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John Marthey

John Marthey

Apr 28, 2017

John Marthey, 76, of Kimbolton, arrived at his heavenly home on Friday, April 28, 2017.  He is now reunited in heaven with the love of his life, Carol, to share their anniversary together on May 1.  John's family is certain their reunion is a beautiful and glorious sight to behold. John retired from MCA Sign. John is...

Nicholas "Nick" Allen Wines

Nicholas "Nick" Allen Wines

Apr 27, 2017

Nicholas "Nick"  A. Wines, age 33 of Jackson Twp., passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017. He was born February 24, 1984 in Massillon. Nick played the bass guitar in the band Stimpy's Revenge.  He loved to ride ATV's and camp and visit West Virginia. Nick is survived by his parents Darla and Dale Boggs of Beach City,...

Lori L Garlock

Lori L Garlock

Apr 26, 2017

LORI L. GARLOCK Age 55, passed away peacefully after a four month illness on April 26, 2017 at Jackson Ridge Nursing Home. She was born in Akron, Ohio on July 22, 1961, and was preceded in death by her mother, Anita Raines, brother-in-law Robert Garlock and leaves behind to cherish her memory is her loving husband Tim...

V. Scott Whitman

V. Scott Whitman

Apr 24, 2017

V. Scott Whitman, 54 of Perry Twp. passed away on April 24, 2017 after a short illness. He was born March 25, 1963 in Millersburg the son of the late Ronnie and Darlene Whitman. He worked at Fiber Core for 16 years. Scott is survived by brothers, Vincent Whitman of Killbuck, Johnnie Whitman of Millersburg; sisters, Julia...

Patricia Ann (Nolan)  Lackey

Patricia Ann (Nolan) Lackey

Apr 22, 2017

Patricia Ann Lackey, age 68  of Jackson Twp , passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017. She was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on September 15, 1948, and is the daughter of Glenn and Kathleen (Chaney) Nolan of Canton. Patricia  retired from  NFM in Massillon and had formerly worked for Republic Steel Corporation.   She had belonged to Red Hatters Group...

Ruth Elizabeth (Mccomb) Everett

Ruth Elizabeth (Mccomb) Everett

Apr 22, 2017

Ruth Elizabeth "Betsy" Everett, age 96,  formerly of North Canton, passed away  April 22 at Chapel Hill Retirement Community. She was born May 21, 1920, in Youngstown, the daughter of  the late John and Mary (Reid) McComb. Betsy was employed by the Niloder Company for 20 years and served as an executive secretary, an administrative assistant to...

Manford M. Young

Manford M. Young

Apr 18, 2017

Manford M. Young, age 92 of Jackson Twp., passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Rose Lane Health Care Center. He was born April 20, 1924, in Dexter City the son of the late Guy and Charlotte (Oliphant) Young. He was a veteran of WWII where he served in the U.S. Army. He was an expert marksman...

Janet Evelyn Hustad

Janet Evelyn Hustad

Apr 18, 2017

Janet E. Hustad, age 70 of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born October 2, 1946, in Madison, WI the daughter of the late Arthur and Evelyn (Bakken) Basthemer. Janet was formerly employed by Midwest Health Services with 15 years of service. She was a devoted loving mother and...

Roger Allan Musser

Roger Allan Musser

Apr 16, 2017

Roger A. Musser, age 78 of North Lawrence, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Akron General Medical Center. He was born July 16, 1938, in Akron the son of the late Philip and Ruth (Bower) Musser. Roger retired from Tom Clarke Inc. in Barberton after 45 years of service; he also ran his own custom car...

Beverly June Uhl

Beverly June Uhl

Apr 15, 2017

Beverly June Uhl, age 84 formerly of Massillon, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017. Beverly June had worked at Bluefield Dress Factory and enjoyed puzzles, polkas and cooking. She was a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church. Beverly  June is survived by her husband of 62 years John C. Uhl, son and daughter-in-law, John and Leslie Uhl; daughter &...

