Alice Stover Wardle
May 23, 2023
Alice Wardle, 95, of Massillon, passed away on May 23, 2023, at Shady Lawn Nursing Home.
She was born on October 8, 1927, in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late Clarence and Grace Stover nee Rosentiel of Zelienople, PA.
Alice was a graduate of Zelienople High School and Geneva College in Beaver Falls, PA. Alice had...
Gregory W. Snyder
May 23, 2023
In loving memory of Gregory W. Snyder:
On May 23rd, Gregory Snyder, 77, of Jackson Township, went home to be with the Lord after battling ALS. He was born on October 12, 1945, in Massillon, Ohio to Dale and Madeline (Anderson) Snyder.
Greg was a 1963 graduate of Fairless High School. He then attended Stark...
Constance "Connie" J. (Kieffer) Smith
May 22, 2023
Constance J. Smith, 89 of Navarre, passed away on May 22, 2023. She was born on March 4, 1934, in Navarre, Ohio to the late Stephen and Gladys (Deldome) Cincinat.
Connie was employed with Fairless Local Schools as a bus driver where she retired after 30+ years of service and was a member of the bus driver’s...
Michael Lee Zuzack
May 22, 2023
Michael Lee Zuzack "Six Pac", 60, left this earth after a sudden and brief battle with cancer on May 22, 2023. He was born June 15, 1962.
He is survived by his wife Carol (Jess) Zuzack, his daughter Rikki Somogy, his sister Dian McCarrick, brother in-law Paul (Helen) Jess, his 3 step-children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins....
Jewel K. Hershberger
May 20, 2023
Jewel K. Hershberger, 64, of Massillon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 20, 2023 surrounded by her family.
She is survived by her children, Shawna Moore, Dusti Stennett, Jennifer Yarnell, and James Yarnell; stepdaughter, Jennifer Lynch; 5 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; sisters, Delores Gray and Lavonne Lucero; brother, Steve Hershberger; and numerous nephews, and nieces.
A...
Wendell A. Snodgrass
May 19, 2023
Wendell A. Snodgrass, 81, of Massillon, passed away on May 19, 2023.
He was born on February 11, 1942 to the late Wendell and Ethel Mae (Beadle) Snodgrass of Massillon.
He graduated from Washington High School, Class of 1960 and worked as a home delivery driver for Reiter Dairy, Superior Meats and then Ray Molder...
Barbara R. Mcclintock
May 19, 2023
Barbara R. McClintock, 76, of Massillon, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023. Barb was born on April 16, 1947 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio the daughter of the late Paul and Marilyn (Prough) Blocksom . Barb was a 1965 graduate of Ravenna High School. She drove bus for James A. Garfield School District in Garrettsville. Barbara also worked for...
Marion V. Perkins
May 16, 2023
Marion V. Perkins, 68, of Massillon, passed away on May 16, 2023.
He was born on July 29, 1954 to the late Arnett and Ernestine (Thomas) Perkins of Massillon. Marion graduated from Washington High School, received his BS from Bowling Green University. He was Director of Adult Services/ Placement Coordinator for Denver Board for the Developmentally Disabled,...
Edward A. Kerchner
May 15, 2023
Edward A. Kerchner, 84, of Massillon, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023. Edward was born on September 18, 1938 in Tiffin, Ohio, the son of the late Harvey and Anna Marie (Heffner) Kerchner. Ed graduated from Tiffin Columbian High School in 1956. After graduation he joined the United States Army, where he was stationed in Germany and was...
Loris Ohannes Chobanian
May 14, 2023
Loris Ohannes Chobanian, 90, of Canton, passed away at home on May 14, 2023, following an extended illness.
He was born on April 17, 1933 to the late Ohannes and Hripsime (Paboujian) Chobanian of Mosul, Iraq.
He came to America in 1960 to escape persecution and became a citizen in 1969. Loris was a gifted...
