obituaries

May 16, 2016

David A. Seibert Sr., age 72 of Jackson Twp., passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016.

He was a veteran and served in the USAF.

Dave was an avid golfer and enjoyed golfing at Lions Den and belonged to F. O. E. #2223.

He enjoyed...

May 16, 2016

Mary Frances Hensley, age 89 of Jackson Twp., passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016.

She attended Kent State University and graduated from Aultman Hospital School of Nursing in 1947.  She was a registered nurse at Mercy Medical Center retiring in 1988.

While working in the family retail business, Dale's Fabric Sales in...

May 16, 2016

Eugene (Gene) Raymond Valentine, age 78 of New Philadelphia, passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2016.  He was born on September 26, 1937, in Alliance, Ohio, the 4th child born to Raymond and Ruth (Brown) Valentine.  He began his career as a bricklayer and later owned Valentine Masonry, Valley System Inc. and Under Pressure Systems, Inc. &...

May 10, 2016

John W. Keener, age 81 of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016.

He ws born October 18, 1934 in Macon County, N.C.   He was a 1953 graduate of Shelby High School and attended Ohio University where he received is BSC in 1959.

John was a veteran of the U.S. Army and...

May 7, 2016

Carolyn Diane Schuster Alvey, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016.

She was born June 9, 1941 to Mary (Mudrick) and Albert Schuster who preceded her in death along with her sister Delores Danby.

Carolyn is survived by her husband, Raymond L. Alvey, brother A. Byron Schuster, sister Norma...

May 6, 2016

Glenn passed peacefully in the loving care of his granddaughter Suzanne Overbey, her husband Dave and their children in their home on May 6, 2016. He came into this world on September 12, 1927, at the family home in East Greenville, Ohio, the son of LaVerne and Katherine (Franz) Brenner, who predecease him. Glenn served...

May 1, 2016

Robert L. Hammer age 92 of Lakeland, Florida, formerly of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016.

He was born and raised in Massillon, Ohio, son of the late Louis and Helen (Pflug) Hammer.

Robert was a veteran of WWII where he served under General Patton 4th Armored Tank Division in Europe....

Apr 29, 2016

Margaret "Marge" A. Strasavich, 98, of Massillon, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016, following a brief illness. Marge was born August 5, 1917 in Sagamore, PA to the late John & Mary (Uhas) Kovalyak.  She married William V. Strasavich in 1934.  He preceded her in death in 1997.  She lived in Massillon for 65 years and...

Apr 20, 2016

Walter L. Mathie, age 93, of Jackson Twp., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 20, 2016.

He was born March 4, 1923 in East Greenville, son of the late Clyde and Sylvia (Stark) Mathie.

Walter was a machinist and retired from B & W after 30 years. He was a veteran of WWII...

Apr 19, 2016

Paul W.  Burkett, age 86, went home to be with his Savior Tuesday, April 19, 2016 following a brave battle with cancer. He was born in Navarre on October 26, 1929, to the late William and Cora Mae(Spiegel) Burkett. He was preceded in death by his lovely bride of over 50 years Margaret (Byelene) and brothers, Harold...

Apr 15, 2016

John E. Ziegler Jr., 49, passed away Friday, April 15, 2016 at The James Cancer Center, in Columbus with his loving family at his side.  He fought a short and courageous battle with an aggressive cancer.

John was born in Seoul, S. Korea, coming to the United States when he was two.  He lived in...

Apr 3, 2016

Michael S. Kovick, age 62 of Massillon passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016.

He formerly worked for ARRAY and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers Fan.

Michael is survived by his brother Kenneth Kovick of Canton.

He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Martha (Marshalack) Kovick and two...

Mar 31, 2016

Judith E. Heimann, age 76, a life resident of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2016 following a lengthy illness.

She was a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church where she was a greeter, and belonged to the St. Barbara Women's Club and St. Barbara Social Club.

She had worked at Save...

Mar 29, 2016

Robert Lee Mowder, age 77 of Canton, died Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born September 12, 1938, in Canton the son of the late Lee Everett and Madeline F. (Mayberry) Mowder. He was a veteran serving in the Airforce. Robert had a 30 year long career as an air researcher in Phoenix...

Mar 28, 2016

Gary P. Swisher, age 61 of Massillon, passes away on Monday, March 28, 2016 following a brief illness.

He was the former owner of Swisher Automotive and currently maintenance superintendent for Perry Twp. Fire and Police.

Gary is survived by his wife of 41 years, Debbie Swisher of Massillon; brothers, John (Cynthia) Swisher...

Mar 21, 2016

Alex W. Haas, age 21 of Jackson Twp., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 21, 2016.

He was born on April 8, 1994 in Canton son of John and Kristen (Rohr) Haas.

Alex graduated from Jackson High School and was a foreman at Rohr and Sons Nursery.

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Mar 20, 2016

Dennis E. Borell, 60 of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2016.

He was born August 29, 1955 in Massillon son of the late Elmer and Norma Jean (Maxhimer) Borell.

Dennis was a member of Massillon Eagles # 190 and enjoyed bowling, golfing, fishing and hunting. His friends knew him to be...

Mar 18, 2016

David A. McVay Sr., age 65 of Navarre, died Friday, March 18, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center surrounded by his friends and family.

He was born July 31, 1950, in Woodsfield the son of the late Paul and Marilyn (Kohler) McVay.

David retired from Canton Drop Forge where he worked for 40 years....

Mar 16, 2016

Charles Edward Scharver, 1922-2016, passed peacefully, March 16, 2016.  Survived by his wife of 69 years, Alice F. (nee Longheier), children Rebecca (John deceased) Thompson of Cincinnati, Marie-Mimi (Robin) Gozdan of Massillon, Paul (Jeannette) of North Lawrence, Sally (Greg) Mason of Seville, and Steve (Angie) Scharver of Canton, sisters Audrey Kauffman and Donna Powell, sixteen grandchildren and...

Mar 15, 2016

Diana F. Hoover, age 84 of Jackson Twp., and formerly of the Rittman area, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at the Laurels of Massillon.

She was born March 3, 1932 in Upshur County, WV, daughter of the late Virgil and Blanche (Linger) Hoover.

Diana is survived by her son and daughter-in-law,...