Bernice E. Richardson
Jul 22, 2020
Bernice E. Richardson, age 88, of Massillon went home to be with the Lord on July 22, 2020, after extended illnesses. She was born in Baltimore, MD, on December 30, 1931, daughter to the late Samuel and Fannie Major. Bernice received her LPN from Timken Mercy and her LMT from Ohio College of Massotherapy. Bernice retired from Timken Steel...
William "Bill" E. Crawn
Jul 21, 2020
William “Bill” E. Crawn, 69, of Massillon, passed away on July 21, 2020 with his loving family by his side. He was born on November 10, 1950 in Canton to the late Vernon Crawn and Lois (Gregory) Crawn. Bill was a 1968 graduate of Canton Lincoln High School. He then enlisted and proudly served in the National Guard and...
Deborah A. Anderson
Jul 21, 2020
Deborah “Debbie” A. Anderson, age 67, of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on July 21, 2020 after courageous battle with Breast Cancer. She was born on April 10, 1953 to Leroy Rolland Sr. and the late Mary (Chambers) Rolland. She was a 1972 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. She married Hollis Anderson on June 19,...
Sharon E. Hill-Green
Jul 21, 2020
Sharon Elaine Hill-Green, age 54, received her wings from the Lord on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born in Massillon, Ohio on September 6, 1965, daughter of the late Ernest and Shirley Hill. She was a 1983 graduate of Massillon Washington High School and went on to Stark Tech (Stark State...
Phillip D Koehler
Jul 20, 2020
Phillip “Phil” D. Koehler, age 76, of Navarre, passed away, after courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease, on July 20, 2020. He was born to the late Russell and Rebecca (Stark) Koehler on August 22, 1943. He was a 1961 graduate of Louisville High School and a 1963 graduate of Canton Area Technical School. He married Antoinette DeSantis on November...
Noah Leonard Simons
Jul 18, 2020
Noah L. Simons, 86, passed away on July 18, 2020, following an extended illness. He was born in Harrisville, WV on March 15, 1934 to Harry A. & Geneva (Byrd) Simons and moved to the area in 1952. Noah retired from LTV/Republic Steel. He was member of Apostolic Light House Tabernacle. He is survived by his children, Noah L....
Betty Jean Demando
Jul 17, 2020
Betty Jean DeMando, age 89, of Massillon passed away Friday, July 17th, 2020. Betty was born December 22, 1930 to the late Harold and Margaret Burch. Betty will continue to be treasured by everyone’s lives she touched for her kind heart, exceptional food and feisty spirit. She retired from Kroger, developed a successful real estate career and was a...
Gloria D. Patterson
Jul 17, 2020
Gloria D. Patterson, age 73 passed away on July 17, 2020 at her home in Monroeville, Ohio, surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Walter E. and Juanita (Mitchell) Ellis on January 03, 1947 in Canton, Ohio, where she was raised. She graduated from Canton South High School in 1965. Gloria and Richard moved to Monroeville...
Beulah Marie Highben
Jul 17, 2020
Beulah Marie Highben, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2020. She was welcomed in Heaven by her late husband of 59 years, Alan Highben, and two of her sons, Wayne and Larry (Cotton) Highben who also preceded her in death. Beulah was born in Reedy, West Virginia to the late Herbert and Emma Mae (Anderson) Bush on...
Edwin Ronald Mauser, Sr.
Jul 17, 2020
Edwin Ronald Mauser, Sr., age 77 of Canton, Ohio, passed away on July 17, 2020 in his home, surrounded by loved ones. Ed was born on February 7, 1943 in Euclid, Ohio to Bill and Carol (Silac) Mauser. Ed owned and operated Industrial Parts and Service since 1988. He loved life, loved his family, and loved his work. He...
Violet "Vi" Grillon
Jul 16, 2020
Violet “Vi” Grillon, 80, formerly of Massillon, passed away on July 16, 2020 in Winterhaven, Florida. She was born and raised in Massillon on October 21, 1939 to the late Paul and Freida (Stockli) Grillon. She was a 1959 graduate of Washington High School and a member of St. Barbara’s Catholic Church. She also worked and retired from the...
Carmen Kelly
Jul 14, 2020
Carmen Kelly, 82, passed away following a brief illness. She was born in Brackenridge, PA on November 10, 1937 to Ralph and Carmen (Galindo) Arevalo. Carmen was a dedicated, fierce, protective and loving mother, grandmother and wife. She was always a grateful and thankful person. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Massillon. Carmen is survived by...
Ray John Groff
Jul 14, 2020
Ray “Jetty” John Groff, at the age of 98, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center following a brief illness. Born in West Lebanon, November 29, 1921 to the late Dorson and Ella Groff. He was preceded in death by wife, Myrle Jean (Ickes) Groff, son, Timothy Ray Groff, four brothers and three sisters. Survived...
William "Bill" Parker
Jul 13, 2020
William “Bill” L. Parker, age 78, passed away on July 13, 2020, following an extended illness, surrounded by family. He was born in Canton on August 4, 1941, to the late Lawrence and Olive Parker. Bill was a proud veteran who served in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany during the 1960s. He retired from the Timken Steel Company...
Todd J. Jordan
Jul 11, 2020
Todd J. Jordan, age 48, of Massillon passed away after a brief illness, on July 11, 2020. He was born on October 21, 1971 in Canton to Caroline Shreffler. Todd worked as a Supervisor for U.S. Tubular until retiring on disability. He enjoyed going fishing and being with his friends. Todd will forever be remembered as a devoted and...
Sommer Lynn Johnson
Jul 11, 2020
Sommer Lynn Johnson, 26, passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2020. She was born in Massillon on August 29, 1993. Sommer loved to hang out with family and friends and also make people laugh. She is survived by her father, Jeffrey L. (Renee) Johnson; two sisters, Sandy Decker and Spring Hitchings; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was...
Tom L. Mays
Jul 10, 2020
Tom L. Mays, age 81 of Tuscarawas Twp., passed away, on Friday, July 10, 2020. He was born in Massillon on March 21, 1939 to the late John and Evelyn (Smith) Mays. He was a 1957 graduate of Washington High School. He married Lona Lanning on June 20, 1977 and they shared 43 years together. Tom served in the...
Richard "Dick" Steiner
Jul 8, 2020
Richard “Dick” P. Steiner, age 81, life-long resident of Massillon passed away on July 8, 2020. He was born on July 1, 1939, to the late John and Loretta (Klein) Steiner. Dick graduated from Washington High School class of 1957. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1957-1960. Dick was an active member of the American Legion Post #221...
Robert "Bob" Kandle
Jul 7, 2020
Robert “Bob” S. Kandle, age 75, of Massillon passed away on July 7, 2020, peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born on July 22, 1944, to the late Herman and Minnie Kandle. Bob was co-owner of Mid-Ohio Contracting Inc. for 36 years. Bob had a passion for cars and anything with a motor. He loved spending...
Thomas G. Diss
Jul 6, 2020
Thomas G. Diss, age 83, of Massillon, Ohio passed away on July 6. Tom was born January 7, 1937, in Canton, Ohio, the son of the late Thomas and Mary (Maier) Diss. Tom served in the Air Force from 1954-1957 and married Patricia Boccia in 1959 giving them 61 years together. Tom enjoyed playing golf and riding his Kubota...
