as an apprentice baker. Bill is...

Jun 27, 2018

Alice Howell, age 90 of Canton, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018. She was born April 29, 1928, in Canton the daughter of the late William and Emily (Hindmarsh) Painter. She enjoyed golf and spending time with her family. Alice is survived by daughters and sons-in-laws, Linda and Ken Tiell, Nancy and Steve Reinhart, Mary and Mike...

Jun 25, 2018

Larry M. Crawford, age 78 formerly of Jackson Twp, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018 following complications with Alzheimer's. He was born December 9, 1939, in Caddo Mills, TX, the son of the late Emmett and Helen (Moore) Crawford. Larry was a veteran of the Army serving as a MP during the Vietnam Era. He met his...

Jun 24, 2018

Donald Bergmeyer, age 79 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Rose Lane Care Facility. He was born September 17, 1938, in Canton  the son of the late Earl and Helen (Rohr) Bergmeyer. Donald retired from Goodyear where he was a compound engineer. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and was a life member...

Jun 24, 2018

Genevieve R. Egan of Massillon passed away peacefully at Bethany Nursing Home Assisted Living on Sunday, June 24, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.  Born on February 23, 1925, in Massillon, Ohio, Jenny graduated from Washington High School and entered the Nurse Cadet training program at Massillon City Hospital to become a registered nurse.  She married the...