obituaries

Dec 24, 2016

Mary Evelyn Slicker 86 of Massillon passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 24, 2016 at Bel-Aire Nursing Home. She was born March 31, 1930 in Massillon the daughter of the late Alvin and Florence (Clementz) Seifert. She retired as an inspector from Crown Cork and Seal after 25 years of service. She was a...

Dec 17, 2016

Marie E Pry,(nee Wintrow, Duve') 81, born July 22, 1935, passed away peacefully in her lakeside Jackson Twp. home on Saturday, December 17, 2016. Marie graduated from South High School, earned a BS in Education, then went on to obtain her MS from Akron University .She loved cheerleading, sports, and was a member of Alpha Delta Phi...

Dec 17, 2016

Amelia R. Higgins, age 97 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Affinity Medical Center. She was born January 6, 1919, in Massillon the daughter of the late Ernest and Amelia (Warth) Sonnhalter. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, and enjoyed crossword puzzles, feeding the outdoor animals and needlework. Amelia is survived...

Dec 3, 2016

William L.  Hunter, age 73 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016. He was born June 1, 1943, son of the late Luther and Dorothy Hunter. William retired from  Republic Steel Corporation. William is survived by his wife of 50 years Katherine  (Wolcott) Hunter, daughter and son-in-law Beverly and Daniel Zeller, granddaughter Erika Zeller and sister...

Dec 3, 2016

Mary Jones Moll, age 97 of Massillon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December  3, 2016. She was born May 24, 1919, in Massillon the daughter of the late Leo and Carrie (Ringley) Slicker. Mary retired from Doctors Hospital after  6 years of service.  She had formerly worked for Dr. Haas and the O'Neil Department Store. She was...

Dec 1, 2016

Theresa  M. Wolfe, age 88 of Jackson Twp , passed away Thursday, December 1, 2016. She was born August 22, 1928, in  Canton,  the daughter of  the late Harry and Anna (Huhn) Griggy. Theresa is survived by sons, Michael H. (Tracy) Wolfe, John H. Wolfe; daughters, Barbara A. Hug, Linda K. Fornash and Pamela J. Graham; sister...

Nov 30, 2016

James C. Maier age 91 of Massillon passed away peacefully, November 30, 2016 to join his wife Mary Dolores in God's arms. He was surrounded by his loving family and caring staff of Bethany House. James was born October 17th 1925 in Massillon Ohio to the late William and Margaret (Charlton) Maier and was a...

Nov 27, 2016

Marie C. Kracker, age 94 of Massillon, died Sunday, November 27, 2016.  She was born December 24, 1921, in Massillon the daughter of  the late Joseph and Lena (Frank) Krantz .  Marie retired from First Savings & Loan in Massillon in 1987.  She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Rosary Altar Society, Columbian Ladies Guild, AARP Chapter...

Nov 27, 2016

Leland "Jim" Lung, age 61 of Perry Twp., passed away on Sunday  November 27, 2016. He was born in Canton, on August 5, 1955, son of the late Ralph J. and Beulah (Butler) Lung. Jim was a veteran service in the U.S. Air Force. He was  diesel mechanic teacher with Canton City School.  He retired from SARTA where he...

Nov 26, 2016

Connie R. Kundrod, age 95, of Massillon, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Laurels of Massillon. She was born October 28, 1921, in Springfield, IL  the daughter of the late Joseph and Marie (Del Grosso) Bartolomucci. Connie was a registered nurse and retired in 1986 from Massillon Community Hospital after 43 years of service. She was...

Nov 22, 2016

Edna M. Knobloch, age 95 of Massillon , passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016. She was born July 5, 1921, in Massillon the daughter of the late Herbert and Clementine (Kerstien) Kracker.     In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Knobloch and brother Herbert Kracker. She was a member of St....

Nov 20, 2016

Jack Douglas Hogue, age 62 of Perry Township, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born June 30, 1954, in Canton the son of the late Andrew and Dorothy (Moushey) Hogue. Jack Douglas Hogue retired from Home Appliance after 36 years of service. He was a member of the Massillon DMA. Jack...

Nov 16, 2016

Amy Comune, 45 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center in Canton.

She was born May 26, 1971 in Canton the daughter of Rita (Pitz) and the late Jack Kent.

Amy is survived by her son, Nick Comune, daughter, Sarah Comune; brothers, Kurt (Debbie) Kent, Keith Kent,...

Nov 9, 2016

Bruce A. Collins, age 82 of Uniontown, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the  U.S. Navy as a communication specialist. Bruce retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber where he was a systems analyst for 41 years. He was a member of Canton...

Nov 8, 2016

Francis E. Schmidt, age 81 of Massillon , passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016 following an extended illness. He was born November 17, 1934, in Massillon the son of the late Frank J. and Florence (Heck) Schmidt. Francis was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp serving during the Korean Conflict.  He retired from  Sugardale  after  30...

Nov 2, 2016

Angelo "Sonny" Sciortino, age 77 of Surprise, Arizona, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016. He was born December 30, 1938 in Pittsburgh, PA the son of the late John and Louise (Micheli) Sciortino. Sonny was a Navy veteran serving during Vietnam Era. He retired from the Massillon Police Department in 1994 where he was a patrolman for...

Oct 21, 2016

Robert McCue Simmons, age 87 of Massillon passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016 following a brief illness. He was born January 3, 1929 in Glenville, WV, son of the late Guy and Blanche (McCue) Simmons. He enjoyed mowing and taking care of his property, gardening and working in his vegetable garden. He was a veteran of...

Oct 17, 2016

Ljubica "Lucy" Naumovska, 66, of Massillon passed away early Monday morning, October 17, 2016 at Summa Health System in Akron after a brief illness. She was born on November 26, 1949 in Ljubojno, Macedonia, the daughter of the late Petar Radicevski and Zorka (Jankulovska) Radicevska. Lucy immigrated to the United States in 1989 with her husband and...

Oct 9, 2016

Norman Michael Gutlove, 85, of Ponce Inlet, Florida passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of October 9, 2016. He was surrounded by loved ones as he joined his beloved wife of 61 years, Gilda, in Heaven. It is with a heavy heart that we lay to rest our Father, Grandfather, and friend. After losing his...

Oct 5, 2016

Carol L. Marthey, age 73 of Kimbolton, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2016 after a short illness. She was born May 2, 1943. She had a passion for embroidering, cake decorating, and crafts. Carol is survived by her husband of 55 years, John L. Marthey; two sons, Kenny (Debra) Marthey, Steven (Cheryl) Marthey; two daughters, Tammy (Joe)...