Feb 12, 2023

Elizabeth Kim Metzgar Lint, 68, of Canton, passed away at home surrounded by family on February 12, 2023.

She was born on December 4, 1954 to the late James and Betty (Renner) Metzgar in Massillon.

Kim loved to garden, cook, bake, crafting, scrap booking, and spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Kim...

Feb 10, 2023

John Anthony Climo, 89, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023. He was born on July 30, 1933 in Rochester, Pennsylvania to the late Sam and Lucy (Renzo) Climo.

In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his sister Josephine Julian.

John was a 1953 graduate of Massillon Washington...

Feb 10, 2023

Michael "Mike" P. Moore, 55, of Massillon, passed away on February 10, 2023 at residence. He was born on March 2, 1967 to Donna Moore and the late Paul Markowsky Sr. in Massillon, OH. He was a 1986 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. He married Cathy Henderlong on December 13, 2014 and they shared 8 years of marriage...

Feb 8, 2023

Rebekah Calendine, 74, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis and a brief battle with cervical cancer.

She was born on May 5, 1948 in Massillon to the late Clyde and Amelia (Garrett) Richardson. Rebekah was a 1966 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. She was a...

Feb 7, 2023

George Stevens Rishel, 82, of Canton, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. He was born in Clearfield, Pennsylvania on May 19, 1940 to the late George A. and Kathryn Stevens Rishel.

He served s country honorably in the Marine Corps, Navy and the Navy Reserve where he received many medals including a Purple Heart, Armed...

Feb 6, 2023

Ruth A. McAtee, 79, of Massillon, passed away on February 6, 2023. She was born on January 30, 1944 to the late Arthur and Alice (Heiser) Ricosky. She was a 1962 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. She married Thomas McAtee on January 19, 1963and they recently celebrated 60th wedding anniversary.

Ruth worked in Housekeeping at Doctors...

Feb 5, 2023

Betty Jean Kitt, 86, of Massillon, passed away on February 5, 2023. She was born on December 21, 1936 to the late Freelin and Mary (Crabtree) Thompson at Fort Gay, WV.

She married Harold Kitt on December 30, 1961 and they shared almost 36 years together until his passing in 1997.

Betty worked as a...

Feb 5, 2023

Lawrence L. Meyer, 88, of Canton, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023. Lawrence was born on August 8, 1934 in Edgeley, ND to Edward and Gladys (Cofell) Meyer. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Ed and Glen, his brother-in-law Gary Gardner, and his son-in-law Bob Hutchison, who also passed on February 5, 2023. He...

Feb 2, 2023

Timothy “Tim” Shanklin, 54, of Massillon, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 2, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 16, 1968, in Massillon to Raymond and Gloria (Berg) Shanklin.

He was a 1987 graduate of Jackson High School.

Tim was a self-taught craftsman and his ingenuity, work ethic...

Feb 2, 2023

Orval A Schoolcraft , 85 of Navarre Ohio, died Thursday, February 2nd at Country Lawn Nursing Home after a prolonged illness.

Born in Wellsville Ohio, he was the son of the late Orval and Thressa Schoolcraft. He retired in 2004 after a long career in banking, finance, and insurance.

He was a historian, focusing on...

Feb 1, 2023

Jacqueline Marie Offenbecher, 61, of Massillon, passed away at home surrounded by her daughters on February 1, 2023.

She was born on March 7, 1961 to the late Roger and Judy (Beatty) Reese at Massillon.

Jacquie was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1979 and worked as a preschool teacher for Early Explorers....

Jan 31, 2023

Vera Diehl, 85, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

She was born on April 29, 1937 to the late Pearl and Grace (Millard) Warren.

Vera enjoyed going camping, thrift shopping, gambling, playing cards, puzzles and spending time with her large family. She loved her cat Baby, and loved home decor. She...

Jan 31, 2023

Grant "Sonny" F. Ditch Jr., age 80 of Jackson Twp. was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 31, 2023. He was born on November 10, 1942 in Massillon to the late Grant Sr. and Ruth (Hassler) Ditch. He graduated from Jackson High School in 1960. Grant had 24 years in the military including 8...

Jan 31, 2023

Donald F. Sabatino, 85, of Massillon, OH, passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2023.

He was born on June 4, 1937 to the late Alfonso and Anna (Prestier) Sabatino in Canton, OH .

Don was a graduate of McKinley High School. He was a veteran of The United States Navy and retired from the United...

Jan 28, 2023

Marilyn Jane Saylor, 92, of Massillon, passed away on January 28, 2023.

She was born on August 25, 1930 to the late Leonard and Edith (Bryan) Adams in Canton. Jane was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1948.

She was a member of Faith Community Fellowship. She taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School,...

Jan 27, 2023

Jeffrey Thomas Stoll age 30, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023. He was born March 23, 1992 in Canton, Ohio.

Jeffrey graduated from Jackson High School in 2010. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed shooting pool, 4 wheeling, golf with his friends, and country music. He worked in the tree...

Jan 27, 2023

Lynn Ann McIntyre, 69, of Massillon, passed away on January 27, 2023. She was born in Akron, Ohio on January 1, 1954, to the late Richard and Lois (McElhany) Scheffler.

She was a proud graduate of Jackson High School and furthered her education as a nurse at Miami Valley School of Nursing. Lynn worked as an RN...

Jan 26, 2023

Jeannette Olszewski passed peacefully at home January 26th, 2023 surrounded by her sons, family and friends. So much love was given to her this last month. The love she gave was in her actions. She desired the family to be together, a strong unit. Mom & Dad moved to Jackson township in 1964 and made many friends. They became...

Jan 25, 2023

John Patrick Caldwell, age 83 of Massillon, died January 25, 2023.

He was a teacher for 40 years and taught in Fairless School District.

John is survived by his wife Kay and stepdaughters Dawn (Rick) Bever, Terri (Darryl) Smoot and June (Brian) Feeley. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.

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Jan 25, 2023

Barbara S. Shannon, 87, of Massillon, passed away on January 25, 2023 . She was born on January 16, 1936 to the late Virginia and Gerald Maple. She was 1954 graduate of New Philadelphia High School, and later graduated from the Massillon School of Nursing. She married Richard F. Shannon on March 02, 1957 and they shared 56 years...