Thomas D. Hammer
Oct 2, 2016
Thomas D. Hammer, 64 of Perry Township, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016. Tom was born in Massillon on July 17, 1952 the son of the late Donald and Ruthella (Kenney) Hammer. He owned and operated Hammer Heating & Cooling for 20 years. Tom enjoyed fishing, gardening, traveling, art and watching his favorite teams, the Massillon Tigers, O.S.U. football...
Rosemary Weaver
Oct 1, 2016
Rosemary Weaver On October 1, 2016, Rosemary Weaver of Canton lost her courageous battle against Carcinoid Cancer and Parkinson's disease. She was born to the late Harold and Dorothy (Santarelli) Hockinbury on February 18, 1951 in Bellaire and raised in Shadyside. She graduated in 1969 from Bellaire St. John High School and Columbus Business University in 1970. Rosie worked...
Bonifacia Gomez
Oct 1, 2016
Bonifacia Gomez, 91 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2016. Boni was born on June 18, 1925 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Jose Andres Martin and Angela Corral. She was raised in Salamanca, Spain during the Spanish Civil War and migrated to Massillon in 1956. Soon after that her family joined her in Massillon. She was...
Jo Anne Richey
Sep 30, 2016
Jo Anne Richey, 85, passed away on September 30, 2016, following a brief illness. She was born in Moorhead, MS on November 21, 1930 to the late Harry G. and Betty Iola (Power) Shelton. Jo Anne was a devoted wife and mother, who was always there when family needed her. She loved to travel and made many trips to...
Molly Washington
Sep 28, 2016
Molly Hurd Washington, age 100, of Massillon, entered eternal peace at The Laurels Healthcare Center in Massillon on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 following a brief illness. Molly was born on November 5, 1915 in Wetumpka, AL the daughter of the late Willie and Picola Cain Hurd. She met and married the late Albert Washington on February 2, 1937. To...
James "Jim" E. Long
Sep 28, 2016
James "Jim" E. Long, age 83, passed away on September 28, 2016. He was born on July 30, 1933. Jim was a 1951 graduate of Washington High School and a 1959 graduate of Miami University. Jim served his country in the U.S. Army for 2 years. He worked at Republic Steel for 12 years and Jenkins and Hammersmith Insurance...
David G Staaf
Sep 28, 2016
David G. Staaf, age 79 of Massillon passed away September 28, 2016. He was born June 24, 1937 in Youngstown to the late Glenn W. & Sally (Hopkins) Staaf. After high school he joined the US Marines. Dave served in Viet Nam and retired after 20 years with an Honorable Discharge. In 1982 he and Linda moved to Massillon....
Donna Lynn Knopf
Sep 26, 2016
Donna Lynn Knopf, 53 of Bolivar, passed away Monday, September 26, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family following a lengthy illness. Donna was born on February 12, 1963 in Canton, the daughter of the late John and Maxine (Overfield) Knopf. She was a lifelong resident of the area. Donna was a loving mother and devoted wife. She...
Donald J. Gutshall
Sep 25, 2016
Donald J. Gutshall age 79 of Canton passed away September 25, 2016. Donnie was born December 11, 1936 in Massillon to the late Roy & Mary (Dillon) Gutshall. Donnie was a graduate of Washington High School and served in the Marine Corp. He and his nephew Kent Gutshall and late brother Ralph owned and operated T. J. Dillon's Pub...
Ljubica Marinkovich
Sep 25, 2016
Ljubica Marinkovich, 84 of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016. She was born on August 23, 1932 in Pjescanica, Croatia and was the daughter of the late Mile and Ana Dragojevic. She immigrated to America in 1966 with her husband and children. She worked at and retired from the former Perry Rubber Company where she was known...
Marva J. Robinson
Sep 24, 2016
Marva J. Anderson – Robinson passed away suddenly at her home on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Marva was born on August 9, 1937 in Canton the daughter of the late Early and Jessie Anderson – Bray. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her step-father Freddie C. Bray and brothers, Donald, Ronald and Wallace Anderson. She...
Henry "Hank" F. Lindsay
Sep 23, 2016
Henry "Hank" F. Lindsay, age 92, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 23, 2016. He was born on May 07, 1924 to the late Roy and Rose Lindsay in Canal Fulton. Hank was a graduate of Canal Fulton High School. He married the love of his life, Maxine Fothergill on June 30, 1945 and they...
Nancy Jane Huth
Sep 21, 2016
Nancy Jane Huth, 76 of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2016. She was born on March 15, 1940 in Powhatan Point, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Edith Krock. She graduated from Powhatan Point High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Ohio University. Prior...
Jayden Jermaine Darnail Knox
Sep 21, 2016
Jayden Jermaine Darnail Knox, 4 months, his little Angel was called home unexpectedly on September 21, 2016. He was born in Canton on May 12, 2016 to Malik Knox and Ebony Starr Jackson. Jayden is survived by his brothers, Jadyce Thigpen and Malik Knox, Jr.; sisters, Talisa Howard, Jayah Thigpen, Kamil Knox, Jaylynn Knox and Asia Knox; grandparents, Tina...
Lori Ann (Minarcheck) Mick
Sep 21, 2016
Lori Ann (Minarcheck) Mick, age 55, passed away surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 16, 1961 in Canton to the late Joseph and Orlina(Williams) Minarcheck. She was a graduate of Perry High School and Akron University. She married Roy L. Mick on July 12, 1980 and they shared 36 years together and he survives her....
Alyce J. Bishop
Sep 18, 2016
Alyce J. "Pee Wee" Bishop, R.N., 84, of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Massillon, passed away on September 18, 2016 following an extended illness. She was born in Massillon on September 13, 1932 to Arthur J. and Coyla (Braucher) Fritz who preceded her in death. Alyce graduated from the Aultman School of Nursing and worked as a Registered Nurse...
Nicholas Paul Capalingo
Sep 15, 2016
Nicholas Paul Capalingo, 22 of Massillon, died on Thursday, September 15, 2016 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born in Canton on July 30, 1994. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Paul Messeheimer in 1992 and William McHenry in 2007. He is survived by his daughter, Emerson Baker, his mother, Kelly (fiancé Robert McMullen)...
Lila J. Graham
Sep 15, 2016
Lila J. Graham, 83 of Perry Township, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016. Lila was born on June 30, 1933 in Cleveland, the daughter of the late Nelson and Edna (Osterland) Gilbert. She worked at Richville Elementary and Perry High School retiring in 1992 after 28 years of service. She was an active member at Trinity U.M.C. where she...
Debora L. Myers
Sep 14, 2016
Debora L. Myers, 57 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016. Debbie was born on April 18, 1959 in East Liverpool, Ohio the daughter of the late Donald and Carolyn (Sargent) Patterson. She was a 1977 graduate of Washington High School. Debbie was employed at Fiber Corr until she became ill. She enjoyed puzzles, and spending time with...
Evelyn Ann Sibley
Sep 10, 2016
Evelyn Ann Sibley, age 80 of Navarre, passed away on September 10, 2016. Evelyn was born to R.B. and Viola Rasberry on October 17, 1935, in Mittie, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant son, Ronald; a sister and a brother. She is survived by her husband, Joseph V. Sibley with whom she celebrated 61...
