Jan 7, 2024

T. Janeen Hughes, 87, of Canton, passed away on January 7, 2024.

She was born on December 12, 1936 to the late Carl and Nancy (Riggle) Cseak of Cleveland, OH.

Janeen was a graduate of Timken High School. She had worked as a secretary for many companies and then lastly with The Department of Jobs...

Jan 7, 2024

Hazel Woodruff, 94, of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Hazel was born on December 23, 1929 in Sullivan County, Tennessee the daughter of the late James Booher and Eliza (Wilson) Booher.

Hazel worked in the kitchen at the Massillon State Hospital. She lived most of her life in Tuscarawas Township and spent the last...

Jan 7, 2024

Christopher Michael Hallett, 49, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on January 7th, 2024. He was born on October 19, 1974, in Cleveland, Ohio to his parents, Scott Hallett and Karen (McNabb) Hallett.

He was a 1993 graduate of Massillon Washington High School.

Chris was a hard worker and a self-taught handy man. He could fix...

Jan 6, 2024

Karen E. Rodocker, 80, of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024 in Plant City , Florida. Karen was born on December 6, 1943 in Massillon, Ohio the daughter of the late Clarence and Betty Knouff.

Karen enjoyed sewing, reading, and planting flowers in her flower gardens. She loved making crafts and selling them at local...

Jan 6, 2024

Gerald Edwin Leonti, 73, passed away on January 6, 2023 in Massillon, Ohio.

In his memory, donations can be made to the American Heart Association and the ASPCA, organizations that reflect his compassion and care.

Jan 4, 2024

Jacqueline died on January 4, 2024, at the age of 93. She lived most of her life in Massillon, Ohio, but moved to Leland, NC, in 2021 to be closer to her family.

She graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic school and Washington HS in Massillon in 1948, and continued her education at Mercy School of Nursing to...

Jan 1, 2024

Freda M. Williams, 87, of Dalton, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024 in Massillon, Ohio. Freda was born on March 10, 1936 in Cambridge, Ohio to the late James and Estella Moffett.

She is survived by grandson, Mickeal Williams and granddaughter, Alexis Taylor.

She will be interned at Calvary Cemetery. There will be no...

Dec 31, 2023

Judith “Judy” E. Walters, 85, of Massillon, passed away on December 31, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 2, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Donald and Lillian (Krauss) Ryan.

She was a graduate of South High School in Columbus, Ohio.

Judy loved all things outdoors. She especially loved...

Dec 30, 2023

Christopher “Max” Maxhimer earned his angel wings on December 30, 2023 after an extended illness. Chris was born in Massillon, Ohio on July 19, 1967 to Paul and the late Carol (Seifert) Maxhimer.

Chris loved Halloween, building models, and his beloved dogs. We get great solace knowing he is now reunited with Shaky, Prancer, and Sarah. Chris...

Dec 29, 2023

Patricia A. Sellers, 85, of Massillon, passed away on December 29, 2023 at Mercy Cleveland Clinic.

She was born on March 11, 1938 to the late Arthur and Kathryn (Leasure) Sellers of Paden City, WV.

Pat was a graduate of Medina High School, Class of 1956. She worked for Superior Meats, General Electric Credit, and...

Dec 27, 2023

Frances “Franny” L. Binder, 90, of Massillon, passed away on December 27, 2023. She was born on August 30, 1933, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Walter and Mary (Coker) Miller.

She was a 1951 graduate of Massillon Washington High School and furthered her education at Bowling Green University where she graduated in 1955 with a bachelor's...

Dec 27, 2023

Loretta Kaye Blake, age 82, of Massillon, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. She was born in Massillon, on October 31, 1941 to Jennings A and Marlene E Varner.

She was preceded in death by her father, Jennings A Varner, mother, Marlene E Varner, brother, Kenneth Varner, and daughter, Vanessa Lynn Blake.

Loretta...

Dec 27, 2023

Arvie R. Autrey Jr., 78, a life-long resident of Massillon, Ohio passed away on December 27, 2023. He was born on July 15, 1945, to the late Arvie and Ethel Autrey.

Arvie graduated from Massillon Washington High School in 1963, where he played basketball. He was a big Massillon Tiger fan and Cleveland Browns fan. He enjoyed...

Dec 27, 2023

Julie “Jules” Elizabeth Ellis, aged 66, of Navarre, OH went home to be with the Lord on December 27, 2023, after a courageous battle with stage IV lung cancer. She was born April 21, 1957. Julie spent thirty years working for Nickles Bakery, where she made lifelong friendships.

Julie enjoyed living life to the fullest, traveling to...

Dec 26, 2023

Donna Hedges, 90, of Massillon, passed away on December 26, 2023, at Jackson Ridge Rehabilitation and Care. She was born on March 21, 1933, in Delaware, Ohio, to the late Arlow and Lela Jones.

She was a graduate of Buckeye Valley High School in Delaware County and a longtime member of Kilbourne United Methodist Church.

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Dec 25, 2023

Wayne Longstreet, 54, of Massillon, passed away on December 25, 2023, at Aultman Hospital. He was born in Canton on March 21, 1969.

Wayne was a 1989 graduate of Glen Oak High School and a graduate of the Impact Institute of Culinary Arts. He had a passion for cooking and his food brought joy to those closest...

Dec 24, 2023

Barbara S. "Bobby" Borton, 90, of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023.

She was born on June 24, 1933, in Louisville, Kentucky. She grew up in New Jersey but spent most of her life in Ohio where she raised her family.

She is survived by her children, Jim (Sue) Borton, Stephen Borton, and...

Dec 23, 2023

June Marie (Caldwell) Rogers, age 92, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2023 in Massillon. She was born to the late Roy and Clara (Kuntz) Caldwell on June 9, 1931 in Massillon. June graduated from Washington High School in 1949 and from the Massillon City Hospital School of Nursing in 1952. She married her loving husband, the late Alan...

Dec 22, 2023

James "Jim" A. Walker, 71, passed away Friday, December 22nd in Massillon, Ohio from a long illness.

Jimmy was born in Massillon, Ohio on June 30, 1952, to Walter and Ethel (Huwig) Walker, both now deceased.

Jim is survived by his sister, Susan M. Walker Bierly, brother Philip Walker and sister, Jacque Sikora, and was...

Dec 22, 2023

Brenda S. Schaffner, 67, of Alliance, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023. Brenda was born on July 31, 1956 in Massillon, the daughter of the late Carl and Opal Manack.

She enjoyed crocheting, knitting and crafts. Brenda enjoyed taking her dog Daisy for walks. She loved spending time with her family. She frequently enjoyed attending church...