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Gloria M. Racine
May 9, 2019
Gloria M. Racine, 86, of Canton, passed away on May 9, 2019. She was born on March 28, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio, grew up in Parma, attended Lourdes Academy and upon graduation worked as a secretary. In 1954 she met the love of her life, Mr. William J. (Bill) Racine and they married in September 1955. They moved to...
Sharon D. Bucher
May 8, 2019
Sharon D. Bucher, 67 of Navarre, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Sharon was born on June 15, 1951 in Morgantown, WV the daughter of the late Harrison and Etta (McCauley) Wiseman. She was a lifelong resident of the area. Sharon worked at the Massillon City Health Department for many years as both the Registrar and Notary for...
Danielle M. Kuhn
May 7, 2019
Danielle M. Kuhn, 35, of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Danielle was born on November 9, 1983 in Massillon, the daughter of Craig Parr and Holly Kuhn. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon. Danielle loved music, cooking, baking, and watching Real Housewives and the Kardashians. Her greatest love was her son Logan. She was preceded...
Norma M. Reid
May 6, 2019
Norma M. Reid, age 94, of Massillon passed away on May 06, 2019. She was born in Massillon on August 20, 1924 to the late David and Sadie Reese. She was a 1942 graduate of Washington High School. She married Glenn I. Reid on June 18, 1942 and they shared 40 years together until his passing in 1983. Norma...
Douglas S. Phillips
May 6, 2019
Douglas S. Phillips, 59, of Perry Heights, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019. Doug was born on May 29, 1959 in Canton, Ohio, the son of the late John and Jeanne (Gill) Phillips. He was a lifelong resident and a 1977 graduate of Central Catholic High School. A graduate of the University of Dayton, Doug had degrees in...
Gary R. Zupp
May 5, 2019
GARY R. ZUPP 1936 – 2019 Age 82, of Massillon, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 5th, 2019. Born October 3, 1936 in East Greenville, Ohio, to the late Jesse and Catherine (Keller) Zupp. He has been an area resident all his life. He is a graduate of Washington High School (‘57), where he met his...
Ernest Gamary
May 5, 2019
Ernie “Red” Gamary, age 89 of Massillon, passed away surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 02, 1930 to the late John and Susie Gamary in Byesville, OH He married Donna M. Hixenbaugh on February 04, 1951 and they shared 68 years together. Ernie served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He...
Anna Isobel Mckelvey
May 5, 2019
Anna Isobel McKelvey, 95, passed away on May 5, 2019 following an extended illness. She was born in Massillon on September 25, 1923 to John and Lillian (Hug) Wilson. She is survived by two nieces and numerous great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, James O. McKelvey, whom she married on August 30, 1958;...
John "Jack" Bucher
May 5, 2019
John “Jack” H. Bucher passed away May 5, 2019, at the Danbury Nursing Home surrounded by his family. He was born July 12, 1930, in Massillon; a son of the late Harry and Loretta Bucher. John retired from Republic Steel after 28 years of service and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member...
Marilyn Jean Kelly
May 5, 2019
Marilyn Jean Kelly, 90, of Brewster, formerly of Massillon, passed away on May 5, 2019. She was born on November 2, 1928 in Massillon to the late Edmund and Helen (Kannel) Getz. She married William Kelly on June 24, 1977. In her spare time, Marilyn enjoyed fishing, watching basketball and loved to gamble. She also loved bowling and was...
Betty Lou Chaboude
May 5, 2019
Betty Lou Chaboude, 72, passed away on May 5, 2019, following an extended illness. She was born in Massillon on May 13, 1946 to Edward and Rebecca (Hamlin) Berry. She graduated from Washington High School, Class of 1964, and retired from Wayne County Human Services. Betty was a truly giving and loving person. She loved to talk and never...
Robert Paul Krisher
May 3, 2019
Robert Paul Krisher, Age 91, Bob passed from this world into God’s eternal love and grace on May 3, 2019. He was born in Massillon, OH on November 1, 1927, and is survived by his loving wife Jane, and daughter Kathy, and his sister, Janet Kohler. He was predeceased by his daughter Diane, and son Tom. Bob grew up...
Mary Ann Elizabeth Torres
May 2, 2019
Mary Ann E. Torres, age 73, of Massillon went home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2019. She was born to the late Peter and Anna Marcella in Chicago on July 11, 1945. She married Francisco “Pancho” Torres on April 9, 1987 and they shared 32 years together. Mary Ann worked as a Bookkeeper for Altercare Nursing...
Paul D. Marburger
May 2, 2019
Paul D. Marburger Jr, 65, passed away unexpectedly on May 2, 2019. He was born in Massillon on May 23, 1953. Paul was a veteran of the United States Marines. A graveside service will be held at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery on August 6, 2019 at 9:30am.
Mary Anne Garber
May 1, 2019
Mary Anne Garber, age 84 of Massillon, passed away on May 1, 2019. She was born in Massillon on April 26, 2019; a daughter of the late Sam and Anna (Matako) Riley. She was also preceded in death by her husband Gary Garber. A service will be held at a later date.
Mark S. Wiskofske
Apr 26, 2019
Mark S. Wiskofske, age 56 passed away suddenly on April 26, 2019. He was born in Massillon on December 17, 1962 to the late Clarence and Louise Wiskofske. He was a 1981 graduate of Jackson High School Mark worked for T Meldrum’s and Altercare of Navarre as a cook. Mark was a musician starting at age 14, he sang,...
Irene Louise Kimmins
Apr 26, 2019
Irene Louise Kimmins, 83, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on April 26, 2019, following an extended illness. Irene was born on November 27, 1935 in Wichita, Kansas to Leland and Grace (Woolworth) Armstrong. Irene lived with her family in New York City and Chicago, Illinois before attending Wooster College where she met her future husband,...
Don N. West
Apr 25, 2019
Donald N. West, 88 of Perry Township, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019. Don was born on March 12, 1931 in Watts, Oklahoma, the son of the late Cecil and Sylvia (Gregory) West. He was a United States Navy veteran and served our country during the Korean War. He worked for Ashland Oil Refinery and retired after 30...
Harold "Bobby" Myers
Apr 24, 2019
Harold R. “Bobby” Myers, 87 of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Harold was born on October 28, 1931 in Massillon the son of Walter Jacob and Ethel (Baus) Myers. He was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 24 year retired United States Army / Air Corp / Air Force veteran. Harold served 2 tours in...
Mae B Hefling
Apr 23, 2019
Mae B. Hefling, age 93 of Massillon, passed away surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Massillon on May 27, 1925 to the late Earl and Leota (Kulgoske) Featheringham. She was a 1943 graduate of Washington High School. She trained as a nurse at the old Massillon City Hospital for 18 months. She married Morris J. Hefling...
