Glenna J Herron
Feb 26, 2021
Glenna J. Herron, age 70 of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on February 26, 2021. She was born in Massillon to the late Glenn Ice and Ruth A. (Owens) Ice. She married Larry Herron on June 23, 1984 and they shared 37 years together. Glenna was a graduate of Washington High School. She was employed at Century Plastics in Canton...
Jean Marie Nussbaumer
Feb 25, 2021
Jean Marie Nussbaumer, 85, of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 in Arizona while staying with her son John. She was born on August 14, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio the daughter of the late Louis and Clara (Kline) Huber. She was a 1953 graduate of Central High School and graduated from Mercy School of Nursing in 1956....
James P. Reece
Feb 25, 2021
On February 25, 2021, James “Jim” Paul Reece passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully in his Massillon Ohio home. Jim was born on December 21st, 1946 in Akron, Ohio to the late Paul and Fannie (Myers) Reece. He graduated from Northwest High School in 1964 where he was an avid baseball pitcher. He enjoyed woodworking, golfing, fishing and spending time...
Shirley Doris Osborne
Feb 25, 2021
Shirley Doris Osborne, age 82 of Massillon, passed away on February 25, 2021 at the Laurels of Massillon. Shirley was born on May 3, 1938 in Deepwater, West Virginia to Raymond and June (Darlington) Rogers. Shirley retired from K-Mart in Massillon as a supervisor after 30 years. She enjoyed shopping and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren...
Tina Renee King
Feb 25, 2021
Tina Renee King, 47, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 25, 2021. Tina was born on September 17, 1973, in Barberton, the daughter of Donald Stark and Norma (Isaac) Bowersox. Tina was a 1992 graduate of Washington High School. She worked for over 15 years at EB Wiring as a welder. She loved all kinds of animals,...
Gloria Lavonne Stano
Feb 24, 2021
Gloria LaVonne Stano, 86, of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Gloria was born on April 19, 1934, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Orin and Leona (Kick) Hess. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1952 graduate of Jackson High School. She retired from Central States Cans. She was a member of...
Thomas C. Young
Feb 24, 2021
On February 24, 2021 at 03:50 a.m., Thomas C. Young passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Thomas was born on August 1, 1951 in East Cleveland, Ohio to Dallas and Marian Young. He graduated from Jackson High School in 1970. He served in the United States Marine Corp during Vietnam until 1976, he was a...
Linda Joanne Buchner
Feb 23, 2021
"TOGETHER AGAIN" Linda J. Buchner, 83, of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Linda was born on April 26, 1937, in Cleveland, Ohio the daughter of the late Edward and Julia (Vince) Beres. She lived in the area most of her life. Linda loved hummingbirds, writing, baking, and cooking. She was very outgoing and was a social...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Alan Crock
Feb 23, 2021
Jeffrey “Jeff” Alan Crock, age 62 of Dalton, passed away on February 23, 2021 in Canton. Jeff was born on October 2, 1958 in Barnesville, Ohio to Robert and Vera (Kahrig) Crock. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Akron and worked as the VP of Engineering at the Swiss Re company. Jeff had a love...
Jeannine C. Morrison
Feb 22, 2021
Jeannine C. Morrison, 92, passed away on February 22, 2021. Born in Akron on November 18, 1928 to Gordon and Mildred (Heller) Cross, Jeannine graduated from Timken High School. She owned a beauty salon and worked for the Hoover Company. Jeannine, or Ma as she was lovingly called, made everyone feel like family and loved being active: including playing...
Emma Jean Williams
Feb 22, 2021
Emma Jean Williams, 86, of Columbus, formerly of Massillon, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021. Emma was born on May 17, 1934, in Booneville, MS the daughter of the late Mitchell and Adlena (McGhee) Miller. Emma retired from the O.S.U. where she was the cafeteria manager for over 20 years. Emma enjoyed cooking, gardening, and spending time with...
Samuel A. Gray
Feb 21, 2021
Samuel A. Gray, Sr., 70, formerly of Alliance, went home to be with the Lord on February 21, 2021. He was born on August 11, 1950 in Alliance to the late Samuel and Emma (Blackburn) Gray. In addition to his parents, Samuel was preceded in death by his brother Gale Gray and granddaughter Courtney Copeland. Samuel was a 1969...
Bruce R. Schrader
Feb 21, 2021
Bruce R. Schrader, 87, of Massillon, passed away on February 21, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born on September 6, 1933 in Massillon to the late Joseph and Sylvia (Akin) Schrader. In addition to his parents, Bruce was preceded in death by his brother Howard “Skip” Schrader. He was a 1951 graduate of Jackson High School. Bruce...
Ladonna M. Engler
Feb 19, 2021
LaDonna M. Engler, age 78 of Jackson Twp., went home to be with the Lord on February 19, 2021. She was born in Genoa, Ohio on August 08, 1942 to the late Nelson and Alma Schanke. She married Dennis Engler on August 09, 1964 and they shared 55 years together. LaDonna was an Educator for Jackson Local Schools for...
Angela K Leitner
Feb 19, 2021
Angela Kay Leitner (Ingram), age 52, of Massillon, OH, passed away from this life into her eternal life on February 19, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband Pete Leitner Sr.; her daughters Danielle, Rachel and Raquel; her sons Peter Jr., and Brenden; her grandchildren Logan, Gabriella, and Jackson; mother Nancy...
James Lee Kenny
Feb 18, 2021
James Lee Kenny, age 77 of Canton, Ohio, passed away on February 18, 2021 in his home, surrounded by his family. James was born on April 6, 1943 to John Klus and Evelyn Frizzell in Massillon. He served in the US Army and Airforce. He retired from the State of Ohio as a security guard and then worked as...
Patricia "Patty" Leghart
Feb 18, 2021
Patricia “Patty” J. Leghart, age 82 of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at the Canton Christian Home on February 18, 2021. She was an alumnus of Central Catholic High School in Canton, and a member of Christ the Servant Parish where she sang in the choir. She also enjoyed paints, puzzles, football, travel, and Canton history. Patty will be...
David "Dave" S. Messaris
Feb 17, 2021
David S. Messaris, 76, of Massillon, passed away on February 17, 2021 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born on October 29, 1944 in Massillon to the late Salvatore “Sam” and Helen (Malich) Messaris. Dave worked as an accountant for Republic Steel and retired after 30+ years of service. He was also a...
Graycee Jael Wilson
Feb 17, 2021
Graycee Jael Wilson, age 21, of Massillon went home to be with the Lord on February 17, 2021. She was born to Joseph and Jeanne Wilson on May 12, 1999 in Massillon, Ohio. Graycee was 2018 graduate of Tuslaw High School and she was studying Early Education for Special Needs at Stark State. She loved singing, painting, socializing and...
Archie D. Cameron Toland
Feb 17, 2021
Archie D. Cameron Toland, 71, went home to be with the Lord on February 17, 2021. He was born in Massillon on January 10, 1950. He worked as a Tile Setter and was a member of Mason/Tile setters Union Local 6 and 7. He also owned and operated The Tiger Store. He was a proud member of The Massillon...
