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...

Apr 20, 2023

TOGETHER AGAIN. David G. Fisher entered life eternal on Thursday 4/20/2023. David was born on February 5, 1947 to the late Sidney G. and Wilma “June” (Gowins) Fisher. He graduated from Hoover High School, class of 1965 where he met the love of his life, Karen Dean. They were married on July 20, 1967, in Charleston, SC while he...

Apr 19, 2023

James R. Boland of North Canton, Ohio and Sarasota, Florida passed away on April 19, 2023 in Sarasota.

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 13, 1937, he was preceded in death by son David J. Boland, son-in-law Dr. Floyd S. Critoria, parents George and Ethel Boland, brother Jack Boland and sister Shirley Carius.

Jim served...

Apr 19, 2023

Adda "Gertrude" Heffernan of Massillon, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 19, 2023.

Adda was born October 12, 1934 to Hilmar and Adda Beisecker. Adda is preceded in death by her parents, her husband James and her beloved son, Jeffrey. She is survived by her sisters, Lois Kennedy of Powell, Ohio and...

Apr 18, 2023

Karen Marie Bailey, 80, of Brewster, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Karen was born on October 19, 1942, in Mannington, WV the daughter of the late Melvin and Lillian (Price) Toothman. She was member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Brewster, Ohio. Karen retired from Zimmer, having never missed a single day of...

Apr 17, 2023

David (Dave/Davey) MacIsaac Crookston, 51, beloved husband, father, brother, family, and

friend, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023, in Massillon, Ohio. He was born

on January 13, 1972 to the late David John and Sally Ann (MacIsaac) Crookston in Canton,

Ohio. He was a 1990 graduate of Massillon Washington High School...

Apr 13, 2023

Robert "Bob" James Vukelic, 73, of Canton, passed away on April 13, 2023. He was born on March 18, 1950 in Massillon to the late George and Rose (Boda) Vukelic. He was a 1969 graduate of Massillon Washington High School.

Bob worked at Republic Steel for 33 years and later worked at Chapel Hill Retirement Community in...

Apr 13, 2023

Robert L. Elifritz, age 83, of Malvern, Ohio, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, April 13, 2023 in the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton, Ohio.

He was born March 15, 1940 in Leesville, Ohio, attended the former Dellroy HS and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.

He was the son...

Apr 13, 2023

Bishop Harold R. Strange was a captivating teacher, and a dynamic preacher who loved God and loved people.

Harold was born on July 31, 1937 to Blair “Blackie” and Edith Strange. As a young man, Harold led a life filled with alcohol and violence. His family and friends thought boxing would be a way to positively channel...

Apr 13, 2023

Robin Schumacher, 67, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 surrounded by family and friends. Robin was born on January 18, 1956 to the late Virgil and Bernice Edie.

Robin was a music educator for over 30 years at East Canton Elementary School. She is a graduate of Washington High School ('74) and Bowling...

Apr 12, 2023

Joseph "Joe" Fraser, Jr., 94, of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Joe was born on September 15, 1928, in Georgia, the son of the late Joseph and Earle Fraser, Sr. He was a lifelong resident of the area. Joe retired from ECKO Housewares.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by numerous...