Guadalupe S. Elizardo
May 14, 2023
Guadalupe S. Elizardo, edad 89 de Massillon, OH, Fallecio el Domingo Mayo 14, 2023. Nacio Octobre 06, 1933 Hija de los Finados Vidal Salazar y Dolores Contreras viuda de Isidro Elizardo.
Ella trabajata de cosinera. A Guadalupe le gustaba bordar, Jugar loteria y pasar tiempo con su familia. A Ella le Sobre viven sus Hijos; Francisco Torres,...
Shirley L. "Cookie" Richards
May 14, 2023
Ms. Shirley L. “Cookie” Richards, daughter of the late William Mays & Bessie Louise Kirkwood Mays was born March 31st, 1945 in Brookville, Pennsylvania. She was a 1963 graduate of Brookville High School and went onto take classes at Clarion State University, Clarion, PA. She worked at Burly Bear Glove Factory in Brookville until 1964. Shirley moved to Ohio...
Rubyan Browning
May 12, 2023
Rubyan (Allen) Browning, 84, of Massillon passed away May 12, 2023. Rubyan grew up in Brown, WV. She was a member of First Christian Church in Massillon, the Tuslaw Lions Club, and Antique Buick Club of America and AACA Automobile Club. Ruby enjoyed crafting, crocheting, and spending time with family and friends. Our family is grateful to know that...
Alexander R. Capobianco
May 11, 2023
Alexander Robert Capobianco, 30, of Perry Township, passed away unexpectedly on May 11th, 2023.
He was a graduate of Fairless High school, class of 2012. Alex enjoyed time outdoors, including white water rafting and playing golf , he also loved playing video games .
He was predeceased by his father Eric Octavio and his mother...
Kathleen J. Jones
May 10, 2023
Kathleen Joann (Knobb) Jones, 93, of Massillon passed away on May 10, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born in Massillon on December 3, 1929, to the late Henry and Edna (Rohr) Knobb.
Kathleen graduated from Massillon High School and then went to work for the Eaton Corporation of Massillon as a Purchaser of 50 years...
Mary "Scoot" Nell Thompson
May 10, 2023
Mary “Scoot” Nell Thompson, 91, of Canton, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2023 from a long term illness. She was born on September 01, 1931 to Ernest & Bessie Grider in Opp, Alabama. Mary graduated from McKinley High School in Canton, OH.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Ester and John Grider; sister Anna...
Shirley Ann Sibila
May 10, 2023
Shirley Ann Sibila, passed away peacefully, on May 10, 2023, at Compassionate Care Center. Shirley was born on February 23, 1928, to Jesse and Elma Girt (Fichter) in Massillon.
Shirley graduated from Navarre High School in 1946 and began working at Timken’s as a secretary for 3 years.
In 1948, she met Donald Sibila and...
Reston Ali Price
May 9, 2023
Reston Ali Price, 6, of Massillon, passed away on May 9, 2023 at Mercy Cleveland Clinic.
He was born on November 14, 2016 to Ryan and Rachel (Jacobs) Price of Massillon
Reston was an amazing boy. He loved to dance , listen to music, t-ball, climb and jump. He also loved to swing and be...
Tayveon Toles
May 8, 2023
Tayveon Toles, 34, of Canton, passed away on May 8, 2023 at Mercy Cleveland Clinic.
He was born on July 3, 1988 to the late Shawn White and the late Jean Toles of Massillon, OH.
Tayveon attended Washington High School and worked in the Massillon area. He enjoyed fishing and hanging out with his family...
Russell Smith, Jr.
May 7, 2023
Russell Smith, Jr., age 85, of Canton (Jackson Township), died on Sunday, May 7, 2023 peacefully at home following a battle with cancer. Russell was born on April 22, 1938 in Canton. He was the son of the late Russell and Alta (Huber) Smith Sr. He graduated in 1956 from North Canton High School. In addition to his parents,...
