Joseph Kopache
Apr 16, 2025
In Loving Memory
Joseph (Butch) Kopache, cherished father, beloved brother, and the funniest guy on...
Paula Jo Rohrer
Apr 16, 2025
With great sadness, the family of Paula {Horsfall} Rohrer announces her sudden passing on April 16th, at 60 years of age.
Surviving to mourn her loss are her husband of 41 years and high school sweetheart, Rick; daughters Ashley and Andrea (Mark) Steiner; grandsons Henry and William; mother and step-father Dagna and William Wasem; mother- and father-in-law Theresa and Richard Rohrer;...
Joyce Ann Weisgarber
Apr 14, 2025
Joyce Weisgarber, 71, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2025. She was born on April 12, 1954 in Massillon, Ohio to the late Okie M. and Dorothy M. Hilterbrand.
Joyce was a 1972 graduate of Massillon Washington High School where she was a majorette. She worked for the Italian-American Club in Massillon for several years. Joyce also worked...
Howard Harper
Apr 13, 2025
Howard Harper, 95, a lifelong resident of Massillon, passed away on April 13, 2025 at his home. He was born on October 10, 1929 to the late Benjamin and Jean {Pulliam} Harper.
In addition to his parents, Howard was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Margueritta Harper; brothers, Harold Benjamin and Leroy Harper; sisters, Betty Harper and Beverly Ann Harper.
Howard...
Darlene Michelle Bryant
Apr 12, 2025
In Loving Memory of Darlene Michelle Bryant
With hearts full of love and gratitude for a life well-lived, we celebrate the legacy of Darlene Michelle Bryant, a woman whose voice, spirit, and unwavering faith touched countless lives. Darlene was born on April 21, 1963, in Massillon, Ohio, attended Massillon Washington Senior High School, and obtained her GED in 1981. She transitioned...
Robert Louis Leone
Apr 11, 2025
Robert Louis Leone, 84, of Massillon, passed away on April 11, 2025 at home .
He was born on May 15, 1940 to the late Antonio and Perrie (Dale) Leone in Flushing, OH.
He was a graduate of Flushing High School, Class of 1959. He was a veteran of The United States Army. Bob worked for Massillon Steel Castings for 21 years...
Stephen A, Zehnder
Apr 11, 2025
Stephen A. Zehnder, 73, of Canton, passed away on April 11, 2025, following a 7 year courageous battle with cancer.
He was born on April 10, 1952 to the late John and Maxine (Risher) Zehnder in Millersburg, OH.
He was a 1970 graduate of North Canton Hoover High School. Steve served for 21 years and retired from the United States Army, 762nd...
Edna I. Millard
Apr 10, 2025
Edna I. Millard, 65, of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Edna was born on April 22, 1959 the daughter of the late Donald 'Ducky' and Esther (Decker) Millard.
Edna was a lifelong resident of Massillon. She worked for Crown Cork and Seal for many years. She loved Bingo, traveling to Casinos, and spending time with her grand babies....
Norman R. Dean
Apr 8, 2025
Norman R. Dean went to meet his Savior on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Norm was born on May 27, 1941, in Altoona, Pennsylvania to his parents, Warren and Beatrice Dean.
He graduated from Altoona High School and received an Associate's Degree from Penn State in Engineering. After working for Norton Company and the Hoover Company, Norm became a State Farm Insurance...
B.V. 'Butch' Keyes
Apr 6, 2025
B.V. ‘Butch’ Keyes crossed over surrounded by her family Sunday, April 6, 2025 after an extended illness. She was born in Nemacolin, PA to Frank L. and Elizabeth (Schuman) Palcko.
She retired from Nickles Bakery after 30 years of service and was a volunteer of the American Red Cross with 45 years of service. In her spare time, Butch could be...
Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Williams
Apr 6, 2025
Cynthia Ann Williams, 72, beloved wife of Robert M. Williams, passed away at her home, surrounded by her family on April 6, 2025. She was born on January 16, 1953 to the late Walter and Josephine {Zitek} Myers.
In addition to her parents, Cindy was preceded in death by her sister Diane Rue.
Cindy is survived by her loving husband of 50...
Clifford Whipkey III
Apr 6, 2025
Clifford E. Whipkey III, 50, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on April 6, 2025 at Aultman Hospital Massillon ER.
He was born on June 1, 1974 to the late Clifford E. Whipkey Jr. and Betty (Turner) Whipkey in Massillon, OH.
A 1992 graduate of Washington High School, he was a tool & die maker for Crown Cork and Seal. He earned his...
Joyce (Jenkins) Gotch
Apr 3, 2025
Joyce was born January 10, 1928, in Flushing, Ohio; the daughter of the late William H. Jenkins and Catherine (Arnold) Jenkins. She was raised in Flushing and moved to North Lawrence, Ohio at the age of 11.
Joyce was a 1946 graduate of Washington High School. She was in the banking business for 35 years. Starting at the State Bank in...
Vietta June Mayle
Apr 3, 2025
Vietta June Mayle, 81, of Massillon, passed away on April 3, 2025. She was born in Canton on January 28, 1944 to the late Roscoe and Emma Mayle.
In addition to her parents, Vietta was preceded in death by her beloved husband Floyd Mayle, baby daughter Paulette Irene Mayle, son Gregory Lewis Mayle, grandsons William Raymond Johns and Dylan Scott Johns,...
James Edward Gessner
Apr 2, 2025
James E. "Jim" Gessner, 86, of Navarre, passed away on April 2, 2025. He was born in McKeesport, PA on May 18, 1938 to Francis and Bizz {Gibbons} Gessner.
In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his brothers Ralph and Tom (Marlene) Gessner.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Mary; sons Mike (Sheryl) Gessner...
James William Keller Sr.
Apr 2, 2025
James W. Keller Sr. “Jim”, 73, of Canton, OH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
Jim was born in Canton, OH on June 16, 1951 to the late Forrest and Margaret (Pfaus) Keller. He was a 1970 graduate of Perry High School. In 1969, Jim married the love of his life, Pat, whom he had been together with since...
Dr. Richard Allen Langsdorf and Doris J. Langsdorf
Apr 2, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Doris Jean (Gill) Langsdorf and Dr. Richard Allen Langsdorf, beloved married couple of 65 years, who passed away peacefully on Monday, March 31, 2025 at the age of 84 years and on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 aged 85 years respectively. They were surrounded by their three loving daughters.
Doris...
Roy Joseph Chaddock
Apr 2, 2025
Roy Joseph Chaddock, 81, of Canton, passed away on April 2, 2025 at Aviva Hills Senior Living.
He was born on May 11, 1943 to the late Joseph and Doris (Booth) Chaddock in Canton, OH.
Roy was a graduate of Carrollton High School, Class of 1961. He retired from East Ohio Gas Company. He loved cars, drag racing, fishing, hunting, bowling and...
Frederick George Kritzer
Apr 2, 2025
Frederick George Kritzer, 74, of Shelby, passed away on April 2, 2025 at Shelby Pointe Nursing Home.
He was born on January 12, 1951 to the late Paul and Donna (Brockman) Kritzer in Massillon, OH.
He was a graduate of Washington High School. Fred worked for the Massillon Public Schools as a janitor for many years. He was a member of St....
Laura Lee Weisgarber
Apr 1, 2025
Laura Lee Weisgarber, 61, of Canton, passed away surrounded by her family on April 1, 2025 at Aultman Hospital.
Laura was born on November 5, 1963 to Robert Weisgarber and the late Jane (Howells) Weisgarber in Massillon, OH.
Laura graduated from Jackson High School, Class of 1982 and received her Bachelors of Arts in Accounting and MIS from The Ohio State University,...
