obituaries

Dec 14, 2014

James H. Eberts Sr., 82 of Jackson Twp., passed away December 14, 2014 at Rose Lane Health Care Center.

He was born September 10, 1932 in New Straightsville, Ohio, the son of the late Walter Eberts and Glennabelle Bringardner.

He graduated from Timken High School in 1951 and entered and won the Fisher...

Dec 2, 2014

Marian Helen (Hartmann) Caldwell,  age 83, of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, Dec 2, 2014, after a year long illness.  Marian was born on November 2, 1931 to the late Frank and Mary Hartmann.  Her parents were born in Germany and came to America when they were both 20 years old. They had 3 children:  Betty Jane,...

Nov 28, 2014

Ruth B. Spring, 75 of Clinton, passed away suddenly November 28, 2014 at Affinity Medical Center.

She was born August 24, 1939 in Barberton the daughter of the late Franklin Ebert and Margaret Nevling.

She retired from Summit County Board of MRDD after 16 years of service.

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Nov 22, 2014

Joseph A. Unferdorfer, age 84, passed away in the presence of his loving family on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Akron General Medical Center following a lengthy illness.

He was born January 5, 1930, in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of  the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Sommer) Unferdorfer.

Joseph retired from Westinghouse where he...

Nov 19, 2014

William H. Eckroate, age 84, of Massillon, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 19, 2014.

He was born on July 24, 1930, son of the late Leroy and Marian (Vogt) Eckroate.

Bill proudly served as a Cpl. in the Army during the Korean Conflict.

He retired in 1992 from the former...

Nov 17, 2014

Mary "Kay" (Wise) Julian, age 82 of North Canton, passed away on November 17, 2014.

She was born March 28, 1932, the daughter of the late Harry A. and Helen (Bergmyer) Wise.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Tony E. Julian in 1978, also by two sisters, Pauline Frazier and Miriam...

Nov 17, 2014

Paul M. Halter, age 62  of Tallmadge, died on Monday, November 17, 2014.

He was born in Massillon on August 27, 1952 son of Paul A. Halter of Massillon and the late Mary (Peters) Halter.

Paul was a veteran of the Vietnam Era.  He proudly served in the Navy on the aircraft carrier...

Nov 11, 2014

Frederick L. Spidell, age 87 of Massillon, died Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Amherst Meadows Nursing Home.

He was born September 12, 1927 in Massillon, the son of the late William F. and Edna M. (Ax) Spidell.

He retired from Republic Steel after 38 years of service,  then working at Edison Jr. High...

Nov 1, 2014

Vincent "Jerry" Eberhardt Sr., age 74, of Massillon, passed away on November 1, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born June 6, 1940, in Massillon, son of the late Aloysisus J. and Mabel (Eckleberry) Eberhardt.

He was a life long parishioner of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Massillon, a member...

Oct 29, 2014

Sandra K. Engelhardt, age 57 of Massillon,  went home to be with mom on October 27, 2014.    She was born August 21, 1957 daughter of the late Vernon and Marna (Reiter) Engelhardt.

She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Sandra attended day program at Midwest Innovations and enjoyed traveling to Disney...

Oct 29, 2014

Raymond L. Eschman, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 with his loving family by his side.

He was born at Pigeon Run on the family farm on June 20, 1926, son of  the late Ludwig Eschmann and Flora W. (Theas) Eschmann.

Ray graduated from Washington High School class of 1944. ...

Oct 24, 2014

George R. Tabeling Jr., age 89, died Friday, October 24, 2014 at The Landing of Canton following a brief illness.

He was born March 20, 1925, in Massillon the son of the late George R and Cornelia (Turner) Tabeling.

He was a veteran of WWII serving in the Navy on the USS Chicago....

Oct 24, 2014

Robert J. Adams, age 47 of Massillon passed away suddenly on October 24, 2014.

He is survived by his mother Gwendolyn Sims and twin-sister Ruth Adams, half sisters Betty, Jackie and Candice Bush and half brothers Ben and Rodney Bush, special cousin Alecia Welcher and special nephew Phil Furlow, nieces and nephews, Natoshia, Jontia, Johnny,...

Oct 24, 2014

Donald  A. Engelhardt, Sr., age 89, passed away peacefully, on October 24, 2014, surrounded by his family. He was born August 7, 1925, in Massillon, son of the late Paul and Sarah (Marsh) Engelhardt.

He graduated from Washington High School in 1943 where he played in the Tiger Swing Band under the direction of George...

Oct 22, 2014

Deline Mae Amos, age 72, died Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at her residence in Navarre after a short illness.

She was born December 19, 1941, the daughter of Delmar W. and Pearl Idella Kisner Maurer.

Deline is survived by husband of 53 years, William Amos; sons, Shon Amos, David Amos; daughters, Constance Hanlin,...

Oct 22, 2014

Vicky Lee Marks, age 67, died Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at Altercare Of Nobles Pond after a lengthy illness.

She was born March 7, 1947 in Massillon, the daughter of the late Milton Rudolph and Mildred Irene (Marlow) Loch.

Vicky was a veteran of the United States Navy.

She retired from...

Oct 21, 2014

Donald Lee Marchand, age 74 died peacefully this week from cancer surrounded by his loving family. Don was born in Canton, Ohio on September 18, 1940 to the late Harold and Marie (DeMuesy) Marchand.  He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law Roy Scheetz, nephew Todd Seitz and niece, Ellen Stuffel. After attending North Canton St. Paul's...

Oct 16, 2014

Reva Ruth Hayes, age 76, of Massillon died Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Aultman Hospital.

She was born March 9, 1938, in Ripley, WV the daughter of the late Owen and Cora (Fields) Casto .

She worked for a number of years at the Amish Door.

Reva is survived by her...

Oct 15, 2014

Matthew L. "Coach Matt" Sanderson, 38 of Jackson Twp. passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born on July 16, 1976.

He was a life resident of the area.  He was an avid sports fan, especially for any that his children participated in. For the last ten years he took...

Oct 13, 2014

Heath Kelly, age 39, of Massillon passed away Monday, October 13, 2014 at Affinity Medical Center.

He was born April 3, 1975, in Wheeling, West Virginia.

Heath is survived by his parents, Gerald N. and Patricia (Wiselka) Kelly.

Memorial Services will be held on Monday, October 20, 2014 at Keys to...