Apr 24, 2024

Margaret Darlene LaPorte, 78, of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Margaret was born on October 5, 1945 in Walnutcreek, OH the daughter of the late Price and Ova (Nolan) Forester.

Margaret was a resident of Massillon and a 1964 graduate of Washington High School. She married 'The love of her life' Robert L. LaPorte...

Apr 23, 2024

Vernon A. Smith, 92, of Massillon, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 23, 2024.

He was born in Struthers, Ohio on March 28,1932. Vernon cherished the simple joys of life. He was an avid golfer, often found on the greens perfecting his swing or enjoying a round with his friends. He had a deep...

Apr 23, 2024

George A.Harrigan, 86, of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. George was born on January 18, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio the son of the late William and Doris (Coddington) Harrigan.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Richard, Frank, Kenneth, and Jim Harrigan.

George graduated from Salem High...

Apr 20, 2024

John Alan Boring, 62, of Perry Township, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 20, 2024. John was born on May 5, 1961 in Canton, Ohio the son of the late F."Blair" and Donna Boring.

John was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1979 graduate of Perry High School. He started Washington Products Inc. many years...

Apr 20, 2024

David L. Laps, 78, of Massillon, passed away on April 20, 2024, following an illness at Amherst Meadows Nursing Center.

He was born on May 13, 1945 to the late Frank and Beulah (Harmon) Laps of Massillon, OH.

A graduate of Washington High School Class of 1963 and he received his bachelors degree from Walsh...

Apr 18, 2024

Dustin Hamilton Orr, 43, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly at home on April 18, 2024.

He was born on October 22, 1980 to the late David Orr and Diana (Strong) Orr of Canton, OH.

He was a graduate of Massillon Christian School and worked as an HR Generalist for River City Solutions. An avid sports...

Apr 18, 2024

Robert J. Ivan Sr, 86, of Massillon, passed away following a brief illness on April 18, 2024 at Aultman Hospital.

He was born on October 20, 1937 to the late Donald and Helen (Kobielarski) Ivan of Massillon, OH.

A graduate of Washington High School, Robert retired from the Timken Company in October 1999. He was...

Apr 17, 2024

Howard Smith, 93, of Navarre, Ohio passed away on April 17, 2024. He was born on June 23, 1930, in Massillon, Ohio to the late Leon and Thelma Smith.

Howard was a Sergeant in the Korean War. He served proudly in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953.

God, grant that I may live...

Apr 16, 2024

Jack R. Young, of Massillon, passed away April 16, 2024.

Jack was born, on June 21, 1941, in Massillon, OH to the late Ralph and Pauline (Morningstar) Young. Jack was a Massillon Washington High School Graduate, Class of ’59. He retired from Ohio Drilling Company in Massillon after 40+ years of employment. In 1963, Jack married the...

Apr 15, 2024

Andrew John Kleinhenz, 42, of Canton Ohio, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024 after an extended illness. Andy was born on June 29, 1981, to Paul & the late Joni Kleinhenz. He graduated from The University of Akron with a Bachelor of Social Work degree. As a Licensed Social Worker, Andy was eager to help people with issues...

Apr 14, 2024

Charles Snyder, 80, of Massillon, Ohio passed away on April 14, 2024. He was born on October 11, 1943, in Massillon, Ohio to the late Charles and Mabel Snyder

Charles was a long-time member of the Sons of Herman, Amvets, and The Moose. He worked for Eaton Corporation in Massillon for 30 years, until his retirement. Charles...

Apr 14, 2024

Clifford D. Streeter went home to be with the Lord on April 14th, 2024.

He was born on October 17th, 1951, in Massillon, OH to the late Joseph Clifford Streeter and Rozetta (Herring) Streeter. Darnell was a 1970 graduate of Washington High School where he was a shining star in both basketball and football. He then went...

Apr 14, 2024

Paul John Colaner, 89, of Massillon, passed away following an extended illness on April 14, 2024. Earth's loss was Heaven's gain as Paul passed peacefully at home surrounded by family that loved him so dearly.

He was born on May 30, 1934 to the late John and Grace (Franz) Colaner of Canton, OH.

He was...

Apr 14, 2024

Shirley Monigold, 76, of Massillon, Ohio passed away on April 14, 2024. Shirley was born on April 6, 1948, Dalton, Ohio to the late Russell and Alma Huff.

Shirley was a very sociable person, she had many stories to tell and could talk to anyone (she would only keep you for a second). She loved to spend...

Apr 12, 2024

Grady Lee Robinson, Jr., 60, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 12, 2024. Grady was born on October 8, 1963 in Spokane, Washington the son of Grady Sr. and Mary Robinson.

Grady was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1982 graduate of Washington High School. While at Washington High School he was a...

Apr 12, 2024

Diane Elizabeth Caveslio, 81, of Massillon, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024. Diane was born in Canton, Ohio on August 19, 1942 the daughter of the late Vincent and Dorothy (Green) Prete.

Diane was a lifelong resident ot the area and a 1960 graduate of Timken High School. Diane was employed at Furbey Electric Supply Company...

Apr 11, 2024

Regina Marie Harris, 58, of Canton, Ohio went home to the Lord on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Regina was born on September 28, 1965 in Canton, Ohio the daughter of Lowell Gower and Shirley Nastoff.

Regina was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1984 graduate of Hoover High School. She was able to make friends...

Apr 8, 2024

William "Bill" Swagart, 81,of Massillon, Ohio passed away on April 8, 2024. Bill was born on March 8, 1943, to the late Granville and Emmabelle Swagart.

Bill was a 1961 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. The following year, he married the love of his life Dorothy. Bill retired from Downtown Ford Canton after over 30 years...

Apr 8, 2024

Ryan William Moore, 33, of Dover, passed away unexpectedly on April 8, 2024.

He was born on March 16, 1991 to William and Lisa (Yoder) Moore of Massillon, OH.

He was a graduate of Fairless High School and R.G. Drage Vocational Career Center Class of 2009. He joined The United States Marine Corps after graduation...

Apr 7, 2024

William "Bill" H. Schuler, 66, of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Bill was born on November 25, 1957 in Massillon, Ohio the son of David and Nancy (Schultz) Schuler.

Bill was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1975 graduate of Tuslaw High School. He worked at Magna Power Corporation as a welder....