Obituaries

Connie R. Moore

Connie R. Moore

Jul 29, 2025

Connie R. Moore, 60, of Massillon, passed away on July 29, 2025 at Aultman Hospital.

She was born on October 29, 1964 to the late Marvin and Mary (Staats) Moore in Charleston, West Virginia.

Connie cleaned homes during her life and loved her work. She loved cats. She loved the Lord with all her heart and is now at Home in the...

Robert W. Browning

Robert W. Browning

Jul 27, 2025

Robert Browning

1933-2025

Robert Browning devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away peacefully July 27th, 2025 at the age of 91. Born in 1933 in Chapmanville, West Virginia, Robert lived a long and full life marked by hard work, deep family connections, and quiet resilience. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rubyan Browning; his parents, Archie and Susie...

Michael Terry Moore Sr.

Michael Terry Moore Sr.

Jul 25, 2025

Michael Terry Moore Sr., 77, of Canton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2025. He was born on September 13, 1947, in Massillon to the late Willard and Anna Moore.

Michael was a proud U.S. Army Veteran. He worked for Perry Local Schools as a custodian for many years. Michael and his partner Gloria traveled across the country and enjoyed...

James C. "Jimmy" Poto

James C. "Jimmy" Poto

Jul 25, 2025

James C. Poto, 67, of Alliance, passed away on July 25, 2025. He was born on April 27, 1958 to Jean Poto and the late Richard Poto.

In addition to his father, James was preceded in death by his brother Thomas Poto.

James is survived by his loving mother Jean Poto; niece Cheryl Rakestraw; nephews David (Jennifer) Poto and Chris (Melannie) Baum...

Daniel Corpe

Daniel Corpe

Jul 25, 2025

Daniel Corpe, age 80, of Canton, passed away July 25, 2025.

Dan was born April 25, 1945, in Canton, OH, to the late Tony and Mary Corpe.

He attended McKinley high school. Dan served in the United States Air Force from …. and was stationed at Whiteman Airforce Base in Missouri, where he was promoted to Staff Sargeant. After his time in...

James "Jim" Wertz

James "Jim" Wertz

Jul 25, 2025

James Wertz, 84, passed away suddenly at his residence on July 25, 2025.

Jim was born on June 9, 1941, in Massillon, OH to the late Charles and Helen (Trotter) Wertz. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Doris Wertz and Chuck Wertz.

Jim graduated from Jackson High School, class of 1959, where he was the...

Jerome Donald Breiding

Jerome Donald Breiding

Jul 23, 2025

Jerome D. "Jerry" Breiding, 83, of Navarre, passed away on July 23, 2025. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place, and there will be no formal services. To leave a special message for Jerry's family, please visit the guest book below.

Vicki Lynn Fribley

Vicki Lynn Fribley

Jul 23, 2025

Vicki Lynn (Griner) Fribley of Massillon made her final journey home to her Lord and Savior on July 23, 2025.

Vicki was born on January 14, 1948 to the late Lloyd and Lorece (Lane) Griner. She was a graduate of Jackson High School. She was an avid doll collector and restorer. Vicki was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend....

Barbara Ann Sanford

Barbara Ann Sanford

Jul 22, 2025

Barbara Ann Sanford, 92, of Massillon, passed away on July 22, 2025. She was born in Huntington, WV on May 22, 1933 to the late William W. and Margaret L. (Zimmek) Scott.

In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her beloved husband Larry Sanford and daughter Vicky Miller. Siblings Margaret Louise Hess of Colby, WI, Richard William...

Richard V. Conger

Richard V. Conger

Jul 22, 2025

Richard V. "Dick" Conger, 92, of Massillon, passed away peacefully after a 3-month illness on July 22, 2025. He was born on June 16, 1933 to the late Rollin and Mary Conger.

In addition to his parents and sisters Donna and Arlene, Dick was preceded in death by his son Mark and daughter Rhonda.

Dick is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis;...

