Obituaries
Lawrence "Larry" L. Kuestner
Aug 1, 2026
Lawrence Larry Kuestner, 67, of Massillon, died unexpectedly Saturday, August 1, 2026.
He was born October 17, 1958.
Arrangements are pending
Marcia A. Staley
Jul 31, 2026
Marcia (Lawrence) Staley, age 81, of Jackson Township, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2026, following her battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Marcia was born in Canton, Ohio on May 14, 1945, to the late Albert F. Lawrence and Anne E. Lawrence. She was a proud 1963 graduate of Canton Lehman High School and attended Aultman School of Nursing. On December...
Stephen Mark Fuchs
Jul 29, 2026
Stephen M. Fuchs, 65, of Massillon, OH, passed away July 29, 2026.
Steve was born July 26, 1961, to the late William and Violet Fuchs. In 1978, Steve enlisted into the United States Marine Corps, and separated from duty in May of 1981.
Steve was always busy and involved in multiple projects. He was a huge Massillon Tiger football fan; the fact...
James "Jim" Thomas Peters
Jul 29, 2026
James "Jim" Thomas Peters, 52, of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on July 29, 2026. He was born on July 29, 1974 in Tampa, Florida to Mildred and James Peters.
Throughout his life, and in his final days, Jim practiced kindness, patience, discipline, but most importantly, love for those around him and Christ.
As a young man, Jim enlisted into the Marine...
Robert "Bob" L. Weisgarber
Jul 27, 2026
Robert "Bob" Weisgarber, 90, of Jackson Township, passed away with family at his side on July 27, 2026.
Bob was born on April 11, 1936 to John and Pearl (Brinker) Weisgarber in Massillon, OH.
Bob graduated from Massillon High School, Class of 1954, where he served as class vice president and student director of the band. He received his Bachelor of Arts...
Melody Anne Dyer
Jul 26, 2026
Mom, if you’re reading this, your name is in the obituaries.
Melody Dyer, RN, 63, passed away on July 26, 2026 surrounded by her daughters and oldest grandson after a brief illness.
Melody was a 1980 graduate of Glen Oak High School and 1983 graduate of Aultman School of Nursing.
During her working years, Melody was a charge nurse in labor and delivery...
Walter J Maybee
Jul 25, 2026
Walter J. Maybee, 93, of Massillon, OH, passed away July 25, 2026.
Walter was born on December 21, 1932, in Dover, OH to the late Walter J. and Edna I. Maybee, and was raised in Boliver, OH.
Walter was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean War. In 1952, he married the love of his life, the...
Roger Leo Koontz
Jul 25, 2026
Roger L. Koontz, 97, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Canton, Ohio. He was born on December 23, 1928 in Greentown, Ohio. He was a graduate of Greentown High School, class of 1946. He married Marjorie A. Koontz on September 6, 1953 and had a wonderful 69 years together.
Roger worked over 20 years as a structural drafter for...
Sandra Kay Lilley (Dugan)
Jul 24, 2026
Daughter, sister, niece, momma, grandma, “Mimmie”, Aunt Kay and Ms. Lilley, was who Sandra Kay (Dugan) Lilley was known as before life's unexpected calling ended early morning on July 24, 2026, at home peacefully and serenely.
Sandra was born on October 16, 1943, in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Sandra was a Bellefontaine High School graduate, Class of 1961. She moved to Massillon, Ohio...
Barbara Bitzel Carlile
Jul 24, 2026
Barbara Eve Bitzel-Carlile, 63, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away July 24, 2026. She was born on June 7, 1963 and was raised by Eva Bitzel, and the late William Bitzel.
Barbara was a graduate from Stark State College, earning a degree in Bio-Tech. She was a loving, caring, and kind person. Even after her passing, she wanted to help others by...
Sandra Kay Lilley
Jul 24, 2026
Sandra K. Lilley, 82, of Massillon, OH, passed away Friday, July 24, 2026.
Full obituary and service details are pending.
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Michael Parsons
Jul 23, 2026
Michael David Parsons, 73, of Navarre, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on July 23, 2026 at his home.
He was born on May 12, 1953 to the late Lake and Jo Ann (Higgins) Parsons in Parkersburg, WV.
Michael was a sonar operator in the United States Navy in 1972. Later on in life, he became an electrician for Ecko Housewares in...
Della Marie Bullock
Jul 22, 2026
Della Marie Bullock, 60, unexpectedly passed away on July 22, 2026. She was born in Akron, Ohio, on June 7, 1966, to the late Albert and Lois (Wood) Knight. Della was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church for many years.
Della graduated from Washington High School, class of 1984. After graduation, Della attended beauty school and became a beautician. She worked...
Michael Alan Young
Jul 22, 2026
Michael Alan Young, 75, of Massillon, passed away on July 22, 2026 after a short illness.
He was born on May 5, 1951 to the late Harrold Young and Ella "Allie" (Hayes) Define in Massillon, OH.
Michael worked as a Supervisor for Volvo White. He was a jack-of-all-trades and maintained a variety of jobs throughout his life, including being a handyman, building...
Donald "Rick" Heather
Jul 21, 2026
Donald Richard Heather, 62, of Canton, Ohio, passed away at his home on July 21, 2026. He was a beloved grandfather, father, son, brother, and friend. His presence will be deeply missed.
Donald was born in Massillon, Ohio, on October 1, 1963. He was a man deeply devoted to his family and his community. As a 1982 graduate of Massillon Washington...
Susan Lynn McFarren
Jul 21, 2026
Susan Lynn McFarren, 77, of Massillon, OH passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Sue was born on December 5, 1948, in Massillon, OH, to Robert and Pauline Greenwalt. She retired from Timken Co. working as a secretary in the Purchasing Department for many years. Sue and her late husband of 41 years, Tom, spent a lot of their time together visiting...
Teri Lee Hazel
Jul 19, 2026
Teri Lee Hazel, 81, of Massillon, passed away peacefully at home on July 19, 2026.
She was born on September 10, 1944 to Kenneth and Dorothy Wilson in Massillon, Ohio.
Teri was a homemaker for the majority of her life, caring for her family.
She was married to the late Dennis Hazel for over 50 years. The pair fostered many children, and adopted...
Linda J. Allen
Jul 18, 2026
Linda J. Allen, born November 21, 1946, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Linda exemplified devotion and warmth, leaving an indelible mark on all whose lives she touched.
A proud graduate of Washington High School, Linda carried her commitment to education and personal growth throughout her life. Her dedication to her family was,...
Judy C. Bennett
Jul 17, 2026
Judy C. Bennett, 84, of Navarre, passed away on July 17, 2026 at Amherst Meadows.
She was born on July 4, 1942 to the late Erman and Goldie (Cunningham) Lane in Waterford Township, Washington County, OH.
A graduate of Washington High School, Judy worked in financial services for many years. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, where she served on...
Dianna M. Schultz
Jul 15, 2026
Dianna M. Schultz, 72, of North Lawrence, passed away on July 15, 2026 at home.
She was born on March 24, 1954 to the late Russell and Mildred (Swisher) Rollyson in Clarksburg, WV.
Dianna was a private person, and was dedicated to her family.
Dianna is survived by her loving husband, Joseph "Big Joe"; son, Joseph "Little Joe" M. (Misty Burkholder) Schultz; grandchildren,...
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