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Stanley Gene Surmay
Sep 21, 2021
Stanley Gene Surmay, 82, of Canton passed away peacefully on September 21, 2021. After many years of jokingly checking the obituaries for himself, he would sure get a chuckle out of finding his here today. Stan was born October 5th, 1938. His life was filled with family, hard work, and sports. He had an unbeatable work ethic and spent...
Thomas M. Schmidt
Sep 20, 2021
Thomas M. Schmidt, 59, passed away on September 20, 2021, following a brief illness. He was born, July 20, 1962 in Massillon to Fredrick “Tim” and Norma (Stutz) Schmidt. A 1980 graduate of Washington High School, Tommy was a lifetime meat cutter and former co-owner of T Bone Meats and then worked in various markets in the area. In...
Chad Andrew Lennon
Sep 20, 2021
Chad Andrew Lennon passed away on September 20, 2021. He was born on April 10th 1975 in Canton, Ohio. He was the beloved son of Charles A and Jane Gibbs Lennon. He attended St. Mary’s in Massillon and Perry Local Schools. Chad was a 1993 graduate of Perry High. Chad graduated from Walsh University (Cum Laude) in 1998 with...
Willie Thomas Spencer, Sr.
Sep 19, 2021
Willie Thomas Spencer Sr., 68, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on September 19, 2021. He was a lifelong resident of Massillon, born on January 28, 1953 to the late Homer Spencer and Edna Miller. Willie or “Bay” as we all called him, was one of the greatest running backs in Massillon Tiger Football history. In his...
James "Jim" T. Higgins
Sep 19, 2021
James “Jim” T. Higgins, age 58 of Tuscarawas Twp. passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Barberton, Ohio on April 27, 1963, to Frances and the late James Higgins. He was a 1981 graduate of Tuslaw High School. He married Ellen Poland on August 12, 2000 and she survives. Jim...
Alexander "Alex" Williams Monborne
Sep 18, 2021
Alexander “Alex” W. Monborne, 24, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on September 18, 2021. He was born December 5, 1996, in Canton, OH. He is the son of Christopher & Stephanie Monborne and the younger brother of Chris, Mallory and Matthew Monborne. He graduated from Canton Central Catholic in 2015. Alex was an all-around extreme sports enthusiast. He was...
Earl Jacob Harbin
Sep 18, 2021
Earl Jacob Harbin a beloved father, brother, mentor and friend passed away Saturday September 18th, 2021. Earl was a biological father to Beverly Harbin Brewer, Earl Roderick Harbin and Kirk Jacob Harbin (deceased) but there were many who would rely on his wisdom and guidance through the years. We called him Dad, Daddy, Uncle Earl, Grandfather, Pappa Earl, Poppa...
Iola D. Hillebrecht
Sep 17, 2021
Iola (Bucher) Hillebrecht, 99, formerly of Massillon, Ohio passed away on September 17, 2021 in Dunedin, Florida. She was born August 22, 1922 at home on the family farm south of Wooster, Ohio to Warren Bucher and Florence (Rowland) Bucher. She graduated from Apple Creek High School and Kent State University with a Bachelor and Master of Education. She...
Benjamin "Ben" W. Thompson
Sep 17, 2021
Benjamin “Ben” W. Thompson, age 83, of Canton passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on, Friday, September 17, 2021. He was born in Luverne, Alabama on October 11, 1937 to the late Bishop and Vilettie (Bodiford) Thompson. He was a 1957 graduate of Canton McKinley. He married Sarah E. Thomas on October 24, 1964 and they shared...
Donald W. Smith
Sep 15, 2021
Donald W. Smith, 83, a lifelong resident of Massillon, passed away on September 15, 2021. He was born on February 11, 1938 to the late William and Ruby (Stoops) Smith. Don was self-employed and had been an owner and salesman of a thriving automotive business in Massillon for most of his life. He was very well-known and respected in...
Mary Frances Furlow
Sep 15, 2021
The Early Years: Mary Frances Walker Furlow was called home to be with the Lord on September 15, 2021. She was born in Ramer, Alabama to the late Lemon and Loucinda Hogan Walker along with her siblings: Lessie Myricks, Lemon Walker, Lucille G. Clark, Robert Walker, and Johnnie Walker. Her family moved to Massillon, Ohio in 1928 when she...
James "Jim" R. Solinger
Sep 15, 2021
James R. Solinger, 79, of Massillon, passed away on September 15, 2021 after a brief illness. He was born on July 30, 1942 in Bolivar, Ohio to the late Thomas and Catherine (Zorger) Solinger. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1959-1962 during the Vietnam War Era. He had a very strong work ethic and...
Tom "Tommy" D. Knouff
Sep 15, 2021
Tom “Tommy” D. Knouff, age 69, of Massillon passed away on September 15, 2021 after his 21 year journey with C.L. Leukemia and Heart Disease has now ended. Tom never complained and led a very active life and never let his health define him. He was born in Canton on May 21, 1952 to the late John and Wilma...
Tom Angle
Sep 12, 2021
Thomas Angle, 74, passed away on September 12, 2021, following an extended illness. He was born in Massillon on January 24, 1947 to Alvin and Ruth (Champion) Angle. He was a 1965 graduate of Jackson High School. Tom loved all the Cleveland sports teams, bowling, golf, and dart leagues. He also loved to go camping. Tom also spent time...
Linda S. Delbrugge
Sep 12, 2021
Linda S. Delbrugge, age 74 of Navarre, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021. She was born on September 08, 1947 to the late, Alfred and Merita (Smoot) Gue. She worked on the production line for Nickels Bakery for 15 years until her retirement. Linda enjoyed playing cards and spending time with family and friends. She will forever be...
Rosalie A. Venet
Sep 11, 2021
Rosalie A. Venet, 96, passed away on September 11, 2021, following an extended illness. She was born in Johnstown, PA on June 10, 1925 to Salvatore and Catherine (Taormina) Serio. Rosalie was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church and Sigma Phi Sorority. She was dedicated to her family and friends. She enjoyed cooking and hosting dinners,...
Susan L. Swonger
Sep 11, 2021
Susan L. Swonger, 42, of Navarre, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021. Susan was born on June 11, 1979, in Canton, the daughter of Richard and Sandy (Clark) Swonger. She was a 1998 graduate of Fairless High School. Susan was a huge NASCAR fan and a big fan of Denny Hamlin. She also loved listening to country music....
Michelle "Micki" Freeze - Yoder
Sep 10, 2021
Michelle “Micki” Anne Freeze-Yoder passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2021. She was lovingly surrounded by her family. Michelle was born in Massillon, Ohio June 2, 1959, to Barbara J. (Lindsay) Harrold and Edgar “Skip” James Freeze. Micki was a beloved mother, wife, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She dedicated her entire life to helping others~Always putting others needs...
Stephen "Steve" L. Girt
Sep 9, 2021
Stephen L. Girt, 75, of Navarre, passed away on September 9, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born on July 23, 1946 to the late Jesse and Elma (Fichter) Girt. Steve proudly served his country in the National Guard. He was self-employed for most of his life and the owner of Girt Trucking. Steve was the...
Charles "Sam" W. Sample Jr.
Sep 9, 2021
Charles “Sam” W. Sample Jr., age 78 passed away on September 9, 2021. He was born in Massillon on May 02, 1943, to the late Carolyn and Charles W. Sample Sr. He was a 1961 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. He married Linda Prine on July 16, 1966, and they shared 55 years together. He served his country...
