Willie F Thompson
Mar 5, 2026
Willie F. Thompson, 97, of Canton, OH, passed away March 5, 2026.
Full obituary is pending.
Visitation will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 11 AM - 12 PM, at Paquelet Funeral Home, 1100 Wales Rd. NE, Massillon, OH 44646, where funeral services will promptly follow at 12 PM. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens of Louisville, OH.
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Matthew J. Blood
Mar 4, 2026
Matthew J. Blood, 49, of Canton, passed away on March 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of family.
Matt lived life the only way he knew how — at full speed.
He was full of energy, full of fun, and full of life. If Matt walked into a room, you knew it. He loved to laugh, loved to prank people, and loved...
Cheyenne Olivia Ensalaco
Mar 3, 2026
Cheyenne Olivia Ensalaco, 75, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away March 3, 2026. She was born on March 15, 1950.
Cheyenne was a devoted member of Richville UCC for many years. She worked for Iron City Sash and Door for 35 years, then went on to work for Young Truck Sales for 15 years until her retirement. Cheyenne was always organized and...
Ray Fortner
Mar 3, 2026
Ray Fortner left this world on March 3, 2026, much as he lived—fighting, loving, fiercely protective of his family, and surrounded by them until the very end.
Ray was born on April 5, 1938, the third son of Gilbert and Elizabeth Fortner. The family spent their lives in Navarre, Ohio, in a home that loved the Lord, family, and community. Ray...
David Allen McClay
Mar 3, 2026
David Allen McClay, 79, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away March 3, 2026. He was born on August 4, 1946 to the late Catherine and Lloyd McClay.
David was a proud U.S. veteran who served honorably in the United States Navy. He worked for Massillon City, in the Waste Water Treatment Department for 25 years until his retirement.
David enjoyed fishing, hunting, and...
Elaine Mary Neff
Mar 3, 2026
Elaine Mary (Wyles) Neff, a beloved wife, mother, sister, & loyal friend, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on March 3, 2026, at age 84. She was born on September 18, 1941, & grew up in Lake Cable. Elaine graduated from Jackson High School in 1959, where her mother was a schoolteacher. She was proud to be...
Robert Anthony Steele
Mar 2, 2026
Robert Anthony Steele, 83, of Canton, Ohio, passed away on March 2, 2026, at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. He was surrounded by his four loving daughters, Alice, Shearee, Star, and Teleise.
Robert was born on August 13, 1942, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Bennie L. and Susie (nee Brooks) Steele. Robert was the youngest of two boys.
Robert was a...
Margaret Ann Cox
Mar 2, 2026
Margaret Ann Cox, 91, of Massillon, passed away on March 2, 2026 at The Village of St. Edward.
She was born on December 20, 1934 to the late Lynn and Jane (Reese) Fulton in Massillon, OH.
She was a graduate of Brewster High School and Massillon City Hospital School of Nursing. Margaret started her nursing career in Labor and Delivery at Massillon...
Barbara Sue Harvey
Mar 2, 2026
Barbara Sue Harvey of Jackson Twp. went to heaven on March 2, 2026. She was the only child of Orion and Susan (Gilbert) Evans, born 3/02/43. She was wife to Ned, who is in heaven, for 57 years. She will always be Mom to Tig (Nate) Held, Tad (Denise) Harvey, Teal Harvey and Jo (Mike) Wheeler, and Nana to...
Dawn Elaine Graham
Feb 28, 2026
Dawn Elaine Graham, 64, of Malvern, passed away on February 28, 2026 at Cleveland Clinic / Mercy Hospital.
She was born on August 24, 1961 to the late Joe and Ann (Davis) Barnes in Canton, OH.
A graduate of Sandy Valley High School, Dawn retired form Walmart in 2021. She loved flowers and gardening. She especially loved being a grandmother and dedicated...
Dimitry "Dee" Ivan
Feb 27, 2026
Dimitry "Dee" Ivan, 87, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026. Born on January 29, 1939, Dee was a lifelong resident of Massillon and graduated from Washington High School in 1956.
She married her husband Robert Ivan Sr. two years later, and they were married for 66 years before his passing in 2024.
She is survived by her sons, Robert (Marie) Ivan...
Alice Panchos
Feb 27, 2026
Alice (Lika) Panchos
With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Alice (Lika) Panchos who left us peacefully on Friday February 27, 2026 in Evanston, Illinois.
Born in Želevo, Greece, Alice was the beloved daughter of Stefan Kirovski and Mara (Temovska) Kirovska. She grew up as a child in Skopje, Northern Macedonia thereafter emigrating to Massillon in 1960 with her...
Barbara Jean Edwards
Feb 24, 2026
Barbara Jean Edwards, 78, of Massillon, Ohio, passed peacefully on February 24, 2026, embraced by the legacy of a life beautifully lived.
Born in 1948 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, to Marilynn and Wilbur Durnell, Barb later moved to Zanesville, Ohio, where she met her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, William K. “Bill” Edwards II. They were married...
Christina Marie Brantham
Feb 22, 2026
Christina Marie Brantham, 53, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on February 22, 2026. She was born on March 29, 1972.
Christina enjoyed her grandchildren more than anything. She was always willing to take people in when they needed it, and always willing to lend a helping hand. She would give the shirt off her back to anyone who needed it....
Peggy Lynn McCallister
Feb 22, 2026
Peggy McCallister, 66, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away following an illness on February 22, 2026. She was born on July 11, 1959 to the late Watson Wayne and Gennelly McCallister.
Peggy enjoyed making artwork, specifically painting and drawing. She also enjoyed playing cards and dice. Peggy's smile could light up a room, she was a kind soul who will be missed...
Kathryn J. Chovan
Feb 21, 2026
Kathryn J. Chovan, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Feb 21, 2026 as a result of a fall at her home. A lifelong resident of Massillon, she was born August 10, 1954 to the late John and Gloria (Ricker) Forgan. She enjoyed 42 years of loving marriage with her husband, Milan E Chovan, Jr., before his passing in 2019. She was...
Pamela K Kinder
Feb 21, 2026
Pamela K Kinder, 69, of Navarre, Ohio, passed away on February 21, 2026. She was born on March 8, 1956 in Canton, to the late Gerald Richmond and Joan DiCarlo.
Pam was a 1974 graduate of Timken High School. In 1977, Pam married the love of her life, Lash Kinder Jr.. She went on to work as a letter carrier for...
Caroline Sue Nist
Feb 21, 2026
Caroline Sue Nist, 85, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away February 21, 2026, following the devastating effects of Parkinson's Disease. She was born on January 24, 1941 to the late Alda and Palmajune Phillips.
Caroline moved to Canton, Ohio at the age of 5. She graduated in the first graduating class of Perry High School in 1959, where she was part of...
Gerald Clyde Keller
Feb 20, 2026
Gerald C. Keller, 94, of Uniontown, passed away February 20, 2026.
Jerry was born November 11, 1931, in Akron, OH to the late Roscoe and Mae Keller. He was a graduate of the University of Akron, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. Nearly all of Jerry’s career was spent with BF Goodrich, where he retired as a tire engineer. Jerry was...
George Henry Tombow
Feb 20, 2026
George H. Tombow, 89, of North Lawrence, passed away, February 20, 2026.
George was born July 17, 1936, in Massillon, OH, to the late Harry and Celeste Tombow. He was a 1954 graduate of Massillon High School. In 1961, George married his partner in life of 53 years, the late Margaret Tombow (McElwain). He retired from Timken Roller Bearing as a...
