obituaries

Mar 8, 2017

Neal E. Perdue, age 96 of Jackson Twp., passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Rose Lane Care Facility. He was born October 7, 1920, in Canton the son of the late John and Julia (Schildtz) Perdue. Neal was a veteran of the Navy serving during WWII. He retired from Carpenter's Local 69. Neal enjoyed spending  time with his...

Feb 23, 2017

Barbara A. Nixon, age 81 formerly of Perry Twp. , passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Meadow Wind Health Care Center. She was born January 13, 1936, in Akron the daughter of Frank and Maria (Wilson) Lorenz. Barbara retired from  Altercare of Navarre, Massillon Community Hospital and Doctors Hospital after she was an RN for many...

Feb 18, 2017

Sumitra R. Soni, 88 of Jackson Twp. passed away February 18, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center.

She was born October 15, 1928 in Gugait, India.

Calling hours will be held Monday, February 20, 2017 at Heitger Funeral Home, Jackson Chapel, 5850 Wales Ave NW.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, February...

Feb 14, 2017

Gladys Rosella Sibila, age 89 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at the Laurels of Massillon. She was born July 16, 1927, in Massillon the daughter of the late Joseph and Edith (Blantz) Sibila. Gladys retired in 1982 from the Timken Company after 36 years of service. She was a member of St. Barbara Catholic...

Feb 12, 2017

James Russell Mang, age 81 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born May 1, 1935, in Massillon, the son of the late Russell and Eva (Swisher) Mang. James served in the Ohio National Guard where he was a sergeant. James retired from Republic Steel...

Feb 11, 2017

Jonathon Lee Nidy, age 28, of Uniontown, loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend was unexpectedly called home on February 11, 2017. He was born in Canton, Ohio on September 22, 1988. Jonathon was preceded in death by his grandparents, Buddy and Helga Rowlands; and Aunt, Jacqueline Wannemacher. He is survived by his loving parents, Keith...

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...