Lloyd Junior Bunnell

Lloyd Junior Bunnell

Apr 11, 2017

Lloyd J. Bunnell of Jackson Township, age 74, passed away on April 11, 2017, at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Wilsonburg, West Virginia, on January 11, 1943. Lloyd retired from Canton Drop Forge, as maintenance superintendent after 31 years of service. Lloyd enjoyed spending time at his cabin in Carrollton,...

Tonia Marie Weisgarber Hazel

Tonia Marie Weisgarber Hazel

Apr 9, 2017

Tonia M. Weisgarber, age 31, formerly of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 9, 2017. She was born in Massillon on December 24, 1985, daughter of Casey Gowins and Carrie Weisgarber Hazel. In addition to her parents, she is survived by grandparents Sharon and Nick Soehnlen, sisters Tara Weisgarber and Destiny Mayle, brother Dakota Mayle, step-brothers Corey Mayle...

Helen Cecilia (Francis)  Henrich

Helen Cecilia (Francis) Henrich

Apr 4, 2017

Helen Henrich, age 97 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Altercare of Navarre. She was born October 17, 1919, in Cincinnati to the late James and Gertrude (Beck) Francis. Helen worked for the Cincinnati Reds Baseball Team before moving to Massillon.  First she worked for Stark Dry Goods and then she was a metallurgical secretary for...

Terry Wayne Rutter

Terry Wayne Rutter

Mar 27, 2017

Terry W. Rutter, age 73 of Jackson Twp, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. He was born January 25, 1944, in Beaver Falls, PA  the son of the late Howard and Eva (Johnson) Rutter. Terry worked as a car dealer and owned and operated Amerifleet Inc.  He enjoyed golf and was a...

Frank E. Broderick

Frank E. Broderick

Mar 25, 2017

Frank Edward Broderick passed away on March 25, 2017 at Jackson Ridge Care Center. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Anna Jane (Danner) Broderick, his son, Daniel (Diane) Broderick of Canal Fulton, daughter, Charlotte Brown, granddaughter, Michelle Francis, great-granddaughter, Charlie Ann Francis, all of Arizona. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas and...

Colleen May (Peach)  Evans

Colleen May (Peach) Evans

Mar 23, 2017

Colleen M.  Evans, age 88, of Jackson Twp.,  passed away  on Thursday, March 23, 2017. She was born December 11, 1928 in Justice (Sugarcreek Twp.), and was daughter of the late Robert E. and Gladys (Isler) Peach. Colleen retired from MCA Sign Company.  She was a former patron of the Order of Eastern Star.  She enjoyed playing bridge with...

Howard K. Burgess

Howard K. Burgess

Mar 23, 2017

Howard K. Burgess, age 88  of Jackson Twp., passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017. He was born September 21, 1928, and is the son of  the late Jesse Lee and Bonnie (Workman) Burgess. Howard was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving during the Korean War Era. Howard and his late wife of 56 years Betty (Williams) Burgess...

Jeanne Martha (Eberhardt) Friedman

Jeanne Martha (Eberhardt) Friedman

Mar 16, 2017

Jeanne Eberhardt Friedman, 82, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away March 16, 2017 after an extended battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born in Massillon, Ohio, on September 2, 1934, to Edward and Mary Eberhardt, she was a lifelong resident of Massillon, a graduate of Canton Central Catholic High School and Mercy School of Nursing, and a life-long member of...

Helen B. (Maier)  (Rohr) Null

Helen B. (Maier) (Rohr) Null

Mar 15, 2017

Helen B. (Rohr) Null, age 95 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Altercare of Navarre. She was born August 2, 1921, the daughter of the late Otto and Pearl (Gallatin) Maier. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Helen is survived by her son and daughter in law, Larry M. and Therese Rohr; two...

Margaret Eilene (Elliott) Seifert

Margaret Eilene (Elliott) Seifert

Mar 10, 2017

Margaret E. Seifert, age 95 formerly of  Jackson Twp., passed away Friday,  March 10, 2017. She was born February 2, 1922 in Clark, Ohio, daughter of the late Ralph F. Elliott and Lucinda S. (Fair) Elliott Andrews. Margaret retired from Jackson Local Schools where she was head cook at Amherst Elementary School. She was a member of...

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