Mar 28, 2024

Jan Potter, 77, of Columbus, OH, passed away unexpectedly on March 28, 2024 at Mt Carmel East Hospital.

She was born on January 27, 1947 to the late Joe and Ida (Askew) Pierce of Massillon, OH.

A member of the Class of 1965 at Washington High School, she retired from the United States Postal Service...

Mar 27, 2024

David R. Lockwood, age 89, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

David was born in Cleveland, OH on September 19, 1934 to the late Roy and Lois Lockwood. He retired from AT&T after a successful career in management.

David is survived by his wife, Jeanne Lockwood; sons Steven, Bradley and...

Mar 26, 2024

Robert F. Frost “Frosty”, age 78, of Massillon, passed away on March 26, 2024 at home. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Robert and Edie Frost on December 7, 1945.

He proudly served in the U.S. Military as a Marine, having served in the Vietnam War.

He was a fun loving, humorous...

Mar 26, 2024

Susan Kay Wills, 65, of Dalton, OH, passed away unexpectedly on March 26, 2024.

She was born the youngest of three children to parents John and Mary Wills (Shaffer) on December 19, 1958, in Massillon, OH, growing up in nearby Stanwood, OH.

She is survived by a sister, Jane Warehime (Wills) of Navarre, OH, a...

Mar 24, 2024

Joyce Bevan Dowd (née Joyce Carol Bevan) was born to Edgar (“Cy”) Cyril Bevan and Olive Waddington Bevan on July 20, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan. Canadian by birth, Cy and Olive immigrated to the United States in 1924. Joyce and her sister Judy (born 1928) enjoyed a childhood spilt between Detroit and a farm in Clarkston, Michigan. Joyce graduated...

Mar 24, 2024

Rose C. Chervenak, 74, of Massillon passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family. Rose was born in Massillon, Ohio on March 9, 1950 the daughter of the late Harold and Margaret (Calhoun) Bash.

Rose was a lifelong resident of Massillon. She was dedicated to her job as a Social Worker...

Mar 23, 2024

Samuel G. Turner Sr. passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024. Sam was born on October 19, 1934, in Frametown, West Virginia to the late Harvey and Lakey Turner. He met Ruth Dilley in Sutton, West Virginia and was married November 5,1956. They moved to Massillon, Ohio and Sam worked in various garages till he opened Turner’s Transmission which he...

Mar 22, 2024

Gloria J. (Thompson) Smith, 78, of Massillon, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on March 22, 2024 at Amherst Meadows.

She was born on December 13, 1945 to the late Arthur and Lonnie (Pierce) Thompson Sr. of Massillon, OH.

Gloria was a graduate of Washington High School. Gloria retired from the Suarez Company. She...

Mar 22, 2024

Ruth Archer, 91, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024. She was born on October 8, 1932 outside of Massillon, Ohio to the late Robert and Nettie Kennedy.

Ruth grew up on a farm in the country and graduated from Beach City High School in 1951. After high school, she attended Canton Actual Business College.

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Mar 21, 2024

Donald T. "Bud" Emery, 71, of Brewster, Ohio passed away on March 21, 2024. He was born on January 14, 1953, in Massillon, Ohio to the late Thomas and Elizabeth Emery.

Bud owned and operated Pirate Pizza in Brewster for 25 years with the help of family and friends. Aside from the business, he enjoyed watching and...

Mar 21, 2024

Shirley Ann Brown (Arnold) age 82 passed away on March 21, 2024. She was born in Massillon, Ohio on January 26, 1942, to the late Bryon and Viola Arnold of Massillon, Ohio. Shirley was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother. She will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years John (Jack) Brown...

Mar 20, 2024

Anthony Michael Kozar, Sr., 78, of Massillon, passed away at his home on March 20, 2024. He was born in Akron, Ohio on December 29, 1945, to the late Albert and Rose Maria (Margida) Kozar.

He was a graduate of Hoban High School in Akron and furthered his education at Akron University where he received his Bachelor...

Mar 19, 2024

Tonya T. Wallace, 49, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Mercy Medical Center/Cleveland Clinic.

She was born on March 17, 1975 to the late Lawrence and Joanne (Wallace) Collins Sr. of Cleveland, OH.

She was so proud to be a grandmother and was dedicated to her family. A very creative...

Mar 19, 2024

William "Ted" Welsch, 82, of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Ted was born on August 9, 1941 in Dennison, Ohio the son of the late Emmett and Marjorie (Narney) Welsch.

Ted was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1959 graduate of Washington High School. He served 2 Tours in the U. S. Army,...

Mar 18, 2024

Dr. Ronald Stanich, D.D.S., 76, of Canal Fulton, passed away on March 18, 2024. He was born in Barberton, Ohio, on June 23, 1947, to the late Ralph and Martha (Pavkov) Stanich.

Ron was a 1965 graduate of Barberton High School and was inducted into their Inaugural Academic Hall of Fame in 2006. He continued his education...

Mar 17, 2024

Michael Brantham, 32, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away, suddenly, early Sunday morning, March 17, 2024.

He was born on March 30, 1991, in Orlando, Florida, but lived in Mansfield, Ohio where he worked for the Wayne Dalton corporation, based in Cleveland.

Michael’s infectious laughter was his hallmark, and he will be remembered fondly by his...

Mar 16, 2024

Elaine M. Leonard, 74, of Massillon, passed away on March 16, 2024. She is survived by her loving son, James Leonard; beloved granddaughters, Kaitlyn, and Kourtney; as well as her siblings, Judy (Bob) Monter, Larry May and Joe May.

The family will receive friends on Friday, March 29th from 10am-12pm at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon....

Mar 16, 2024

William C. Henson, 74, of Massillon, passed away on March 16, 2024, at Mercy Medical Center. He was born on October 25, 1949, in Noblesville, Indiana to the late William P. and Rosemary (Chance) Henson.

Bill was a graduate of Noblesville High School. He worked as a draftsman for Babcock & Wilcox where he retired from after...

Mar 16, 2024

Phyllis Jean Gordon, 88, of Massillon, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2024 at Aultman Hospital.

She was born on March 26, 1935 in Dalton, OH.

A graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1953, Phyllis was a member of Massillon Baptist Temple, Massillon Women's Club, and the Massillon Senior Center, with whom she loved...

Mar 15, 2024

Sarah Jean Shilling, 92, of Massillon, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024. Sarah was born on February 24, 1932 in Cambridge, Ohio the daughter of the late Frank and Sarah Horton.

Jean was a lifelong resident of the area. Her family was very important to her. She was involved in her children's school activities. Jean was...