All Obituaries

Martha Marie Sallo, 78, of Massillon, with her family gathered to her side, passed away peacefully but rather unexpectedly, early Wednesday morning, July 17, 2019.  Born in Dalton, April 22, 1941, a daughter to the late Nicklaus and Laura (Kampf) Fahrni, Martha graduated from Washington High School with the Class of 1959.  She worked for several years at Enterprise Aluminum then as a home heath aid with WestStark Family Services and Right at Home Home Care.  Her best work and...

Mary Jayne E. Lewis, 97, of Jackson Township, following a long and purposeful life, passed away peacefully, late Sunday afternoon, July 14, 2019.  Born in Massillon, May 5, 1922, a daughter to the late Charles A. and Lucille M. (Englehardt) Schultz, Mary Jayne graduated from Washington High School and the Aultman Hospital School of Nursing.  Her professional career was spent as an LPN, caring for her patients on Aultman North.  A faithful and active life-member of St....

James J. Harper, 83, formerly of Massillon, more recently of Bolivar, passed away peacefully in the presence of his children, on Friday afternoon, July 5, 2019.  Born on the family farm in Monroe County, Ohio, November 26, 1935, a son to the late Royden R. and Sarah (Egger) Harper, his family relocated to the Massillon area before Jim entered school.  He graduated from Washington High School with the Class of 1953 and had been a member of the Massillon Tiger...

Donna Mae Bingle, 91, of Massillon, with her children at her side, died peacefully late Thursday afternoon, July 4, 2019.  Born November 8, 1927, in East Greenville, a daughter to the late William and Flossie Kiehl, Donna graduated from Massillon Washington High School with the Class of 1945.  A life resident of Massillon, Donna retired from Massillon City Schools where she had worked as a secretary at the former Lorin Andrews Junior High and at Washington High School where she...

June Lamp, 96, of Massillon, our much loved mom, grandma, great-grandma and great-great grandma passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, June 30, 2019.  Born in Bellaire, Ohio, March 7, 1923, a daughter to the late Sherman and Betty (Shaffer) Banfield, June graduated from Bellaire High School in Belmont County, Ohio.  She was a homemaker and a Massillon area resident for most of her adult life.  She had also been a faithful and active member of the Massillon Church of...

Eleanor G. Warren, 87, of Massillon, with her children gathered to her side, passed away peacefully, early Sunday morning. June 23, 2019.  Born in Massillon on December 18, 1931, she was one of 15 children born to the late Edward and Helen (Watson) McGuire.  A sincere and gentle woman who loved unconditionally and walked humbly with her Lord, she was a devoted wife and mother, grandma, great-grandma and sister, and placed her family at the center of her life.  Eleanor retired...

Jonathan R. Arnold, 69, of Massillon, passed away quietly just after last call Saturday morning, June 22, 2019.  Born in Canton on July 23, 1949, a son to the late Loris and Elizabeth Arnold, Jon graduated from Massillon Washington High School and had worked at various jobs with several area businesses.  He had a restless heart and an artist’s soul that found peace in music.  To that end, he was a gifted musician who played and taught guitar.  Jon had a quiet...

Melanie Ann Stano, 64, of Jackson Township, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family, Monday afternoon, June 17, 2019.  Born in Canton, December 19, 1954, a daughter to Gene and Carolyn (Lewis) Doney, Melanie graduated from Canton Central Catholic High School with the Class of 1972.  A member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Massillon, she had pursued a career in banking for many years.  She was also a terrific cook and baker and enjoyed being around her...

Virginia Ann Boughman, 80, of Perry Township, passed away quietly, late Monday evening, June 17, 2019.  Born in Belmont County, Ohio, December 20, 1938, a daughter to the late George W. and Vivian (Palmer) Kelly, Virginia had been an area resident for most of her adult life.  She worked briefly for the former Surbey Feed & Supply in Navarre before beginning a career in real estate and leasing, rising to a vice presidency with T.K. Harris Commercial Real Estate Services in...

Nancy A. Martin, 87, of Massillon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, June 11, 2019, after having fought with courage and grace for several years against the effects of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.   Born October 10, 1931, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Nancy had been a home maker; a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She lived most of her adult life in Massillon and held membership in Pi Beta Phi Sorority, the Rotary Anns and the...