Harold "Saaly" R. Saal
Jun 1, 2021
Harold “Saaly” R. Saal, age 96, of Massillon passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 1, 2021. He was born in Rittman, OH on October 3, 1924 to the late Arthur and Cora (Gerber) Saal. Harold was a 1942 graduate of Brewster High School. Following graduation, he felt the call of service and joined the Army Air Corps and was...
Alice J. Ferguson
Jun 1, 2021
Alice J. Ferguson, 90, of Perry Township, passed away on June 1, 2021. She was born on October 11, 1930 in Massillon to the late Arthur and Margaret (Fisher) Henry. She was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Lutheran church in Massillon where she also worked in the church office. Her primary place of employment was at JcPenney where...
Tammera Rene Shelt
May 31, 2021
Tammera R. Shelt, age 60 of Orrville, passed away on May 31, 2021. Tammera was born on April 20, 1961, in Massillon, Ohio to Russell and Mary (Eggenschwiler) Shelt. She graduated from Washington High School and worked in production at A.R.E. Manufacturing. Tammera enjoyed gardening, loved animals, and adored spending time with her nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews....
Harriet A. Louis
May 31, 2021
Harriet A. Louis, 83, passed away, following a brief illness. She was born in Massillon on March 23, 1938 to David and Marcela (Slack) Shaidnagle. A 1956 graduate of Jackson High School, Harriet was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Massillon. She was very active in her church, teaching CCD, RCIA and many other groups in the church....
Carolyn J Doney
May 30, 2021
Carolyn J. Doney, age 85 of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021. She was born in Newcomerstown, OH on November 27, 1935 to the late James and Jayne (Lee) Lewis. She married Gene C. Doney in 1953 and they shared 58 years together until his passing in 2011. Carolyn was a homemaker and took care of her...
Angela N. Feriance - More
May 28, 2021
Angela (Feriance) More, 39, of West Chester, Ohio passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021, following a lengthy illness. Angela was born on March 20, 1982, in Akron, Ohio the daughter of James and Deborah (Riordan) Feriance. She was a 2000 graduate of Revere High School. She obtained an International Sports Science Degree and was a certified personal trainer....
Thomas Lee Williams, Jr.
May 25, 2021
Thomas Lee Williams Jr., age 46 of Canton, passed away on May 25, 2021. Thomas was born on January 8, 1975 in Massillon to Thomas and Barbara (Faber) Williams Sr. He graduated from Washington High School and enjoyed playing golf. Thomas is preceded in death by his daughter, Tommia Williams. He is survived by his parents, wife, Erika, brother,...
Frances Davis
May 23, 2021
Frances Davis, age 89, passed away May 23, 2021 at home surrounded by family. She was born August 23, 1931 to the late Dimitri and Risa Petroff. Frances retired from Superior Brand Meats. She was an avid bowler and loved going to the casino with her bowling girls. She will be deeply missed by her family who will always...
Ann C. Fichter
May 23, 2021
Ann C. Fichter, 66, passed away May, 23, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 18, 1954 in Massillon to the late George and Helen (Novak) Seesan. A 1972 graduate of Washington High School, Ann was the former Vice president of B.F. Plastics and was a member of St. Barbara’s Catholic Church. She was known for...
Ryan A. Daut
May 23, 2021
Ryan A. Daut, 28, of North Canton, passed away unexpectedly May 23, 2021. He was born July 14, 1992 in Massillon, Ohio, the son of Rick and Lea (Papenfus) Daut. He graduated from Jackson High School in 2011 and from the University of Cincinnati in 2015. Ryan played both varsity baseball and varsity football while at Jackson and club...
Clarissa "Criss" Mae Boyd
May 20, 2021
Clarissa (Criss) M. Boyd, age 80 of Massillon, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on May 20, 2021. She was born in Wooster, Ohio on February 12, 1941 to the late William and Lillian (Gerberich) Goodman. Criss was a devoted housewife and mother of 4 children. Criss enjoyed playing cards with family, visiting her sister...
Tommy "Rabbit" W. Paul
May 19, 2021
Tommy “Rabbit” W. Paul, 82, of Perry Township, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. Tommy was born on October 30, 1938 in Massillon, the son of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Mauz) Paul. He was a lifelong resident of Massillon and graduated from Washington High School. Rabbit attended Malone University on...
Katherine A. Fisher
May 18, 2021
Katherine A. Fisher, 71, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Her loss sent shockwaves through her family, circle of friends, and a wider community of former students and colleagues. Kathy lived boldly, loved fiercely, and gave of herself freely. She was a loyal friend, devoted daughter, beloved sister, and perhaps most proudly, “Auntie...
Randall Keith Bennett
May 18, 2021
Randall Keith Bennett, age 68 of Canton, passed away on May 18, 2021. Randall was born on October 12, 1952 in Nettie, West Virginia to Gus and Thelma (McMillian) Bennett. He served for six years in the US Army and was stationed in Germany. Randall retired after 40 years as a Professor and Department Chair of the Automotive Department...
Bernard Paul Ott
May 16, 2021
Bernard Paul Ott, 100, passed away on May 16, 2021, following a brief illness. He was born in Massillon on June 3, 1920 to Albert and Emma (Yast) Ott. Bernard was a World War II veteran serving in The United States Army, he received four Bronze Campaign Stars, two Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars and a Presidential Citation for...
Linda L. Rinaldi
May 13, 2021
On Thursday, May 13th, Heaven gained one of her best angels. After a lengthy, yet courageous battle with cancer, Linda, age 80, passed away at home. She was born February 26, 1941 in Canton, Ohio to Helen and Charles Hinig. Linda was a proud member of the first graduating class of Perry High School in 1959. She maintained lifelong...
James "Jim" H. Gallagher
May 13, 2021
James “Jim” H. Gallagher, 72, of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021. Jim was born on January 10, 1949 in Massillon, OH, the son of the late Herbert and Joann (Schuller) Gallagher. He was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1967 graduate of Washington High School. Jim was United States Air Force veteran and served our...
Norma Ann Turskey
May 10, 2021
Norma Ann Turskey passed away on May 10, 2021 after a brief illness. She was born in Massillon, on September 13, 1941, and was a lifelong resident of Massillon. She was the daughter of the late Norman and Pauline (Bridgeford) Lynn. Norma was preceded in death by her husband Darwin “Turk”, her son Michael Turskey and her brother Michael...
Elizabeth Pfeiffer
May 9, 2021
Elizabeth Pfeiffer, age 84, of Jackson Twp., passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May, 09, 2021. She was born on October 19, 1936 to the late John and Elizabeth Benchea. She married Dr. Herbert Pfeiffer on June 18, 1963 and they shared 54 years together until his passing in 2017. Elizabeth enjoyed gardening, cooking, reading,...
Howard "Dale" Ryder
May 9, 2021
Howard “Dale” Ryder, age 85 of Canton, Ohio, passed away on May 9, 2021 in his home, surrounded by loved ones. Dale was born on April 16, 1936 in Massillon to Walter and Helen (Weisgarber) Ryder. He retired from Republic Steel. Dale loved golf and enjoyed watching sports. He is preceded in death by his parents, and by his...
