All Obituaries

Judith Lyn Harris, 70, of Massillon, passed away peacefully, with her family at her side, on Wednesday morning, November 14, 2018.  Born in Massillon, June 29, 1948, a daughter to the late Paul and Ginny (Schaar) Getz, Judy graduated from Washington High School with the Class of 1966.  She had managed the former City Loan & Savings Company in Massillon.  A loving and devoted mom, grandma, sister and aunt, Judy placed her family at the center of her life.  In her...

Carolyn A. Peel, 71, of Jackson Township, passed away unexpectedly at her residence early Wednesday morning, November 7, 2018.  Born in Massillon, June 9, 1947, a daughter to the late Harry and Erma (Meyborg) Craig, Carolyn graduated from Washington High School with the Class of 1965.  She completed her undergraduate and graduate studies at Kent State, Akron and Ashland Universities and spent her professional career as a teacher and principal in the Massillon City School...

Gegi Michelle Drage, 53, of Navarre, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday morning, November 7, 2018.  Born in Massillon, January 27, 1965, a daughter to the late Arthur and Mildred (Smoot) Drage, Gegi graduated from Fairless High School with the Class of 1983 and played drums in the FHS marching band.  A member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Navarre, Gegi had worked for a time as a private duty caregiver with Visiting Angels.  She had most recently worked...

Our husband and father, Tom Hilbert, passed away under the lights Friday night, November 2nd, 2018 at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium.  He was there doing what he loved, watching the Massillon Tigers play football. Thomas Harry Hilbert was born November 29, 1937, in Massillon, Ohio, to Harry and Mary Hilbert and was a lifelong Massillon proud resident. He started following all Ohio sports in his youth and was a member of water ski teams at Myers and Portage Lakes.  He served four years...

Robert L. Seimetz, 60, of Jackson Twp., died Monday, October 29, 2018, after a courageous two year battle with pancreatic cancer.  Born August 12, 1958, to the late Howard and Nancy (Hansen) Seimetz, Robert is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Laurel (Custer) Seimetz; his daughter, Erin (Brian) Miller; his grandchildren, Lukas, Logan and Charlotte Miller; sisters, Holly (Cindy) Seimetz and Susan (Mark) Estep; sister-in-law, Cynthia (John) Roush and brother-in-law, Douglas (Sally)...

Robert Paul Chovan, Sr., 80, of Massillon, passed away quietly Sunday evening, October 21, 2018.  Born in Massillon, April 15, 1938, a son to the late Matthew and Susan (Sirotiak) Chovan, Robert graduated from Washington High School with the Class of 1956.  A member of St. John Lutheran Church, he was self-employed as a farmer and mechanic.  Always at his best while enjoying the company of family and friends, he especially enjoyed the family farm where he was born...

Jose Edwardo Tovar, 36, of Brunswick, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday afternoon, October 18, 2018.  Born in Weslaro, Texas, November 9, 1981, a son to Josefina and Candelario (Palomo) Tovar, Jose was employed at a local restaurant and was also working to complete his Ohio GED.  A loving husband, a devoted and fun-loving dad and brother and a treasured son, Jose’s memory will be cherished by his dear family, his extended family and many good friends. Preceded in...

Laverne Kay Geyer, 75, of Massillon, passed away quietly early Monday morning, October 15, 2018.  Born in Canton, March 1, 1943, a daughter to the late Lewis C. and Eva Mae (Blythe) Long, Laverne graduated from the former Glenwood High School with the Class of 1961 and had worked as a nurse’s aide at Shady Lawn Health Care Community in Dalton. A devoted wife and a loving mom and grandma, Laverne is predeceased by her parents; her husband, John Geyer and daughter, Christine...

James Timothy Emmons, 86, passed away September 30, 2018.  He was the youngest of eleven children, born April 12, 1932, to Emmitt and Grace (Anglemyer) Emmons in his beloved North Hill. He resided for 54 years in Jackson Township with his wife, Maxine (Olson) and retired as general manager for the Massillon AAA Auto Club.  Jim was a Korean War veteran, serving in the United States Navy, stationed in Norfolk, VA. Jim was extremely active in his community, acting as director of the...

Relda Mae “Skip” Roth, 90, of Massillon, passed away peacefully at her home early Friday evening, September 28, 2018.  Born in Massillon, October 4, 1927, the daughter of the late Chester A. “Ted” and Margaret E. (Humphrey) Roth, Skip graduated from Washington High School with the Class of 1945 and remained a loyal and devoted Tiger football fan her entire life.  She earned an associate degree from Wittenburg University and her teaching degree from the...