Jun 17, 2023

Kenneth "Pops" Avins, 76, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Kenneth was born on May 19, 1947 to the late Earl and Bernice (Goodall) Avins.

Kenneth retired from Norton Environmental in 2012. He loved horses and was a barrel racer. He worked at stables where he took care of over 40 horses. He...

Jun 17, 2023

On 6/17/2023 the world unexpectedly lost an amazing, strong, kind and loving woman following a sudden illness. Tracy Lynn Knauf passed away at the young age of 54; too early of an age for this brilliant light to be extinguished. The number of lives she has saved as well as changed for the better is incalculable. She was kind...

Jun 16, 2023

Mary Jane "Dana" Gibson, 70, of Massillon, passed away on June 16, 2023 at Amherst Meadows Nursing Center.

She was born on January 28, 1953 to the late Charles and Mary (Lopez) Gibson of Fairmont, WV.

Mary Jane was a graduate of Fairmont High School, Class of 1970 and received her associates degree in Social...

Jun 15, 2023

Paul "Bud" Shonk, 86, of Massillon, Ohio passed away on June 15, 2023. Paul was born on December 14, 1936, in Massillon, Ohio to the late Paul and Thelma Shonk.

Paul retired in 1994 from Dominion Energy. Paul was an avid bow hunter who mentored many archers. He was a founding member of the Crystal Springs Bowhunter's...

Jun 15, 2023

Timothy D. McCune, 64, of Massillon, passed away on June 15, 2023 following a brief illness.

He was born on February 27, 1959 to the late Herbert McCune and Reliah (Abbott) McCune of Massillon, OH.

Tim was a graduate of Fairless High School, Class of 1977 and he worked as supervisor for many years in...

Jun 14, 2023

Ned A. Harvey of Jackson Township went to heaven June 14, 2023. He was the only child of Arthur and Kathleen (Gerber) Harvey, born September 30, 1942.

He was husband to Barbara for 57 years. He was dad to Tig (Nate) Held, Tad (Denise) Harvey, Teal Harvey and Jo (Mike) Wheeler; and Poppy to Andrew, Kady, Natalie,...

Jun 13, 2023

Donald S. Beitel, 64, of Massillon, passed away at his home on June 13, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Massillon on August 13, 1958, to the late William and Mardella (Feller) Beitel.

Don was a proud 1977 graduate of Massillon High School. He was a former member of Massillon Baptist Temple and...

Jun 12, 2023

Charles J. Olenick passed away peacefully on June 12, 2023. Born in Johnstown, PA on July 1, 1924.

He was employed by Ford Motor until retiring. Charles served in the U.S. Army CBI. He lived at Lake Cable for 28 years where he enjoyed fishing. He loved travelling, bowling, sports, big band music, but mostly spending time...

Jun 12, 2023

Gerald F. Moffitt, 79, of North Canton, passed away on June 12, 2023 at Bethany Nursing Home, following an extended illness.

He was born on August 3, 1943 to the late Braudy and Sibyl (Blaylock) Moffitt of Bonlee, North Carolina.

Jerry was a graduate of Grimsley High School in North Carolina and East Tennessee State...

Jun 10, 2023

Ronald L. Stroh, 83, of Massillon, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 8, 1939, in Brewster, to the late Michael and Emma (Selan) Stroh, Jr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Richard Stroh and sister Rose Keller.

Ron was...

Jun 10, 2023

Patrick Albert Owens, 65, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, on June 10, 2023.

He was born on July 31, 1957 to the late Gordon and Clarissa (Percell) Owens of Canton, OH.

Patrick was a graduate of Perry High School, he worked at Republic Steel.

He was a supportive person,...

Jun 9, 2023

Arabella Faye Boughman, 1 month old, of Massillon, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 9, 2023 at Akron Children's Hospital. She was born in Massillon, Ohio on May 9, 2023 to Jeremy C. and DeAnna M. Boughman (nee Doroslovac).

She brought so much love and joy to her family in the short time she was with...

Jun 8, 2023

Russell L. Baker, 86, of Massillon, passed away on June 8, 2023. He was born on December 17, 1936, in Massillon, to the late Lawrence and Mary (Hose) Baker.

He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps.

Russ worked as an architectural draftsman where he helped facilitate building designs such as Massillon...

Jun 7, 2023

Anzonetta J. Bussard, 90, of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Anzonetta was born in Canton, Ohio on October 16, 1932 the daughter of the late Martin and Elsie (Banks) Bussard. Annzonetta graduated from Aultman School of Nursing 1953, and retired from Aultman Hospital in 1990 as a charge nurse. She enjoyed scrap booking, crafts, gambling, and...

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...