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Terry Raymond Sampsel
May 3, 2022
Terry R. Sampsel, age 72, of Massillon, went to be with Sherry, the love of his life and wife of 52 years . He was born on June 29, 1949 to the late Raymond and Joy Sampsel. He worked as a Pipeline Welder for 50 years. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was...
Irene Klever
May 3, 2022
Irene Klever, 95, of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Irene was born on November 29, 1926 in Massillon, the daughter of John and Susan (Elavasky) Yatsko. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1944 graduate of Washington High School. She was a proofreader for the Massillon Independent. Irene also worked for Waikem Ford as...
Raymond F. Lytle
May 2, 2022
Raymond F. “Ray” Lytle, 87, went home to be with his Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ on May 2, 2022. He was born on March 5, 1935, in Altoona, PA, to the late F. Earl and Grace (Rollason) Lytle. After graduating from Altoona High School in 1954, he joined the US Army spending two years in Germany. Ray was...
Charles E. Chapman
May 1, 2022
Charles E. Chapman Jr., age 66 of Massillon, passed away on May 01, 2022. He was born on July 27, 1955, to Carolyn and the late Charles E. Chapman Sr. in Massillon, OH. He was a graduate of Massillon Washington High School. Charles was a Truck Driver for Summit Trucking and later drove a bus for Massillon Schools. He...
Victoria "Vickie" Lee Lamp
Apr 30, 2022
On April 30th, Victoria Lee Lamp (Vickie), of Massillon peacefully passed away following an extended illness. She was 69 years old. Vickie was born on October 8, 1952, in Massillon. She enjoyed taking walks, watching Cleveland baseball, playing euchre and spending time with her longtime friend of forty years Bobby Shackle. Vickie is survived by her siblings Richard (Debby),...
Robert Bess
Apr 30, 2022
This is an address change notification. Robert Bess, 82, of Massillon, passed away on April 30, 2022 following an extended illness. He was born on January 26, 1940 to William and Ilo (Vaughn) Bess in Akron. On June 27, 1959, he married Betty E Bess (Borntrager). Robert and Betty lived in Massillon. Bob was a faithful member of Apostolic...
Patricia L. Smith
Apr 30, 2022
Our beloved mother Patricia Smith sadly passed away on April 30th at the age of 78. Pat battled cancer for many years but never let it stop her from living her best life. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband Gary and her sons Aaron, Jeremy, and Josh. The family will receive...
Kay Lynn Profant
Apr 29, 2022
Kay Lynn Profant, 67, of Massillon, passed away on April 29, 2022. She was born on June 7, 1954, in Canton to the late Russell and Carolyn (Tressel) Oyer. Kay was a proud 1972 graduate of Canton South High School where she was a devoted band member. Not only could Kay play the clarinet, but she excelled as a...
Raymond E Moore
Apr 29, 2022
Raymond E. Moore, age 56, of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 29, 2022. He was born on November 30, 1965, to the late Jean and Paul Moore. Raymond was employed at Midwest Community and PBS Animal Health. He enjoyed watching Gunsmoke, and was fan of Massillon Tigers, Cleveland Browns, Ohio State Buckeyes, and...
Vincent Lawrence Leno
Apr 29, 2022
Vincent Lawrence Leno, 54, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 2022. He was born on August 5, 1967 to Lawrence Leno and the late Irene (Peltz) Leno in Canton. Vince was a 1986 graduate of Washington High School and received his Bachelors Degree from Grantham University. He retired from the United States Army January of 2007. He...
Michalene A. Perry
Apr 27, 2022
Michalene A. Perry, 71 passed on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. She was born on August 5, 1950, in Massillon and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Keough) Miglich. She was an only child and was a Massillon resident all of her life. She is survived by her beloved husband, William K. Perry. In 1993, William moved...
Scott L. Kerns
Apr 27, 2022
Scott L. Kerns, 59, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on April 27, 2022. He was born on September 1, 1962 to the late Lawrence Kerns and Jacqueline Proffitt, who survives. Scott worked as a Work Shop Specialist for Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities. He attended Jackson Friends Church, where he assisted with the youth football, soccer and basketball...
Dennis "Denny" L. Griffiths
Apr 26, 2022
Dennis “Denny” L. Griffiths, 70, a lifelong resident of Massillon, passed away on April 26, 2022, at the Laurels of Massillon after a long, courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born on September 5, 1951, to the late Thomas and Norma (Whitmer) Griffiths. Denny was a proud 1969 graduate of Washington High School where he was a member...
Marlene Gibbs Nye
Apr 25, 2022
Marlene Gibbs Nye, 68, of Massillon, passed away on April 25, 2022. She was born on May 23, 1953 to Hubert and Mary Gibbs in Canton, OH. Marlene spent much of her time cooking and introducing her family and friends to new meals. She was a lover of arts and crafts, always creating something new. She often hosted family...
Edward Charles Dieringer
Apr 24, 2022
Edward Charles Dieringer, 86, of Massillon, passed away on April 24, 2022. He was born on March 16, 1936 to the late James and Helen (Lehman) Dieringer in Massillon. Ed joined the United States Navy and retired after twenty years service. He enjoyed photography and developing his own film and camping. Ed was the biggest Cleveland Indians fan. He...
Nancy Jane Pelger
Apr 23, 2022
Nancy Jane Pelger, 77, of Jackson Township, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Nancy was born in Canton, Ohio on December 18, 1944, to the late Ervin and Ruth Bower. Nancy retired from Nelson Industrial Supply after 23 years of service and formerly worked at Ohio Power and St. Stephen's Lutheran Church. She was an excellent cook and...
Donald R. Norris, Jr.
Apr 22, 2022
Donald "Rick" R. Norris Jr., AKA "Bogie"or " Newt", 60, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022 at his home with his loving family by his side. Donald was the son of the late Donald and Helen (Tingler) Norris. Donald was a member of the Sons of Herman, Massillon Moose, The American Men's Softball Association and inducted into the softball...
Robert Warren Kiplinger
Apr 21, 2022
Robert Warren Kiplinger, age 83, of Dalton, passed away April 21, 2022, Robert was born in Put-In-Bay, Ohio on March 24, 1939, to the late Harold and Elizabeth Kiplinger. Robert dedicated his life to public service, first as a Marine and then as an employee of the United States Postal Service. He was selected to participate in Honor Flight....
William Daniel Frick
Apr 20, 2022
William Daniel Frick, age 80, of Canton, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. He was born in Irwin, Pennsylvania on March 27, 1942, to parents Roscoe and Mary (Clohessy) Frick. Bill graduated from Norwin High School in 1960. He attended Point Park College where he received a degree in accounting. Bill began his career in the accounting...
Tramell M. Childs
Apr 20, 2022
Tramell M. Childs, Sr., 46, of Canton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2022. He was born on June 4, 1975 to Kenneth Childs and Deborah (Williams) Childs in Cleveland, Ohio. He played with Frank Boyd's Blues Ministry and Peace. Tramell was a very outgoing person always available to help people. Visitation will be held Monday, May 9,...
