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Mary Ann Chastain
Feb 28, 2025
Mary Ann Chastain, 83, of Canton, Ohio, passed away February 28, 2025. She was born on February 5, 1942 to the late William and Virgie McMannis of Caldwell, Ohio.
Mary Ann was an avid animal lover, and she loved to visit with her family.
In addition to her parents, Mary Ann is preceded in death by her first and second husband, David...
Frederick "Fred" T. Van Brunt, Sr.
Feb 28, 2025
Frederick "Fred" T. Van Brunt, Sr. 83, of Massillon, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025. Fred was born in Newark, NJ on April 22, 1941 the son of the late H. Kenneth and Agnes (Prosser) Van Brunt.
As a young man, Fred dedicated his life to Jesus Christ and the mission of The Salvation Army. He grew up in West...
Carolyn J. Guerrieri Shaw
Feb 27, 2025
Carolyn J. Guerrieri Shaw, 65, of Massillon, passed away on February 27, 2025 at Cleveland Clinic / Mercy Hospital.
She was born on September 4, 1959 to the late James and Rosemary (Mickel) Guerrieri in Johnshon AFB, Honshu, Japan
Carolyn attended Lincoln High School and was a graduate of the first class to graduate from McKinley High School in 1977.
After raising her...
John Bolek
Feb 27, 2025
Those who knew John's humble nature and ever-present sense of humor, well appreciated his final request for a brief, to-the-point obituary: "Just say, 'John Bolek is dead.'"
Out of great love for John however, his family would respectfully like to add the following details:
John Bolek, 80, of North Canton, passed away on February 27, 2025 at Aultman Hospital, following a brief...
Gary L. Moles
Feb 27, 2025
Gary Moles, 78, of Massillon, passed away on February 27, 2025.
He was born at home on August 4, 1946, to the late Robert and Ruth (Myers) Moles in Stark County, OH.
Gary graduated from Marlington High School in 1964 and served in The United States Airforce from 1965-1969. Upon his return he began his 41-year career, with Ohio Bell retiring in...
Reda G. Higgs
Feb 27, 2025
Reda G. Higgs, 85, of Massillon, went home to be with The Lord on February 27, 2025.
She was born on June 10, 1939 in Dunbar, West Virginia.
She graduated from Canton South High School, and was a member of Dueber United Methodist Church. Reda was the Cafeteria Manager at Genoa Elementary School, retiring from Perry Local Schools in 2005 after 27...
Phyllis L. Pellock
Feb 26, 2025
Phyllis L. Pellock, 95, of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Phyllis was born on October 14, 1929 in Massillon, Ohio the daughter of Jim and Mae Boore.
Phyllis was a lifelong resident of Massillon. She enjoyed gardening, hiking, tending to her flowers, and spending time with her cats and dogs.
She is survived by her daughter, Vivian Cyphert.
Along with...
Patricia "Pat" Cosentino
Feb 25, 2025
Pat was a world traveler along with her husband Andrew together they visited over 40 countries, after his death she continued traveling with family and friends often taking mystery bus trips with her sister Peggy Riley.
She had many talents including painter, seamstress and baker. Her delicious and creative Christmas cookie distribution to many family households were much anticipated and enjoyed....
Hilda Lowery
Feb 25, 2025
Hilda Lowery, 86, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on February 25, 2025. She was born on September 11, 1938 to the late Lillie and Verdie Lowery.
Hilda was a faithful member of Friendship Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking and baking, and loved to go on walks. She also enjoyed watching the Cleveland Cavaliers. More than anything, she loved to spoil her...
Abby Kay Fisher Small
Feb 23, 2025
Abby Kay Fisher Small, 68, of Pawley’s Island, South Carolina, passed away on February 23, 2025 at the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, in Canton, Ohio.
She was born on December 16, 1956 in Massillon, Ohio to the late Daniel M. Fisher and Barbara Moyer Fisher. She resided in Canal Fulton, until her marriage in 1991 to Carl Small. After that, she...
