Doris J. Zeno
Nov 28, 2019
Doris J. Zeno, 93, of Massillon, passed away on November 28, 2019. She was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to the late Reginald and Ida (Arvin) Brown. She retired from the former Central States Can Co. where she had worked for over 30 years. Doris will be deeply missed by her daughter Barbara & Ronald Ginther; granddaughters Stacy Petree and...
Sandra "Sandy" Messerly
Nov 27, 2019
Sandra J. “Sandy” Messerly, age 77, passed away after a prolonged illness on November 27, 2019. She was born in Massillon on August 8, 1942; a daughter to the late Robert Campton and June Geibel. Sandy enjoyed gardening, cooking, and baking. Her greatest joys were her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sandy was preceded in death by her...
John J. David
Nov 27, 2019
John J. David, age 102 of Massillon passed away November 27, 2019 at the Laurels of Massillon. John was born September 7, 1917 to the late Joseph & Marie (Tobey) David. He was a 1936 graduate of Washington High School and served in the Army during WWII. He retired from David Brothers, Camelot Music and the Galaxy. He was...
Nancy Chovan
Nov 26, 2019
Nancy G. Chovan, 84, of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Nancy was born on July 18, 1935 in Newcomerstown, Ohio to the late Albert and Christina (Ott) Hawk. She worked as a receptionist for the YMCA and retired from there after 28 ½ years of service. Nancy was a member of Christ Lutheran Church for over...
Elizabeth Heil
Nov 26, 2019
Elizabeth Heil, 85, passed away on November 26, 2019, following an extended illness. She was born in Bridgeport, Ohio on December 25, 1933 to Jack and Edna (Alvey) Hupp. Elizabeth was an avid Massillon Tiger Fan, fiercely devoted to her family friends and neighbors. She was known as the neighborhood mom and grandma. She is survived by her children...
Rebecca S. Conley
Nov 25, 2019
Rebecca S. Conley, 78, passed away on November 25, 2019, following an extended illness. She was born in Logan County, West Virginia on December 29, 1940 to John and Lillian V. (Howell) Adkins. Rebecca was known throughout her neighborhood for her cooking and pizza. She is survived by her children, John, Deborah, Timothy and David (Wendy) Conley; five grandchildren,...
Laurie J. Maser
Nov 25, 2019
Laurie J. Maser, 60, passed away at home peacefully on November 25, 2019. She was born in Massillon on January 5, 1959 to the late Charles Biehl and the late Mary (Martin) Biehl – Dewalt. Laurie loved her family, friends and dogs. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Massillon. She is survived by her husband, Drew...
Ruth Ann Hines
Nov 25, 2019
Ruth A. Hines, age 86 of Massillon, passed away on November 25, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Scio, Ohio on April 08, 1933 to the late Raymond and Mary Shawver. She married Fred Hines and they shared 48 years together until his passing in 2002. Ruth retired from Heinz Foods after 18 years of...
Michael D. Ray
Nov 24, 2019
Michael D. Ray, age 61 of Massillon passed away November 24, 2019. He was born May 6, 1958 in Massillon to Norman & Marjorie (Heather) Ray. Mike was a driver for Finlayson Trucking. He is survived by his wife Teresa (Smith) Ray; four daughters Michelle Ray, Monica Ray, Jennifer Davis and Julie Davis; his mother Marjorie Ray; sister Ann...
Brenda L. Rodgers
Nov 24, 2019
Brenda L. Rodgers, LPN, 73, passed away at home on November 24, 2019. She was born on August 14, 1946 in Akron to the Late Wayland Hamric and Bessie (Mollohan) Hamric. Brenda was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse, whom worked in many offices and facilities throughout her career. She is survived by her children, William M. (Valerie) Rodgers and...
Louise Theresa Staton
Nov 23, 2019
Louise T. Staton, 67, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly at her home on November 23, 2019. She was born in Canton, Ohio to the late Robert and Doris (Kump) Coleman. Louise was a dedicated mother to her son Nathan and loved spending all her time with him. In addition to her son Nathan, Louise leaves behind her sister Dorie;...
Daniel R. Fournier
Nov 23, 2019
Daniel R. Fournier, 57, of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019. Dan was born on June 7, 1962 in Canton the son of Frank and Nancy (Ritenour) Fournier. He was a 1981 graduate of Washington High School and a United States Army veteran. Dan worked for Technocast Inc. as a fork lift operator. He was an avid...
David R. Ulmer, Sr.
Nov 22, 2019
David R. Ulmer, Sr., age 81 of Massillon, Ohio passed away on November 22, 2019 in Massillon surrounded by his loving family. David was born on January 16, 1938 in Canton to Orlin and Elizabeth (Woollen) Ulmer in Canton, Ohio. David is a graduate of Lehman High School and received his Associate Degree from DeVry University in Chicago. He...
Eli Devich, Sr.
Nov 22, 2019
Eli Devich, Sr., 83, of Massillon, passed away on November 22, 2019. He was born on November 5, 1936 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to the late Michael and Mildred (Bolich) Devich. Eli proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked for Superior Meats as a butcher for 28 years and following that he worked at Wal-Mart as...
Kathleen L. Rugg
Nov 18, 2019
Kathleen L Rummins Rugg, age 98, of Newark, Ohio, passed away peacefully November 18, 2019 at Licking Memorial Hospital Hospice. Kathleen was born in Massillon, Ohio, on August 1, 1921, to George and Ruth (Burkart) Custer. She graduated from Massillon Washington High School in 1939. She was employed as a secretary at Nickles Bakery, Superior Meats and North American...
Rita E. Ryan
Nov 18, 2019
Rita E. Ryan (nee) Lehnert passed into eternal life on November 18, 2019, the day before her 97th birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband, H. Gilmore Ryan and her brother John Lehnert. Rita will be deeply missed by her four children, Cindy Sullivan of Greensboro, N.C., Pat (Chuck) Jacobs of Bluffton, S.C., Greg (Betty) Ryan of...
Carl R. Stewart
Nov 18, 2019
Carl R. Stewart, 94, of Navarre, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019 at his residence. Carl was born on September 20, 1925 in New Matamoras, Ohio the son of the late Charles and Bessie (Pool) Stewart. Carl was a United States Army veteran and proudly served our country during WWII. He retired from the Timken Co. after 36...
Joann Frances Cammarata
Nov 18, 2019
JoAnn F. Cammarata, age 83 of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on November 18, 2019 at Brewster Parke, surrounded by her family and loved ones. JoAnn was born on April 6, 1936 to John (Paul) and Lois Elden. She was a graduate of Washington High School and a cook for Tuslaw Schools for many years. She never knew a stranger....
John "Jack" Edward Hollender
Nov 18, 2019
John Edward Hollender (Jack) passed away on November 18, 2019 at the age of 78. He died peacefully at his home in Chicago in the presence of his loving wife, Lynn Weitzke. In the days prior to his death, he was cared for by his three children: Robert (wife, Susan, children, Kade and Conner), Rebecca (daughter, Luna Grace) and...
Carol Lynn Maney
Nov 17, 2019
Carol L. Maney, age 58 of Perry Twp. passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019. She was born on May 04, 1961 in Erie, Pennsylvania, and was a 1979 graduate of Timken High School. She married Robert Maney on September 11, 2005 and they shared many years together. Carol was employed at the Timken Company for 26 over years....
