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...

Dec 22, 2023

Mona Saltsman Schultz (Gween), age 95, passed away at home on December 22, 2023, after a lengthy illness. She lived most of her adult life in Massillon, Ohio.

After marrying Edward Saltsman in 1950, she continued to teach elementary school (mostly at Gorrell) and started her family. She had 2 girls, Jane Rich (Stan) of IN and...

Dec 21, 2023

Laurie Ann Grant, 70, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2023 at home.

She was born on July 14, 1953 to the late James and Rosemary (Lichtmas) Grant of Massillon, OH.

Laurie worked in several factories and retired from MCA Sign.Also worked part time as a bartender/waitress in clubs in the area. She...

Dec 20, 2023

Edith L. Scott, 97, of Massillon, passed away on December 20, 2023. She was born on January 10, 1926, in Lewisville, Ohio to the late S. Leonard and Margery (Robinson) Zetty.

Edith worked in the food industry for most of her life. She owned the Village Dutchman in Dalton from 1979-1992. After retirement, Edith continued waitressing at...

Dec 20, 2023

Susan R. Roush, 53, of Massillon, passed away at home and surrounded by her loving family, on December 20, 2023, after a courageous, 14-month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on December 8, 1970, in Alliance, Ohio to Magdalene (Bacon) Shaffer.

Susie was a graduate of Massillon Washington High School. She worked for US Acute Care...

Dec 19, 2023

Fay Alexander, 68, of Massillon, passed away on December 19, 2023 at Legends Care Center.

She was born on May 19, 1955 in Zanesville, OH.

A graduate of Tuslaw High School, Class of 1973, she attended Kent State University and worked as a Sr. Tax Preparer for H&R Block. Fay was a member of First...

Dec 19, 2023

Jim R. Cooperider, 83, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Jim was born on September 7, 1940 in Akron, Ohio the son of the late Robert Cooperider and Margaret Dominic. Jim was a resident of Massillon, Ohio for the last 52 years. Jim retired from Giant Eagle as a Meat Department Manager after 30 years...