Ruth Powell
Jan 16, 2026
Ruth Powell, a beloved mother, grandmother, and dedicated caretaker, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on April 24, 1933, Ruth grew up with a vibrant spirit and a deep love for her family and friends. She graduated from Doddridge County High School in the class of 1951, laying a strong foundation that she...
Nedra J. Bucher
Jan 15, 2026
Nedra Bucher, 93, of Brewster, passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 15, 2026.
She was born on May 7, 1932 to the late Claude and Mary (Mattern) Taylor in Canton, OH.
Nedra was a graduate of Timken High School, where she was a drummer in the marching band. She was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church and The...
Donald "Don" Decker
Jan 15, 2026
Donald Decker, 84, of Canton, passed away while surrounded by his family on January 15, 2026, at The Inn at Belden Village. He was born on June 16, 1941, to Henry and Doris (Kirk) Decker at Massillon, OH. He married Judith Decker (Bettilyon) and were lifelong residents of Massillon and Canton, Ohio.
Donald worked as a Production Analyst and Process Engineer...
Diane Jacobs
Jan 14, 2026
Diane Jacobs, born on November 7, 1952, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. A cherished matriarch, Diane left an indelible mark on the lives of those who were fortunate enough to know her. Her warmth and kindness were felt by many, and she dedicated herself to fostering deep connections with...
Douglas A. Snyder
Jan 14, 2026
Douglas A. Snyder, 73, of Canton, passed away January 14, 2026. He was born in Canton, Ohio on November 25, 1952 to the late Merle D. and Chrystal L. Snyder.
Doug was a 1970 graduate of Canton Lincoln High School. After graduation, Doug attended Bowling Green State University, where he obtained his degree in music. Doug retired from Stark County Board...
Cayce K. Burkholder
Jan 14, 2026
Cayce K. Burkholder, born on July 11, 1954, peacefully departed this world on January 14, 2026 after a battle with cancer. A long-time member of the Massillon community, Cayce had a profound impact through her many roles at the Massillon City Schools for 20 years. Her unwavering dedication to education and support for students and staff were evident throughout her...
Arthur Robert Jarc, Jr.
Jan 13, 2026
Arthur Robert Jarc, Jr., 84, of Massillon, passed away on January 13, 2026 at home.
He was born on October 10, 1941 to the late Arthur and Amelia (Murgel) Jarc in Cleveland, OH.
A graduate of East High School, Cleveland, Art received his Bachelor’s degree in business administration from Kent State University. He worked in retail management most of his life, but...
Robert "Bob" Harris
Jan 11, 2026
Robert Harris, born on September 8, 1944, in Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026. He was a dedicated family man whose love for his family and friends defined his life.
Robert had a successful career as a Data Processor for AEP, where he worked for many years before retiring in 2010. His commitment to his work was matched...
Bradley D. Mitchell
Jan 10, 2026
Bradley D. Mitchell, a cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, at the age of 75. He was born on March 2, 1950, and dedicated over 30 years of his life to a successful career at Heinmann Saw before retiring, leaving a lasting impact on those with whom he worked.
A proud graduate of Canton South...
Barbara J. McCarty
Jan 10, 2026
Barbara J. McCarty, 90, of Massillon, passed away on January 10, 2026.
She was born on March 3, 1935 to the late Edward Tournoux and Mary (Stormfeltz) Tournoux in Massillon, OH.
A 1953 graduate of Washington High School, she retired from The Religious Goods Store. She was a volunteer at St. Dymphna Shrine. A member of Holy Family Parish, Navarre, and was...
Thomas E. Smith
Jan 9, 2026
Thomas E. Smith, 85, of Massillon, passed away January 9, 2026.
Tom was born on July 3, 1940, in Massillon, OH to the late Clarence Smith and Margaret Grimes.
He was a 1958 graduate of Massillon Washington High School, where he was on the swimming and diving team, and remained a lifelong Tigers fan. He retired from Fleming Foods after 30 years...
Harold "Chuck" Craig Gonter
Jan 9, 2026
Harold "Chuck" Craig Gonter, age 57 of Massillon, passed away at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital on January 9, 2026. He was born in Massillon on November 26, 1968, to Glenn and Sandra Gonter. He attended Massillon Washington High School where he was a proud Massillon Tiger Football player. He enjoyed grilling, cooking, fishing, gardening, watching sports, caring for animals,...
Larry "Wayne" Shank
Jan 9, 2026
Larry “Wayne” Shank went home to be with the Lord on January 9, 2026.
Wayne resided in Navarre, Ohio for 25 years. He was born on May 24, 1950, in Wooster, Ohio. Wayne was the beloved son of the late Lewis and Ruth Shank, and the loving husband of Cindy, whom he married in 1991.
Wayne leaves behind two daughters, Lori (Mike)...
Paul I. Price
Jan 8, 2026
Paul Price, born on June 21, 1958, passed away on January 8, 2026. He lived a full life marked by his dedication to both family and career. A graduate of Canton McKinley High School, Paul built a promising career as an Iron Worker for Local 550, showcasing not just his skills in construction but also his unwavering commitment to the...
John Day Applegate
Jan 7, 2026
John Day Applegate, 77, of Canton, Ohio passed away January 7, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 20, 1948 in Claysville, PA to the late Harry and Mildred (Mounts) Applegate.
He was a 1966 graduate of McGuffey High School in Claysville and 1968 graduate of the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics. John was employed by Sikorsky Aircraft in...
Mary Margaret Rhodes
Jan 6, 2026
Mary Margaret Rhodes, 101, of Massillon, passed away January 6, 2026.
A private burial is scheduled to take place.
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Vincent "Vince" Dennison
Jan 5, 2026
Vincent "Vince" Dennison passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, at Amherst Meadows in Massillon, OH, at the age of 88. He was born on July 31, 1937, in Parkersburg, WV, to Nina May Vincent and John Hugh Dennison. His father was a pastor in the Methodist church and instilled in him a love for Jesus and the Christian faith...
Robert Rash Blankenship
Jan 5, 2026
Robert Rash Blankenship, Bob, to his friends, began his-life journey as the son of Mae Rash Blankenship and Killian (Doc) Blankenship in the lovely city of Statesville, North Carolina in 1934.
He attended Statesville High School, where he was Quarterback of the Varsity football team and was voted "Handsomest Boy" in the Class of 1952.
He had many adventures with his life-...
Milivoj Kote Paspalovski
Jan 5, 2026
Milivoj "Mike" Kote Paspalovski, 85, of Hudson, passed away on January 5, 2026 at Akron General Hospital.
He was born on August 20, 1940 to Kote and Vasilka Paspalovski in Ljubojno, Macedonia.
Mike is survived by his children, Peter (Petra) Paspalovski and Daniel M. Paspalovski; grandchildren, Isabella Paspalovski, Maximilian Paspalovski, Ethan Paspalovski, and Taylor Paspalovski; siblings, Pavle and Dola; and many nieces...
Stephanie Rivera
Jan 4, 2026
Stephanie Rivera, 77, of Massillon, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, at her home in Massillon.
She was born on January 3, 1949, to Steve and Betty (Reese) Horvath at Massillon, OH.
Stephanie worked as an Office Manager for Progressive Chevrolet for many years before retiring.
She married Joseph Rivera, and they settled in Massillon, Ohio and are lifelong residents. Stephanie loved...
