Nicole Marie Ross-Eckstein
Dec 8, 2021
Nicole Marie Ross Eckstein, age 46 of Canton, passed away on December 08, 2021. She was born in Canton on April 26, 1975 to the late Edward and Lisa (Braun) Ross. She was a 1993 graduate of Glenoak High School. She married Steven T. Eckstein on November 25, 2013 and they shared 8 years together. Nicole worked as a...
Leland E. "Lee" Echelberry
Dec 8, 2021
Leland E. “Lee” Echelberry, 75, of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, December 08, 2021. Lee was born on June 18, 1946, in New Philadelphia, OH the son of the late Everett Lee and Edna Jane (Henderson) Echelberry. Lee was a proud United States Navy veteran. Lee was a Massillon City police officer and retired after 25 years of service....
William "Bill" R. Phelps
Dec 8, 2021
Bill suddenly left Jeff, Nick and Carla, the rest of his family and his friends on December 8th and raced into Heaven to be forever reunited with his lifelong love Darla. Bill also joined his Mom and Dad Bill and Betty Phelps. On that day, Bill’s 69 Roadrunner went silent and the wheels on his 58 stopped turning. This...
Susan E. Keller
Dec 8, 2021
Susan E. Keller, 90, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2021. She was born in Wooster on December 14, 1930 to the late Ralph and Louella (Pfouts) Airhart. Susan was a 1948 graduate of Washington High School. She retired from Apple Creek Development Center with thirty years of service. Upon retiring she became a volunteer at Massillon Community/Affinity Hospital....
Valine M. Carter
Dec 7, 2021
Valine M. Carter, 80, of Navarre, passed away unexpectedly on December 7, 2021. She was born on February 14, 1941 in Ironton, Ohio to the late Charles and Marie (Bowman) Burd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Billy, her loving son Dwaine, as well as 4 brothers. The most important aspect...
Linda L. Wuske
Dec 7, 2021
Linda L. Wuske, 74, passed away on December 7, 2021, following an extended illness. She was born in Canton on October 19, 1947 to the late Vincent and Mabel (Bellamy) Romesburg. Linda was a 1965 graduate of Perry High School and a 1979 graduate of Aultman School of Nursing. She worked for Massillon City Hospital and several Doctors offices...
Shirley M. Tasseff
Dec 7, 2021
Shirley Marie (Kerhin) Tasseff went home to be with the Lord on December 7, 2021. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, John Tasseff, her three sons, Todd (Patsy) Tasseff, Lee (Margie) Tasseff, and Craig (Carol) Tasseff, her sister Joyce (Jack) Serra, brother John Kerhin, and grandchildren, Kate, Samantha, Audrey, Aaron, Natalie, Grant, Lydia, John, and...
Kevin S Turkall
Dec 6, 2021
Kevin S. Turkall, 58, of Massillon, passed away on December 6, 2021. He was born on May 10, 1963 in Massillon, to the late Mark and Geraldine (Crow) Turkall. Kevin was a 1981 graduate of Massillon Washington High School where he met the love of his life, Cathy Rambo. They were married on June 15, 1984. Kevin also attended...
Kenneth Ray Herring, Sr.
Dec 6, 2021
Kenneth Ray Herring Sr., 72 of Massillon, was called home on Sunday, December 6, 2021. He was born in Massillon to Earnest and Addie Herring. Kenneth worked as a marine painter for Newport News Shipbuilding. Was an avid sports fan of the Massillon Tigers and Cleveland Browns. He loved music in his younger years lead vocalist of rhythm and...
Diana Gibbons
Dec 5, 2021
Diana Gibbons May 14, 1932 - December 5, 2021 Born to the late Angelina and Silvio Diotale of Brewster, Diana was preceded in death by her loving husband Jack, to whom she was married for fifty four years. She is survived by sons Cary of Massillon and Steven of Green; brother-in-law Gene (Gloria) Gibbons; several nephews; special cousins Angie...
Donald E. "Poppy Don" Brugh
Dec 5, 2021
Donald E. “Poppy Don” Brugh, 67, passed away on December 5, 2021, following a brief illness. He was born on May 19, 1954 to the late William E. and Isabelle M. (Pongrat) Brugh in Massillon. Donald was a 1973 graduate of Tuslaw High School. He worked with his family at Dairy Queen until 2002 and then became a professional...
Raymond "Ray" F. Rush
Dec 4, 2021
Raymond “Ray” F. Rush, age 62 of Simpsonville, South Carolina, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 04, 2021 after a brief illness. He was born in Akron on January 29, 1959 to the late Richard Rush and Marjorie Rush. He was a 1978 graduate of Akron Ellet High School. Ray briefly served his...
James "Jim" D. Fehlman
Dec 2, 2021
James D. (Jim) Fehlman, 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Heritage Villas Senior Living Community in North Canton, Ohio. Jim was born January 20, 1933 in Canton, Ohio, the son of Jean and Carrie Fehlman. After graduation from Lincoln High School he briefly attended Kent State University. Jim was drafted and served in the United...
Gloria Jean Grass
Dec 2, 2021
Gloria Jean Grass, 64, passed away unexpectedly on December 2, 2021. She was born in Canton on April 12, 1957 to William Willis and Frances Jean (Johnson) Foss. Gloria was a proud home maker, beloved wife, adoring mother and grandmother who was a dedicated family women. She was described as sweet, kind, and welcoming to all that knew her....
Cinda Merica
Dec 1, 2021
Cinda Merica, age 68 of Massillon passed away December 1, 2021. She was born February 2, 1953 in Dayton to the late Frances & Doris (Grinier) Merica and moved to Massillon in 1990. She was a Dining Room Hostess at Taco Bell in Massillon. She attended St. Mary's Cathoic Church. She has one sister, Luanna Bryant Merica. Memorial Service...
Rev. Dennis Karl Mcdonald
Dec 1, 2021
Rev. Dennis Karl McDonald, 71, was escorted by Jesus to his eternal paradise that has been prepared for him on December 1, 2021. He was born on October 1, 1950 in Philadelphia, PA to Dr. Khlar and Helen (Hind) McDonald. Dennis was a graduate of Ohio Northern University (BS Civil Engineering), Akron University (MS Civil Engineering) and Ashland Theological...
Eugene A. "Bud" Philippi, Jr.
Dec 1, 2021
Eugene A. “Bud” Philippi, Jr., 71, of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Bud was born on October 24, 1950, in Canton, the son of the late Eugene and Jeanine (King) Sr. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1970 graduate of North Canton Hoover High School. Bud worked for the City of North...
Ronald James Patterson Sr.
Nov 29, 2021
Ronald “Ron” J. Patterson Sr. ,age 75 of Massillon, passed away on November 28, 2021. He was born in Akron on January 24, 1946 to the late James and Geraldine (Bowser) Patterson. Ronald retired as an Electrician. He enjoyed woodworking, playing with electronic gadgets, fishing with his grandkids, photography, and watching his Cleveland Browns and Ohio State Buckeyes. He...
Lisa I. Dimitroff
Nov 28, 2021
Lisa I. Dimitroff, 59, of Massillon, OH, left us, surrounded by her family on November 28, 2021. Lisa grew up in Pensacola, FL prior to moving to Massillon, OH where she continued to raise her family. She enjoyed spending time on the boat and catching fish to fry, wildlife, and gardening. As long as she was with family she...
Patricia A. Meinhart
Nov 27, 2021
Patricia A. Meinhart, age 91, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 27th at the Laurels of Massillon. She was born on September 11, 1930 in Massillon to the late James and Isabelle Dillon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 43 years, Richard Meinhart. Pat was...
