Don Koehnlein
Sep 28, 2022
Don Koehnlein, age 87, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2022. He was born on September 19, 1935, and was a Massillon resident for most of his life. He was a beloved husband to the late Marty Koehnlein (Mitchell); loving father to Katy (Matt) Danner and Sue (Eric) Staub; proud grandfather to John and Matt Staub; brother of the...
Darold Edward King
Sep 26, 2022
Darold "Ed" King, 69, of Massillon, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022. Darold was born on January 22, 1953 in Massillon, the son of the late Raymond and Marie (Greene) King. Ed enjoyed fishing, camping, and going to auctions. He was a skilled musician and would volunteer his time playing music for residents at local nursing facilities. Ed...
Robert D. "Butch" Arnold, Sr.
Sep 26, 2022
Robert “Butch” D. Arnold Sr., 75, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022, in Navarre, Ohio. He was born on October 4, 1946, in Massillon, Ohio to the late Charles E. and Leona (Toland) Arnold.
Butch proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
Butch worked at Ohio Gratings, Inc....
Charles "Chuck" E. Rudy
Sep 25, 2022
Charles E. Rudy, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 25, 2022, in Navarre, Ohio. He was born on January 13, 1948, in Massillon, Ohio to the late Clair and Verneda (Domer) Rudy.
Chuck was a 1966 graduate of Tuslaw High School and worked for Eaton Manufacturing where he retired after 35+ years of service.
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Glinda Lee Berecek
Sep 24, 2022
After battling many health issues, Glinda Lee Berecek, age 70, was called to her home in heaven on September 24, 2022. She was born on January 24, 1952 to the late Regina M. (Freshour) Brown and John F. Brown in Massillon, Ohio. She was a loving and caring soul who was devoted to God and family. She dearly loved...
Mary Ann Coss
Sep 23, 2022
Mary Ann Coss, 81, of Massillon, passed away on September 23, 2022.
She was born on April 26, 1941 to the late Marion and Emma (Underwood) Strouble in Canton.
Mary graduated from Canton South High School and worked as a salesperson for many area stores retiring from J.C. Penny.
She was dedicated to...
Terri Jo "Dodie" Snyder
Sep 21, 2022
On Wednesday, September 21st, 2022, Terri Jo “Dodie” Snyder, was unexpectedly reunited with
her mother and father while continuing on her path of strength and perseverance. Those who
knew her well could tell you she lived with a fire that was inextinguishable. She worked at a
variety of local jobs, however she mostly...
Ernest "Bud" Simmons
Sep 21, 2022
Ernest "Bud" Simmons, 91, of Massillon, passed away on September 21, 2022 at home peacefully.
He was born on August 22, 1931 to the late Joseph and Mildred (Schofield) Simmons in Clifton Forge, VA.
Ernest graduated from Valley High School and worked as a Superintendent for Tyson/SKF for many years retiring as Chairman of the...
Thomas S. Shonk
Sep 21, 2022
Thomas Scott Shonk, 59, of Jackson Township, passed away on September 21, 2022 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born on March 27, 1963 in Massillon, the son of Jack and Judy (Lee) Shonk. He was a 1981 graduate of Tuslaw High School. Tom worked as a machine operator for Jackson Township Highway Department for 30...
Margaret "Peggy" A. Sampson
Sep 18, 2022
Margaret "Peggy" Sampson, 86, of Massillon, passed away on September 18, 2022 at Mercy Cleveland Clinic. She was born on May 9, 1936 to the late Arnold and Faye (Frantz) Boak in North Lawrence, Ohio. She married Delmer Sampson on June 05,1975
and they shared 35 years together until his passing in 2010.
Peggy retired...
Miriam L. Carter
Sep 18, 2022
Miriam L. (Miller) Carter, age, 97, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022. She was born on July 21, 1925 in Louisville, Ohio to the late Earl and Pearl (Oyster) Miller.
Miriam was a 1943 graduate of Louisville High School and then received her B.S. Degree from Otterbein College in 1947.
She taught at Whittier...
Joseph L. Campbell
Sep 18, 2022
Joseph Leroy Campbell, 80, of Canton, passed away on September 18, 2022, following a period of declining health.
He was born on October 25, 1941 to the late Robert and Mary Lou (Distler) Campbell at Malvern.
Joseph attended Malvern High School and worked as a mechanic for Pearson's Auto Parts, retiring in 2015. He played...
Russita "Rusty" M. Kraus
Sep 17, 2022
Russita "Rusty" M. Kraus, 80, of Canton, passed away on September 17, 2022.
She was born on April 1, 1942, to the late Louis and Ida (Metz) LaFord in Massillon.
Russita graduated from Beach City High School and Stark State College. She worked as a physical therapy assistant for Aultman Hospital. Russita lived her life...
Michael L. Wirth
Sep 17, 2022
Michael L. Wirth, 51, of Massillon, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022. He was born in Canton, Ohio on June 8, 1971, to William L. and Milanka D. Wirth.
He was a graduate of Washington High School. Mr. Wirth was a welder by trade but worked most recently as a truck driver.
He...
Heinz Celik
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...
Randall "Randy" A. Mcnurlin
Sep 16, 2022
"Randy" McNurlin, 70, of Canton, passed away on September 16, 2022. He was born on August 25, 1952 in Canton, Ohio to the late Lawrence and Delores McNurlin. Randy was a graduate of Jackson High School. He married the love of his life and best friend, Alisa Beyer on November 04, 1994 and she survives.
Randy owned...
Eulette Arrington
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...
Ned Norwood Guest
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...
Marie Pullin
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....
Donald Leo Rohr
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...
