Dec 19, 2023

Fay Alexander, 68, of Massillon, passed away on December 19, 2023 at Legends Care Center.

She was born on May 19, 1955 in Zanesville, OH.

A graduate of Tuslaw High School, Class of 1973, she attended Kent State University and worked as a Sr. Tax Preparer for H&R Block. Fay was a member of First...

Dec 19, 2023

Jim R. Cooperider, 83, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Jim was born on September 7, 1940 in Akron, Ohio the son of the late Robert Cooperider and Margaret Dominic. Jim was a resident of Massillon, Ohio for the last 52 years. Jim retired from Giant Eagle as a Meat Department Manager after 30 years...

Dec 19, 2023

Audrey "Audi" A. Kauffman, 89, of Massillon, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 19, 2023.

She was born on April 28, 1934 to the late J. Harry and Geneva (Sibila) Scharver of Massillon, OH.

Audi was a member of Divine Mercy Parrish St Joseph's, worked in information technology at Superior's Meats and retired...

Dec 18, 2023

Roberta Jane Hassman, 87, of Massillon, passed away on December 18, 2023, at Amherst Meadows Nursing Center with her family by her side.

She was born on October 7, 1936, to the late Kenneth and Margaret (Coulter) Davis of Logan, WV.

Roberta was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1954. She retired from...

Dec 17, 2023

Robert Michael Wahl, 85, of Massillon, passed away on December 17, 2023 at Brewster Parke.

He was born on February 11, 1938 to the late Otto and Hazel (McCammon) Wahl of Canton, OH.

Bob owned and operated Bob Wahl Auto Repair and Service in Venice, FL and was a member of Epiphany Cathedral Catholic Church....

Dec 17, 2023

Olive Moser, 93, of Massillon, Ohio passed away on December 17, 2023. She was born on May 16, 1930, in Fleming, Ohio to the late Okey and Ethel (Wilson) Sees.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Simon Moser Jr.; brother, Marion Sees; and sister, Ruth McGill....

Dec 14, 2023

Thomas Darrell Zahler, 91, of Canton, passed away peacefully at home on December 14, 2023.

He was born on November 4, 1932 to the late George and Leona (Weidman) Zahler of Canton.

Tom graduated from Timken Vocational School in 1950 and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War attaining the rank of staff...

Dec 14, 2023

Sandra "Sandi" Maier, 78, of Canton, Ohio passed away on December 14, 2023. Sandra was born on July 18, 1945, Canton, Ohio to the late Charles and Florence (Beard) Bailey.

She retired from America's Choice Title where she worked as a real estate closing agent. Sandi loved Jazz and Blues music, she enjoyed dancing and had a...

Dec 13, 2023

Gary Cowan, 63, of Massillon, Ohio passed away on December 13, 2023. Gary was born on August 23, 1960, Massillon, Ohio to the late Olin and Elizabeth "Betty" (Burtt) Cowan.

He had 23 years of service for Plain Local Schools. Gary was a member of the American Softball Association since the early 2000's, after transitioning from playing...

Dec 12, 2023

Tracy L. Jackson Jones, 60, of Booneville, Mississippi, formerly of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Tracy was born on March 12, 1963 in Rantoul, IL, the daughter of Thomas Jackson and Anna Huffman.

She attended Massillon Washington High School. Tracy served as a caregiver in the mental health field....

Dec 12, 2023

Joyce F. Cozby, 70, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly at her home on December 12, 2023. She was born on February 10, 1953, in Venezuela to the late Gerardus and Clara (Yrausquin-Aldama) Fernandez and was 1 of 13 children.

She worked as a claim’s service assistant at State Farm and retired after 15 years. Following retirement, Joyce...

Dec 10, 2023

Timothy Lee Gowins, 66, of Massillon, passed away on December 10, 2023 at Aultman Hospital.

He was born on April 27, 1957 to the late Jerry and Carol (Reidle) Gowins of Massillon, OH.

Tim was a graduate of Washington High School and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He is known for being...

Dec 7, 2023

Ruth L. Preece passed away peacefully on December 7, 2023. She was born on September 23, 1935 to the late Kenneth and Rachel Safreed.

A 1953 graduate of Jackson High School, she married Richard Preece in 1954. They celebrated 66 years of marriage up to his passing in 2021. She was a homemaker most of her life...

Dec 7, 2023

Theodore O. Koppes, 92, of Massillon, went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife, Marjorie on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Ted was born on July 30, 1931 in North Lawrence, Ohio, the son of the late Robert and Edna Koppes.

Ted was veteran of the United States Air Force and served in the Korean War....

Dec 7, 2023

Allen W. Knight, 77, of Massillon, passed away on December 7, 2023. He was born on February 12, 1946, in West Union, West Virginia, to the late Ancil and Betty (Waldo) Knight.

He was a 1965 graduate of Pennsboro High School in West Virginia. Following graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Army. Allen...

Dec 7, 2023

Cornell Allen Jackson, 56, passed away Thursday, December 7th, 2023. He was born in Massillon, OH on April 4th,1967 to Thomas Jackson and Nellene (McKey) Jackson.

Cornell is preceded in death by his siblings, Patricia Ann Jackson, Antoinette Jackson, and Thomas L. Jackson, Jr..

He is survived by his wife Rebecca Jackson; sisters, Beverly Jackson...

Dec 6, 2023

Daniel Joseph Kress, 77, passed away peacefully at home on December 6, 2023 surrounded by his family after a battle with Leukemia. He grew up in the “grocery business” working in family store Joe Kress IGA in Harrisburg followed by 27 years at Fleming Foods. He graduated from Walsh College and was a Veteran of the Army and served...

Dec 5, 2023

John E. Glutting, 76, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly at his home, on the evening of December 5, 2023. He was born in Massillon on June 23, 1947, to the late Vincent and Mary (Burger) Glutting. A lifelong resident of the area, John graduated in 1966 from Washington High School. He would later graduate from the police academy and...

Dec 5, 2023

"TOGETHER AGAIN"

Tim L. Russ, 81, of Perry Township, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 in Canton, Ohio following a brief illness.

Tim was born on March 7, 1942 in Massillon, Ohio the son of the late George Russ and Mary Russ. Tim was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1959 graduate...

Dec 4, 2023

Mary T. Repp, 97, of Massillon, passed away on December 4, 2023 at home. She was born on April 3, 1926 to the late Martin and Frances (Link) Paul of Massillon, OH.

A lifelong resident of Massillon, Mary was a homemaker and a talented seamstress. She was a member of St. Barbara's Catholic Church.

Mary...