Jan 1, 2023

Janet F. Nichols, 86, of Massillon, passed away on January 1, 2023. She was born on May 22, 1936 to the late Joseph and Hazel (Scarborough) Foreman in Powellton, West Virginia. She was a 1954 graduate of Montgomery High School in Montgomery, West Virginia.

Janet retired from K-Mart after over 30 years of service. She enjoyed music,...

Jan 1, 2023

Clora "JoAnn" Street, age 64 of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on January 01, 2023. She was born on February 27, 1958 to the late Laussie and Joy (Huffman) VanMeter in Monroe Falls, Ohio. She was 1976 graduate of North High School.

JoAnn was a businesswoman, who ran a flooring business with her late...

Dec 31, 2022

Joan Lee Girt, 89, passed away on December 31, 2022. She was born on May 8, 1933 to the late Roy Foster and Isabel Harter

Joan owned and operated Flowers by Jo, and loved to spend time with her family. In 1951, she married the love of her life Gerald Girt, prior to his passing in 2021,...

Dec 31, 2022

Samuel Ronald Blogna, 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 31, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 18, 1941, in Massillon, Ohio to the late Samuel J. and Helen (Porrini) Blogna.

Ron was a 1959 graduate of Central Catholic. He worked as a foreman for the former Ekco Housewares where he retired...

Dec 31, 2022

Jack Kirk Teppo, Sr. 84, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2022.

He was born on January 1, 1938, in Conneaut, OH.

Jack graduated from Conneaut High School, Class of 1957 and worked for General Electric until his retirement.

Jack was a veteran of The United States Army. A collector of...

Dec 31, 2022

Elmer Bennett, 85, of North Lawrence, passed away surrounded by his family on December 31, 2022.

He was born on March 2, 1937 to the late Samuel and Emma (Miller) Bennett in Bradshaw Twp., NC.

Elmer was a graduate of Unicoi County High School in Erwin TN. He retired from Republic Steel in 1999 after...

Dec 30, 2022

Carol Ann Kleinschmidt, age 82, passed away peacefully on December 30th, 2022 in her home after an extended illness.

Carol was born to Lottie Shijka and John Baybeck on November 5,1940 in Saginaw Michigan. She was an Ohio resident for many years, but always considered Michigan her home.

Carol attended St. Mary’s Cathedral High School...

Dec 29, 2022

Leslie Miller, 72, passed away on December 29, 2022.

She is survived by her son Troy (Theresa) Miller; her sister Charlene Swonger; her nieces and nephews; and her special friend, Bob.

"Take my hand precious Lord and lead me home"

Dec 28, 2022

Bonnie J. Kerr, 83, of Massillon, passed away on December 28, 2022, at Bel Air Care Nursing Home in Alliance. She was born in Levi, West Virginia on September 29, 1939, to the late Raymond and Bernice (Jones) Dawson.

She was a graduate of the former DuPont High School in DuPont City, West Virginia.

Bonnie...

Dec 26, 2022

Maurice Young, 34, of Canton, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022. Maurice was born on October 23, 1988 in Canton, the son of Bruce West and Roberial Brown. He loved helping his mother and grandmother. Maurice enjoyed gambling, and his laugh was infectious. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded...

Dec 26, 2022

Kyle Graydon Loudiana, 65, of Navarre, passed away on December 26, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 25, 1957 to the late John and Lucille (Ammon) Loudiana in Massillon, OH. He attended Fairless High School.

Kyle worked as a Scheduler for Wayne Dalton Doors for 36 years. He enjoyed the great outdoors...

Dec 26, 2022

Douglas Gilbert Pedrotty died on Monday, December 26, 2022, in Hilton Head, SC, at the age of 80. His quiet, open, gentle presence will be missed by all who knew him. Doug was born in Massillon, OH, on March 19, 1942, to Gilbert Louis Pedrotty and Ruth Marie Pedrotty. He grew up with his three sisters in Massillon, where...

Dec 24, 2022

Stefanie Nicole Orwick, 52, of Perry Township, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Stefanie was born on July 14, 1970 to Daniel and Susan (Cook) Mantsch. She was a 1988 graduate of Central Catholic High School. Following graduation from Central Catholic High School, she attended Stark State College where she obtained an Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy. Stefanie...

Dec 24, 2022

Joshua Alan Tausch, 37, passed away on December 24, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Canton, on February 11, 1985 to Tracy Tausch.

Josh was the best husband, a loving and caring father, son, brother, papa and friend. He enjoyed helping others, and would do anything for anyone. He enjoyed spending time...

Dec 24, 2022

Robert Thomas (Tom) Straughn, age 88 passed away after a brief illness on December 24, 2022, during his favorite holiday season – Christmas. Tom was born on April 7, 1934, in Massillon, Ohio to the late Rose Ann and Earl Straughn.

Tom was a 1952 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. During high school he played running...

Dec 24, 2022

Michael William Browning, 61, of Dover, Ohio passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022. He was born in Canton, Ohio on August 22, 1961, to Joseph Browning and Carolyn Winkler-Justice (nee Athens).

Michael was a graduate of Tuscarawas Valley High School and worked for many years as a laborer in manufacturing. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed...

Dec 23, 2022

Susan Ann Faber, E.A., 69 of Massillon, was called home to be with the Lord On December 23, 2022. She was Born on August 7, 1953 to late Daniel R. Williams II in Massillon, OH. She was a graduate of Tuslaw High School. She married William “Bill” Faber on July 27, 1974.

Susan built her own business...

Dec 23, 2022

Donald R. Keller, 88 passed away December 23, 2022 in Perry Township. He was born on June 4, 1934 in Canton, Ohio. He was the son of Royal J. Keller and Dorothy (Hunter) Keller.

Donald was a graduate of Washington High School and was employed at Boyles-Midway a Division of American Home for 30 years in the...

Dec 22, 2022

Richard John Sasala, 65, of Cleveland, passed away unexpectedly, December 22, 2022. Rick was born in Bedford, Ohio on May 9, 1957 to the late Richard and Sandra (Sabo) Sasala.

He was a graduate of Twinsburg High School and then proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1977-1993 where he specialized in Aviation and...

Dec 22, 2022

Mary Frances Schofield, 74, of Massillon, passed away on December 22, 2022 at Amherst Meadows. She was born on August 14, 1948 to the late Paul and Bernadine (Miller) Longheier in Massillon, OH. She was 1966 graduate of Central Catholic High School and later Ohio Dominican College. She married Larry Schofield on July 18, 1975 and he survived.