obituaries

Oct 21, 2017

Caroline M. (Stuhldreher) Bryan, age 71 of Massillon, passed away on Sat., October 21, 2017 following an extended illness with her family at her side. She grew up in Jackson Township on Stuhldreher Road and was the daughter of the late Henry and Alma Stuhldreher. Caroline retired from the Hoover Company. She is survived by husband, Harry...

Oct 16, 2017

Larry M. Smith, age 66 of Brewster, passed away at his home on October 16, 2017 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Massillon, June 6, 1951 grandson of the late Atlee and Chloe Smith. Larry farmed early in his life and retired from Norfolk and Western Railroad. He enjoyed spending time with...

Oct 12, 2017

Rita "Pinkie"  Ringley, age 92 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017 . She was born November 11, 1924, in Massillon the daughter of  the late Charles and Estella (Smith) Bachtel. Rita was lovingly known by all as "Pinkie".  She was a 1942 graduate of Mt. Marie Academy.  Pinkie was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Massillon...

Oct 10, 2017

Olive "Jean" McConahy age 82, of Green and recently of Fort Myers, FL passed peacefully and entered heaven on October 10, 2017 after a brief illness. Jean was born in Chicora, PA on December 5, 1934 to LaVerne and Susan Horton. She resided in the Akron and Green area most of her life with her husband Earl...

Sep 22, 2017

Emmett G. Shaffer Jr., age 83 of Tuscarawas Twp.,  went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ, on Friday, September 22, 2017 following an extended illness. He was born April 11, 1934, in Massillon,  the son of  the late Emmett G. and Dorothy (Klett) Shaffer Sr. Emmett was a veteran of the Korean War where he served in...

Sep 21, 2017

Anna C. Jordan, age 87 of  Massillon, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017. She was born February 26, 1930, in Massillon the daughter of  the late Joseph and Theresa (Wilhelm) Brand. She was a member of  St. Mary's Catholic Church, Eagles #190 Ladies Aux. and Massillon Senior Center.  She was an avid bowler and enjoyed traveling. Anna...

Sep 21, 2017

Betty May Johnson, age 78 formerly of Jackson Twp., passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Harbor Healthcare Center in Ironton, Ohio. She was born March 25, 1939, in McDermott, Ohio the daughter of the late Leroy and Olga (Koch) Fulk. Betty was a 1958 graduate of Ashland Senior High School in Ashland, KY. She lived in...

Sep 10, 2017

William L. Aman, age 73, a life resident of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2017. Bill was a U.S. Army veteran and served in Korea. He was a business owner and mechanic and retired in 2008 from Aman Auto Service.  More recently he was employed as a driver at Spitzer Chevrolet in N. Canton.  Bill...

Sep 10, 2017

Patrick C. Rutter, 43 of Jackson Twp. Passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017. He was born April 25, 1974 in Columbus the son of Shirley and the late Terry Rutter. Patrick loved golf and spent his healthier years pursuing his goal to be a golf pro. He is survived by his mother, Shirley Rutter-Berger; brother, Derek Rutter;...

Sep 6, 2017

Donna J. (Behnke) Hanssen, age 70 of Jackson Twp., passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born August 30, 1947, in Cleveland the daughter of the late Alvin and Ruth (Stuehm) Behnke. Donna had worked at Pickands Mather Group in Cleveland and upon moving to Jackson she was a "momager," caring for...

Sep 4, 2017

Elsie J. Jenkins, age 95 of Jackson Twp., passed away Monday, September 4, 2017. Born April 26, 1922, in Massillon the daughter of the late Everett and Ruby (Nichols) Beem. Elsie was an RN and retired from Massillon Community Hospital. She was a gifted painter and enjoyed the piano. Elsie is survived by daughter, Amy Jenkins; son,...

Sep 2, 2017

Ferdinand E. Reichlin, age 90 passed away on September 2, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Steinerberg, Switzerland on April 5, 1927 the son of the late Casimir and Ann (Reichmuth) Reichlin. Ferd was a custom builder and furniture maker.  He was president of the Canton Swiss Club, member of the board of...

Aug 30, 2017

Donald  J. Lung, Sr., age 83 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at The Inn at Northwood Village in Dover, Ohio. He was born November 26, 1933, in  Canton, the son of the late Ralph Lung and Juanita (Brown) Lorenzano. Don retired from Ohio Bell in 1985 and was a member of Dueber United Methodist Church.  Don...

Aug 28, 2017

Marina  Joyce Sarno, age 82, of Massillon, passed away Monday, August 28, 2017 at Hanover House. She was born November 30, 1934, in Oxford, England.  She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and K of C Council #554.

Marina is survived by  daughters , Joyce (Fletcher) Hunter of East Sparta and Janet Sarno of Massillon;...

Aug 26, 2017

Lynda Clark, age 54 of Perry Twp. , passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born January 7, 1963, in  Massillon, the daughter of  the late William and Margaret (Barnes) McKnight. Lynda was office manager for the License Bureau at the Massillon AAA for over 20 years.  She enjoyed cruises...

Aug 21, 2017

Margaret "Ginny" Mendlein, age 96 of Massillon, passed away Monday, August 21, 2017 at St. Joseph Care Center in Louisville. She was born January 15, 1921, in Leipsic the daughter of the late William and Katherine (Lonnemann) Roberts. Ginny retired from  Stark County Head Start after 15 years of service where she was secretary to the director,...

Aug 19, 2017

Catherine A. (Arko) Stroh, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017.

She was born in Dover to the late Andrew E. and Matilda (Weigand) Arko on February 21, 1936.    She graduated from Brewster High School in 1954 and married her childhood sweetheart, Richard R. Stroh on May 12, 1956.   He passed away March 21, 2006,...

Aug 16, 2017

Gary A. Yoder, 66 of Jackson Twp., passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at University Hospital in Cleveland. He was born July 3, 1951 in Massillon the son of Glenn and Delores (Hamel) Yoder. He was a veteran of the Army serving during Vietnam. Gary retired from the Massillon Post Office after 28 years as a postal...

Aug 15, 2017

Julian "Chichi" Munoz, age 67 of Ft. Myers Beach,  FL., formerly of Massillon,  passed away on August 15, 2017 following a lengthy illness. He was born in Massillon, Ohio on June 1, 1950, son of Tina Munoz of Massillon and the late Frank "Kiko" Munoz. He was a 1968 graduate of Massillon Washington High School and attended The University...

Aug 15, 2017

MARY ELLEN (MANALAKOS) GEHRING went to be with The Lord Our Father on August 15, 2017.  She is proceeded in death by parents George Dimitri Manalakos and Pearl Hattie -Frank Deetz, sister Virginia Bickford.  She is survived by brother Henry Manalakos, sister and her family Tena Wunderink Den Haag of Holland, father of her children...