Nov 18, 2024

Donald Willis Fletcher, 95, of Massillon, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024. Don was born on October 22, 1929 in Canal Fulton, OH the son of the late Willis and Alice (Gordon) Fletcher.

Don was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Massillon Washington High School. While in High School he met his forever 'Sweet Heart', Inez Knobloch,...

Nov 18, 2024

Nancy Jean Codispoti, 84, of Navarre, passed away on November 18, 2024 at Country Lawn Nursing Home.  

She was born on January 3, 1940 to the late Clarence and Esther (West) Russell in Canton, OH. 

A 1958 graduate of McKinley High School, Nancy retired from Canton Preschool in 2000.

Nancy is survived by her loving daughters, Lisa Codispoti and Jolinda (Sam) Seiple,...

Nov 18, 2024

Zora Grove, 97, of Jackson Township, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 18, 2024 at the Inn at University Village following an extended illness. Zora was born on October 28, 1927 in Canton, Ohio the daughter of the late Milan and Amelia (Ranic) Kragalott.

Zora graduated from Timken Vocational High School and Canton Actual Business College. She retired from the Jackson...

Nov 17, 2024

Ella Ann Lecorchick, beloved wife, mother, daughter, and friend, passed away surrounded by love on November 17th, 2024.

She was born to Anna and Lawrence Hart, who instilled in her a love of family, resilience, and creativity. She carried these values throughout her life, enriching the lives of those she touched.

A devoted wife to Keith Lecorchick, she was the heart of...

Nov 15, 2024

Todd D. Osborne, 74, of Massillon, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024 at Mercy Cleveland Clinic surrounded by his family. 

He was born on May 15, 1950 to the late Walter and Patricia (Davenport) Osborne in Massillon, OH. 

Todd was a 1968 graduate of Warren Western Reserve High School and retired from American Electric Power in 2012. He was dedicated to...

Nov 15, 2024

Ronda J. Egert, 57, of Massillon, passed away peacefully at home at the side of her devoted husband, John Egert, on November 15, 2024 after battling brain cancer for 13 months. 

She was born on April 16, 1967 in Cincinnati, OH. to Marvin and Delores (Melvin) Wilson. 

Growing up as the youngest of four siblings in Zanesville, OH. on 15 acres, she...

Nov 13, 2024

Susan Kowick Clark, 66, of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Windsor Medical Center on Thursday, November 13, 2024. Sue was born in Steubenville, Ohio on January 31, 1958, to the late Ben and Stella (Humienny) Kowick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Christina Kowick, and nephew T. Alexander Kowick. 

Susan was the youngest...

Nov 13, 2024

 Daniel H. “Danny” Flowers, 79, of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Daniel was born on July 5, 1945 in Massillon, the son of the late Herbert and Bertha (Gamble) Flowers.

 Danny was a lifelong resident of Massillon and attended Washington High School. He was a skilled commercial carpenter and retired after 35 years of service. Danny was an...

Nov 13, 2024

Marc James Majzoub, 64, passed away November 13, 2024. 

Marc was born on January 23, 1958, in Flint, MI to the late Zakaria Joseph Majzoub and Barbara Cox. He resided in Port Richey, FL for many years with his wife, where they enjoyed going on cruises, going fishing and eating out. Together, they loved to try different restaurants. Marc will be...

Nov 12, 2024

Linda N. Ulrich, 75, of Navarre, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Linda was born on January 8, 1949 in Canton, OH the daughter of the late John and Mildred (Boughman) Neumann.

Linda was a lifelong resident of Navarre, and a 1967 graduate of Fairless High School. She worked at Menches Brothers restaurant in Massillon for many years until her...

Nov 11, 2024

Milanka Dokman Wirth, 80, of New Philadelphia, passed away on November 11, 2024 at home. 

She was born on October 13, 1944 to the late Tom and Anna (Tica) Petroff in Canton. 

 She was a caring and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Milanka loved to play bingo and visiting with her neighbors. Earlier in life she enjoyed camping and boating.

 Milanka is...

Nov 9, 2024

Marilyn L. Sheaters, 95, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 9, 2024. 

Marilyn was born on March 15, 1929, in Massillon to the late Albert and Ethel (Bender) Wolfe. She was a 1947 graduate of Washington High School. She married the love of her life, Charles B. Sheaters on March 31, 1951. 

Marilyn loved to garden and will always...

Nov 8, 2024

Justin T. Reese, 36, of Massillon, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024. Justin was born on June 14, 1988 in Canton, Ohio, the son of Mike and Vicki (Phillips) Reese.

Justin was a lifelong resident of Massillon. He graduated from Southgate School in 2009. He enjoyed going to Day Service at First Christian Church in Canton. He was so happy...

Nov 5, 2024

Betty Janet Shafrath, 85, of Massillon, passed away on November 5, 2024 at Meadow Wind Health Care Center.

She was born on August 22, 1939 to the late Herbert and Opal (Lupardus) Parsons in Spencer, WV.

Betty worked as a waitress for 50 years predominantly at the Four Winds and Bender's Downtown Canton. She enjoyed...

Nov 2, 2024

Elaine M. Wade, 73, of Canton, passed away on November 2, 2024 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center.

She was born on February 20, 1951 to the late John and Anne (Appollonio) Stuhldreher in Canton, OH.

She was a 1969 graduate of Lincoln High School. A member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Canton, McKinley Eagles, and...

Nov 1, 2024

Dora Lynn Casto, 84, of Canal Fulton, Ohio passed away on November 1, 2024. She was born on September 19, 1940, in South Charleston, West Virginia to the late Ray and Elsie Cloxton.

In addition to being a devoted wife and homemaker, Dora attended Jackson Christian Church and Massillon Baptist Temple. Dora enjoyed taking care of people,...

Oct 31, 2024

Bonita "Bonnie" Lesh Rhodes, 74, of Perry Township, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024 in Canton, Ohio. Bonita was born on December 12, 1949 in Canton, Ohio the daughter of the late Delbert and Ladyne (Bourquin) Lesh.

Bonnie retired from Diebold following 28 years of service. She was an avid golfer and bowler in her younger...

Oct 31, 2024

Lela Monroe, 88, of Canton, Ohio, passed away October 31, 2024. She was born on January 4, 1936 to the late William and Reba Weekley.

Lela was devoted to her family, and enjoyed spending time with them. She loved to listen to Elvis, and enjoyed running Farmer Chuck's Garden Center with her late husband. Lela was very...

Oct 31, 2024

Linda passed away peacefully at home on October 31st following a brief illness. She was proceeded in death by her parents Edward and Margaret, her brother Roger and sister Judy. She leaves behind her beloved nieces Colleen, Lisa and Jennifer and nephews Daniel and Jeff along with many great nieces and nephews. And her beloved cats Grayson and Gabby....

Oct 31, 2024

Ryan L. Brown, 37, of Massillon, passed away on October 31, 2024.

He was born on January 20, 1987 to Gary and Rebecca (Shaffer) Brown in Canton, OH.

A 2007 graduate of Jackson High School, Ryan worked for Amore Services. He loved music and cars, if he saw a car he could tell you all...