obituaries

Jan 31, 2016

Robert J. Menard, age 66 of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016 following a lengthy illness. He was born February 24, 1949 in Massillon. He graduated from Massillon Washington High School. Robert enjoyed wrestling and watching movies. He was a Browns fan and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by step-son James...

Jan 29, 2016

Scharon Gayle Valentine, age 67, died Friday, January 29, 2016 at her residence in Massillon. She was born August 18, 1948 in Massillon, the daughter of the late Roger and Cordelia (Billingsley) Klever. Scharon was a graduate of Tuslaw High School. She retired from R.W. Screw where she was a machinist for many years. She was very artistic and...

Jan 23, 2016

Amy L. Petrarca, age 69, of Crystal Springs died Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Affinity Medical Center. She was born September 10, 1946, the daughter of the late Delmer and Louella (Geiser) Butzer. She enjoyed going fishing and playing cards. Amy was a member of Eagles 190. Amy is survived by her husband of 32 years, Richard...

Jan 21, 2016

Wayne Jennings Preisse, age 85, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Arbors of Stow.

Born in Buckhannon, WV, he came to Akron as a young boy. His business skills started early in his life as he spent years delivering papers as a paper boy. Spending his life as a committed father, provider and...

Jan 20, 2016

Paul "Jim" Kiefer, age 90, died Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Affinity Medical Center.

He was born July 9, 1925, in Massillon the son of the late Conrad and Edna (Kracker) Kiefer.

Jim was a Navy veteran serving during WWII.

He owned and operated Kiefer's Sohio for 48 years.

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Jan 15, 2016

Maxine Louise Nickels, age 90, died Friday, January 15, 2016 at Laurels Of Massillon.

She was born August 11, 1925 in New Philadelphia, Ohio, and had been a resident of Massillon for the past 30 years.

She was a homemaker, a member of Faith Community Fellowship and enjoyed reading.

Maxine is...

Jan 11, 2016

Ruth Ann Mather, age 8 of Northfield Center, along with her mother Cynthia (Winger) Mather age 43, father Jeff age 43, and sister Alyson age 12 passed away on January 11, 2016.

Ruth Ann was born Dec. 9, 2007 in Mayfield Heights, Ohio.

She is survived by Aunt and Uncle, Carrie and Dan...

Jan 11, 2016

Robert J. Guiffre, age 85 of Jackson Twp., passed away on Monday, January 11, 2016 at Rose Lane Health Center with his family at his side.

He was born Oct 18, 1930 in Massillon, son of the late Anthony and Josephine (George) Guiffre.

Robert retired from the former Republic Steel Corporation where he...

Jan 11, 2016

Cynthia L. (Winger) Mather, age 43 of Northfield Center, along with her husband Jeff age 43, daughters Alyson age 12 and Ruth Ann age 8, passed away on January 11, 2016.

Cindy was born in Canton, Ohio on October 12, 1972 and is daughter of Thomas Winger of Alliance and Deborah (Beckert) Winger...

Jan 11, 2016

Alyson Rose Mather, age 12 of Northfield Center, along with her mother Cynthia (Winger) Mather age 43, father Jeff age 43 and sister Ruth Ann age 8, passed away on January 11, 2016.

Alyson was born December 4, 2003 in Mayfield Hts., Ohio.

She is survived by Aunt and Uncle Carrie...

Jan 9, 2016

Emmanuel M. Fellouzis, 85 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center.

He was born October 14, 1930 in Greece the son of the late Michael and Maria (Pittas) Fellouzis.

He was a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Massillon.

Funeral services will be...

Jan 1, 2016

Gerald W. Park, age 54 of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on January 1, 2016.

He was born in Akron on November 26, 1961 and lived in Cuyahoga Falls most of his life.

Gerald took pleasure in coaching Cuyahoga Falls Youth soccer, fishing and spending time with his family and...

Dec 16, 2015

Donald J Kassner, age 81, of Massillon died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 16, 2015.

He was born August 20, 1934, the son of the late Joseph Kassner and Mary (Petrina) Kassner.

He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church of Massillon; Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree and volunteered for St. Vincent de...

Dec 14, 2015

Mary Irene Oliver (Rodgers), age 93 of Massillon passed away peacefully at her home on December 14, 2015.

She was born December 21, 1922 in Dover the daughter of the late Kalmon and Rose Simon.

She was a nurses aide and retired from Brewster Parke where she had worked for many years.

Dec 13, 2015

Charles "Dick" Campbell, age 75 of Jackson Twp., passed away after a courageous battle with mesothelioma on December 13, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.

He graduated from St. Vincent High School Akron where he lettered in basketball.

Dick had worked with Spohn Corporation, and retired from Local 219 Akron, where he had...

Dec 10, 2015

Deborah S. Truemper, age 65 formerly of Canton, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2015.

She retired from Timken Company where she worked for over 30 years for Canton Bearing Operations.

Deborah was a member of Parkside Church, Green Campus and enjoyed gardening, bowling and crafts.

She...

Dec 10, 2015

Our Lord brings them back together again.  LeRoy J. Miller, age 99, died December 10, 2015. Born March 22, 1916, in Beaver Falls, PA, the son of the late Adam and Emma Miller. After 43 years at Union Drawn Steel he retired in 1978. Roy was an avid golfer with 4 holes in 1 at the Elms...

Dec 9, 2015

Darlene C. Schroeder, age 90 of Massillon, passed away on December 9, 2015.  She was born on august 20, 1925 in Canton, daughter of the late John J. and Mary E. (Schmalz) Gertz Sr.

Darlene graduated from Mercy School of Nursing and worked as an RN at Mercy Hospital, Massillon City Hospital and Hospitality House....

Dec 5, 2015

James F. Wesie, 77, of Jackson Township passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, December 5, 2015. He was born at home in Jackson Township on March 9, 1938 the son of the late Howard and Catherine (Boron) Wesie. James graduated from Jackson High School in 1957.  He retired in 2000 from Union Drawn Republic Steel where...

Nov 30, 2015

Paul D. Rowlands, age 89 of Massillon passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015.

He was born April 2, 1926 in Macksurg, Ohio son of the late Dora and Eva (Daniels) Rowlands.

Paul retired from Wiser Oil Company and had formerly worked for Ceres Feed and Supply Company.

Model A's were...