obituaries

Apr 30, 2018

Thomas D. Brennan, age 88 of Massillon, passed away Monday, April 30, 2018 following a brief illness. He was born June 18, 1929, in Lima the son of the late Cletus and Katherine (Shaw) Brennan. Tom was a veteran of the Army serving during the Korean Conflict. Thomas was self employed owning his own company,...

Apr 26, 2018

Emanuel "Spike" F. Speicher, age 80 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018. He was born May 6, 1937, in Indiana the son of the late Harry and Maude (Sommers) Speicher. Emanuel retired from US Army after 20 years of service where he was a chef.  He also worked 11 years at Massillon Psychiatric Center as a supervisor,...

Apr 25, 2018

Charles "Sparky" Sparks, age 87 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018. He was born January 26, 1931, son of the late Lloyd and Lennie (Tuning) Sparks.    He was a veteran of the Air Force serving during the Korean Conflict. Sparky was self employed and owned and operated S & S Upholstering.  He was a member...

Apr 22, 2018

Dawn Marie (Hodgson) Casten, of Massillon, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Eugene (Hank) and Bonnie (Jenkins) Hodgson. Dawn worked in the environmental field all of her career. Dawn is survived by daughter, Nicole J. Casten; brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Joi (Letcavits) Hodgson; sister, Jodi Hodgson (Rusty Foulke);  Uncle...

Apr 20, 2018

William "Tom" Smith, age 73 of Massillon, passed away Friday, April 20, 2018. He retired from Timken Company after 35 years of service. Tom is survived by sons Tim Smith, David Smith, Chris Smith, and William Todd Smith, brother David Smith, ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The family will have a celebration of life service at a...

Apr 19, 2018

John M. Magyar, age 89 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Inn at University Village following a period of declining health. He was born January 20, 1929, in Middletown, Ohio to the late Michael and Anna (Dominic) Magyar. John served six years in the Air Force and is a veteran of the Korean Conflict. John retired...

Apr 14, 2018

Robert P. Heitger, Sr., age 98 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2018 following a brief illness. He was born July 5, 1919, in Massillon the son of the late Leo and Mary (Braun) Heitger.  He attended St. Mary's Grade School and graduated from Massillon Washington High School in 1938. Bob was one of...

Apr 10, 2018

Catherine Ann McNamara It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear mother and grandmother Catherine Ann McNamara, our Meme, affectionately known as Kay to many.  With her usual grace and style she passed away peacefully on April 10th 2018.  She was born May 24th 1925 to Robert Wesley and Anne Pearl Drennen Wilson...

Apr 9, 2018

Margaret T. Froelich, age 95 of Canton, passed away Monday, April 9, 2018. She was born July 24, 1922, in Trenton, NJ, the daughter of the late Harrison and Mary (Ader) Tenney. Margaret was a retired dental assistant and had worked in Erie, PA for Dr. Maruca DDS. Following retirement, she and her late husband, Howard had moved to...

Apr 8, 2018

Rebecca A. Wilson age 57, of Massillon passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018. She was born April 4, 1961 in Massillon the daughter of Agie Kennedy-DeVault and the late David James Kennedy. Becky was a CPA and owned Rebecca Wilson, CPA. She was a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church, a member of the Canal Fulton...

Apr 5, 2018

On Thursday, April 5, 2018, Becky C. Horst who had fought the good fight, run the race, and kept the faith, entered into the joy of her Lord and now fully knows the truth of her favorite hymn, "Amazing Grace".  The God she sang to, prayed to, trusted and loved is now the Light of...

Apr 1, 2018

Travis J. Hahs, age 43 of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 1, 2018. He was born in Massillon on March 19, 1975 and is the son of John W. and Sharon C. (Sullivan) Hahs. Travis was a 1993 graduate of Perry High School  received an accounting degree from Stark Tech. Travis was a supporter of...

Mar 31, 2018

Donna M. Booth age 74 of Jackson Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 31, 2018. She was born August 5, 1943 in Ferrell, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late John and Mary (Capson) Vellente. She attended St. Michael the Arch Angel Catholic Church.  Donna never met a stranger and had a heart of gold.  She could...

Mar 26, 2018

Thomas L. Pennypacker, age 84, passed away on March 26, 2018 with his family at his side. He was a veteran and served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. Thomas was a member of the Massillon Lions Club and enjoyed performing in the Annual Show especially his part in the Beef Truss.  He enjoyed his annual...

Mar 21, 2018

Evelyn B. Harrold, age 81 of Perry Twp., passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018.

She was born September 19, 1936, in North Industry the daughter of the late James and Zelpha (Seese) English.

Evelyn and her husband, Tom owned Harrold Insurance Agency. She had formerly worked for Troup and Pluto Studio and American Airlines.

Mar 20, 2018

Gwendolyn Sims, age 83 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018. She was born December 23, 1934, in  Massillon, the daughter of  the late Robert and Ruth (Young) Adams. Gwendolyn retired from Ecko Houseware where she was a supervisor. The mother of her church, True Church House of Prayer to All Nations. Gwendolyn is survived by...

Mar 18, 2018

Charles J. Bush, age 87 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born September 11, 1930, in Rosebud, West Virginia the son of the late Byron and Dora (Rogers) Bush. Chuck retired from Republic Steel Corporation / LTV after 40 years of service. He was a member...

Mar 16, 2018

Patricia L. Karlalcis, age 81, of Massillon, passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 at Orrville Pointe following an extended illness. She was born December 3, 1936, in Massillon the daughter of the late Willis and Josephine (Wetzel) Barnes. Patricia was a volunteer at the former Doctors Hospital and was sexton at Newman Baptist Cemetery.  She enjoyed bowling,...

Feb 28, 2018

Geraldine C. (Rohr) Mathie, age 94 of Jackson Twp, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born August 30, 1923, in Massillon the daughter of  Elmer and Helen (Lindenberger) Rohr. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Geraldine is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Sylvia and Timothy...

Feb 25, 2018

Thomas  P. Hoosic, age 79 of Jackson Twp, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018. He was born December 8, 1938, in Swoyersville, PA, son of the late John and Anna (Shedlarski) Hoosic. Thomas was an engineering graduate of Penn State University and received his engineering masters degree from The University of Akron. Thomas retired from The Babcock...