Mary Louise Harris
Aug 29, 2020
Mary Louise Harris, 86, of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, August 29,2020. Mary was born on August 2, 1934 in Massillon, the daughter of the late LeRoy and Ruth Marie (Manz) Conkle. She was a 1953 graduate of Washington High School where she sang in the choir & sang in the “Messiah” ever Christmas season. She was a Girl...
Joan M Lewis
Aug 29, 2020
Joan M. Lewis, age 84 of Canton, Ohio, passed away on August 29, 2020 in Canton. Joan was born on June 4, 1936 in Portland, Indiana to Charles and Jessie Morris. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Paul J. Burns
Aug 28, 2020
Paul J. Burns, 86, of Massillon, passed away on August 28, 2020. He was born on January 22, 1934 in Blithe, California to the late Calvin and Nettie (Meeker) Burns. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Before settling in Ohio, Paul was an officer with the NYPD. He continued his...
Doris Jean Burke
Aug 28, 2020
Doris Jean Burke, 89, passed away on August 28, 2020. She was born in Massillon on January 18, 1931. Doris retired from Massillon City Hospital and was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. She is survived by her children, Allen Rogers and Deborah Ann (Michael) Rankin; brother, Horace Ward; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren; and a host other family....
Eugene "Geno" P. Hoffner
Aug 26, 2020
Eugene P. “Geno” Hoffner, 92, a life-long resident of Massillon, passed away on August 26, 2020. He was born on February 9, 1928 in Massillon to the late Herman and Thelma (Ertle) Hoffner. He proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard for 4 years during WWII. Geno worked as a truck driver for the majority of...
Irvin "Bud" Wayne Boney
Aug 26, 2020
Irvin “Bud” Boney, age 85 of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on August 26, 2020 in Cleveland. Bud was born on June 21, 1935 in Noble County, Ohio to Vernon and Ida (Mincks) Boney. He graduated from Dexter City High School, served four years in the United States Navy, and retired after 44 years at Timken Steel. Bud loved the...
Marjorie M. Riggle
Aug 25, 2020
Marjorie M. Riggle, 91, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. She was born in Massillon on November 7, 1928 to William and Frances (Taylor) Fouts. Marjorie worked in computer processing for Enterprise Aluminum for five years and then Central States Can, retiring after twenty-three years. She was a member of First Christian Church. She is survived by her...
Joseph V. Marmon
Aug 24, 2020
Joseph V. Marmon, 78 of Massillon, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020. Joe was born on July 9, 1942 in Canton, the son of the late Pasquale and Angeline R. (Martin) Marmon. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1960 graduate of Timken High School. Joe worked for Danner Press as a journeyman printer and...
Mary Vasilo
Aug 23, 2020
Mary Vasilo, of Jackson Township, 92, died Sunday, August 23, 2020. Born in Youngstown on November 30, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Dimitri and Spacia Moteff of Macedonia. Mary was a 1945 graduate of Chaney High School in Youngstown. She was an active member of St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church and the Massillon Women’s Club. Aside from...
Joni G Kleinhenz
Aug 22, 2020
Joni G. Kleinhenz, age 65, of Navarre, passed away on Saturday, August, 22, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Canton, OH on March 05, 1955 to the late Howard and Dorothy (Brost) Kinsinger. She was a 1973 graduate of Lincoln High School. She married Paul Kleinhenz on June 22, 1974 and they shared 46 years...
Scott D. Woodall
Aug 21, 2020
Scott D. Woodall, age 42, of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 21, 2020. He was born in Massillon on October 14, 1977 to Terri Pope and the late Roger Woodall. He was a 1997 graduate of Northwest High School and R.G. Drage and later obtained a Master Gardener Certification from Rutgers University. Scott worked as a Horticulturist...
Joel K. Merritt
Aug 19, 2020
Joel K. Merritt, 88, formerly of Massillon, passed away in Middleport, Ohio on August 19, 2020. He was born on December 5, 1931 in Smithville, West Virginia to the late John and Verbia (Cox) Merritt. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 4 years during the Korean War. Joel had a talent and skill with...
James H. Fox
Aug 19, 2020
James H. Fox, age 85, passed away on August 19, 2020. He was born in Tazewell, Virginia on May 23, 1935, to the late Archie and Doris Fox. He was also preceded in death by 7 siblings. James is survived by his wife of 35 years Helen Fox; children James Dean (Lee Anne) Fox and Michael (Rebecca) Fox; grandchildren...
Richard P. Kauffman, Jr.
Aug 18, 2020
Richard P. Kauffman, Jr., passed away on his 75th birthday, August 18, 2020. He was born in Canton on August 18, 1945 to the late Richard and Gertrude (Bole) Kauffman, Sr. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 4 years. Richard worked at ORE-IDA Foods in the maintenance department for 8 years. He enjoyed the...
Sandra J. France
Aug 18, 2020
Sandra, J. France, age 72, passed away on August 18, 2020. She was born on June 1, 1948, to the late John and Selma Jean France. She was also preceded in death by her sister Sally Yapko. She is survived by her best friend Debbie Young and special nephew Troy Yonally. Graveside Service will be held at 1pm on...
Mickey W. Hoffaker
Aug 16, 2020
Mickey W. Hoffaker, 80 of Jackson Twp., passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020. Mickey was born on June 24, 1940 in Salem, Ohio the son of Michael & Leah (Winegart) Hoffaker. He graduated from Salem High School in 1958. Mickey was a truck driver and drove semis for over 50 years. His last employer was T.G.I. Trucking. Along...
C. Frank Shew
Aug 16, 2020
Charles Frank Shew of Jackson Twp. went home to the Lord on August 16, 2020, at age 89. Born August 29, 1930 in Fort Madison, Iowa to the late Fred Shew and Mary (Blaike), Frank lived a life that was full – and did it his way. He graduated from Miami University and served in the U.S. Army on...
Ralph T. Miller, Jr.
Aug 15, 2020
Ralph T. Miller Jr, age 89 of Jackson Twp. went home to be with the Lord on August 15, 2020. He was born on June 1, 1931 in Canton, OH to Ralph, Sr. & Edna Miller. He was a 1950 graduate from Jackson High School. A veteran of the Korean War serving in the United States Navy. Retired from...
Edward L. Hodgson
Aug 14, 2020
Edward L. Hodgson, age 70, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday August 14, 2020. Ed was born on January 22, 1950 in Massillon, Ohio to Henry and Lila (Jones) Hodgson. He was a founding member of Abundant Life Christian Fellowship Church, where he was active in their outreach ministries. Ed had many hobbies and interests, but most...
Cynthia Mcfarren
Aug 13, 2020
Cynthia “Cindy” (Madaffer) McFarren, age 75 of Akron, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 13, 2020 in Green, Ohio. She was born on November 10, 1944 in Navarre to Joseph and Esther Madaffer. Cynthia was a life-long resident of Stark County and a 1963 graduate of Washington High School. Cynthia, or Cindy as she...
