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Paul A. Rook
Dec 28, 2024
Paul Arthur Rook, 96, of North Lawrence, passed away on December 28, 2024. He was born in Massillon, Ohio on June 7, 1928 to the late Edgar and Elizabeth Rook.
Paul was a U.S. Army veteran who served his country until honorably discharged in 1952. He worked as an electrician for over 40 years at Ecko until his retirement. Paul enjoyed...
Mary Jane Meismer
Dec 27, 2024
Mary Jane (Thomas) Meismer, age 86, died Thursday December 27 after a period of declining health, surrounded by four generations of her adoring family.
Mary Jane was born on March 15, 1938 in Canton, Ohio, to James and Elizabeth (Long) Thomas. She married William A. (Bill) Meismer at 18 years old, and they enjoyed 63 years of a truly loving marriage...
Thomas W. Sanderson
Dec 26, 2024
Thomas William Sanderson, 70, of Massillon, passed away December 26, 2024. He was born in Canton on December 22, 1954 to the late John and Annie Sanderson.
Tom worked in plastics as a Quality Control Manager. He was a 1972 graduate of Canton Lincoln High School, and later attended Kent State and Stark Technical College to obtain his Associate's Degree. In...
Imagene Paulus
Dec 24, 2024
Imagene Paulus, 91, of Canal Fulton, passed away on December 24, 2024 at Chapel Hill Community.
She was born on January 30, 1933 to the late Fred and Bonnie (Russel) Earley in Blue Ridge, GA.
Imagene was a member of Corner Stone Baptist Church. She breed and showed Yorkshire Terriers, Toy Poodles , and Maltese. She was a dedicated mother. Imagene...
Terry "Wig" Harris
Dec 23, 2024
Terry "Wig" William Harris, 77, of Massillon, passed away on December 23, 2024. He was born in Massillon, Ohio on December 23, 1947 to the late Myron and Genieve Harris.
Terry spent most of his free time reading and doing crossword puzzles.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Myron and Genieve Harris; and his nephew Scott Minch.
He is survived by...
Thomas A. Brahler, Jr.
Dec 23, 2024
Thomas A. Brahler, Jr., 57, of Massillon, OH passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 23, 2024. Thom was born on November 29, 1967, in Canton, Ohio to Thomas and Sandra (Gibbs) Brahler.
Thom graduated from Louisville High School in 1986, then joined the National Guard before enlisting in the US Navy in 1989. He served in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm before...
John Wayne Kasunick
Dec 22, 2024
John Wayne Kasunick, age 86, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side in Johnstown, Ohio on December 22, 2024. He was born on November 16, 1938 as the eldest of John and Georgie Kasunick in Massillon, Ohio, a place where he was a proud, longtime resident. John was preceded in death by his parents, spouse Linda, sister...
Thomas David Adley
Dec 17, 2024
Thomas David Adley, 88, of Massillon, passed away on December 17, 2024.
He was born on July 15, 1936 to the late Emmet and Lucille (Volzer) Adley in Canton, OH.
A 1954 graduate of Central Catholic High School, Thomas was a veteran serving in The United States Marine Corps.
He retired from Crown, Cork and Seal formerly Central State Can.Thomas was a member...
Patricia A. Price Wilbarger
Dec 15, 2024
It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the death of our beloved sister, Patricia Ann (Price) Wilbarger, on December 15, 2024 at the age of 87. Known for over 50 years as “Flowers by Pat”, she dedicated her life to her beautiful flower designs and the Massillon community. Pat built floats for the Hall of Fame Parades, volunteered for...
Steve A. Saunier
Dec 15, 2024
Steve A. Saunier went home to be with our glorious Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Born in Manchester, NH on September 21, 1963, following a period of declining health. He lived most of his life in the Massillon, Ohio area. Alum of Washington High School class of 1982. Employed by Perry Rubber Company in Massillon...
Paula Diane Gallagher
Dec 15, 2024
Paula Diane Gallagher was born September 17, 1944 and passed December 15, 2024.
Paula will be reunited with her beloved son, Gary Richard Gallagher II who passed in 2015. She is also preceded in death by her parents Mary Helen Hall and Robert Cleaver.
Paula leaves behind her daughter Pam Eberhart and Pam's husband Kenny who she loved as her own. Paula's...
Margie Bracken
Dec 14, 2024
Margie Bracken, 73, of Perry Township, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Margie was born on May 24, 1951 in Hungary.
Margie was a lifelong resident of the area. She shared 32 years of her life with her husband, Thomas Bracken until his passing in 2011. Margie worked at the Legends Care Center as a Dietary Manager for many years...
Alice R Weston
Dec 14, 2024
Alice R. Weston, 74, of Canton, passed away Saturday, December 14th, 2024.
Alice was born January 23rd 1950 in Sutton, WV to the late Chester and Marie (Harper) Keener. She was a member of Faith Family Church of Canton, OH. Alice loved craft shows, traveling and especially spending time with the people she loved. One of her favorite road trips was...
Dorothy M. Sonnhalter
Dec 13, 2024
Dorothy M. Sonnhalter, 84, of Canton, passed away on December 13, 2024 at Aultman Hospital.
She was born on April 16, 1940 to the late Leonard and Edith (Bryan) Adams in Massillon, OH.
Dorothy was a graduate of Washington High School and retired from Affinity Medical Center in 2017. She was a very outgoing person, who enjoyed the outdoors and spending...
Sue A. Rodgers
Dec 13, 2024
Sue Rodgers, 78, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away December 13, 2024. She was born on March 30, 1946 to the late Lester and Thelma (Frantz) Berkshire.
Sue was born in Newcomerstown, Ohio where she spent most of her childhood years. She graduated from Newcomerstown High School and after she married, relocated to Massillon, Ohio in 1970. Sue worked at Briner's Drugs,...
Nancy Lee Sue Gardner
Dec 13, 2024
Nancy Lee Sue (Renner) Gardner, born August 8, 1936, passed away December 13, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.
Nancy Lee was a life-long resident of Jackson Township and a 1954 graduate of JHS. She was a former Jackson Local Schools Board Member. After raising her four children, she worked at RW Screw until she retired after 30+...
Janet V. Constable
Dec 10, 2024
Janet V. Constable, 85, of Massillon, went home to be with The Lord on December 10, 2024 at her home.
She was born on January 22, 1939 to the late Russell and Clara (Alexander) Bowser in Bergoo, WV.
Janet was an active member of Massillon Baptist Temple. She retired from Massillon City Schools after 29 years of service. She was a dedicated...
James C. Williams
Dec 9, 2024
James C. Williams died on December 9 after a brief illness with his wife of 54 years by his side. Jim was born May 27, 1950 in Paris, Texas to George and Mildred (Lynch) Williams. James is survived by his wife Gay (Weisse) Williams with whom he shared his life since their days at Massillon Washington High School. He is...
Carol J. Miller
Dec 9, 2024
Carol J. Miller, 76, of Massillon, passed away on December 9, 2024 at Amherst Meadows Nursing Center.
She was born on January 2, 1948 to the late Don and Miriam (Baxter) Miller in Canton, OH.
A 1960 graduate of Glenwood High School, she received both her Associate and Bachelor Degrees from Akron University and a Bachelor Degree from Malone University. She worked...
James F. Ailing
Dec 8, 2024
James F. Ailing, 84, of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Jim was born on September 11, 1940 in Canton, Ohio, the son of the late Dwight and Mary (Rippl) Ailing.
Jim was a loving and giving person who cared for his family and gave back to his community. He graduated from Timken High...
