obituaries

Jan 11, 2018

Hayden Robert Anthony Porter, age 15 of Massillon, passed away on January 11, 2018. He was a student at Perry High School and he loved baseball, basketball, swimming and fishing. He also loved the Massillon Tigers. Hayden is survived  by his parents Ashley J. Jones and Shaun A. Porter and Samantha Miller, and , grandparents Dean Porter,...

Jan 11, 2018

Anna Mae Engelhardt, age 88 formerly of Massillon passed away on January 11, 2018.

She was born March 25, 1929 in Massillon.  She was preceded in death by her mother Berneice Engelhardt Marks.

Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Massillon Cemetery at 10 A.M.

Jan 9, 2018

Jane Louise Smeyres, age 85, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at her home after a brief illness, surrounded by her family. Jane was born August 9, 1932 in Massillon, the daughter of the late Hazel and Ralph Braun. She is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Bill Smeyres, sister Mary Zorger, brothers Donald and Raymond...

Jan 5, 2018

Bonnie A. McKnight, age 65 of Massillon, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018 at Aultman Hospital. She was born June 12, 1952, in Canton the daughter of the late William and Margaret (Barnes) McKnight. Bonnie was a nurse for 40 years and had worked at Aultman and Maxim Health Care. She was an avid reader but her...

Jan 3, 2018

Wilma J. Hogue, age 68  of Massillon passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018. She was born July 8, 1949, in  Massillon, the daughter of the late William and Verneta (Bergener) Bissell. Wilma retired from Republic Steel Corporation where she worked in the payroll department. She is survived by her sister Marilyn L. (Jim)  Bradfield; niece,Jamie Bradfield;  nephew...

Jan 1, 2018

Grace Kirby, age 59, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018. She was born in the Azores, Portugal, on March 16, 1958.  Formerly of Toronto, Canada, Gracie came to live in the U.S. in 1984. She was a seamstress and a creative heart.  Always happy and forever young at heart.  She loved God and her family above all...

Dec 31, 2017

Jordyn Lee Hukill

December 4, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Funeral Service to be held on Friday, January 5, 2018 at Heitger Funeral Home, 639 1st St NE Massillon at 12:00 Noon with Rev. Joseph Hunt officiating.  Visitation an hour prior to the service from 11am to 12pm.

Burial to follow...

Dec 26, 2017

Charles "Bud" Hall, Jr., age 61 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017. He was born February 26, 1956, in Massillon the son of  the late Charles Sr. and Dolly (Johnson) Hall. Bud owned and operated Hall's Construction along with his late father.   For the past 12 years he worked for Butterbridge Farms Pet Cemetery and...

Dec 25, 2017

Paul  F. Theken, age 94 of Canton, passed away Monday, December 25, 2017 at The Landings of Canton. He was born September 6, 1923, in Massillon the son of  the late Mathias and Julia (Weigand) Theken. Paul was a WWII Veteran serving in the U.S. Navy Air Corp. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and Shady...

Dec 25, 2017

Dr. Charles J. Parshall Jr. DVM

Charles lost his battle with cancer surrounded by family early Christmas morning, 2017.  He was born January 10, 1938 in Berkeley California, the son of the late Charles and Doris Irvine Parshall. Charles obtained his doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1962 from the University of California, Davis. It was...

Dec 17, 2017

John E. Galinis, age 84 of Jackson Twp., passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017, with his loving family by his side. He was born Sept. 9, 1933 in Hastings, PA, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Polites) Galinis. John was a veteran of the Navy.  He served on the Aircraft Carrier USS Boxer during the...

Dec 1, 2017

Tina Munoz, age 91 of Massillon, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017 surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born October 30, 1926 in Havana, Cuba daughter of the late Julian and Francisca (Cardoso) Lopez.  She resided in Detroit until marrying her late husband, Frank "Kiko" Munoz then moving to Massillon.  She was a volunteer at Massillon...

Nov 29, 2017

Mary M. Byham, age 80  of Jackson Twp.,  passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017. She was born in Canton, Ohio on August 30, 1937. Mary was a registered nurse and retired from Timken Mercy Medical Center.  Co-founder of the Jackson Mama-Bears Football organization.  Hobbies included ocean cruises, travel, baking, sewing, knitting, and playing cards. She was a member of...

Nov 28, 2017

Ann Suite, age 91 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017. She attended Christ Lutheran Church. Ann is mother of Patricia, Cheryl and Gayle (Mark), grandmother of Brooke, Aaron, Anna and Daniel, sister of Mildred, great-grandmother of five great-grandsons, Aunt of Bob, Judith and David. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no services. Condolences...

Nov 23, 2017

Steven David Hook, 35, passed away on November 23, 2017. He was born October 24, 1982. Steven is survived by his children, Ava and Mia; mother and step-father, Pam and Tim Billups; father, David Hook; sisters, Katie Zachary and Samantha Taylor; brother, Alex Billups; and girlfriend, Jan Papp. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2017...

Nov 13, 2017

Robert L. Eckroate, age 79 a life resident of Massillon, passed away Monday, November 13, 2017. He was born February 18, 1938, son of the late LeRoy and Marian Eckroate.  Bob was a graduate of Central Catholic High School class of 1956.  He was a veteran of the United States Army. Bob retired from Timken  Company after...

Nov 12, 2017

Lenore June Burger, age 92 of Jackson Twp., passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 13, 1925, in Youngstown. Lenore retired from Citizens Savings and Loan after 35 years of service. The most important thing to Lenore was her family and her puppies, Frankie and Bridget; and...

Nov 9, 2017

Marilyn A. Bing, age 95 of Massillon, passed away on November 9, 2017 at the Laurels of Massillon. She was born August 11, 1922, in Canton the daughter of Paul and Vera (Loehr) Schmucker. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and enjoyed playing the organ. Marilyn is survived by sons Stephen E. (Donna) Bing...

Nov 6, 2017

Aniyah N. Johnson, age 9 of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on  Monday, November 6, 2017. She was a 4th grade student at Massillon Intermediate School. Aniyah is survived by her mother, Ashley Sumpter; father, Justin Johnson;  brother, August Sumpter; grandparents, Cheryl Sumpter,  Michael (Tammie) Sumpter, Virginia Johnson; great-grandparents, Faith Sumpter, Donna Fraley and...

Nov 5, 2017

Jeffrey J. Christian, age 71 of  Massillon, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017. He was born May 6, 1946, in Cleveland the son the late James and Kathleen (Theus) Christian. Jeff retired from Buckeye Trophy after 25 years.  He formerly worked for Republic Steel and Goodwill Industries. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and K of...