Wayne Claude Dettweiler
Nov 20, 2020
Wayne C. Dettweiler, 86, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020, following a brief illness. He was born in Massillon on November 11, 1934 to Henry and Hazel (Wagner) Dettweiler. Wayne was a veteran of The United States Army and retired from Republic LTV Steel in 1994. Wayne had a loving and caring heart. He is survived by his...
Joseph F. Fisher
Nov 19, 2020
Joseph F. Fisher, 79, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 following an extended illness. He was born in Massillon on June 30, 1941 to Fredrick and Eulalia (Hippler) Fisher. A graduate of Washington High School, Joe retired from SARTA and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He never met a stranger and loved the art of...
Patricia Louise Wyman
Nov 19, 2020
Patricia L. Wyman, 80, formerly of Akron, Ohio, passed away on November 19, 2020. She was born in Akron, Ohio on January 20, 1940 to the late Steve and Mary (Fritz) Soltas. Patricia grew up in Akron, Ohio, and graduated in 1957 from Kenmore High School. She attended Baylor University where she obtained her license to practice as a...
Roy E Barth
Nov 19, 2020
Roy E. Barth, age 63 of Massillon, passed away in his home on November 19, 2020. Roy was born on July 12, 1957 in Massillon to Donald and Elsie (Martin) Barth. He graduated from Washington High School in 1975 and attended Kent State University. He worked as a letter carrier at the Massillon Post office for almost 25 years,...
Ruth E. Chapman
Nov 19, 2020
"Together Again" Ruth E. Chapman, 92, of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Ruth was born on November 4, 1928 in Jackson Township, the daughter of Jess J. & Helen (Sheridan) Rogers. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1948 graduate of Jackson High School. Ruth at one time had multiple pen pals that...
Ronald P. Davis
Nov 18, 2020
Ronald P. Davis, 77, of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Ron was born on July 4, 1943 in Massillon, the son of the late Donald E. & Eleanore B. (Reichel) Davis. He was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a United States Marine Corps veteran. He worked as an LPN at Rescare Group Homes and as...
Terri Ann Pope
Nov 18, 2020
Terri Ann Pope, age 72 of Massillon, passed away peacefully after a long courageous fight with cancer on November 18, 2020. Terri was born on January 22, 1948 in Massillon to Thomas Altland and Mardelle (Baker) Altland Lee. She was a 1966 graduate of Jackson High School. She was a longtime caregiver of children and was a published author...
Michael Halco, Jr.
Nov 17, 2020
Michael Halco, Jr., age 93 of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on November 17, 2020 in Canton. Michael was born on December 17, 1926 in Massillon to Michael Sr. and Susan (Yurco) Halco. He graduated from Washington High School in 1946 where he participated in gymnastics. Michael served in the US Army during World War II and was a member...
Charles "Chase" R. Isles Iii
Nov 16, 2020
Charles “Chase” Isles III, 28, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on November 16, 2020. He was born in Canton on January 11, 1992 to Charles R. Isles II and Starlett M. Friedman. Chase was a 2010 graduate of Jackson High School and worked as a bartender at the Sandpit Café and Lounge. He will be remembered most for his...
James L. Brunckhart
Nov 16, 2020
James R. Brunckhart, 72, of Massillon, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020. Jim was born on November 21, 1947 in Massillon, the son of the late Raymond & Norma (Henry) Brunckhart. He was a Washington High School graduate. Jim retired from Republic Steel after 28 years of service. He was a member of the Epworth United Methodist Church,...
Ruth Leona Guthrie
Nov 16, 2020
Ruth Leona Guthrie passed away at age 94, quietly with loving family at her side. Ruth was born to Charles and Lucy Mobley, September 28, 1926 in Cochocton County, Ohio. Born into a close family of six children, she was preceded in death by brothers, Kenny, Harold, and Wilbur Mobley, and sisters, Margie Courtwright and Mary Lou King. Ruth...
Sherry Lee Smith
Nov 15, 2020
Sherry Lee Smith, 74, passed away on November 15, 2020 following an extended illness. She was born in Massillon on July 23, 1946 to Leroy and Lenora (Arnold) Conkle. Sherry was a graduate of Washington High School and received her Associated Degree in Business from Stark State. She was a member of Central Presbyterian Church. She loved to garden...
Gary A Houk
Nov 15, 2020
Gary A. Houk, age 60 of Massillon passed away on Monday, November 15, 2020. He was born in Navarre, Ohio on December 25, 1959 to the Marilyn Schaetzl. He was a graduate of Fairless High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a Military Policeman in Germany. He enjoyed fishing and most importantly spending time...
Robert "Bob" L. Caplinger
Nov 15, 2020
Robert “Bob” L. Caplinger – Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away on Nov. 15, 2020. He was born on May 29. 1940 in Washington Court House, the son of the late Hazel & Albert Caplinger. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 24 years, Charlene; daughter Renee (Brian) Ford; granddaughter Niah Ford and his...
Lorraine E Richardson
Nov 15, 2020
Lorraine E. Richardson, 69, passed away unexpectedly on November 15, 2020. She was born in Massillon on March 6, 1951 to William L. and Ethel (Simpson) Turner Sr. Lorraine worked for Meadow Wind Nursing Home. She loved to help people, crafting and cooking. She is survived by her son, Winston Richardson, Jr; grandchild, Winston Richardson III; great-grandson, Kingston Lusby-Richardson;...
Berry James Thompson, Jr. Rn
Nov 15, 2020
Berry James Thompson, Jr., RN (Jimmy to his family), 66, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 from complications of Covid -19. He was born on October 27, 1954 in Cleveland to the late Berry Thompson, Sr. and the late Doris (Askey) Thompson. He was a 1973 graduate of Garfield Heights High School. His employment included working for United...
Marilyn P. Hodgson
Nov 14, 2020
Marilyn P. Hodgson (born August 21,1937), known as Mimi to her family and Koz to lifelong friends, died on Saturday, November 14, 2020, due to Covid-19. A former waitress at Bear Creek and cook at Abigail’s Tea Room, Marilyn’s vocation in this life was family. The widow of Willard D. Hodgson, they raised four children: Joan (Tom) Houghton, Judy...
Carolyn Sue Hill
Nov 14, 2020
Carolyn Sue Hill, age 72, of Massillon went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 14, 2020. She was born in Sutton, WV, on June 9, 1948, to the late Ralph and Eva Bleigh. She was a 1966 graduate of Tuslaw High School. After 35 years of service, she retired from Ansel-Perry. She was...
Henry "John" Aventino
Nov 14, 2020
Henry John Aventino, 82, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020 from complications of COVID-19. He was born July 14, 1938 in Canton, to the late John and Irene (Gakat) Aventino. John graduated from McKinley High School in 1956 then served 4 years in the United States Marine Corp. He then worked at Republic Steel, Drop Forge and Union Metal....
Linda June Behringer
Nov 13, 2020
Linda June Behringer, age 68, of Massillon passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020. She was born in Orrville on May 28, 1952. She was a graduate of Tuslaw High School class of 1970. Linda enjoyed spending quality time with those close to her. She was a loving mother and grandmother who loved doting on her grandchildren. She also...
