Sep 16, 2022

Eulette Arrington, 100 yrs. old, of Massillon passed away from her earthly home to receive her heavenly reward on September 16, 2022.

She was born in Woodland, Alabama on March 21, 1922 to the late Troy Joiner and Ada Lancaster Joiner.

Preceding her in death husband Chat Arrington and son John Troy Arrington and grandson...

Sep 16, 2022

Heinz Celik Sr., age 95 of Massillon. Sadly we announce he passed away on September 16, 2022 with his loving family present. He was born to Heinrich and Anna Celik in Gelsenkirchen-Erle, Germany on November 1, 1926. He and his wife, Gerda, married in August 1950 and immigrated to Massillon in 1952, where they raised their family. Heinz was...

Sep 15, 2022

Marie Pullin age 103, passed peacefully on the morning of September 15, 2022, surrounded by her loving and devoted children. Joining her husband Charles ( Grandpa Chuck) and daughter Joyce who proceeded her on the heavenly journey. Marie was beautiful, kind hearted, soft spoken, and stylish to the end. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend....

Sep 15, 2022

Ned Norwood Guest, 81, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022 following a lengthy illness. Ned was born on November 8, 1940 in Canton, the son of the late Norwood and Arlene (Foltz) Guest. He was a 1960 graduate of Jackson High School. He retired from Wean United Engineering after 45 years of service. Ned was an avid sports...

Sep 14, 2022

Donald L. Rohr, of Massillon, passed away September 14, 2022, at the age of 71, due to Bulbar ALS. The world became a better place when he was born on October 14, 1950, to the late Doris and Clarence Rohr. Don graduated from WHS in 1969. He worked for the phone company for 39 years which included a variety...

Sep 11, 2022

Scott L. Shelt, 63, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on September 11, 2022.

He was born in Portland, OR on April 10, 1959 to the late Russell and Mary (Eggenschwiler) Shelt .

Scott was a 1977 graduate of Washington High School and worked many years for Kovatch Casting. He enjoyed fishing and visiting service clubs....

Sep 9, 2022

Patricia Ann Spitale, 73, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on September 9, 2022.

She was born on January 24, 1949, in Canton to the late Richard Walters and Rita (Zettler) Waddell.

Patricia liked to read, watch tv, play computer games and loved teddy bears.

Patricia is survived by her children, Angela Spitale, Patricia...

Sep 8, 2022

Beverly J. Oberlin, 92, of Jackson Twp. died September 8, 2022.

She was born in Cleveland, November 18,1929 to Ralph R. West and Janet Engle West.

Beverly attended Shore High School in Euclid and graduated from The College of Wooster in 1952. On August 9, 1952, she married David E. Oberlin of Massillon and the...

Sep 7, 2022

Gary E. Selway, 82, of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Gary was born on July 14, 1940, in Canton to Harold and Margarite (Evans) Selway. Gary was a 1960 graduate of Navarre High School. He was a fun loving and caring man. Gary loved fishing, playing bingo, tinkering, and gambling. Most of all he loved his...

Sep 7, 2022

Linnett Massey, 58, of Canton, received her Heavenly Wings on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Linnett was born on February 17, 1964 in Massillon, the daughter of the late Homer and Edna (Miller) Spencer. She was a 1982 graduate of Washington High School. Linnett was a diehard Amazonian and she also loved going to the casino, going to her three...

Sep 7, 2022

Stanley John Zak, age 77, of Canton passed away on Wednesday, September 7th surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 13, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio to Stanley and Martha (Maple) Zak. He married Janet Elaine (Wasson) Zak on July 1st, 1967 in Columbus, Ohio.

Stanley was preceded in death by his beloved wife Janet,...

Sep 7, 2022

Brett Wiles, a beloved father, brother, son, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on September 7, 2022, at the age of 44. He was born in Canton on January 17, 1978, to James “Brad” and Patricia (Todd) Wiles.

He was a proud 1996 graduate of Washington High School and attended Tiffin University and Akron University before earning his...

Sep 6, 2022

Lucille (Massarelli) Engmark 97, of Massillon, passed away on September 6, 2022.

She was born in New Philadelphia, Ohio on August 25, 1925 to the late Stanislau and Angelina (Spera) Massarelli.

Lucille was married to Leroy Engmark and resided in Illinois for 65 years. For the past 7 years, Lucille lived in Jackson Township, Ohio...

Sep 5, 2022

Carol Douglas, 84, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022. Carol was born on January 24, 1938, in Canton, Ohio the daughter of the late Charles B. and Helen (Barron) Luckner. She was a 1956 graduate of Washington High School. Carol was a member of the Massillon Senior Center for many years. She was also lifelong member of St....

Sep 2, 2022

Joseph Manz, 78, of Massillon, passed away on September 2, 2022.

He was born on December 6, 1943 to Charles and Eldora (Huffman) Manz at Massillon, OH.

He loved cross-country skiing, bicycling, roller skating and enjoyed staying active. He took on many roles and at one point was Mayor of Marlboro, Colorado. Joseph was a...

Sep 2, 2022

James L. Krichbaum, 86, of Massillon, passed away on September 2, 2022. He was born on July 25, 1936, in Massillon, to the late Atlee and Laura (Putman) Krichbaum.

Jim was a proud 1954 graduate of Washington High School and a dedicated fan as a 50-year season ticket holder.

Upon graduation, Jim enlisted in the...

Sep 1, 2022

Kelly Cormican, 58, of Massillon, passed away peacefully at Altercare of Navarre. Kelly resided in Massillon, Ohio and was originally from Indiana. She was born to Charles "Chocky" and the late Margie Chastain. She married the love of her life Amanda Cormican on September 25, 2015 and they were together since March 28, 2003 and she survives.

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Sep 1, 2022

Cynthia L. Hammock, 64, of North Lawrence, passed away on September 1, 2022, after a courageous 3-year battle with cancer. She was born on June 22, 1958, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Robert and Maryann (Dinneen) Hogan.

Cindy was a proud 1976 graduate of Jackson High School, as well as a graduate from Stark State where she received...

Aug 29, 2022

Adolphus “Al” Reuben Messenger, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 29, 2022, at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. He was born on January 11, 1933, in Marion, Ohio to late Ruby (Messenger) McGinnis. Al was a 1951 graduate of LaRue High School in Marion County. Upon graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Army during the...

Aug 28, 2022

Harold L. Smith, 86, of Massillon passed away on August 28, 2022. Harold was born in Barberton on May 16, 1936 to the late Ralph R. and Lucille E. Smith. He spent his childhood years in Manchester/New Franklin and later life in Massillon. He was a 1954 graduate of Manchester High School and worked for the Ohio National Guard....