Dec 1, 2023

Jetta Shanklin, 85, of Massillon, Ohio passed away following a brief illness on December 1, 2023. Jetta was born on November 10, 1938, in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Arden and Oma Thomas.

She retired from Reiter Dairy and was very active in the retirees club. She enjoyed crafts, sewing, and baking the best pies.

Nov 30, 2023

David Leonard Basso, 78, formerly of Massillon, passed away on November 30, 2023, at his home in Hudson, FL.

He was born on April 8, 1945, to the late Leonard and Mary (Bressi) Basso of Canton, OH.

David was a veteran of The United States Marine Corps. He was dedicated to his family. After his...

Nov 26, 2023

Randy L. Endlich, 70, of Massillon, passed away on November 26, 2023. He was born on December 26,1952 in Dover, Ohio, to the late Kenneth D. and Ruth E. (Ault) Endlich.

He was a graduate of New Philadephia High School. He was a longtime member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Massillon and a member of the...

Nov 25, 2023

Patricia A. " Pat" Hill - Covey, 76, "Poinsettia" of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, in Sacramento, CA. Pat was born on November 14, 1947, in Massillon, Ohio, the daughter of the late William and Thelma Montooth.

She was a lifelong resident of Massillon and attended Washington High School. Pat started out in the...

Nov 24, 2023

Charles "Chuck" Wesley Hamby, age 77, of Massillon received his Final Promotion to Heaven on Friday, November 24, 2023.

He was born on March 26, 1946 in Leckie, WV.

Chuck was a veteran of The United States Army. He retired from Diebold after 33 1/2 years of service. He was a charter member and deacon...

Nov 22, 2023

Michael A. "Big Dog" Peters, 63, of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Michael was born on March 9, 1960 in Massillon, Ohio the son of Richard and Beverly (Roque) Peters. He was a lifelong resident of Massillon and attended Tuslaw High School for a period of time and then graduated from Washington High School in 1979....

Nov 21, 2023

Timothy Allen Sampsel, 59, of Massillon, Ohio passed away on November 21, 2023 following a long battle with illness. He was born on October 31, 1964 to the Richard and Jean Sampsel at the Wright Patterson Air Force base in Dayton, Ohio.

Tim was a 1984 graduate of Massillon Washington High School where he was a proud...

Nov 19, 2023

Dr. Phineas Mudanya Nyabera, 70, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on November 19, 2023 at Mercy Cleveland Clinic.

He was born on November 16, 1953 to late Jamin Nyabera and the late Ezina Mudoto Nyabera of Kenya.

He received his Bachelors degree from Kent State University and his Masters from Malone University. He also received...

Nov 19, 2023

Donald L. Burney Jr., 59, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly peacefully in his sleep on November 19, 2023.

He was born on August 4, 1964 in Los Angeles California.

He was a graduate of Rim of the World High School. Don was dedicated to his family and friends. As a young man Don loved to...

Nov 19, 2023

Holly Jeannette Henderson, age 77, of Jackson township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 19, 2023 after a lengthy five year illness.

She was born on June 25, 1946, the daughter of the late Charles (Bus) and Lera (Rowe) Gessner. She lived the majority of her life in Jackson Township attending Jackson High School where she was...

Nov 18, 2023

Anna Marie Herrick, 85, of Massillon, passed away on November 18, 2023, following a brief illness.

She was born on July 4, 1938 to the late Mark and Mary (Barick) Turkal of Massillon, OH.

Anna’s life was a life of service.

She graduated Washington High School in the class of 1956 and served...

Nov 18, 2023

Herbert F. Klever, 76, of North Lawrence, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Born in Massillon, Ohio, on December 28, 1946, the son of the late Herbert and Helen Klever. He was an extraordinary welder, working for Babcock and Wilcox for 32 years until he retired. Herb was a Harley-Davidson enthusiast and a member of the PakRats MC,...

Nov 16, 2023

Janyiah Cherie Fox, 7, of North Lawrence, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on November 16, 2023. She was born on August 24, 2016 to Hannah Fox and Treviere Turner. She leaves behind her loving sisters, Raeylynn Turner, Jewel Phillips, and Ahlee Turner; her granny, Dawn (James Moore) Lint; uncle and aunt, Anthony and Nadia Fox; along with countless other family...

Nov 15, 2023

Thomas “Tom” Patterson, 69, of Massillon passed away peacefully on November 15, 2023. He was born on April 14, 1954, to the late Thomas W. and Dorothy E. Patterson (nee Dickey). His family affectionately referred to him and his friends knew him as “Tom”, “Patterson” or “Tommy”

Tom was an avid Steelers and KISS fan. He loved...

Nov 13, 2023

John Brown, 81, of Massillon, Ohio passed away on November 13, 2023. He was born on December 10, 1941, to the late Robert and Martha (Jean) Brown.

John was 1960 graduate of Central Catholic High School, where he was an All-Ohio running back. He then attended the University of Maryland on a football scholarship. After college, he...

Nov 13, 2023

Shirley R. Widing, 96, of Massillon, passed away on November 13, 2023 at Aultman Hospital, surrounded by her loving family .

She was born on November 6, 1927 to the late Everett and Mary (Boing) Stoner of Massillon, OH.

She was a 1945 graduate of Washington High School. She retired from Massillon Public Schools. She...

Nov 13, 2023

Dennis J. Jacko, 78, of Massillon, passed away on November 13, 2023. He was born on December 23, 1944, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Valentine and Mollye (Mikloucich) Jacko.

Denny was a 1962 graduate of Langley High School in Pittsburgh. He furthered his education at Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio, where he graduated in 1967 with...

Nov 13, 2023

Robert P. "Bob" Boyd, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family following a brief illness on November 13, 2023, at the age of 79. Robert was born on October 21, 1944, in Canton, Ohio to the late Bernard and Harriet Boyd. Bob graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1963. Upon graduation...

Nov 10, 2023

Joan M. Miller, 86, of Massillon, passed away on November 10, 2023, following a brief illness.

She was born on February 27, 1937 to the late John and Mary Spillar of Chicago, IL.

Joan was a graduate of Morocco High School, Class of 1955 in Morocco, IN. She married Ronald Miller and together they raised...

Nov 10, 2023

The Rev. Robert W. Kaylor, a popular priest who served as principal and president of Central Catholic High School, died November 10, 2023, after a long illness. He is survived by his brother Richard (April) Kaylor; nephew Robert (Lauren) Kaylor; and two great-nieces Claire and Cecilia.

A native of Massillon, Fr. Kaylor graduated in 1962 from Central,...