Jun 7, 2023

Ruthann Hosner, 73, went to be with Jesus and reunite with passed family Wednesday June 7th, 2023, from her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Ruthann was born on April 26, 1950, in Greentown, Ohio to the late Karl and Ruth (Kellogg) Sanford.

In addition to her parents, Ruthann was preceded in death by her...

Jun 6, 2023

Martha “Marty” A. Nelson, 91, of Navarre, went home to be with the Lord on June 6, 2023. She was born on July 25, 1931 in Dover, OH to the late William and Bertha Markham. She was a 1949 graduate of Canal Fulton High School and later graduated Cum Laude from Malone College in 1999 at the age of...

Jun 6, 2023

Larry Lee Jamison, 82, of Navarre, passed away on June 6, 2023, after a period of declining health.

He was born on February 24, 1941 to the late Howard and Louise (Taylor) Jamison in Canton, OH.

He grew up in Brewster and graduated from Brewster High School in 1959. He attended Heidelberg College for a...

Jun 5, 2023

Debra Joyce Brazek, 62, of Waynesburg, passed away on June 5, 2023 at Amherst Meadows.

She was born on July 24, 1960 to the late Clifton and Violet (Haynes) Cottrell of Hampton, Virginia.

Debbie was a graduate of Jackson High School and worked as a Nurses Aide for Timken Mercy Hospital.

She was...

Jun 4, 2023

Mark Steven Smith, 63, of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023. Mark was born on April 19, 1960 in Athens, Ohio the son of the late Charles and Freda (Kirkpatrick) Smith. Mark worked for Findlayson Trucking Inc. He loved singing, woodworking, gardening, building bird houses, and watching his favorite sports teams the Browns and Guardians. Mark and...

Jun 3, 2023

Robert L. "Bob" Hookey, aged 85, long-time resident of Massillon, Ohio,

passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Country Club

Care Center in Warrensburg, Missouri. He was born on October 27,

1937, in McDonald, Pennsylvania, to the late Robert and Rose (Saver)

Hookey.

Robert graduated from Salem...

Jun 2, 2023

Monica McHenry, 54, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023. Monica was born on March 4, 1969 in Hinton, West Virginia to the late Lillie St.Clair.

Monica was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She always took great care of her flowers and enjoyed fishing, singing and being outside. Monica loved spending time...

Jun 2, 2023

Lowell E. "Bo" Gower, 58, of Massillon passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023. Bo was born on August 17, 1964 in Canton, the son of Lowell Sr., and Shirley Nastoff - Gower. Bo was a 1984 graduate of Hoover High School. He loved his time he working with his coworkers at the Hampton Inn in Massillon. Bo loved...

Jun 2, 2023

Sandra "Sandy" Gordon Eberhart of Massillon Ohio passed peacefully at home on June 2, 2023. She was born on November 26th, 1941, to Richard and Eileen Gordon of Canton Ohio. She was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School class of 1959. Sandy married  Fred Eberhart on August 13th, 1960. Blessed with a wonderful husband and family and a...

Jun 1, 2023

George M. Welk, 67, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023. He was born on July 22, 1955 in Massillon, Ohio to George Welk.

George is a lover of acquired salvage and Harley Davidsons. He spent a lot of time cracking jokes and making people laugh. He loved to be around people and listen...

Jun 1, 2023

Eileen Close Lowe (nee Mishler), 94, of Massillon, Ohio passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Canton Regency. She was born in Massillon, Ohio on June 7, 1928, to the late Mearl and Minnie Mishler (nee Schaefer).

Eileen was a member of the Eagles 190 in Massillon and was a bookkeeper for many years at Symes...

Jun 1, 2023

Robert C. Pfendler, age 101 (his 102nd year), of Jackson Township, died peacefully in his home Thursday, June 1, 2023. He was born in Massillon, Ohio, Stark County on July 8, 1921, to Sylvester and Rita (Deck) Pfendler, and has resided in Jackson Township since 1957.

Robert attended St. Mary’s grade school in Massillon and was a...

May 31, 2023

John P. Smith Jr, age 68, of Massillon, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Wednesday May 31st, 2023.

John was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia on September 3rd, 1954, but resided in Massillon for most of his life. As a younger man he served in the Army National Guard. John worked as a custodian in Massillon City Schools for...

May 31, 2023

Christine "Tina" Ann Miller, 82, of Tuscarawas Township, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. She was born on December 10, 1940 in Massillon, Ohio to the late Louis and Emma (Urbas) Novak.

Tina was a 1958 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. She then went on to work for The Massillon Evening Independent for 28...

May 31, 2023

Adrian Marshall Anthony, 70, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2023.

He was born on October 15, 1952 to the late Charles and Sarah (Simmon) Anthony of Canton, OH.

Adrian was an independent person. He looked out for his family and friends. A jokester, he always had a joke or story for people...

May 30, 2023

May Elizabeth (Duffy) Sweany of Massillon, Ohio went home to be with God on May 30 at the age of 81. Born in Liverpool, England on May 2, 1942. May found great joy, comfort, and friendship in her lifelong Catholic faith and as a member of St Barbara’s Church. May took immense pride in becoming a naturalized American citizen....

May 30, 2023

Roy G. Hambach, 74, of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Roy was born on September 16, 1948, in Massillon, the son of the late Roy and Rose (Horvath) Hambach. He was a 1966 graduate of Washington High School. Roy worked for the Timken Steel Co. and retired after 44 years of service. He was a lifelong...

May 28, 2023

Walter (Todd) Ostapack passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023 unexpectedly. He was born in Massillon, Ohio on June 11, 1967 to Lucille (Capaldi) and Walter Ostapack. Todd is preceded in death by parents and brother, Christopher Daniel.

Todd’s passions during his lifetime were music, dancing, and sports. He studied at Southgate School, Whipple-Dale Center, and Higgins...

May 28, 2023

Mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Rosella A. Donalson, 96, entered fully into the presence of her loving Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 28, 2023.

She was born on January 8, 1927 to the late Martin and Winnie (Moore) Nichols of Spencer, WV.

Rosella's Christian faith was the most essential part of her life. She exhibited an...

May 27, 2023

Eileen O. Wilson (Johnson),age 89, of Richville, Ohio, passed away on May 27, 2023, after a period of declining health.

She was born in Uhrichsville, Ohio on May 23, 1934 to the late Harry and Florence (Meese) Johnson. She graduated from Uhrichsville High School and married Lester A. Wilson on July 27, 1952. She is survived by...