Sep 8, 2023

Mary V. Snyder, 92, of Massillon, passed away on September 8, 2023 at Amherst Meadows Nursing Center, following an extended illness.

She was born on April 9, 1931 to the late Clyde and Ada (Knox) Anderson of Zanesville, OH.

Mary retired from the United States Postal Service after twenty years of service. She also retired...

Sep 5, 2023

James W. Turvey, 89, of Mechanicstown, passed away on September 5, 2023. He was born on March 13, 1934 in Bergholz, Ohio to the late Roy and Marie (Reynolds) Turvey.

Jim worked for the former Canton Malleable Iron Company for 20+ years before retiring.

He is survived by his children, Susan C. Turvey, Jane A....

Sep 4, 2023

Shirley Ann Ferry, 92 of Massillon, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023. Shirley was born on October 16, 1930, in Perry Heights, the 2nd daughter of the late Benjamin and Helen (Zimmer) Rose. She was a long-time resident of the area and a 1949 graduate of Washington High School, where she was member of the famous Massillon Tiger...

Sep 3, 2023

Connie Sue Dempsey, 69, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023. She was born on December 10, 1953 in Massillon, Ohio to the late John and Dee Brenner.

Connie was a 1972 graduate of Tuslaw High School. She was a graduate of The Ohio State University, with a Bachelor's in Nursing in 1976. She...

Sep 1, 2023

Terry F. Lind, 77, of Massillon, Ohio passed into the arms of Jesus in glory on September 1, 2023 after a 10 month battle with cancer. Terry was born to Karl and Iva Lind on April 12, 1946. He graduated from McKinley High School in Canton, Ohio in 1964, and from Walsh University with an Associate Business Management degree...

Aug 31, 2023

On August 31, 2023, Heaven gained an Angel of the Almighty God. Jackelyn "Jackie" R. Howe, 78, of Massillon, Ohio passed away at Aultman Hospital. She was born on September 23, 1944, the oldest child of the late Kenneth and Phyllis (Kinkead) Paul in Massillon. Jackie was a 1962 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. She married James "Jim"...

Aug 30, 2023

Robert Paul Jones, 83, of Massillon, Ohio passed away on August 30, 2023. He was born on September 19, 1939, to the late Harold and Verna (Brannan) Jones.

Robert loved to go camping, fishing and hunting with the love of his life. He loved spending time and traveling with his family. Robert was loved by many, he...

Aug 30, 2023

On August 30, 2023, our extraordinary dad, James “Jim” Thomas passed away surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his infant son Tommy, his parents James and Elizabeth Thomas, as well as his brothers-in law Bill Meismer and Erv Miller.

Jim was born on June 1, 1936, in Aultman Hospital. He recalls his...

Aug 30, 2023

Mark James Grizzard.

Mark recently battled a recent medical illness and hospitalization, still his passing on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 was unexpected.

Born in Massillon, Ohio on March 10, 1970 to Nadine and Charles Grizzard. He is preceded in death by his father, Brother William Martin, and Sisters Wanda Hood and Sally Grizzard.

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Aug 29, 2023

Aurora L. Waltz, 83, of Massillon, passed away on August 29, 2023. She was born on February 7, 1940 to the late Hilario and Maria Zuniga at Oxnard, California. She married Leslie "Les" Waltz on February 14, 1971 and they shared 52 years together until her passing.

Aurora worked as a Beautician early in her life, but...

Aug 28, 2023

Richard "Scott" Guy, age 59, of Massillon, passed away on August 28, 2023. He was born on December 13, 1963 to Rose Guy and the late James E. Guy Jr. in Atlanta, Georgia. He was a 1982 graduate of Northwest High School in Canal Fulton.

Scott was a Jack of all trades, working as a carpenter, plumber,...

Aug 27, 2023

Raymond "Ray" Edward Jones, 68, of Massillon, Ohio passed away on August 27, 2023.

Ray was born on November 29, 1954, Canton, Ohio to Donald Jones and Margaret Wolfenden.

Ray was a 1973 graduate of Jackson High School. He owned along with his brother, Buckeye Protective Services Inc. He was involved in the Hall of...

Aug 27, 2023

Jacqueline Snyder McLain passed away on Sunday, August 27 at 97 years of age as she sat peacefully in her chair waiting for her ride to church. She sat overlooking Lake Cable and her gardens that had provided her so much beauty and appreciation for nature these past months. Always an exceptionally regarded woman and well known as the...

Aug 27, 2023

Cynthia J. "Cindy" Britzman-Hassig, 77, of Canton, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Cindy was born on June 2, 1946 in Canton, Ohio. She is the daughter of the late Norman and Irene (Gang) Weaver. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1964 graduate of Perry High School. Cindy has touched a lot of lives...

Aug 24, 2023

William Richard Waller, 87, of Massillon, passed away peacefully at Aultman Hospital on August 24, 2023. He was born in Massillon on August 18, 1936, to the late William and Mary (Boucher) Waller.

Bill was a 1954 graduate of Massillon Washington High School where he was proud to be the team manager of the football team. Upon...

Aug 23, 2023

Gerald “Gary” Durant, 75, of Massillon, passed away on August 23,2023. He was born on March 2, 1948, to the late Eugene and Jean (Bookless) Durant.

Gary was a 1967 graduate of Fairless High School. He attended Kent Stark State before being drafted into the Army where he proudly served his country during the Vietnam War.

Aug 23, 2023

Patricia "Pat" Smith, 75, of Navarre, Ohio passed away on August 23, 2023. She was born on December 14, 1947, to the late James and F. Jeanne Miller. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Barbara Elliott and Cynthia Ross; and her dear cousin, Cindy Reese.

Pat was a 1966 graduate of Massillon Washington High...

Aug 22, 2023

Maria Madeline Pugh, 72, of Massillon, passed away on August 22, 2023 at Altercare of Navarre, following a long illness.

She was born on November 10, 1950 to the late Anthony and Elizabeth (Borsi) Santabarbara of Cleveland, OH.

A graduate of Marymount High School, Class of 1969. She retired from driving school bus for Jackson...

Aug 22, 2023

Larry S. Miller, 67, of Massillon, passed away on August 22, 2023, after a short period of declining health. He was born on November 4, 1955, in Canton to Loy Miller and Nola Bennett.

He was a graduate of Tuslaw High School and was employed for over 20 years at Smith Dairy as a truck driver.

Aug 21, 2023

Vidyaben Patel, 87, of Jackson Township, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023. Vidyaben was born on November 3, 1935 to Motibhai and Zaverben Patel.

She is survived by her children, Ashokbhai Patel, Sangita Patel, and Dinesh Patel; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2023 from...