Pearljene Geibel
Feb 17, 2021
Pearljene Geibel, age 82, of Massillon passed away on February 17, 2021, after an extended illness. She was born on November 3, 1938, to the late Paul and Edna Sonnhalter. She was also preceded in death by her husband Raymond Geibel. Pearljene loved to paint, crochet, and spend time with her dog Teddy. She is survived by her sisters-in-law...
Aurelia "Millie" Maccartney
Feb 17, 2021
Aurelia "Millie" Miller Markowsky MacCartney, age 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 17, 2021. She was born in Massillon, Ohio, on May 10, 1935, to the late Nicholas and Veronica (Oprea)Miller. Her parents immigrated from Romania. Millie was very proud of her Romanian heritage. She graduated from Washington High School in 1953. Afterward,...
John Lynn Helm
Feb 16, 2021
John Lynn Helm, 73, of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, after years of declining health. John was born on February 4, 1948, in Gallipolis, Ohio the son of the late Gene and Betty (Hamer) Helm. He graduated from Wellston High School in 1966 and joined the Navy soon after. He served four years in the Navy...
Betty Joanne Black-Gossage
Feb 16, 2021
Our beloved and beautiful Betty Joanne Black-Gossage, daughter of Howard and Alice Black, is now among the angels after she fought so hard with aggressive cancer. This tough lady smiled and consoled her doctors and loved ones throughout, as we all tried to make her last days on this Earth as comfortable and loving as possible. I think we...
Susan Marie Mastrianni
Feb 16, 2021
Susan "Sue" Marie Mastrianni, age 63 of Massillon, passed away on February 16, 2021. Susan was born on February 10, 1958 in Massillon, Ohio to Angelo and Norma (Haager) Mastrianni. She graduated from Washington High School in 1976 and worked for The Stark County Building Department for 27 years as an office clerk. She also worked for Food-4-less for...
Dexter E. Jackson
Feb 13, 2021
Yet another Beloved Brother of ours has passed on recently. Dexter Erving Jackson Sr., age 64 passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 13, 2021. Dexter was born July 3, 1956 the Third Son of Dorothy Jackson and James Hatchett. He succumbed from a long battle suffering from Asthma and COPD. Dexter was preceded in death by both of his...
Raymond Paul Marchand
Feb 13, 2021
Raymond P. Marchand, 88, of Jackson Township, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021. Ray was born on October 25, 1932, in Massillon, the son of Raymond and Agnes (Kern) Marchand. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1950 graduate of St. John’s Catholic High School. Ray retired from the Tyson Roller Bearing Company (SKF Industries)...
David L. Sams
Feb 12, 2021
David L. Sams, 69, passed away on February 12, 2021 following a brief illness. He was born in Jackson, TN on August 10, 1951 to A.M. and Helen (McCubbin) Sams. David was the Fixed Operations Manager for Waikem Automotive Group. He was an active member of The Amherst Community Church, where he served as a Deacon, Bible Teacher and...
Edward J. Mali
Feb 12, 2021
Edward J. Mali, 72, of Perry Township, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, February 12, 2021. Ed was born on October 13, 1948, in Canton, the son of the late Frank and Marjorie (Liggett) Maly. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Glenwood High School. Ed was a United States Air Force...
Marcia L. Alden
Feb 12, 2021
Marcia L. Alden, RN, 73, passed away unexpectedly on February 12, 2021. She was born in Massillon on September 3, 1947 to Donald and Mary (Oser) Burger. She graduated from Washington High School, Class of 1965 and The Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1968. Marcia worked thirty-eight years at Doctors Hospital and then retired from Stark Medical...
Norman Edward Steed
Feb 11, 2021
Norman “Stormin’ Norman” Edward Steed, 88, entered into eternal peace on Wednesday, February 11, 2021, at his home. Norman was born on August 19, 1932, son of the late Harry and Edith Steed. He graduated from Washington High School in 1951 and proudly served our country in the Air Force where he was awarded 2 medals. He worked for...
Margaret "Maggie" Jane Mcarthur
Feb 10, 2021
Margaret “Maggie” McArthur, age 65 of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on February 10, 2021. She was born on March 23, 1955 in Canton, Ohio to Bernard and Margaret “Peg” (Schleig) Paul. She graduated from Lehman High School in Canton. Maggie enjoyed going to the beach and cooking. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and she...
Marijo Puffer
Feb 10, 2021
Marijo Puffer, 88 passed away peacefully on February 10, 2021 after a brief illness. She was born on June 30, 1932 in Conneaut. Marijo was a Massillon resident most of her life. She moved to Winter Haven, Florida for 10 years before moving back to Ohio 3 years ago to be close her family and her adored grandchildren and...
Gregory Alan Spurrier
Feb 9, 2021
Gregory A. Spurrier, age 63 of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on February 9, 2021. Gregory was born on November 20, 1957 in Massillon to Harold and Susan (Galayda) Spurrier. He graduated from Jackson High School. Gregory enjoyed the outdoors and playing Bingo. He loved the Pittsburgh Steelers and spending time with his family. Gregory was preceded in death by...
Jack J. Eshelman
Feb 9, 2021
Jack J. Eshelman, 79, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 in Sebring, Fl. He was born in Canton on August 5, 1941 to Lester and Rebecca (Roshon) Eshelman. Jack was a retired draftsman and designer. He enjoyed working on old cars especially his 1962 Rambler. He also enjoyed traveling. Jack was a member...
Tiffany L. Gaddis
Feb 7, 2021
Tiffany L. Gaddis, 51, passed away unexpectedly on February 7, 2021. She was born in Canton on December 10, 1969. She was a graduate of Washington High School and worked as a private in home health aide. Tiffany always helped people in a time of need and loved her dogs. She is survived by her husband, Robert E. Gaddis,...
Lucille Joiner
Feb 7, 2021
Lucille (Jones-Person) Joiner, the youngest child of Joe and Douglas (Mathis) Jones, was born on September 21, 1931, in Bowdon, Georgia (Carroll County). During the Great Migration, Joe and Douglas moved the Jones family to Massillon, Ohio (Stark County), where Lucille lived the remainder of her life. Lucille entered into a peaceful sleep on Sunday morning, February 7, 2021....
Richard A. Preece
Feb 6, 2021
Richard A. Preece, age 85 of Tuscarawas Twp. passed away on Saturday, February 06, 2021. He was born on May 12, 1935 to the late Kenneth and Viola (Shilling) Preece. He married Ruth Leona Safreed on December 17, 1954 and they shared 66 years until his passing. Richard proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Following military service,...
Barbara A. Speck
Feb 6, 2021
Barbara A. Speck, 78, of Massillon, passed away at her home on February 6, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Massillon on March 23, 1942 to the late Thomas and Eileen (Beebe) Gard. Barb was a 1960 graduate of Washington High School and graduate of Stark State College where she received her associate’s degree. Barb...
Inez W Allen
Feb 5, 2021
Inez W. Allen, age 88 of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by her loving family on February 5, 2021. She was born on October 31, 1932 to the late Walter and Mary Russell in Massillon. She was a graduate of Washington High School. Inez married Leroy Allen on February 28, 1973 and they shared almost...
