Mar 2, 2023

Ellen Arciello, 86, of Massillon, died peacefully on March 2, 2023. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 10, 1936, to the late Henry and Florence (Rusk) Hunt.

She began her career as a nurse in New York City and when she relocated to Massillon with her husband Michael, Ellen became a beloved school nurse at...

Mar 2, 2023

George Henry Frantz, Jr., passed away on March 2, 2023, at Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer. George was born June 7, 1947, to his loving parents, Rodgie Joan (Johnson) and his namesake George Frantz Sr. He was the oldest of three brothers and grew up on the west side...

Feb 28, 2023

Norma Jean Ritz, 93, of Massillon, went home to be with her Lord on February 28, 2023. She was born in Ecorse, Michigan on March 24, 1929, to the late James and Florence (Langenfeld) Bittner.

Norma was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She enjoyed doing puzzles, was an avid bowler in her younger...

Feb 28, 2023

Judith Ann Shonk, 80, of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Judith was born in Massillon, on February 13, 1943 to James Lee and Trava (Villard) Lee. She was a 1960 graduate of Jackson High School. Judith was an excellent seamstress. She would make teddy bears and life size dolls. She was also a member of Red...

Feb 27, 2023

Margaret Lee (Brown) Young "Tomi", a cherished mother and grandmother left this earthly realm on February 27, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.

She was 73 years young.

It would be wrong to say that Tomi lost her battle with cancer because she never stopped fighting. No matter how sick she was, she was...

Feb 27, 2023

Robert "Bob"Dale Lamp, 92, of Navarre, passed away on February 27, 2023 at Community Hospice. He was born on January 31, 1931 to the late Everett and Avis (Haught) Lamp in Beatrice, West Virginia. He was a 1949 graduate of Trinity High School in Washington, Pennsylvania. He married Josephine Hartzell on January 23, 1951 and they shared 72 years...

Feb 25, 2023

John Edwin Forgan, 90, of Massillon, passed away on February 25, 2023, following a brief illness.

He was born on October 30, 1932 to the late Edwin and Faye (Rhodes) Forgan in Beaver Falls, PA.

John was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1950. He was a veteran of The United States Navy...

Feb 24, 2023

Terry Thompson, 67, of Canton, passed away on February 24, 2023, following an extended illness.

He was born on March 9, 1955 to Elisha and Eddie Carolyn (Hall) Thompson in Montgomery, AL.

Terry was a graduate of Canton South High School, Class of 1974. He retired from the Hoover Company and owned and operated TLC...

Feb 24, 2023

Robert “Bob” Bryan Powers left his earthly body and entered his heavenly home on February 24, 2023, at the age of 73. He was born on October 20, 1949, to the late Robert and Grace Powers in Wadsworth, Ohio. He graduated from Wadsworth High School in 1967. He then earned a degree from DeVry Institute of Technology in 1970....

Feb 24, 2023

Karin L Kauffman, 60, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 24, 2023. Karin was born on August 4, 1962 to William "Bumper" and Sally (Kemp) Caldwell.

Karin was a RN who's knowledge of the medical profession never faded. She had a great love for sunshine and found peace at the beach. She...

Feb 24, 2023

Terrance E."Terry" Arnott, 74, of Massillon, passed away on February 24, 2023, surrounded by his family, at the Cleveland Clinic / Mercy Hospital, following an extended illness.

He was born on January 18, 1949 to the late Terrance and Vivian (Howell) Arnott in Washington, DC.

Terry retired from Republic Steel. Following his retirement, he worked...

Feb 23, 2023

Lavonne Ellen Robinson, 91, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Lavonne was born on June 18, 1931 to the late John and Charlotte Henry.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Willard R Robinson; and her siblings Virginia Morgan, Robert Henry, Mildred Nichols, Donald Henry.

Feb 22, 2023

Dora Alice Stewart, 86, of Massillon, passed away on February 22, 2023 at Amherst Meadows. She was born on August 1, 1936 to the late Ervin and Tessie (Jarvis) Caldwell at Richmond, VA. She married Jerry Stewart August 06, 1960 and they shared 51 years together until his passing in 2011.

Dora was a Cafeteria Worker for...

Feb 21, 2023

Betty Louise Phillips, 91, of Canton, passed away on February 21, 2023 after a brief illness. She was born on May 31, 1931 to the late Leo and Geneva (Knight) Smith in Shadyside, OH. Betty was a 1948 graduate of Massillon Washington High School and later was a graduate of Kent State University. She married Delmar D. Phillips on...

Feb 21, 2023

Mary Lou Urban, 92, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 in Canton, Ohio. Mary was born on December 20, 1930 in Massillon, Ohio the daughter of Myrl and Marie Myers. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1948 graduate of Washington High School. Mary Lou enjoyed crossword puzzles. She loved looking at the Gulf of...

Feb 21, 2023

Marlene K. Nitz, 77, of Navarre, passed away at home on February 21, 2023 , following an extended illness. .

She was born on February 23, 1945. She was a graduate of Northwest High School. She retired from PER TECH INC.

Marlene was a very private person and liked to fish, mushroom hunt, pull tickets...

Feb 20, 2023

Hannelore G. Jedel, age 88, passed away on February 20, 2023 after a brief illness with pancreatic cancer. She was born February 4, 1935 in Germany. She immigrated to the United States in 1965 with her two young sons. She became a proud American citizen but held onto her German heritage. She retired from The Timken Company, but also...

Feb 16, 2023

Charles E. Flounders, Sr., 84, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 16, 2023. He was born in Massillon on November 7, 1938, to the late Ralph and Francis (Snyder) Flounders.

He was a graduate of Massillon High School and following graduation, Chuck proudly served his country in the United States Navy.

Chuck was self-employed as...

Feb 16, 2023

Nancy Diane Dottavio, 74, of Canton, passed away on February 16, 2023. She was born on February 27, 1948 to the late Ed and Lois (Baltzly) Carr. She was a 1966 Fairless High School Graduate and later graduated from the Aultman School of Nursing. She married Charles A. Dottavio on April 01, 2004 and they were together for over...

Feb 14, 2023

Roger Lee Smith, age 79 of Canton, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on February 14th, 2023. Roger was born September 11, 1943, in Alum Creek, West Virginia to the late Fred and Thelma Smith. He was preceded in death by siblings Joseph, Fred, Lucille, Gladys, and Helen.

Roger was the beloved husband to the...