Apr 8, 2023

James T. Lloyd, 73, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023. Jim was born on August 14, 1949, in Canton, Ohio the son of the late Austin and Sue Lloyd. Jim was a 1968 graduate of Perry High School. He was an Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper from 1971 to 1979. He was an adjuster for Cincinnati Insurance Company...

Apr 7, 2023

Paul Stanley, 89, of Canton, Ohio, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023. He was born on September 9, 1933 in Cass, West Virginia to the late William and Margaret (Ludington) Stanley.

Paul was a Korean War veteran, serving from 1952 to 1956. He worked for Portec most of his career, and retired from Hendrickson-Turner. He always...

Apr 6, 2023

Bryant Shawn Friedman, 54, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023. He was born in Canton on August 4, 1968, to William Friedman and the late Fannie Mae Turner.

He was a 1986 graduate of Canton South High School where he also played basketball for the Wildcats.

Bryant proudly served his country...

Apr 5, 2023

Marilyn Ann Tsilimparis, 83, of Perry-Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Marilyn was born on May 1, 1939 in Staten Island, NY the daughter of the late Joseph and Lucy (Vincent) Shiro. She married our Dad George Tsilimparis on May 9, 1965 in New York City. They were married for 41 before his passing in 2006. Marilyn...

Apr 3, 2023

Alma Ehmer, 78, of Massillon, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023. Alma was born on November 27, 1944 in Belva, WV the daughter of the late Fred and Lucille (Kinkade) Ward. Alma retired from Sterilite after several years of service. She enjoyed camping, gardening, and attending yard sales and flea market. Alma also enjoyed cooking and baking.

Apr 3, 2023

Terry R. McPherson, 67, of Massillon, was reunited with the love of his life on April 3, 2023. He was born on November 11, 1955, in Coshocton, Ohio to the late Francis and Betty (Eltringham) McPherson.

Terry was a 1974 graduate of Massillon Washington High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army for...

Apr 2, 2023

Nancy Jane (Keffler) Helline, age 93, died peacefully at home in the early morning hours of Sunday, April 2, in Massillon. Nancy was born on September 13, 1929, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Frank and Cecilia Keffler. She enjoyed more than 50 years of marriage to her late husband, Edward J. Helline II, and was very much devoted...

Apr 2, 2023

Shirley C. Kincaid, 78, of Canton, passed away on April 2, 2023 at the Canton Regency following an extended illness.

She was born on October 20, 1944 in Webster Springs, WV.

Shirley attended Washington High School and worked for Rubbermaid in Wooster, OH.

She enjoyed the outdoors, especially gardening and walking at the...

Apr 1, 2023

Mark Steven Nickol, 65, of Massillon, passed away on April 1, 2023 at home surrounded by family, following an extended illness.

He was born on September 21, 1957 to the late Robert and Catherine (Geibel) Nickol in Massillon.

Mark was a graduate of Massillon High School and a veteran of The United States Army. Mark...

Apr 1, 2023

Katherine E. Carona, age 69, passed away the evening of Saturday, April 1, 2023 with all her family present at her side. She was born June 29, 1953 in Canton to Leo and Mary (Martin) Scharver.

Kathy graduated from North Canton Hoover High School, class of 1971. She entered and graduated from Aultman School of Radiology. In...

Apr 1, 2023

Milan Richard Chovan, 92, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather, has passed away on April 1st, 2023. Born on February 16th, 1931 in Massillon, Ohio to John and Zusana Chovan. Milan is proceeded in death by both his parents, his beloved wife, Josephine Chovan, two brothers: John (Ann) Chovan and Albert Chovan, his five sisters: Ann (John)...

Apr 1, 2023

John Marvin Calhoun, passed away on April 1, 2023. He was born on October 2, 1968. John was a graduate of Massillon Washington High School and played football for the Tigers. He followed the team his whole life.

John worked many years at the Cleveland Clinic until a long going illness made it impossible.

He...

Mar 31, 2023

Paul J. Case, 93, of Massillon, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on March 31, 2023.

He was born on March 17, 1930 to Felix and Rana (Frasure) Case in Langley, Kentucky. He married Donna Myers on November 21, 1951 and they shared almost 70 years until her passing in 2021.

Paul...

Mar 31, 2023

Nick Price, 76, of Massillon, passed away on March 31, 2023. He was born to the late Earl and Leatrice (Evans) Price. He married Terry Nelson on January 29, 1977 and she survives him.

Nick worked as a Carpenter at the Norfolk and Southern Railroad. Nick was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, an avid...

Mar 29, 2023

Therese Marie Matie, 86, of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Therese was born on December 6, 1936, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Elmer and Florence (Ritzka) Jordan. Therese loved her family, fashion, decorating, and traveling. She was in the real estate business for over 50 years. Therese loved helping people and getting new families...

Mar 29, 2023

Gary Lee Wells Sr., 80, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, with family at his side. He was born on August 31, 1942, in Massillon, Ohio, to Joseph and Georgia Wells.

During his high school years, he played on two state championship football teams for Washington High School, his alma mater in Massillon,...

Mar 29, 2023

David Julius Klekner and Sue (Kinney) Klekner of Massillon, both 85, died 40 hours apart at The Inn at University Village of Massillon.

David passed on March 27th, 2023, and was born in Massillon, Ohio December 7th, 1937, to the late J.J. and Eva (Stanyard) Klekner. He was married to Sue Kinney Klekner on May 14th, 1960,...

Mar 29, 2023

Craig D. Schumacher, 69, of Canton, passed away at home with his family on March 29, 2023. He was born on April 7, 1953 to the late Blaine and Helen (Craigo) Schumacher in Canton, Ohio. He was a 1970 graduate of Perry High School.

Craig worked for Perry Local Schools. He attended Reedurban Presbyterian Church, enjoyed driving...

Mar 29, 2023

Lawrence (Larry) V. Hug, Jr., age 81, passed away on March 29, 2023. He was born in Canton, Ohio on May 27, 1941 to the late Lawrence V. and Hannah L. (Schuck) Hug.

He graduated from Canton Central Catholic High School in the class of 1959. While at CCHS he was a stand out on the golf...

Mar 28, 2023

Joseph "Joe" Lee Maupin, 88, of Massillon, passed away on March 28, 2023 at Brewster Parke. He was born on December 11, 1934 to the late Clarence and Loretta (Kouth) Maupin in Massillon, OH. He married Beatrice Gaye Maupin on July 17, 1960 and they shared 59 years together until her passing in 2019

Joe worked as...