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Mike Roth
Mar 12, 2025
Mike Roth, 75, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Mike was born on March 22, 1949 in Canton, Ohio the son of the late John 'Jack' and Frances Roth.
Mike was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1967 graduate of Central Catholic High School. He loved playing basketball, baseball, and golfing. He was a member...
David Allen
Mar 10, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of David "Dave” C. Allen announce his passing on Monday, March 10, 2025. Dave passed away on March 10th at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio with his wife Kathi at his side. Dave was born on October 13, 1951 to the late Charles and Verna Allen.
Dave was a graduate of Washington High...
Bobby Lee Stafford
Mar 9, 2025
Bobby Lee Stafford, 82, of Massillon, passed away on March 9, 2025 at Pavillion Health Care.
He was born on August 2, 1942 in Rienzi, MS.
A 1962, graduate of Wick Anderson High School in Booneville, MS, where he was an all star running back. Bobby was a member of Friendship Baptist Church, Massillon, where he served as a longtime member of...
Betty Jean Specogna
Mar 9, 2025
Betty Jean Specogna, age 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025.
Betty was born on March 31, 1928 in Brewster, OH to the late Josh Price and Mary Fetters.
Betty was an active parishioner of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Massillon, OH for nearly all her life. She was very dedicated to her faith and her service. In 1987, Betty...
EL Hampton
Mar 8, 2025
EL Hampton, 69 of Canton passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
Family and friends are invited to visit a Paquelet Funeral Home, 1100 Wales Rd. NE Massillon, OH 44646 on Friday, March 21st from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral service that begins at 12:00 p.m. Interment to follow the service at Massillon Cemetery, where EL will be laid to rest....
David A. Mesic
Mar 7, 2025
David A. Mesic, 64, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away March 7, 2025. He was born on July 4, 1960 to the late Leonard and Vivian Mesic.
Dave attended St. Mary Elementary and Washington Massillon High School. He worked as garbage man through school which he was very proud of.
Dave spent 25 years at the Wilburt company in Orville Ohio where he...
Robert "Bob' Lachmaier
Mar 6, 2025
Robert “Bob” Lachmaier, 70, of Coventry Township, Ohio, passed away March 6, 2025. He was born on February 11, 1955 to the late Carl and Catherine Lachmaier. Bob graduated from Canton Central Catholic in 1973.
Bob was an avid classic car enthusiast who spent years running a business building award winning show cars. He was a loving father, brother, uncle, grandpa,...
Robert Dale Walnoha
Mar 5, 2025
Robert "Bob" Dale Walnoha, 81, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Sprenger Rose Lane Health Care in Massillon, Ohio. He was born July 15, 1943 to the late Franklin Walnoha and Wanda {Riddle} Garner in Wheeling, WV and was raised in Pennsboro, WV. Bob was preceded in death by his two brothers and sister. He was an Army...
Corrine S. Swartz
Mar 4, 2025
Corrine S. Swartz, 73, of Wadsworth, passed away on March 4, 2025. She was born on July 6, 1951 to Kyle and Barbara {McComas} Swartz.
Corrine was a resident of Wayne County for most of her life. She graduated from Triway Schools and Malone College. She had been employed in county government and later years in car dealerships. Corrine was a...
Nancy Caroline Schuler
Mar 4, 2025
Nancy Caroline Schuler, 94, of Massillon, passed away on March 4, 2025 at her home, surrounded by family. A lifelong resident of Massillon, Nancy was born on September 9, 1930 to the late Albert and Johanna {Brumme} Schultz.
In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her beloved husband David Schuler, sons Richard and William Schuler and brother...
Krste "Kris" Gagovski
Mar 3, 2025
Krste "Kris" Gagovski, 91, went home to be with The Lord on Monday, March 3, 2025. Krste was born September 8, 1934 in S. Brajcino, Macedonia. The son of the late Spiro and Ilinka Gagovski.
He immigrated to the United States in 1965. He retired from Republic Steel Enduro Division. He was very active in the community and very well respected....
Linda Francis Finley
Mar 3, 2025
Linda Francis Finley, 80, of Massillon, passed away on March 3, 2025 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. A lifelong resident of Massillon, Linda was born on October 3, 1944 to the late Robert (Ruth) and Effie Mae "Birdie" Bulman.
In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her sisters Virginia "Jenny" (James) Wadian, Hazel Blosfield and Violet "Vi"...
Richard A. "Dick" Kress Sr.
Mar 3, 2025
Richard Arden "Dick" Kress Sr., 86, of Massillon, passed away at home surrounded by his family on March 3, 2025. A lifelong resident of Massillon, Dick was born on November 24, 1938 to the late Arden L. Kress and Grace {Lewis} Widder.
In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by his sister Joan Kress and step-father Galen Widder.
Dick...
Bobby J. Longshore
Mar 1, 2025
Bobby J. Longshore, 73, of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Bobby was born on November 18, 1951 in Massillon, Ohio the son of the late Willie and Lillie (Potter) Longshore.
Bobby grew up in Massillon and graduated from Washington High School in 1969. Bobby was a lifelong musician and played Bass guitar in several local bands, as well...
Jeffery S. Salewsky
Mar 1, 2025
Jeffery (Jeff) Salewsky, owner of Salewsky Welding and Custom Fabricating and lifelong resident of Canton, Ohio, passed away on March 1st, 2025 at the age of 41.
Jeff is survived by his mother, Linda Bulicz; his brothers, Bobby Salewsky, Clete (Minerva) Salewsky, Corey (Antoinette) Smalley, Kevin Van Pelt; his sisters Renee Salewsky, Stephanie (Mike) Viczi, Elizabeth Salewsky; nephews Landon Salewsky, Joshua...
Nancy M. Kunsman
Feb 28, 2025
Nancy M. Kunsman, 69, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on February 28, 2025. She was born on October 13, 1955.
As per Nancy's wishes, no services are being held.
To share a memory of Nancy or leave a special message for her family, visit the guestbook below.
Shirley F. Miller
Feb 28, 2025
Shirley F. Miller, age 90 of Jackson Twp. went home to be with the Lord on February 28, 2025.
She was born on February 12, 1935 in Massillon, OH to Wilbur & Hazel Larker.
She was a 1953 graduate from Central Catholic High School. Shirley raised her family; worked part-time at O’Neils and Central Trust and was Secretary at St. Mary’s Church...
Mary Ann Chastain
Feb 28, 2025
Mary Ann Chastain, 83, of Canton, Ohio, passed away February 28, 2025. She was born on February 5, 1942 to the late William and Virgie McMannis of Caldwell, Ohio.
Mary Ann was an avid animal lover, and she loved to visit with her family.
In addition to her parents, Mary Ann is preceded in death by her first and second husband, David...
Frederick "Fred" T. Van Brunt, Sr.
Feb 28, 2025
Frederick "Fred" T. Van Brunt, Sr. 83, of Massillon, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025. Fred was born in Newark, NJ on April 22, 1941 the son of the late H. Kenneth and Agnes (Prosser) Van Brunt.
As a young man, Fred dedicated his life to Jesus Christ and the mission of The Salvation Army. He grew up in West...
Carolyn J. Guerrieri Shaw
Feb 27, 2025
Carolyn J. Guerrieri Shaw, 65, of Massillon, passed away on February 27, 2025 at Cleveland Clinic / Mercy Hospital.
She was born on September 4, 1959 to the late James and Rosemary (Mickel) Guerrieri in Johnshon AFB, Honshu, Japan
Carolyn attended Lincoln High School and was a graduate of the first class to graduate from McKinley High School in 1977.
After raising her...
