Nov 27, 2022

David A. Bender, 75, of Canal Fulton, passed away on November 27, 2022, following an extended illness.

He was born on December 28, 1946 to the late Keith and Catherine (Marchand) Bender in Canton, OH.

David was a graduate of Jackson High School, Class of1964. He was a veteran of The United States Navy and...

Nov 26, 2022

Betty Jean Grand left this world peacefully November 26th, 2022, at the age of 90. She was born the second of three children in Evansville, Indiana on January 3, 1932, to Frederick Krause and Ethel Clara Fruehwald. Her siblings are Carl Krause (deceased) and Joan Grand. She was a loving, giving, and courageous woman. She “never met a stranger....

Nov 26, 2022

Robert Roush, 83, of Massillon, passed away on November 26, 2022. He was born on September 12, 1939 to Robert and Bernetta Roush in Canton, Ohio.

Robert worked as a crane operator for Babcock and Wilcox. He spent his free time surrounded by friends and family.

Robert is survived by loving children, Linda (Brad) Jacobs,...

Nov 26, 2022

Edward Joseph McElfresh, 64, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022. Ed was born May 1, 1958, Ralph and Lucille (Lesh) McElfresh.

Ed was a master furniture maker, cabinet maker and carpenter. Ed’s woodworking craft was a passion he thoroughly enjoyed.

Ed a 1976 graduate of Perry High School, as a young boy established an impeccable...

Nov 25, 2022

Ronald L. Meimer, 72, of Massillon, passed away on November 25, 2022 at Amherst Meadows. He was born on December 23, 1949 to John and Marie (Bender) Meimer at Massillon, OH. He was a graduate of Massillon Washington High School

He served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War being stationed in Thailand....

Nov 24, 2022

Carl Edward Burger, 82, of Massillon, passed away on November 24, 2022 at Cleveland Metro. He was born on May 14, 1940 to the late George and Ruth (Schondel) Burger in Massillon, OH. He was a 1958 graduate of Central Catholic High School and served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Carl worked as a Millwright...

Nov 23, 2022

Alan Parnacott, 73, of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Alan was born in Massillon, on November 28, 1948, the son of the late Jim Parnacott and Cora (Morales) Hershey. Alan was very active with Massillon Little League, where he loved umpiring, and the kids. He advanced to State level in Little League baseball and softball. Alan...

Nov 23, 2022

Helen Ann Nobis, 65, passed away on November 23rd in Parma, OH, after suffering from respiratory complications due to COVID-19. Helen was sweet, intelligent, sensitive, and funny. Everywhere she went, she met you with a smile and a warm greeting. She will be best remembered as a loving mother and sister.

Helen was born on September 12th,...

Nov 23, 2022

John “Mike” Barrick, age 84, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. He was born February 23, 1938 in Coshocton Ohio, a son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Veigel) Barrick. John was a 1956 graduate of Roscoe High School. He married Judith Taylor on June 20, 1959 and they had recently celebrated their 63rd Wedding Anniversary.,

Nov 22, 2022

Christina Roberts, born in Canton, Ohio on April 17, 1966, to Robert Lewis and Katherine Boron, but later in life God introduced Richard and Theresa Jusseaume as her foster parents.

Despite teenage pregnancy, Christina went on to graduate from Marlington High School. After graduation, she met Glenn Bert Reardon, Jr., had two more children then became his...

Nov 21, 2022

Frank "Frankie" R. Diolosa Jr., age 65 of Massillon, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022. He was born on August 09, 1957 to the late Frank R. Diolosa Sr. and Anne Margaret Seaton Diolosa. He married the love of his life, Jennifer Nickol, on April 26, 2014 and they shared a decade of memories together.

Frankie...

Nov 19, 2022

Judith “Judy” Ann Wood passed away November 19, 2022, at home in Massillon, Ohio with her husband and daughter by her side. Despite living with the pain of Rheumatoid Arthritis for many years, Judy did her very best to live her life to the fullest.

Judy was born September 20, 1943, in Mitchell, Indiana to Ralph and...

Nov 19, 2022

John Draime, 69, of Canton, passed away on November 19, 2022 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. He was born on October 14, 1953 to the late Russell and Margaret (Tabellion) Draime in Massillon, OH. John was 1972 graduate of Fairless High School. He married Sally Clendenin on February 28, 2005 and they shared over 17 years together.

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Nov 18, 2022

Tommy L. Hawthorne, Jr., 50, of Canton, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on November 18, 2022. He was born on June 14th 1972 in Canton to the late Tommy L. Hawthorne, Sr. ,and Arlene (UpDike) Diehl. He was an avid sports fan and loved his Cowboys. He loved mentoring kids as well as coaching them. Tommy was a 1990 graduate...

Nov 18, 2022

Alice Perez Wheeler, age 95, passed peacefully, surrounded by family, Nov. 18, 2022. She was born Dec. 12, 1926, to Emilio and Otilia Perez, immigrants who settled in the small Spanish community of Spelter, WV. As a child, she was known to share her love of learning with her friends. She graduated from Victory HS and Fairmont State University....

Nov 17, 2022

Joanne M Wissmar, 83, of Massillon, passed away November 17, 2022, Joanne was born on June 21, 1939 to the late John and Sophie (Pisarcik) Fritsch. On August 3, 1957 she married the love of her life Donald E. Wissmar. They spent 64 wonderful years together before his passing in 2021.

Joanne retired from Kamph's Hardware. Joanne...

Nov 16, 2022

Terry L. Buck, 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on Wednesday November 16, 2022. Preceded in death by his parents Madeline and Lance Buck, his sister Shirley Immel and brother-in-law Richard Immel, his mother-in-law Pauline Haren, father-in-law Richard Haren, and sister-in-law, Judy Haren.

Terry is survived by his soulmate and loving wife of 54 years,...

Nov 16, 2022

Lillian A. "Babs" Mason, 83, of Massillon, passed away on November 16, 2022, following a period of declining health.

She was born on October 29, 1939 to the late Walter and Shella (McGraw) Nichols in Parkersburg, WV.

Babs and her family owned and operated a bowling center in Loudonville, and she had worked for Echo...

Nov 15, 2022

Jonathan Noah Akbar Nikzad (24) passed away on November 15, 2022. Born December 28, 1997, in Massillon, OH, he was the son of Arsalan Nikzad and Jane Leonard-Hathaway. He was preceded in death by his sister, Natalie Shireen Nikzad, grandmothers, Mary Steigerwald Leonard and Taj Kamaly, and grandfather, Aliasghar Nikzad.

Noah is survived by his parents, Arsalan...

Nov 15, 2022

Max Hartong, 27, passed away on November 15th after suffering critical medical complications that developed as he completed the Miami Iron Man competition. Max was sincere, fun-loving, driven, whole-hearted and intelligent. He was a natural leader who made others feel seen through his relentless positive spirit. Max was an adoring husband to his wife Taylor, a cherished son to...