Dorothy Mae Gibbs
Jun 15, 2016
Dorothy Mae Gibbs, 80, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, following an extended illness. She was born in East Liverpool on August 21, 1935 to the late William and Phyllis (Herrington) Emmerling. Dorothy's love of children led her to become the Director of Donna Yants Nursery and Day Care, retiring in 2010. She will be remembered for her...
Pauline Willie Franklin
Jun 15, 2016
Pauline Willie Franklin, age 90 of Massillon, departed this life on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. She was born September 24, 1925 in Crenshaw County, Ala. The second oldest girl born to Thomas & Mary (Gunter) Russell, she moved to Massillon as a child. She lived and enjoyed most of her life in Massillon, staying the last several years with...
Edward S. Naccari
Jun 15, 2016
Edward S. Naccari, 58 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Edward was born on May 4, 1958 in Philadelphia, PA the son of Edward R. Naccari and Lillian (Solakian) Naccari. He was self-employed as a painter. Along with his parents he is survived by his son Steven E. Naccari and his sister Lisa Tucker. There will be...
Edward S Naccari
Jun 15, 2016
Edward S. Naccari, 58 of Massillon passed away Wednesday June 15, 2016. He was born May 4, 1958 in Philadelphia, PA the son of Edward R. Naccari and Lillian (Solakian) Naccari. He was a self employed painter. Along with his parents he is survived by his son Steven E. Naccari and his sister Lisa Tucker.
Beth Ann Collings
Jun 14, 2016
Beth Collings, age 72, passed away on June 14, 2016. She was born on July 30, 1943 to the late William and Maxine (Flaherty) Lease. She was a 1961 graduate of Washington High School, where she was the first female to play the big bass drum in the Massillon Tiger Swing Band. She married Jerry Collings on July 27,...
Robert H. Peters
Jun 14, 2016
Robert H. Peters, 73 of Perry Township, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. He was born on August 21, 1942 in Washington, D.C. and was the son of the late Fred and Irene Peters. Robert worked and retired from the Akron Beacon Journal. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Jayne "Patti" Peters-Benton...
Carolyn S. Tanner
Jun 14, 2016
Carolyn S. Tanner, age 67 of Perry Township, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. She was born on March 6, 1949 in Diana, WV and was the daughter of the late Raymond and Velma (Garvin) Tanner. Carolyn last worked at MCA Sign Company. Prior to that, she had worked at Century Products. Along with her parents, she was...
Christ "Chris" P. Liossis
Jun 13, 2016
Christ P. Liossis, age 87 of Massillon, OH, as a true Golden Glove Champion (1946), he fought his way through illness after illness and ended his fight surrounded by his loving family. He fell asleep to the Lord on June 13, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Peter C. and Mary P. Liossis. An inspiration to...
William G. Martin
Jun 11, 2016
William G. Martin, age 61 of Massillon passed away June 11, 2016 at his residence. He was born January 4, 1955 in Massillon. He is survived by his mother, Nadine Grizzard. No services are planned.
Mary M. Harting
Jun 11, 2016
Mary M. Harting, age 90 of North Canton, passed away June 11, 2016. Mary was born in Canton, Ohio on May 22, 1926 to the late Paul and Reva (Flory) Syler. She was a registered nurse having worked at doctor's office and nursing homes. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Harting,...
William "Bill" J. Hoffmeyer
Jun 9, 2016
William J. Hoffmeyer, age 85, passed away peacefully after a long illness on June 9 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center surrounded by family. Bill was born on July 15, 1930, in Canton, Ohio, to William and Lucille Hoffmeyer. He was a graduate of Lehman High School. He worked for TimkenSteel for 38 years and served in the United States...
Norma Jean Indorf
Jun 9, 2016
Norma Jean Indorf, 88, of Perry Township passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016. Norma was born on July 4, 1927 in Massillon, the daughter of Louis and Amanda (Heckathorn) Rider. She was a 1945 graduate of Washington High School and worked for Schrader's Grocery until her marriage to Dale in 1950. She was a lifelong and active member of...
Leonard Dale Whaley
Jun 8, 2016
Leonard Dale Whaley, 67, died peacefully June 8, 2016 in Clearwater, Florida. He is survived by his spouse Janice Sukash, sons Kenneth (Lee Ann) of Pickerington, Ohio and Jonathan (Melanie) of Pink Hill, North Carolina, stepdaughters Dana King of London, Ohio , Jody Sukash of Clearwater, Florida, and six grandchildren. Surviving siblings include Irene Giavasis (Louis), Elsie Schmucker, Esther...
Wade Hofacre
Jun 7, 2016
Wade Hofacre, age 88, of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at home. He was born on October 3, 1927, on a farm in West Lebanon, youngest son of the late Kelsie and Loretta Hofacre. Wade served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and in the Navy Reserves. He worked as a conductor for Nickel Plate...
Tamara "Tami" Sue (King) Pamer
Jun 7, 2016
Tamara "Tami" S. (King) Pamer, age 45, passed away on June 07, 2016. She was born in Massillon on September 06, 1970 to Calvin and Suzanne (Dunn) King. She was a 1988 graduate of Tuslaw High School. Tami married Randy Pamer on February 10, 1989 and they shared 27 wonderful years together. Tami worked as a Teacher's Aide. She...
John J. Sweeney Ii
Jun 6, 2016
John Sweeney II, 82 of Jackson Township, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016. John was born on June 30, 1933 in Butler, Pennsylvania, the son of John and Freda (Brown) Sweeney. John was a United States Army veteran. He graduated from Grove City University with a B.S. degree in Accounting. John worked as an accountant for 30 years and...
James E. Smith, Sr.
Jun 3, 2016
James E. Smith, Sr., passed away on June 3, 2016, at home surrounded by his family, following an extended illness. He was born in Birmingham, AL on November 25, 1949 to the late James and Cornelia Smith. James was a graduate of Washington High School and played football. He retired from Garn trucking. A dedicated family man, James enjoyed...
Shirley Marie Hamlet
Jun 3, 2016
Shirley Marie Hamlet passed away June 3, 2016. She was born in Guilford County, North Carolina on July 18, 1948 to Christine Milton and Willie Lee Mitchell. Later her mother married and step-father Daniel Florence played a major role in raising Shirley. Shirley was very gifted with many talents. Anyone who has ever heard her sing and play knows...
Carl O. Buchner
Jun 1, 2016
Carlyle O. "Carl" Buchner, 86 of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, June 01, 2016 at Aultman Hospital. He was born on December 22, 1929 in Novelty, Ohio and was the son of the late Oliver and Iva (Dines) Buchner. Carl worked for and retired from Jones Transfer where he drove trucks. He was a member of the First Assembly...
Thomas Gauze
May 30, 2016
Thomas Gauze age 47 of Massillon died May 30, 2016. He was born to Jimmie & Shirley (Uhl) Gauze. Tom was a painter by trade. His father preceded him in death and is survived by his mother Sshirley.
