Lorraine Marie Barkan
May 31, 2017
Lorraine M. Barkan, age 64 of Tuscarawas Twp, passed away May 31, 2017. She was born on Nov. 4, 1952.She graduated in 1971 from Tuslaw High and attended Kent State University for an associate degree in education. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gladys Barkan and Herman Barkan. Survived by sisters, Arlene Barkan of Cortland,OH and Dr....
Julia Glosser
May 31, 2017
Julia “Julie” M. Glosser, age 87 of Perry Twp, passed away on May 31, 2017. She was born in Massillon on January 13, 1930 to the late Elmer and Lucy (Foltz) Indorf. She was a 1948 graduate of Washington High School. Julie married Dr. James Glosser on September 20, 1951 and they shared 49 years together until his passing...
Dolores B. Sheehan
May 31, 2017
"Together Again" Dolores Brinker Sheehan passed on Wednesday May 31 at the age of 97 while still residing in her home. She was the daughter of Marie and Archie Brinker. Carl Sheehan, her husband of 57 years, preceded her in death in 2003. Dolores and Carl designed the home they built together in a woods of wildflowers. Dolores was...
Ruth E. Biddle
May 30, 2017
Ruth E. Biddle, 97 of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Altercare of Navarre. She was born on September 25, 1919 in Massillon and was the daughter of the late George L. and Edna M. (Jacobs) Notman. Ruth was an area resident all of her life, but enjoyed spending the winter months in Ft. Myers, FL...
Janice "Beak" Arlene Crofut
May 28, 2017
It is with great sadness that the family of Janice Arlene (Beak) Crofut announces her passing at the age of 76 on May 28, 2017 after a long and hard fought battle with Alzheimer’s Dementia. Born April 1, 1941 in Massillon, Ohio she was the daughter of the late David and Ruth (Geibel) Reese. She graduated from Massillon Washington...
Charles F. Moore
May 27, 2017
Charles F. Moore, 71, passed away on May 27, 2017, following an extended illness. He was born in Massillon on May 2, 1946 to the late Thomas and Dorothy (Heather) Moore. Chuck was a veteran of The United States Army and was a retiree of National Lime & Stone. He was a member of The Sons and Daughters of...
Barbara Jo Kearns
May 27, 2017
Barbara Jo Kearns, 61, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Affinity Medical Center. She was born on July 5, 1955 in Salem, Ohio to Harold and Mary (Reed) Allison. Barbara retired as a caregiver and worked for the Wishing Well Manor. She enjoyed gambling, shopping and spending time with her family. Her greatest pride...
Edith Mae Buck
May 26, 2017
Edith M. Buck, 91 of Massillon, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017. Edith was born on May 31, 1925 in Fairplain, WV the daughter of Fred and Virgie (Rhodes) Fields. Edith worked in the kitchen at Rose Lane Health Care Center. She was a member of the Massillon Baptist Temple where she was active with the Bus Ministry. Edith...
Joyce E. Forelines
May 25, 2017
Joyce E. Forelines, 84 of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at her home with her family at her side following a long battle with ovarian cancer. She was born in Brookings, South Dakota on September 11, 1932 and was the daughter of the late Earnest and Pearl A. (Barton) Enevoldsen. Joyce was a faithful member of...
Russell F. Showers
May 24, 2017
Russell Francis Showers “TOGETHER AGAIN!” Russell F. Showers made his final journey to Heaven joining his wife Helen May 24, 2017. Russell was born in Massillon in 1920’s living with his family on 11th Street SE. He was the son of Bertha Viola Brittain Showers and Charles Woodward Showers previously of Beaver Falls, Pa. His father work for the...
Thomas Glen Winkhart
May 24, 2017
Thomas G. Winkhart, age 85, died on May 24, 2017, at his home. He was born on April 4, 1932, in Navarre, Ohio, to Glen Winkhart and Louise (Padula) Augusta. Tom was raised by his grandmother, Carmella Padula, and his aunt, Tassie Padula. He graduated in 1950 from Navarre High School, where he lettered in three sports and earned...
Charles "Chuck" Richard Aneshansel
May 24, 2017
Charles “Chuck” R. Aneshansel, 83, of Massillon, passed away on May 24, 2017 at Affinity Medical Center. He was born on December 20, 1933 in Newport, Kentucky to the late Edwin and Helen (Meyer) Aneshansel. Chuck was a 1955 graduate of The Ohio State University where he received his bachelor’s degree. He also proudly served his country in the...
Daniel L. Flowers
May 23, 2017
Daniel L. Flowers, age 51 of Cincinnati, OH passed away Tuesday May 23, 2017 at his residence. Daniel was born Thursday February 10, 1966 in Massillon, OH to Owens & Phyliss (Young) Flowers. He was a graduate of Washington High School and served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was employed in the construction business and was...
Judy Ann Price
May 23, 2017
Judy would like to let you know that her work here is done. She received a call, a sort of an offer you can’t refuse, for an appointment from which she will not be returning. This assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus, a reunion with family and friends she has not seen in a long time. Her new...
Rebecca A. Piatt
May 23, 2017
Rebecca A. Piatt, 70 of Lawrence Township, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Becky was born on July 27, 1946 in Massillon the daughter of the late Ford and Margaret (Weidner) Hossler. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1964 graduate of Tuslaw High School. Becky was a home health aide and worked part-time at the...
Jerry Allan Grendahl
May 22, 2017
Jerry A. Grendahl, 75, passed away on May 22, 2017, following an extended illness. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on August 20, 1941 to the late Clarence and Lyda (Taggats) Grendahl. He was a veteran of The United States Navy and The United States Airforce. He retired from the United States Postal Service. He is survived by his...
George R. Iams
May 22, 2017
George R. Iams, 84 of Canton, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017 following a brief illness. George was born on October 7, 1932 in Massillon the son of the late Cash and Goldie (Fogle) Iams, Sr. He was a 1950 graduate of Washington High School. Following graduation he enlisted into the Army and served our country during the...
Joy L. Joseph
May 22, 2017
Joy Louise Joseph, 97, passed away on May 22, 2017 following a brief illness. She was born in Brewster on February 4, 1920 to the late George T. and Evelyn (Woods) Nestor. Joy was a graduate of Brewster High School and Canton Actual Business College. With her late husband, Cecil J. Joseph, they owned and operated the Farmfresh Dairy...
John D. Meanor
May 20, 2017
John D. “Jack” Meanor, 66 of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017. He was born in Massillon on January 14, 1951 and was the son of John and Ruthanne (Normile) Meanor. They preceded him in death. After 27 years, Jack retired from Republic Steel where he was a machinist. Prior to that, he worked at Superior Brand...
Mary Gorby
May 20, 2017
Mary “Pat” Gorby, age 82, of Massillon went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 20, 2017. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia on August 30, 1934. Mary was a member of Massillon Baptist Temple. She loved her family and will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mary is survived by her children; Linda...
