Aug 5, 2023

Lt. Colonel Harold J. Leone, 91, of New Franklin, passed away on August 5, 2023 . He was born on February 22, 1932 to the late Antonio and Perrie (Dale) Leone at Flushing, Ohio.

Harold served his country for 40 years in the U.S Army serving during the Korean Conflict, and retired as a Lt. Colonel. He...

Aug 4, 2023

Steven Gibbons, 63, of Uniontown, loving son to the late Jack and Diane (Diotale) Gibbons, passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 4, 2023.

He was born in Massillon on December 19, 1959, and was a 1978 graduate of Perry High School. Following graduation, Steve attended and graduated from Kent State University with a master’s degree....

Aug 3, 2023

Gregory J. Campisi, 54, of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at his residence. Gregory was born on March 28, 1969, in Massillon, the son of Anthony and Theresa (Negri) Campisi. Greg was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1987 graduate of Washington High School. He worked for Panther Trucking Company. He enjoyed target shooting, gambling,...

Aug 1, 2023

Bethlehem V. Gatsios, 92, of Massillon, passed away on August 1, 2023.

She was born on September 15, 1930 to Christ and Catherine (Ralli) Vattos of Massillon, OH.

A graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1948, Beth began her career in banking and eventually became the first female vice president in Stark County. After...

Jul 30, 2023

William "Bill" H. Hrabak, age 79, passed away on July 30, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 05, 1943 to the late Joe and Alice Hrabak. He was a 1961 graduate of Maple Heights High School. Bill served in the U.S. Army Reserves during the Vietnam War. He married the love...

Jul 27, 2023

Robin D. Lynn, 66, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on July 27, 2023.

He was born on August 30, 1956 to Norman D. and Pauline F. (Bridgeford) Lynn of Massillon, OH.

Robin was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1974 and was a United States Air Force veteran and also served in the...

Jul 27, 2023

Andy Lillo, 61, of Massillon, passed away at his residence on Thursday, July 27, 2023. Robert was born on February 27, 1962, in Massillon, Ohio, the son of Robert Lillo and Carole (Lillo) Chabot.

He was a 1980 graduate of Washington High School. Andy worked for Ziegler Bolt for 38 years prior to his passing. He was...

Jul 27, 2023

Roberta "Bobbie" Jean Lackey, 85, of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023, following a period of declining health. Roberta was born on February 7, 1938, in Massillon, Ohio, the daughter of the late Robert and Margaret (Biddle) Liggett. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1956 graduate of Washington High School. Bobbie enjoyed crocheting, sewing,...

Jul 25, 2023

Julie A Critchfield of Massillon passed away on Tuesday July 25, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. Julie was born in Newark, Ohio on April 13, 1944 to the late Charles and the late Dorothy Coup (nee Mercer). She graduated in 1962 from Washington High School. She later married the love of her life Bill (William G) on...

Jul 23, 2023

Robert G. Dupper, 91, of Canton, passed away on July 23, 2023. He was born on June 11, 1932 in Canton to the late Clifford and Helen (Eckman) Dupper.

He was a 1950 graduate of the former Timken High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. Bob had 42...

Jul 22, 2023

Frances "Francey" Wantz Hummel, 95, of Massillon and Millersburg, passed away on July 22, 2023. She was born on August 12, 1927 to Frank and Madeline (Schott) Wantz at Massillon, Ohio. She married Hubert H. Hummel on August 19 1949, and they shared almost 65 years until his passing in 2014.

Francey was a Military wife and...

Jul 20, 2023

Geraldine Brisbine, 100, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Geraldine was born on August 26, 1922 in Defiance, Ohio to the late John and Mary McGill.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband Floyd Brisbine, her son Jeffery Brisbine, and grandson David Brisbine.

Geraldine...

Jul 20, 2023

Lynette Suzanne Eklund left this life on Thursday, July 20, 2023, after a brief but serious illness. She was born in Wheeling, WV to Nelle and Wilbur Maurer on July 23, 1949, and lived in Cadiz, OH for the first few years of her life. Lyn and her family moved to Massillon, OH before she started elementary school, and...

Jul 19, 2023

Brian D. Beard, age 57, lost his courageous battle with cancer on July 19, 2023. He was surrounded by his loving family and his dogs Brutus & Buckeye. He was a great man who was loved by all. Brian was born on January 4, 1966 in Youngstown, Ohio and was a 1984 graduate of Louisville high school.

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Jul 19, 2023

Jeremy Michael Carr, age 50, passed away in his home on July 19, 2023, in Orlando, FL.

Jeremy was a dedicated husband, father, son, and friend. He loved his time with family and friends. He loved going to Ohio every year and riding all the roller coasters at Cedar Point, OH and Universal Studios, Orlando, FL.

Jul 18, 2023

Thomas "Tom" R. Sand, 75, of Massillon, passed away on July 18, 2023. He was born on April 17, 1948 to the late. Carl and Clara (Shonk) Sand in Massillon, Ohio. Tom was a graduate of Tuslaw High School. He married Helen Hennage on February 20, 1971 and they shared 34 years together until her passing in 2005.

Jul 16, 2023

Brian Jay Lautzenheiser, 51, of Perry Township, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023 following his battle with cancer. Brian was born on July 20, 1971 in Portsmouth, VA to Donald Lautzenheiser and Diane Watson.

He was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1990 graduate of Perry High School. Brian loved camping, riding four wheelers,...

Jul 14, 2023

Dennis W. Clark, age 61, of Louisville, Ohio passed away July 14, 2023 from Cancer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Janet Clark, 2 nephews and a niece.

He is survived by his siblings, Brenda and Bob, Gary and Bonnie, Pat and Deb, Danny and Linda,Diane and Bob, Jeff and Cheryl,...

Jul 10, 2023

Mary Adeline Hardesty, 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 10, 2023 surrounded by her family. Mary was born in Canton, Ohio on January 23, 1933 the daughter of the late Roy and Laura (Cropper) Adams. Mary enjoyed gardening, bird watching, search words and her favorite soap operas. Most of all she adored her family. Family always came first....

Jul 7, 2023

John E. Eberhardt, 75, of Massillon, passed away on July 7, 2023, with his loving wife by his side. He was born on May 9, 1948, to the late Ralph and Ellen (McKenna) Eberhardt.

John was a 1966 graduate of Massillon Washington High. After graduation, John proudly served his country in the United States Army during the...