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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,...
John W. Dorsey
Mar 31, 2025
John W. Dorsey, 71, of Canton, Ohio, passed away March 31, 2025. He was born on January 11, 1954 in Massillon, Ohio.
Music was John's passion, he enjoyed listening to any type of music. He was president of Men's Chorus and Community Men's Choir. John was a faithful member of Shiloh Baptist Church, where he was very active in his service...
Lee James Bowman
Mar 30, 2025
Lee James Bowman, 81, of Powell, Ohio, passed away March 30,2025. He was born February 15, 1944, in Massillon, Ohio to the late Audrienne and Gordon Bowman.
Lee enjoyed going on fishing trips to Canada, watching the Cleveland Guardians, attending concerts, maple cream sticks, and teaching. He loved his family and his career as a band director for Canton Local Schools...
Karen A. Baer
Mar 29, 2025
Karen A. Baer, 83, of Massillon, passed away March 29, 2025.
Karen was born on December 14, 1941 in Dalton, OH to the late Clair and Helen Eckard.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Larry “Mike” Baer; children Robert “Bob” Baer (Kati) and Shelly Wheeland (Greg); grandsons Ryan Neal (Stacy), Rob Neal, Christopher Baer and Jacob Baer; and brother,...
Susan Kay "Sue" Adams
Mar 28, 2025
Susan Kay "Sue" Adams of Massillon, left this earth on March 28th, 2025 and became the angel she has always been, entering the gates of heaven free of worry and pain.
Sue was born August 31, 1956 in Massillon, Ohio to the late Raymond and Charlotte Kiplinger. She graduated from Tuslaw High School in 1973 and went straight to work. She...
Clifford E. Whipkey Jr.
Mar 28, 2025
Clifford E. Whipkey Jr., 86, of Massillon, passed away at home on March 28, 2025.
He was born on March 25, 1939 to the late Clifford and Icel (Hoover) Whipkey in Steubenville, OH.
A 1957 graduate of Washington High School, he served in The United States Army. He managed Active Tire for 24 years, retiring from Hoover Company in 1994, and then...
George A. Murray
Mar 26, 2025
George A. Murray, 86, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away March 26, 2025. He was born on January 21, 1939 to the late James and Burdella (Dunlap) Murray.
In addition to his parents, George is preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia; brothers, Dale, Ted, Ken and Ron; sisters, Judy and Beverly; and his aunt Sarah and uncle George who he...
Robert W. Serdinak
Mar 26, 2025
Robert W. Serdinak of Jackson Township, Ohio passed away March 26, 2025 with his loving wife and family at his side. He was born on December 10, 1942 the second of six children born to the late John and June (Deckard) Serdinak. He married the love of his life, Carol Poole on February 13, 1960. They raised two loving and...
Carol Ann (Gardner) McConnell
Mar 26, 2025
Carol Ann (Gardner) McConnell, age 90, passed from this life to her heavenly home on March 26th, 2025. Born and raised in Massillon Ohio. Carol graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1952. She joined the Sisters of Charity and then graduated from St. John’s College with her BSN. At age 25, she returned home to Massillon and married Robert...