Pamela Lucille Smith

Pamela Lucille Smith

Jul 20, 2025

Pamela Lucille (Reid) Smith, 73, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Canton, Ohio on July 20, 2025. Pamela was born on May 30, 1952 to the late James T. Reid and MaryLou Gusman. 

Pamela enjoyed puzzles and was an avid reader. She was a fabulous painter and always had a joke or a story to tell. She enjoyed sitting outside with...

Jeremy Louis Wooten

Jeremy Louis Wooten

Jul 20, 2025

Jeremy Louis Wooten, age 41, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Born on Friday the 13th - because of course he was - April 1984, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Russell and Melody Wooten, he graduated from Jackson High School in 2002. Jeremy’s beautiful blue eyes, captivating smile, loving heart, and generous spirit leave us heartbroken in...

Delores Jean Garlow

Delores Jean Garlow

Jul 20, 2025

Delores “Dolly” Jean {Giachetti} Garlow, age 87, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025 where she resided, at The Inn at University Village in Massillon.

She was born on June 10, 1938, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, and always enjoyed returning to visit family and friends in her hometown. While relocating often as part of a military lifestyle, she found joy in forming...

Robert Warner

Robert Warner

Jul 19, 2025

Robert “Bob” Warner, age 90, passed away peacefully on July 19,2025, in Canton, Ohio. Born on November 27, 1934, in Dennison, Ohio, Bob lived a long and full life marked by dedication to family, service to his country, and a passion for simple joys.

Bob proudly served in the Unite States Army as a Private E-2. Stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky,...

Barbara Ann Kelly

Barbara Ann Kelly

Jul 18, 2025

Barbara Ann Kelly, 92, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025 with her daughters by her side. She was born on July 24, 1932 to the late Alfred and Esther (Allen) Bernel.

Barbara was a 1950 graduate of Buchtel High School in Akron, Ohio. She was an executive secretary at Firestone Research, and later focused on raising her...

Janet May Reiter

Janet May Reiter

Jul 17, 2025

Janet May Reiter, 82, of Massillon, passed away on July 17, 2025. She was born on July 24, 1942 to the late Michael and Susan {Chovan} Listiak.

In addition to her parents, Janet was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald H. Reiter and sister Mildred Bednar.

Janet is survived by her loving children, Stacy Montague, Donny (Valerie) Reiter; step-children Cheryl...

Betty "Janie" Ruemmele

Betty "Janie" Ruemmele

Jul 16, 2025

“TOGETHER AGAIN”

Janie Ruemmele, age 97 of Massillon, passed away July 16, 2025, peacefully at home. Born in Massillon on March 4, 1928, to the late Clarence and Marie Heimsoath. She graduated from Washington High School in 1946 and married her high school sweetheart Duane. He preceded her in death. Janie loved to travel, played cards in numerous clubs, sang in...

Virginia L. Stanton

Virginia L. Stanton

Jul 14, 2025

Virginia “Gini” Stanton, 89, of Massillon, Ohio, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on July 14, 2025. Gini was born on October 20, 1935, in Massillon, Ohio, the beloved daughter of Harold and Frances (Clark) Hamel.

Gini lived her entire life in Massillon, where she attended St. Mary’s Catholic Grade School and graduated from Central Catholic High School in...

Judith A. "Judy" Miller

Judith A. "Judy" Miller

Jul 14, 2025

Judith A. "Judy" Miller, 85, of Massillon, passed away on July 14, 2025 at Aultman Hospital.

She was born on April 5, 1940 to the late Stanley and Anna (Berquist) Sago in Massillon, OH.

She was a graduate of Navarre High School, Class of 1958 and a member of Divine Mercy Parish, St. Joseph. She retired from Big Lots in 2019. Judy...

Janet Lou Brunner

Janet Lou Brunner

Jul 13, 2025

Janet Brunner, like her beloved grandmother Elizabeth Andrasik, passed away at the age of 83, peacefully in her sleep.

Janet was a sprite of energy, channeled during her childhood into award-winning artwork, then later in life into her immaculate home garden.

She was preceded in death by her cherished husband, James Brunner; her beloved parents, John and Betty Andrews; her caring aunts,...

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