Amaryllis "Amy" R. Whitehouse
Feb 21, 2025
Amaryllis "Amy" R. Whitehouse, 98, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on February 21, 2025. She was born on October 11, 1926 to the late Myrtle and Charles McNamara.
Amy loved to paint, she was a wonderful artist. She was the oldest member of First Baptist Church, where she had been attending for over 70 years. Amy was also a Girl Scout...
Mary Lou Maurer
Feb 21, 2025
Mary Lou Maurer, 92, of Massillon, passed away on February 21, 2025. She was born in Freeport, OH on May 26, 1932 to the late Emerson and Bertha {Stevens} Lynn.
In addition to her parents, Mary Lou was preceded in death by her husband James Maurer, their sons Michael and Patrick Maurer, brothers James and Arthur Lynn, and sisters Patricia Graber,...
Annette Lachelle Benjamin
Feb 20, 2025
Annette Lachelle Benjamin, 64, of Canton, passed away on February 20, 2025 at The Pines Healthcare Center. She was born on February 10, 1961 to the late Ivory and Delores {Hudson} Benjamin.
In addition to her parents, Ivory & Delores (Hudson) Benjamin, Annette was preceded in death by her granddaughter Destiny Benjamin, sister Angie Benjamin, grandmother Ora Lee Benjamin and father...
Mary A Pearson
Feb 20, 2025
Mary A. Pearson, 94, of Canton, passed away February 20, 2025.
Mary was born in Akron, OH, on April 15, 1930 to the late James and Mary Gray. She grew up and was raised in Uniontown, OH. Mary was a very strong, independent woman who will be dearly missed. She lived a very active life, always reading and playing cards with...
Richard Emil Miller
Feb 20, 2025
Richard "Rick" E. Miller, 81, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away following a brief illness on February 20, 2025. He was born on November 16, 1943 to the late Emil and Catherine Miller.
Rick served honorably as a United States Army veteran. He retired from Goodyear after working as a computer analyst for many years, he also owned and operated Miller Photography...
Jack Raymond Hood
Feb 19, 2025
Jack Raymond Hood, 97, of Perry Township, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Jack was born in Smithfield, PA, November 27, 1927, the son of the late Herschel and Helen (Miller) Hood.
As a teenager, Jack moved with his family to Massillon. He graduated from Washington High School in 1946 and four years later from Kent State University. He served...
Danny M. Stolte
Feb 18, 2025
Danny M. Stolte, 37, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on February 18, 2025. He was born on September 11, 1987 to Donald and Lori Stolte.
Danny was an employee at TSC for two years where he worked as a warehouse associate. He also spent time as a Yoga Instructor and a Certified Dog Trainer. Outside of work, Danny liked to...
Robert Eugene Baber
Feb 18, 2025
Robert Eugene Baber, age 75 passed away peacefully after a long courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on February 18th, 2025 at Aultman Woodlawn Compassionate Care. Born on April 29th 1949 to his late parents Marcellus Eugene Baber and Mary Lucille Baber.
Robert was a retired Army Veteran serving over 22 years of service in the Military and Proudly made known to...
John E. King
Feb 17, 2025
John E. King, 86, of Massillon, passed away on February 17, 2025. He was born on April 22, 1938 to the late John D. and Viola M. {Haggerty} King.
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his son Erik Jason King and his brother Jim King.
John is survived by his loving wife, Sandy; children Greg King, Lisa...
Sarah Jeanne May
Feb 16, 2025
Sarah Jeanne May from Massillon, Ohio passed away on February 16th, 2025, at the age of 86. She attended Washington High School, Massillon, Ohio. Jeanne (as she preferred) went on to Kent State University and the University of Akron, working her way from a hospital aide to a Licensed Practical Nurse, then becoming a Registered Nurse.
She worked in the medical...
