obituaries

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...

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...