obituaries

Feb 8, 2017

Jean L. Nussbaumer, age 87 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born June 2, 1929, in Canton the daughter of the late Herman and Marguerite (Lang) Colaner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Joseph "Joe" Nussbaumer Jr.; daughters, Diane Adkins, Suzanne Stein; and son, David...

Feb 7, 2017

Thomas Edward Brown, Sr., age 85, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at his home. He was born October 1, 1931, in Massillon the son of the late Alvin R. and Mary A. (Baumgardner) Brown. He was a veteran of the Army. Thomas retired from Timken where he was a machinist for 37 years. Thomas...

Feb 3, 2017

Terry W. Reichel, age 82 of Massillon , passed away Friday, February 3, 2017. He was born in Massillon on June 12, 1934,  the son of the late Herman J. and Grace (Horst) Reichel. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a  member of Faith Lutheran Church. Terry retired from the City of Massillon where...

Feb 2, 2017

David R. Thompson, age 71 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Compassionate Care Center. He was born November 13, 1945, in Canton the son of the late Guy and Hazel (McCaslin) Thompson. He was a veteran of the Army. David retired from Republic Steel after 42 years of service. He was a member of...

Jan 29, 2017

Alexander P. Dottavio, age 90 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Hospice Care Center. He was born December 2, 1926, in Massillon the son of the late Allasandro and Louise (Lilli) Dottavio. He was a veteran of the Army. Alex retired in 1982 from Ford Motor Company after 34 years of service. He was an active...

Jan 28, 2017

Eugene  D. Sarno, age 84 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017 following a lengthy illness. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on  July 27, 1932,  the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Evans) Sarno. Eugene was a veteran and had served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He retired from  U.S. Post Office...

Jan 17, 2017

Elizabeth Szasz, age 90 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born July 2, 1926, in Nova, Hungary  the daughter of the late Ferenc and Lujza (Kis) Nagy. Elizabeth retired as a caregiver for the elderly.  She was also a cook for many years at Bali Hi;...

Jan 14, 2017

Helga O. Rowlands Obituary    (insert photo)   "Together Again" Helga O. Rowlands, age 83, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away January 14, 2017. Helga was born and raised in Berlin, Germany and resided in Canton, Ohio for 35 years before relocating to Fort Myers, Florida in 1987. She spent a good part of 50 years working in retail and...

Jan 14, 2017

Thomas Nick Prokopchuk, went to be with our Lord after an extended illness on January 14, 2017. He was born on April 6, 1957 in Canton, Ohio. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Nick and Evelyn Prokopchuk, brothers John Prokopchuk and Merle Clark. He is survived by his loving wife, Jamie Prokopchuk., two sisters, Josephine...

Jan 14, 2017

Mary Young, age  91 of Jackson Twp., passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017. She was born in Caldwell, Ohio, daughter of the late Leo and Ella (Kane) Burkhart. Mary enjoyed crossword puzzles, crocheting, sewing and traveling.  She was an avid Cleveland Indians Fan and Cavaliers Fan. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Manford...

Jan 10, 2017

Patricia A. Henry, age 69 of Perry Twp , passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017 . She was born July 23, 1947, in  Massillon, daughter of the late Dominic and Irene (Gicie) Dottavio. Patricia is survived by son Chris Henry, sister Terri Geiger, numerous nieces and nephews, grandchildren Christopher, Brittany and Megan Henry, great-grandchildren Brayden, Bella and...

Jan 8, 2017

Cathrine "Kitty" Henderson, age 99 formerly of Perry Twp., passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017. She was born October 3, 1917, in Mineral City the daughter of the late Ludwig and Flora (Theas) Eschmann. Kitty retired from Canton Sportswear and was a member of ILGWU #543.   She enjoyed playing euchre and bowling. She is survived by daughter & son-in-law,...

Jan 6, 2017

Madonna F. Scheiring 92, formerly of The Villages, FL passed away Friday, January 6, 2017 at St. Lukes Lutheran Community in North Canton.

She was born January 2, 1925 in New Bavaria, Ohio the daughter of the late Julian and Zedia Giesige.

Madonna resided most of her life in...

Jan 3, 2017

James V. Flounders, age 86 of Massillon passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. He was born February 8, 1930 in Massillon, son of the late Ralph and Frances (Snyder) Flounders. James was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War. He worked in the maintenance department at Massillon State Hospital then worked for a private...

Jan 3, 2017

George Volkmann 87, of Canton, died Tuesday, January 3, 2017 after a long illness. Born October 30, 1929 in Weehawken, New Jersey and resided here since 1964. He was a graduate of Ohio University and was a retired Air Force Captain. He joined Ernst and Ernst until 1970 when he became Vice President of the Hoover Company...

Jan 2, 2017

Donald  L. Weller, age 64 of Massillon passed away unexpectedly at Affinity Medical Center on Monday, January 2, 2017 with his family at his side. He was born January 13, 1952, in Orrville the son of Minnie (Glazer) Weller and the late David C. Weller Sr. Don was a 1970 graduate of Tuslaw High School where he...

Dec 30, 2016

Sandra "Sandy" Hummel, age 77, passed away Friday, December 30, 2016 at Shady Lawn Nursing Home.

She was born January 19, 1939, in Flat Rock, Ohio the daughter of Russell and Vivian (Frost) Keller.

Sandy retired from Ecko Products after 15 years of service. Along with her husband, she previously owned Bud and...

Dec 30, 2016

Marilyn "Marny" Bowersox Rastetter-Boerner, age 91 of Massillon, passed away Friday, December 30, 2016 at Affinity Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born December 29, 1925, in Kalamazoo the daughter of  the late John and Edna Bowersox. Marny was a LPN and retired from Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital in 1990. Marilyn Joan Boerner is survived...

Dec 25, 2016

Ada J. Yant, age 79 of North Lawrence, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2016. She was born September 14, 1937, in  Canton, the daughter of the late Martin and Anna (McKitrick) Slutz. Ada is survived by daughters, June Borell, Marie Shade, Janet Elbert; son & daughter-in-law, Ron and Bernie Yant; son, Dale Yant; son in law, Rob...

Dec 24, 2016

Patsy A. Patterson, 73 of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center.

She was born on March 8, 1943 in Providence, RI the daughter of the late Arthur Moncer.

She enjoyed crocheting, clogging, music, and spending time with her family and friends.  Most of all she cherished...