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Janet L. Manweiler
Jul 29, 2018
Janet L. Manweiler, age 68 of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at her home. She was born on February 7, 1950 in New Milton, WV and was the daughter of the late Rueben and Hattie Dona (Burrows) Dillon. Janet worked at and retired from Rose Lane Health Care Center and was a member of Link Church...
Gerald Kemp
Jul 28, 2018
Gerald L. Kemp age 74 of Massillon passed away July 28, 2018 at his residence. Gerry was born Wednesday October 14, 1942 in Massillon to the late Arvine & Verna (Peterson) Kemp. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Kenneth & Richard Kemp and two sisters Mary Cantwell and Eleanor Kemp. He is...
Viola Maxine Douglas
Jul 28, 2018
Viola Maxine Douglas, age 91 of Massillon, went Home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 28, 2018. She was born on March 30, 1927 in Cherry Fork, WV and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Amelia (Spitler) Mallett. Maxine worked at and retired from MCA Sign Company. She was a member of Crystal Springs Bow...
Betty J Van Voorhis
Jul 28, 2018
Betty J. "Podge" Van Voorhis, age 78, of Massillon, passed away July 28, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center. She was born on March 12, 1940; a daughter of the late Lewis and Margaret Dewalt. She was an LPN at local hospitals and nursing homes, and former member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Betty enjoyed crossword puzzles and visiting casinos....
Margaret "Peg" Duffy
Jul 28, 2018
Margaret “Peg” Duffy, age 77 of Jackson Twp. Passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 28, 2018. She was born on June 06, 1941 to the late Edward and Margaret Miller. She married Roger Duffy on May 11, 1963. Peg retired as a Medical Assistant. She was a spiritual person, who loved her family and animals. She...
Jo Ann Weisgarber
Jul 27, 2018
Jo Ann Weisgarber, born on January 16th, 1955 passed away in her home on July 27th, 2018 at the age of 63. A memorial will be held for her at the Oaks Club in Massillon on Thursday, August 2nd at 6:30pm. Jo Ann was often quoted saying that her biggest dream in life was to be a wife, mother,...
G Renee Moore
Jul 25, 2018
G. Renee Moore, 59, of Massillon, OH, will be remembered as a dedicated wife, exceptional daughter, caring big sister, understanding friend, and best of all, a loving, nurturing, strong, and devoted mother. She was a law abiding and diligent ambassador to the Kingdom of Heaven. Renee loved to work about. Even when battling a number of ailments she persisted...
Tammy J. Norton
Jul 24, 2018
Tammy J. Norton, age 52 of Lexington, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. She was born on January 25, 1966 in Canton, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Fletcher and Delores (Hayes) Maney. She is survived by her son, Todd Norton, her daughter, Victoria Norton, her siblings, Robert (Carol) Maney, Shirley (Geary) King and James...
Harold L. "Lee" Bash
Jul 24, 2018
Harold L. “Lee” Bash, Jr., 76 of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Massillon on May 20, 1942 and was the son of the late Harold L. Sr. and Margaret (Calhoun) Bash. Lee was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force for 4 years, including one year in Viet...
Craig A Robinson
Jul 23, 2018
Craig Alan Robinson, 68, of Jackson Township, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 23, 2018 at the Aultman Compassionate Care Center. He was born on February 24, 1950 to the late Lance and Ramona (Markhart) Robinson in Saginaw, Michigan. He grew up in Midland, MI and married Paula Davis on November 8, 1975. After attending Midland High School,...
Ruth C. Beatty
Jul 22, 2018
Ruth C. Beatty, age 71, went home to be with the Lord on July 22, 2018. She was born in Massillon on November 22, 1946 to the late William and Gladys Byers. Ruth worked for Midwestern Industries. She enjoyed dancing, crafts and spending time with her family. She is survived by her son Don (Ashli) Beatty; her grandchildren Brittany...
Wanda Faye Farris
Jul 20, 2018
Wanda Faye Farris Age 86 of Massillon passed away July 20, 2018 at her residence with her family present. She was born August 7, 1931 in Massillon, Ohio to the late Carl and Francis (Myra) Isler. She was a graduate of Washington High School and worked at Farris Produce. She loved family gatherings, cooking for her family, reading and...
Helen "Dumpy" Ramsey
Jul 20, 2018
Helen “Dumpy” Brown Ramsey, 88, passed away on July 20, 2018, following an extended illness. She was born in Massillon on July 11, 1930 to the late Wilbur J. and Nellie (Rohn) Brown, Sr. She was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1949. Helen was dedicated to her family. Helen is survived by her children, Mark R....
Cheryl "Sherry" J. Freetage
Jul 20, 2018
Cheryl Joy (“Sherry/ Nana”) Conder Freetage, 71, of Massillon, passed away on July 20, 2018 at her home. She was born on September 21, 1946 in Tucson, Arizona to the late James and Ruby (Gray) Conder. She is survived by her loving sons James P. Freetage and Jon (Jaime) Freetage; her four grandchildren James, Jordyn, Jonny and Jaycie; brother...
Anthony D Clemens
Jul 19, 2018
Anthony D. Clemens, 61, of Massillon, passed away on July 19, 2018. He was born on December 17, 1956 to the late Charles and Mary Ann (Kolich) Clemens. He is survived by his wife, Beth Clemens and daughter Natalie Clemens. At this time no services are planned.
John W. Knisely
Jul 19, 2018
John W. Knisely, 76 of Perry Township, passed away on Thursday, July, 19, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born on May 15, 1942 in Dover, Ohio and was the son of the late John A. and Mildred (Dawson) Knisely. John served his country for 9 years in the U.S. Navy. He was a retired truck driver Along...
Katheryne Halco
Jul 19, 2018
Katheryne Halco age 87 passed away July 19, 2018. She was born June 30, 1931 in Massillon to the late Nikola & Dorothy (Manojlovic) Nikolis. She had owned Halco’s Flowers. Katie was a member of the Martha Society and volunteered with Meals on Wheels. Her husband Kenneth passed in 2013. She was predeceased by a sister Mary Nussbaumer and...
Kathleen G. Longwell
Jul 19, 2018
Kathleen G. Longwell, 66 of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018. Kathleen was born on May 6, 1952 in Canton, Ohio the daughter of the late Mike and Martha (Malobabich) Zimer. She was a lifelong resident of the area. Kathleen worked in the banking industry for over 30 years. Kathleen was an avid Cleveland and Ohio State...
Richard W. Gessner
Jul 18, 2018
Richard Gessner Richard (Dick) Winfield Gessner, founder of Massillon Cable TV, Inc. died at his home on July 18. Born June 30, 1928, Dick was a 1950 graduate of Bucknell University and a Massillon resident and business owner for more than 50 years. He and Susan (his wife of 67 years) founded Massillon Cable TV (now MCTV) in 1965....
Cheryl Jean Snyder
Jul 16, 2018
Cheryl Jean Snyder, born on April 12, 1947, passed away on July 16, 2018 with her family by her side after a brief illness. Cheryl worked at the Hospitality House. She is survived by her husband, Terry Snyder; sons, Gary (Tammy) and Larry (Lori) McLaughlin; two brothers, Dave and Mike Bowman; and granddaughters, Emily McLaughlin and Alyssia Perrotta. Friends...
