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Roberta Ann Dimitroff
Feb 16, 2020
Roberta Ann Dimitroff, 92, of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020. Roberta was born on September 18, 1927 in Massillon, the daughter of the late George and Margaret (Morgan) Hardesty. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon and retired from the MCA Sign Co. after 34 years of service. Roberta enjoyed baking, cooking, gardening and family gatherings....
Rosia M. Brooks
Feb 16, 2020
Rosia Brooks, age 69 of Massillon went home to be with the Lord on February 16, 2020. She was born in Mansfield, Ohio on June 09, 1950 to the late Cornelius and Maxine (Maddox) Gomez. She was a 1968 graduate of Mansfield Sr. High School. She worked as a care giver for Leeda Service until her retirement. She attended...
Melba Sue Sharp
Feb 15, 2020
Melba Sue Sharp, age 91 of Canton, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 in Canton. She was born on July 13, 1928 in Murray, Kentucky to Z.C. and Gracie (Brandon) Orr. Melba Sue graduated from Murray State University and taught Special Education and Business in several cities including Chicago, St. Louis, Atlanta, Baton Rouge, and finally in...
Emma M. Steyer
Feb 14, 2020
Friday, February 14th, heavens gates were opened and Emma Steyer, age 102, of Massillon, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. On that Valentine’s Day, she joined the love of her life, John Steyer, who preceded her in death 41 years ago on their wedding anniversary. In addition to being a dedicated and loving wife,...
Gloria Eileen Long
Feb 13, 2020
Gloria E. Long, age 91 of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on February 13, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Gloria was born on November 28, 1928 in Justus, Ohio to Harry and Alice (Gleitsman) Evans. She graduated from Navarre High School. Gloria married her loving husband, Richard on October 21, 1950. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic...
Susan Ann Hindley
Feb 13, 2020
Susan A. Hindley, 77, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020, following an extended illness. She was born in Massillon on August 23, 1942 to Henry “Heine” and Mary “Helen” (Rosche) Krier. Susan worked for The Independent and MK Morris retiring in 2008. She loved camping, cards, baking and spending time with her grandchildren. She was dedicated to her...
Anna Marie Ogle
Feb 12, 2020
Anna Marie Ogle (Punkie), age 55, of Massillon passed away on February 12, 2020, unexpectedly. She was born in Canton on June 24, 1964, to Frank III “Junie” and Mary Moll. She was a 1982 graduate of Jackson High School. Anna was an avid archer, enjoyed yard work, and loved spending time with her children. Anna is survived by...
Mark R. Nordick
Feb 12, 2020
Mark R. Nordick, 65, of Perry Township, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Mark was born on November 23, 1954 in Canton, Ohio the son of the late Royal Franklin Nordick and Peggy (Pavlides) Ballos. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of McKinley High School. Mark worked for Apple Creek Developmental Center and...
Fred H. Belcher, Jr.
Feb 12, 2020
Fred H. Belcher Jr., age 82 of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on February 12, 2020 in Canton, Ohio. Fred was born in Princeton, West Virginia on April 3, 1937 to Fred and Bonnie (Bales) Belcher. He married the love of his life on August 4, 1960. Fred was preceded by his parents, sister, Faye, and his son William David...
Dianne Marie Keller
Feb 9, 2020
My beautiful wife of 53 years Dianne Marie (Dickinson) Keller passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 9, 2020. She was a born again Christian, deeply loved her heavenly Father and now she is with him. She was loved and will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Her husband, Clifford L. Keller, Jr. of 53 years;...
Diane Marie Messenger
Feb 8, 2020
Diane Messenger, age 63 of Massillon, passed away on February 08, 2020. She was born in Lockport, New York to the late Donald and Joann Moyer. Diane was a homemaker and took great pride in taking care of her family and her home. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, enjoyed coloring and crafts. Diane will be remembered as...
Maurice E. Martin
Feb 8, 2020
Maurice “Zeke” E. Martin, 83, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020, following an extended illness. He was born in Martins Ferry on September 1, 1936, to the late Maurice L. and Violet M. (Dowdell) Martin. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Margie E. Martin and brother Herman Martin. Maurice was a loving...
Jack D. Peterson
Feb 6, 2020
Jack D. Peterson, 96, of Massillon, passed away February 6, 2020. Jack was born in Massillon on September 14, 1923, the son of the late George and Muriel (Salter) Peterson. He was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1941 graduate of Washington High School. Jack was very proud of his military service during World War II. He enlisted...
Marlene Leah Lazaroff
Feb 3, 2020
Marlene Leah Lazaroff, age 88, passed away peacefully Monday, February 3, 2020 in Woodbridge Virginia at Sentara Medical Center. Marlene was born on October 15, 1931 in Cleveland, the daughter of the late Oscar Otto Zarnke and Henrietta (Albers) Zarnke. Marlene lived most of her life as a resident of northeast Ohio living in Cleveland, Youngstown, Massillon, Akron, Canal...
Spiro Veloff
Feb 2, 2020
Spiro and Elena Veloff passed away hours apart after a marriage of 67 years. Elena transcended at home in the afternoon on February 01, 2020. Spiro passed away just a few minutes after midnight at Mercy Medical Center on February 2nd 2020. They were born in Macedonia: Elena in 1935 in Zagorice and Spiro in 1933 in Oblakovo. Spiro,...
Joseph A. Mysza
Feb 2, 2020
Joseph A. Mysza, 97, of Jackson Township, passed away on February 2, 2020. He was born on May 7, 1922 in Orient, Pennsylvania to the late Adolph and Josephine (Drabik) Mysza. Joe proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII and landed on the beaches of Normandy. He served in the 961st Field Artillery Battalion and...
Elena Veloff
Feb 1, 2020
Spiro and Elena Veloff passed away hours apart after a marriage of 67 years. Elena transcended at home in the afternoon on February 01, 2020. Spiro passed away just a few minutes after midnight at Mercy Medical Center on February 2nd 2020. They were born in Macedonia: Elena in 1935 in Zagorice and Spiro in 1933 in Oblakovo. Spiro,...
Don Lee Reiger
Feb 1, 2020
Donald Lee Reiger, 78, of Navarre, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020. Don was born on September 10, 1941 in Dover, Ohio the son of the late Grant and Johanna (Wilds) Reiger. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1959 graduate of Timken Vocational Center. Don was a retired United States Navy veteran and served...
Donald J. Rice
Feb 1, 2020
Donald J. Rice, 90, passed away on February 1, 2020, following an extended illness. He was born in Massillon on April 23, 1929 to Paul and Marjorie (Anderegg) Rice and graduated from Washington High School, received both his Bachelors and Master’s degrees from Kent State University. Don taught in The Perry Local Schools for thirty years and also worked...
Fr. Josiah (Cy) Booth
Jan 31, 2020
Fr. Josiah (Cy) Booth, age 34, passed away January 31, 2020 in Pensacola. Fr. Booth was on sick leave and was with his family in Florida. He was born July 8, 1985 in Canton to Raymond & Vanamae (Critoria) Booth. He attended Central Catholic High School, The Josephinum Seminary, University of Steubenville, and St. Vincents Seminary. He received two...
