Oct 14, 2023

Donna Mae Johnson, 86, of Canton, passed away on October 14, 2023 at home, following an extended illness.

She was born on June 12, 1937 to the late Irvin and Mabel (Domer) Goss in Sugarcreek, OH.

Donna was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1956. She loved sewing, crafting, baking, gardening and reminiscing...

Oct 14, 2023

Denise “Cissy” Tyson, 67, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2023. She was born in Canton, Ohio on July 3, 1956, to the late Dennis and Erma (Muse) Tyson.

Cissy was a 1974 graduate of Canton McKinley. She worked very hard throughout her life, beginning with Park Farms where she retired from after 20+ years...

Oct 13, 2023

Carol Meyer, 86, of Massillon, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on October 13 ,2023.

She was born in 1937 in Fairmont, WV to Hazel and James R. Hartley.

Carol attended West Fairmont High School before studying Physical Education at Fairmont State College. She received her Master’s degree from The College of Mount...

Oct 13, 2023

Gail A. Lombardi, 66, of Perry Township, passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2023, at the Cleveland Clinic. She was born on July 31, 1957, in Massillon to the late Andrew and Millie (Listiak) Bednar.

Gail was a 1975 graduate of Jackson High School. She then worked as a letter carrier for the postal service in Massillon...

Oct 13, 2023

Judith J. Hagerty, 82, of Perry Township, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023 following a lengthy illness. Judith was born on August 2, 1941 in Massillon, Ohio the daughter of the late Russell and Pearl (Wesie) Rodocker. Judy was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1959 graduate of Washington High School. Judy retired from DLH Industries...

Oct 12, 2023

Our beloved Michelle Lynn Motz- Pettis, age 54 of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2023. She was born on November 8, 1968 to Ruth (Carmichael) Motz and the late Robert W. Motz.

If you had the pleasure to know Michelle, you’d know how beautiful her spirit really was. She had a way of making all...

Oct 12, 2023

Sandra K. Easterly, 81, of Perry Township, passed away following a brief illness on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Sandy was born on November 2, 1941 in Canton, Ohio the daughter of the late Kenneth and Lena (Keats) Homman. Sandy was a lifelong resident of the area and was in the first graduating class at Perry High School. She volunteered...

Oct 11, 2023

Tim E. Dixon, 83, of Perry Township, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Tim was born on March 24, 1940 in Canton, Ohio, the son of the late Herbert and Evelyn (Crawford) Dixon, Jr. He was raised by his grandparents, Herbert M. and Mary M. Dixon. Tim was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1958...

Oct 10, 2023

Janis Sue Weltlich, 85, of Dalton, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. She was born on November 10, 1937 to the late Donald and Helen (Timney) McFarren.

Janis was a 1955 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. After graduating, she was employed by the former Enterprise Aluminum Company where she worked as a bookkeeper in...

Oct 8, 2023

James Edward “Jim” Friedrichsen Jr, 79, of Massillon, peacefully passed away on October 8, 2023 at Mercy Medical, following a brief illness to be reunited with his beloved wife Penny.

He was born on July 12, 1944 as the eldest child to the late James E. and Marguerite E. (Painter) Friedrichsen Sr of Massillon, OH.

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Oct 5, 2023

Patricia Aileen Tekaucic (Stevens) passed away on October 5, 2023 at the age of 82. Aileen is survived by Kurt Andrew (son), Mary Anne (Breitzig - Daughter - in - Law), Dave Stevens (brother), Kyle, Kelsea and Zane (grand-children). Aileen was preceded in death by Rudy (husband), Val-Christopher (son), Tamara (daughter), Dale and Jeanne Stevens (parents), Lorna (sister) and...

Oct 4, 2023

Susan H. Larke, age 66, of Massillon passed away on Wednesday October 4, 2023, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on July 15, 1957, to the late Paul and Maxine Daniluk in Canton, Ohio and was one of seven children. Susan graduated from Perry High School, class of 1975.

Susan married the love...

Oct 3, 2023

Donald Kovac, 60, of Massillon, Ohio passed away on October 3, 2023. Donald was born on June 4, 1963, to Sandy and Stanley Kovac.

Don was a graduate of Washington High School. He had a fulfilling career as an electrician with the IBEW LU540 until his retirement this year. He loved his job, he always said with...

Oct 2, 2023

Samuel Reeves Nodo, 94, of Massillon, passed away, following a brief illness, on October 2, 2023 at Aultman Hospital.

He was born on July 13, 1929 to the late Joseph and Margaret (Lentz) Nodo of Massillon, OH.

A graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1947, he was a veteran of United States Army, serving...

Oct 2, 2023

Mary Margaret Booth, 87, of Massillon, passed away on October 2, 2023 at Aultman Hospital.

She was born on October 29, 1935 to the late Elmer and Lucille (Foltz) Indorf of Massillon, OH.

A graduate of Mt. Marie Catholic High School. Mary retired from Day-Ketterer Law Firm after 37 years. A Member of Divine Mercy...

Oct 2, 2023

William Henry Foss, 76, of Massillon, died at home on October 2, 2023.

Bill was born in Albany, NY to Robert and Editha (Love) Foss on July 25, 1947. Bill graduated from Glenwood High School in 1966 and retired after 26 years from Massillon Community Hospital as Safety and Security Supervisor.

Bill was preceded in...

Oct 1, 2023

Terrance "Terry" B. Adams, 62, of Massillon, passed away on October 1, 2023.  He was born on May 25, 1961 to Wanda (Simons) and the late Aca Adams in Weston, West Virginia. He was a 1979 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. He married Susan Kiplinger on August 14, 1982 and they shared 41 years together.

Terry...

Oct 1, 2023

Lisa R. Jackson Orume Moody, 49, of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Lisa was born on June 28,1974 in Findlay, Ohio the daughter of Jane Kingery and Vernon Lorison Moody. She was a 1992 graduate of Elmwood High School where she graduated with honors. She graduated from Bowling Green University with an associate degree in business....

Sep 30, 2023

Rita K. Ballentine, 71, of Massillon, passed away on September 30, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic, following a brief illness.

She was born on January 31, 1952 to the late Louis and Juanita (Turner) Bryson of Canton, OH.

Rita was a graduate of Washington High School and worked for Nickels Bakery. She was the families rock,...

Sep 30, 2023

James "Jim" Edward Sponseller, 66, of Massillon, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on September 30, 2023. He was born on May 27, 1957 to Carol (Cordier) and the late John Sponseller in Canton, OH. He was a 1975 graduate of Marlington High School and graduated with honors earning a degree in Economics from the University of...