All Obituaries

Cynthia A. Guleff, 73, formerly of Massillon, most recently of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away Monday evening, October 4, 2021, following a period of declining health.  Born in Memphis, December 7, 1947, a daughter to the late James H. and Sarah (Lankford) Nichols, Cynthia worked for a time as an LPN.  After leaving nursing she held several different jobs and while living in Massillon, worked as a cashier at the Massillon Marc’s in the Amherst Shopping...

Elizabeth A. “Betty” Lint, 83, of Navarre, passed away peacefully, Tuesday evening, September 28, 2021, in the comfort of her daughter’s home, with her husband and family gathered to her side.  Born in Portland, Oregon, May 30, 1938, a daughter to the late Frank and Jewel Kerns, Betty had been a Navarre-area resident for much of her adult life.  She retired from Nickles Bakery after 25 years of service working on the bakery lines.  A devoted wife and a loving...

Timothy M. Cope, 72, of Dalton, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home and with his family at his side, late Sunday evening, September 26, 2021.  Born in Canton, June 26, 1949, a son to the late Frank and Faye (Johnson) Cope, Tim graduated from Canton McKinley High School with the Class of 1967.  An honorably discharged veteran of the US Air Force, he served in Vietnam and earned the rank of sergeant.  Tim went on to retire from Timken Steel where he had worked as a...

Porter Shurr “Pete” Welch, Jr., 78, of Jackson Township, passed away on September 16, 2021. Born February 23, 1943, in Lakewood, Ohio, to the late Porter Shurr Welch, Sr. and Virginia Mae (Stockdale) Welch, Pete graduated from Massillon Washington High School in 1961.  He went on to study chemistry, initially at Case Institute of Technology, ultimately graduating from Kent State University in 1971. While in college, Pete began his career in packaging, working summers at...

Linda E. Gehrlich, 81, of Massillon, passed away quietly Tuesday evening, September 14, 2021, following a period of declining health.  Born in Massillon, August 11, 1940, a daughter to the late Emil and Glenna (Kemp) Welty, Linda graduated from Jackson Memorial High School with the Class of 1958.  A beloved wife, sister and aunt, she retired following 20 years of service from Manor Care Skilled Nursing Center where she had worked as a cook.  She did, in fact, enjoy cooking for...

Carl J. Truax, 97, of Massillon, passed away peacefully at his residence and in the company of his family, late Saturday afternoon, September 4, 2021.  Born January 26, 1924, in Beallsville, Ohio, a son to the late John A. and Lorena F. (Henthorne) Truax, Carl is the last surviving of his eight siblings – six sisters and two brothers.  A faithful and supportive member of Massillon Baptist Temple and a devoted husband, dad, grandpa and great-grandpa, he placed his faith and...

Robert (Bob) Lind, 86, lost his battle with Lewy Body Dementia, September 3, 2021. A loving husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend; he will be missed. Bob was born in Navarre, Ohio on June 21, 1935 and was married to his loving wife, Donna, in 1955. He worked for Republic Steel for 30 years, retiring at the age of 48. Bob and Donna enjoyed their retirement in Florida in the Venice and Englewood area for 34 years. They spent their free time doing the things they...

Mildred Ilene Millar, 90, of Massillon, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family, early Wednesday morning, September 1, 2021.  Born May 12, 1931, in Beatrice, West Virginia, a daughter to the late Olin and Ona (Elliot) Border, the family relocated to Massillon in time for Millie to graduate from Washington High School with the Class of 1950.  While in high school she played trumpet in the Tiger “Swing” Band. A devoted wife and a loving and supportive mom,...

Robert W. Mayfield, 95, formerly of Massillon, more recently of Holiday, Florida, passed away there, in the comfort of his daughter’s home, on Sunday afternoon, August 22, 2021.  Born in Massillon, January 19, 1926, a son to the late Peter and Zora (Mathis) Mayfield, Bob graduated from Washington High School with the Class of 1944.  He served honorably in the US Army during the final year of World War II and received both the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star medals along with...

Lauretta A. Elliott, 76, of Navarre, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, August 5, 2021.  She was born on July 16, 1945, in Bolivar, Ohio to the late Chester and Evelyn (Agnes) Gilbert.  Lauretta attended Stark State College and returned to academics throughout her life.  She had worked as a secretary for several businesses over the years and had been a parishioner of St. Clement Holy Family Church in Navarre, Ohio. When not working as a secretary or pursuing her passion...