Debra L. Friend
Sep 11, 2019
Debra L. Friend, 54, of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Debra was born on January 11, 1965 in Canton, the daughter of the late Harold and Delores (Thane) Nelson. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1983 graduate of McKinley High School. Debra enjoyed collecting stuffed bears, watching crime shows and reading novels....
Nicole M. Roe
Sep 11, 2019
Nicole M. Roe, 30, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Nicole was born on February 6, 1989 in Canton, the daughter of David Roe and Diana (Daniel) Swihart. She was a lifelong resident of the area. Nicole attended Washington High School. Nicole worked for Peace, Love and Doughnuts and the Bell Gas Station. She loved...
Clarence "Bill Koontz
Sep 10, 2019
Clarence W. Koontz, 75, of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Clarence was born on August 16, 1944 in Massillon, the son of the late Clarence and Mary (Ivan) Koontz. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Washington High School. Bill was a United States Army veteran and served our country during...
Bruno Codispoti
Sep 9, 2019
Bruno Codispoti November 5, 1931 – September 9, 2019 Bruno was born to Giuseppe and Sofia Codispoti in Sant ’Andrea, Italy. He was trained in Rome, Italy as a master custom tailor, and came to the US in 1959. Bruno was married to Nancy (Russell) Codispoti in 1961 and they had two daughters, Lisa Codispoti and Jolinda (Codispoti) Seiple....
James "Peanut" Michael Thornsberry Ii
Sep 9, 2019
James “Peanut” M. Thornsberry II, age 32, passed away on Monday, September 9th after a long-term medical condition. He was born on September 24, 1986 to James and Vicki (Harwig) Thornsberry. Peanut was a graduate of Washington High School and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Following his military career, Peanut attended the Ohio Center...
Richard E. "Dickie" Cleveland
Sep 8, 2019
Richard E. “ Dickie” Cleveland, 59, lost his courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer on Sunday, September 8, 2019. He was born in Massillon on March 17, 1960 to Willie Lee and Esther (Calhoun) Cleveland. He was a graduate of Washington High School and attended Marshal University. Dickie was known as a Football Star in the Massillon area. Known for...
Todd R Riordan
Sep 7, 2019
Todd R. Riordan, age 52, of Perry Township passed away on September 7, 2019, surrounded by his family after his short battle with cancer. He was born in Lorain on October 30, 1966; a son to the late James and Mary Riordan. He graduated from Perry High School in 1985. Todd enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing video games and spending...
Suzanne Rose Evans
Sep 7, 2019
Suzanne R. Ziesmer Evans, 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2019, at Windsor Medical Center, after a debilitating illness. Born in Massillon, Ohio, to Albert and Rose (Schupbach) Ziesmer, on September 5, 1939, Suzanne was the loving wife of Charles A. Evans for nearly 58 years. In addition to her husband, Suzanne is survived by her two...
John A. Brenner
Sep 6, 2019
John A. Brenner, age 90 of Massillon passed away on September 06, 2019. He was born on April 07, 1929 to the late Wilfred and Nellie Brenner. He was a 1947 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. He married Dolores “Dee” Flounders on May 30, 1952 and they shared 67 years until her passing. John served his country in...
Bonnie L. Seabeck
Sep 5, 2019
Bonnie L. Seabeck, age 76 of Massillon, passed away on September 5, 2019 in her home. There will be no services.
Brooks G. Hamrick
Sep 3, 2019
Brooks G. Hamrick age 85, passed away September 3, 2019 at Meadow Winds Nursing Home. He was born January 19, 1934 in Clay County, WV to the late Gilmer & Virginia (Paxton) Hamrick. He retired as a technician for Sears. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Betty (Lackey) Hamrick. They have two children: Gary Hamrick and...
Susan "Susie" K Gibbons
Sep 3, 2019
Susan "Susie" K. Gibbons of Massillon - After six months of tests and cancer fighting procedures, God wrapped his arms around Susie (Clasper) Gibbons and said, "Come and take your rest". Susie died September 03, 2019; she was 71 years old. Susie married Jim Gibbons in June 1972, and they shared 37 years together before his death in 2009....
Marie A. Herrin
Sep 3, 2019
Marie A. Herrin, age 87, of Massillon, passed away on September 3, 2019 at Amherst Meadows. She was born on February 7, 1932 in Massillon to the late Albert and Mary (King) Haubert. She was a 1950 graduate of Mount Marie and then obtained her LPN degree which she used to do in-home nursing. Following her education, Marie proudly...
Elizabeth J. Hill
Sep 3, 2019
Elizabeth J. Hill (Polefrone), 98, passed away September 3, 2019 at the House of Loreto in Canton after an extended illness. Born July 21, 1921, Elizabeth grew up in a large Italian family in the North Hill section of Akron. The daughter of grocery merchants Catherine and Phillip Polefrone, she was lovingly nurtured in an apartment above her parent's...
Dennis Lee Hazel
Sep 2, 2019
Dennis L. Hazel, age 75 of Massillon passed away on Monday, September 02, 2019. He was born in Massillon on September 24, 1943 to the late Chester and Mildred (Braun) Hazel. He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. He married Teri Lee Wilson on July 22, 1967. Dennis served his country in the United States Marine Corps....
Elenora M. Runyon
Sep 2, 2019
Elenora M. Runyon, age 87, of Massillon went to be with the LORD on September 2, 2019, surrounded by family, after a yearlong battle with Alzheimer disease. She was born on October 19, 1931; a daughter to the late Luther and Ethel Lewis. She was employed at Schuman Drug Store for 20 years, and then went on to Portage...
Dr. Kamal F. Bichara
Sep 1, 2019
Dr. Kamal Fouad Bichara 70 of Jackson Township passed away peacefully Sunday, September 1, 2019. He was born October 28, 1948 in Cairo, Egypt, son of the late architectural engineer Fouad and Helen (Arian) Bichara. He graduated with his doctorate from Oregon State, where he was also able to patent Liquid Crystal Thermography; a revolutionary system for breast cancer...
Melissa Ava Hoover
Aug 30, 2019
Melissa Ava Hoover, 50, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 29, 2019. Melissa was born on July 7, 1969 in Canton, OH the daughter of Kenneth and Catherine (James) Hoover. She was a lifelong resident of Stark County and a 1986 graduate of Timken High School. Melissa had a passion for dogs. She trained and boarded dogs...
Duane H Pagenkopf
Aug 29, 2019
Duane H Pagenkopf, age77 of Brewster passed away on August 29, 2019. He was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on October 22, 1941; a son to the late George and Catherine Pagenkopf. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Theresa, and his son Duane. Duane is survived by his brothers Leon Pagenkopf, John Garske, and Jim Garske;...
Mary "Sista" L. Robinson
Aug 29, 2019
Mary L. “Sista” Robinson, 78 of Massillon, went home to her Lord on Thursday, August 29, 2019. Mary was born on May 15, 1941 in Birmingham, AL the daughter of Eulic and Callie (McKithen) Smith. Mary worked at the Hoover Company for 30 years. Mary was married to Grady L. Robinson, Sr. and remained lifelong friends after divorcing. She...
