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,...

Nov 9, 2023

John A. Istnick, 75, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly, at his home on November 9, 2023. He was born on May 8, 1948, in Youngstown, Ohio to the late John Istnick and Susan (Vargo) Harter.

He attended York Elementary School, Longfellow Middle School and graduated from Massillon Washington High School with the class of 1966. John furthered...

Nov 9, 2023

Robert Thomas Hoffner, 81, of Massillon, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2023 following a short battle with leukemia. He was born on August 2, 1942 in Massillon, the son of the late Donald and Mary (Biggs) Hoffner. Robert attended Washington High School and was drafted in the U.S. Army in June of 1968. After the completion of basic...

Nov 9, 2023

Terry E. Russ, 68, of Perry Township, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at his home. He was born on October 4, 1955, in Massillon to the late George and Mary (Brown) Russ.

Terry was a graduate of Perry High School and furthered his education in electrical engineering. His skills led him to a career with...

Nov 8, 2023

Gerald James "Jerry" Burtt, 80, of Massillon, passed away on November 8, 2023 at Aultman Hospital, following an extended illness.

He was born on November 29, 1942 to the late Oscar and Katherine (Koontz) Burtt of Massillon, OH.

Jerry was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1962. A veteran of the United States...

Nov 8, 2023

Donald Link Bonk of Louisville, Ohio, born August 9, 1943, drew his last breath on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at the age of 80. He is predeceased by his parents Ralph and Dorothy (Link) Bonk. He leaves behind his wife of over fifty-nine years, Carol Ann Bonk; children, Eric (Patricia) Bonk, Colleen (Anthony Mangino) Bonk and Kurt Bonk; grandchildren,...

Nov 8, 2023

Elizabeth M. (Slabaugh) Clapper Tombow, 89, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.

She was born July 1, 1934, to the late Joseph and Anna (Yoder) Slabaugh. She was blessed to be #11 in a family of 15 children.

Elizabeth is survived by her daughter Anna M. (Bill) Lanham; grandsons William D. (Diamond) Lanham, III...

Nov 7, 2023

Thomas N. Price, 74, of Massillon, passed away on November 7, 2023 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center.

He was born on April 1, 1949 to the late Nathan Price and the late Irene (Lori) Dillon of Canton, OH.

He was a graduate of Fairless High School, Class of 1967. He served in The United States...

Nov 7, 2023

Ronald Lechleiter, 89, of Massillon, passed away on November 7, 2023.

He was born on September 15, 1934 to the late Joseph and Lillian (Kemp) Lechleiter of Masssillon, OH.

He was a graduate of Washington High School and worked for Timken Steel Company for 42 years. He served in The Army National Guard. He was...

Nov 7, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our daughter Carmen Michele Price. She was born on February 10, 1967, to Robert Price and Bonnie Burkett. She left us on November 7, 2023.

She has a brother, Sean Price; stepfather, Frank Burkett Jr.; nephew Tyler Price; and niece Hope Price.

Carmen lived...

Nov 6, 2023

Scott R. Graber was born August 24, 1954 to James R. Graber and Mary Ann Ortiz Graber Heidmeyer. He passed away at his residence. He graduated from Washington High School in 1972 and played three years for the Massillon Tigers, lettering in his junior and senior seasons and was a part of the 1971 State Championship team. He later...

Nov 6, 2023

Melanie Charnas, a free-spirited and adventurous soul, passed away on November 6, 2023. She is preceded in death by her late husband, Mark Jackson. She is survived by her loving son, Zane Charnas, and her devoted boyfriend, Merle O'Connor. Melanie spent her early years in New York and later moved to Ohio in the 1970s, where she embraced a...

Nov 6, 2023

Ruth Ann Turskey of Massillon passed away at Danbury Assisted Living surrounded by family at the age of 86 on Monday, November 6, 2023. She courageously battled multiple-myeloma for over 18 years. She was born on March 17, 1937 in North Lawrence, Ohio. Ruth lived her life serving others and taking care of her family.

Ruth married...

Nov 5, 2023

Wanda Louise (Blake) Horvath, 90, of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, November 5th, 2023, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

Wanda was born May 2, 1933, in Jefferson County to the late Madge (Waller) and Frank Blake. She grew up in Adena, OH and attended Adena High School where she met the love of her life,...

Nov 4, 2023

Gloria Jean Forgan, 90, of Massillon, passed away on November 4, 2023 at Aviva Hills Assisted Living, following an extended illness.

She was born on December 3, 1932 to the late Arvine and Velma (Gamary) Ricker of Massillon.

She was a graduate of Mount Marie Catholic High School, Class of 1950. She married her husband...