May 4, 2023

Clara Brozovic, 83, of Massillon, Ohio, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023. She was born on January 22, 1940 in to Carl and Helen Kinney.

A 1958 graduate of Central Catholic High School. She married her high school sweetheart and raised her family in Perry Heights. Clara Jeanne was a kind and generous wife, mother,...

May 4, 2023

Mary Lou Bowman, 77, of Powell, Ohio, formerly of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023.

A private graveside service was held at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Massillon, Ohio.

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May 4, 2023

Aurelia (Datesh) Stacy, age 73, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2023 after a hard fought battle with Merkel Cell Carcinoma.

She was born June 19, 1949 to Silvius and Janice Datesh. Family welcoming her into Heaven are her parents; in-laws, Watson and Allie Stacy; sister-in-law(Kay) and three brothers-in-law (Bill, Jim, and Tim).

Among those...

May 3, 2023

Dana R. Link, age 76, of Perry Township, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Dana was born on April 1, 1947 in Massillon, the son of the late Karl and Lillian Link.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Link.

Dana was a graduate of Washington High School....

May 3, 2023

Robert “Bob” Reid passed away May 3, 2023, after a long fight with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born in 1948 on St. Patrick’s Day and it was the theme of his life. Bob was raised in Cuyahoga Falls with his sister Mary and his late brothers “Ike” & Jeff and his late sisters Sandra, & Magda.

He...

May 1, 2023

Judy Wilson, 84, of Jackson passed away on May 1, 2023. She was born September 28, 1938, in Akron to Emil John and Catherine Mary (Barber) Miller. She graduated from Coventry High School in 1956 and The University of Akron in 1960 with a degree in primary education. At the University, Judy was president of both Theta Upsilon sorority...

Apr 30, 2023

Viola Margaret Genet, 92, of Canton, passed away on April 30, 2023 at Bethany Nursing Home. She was born on November 29, 1930 to the late Charles and Gladys (Dieringer) Crowther in Massillon, OH. She was 1948 graduate of Timken High School. She married Carl L. Genet on October 21, 1950 and they shared over 72 years together.

Apr 30, 2023

Lorin G. Bishop, 82, of Massillon went home to be with the Lord on April 30, 2023.

He was born on March 4, 1941 to the late Dewitt and Catherine (Mead) Bishop of Massillon, OH.

Lorin was a graduate of Washington High School, served in the Army National Guard and worked at Union Drawn Steel...

Apr 30, 2023

William E. "Bill" Nickles, 60, of Perry Township, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Bill was born on July 9, 1962 in Orrville, Ohio, the son of the late William Nickles and Patricia DuScheid.

Bill was a Tuslaw High School graduate. He was a Central States Can employee then a Crown Cork and Seal employee for...

Apr 29, 2023

Elzie Roy Hamrick, 84, of North Lawrence, passed away on April 29, 2023 at Aultman Hospital.

He was born on August 1, 1938 to the late Olen and Ellen (Green) Hamrick in Webster Springs, West Virginia. He was married to Joan Hamrick for 33 years until her passing in 2004.

Elzie worked as a Press...

Apr 29, 2023

JoAnn Pauline Brenner, 88, of Massillon, passed away April 29, 2023. JoAnn was born in Massillon, Ohio on August 16, 1934 to John and Mary Alice Huston.

JoAnn was a 1952 graduate of Massillon Washington High School, she was an avid Massillon Football fan and booster. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution,...

Apr 28, 2023

Donald R. Zorger, 79, of Massillon, passed away on April 28, 2023 at Amherst Meadows.

He was born in Massillon on October 23, 1943 to the late Frederick and Mary (Braun) Zorger. He married Maureen McGinnis on October 15, 1966.

Donald worked as a Steel Worker for Union Drawn for over 35 years until his...

Apr 26, 2023

Catheryn G. Dottavio, 64, of Massillon, passed away April 26, 2023. She was born on August 4, 1958, in Mount Vernon, Ohio to the late Arley and Shirley (Ashley) Nichols.

She was a graduate of Massillon Washington High School and was currently still employed at Brewster Cheese where she has worked for 33 years.

Cathy...

Apr 26, 2023

Joseph M. Storsin, Sr., 60, of Navarre, passed away on April 26, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Born October 7, 1962, in Canton, Ohio, the son of the late Eugene and Betty Storsin. Joe was a 1981 graduate of Perry High School and was currently employed by Crown Castle.

Joe had a free and giving spirit....

Apr 25, 2023

Thomas Lee Jackson Jr, 81, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. He was born in Parral, Ohio on June 16, 1941 to Thomas L. and Mattie (Golden) Jackson. Raised by his grandparents Wade H and Mittie Dawson Golden in New Philadelphia, Ohio. He moved to Massillon, Ohio where he graduated from Washington High School. He served five years...

Apr 24, 2023

Louis S. Johnson, 83, of Massillon, passed away on April 24, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Woodsfield, Ohio on November 15, 1939 to the late Frank and Opal Johnson. He was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School. He married Ruth Ann Bunton on November 11, 1961 and they shared 62 years together.

Apr 24, 2023

Janice Mae DeMate, 83, of Canton, passed away on April 24, 2023 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center.

She was born on August 2, 1939 to the late Charles and Mary Blanche (Wright) LeBeau of East Canton, OH.

She enjoyed being with her family, entertaining and hosting their gatherings. A care giver by nature, she was...

Apr 23, 2023

Gail Maureen Bridges passed away unexpectedly on April 23, 2023. Born to Byron and Regina (Ryan) Bertram on August 2, 1953, in Canton, OH.

Gail was a compassionate nurse, caring for patients in Ohio, Florida, and New Mexico through her decades of service.

She was known for her love of reading, baseball, and voting. She...

Apr 22, 2023

Dr. Raymond John McMahon, Jr., 92, of Canton, passed away suddenly on April 22, 2023 in Aultman Compassionate Care Center.

He was born on June 20, 1930 to the late Raymond and Ruth (Warth) McMahon in Canton, OH.

Raymond was a graduate of St. Johns High School, John Carroll College and Marquette University School of...

Apr 20, 2023

Mary Ann McBride, 79, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born on November 22, 1943 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Earl and Marie (Fisher) O'leary.

She was a graduate of Massillon Washington High School class of '61, and attended Heidelberg University. Mary Ann worked at Junie...