Kenneth William Avers
Apr 6, 2026
Kenneth William Avers passed away peacefully at home on April 6, 2026, surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Violet Adele Witting and Wilhelm AveMaria.
Ken was born May 8, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois. He moved to Massillon, Ohio in 1977 from Frankfort, Illinois with his family. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Christine...
Robert M. Pasters
Apr 5, 2026
Robert M. Pasters, 68, of Canton, passed away on April 5, 2026 at Aultman Hospital.
He was born on October 1, 1957 to the late Robert L. and Mildred (Beard) Pasters in Berea, OH.
He attended Washington High School. Robert worked as a nurses aide at several area nursing centers and also did private duty. He enjoyed bingo, animals, camping, and working...
Eddie James Wright
Apr 2, 2026
Eddie James Wright, 70, of Canton, Ohio, passed away April 2, 2026. He was born on March 8, 1956 to the late Steve and Louise Wright.
Eddie enjoyed watching old cowboy pictures, playing spades, working on cars and spending time with his beloved grandchildren. He also loved his dog, Spike.
In addition to his parents, Eddie is preceded in death by his...
Gwendolyn E Williams
Apr 1, 2026
Gwendolyn Evon Murry-Williams age 54, affectionately known as “Bozo” and Gwen to her loved ones transitioned on April 1, 2026.
Gwen was born on November 5, 1971, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
She leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and strength that will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Gwen moved from Arkansas to Ohio...
Marie A. Boydelatour
Apr 1, 2026
Marie A. Boydelatour, age 98 of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2026 at Brookdale of Canton surrounded by her family. She was born December 13, 1927 in Navarre, Ohio and was the daughter of Nicholas and Catherine (Hug) Langenfeld. She graduated from Navarre High School in 1945. She managed Milk Maid Candies for 10 years. Marie retired from...
Richard Allen Black
Mar 31, 2026
Richard Allen Black, 76, of Perry Township, Ohio, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 31, 2026. He was born on July 24, 1949, in the city of Canton, Ohio to the late Richard L. and Esther A. Black.
Richard was a graduate of Hoover High School. Following graduation, he was drafted into the 25th infantry division of...
Pauline Jones
Mar 30, 2026
Pauline worked at Ohio Bell Telephone Company for 30 years, retiring in 1995. She was the very loving and caring sister of Barbara Jones and brother, Robert Jones. She had two nieces in Arizona.
She was dearly loved by her family and was always helping others.
To share a memory of Pauline or leave a special message for her family, please visit...
Richard L. Miller
Mar 29, 2026
Richard L. Miller, a devoted family man, dedicated salesperson, and cherished member of his community, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026. Born on June 14, 1943, Richard's life was marked by service, love, and a deep commitment to those around him.
Richard took great pride in his service with the Army National Guard during the Vietnam era, an experience that...
Patricia "Pat" A. Bratton
Mar 27, 2026
Patricia "Pat" A. Bratton, 92, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away March 27, 2026. She was born on February 9, 1934, in Massillon to the late Robert C. and Betty J. (Mausz) Paul.
Patsy was a 1952 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. She was a devoted and faithful member of St. Mary's Catholic Church for many years, where she helped teach...
Alma Joan Martin
Mar 27, 2026
Alma Joan Martin, born on April 5, 1930, peacefully passed away on March 27, 2026. A dedicated and cherished member of the Massillon community, Alma's life was a testament to devotion—both to her faith and her loved ones.
Alma's career as an elementary teacher with Massillon City Schools was marked by an unwavering commitment to education and the nurturing of young...
Kay Williams
Mar 26, 2026
Kay Williams, 91, of North Canton, passed away on March 26, 2026 at Sanctuary Grande.
She was born on August 17, 1934 to the late Wilbur and Maxine (Miller) Kerlin in Freeport, IL.
Kay was a graduate of Freeport Memorial High School, Class of 1952 and received her associates degree from Kent State University. She loved to play music, and gave piano...
Frank Martin Shimones
Mar 25, 2026
Frank Shimones, 83 of Massillon passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Mercy Hospital after a long health battle.
He is a preceded in death by his mother and father, Frank and Eva Shimones, his beloved Uncle Martin Paliokas and his brothers-in-law, David Coates and William Ludwig.
Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Mary (Ginther) Shimones, his sons, Frank (Stacey) Shimones,...
Wendy M. Hayes
Mar 24, 2026
Wendy M. Hayes, age 52, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026 after a sudden and brief illness, her daughter holding her hand.
She was born on July 19, 1973 to Robert and Phyllis (Sarver) Wilson. She was a 1991 graduate of Perry High School.
Wendy's favorite holiday was Christmas. You were most likely to find her watching Elf on repeat from...
Paul R. Hodgson
Mar 23, 2026
Paul R. Hodgson, a lifelong resident of Massillon, passed away on March 23, 2026.
Born to the late Roger and Beverly Hodgson, Paul graduated from Massillon Washington High School in 1967, where he was a proud letterman on the Tiger Shark swim team. He went on to dedicate 32 years of hard work to Ohio Edison before his retirement.
A lifelong sports...
Michael Spindler
Mar 23, 2026
Michael Spindler, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on March 23, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of dedication both in his work and family life. Born on November 29, 1973, Michael’s journey through life was marked by a deep love for his family and an unwavering commitment to excellence in his profession.
For more than 35 years, Michael cherished...
Laurie A. Salopek
Mar 23, 2026
Laurie A. Salopek, born August 22, 1960, peacefully passed away on March 23, 2026. She was a cherished member of the community and a devoted soul whose warmth and kindness will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
A proud graduate of Fairless High School, Laurie dedicated much of her professional life as an Administrative Assistant in the Human Resources...
Mary Lou Upton
Mar 22, 2026
Mary Lou Upton, 96, of Canton, passed away prayerfully and peacefully on March 22, 2026.
She was born on March 10, 1930 to the late Robb and Ruth (Allender) Martin in North Salem, OH.
Mary Lou graduated from Cambridge High School. She was a member of Reedurban Presbyterian Church. She worked for Nationwide Insurance in Claims for 11 years. She was a...
Donna Jean Grim
Mar 21, 2026
Donna Jean (Smith) Grim, 80, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away into eternal peace on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
She was born on March 8, l946, in Canton, Ohio, to John and Donna Smith of Caldwell, Ohio. Donna graduated from Caldwell High School in 1964 and later retired in 2003 from theState of Ohio (Indian River School). There, she started by working...
Robert "Ed" Edwin Haglock
Mar 19, 2026
Robert "Ed" Edwin Haglock, 71 years old, passed away on March 19, 2026 at the University Inn following a long battle with Frontotemporal Dementia, also known as Pick's Disease. He was born on June 1, 1954, to the late Robert Fredrick Haglock and Thelma Olive (Linsdey) Haglock.
Ed was a 1972 graduate of Dover High School. After graduation, he continued his...
William H. Ridley
Mar 19, 2026
William Ridley, age 73, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 19, 2026. He was born July 13, 1952 in the city of Canton, Ohio.
William was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School, and gained his Associate's Degree from Walsh University. He was employed at the Ford Motor Company for 27 years, and retired in 2020. William was...
