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Bruce R. Schrader
Feb 21, 2021
Bruce R. Schrader, 87, of Massillon, passed away on February 21, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born on September 6, 1933 in Massillon to the late Joseph and Sylvia (Akin) Schrader. In addition to his parents, Bruce was preceded in death by his brother Howard “Skip” Schrader. He was a 1951 graduate of Jackson High School. Bruce...
Samuel A. Gray
Feb 21, 2021
Samuel A. Gray, Sr., 70, formerly of Alliance, went home to be with the Lord on February 21, 2021. He was born on August 11, 1950 in Alliance to the late Samuel and Emma (Blackburn) Gray. In addition to his parents, Samuel was preceded in death by his brother Gale Gray and granddaughter Courtney Copeland. Samuel was a 1969...
Ladonna M. Engler
Feb 19, 2021
LaDonna M. Engler, age 78 of Jackson Twp., went home to be with the Lord on February 19, 2021. She was born in Genoa, Ohio on August 08, 1942 to the late Nelson and Alma Schanke. She married Dennis Engler on August 09, 1964 and they shared 55 years together. LaDonna was an Educator for Jackson Local Schools for...
Angela K Leitner
Feb 19, 2021
Angela Kay Leitner (Ingram), age 52, of Massillon, OH, passed away from this life into her eternal life on February 19, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband Pete Leitner Sr.; her daughters Danielle, Rachel and Raquel; her sons Peter Jr., and Brenden; her grandchildren Logan, Gabriella, and Jackson; mother Nancy...
James Lee Kenny
Feb 18, 2021
James Lee Kenny, age 77 of Canton, Ohio, passed away on February 18, 2021 in his home, surrounded by his family. James was born on April 6, 1943 to John Klus and Evelyn Frizzell in Massillon. He served in the US Army and Airforce. He retired from the State of Ohio as a security guard and then worked as...
Patricia "Patty" Leghart
Feb 18, 2021
Patricia “Patty” J. Leghart, age 82 of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at the Canton Christian Home on February 18, 2021. She was an alumnus of Central Catholic High School in Canton, and a member of Christ the Servant Parish where she sang in the choir. She also enjoyed paints, puzzles, football, travel, and Canton history. Patty will be...
David "Dave" S. Messaris
Feb 17, 2021
David S. Messaris, 76, of Massillon, passed away on February 17, 2021 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born on October 29, 1944 in Massillon to the late Salvatore “Sam” and Helen (Malich) Messaris. Dave worked as an accountant for Republic Steel and retired after 30+ years of service. He was also a...
Graycee Jael Wilson
Feb 17, 2021
Graycee Jael Wilson, age 21, of Massillon went home to be with the Lord on February 17, 2021. She was born to Joseph and Jeanne Wilson on May 12, 1999 in Massillon, Ohio. Graycee was 2018 graduate of Tuslaw High School and she was studying Early Education for Special Needs at Stark State. She loved singing, painting, socializing and...
Archie D. Cameron Toland
Feb 17, 2021
Archie D. Cameron Toland, 71, went home to be with the Lord on February 17, 2021. He was born in Massillon on January 10, 1950. He worked as a Tile Setter and was a member of Mason/Tile setters Union Local 6 and 7. He also owned and operated The Tiger Store. He was a proud member of The Massillon...
Pearljene Geibel
Feb 17, 2021
Pearljene Geibel, age 82, of Massillon passed away on February 17, 2021, after an extended illness. She was born on November 3, 1938, to the late Paul and Edna Sonnhalter. She was also preceded in death by her husband Raymond Geibel. Pearljene loved to paint, crochet, and spend time with her dog Teddy. She is survived by her sisters-in-law...
Aurelia "Millie" Maccartney
Feb 17, 2021
Aurelia "Millie" Miller Markowsky MacCartney, age 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 17, 2021. She was born in Massillon, Ohio, on May 10, 1935, to the late Nicholas and Veronica (Oprea)Miller. Her parents immigrated from Romania. Millie was very proud of her Romanian heritage. She graduated from Washington High School in 1953. Afterward,...
John Lynn Helm
Feb 16, 2021
John Lynn Helm, 73, of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, after years of declining health. John was born on February 4, 1948, in Gallipolis, Ohio the son of the late Gene and Betty (Hamer) Helm. He graduated from Wellston High School in 1966 and joined the Navy soon after. He served four years in the Navy...
Betty Joanne Black-Gossage
Feb 16, 2021
Our beloved and beautiful Betty Joanne Black-Gossage, daughter of Howard and Alice Black, is now among the angels after she fought so hard with aggressive cancer. This tough lady smiled and consoled her doctors and loved ones throughout, as we all tried to make her last days on this Earth as comfortable and loving as possible. I think we...
Susan Marie Mastrianni
Feb 16, 2021
Susan "Sue" Marie Mastrianni, age 63 of Massillon, passed away on February 16, 2021. Susan was born on February 10, 1958 in Massillon, Ohio to Angelo and Norma (Haager) Mastrianni. She graduated from Washington High School in 1976 and worked for The Stark County Building Department for 27 years as an office clerk. She also worked for Food-4-less for...
Dexter E. Jackson
Feb 13, 2021
Yet another Beloved Brother of ours has passed on recently. Dexter Erving Jackson Sr., age 64 passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 13, 2021. Dexter was born July 3, 1956 the Third Son of Dorothy Jackson and James Hatchett. He succumbed from a long battle suffering from Asthma and COPD. Dexter was preceded in death by both of his...
Raymond Paul Marchand
Feb 13, 2021
Raymond P. Marchand, 88, of Jackson Township, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021. Ray was born on October 25, 1932, in Massillon, the son of Raymond and Agnes (Kern) Marchand. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1950 graduate of St. John’s Catholic High School. Ray retired from the Tyson Roller Bearing Company (SKF Industries)...
David L. Sams
Feb 12, 2021
David L. Sams, 69, passed away on February 12, 2021 following a brief illness. He was born in Jackson, TN on August 10, 1951 to A.M. and Helen (McCubbin) Sams. David was the Fixed Operations Manager for Waikem Automotive Group. He was an active member of The Amherst Community Church, where he served as a Deacon, Bible Teacher and...
Edward J. Mali
Feb 12, 2021
Edward J. Mali, 72, of Perry Township, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, February 12, 2021. Ed was born on October 13, 1948, in Canton, the son of the late Frank and Marjorie (Liggett) Maly. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Glenwood High School. Ed was a United States Air Force...
Marcia L. Alden
Feb 12, 2021
Marcia L. Alden, RN, 73, passed away unexpectedly on February 12, 2021. She was born in Massillon on September 3, 1947 to Donald and Mary (Oser) Burger. She graduated from Washington High School, Class of 1965 and The Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1968. Marcia worked thirty-eight years at Doctors Hospital and then retired from Stark Medical...
Norman Edward Steed
Feb 11, 2021
Norman “Stormin’ Norman” Edward Steed, 88, entered into eternal peace on Wednesday, February 11, 2021, at his home. Norman was born on August 19, 1932, son of the late Harry and Edith Steed. He graduated from Washington High School in 1951 and proudly served our country in the Air Force where he was awarded 2 medals. He worked for...
