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...

Mar 14, 2024

Doris E. Jackson age 85 of Canal Fulton, Ohio passed away March 14, 2024. She was born February 12, 1939 in St. Clairsville, Ohio. A daughter of the late George W. Wright and Ethel Gertrude Wright.

She was a 1957 graduate of St. Clairsville High School.

Doris was a retired franchisee of Domino's Pizza Canton,...

Mar 14, 2024

Benny Ray Ferrell, 68, passed away peacefully at Mt. Vernon Developmental Center surrounded by his loving staff on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Benny was born in Massillon, Ohio on October 9, 1955 the son of the late Sidney and Evelyn (Steele) Ferrell.

Benny enjoyed coffee, collecting shoes, listening to Country music like his mother and watching classic...

Mar 14, 2024

Susan Irene (Gang) Tormasi, age 85, went home to be with the Lord peacefully Thursday March 14, 2024. Sue was born July 28, 1938 in Canton, Ohio, the eldest daughter to the late Clement Jerome and Lucille Irene (Schumacher) Gang Sr. She grew up with 11 siblings that she stayed close to over the years. She worked at many...

Mar 11, 2024

Donald M. Elavsky, 87, of Massillon, passed away on March 11, 2024, at Aultman Hospital.

He was born on July 26, 1936, to the late Michael and Anna (Bosco) Elavsky at Massillon, OH.

He was a graduate of Washington High School, class of 1954. A veteran of The United States Army. He then returned home...

Mar 11, 2024

Diane Jo Gooding, 75, of Massillon, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 11, 2024.

Diane was born on August 13, 1948, in Canton, OH to the late Don and Mary Anne (nee Seich) Damon. She married the true love of her life at 23, the late John Gooding; always together, they were nearly inseparable for almost 52...

Mar 11, 2024

Toni C. Anderson, 86, passed away March 11, 2024.

Toni was born July 17, 1937, in Massillon, OH to the late Anthony and Sophie Dimazzio. A life long resident of Massillon, Toni enjoyed exploring the town by going to garage sales and looking for antiques. She was a great mom and partner who loved gardening but was...

Mar 10, 2024

Gregory P. Baker, 64, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 2024 at home.

He was born on November 1, 1959 to late Robert Baker and the late Sandra (Campton) Messerly of Massillon, OH.

He was a graduate of Washington High School. He retired from Shady Hollow Country Club. Greg was a private person,...