Thomas Lee Schlegel
Aug 13, 2017
Thomas “Tom” L. Schlegel, age 82, of Massillon, passed away on August 13, 2017. He was born in Canton, OH, on May 21, 1935 to the late Floyd and Ruth (Link) Schlegel. He was a 1953 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. He married Virginia Ann Strider on April 27, 1957, recently celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Tom worked...
Mary R. Fichter
Aug 13, 2017
Mary R. Fichter, age 90 of Massillon, passed away on Sunday evening. She was born on April 27, 1927 and was the daughter of Sebastian and Hilda (Bessler) Hamel. Mary was a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William Fichter and her son David Fichter. She is...
Edgar L. Reardon
Aug 11, 2017
Edgar L. Reardon, age 75 of Canton, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2017 at his home. He was born on May 17, 1942 in the Columbus area and was the son of the late Ernest and Hannah Reardon. They preceded him in death. After high school he enlisted in the United States Air Force, and served in Germany...
Gregory E. Mance
Aug 11, 2017
Gregory “Greg” E. Mance, age 65, of Perry Township went home to be with the Lord on August 11, 2017. He was born in Canton, Ohio on December 13, 1951 to the late Glenna Pringle and Eugene Mance. He was a 1970 graduate of Lincoln High School. He married Yolanda J. Peak on August 13, 1988 and they shared...
William Howard Houston
Aug 10, 2017
William Howard Houston, born June 23, 1961 passed away August 10, 2017. He is survived by sisters, Jonita Houston Broel, Margaret Houston Markham, Lieutitia Houston Hurd, and brother Jeffery Houston; and many nieces and nephews. A private ceremony is planned for a later date.
William J. Flood, Sr.
Aug 9, 2017
William J. Flood, Sr., age 64 of Massillon, passed away at his residence with his family at his side. He was born on March 11, 1953 in Massillon and was the son of Philip and Doris (Cook) Flood. They preceded him in death. He was a truck driver until illness forced him to retire. He was an avid sports...
William E. Goldsworthy
Aug 9, 2017
William E. Goldsworthy, 76, passed away following a brief illness on August 9, 2017. He was born in Canton on May 13, 1941. He retired from the Canton Police Department. Bill is survived by his wife, Michelle (Kasper) Goldsworthy; four step-children, Mike and Joe Cice, Chip (Marie) Keeler and Lisa (Kevin) Boron; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in...
Evelyn L. Graber
Aug 8, 2017
Evelyn L. Graber, 87 of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. She was born in Massillon on April 9, 1930, the daughter of George and Kathryn (Gates) Patterson. She retired from Tyson Roller Bearing in 1985. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James R. Graber, three sisters and a brother. She...
Mary M. Ramsey
Aug 7, 2017
Mary M. Ramsey, 64, passed away on August 7, 2017, following a brief illness. She was born in Richwood, WV to the late Lloyd and Elsie (Mowery) Burgess on December 6, 1952. Mary was a great cook and a caring and warm friend to all she met. She truly never met a stranger. Known as everyone’s aunt she cared...
Phyllis Mae Snyder
Aug 7, 2017
Phyllis M. Snyder, Age 73, of Canton passed away on August 07, 2017. She was born on August 15, 1944 to the late Phillip and Margaret Thomas in Hammond Indiana. She worked Saneese Services until her retirement. Phyllis enjoyed walks, trips to the country, going to garage sales, reading and was a movie buff. She fought Multiple Sclerosis for...
David H. Amstutz
Aug 6, 2017
David H. Amstutz, age 74; of Navarre, passed away on August 06, 2017. He was born in Canton on October 28, 1942 to the late Daniel and Elizabeth Amstutz. He was a 1961 graduate of Glenwood High School. He served in the Army National Guard. He owned and operated Amstutz Family Restaurant, D.D. Stutz’s Restaurant and Catering, and Jack...
Virginia L. Sepos
Aug 6, 2017
Virginia L. Sepos; age 96, of Massillon passed away on August 6, 2017. She was born in Massillon on October 15, 1920 to the late Edward and Lottie Ricosky. She married Bert Sepos in 1939 and they shared 69 years together until his passing in 2008. She worked for Bordners - Mayflower Shopping Center and retired in 1987. She...
Warren Thomas Eckroad, Jr.
Aug 6, 2017
Warren Thomas Eckroad, Jr. , 88, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2017, following a brief illness. He was born in West Lebanon on November 20, 1928 to the late Warren T. Eckroad, Sr. and the late Margaret (Lemmon) Becherer. Warren was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Sixteen St. John’s Church. He was...
Edgar Voshall
Aug 3, 2017
Edgar A. Voshall, 71, passed away following a brief illness. He was born in Massillon on July 23, 1946 to the late Benjamin F. and Pauline E. (Schumacher) Voshall. Ed was a graduate of Washington High School and the Kent State University. A long time educator and administrator in the Massillon area, he proudly helped to shape the minds...
John J Budnie, Jr.
Aug 3, 2017
John J. Budnie, Jr., 68, of Perry Township, passed away on August 3, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born in Canton, Ohio on March 9, 1949 to John Sr. and Rose (Yakubisin) Budnie. John was a 1967 graduate of Central Catholic High School and also a 1972 graduate of Kent State University. He held a real estate...
Rita L. Ross
Aug 3, 2017
Rita Lou Ross, 78 of Perry Township, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017. Rita was born on September 24, 1938 in Massillon, the daughter of the late Ernest and Virginia (Rush) Dayhuff. Rita was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1956 graduate of Washington High School. She retired from both the First Energy Corporation and Dollar...
Rosa Lee Lenain
Aug 3, 2017
Rosa Lenain, 52, passed away following an extended illness. She was born in California on September 14, 1964 to Frank and Patsy (Wood) Castorani of Scio. Rosa loved to cook and always helped take care of the needs of other people above her own. She is survived by her husband, Brian Lenain, whom she married on November 14, 1999;...
Verl Bishop Whitis
Aug 2, 2017
Verl Bishop Whitis, 83 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017 following a lengthy illness. Verl was born on March 31, 1934 in Towanda, IL the son of William and Mae (Edwards) Whitis. He grew up in Kentucky and moved to the area in the 50’s. Verl was a United States Army veteran. He worked for the Chrysler...
Virginia F. Dominick
Aug 2, 2017
It is with great sadness that the family of Virginia F. Dominick announces her death at the age of 80 on August 2, 2017. Virginia passed away at home surrounded by her family following a brief illness. Born December 7, 1936 in Wooster, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lillie (Plummer) Reed. Virginia graduated from...
Shane Andrew Sigley
Aug 1, 2017
Shane Andrew Sigley, age 28 of Massillon passed away unexpectedly on August 01, 2017. He was born June 20, 1989 in Massillon to Sheila R. Russell. He graduated from Washington High School. He honorably served his country in the U.S Army with deployments in Kuwait and Iraq. He was proud to have received the Army Achievement Medal, Army Good...
