Elizabeth Pfeiffer
May 9, 2021
Elizabeth Pfeiffer, age 84, of Jackson Twp., passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May, 09, 2021. She was born on October 19, 1936 to the late John and Elizabeth Benchea. She married Dr. Herbert Pfeiffer on June 18, 1963 and they shared 54 years together until his passing in 2017. Elizabeth enjoyed gardening, cooking, reading,...
Howard "Dale" Ryder
May 9, 2021
Howard “Dale” Ryder, age 85 of Canton, Ohio, passed away on May 9, 2021 in his home, surrounded by loved ones. Dale was born on April 16, 1936 in Massillon to Walter and Helen (Weisgarber) Ryder. He retired from Republic Steel. Dale loved golf and enjoyed watching sports. He is preceded in death by his parents, and by his...
Agnes C. Peters
May 9, 2021
Agnes C. Peters, passed away on May 9, 2021. She was born on February 16, 1938 to Harold and Agnes (Essman) Painter. Agnes received her Bachelor of Arts from The University of Akron and was an active member of St. Barbara’s Catholic Church and was the former Executive Director of Faith in Action of Stark County. She was also...
Joanna L. Stewart
May 8, 2021
Joanna L. Stewart, 71, of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Arrangements are pending. Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory (330) 833-3222
John Tharold Ryder
May 4, 2021
John Tharold Ryder, 82 of Massillon, Ohio passed away on May 4, 2021. Born on October 18, 1938 in Corliss, he was the son of the late Cameron John Rider and Bertha Bell Martin Rider. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son John Timothy Rider; sisters, Betty Lou Carver and JoAnn Carte; brothers,...
William "Billy" Henry Jacobs
May 3, 2021
William “Billy” Jacobs, age 63 of Navarre, passed away on May 3, 2021. Billy was born in Detroit, Michigan to James and Juanita (Willison) Jacobs on February 7, 1958. He graduated from Meadowbrook High School. Billy was the #1 Country Folk Artist in the country as a woodcrafter, primitive and landscape artist, and designer. He was also a singer,...
Ramona Norris
May 3, 2021
Ramona Norris passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021. Ramona was born on November 8, 1941 in Massillon, the daughter of the late Lonnie and Mary Kate (Russell) Robinson. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1959 graduate of Washington High School. Ramona retired from the Hoover Co. in 1998 after 30 years of service. She enjoyed...
Jessica Corbell Burge
May 3, 2021
Jessica Corebell Burge was born March 14, 1981, at Doctors Hospital in Massillon, Oh. She was the third child born to Cynthia Kay Thompson and Charles D. Burge. Jessica enjoyed playing sports including basketball as a freshman at Fairless High School. Jessica graduated from Fairless High School in Navarre, Oh in the year 2000 and went on to obtain...
Anna Ruth Glick
May 1, 2021
Anna Ruth Glick, 83, went home to be with her Lord on May 1, 2021. She was born in Lancaster County, PA on June 20, 1937 to the late John and Anna (Mummau) Drescher. Ruth was known for her hospitality and cooking. Her home was always open to missionaries, students, friends and family. She loved to travel and sing...
Sharon A Welsch
Apr 30, 2021
Sharon A. Welsch, age 78, of Massillon passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021. She was born on February 25, 1943 to the late Doyle and Mildred Warnes. She was a 1961 graduate of Garaway High School in Sugarcreek, Ohio. Sharon married William “Ted” Welsch on April 29, 1969 and they shared 52 years together. Sharon retired as the...
Patricia Jean Dretke
Apr 29, 2021
Patricia Jean Dretke, 77, of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021. Pat was born on April 30, 1943 in New Philadelphia, Ohio, the daughter of the late Robert and Clara Hency. She was a lifelong member of the Canton Baptist Temple and a resident of the Massillon area. Pat graduated from Jackson High School in 1963 where...
Phalandas Owens
Apr 29, 2021
Phalandas Owens was born on August 6, 1937 in Arlington, Tennessee to the late Elton Owens and Ruby T. Lynn. On April 29, 2021, he passed away in the privacy of his home. He was a jokester and fun loving. He loved his children and all of his grandchildren. For many years, he drove big rigs for a living....
William "Bill" D. Seese
Apr 29, 2021
William “Bill” Seese, age 85 passed away surrounded by his family, on Thursday, April 29, 2021. He was born in Alliance on July 23, 1935 to the late Myron and Gladys (Levers) Seese. He was 1955 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. He married Gail Steiner on March 21, 1958 and they shared 63 years together. Bill was a...
Scott R. Bowman
Apr 27, 2021
Scott R. Bowman, age 62, passed away on April 27, 2021 at the Laurels of Massillon. Scott was born on January 15, 1959 in Massillon to Gene and Donna (West) Bowman. Scott worked as an Optometrist and enjoyed Washington Tigers Football. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Amy Bowman. He is survived by his...
Lynette C Pendolino
Apr 27, 2021
Lynette C. Pendolino, 76, of Massillon, passed away on April 27, 2021. She was born on February 3, 1945 in Canton, Ohio to the late Dallas and Eleanor (Marzec) Merryman. Lynette was a graduate of the “old” McKinley High School. She was also a member of St. Barbara’s Catholic Church in Massillon. She worked and retired from All Occasions...
Douglas John Boron
Apr 25, 2021
Douglas “Doug” J. Boron, age 65, of Canton, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021. He was born in Massillon on March 06, 1956 to the late John and Jeanne Boron. He was 1974 graduate of Fairless High School. He married Barbara N. Boron on March 09, 1985. Doug retired from Canron as a press operator. He enjoyed working...
Ronald Edward Furlow
Apr 25, 2021
Ronald Edward Furlow, 66, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 25, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clent and Celestine (Jackson) Furlow. He is survived by his children, Brooke Furlow, Ronald E. Furlow, Jr., and Crystal Furlow; and brothers, Donald C. Furlow, Gerald B. Furlow, and Winfred E. Furlow. A Private graveside service will...
Todd R. Zimmerman
Apr 25, 2021
Todd Robert Zimmerman, age 42, passed away April 25th, 2021. Todd was an avid music lover. He enjoyed attending concerts, particularly the band, Phish. He enjoyed creating art, leaving behind many paintings. He was especially close to his niece and nephew. Todd will always be remembered for his ability to tell great stories. His wit and ability to recall...
Richard B Rastetter
Apr 23, 2021
Richard B. Rastetter, age 79 of Massillon, passed away on April 23, 2021. Richard was born on March 14, 1942 in Scottfield, Illinois to Richard and Dorothy (Cunin) Rastetter. Richard served in the US Army, received an engineering degree, and worked in the Aerospace Department at Goodyear as a supervisor. He enjoyed playing poker, doing word puzzles and sudoku,...
Jack E. Bunker Hill
Apr 23, 2021
Jack E. “Bunker” Hill, 90, passed away on April 23, 2021. He was born in Massillon on November 9, 1930 to Ralph and Viola (Getz) Hill. Bunker graduated from Washington High School, Class of 1949, and was the quarterback for the 1948 State Championship Football Team. He went on to play football at University of Cincinnati, where he received...
