Judy Louise Zerbe
Sep 24, 2020
Judy Louise (Boyce) Zerbe died on September 24, 2020, at the age of 75, after a courageous battle with cancer filled with grace. Judy was born on May 30, 1945 in Akron, Ohio to the late Clyde and Abagail Boyce. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Dan. They married on April 25,...
Winifred E. German
Sep 24, 2020
Winifred E. German, 83, of, Massillon, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020. She was born November 2, 1936 in Odd, West Virginia to Jess Eugene and Icie Susan (Summer) Blanchard. Winnie married Richard J. German on November 16, 1996. They shared 24 loving years together. She worked as a librarian for over 15 years at Massillon Public Library...
Terry Michael Sampsel
Sep 24, 2020
Terry M. Sampsel, age 63 of Massillon, Ohio, passed away suddenly on September 24, 2020 in Canton. Terry was born on July 24, 1957 in Washington D.C. to Richard and Jean Ann (Mattox) Sampsel. He married the love of his life, Shirley (Roe) Sampsel on July 27, 1984. Terry was a hard worker, he always looked out for his...
Terrolene "Dolly" Henry
Sep 18, 2020
Terrolene “Dolly” Henry, 94, of Massillon, passed away at her home on Sepetember 18, 2020. She was born on November 3, 1925 to the late Nellie Henry. She worked as a machine operator for Eaton Manufacturing and retired after 40 years of service. In addition to her faithful employment, Terrolene was also an avid church goer. She attended Epworth...
Lincoln Howard Wise
Sep 17, 2020
Lincoln Howard Wise passed away peacefully on September 17, 2020. He was born in Canton on September 15, 2020 to his loving parents Howard Hunter and Carolyn Sue (Ling) Wise. Although Lincoln was born with a rare metabolic disorder, Glutaric Acidemia Type II, he was also born a fighter. Lincoln’s bravery and strength was something to be admired. His...
King M. L. Pleasant
Sep 14, 2020
King Pleasant, born to Diamond Elder and William Pleasant, of Canton, Ohio, left us unexpectedly at just 6 years old, on September 14, 2020. The light of the family, he leaves behind to cherish his memories his mother and father, and grandparents – Monique Elder Batin, Uthman Batin, Debrah Pleasant Trent and Michael Burns. He will forever watch over...
Pamela "Pam" Sue Welsh
Sep 14, 2020
Pamela “Pam” Sue Welsh, 67, of North Lawrence, passed away on September 14, 2020. She died peacefully at home from natural causes. Pam was born on December 31, 1952, in Akron, to the late Richard and Betty (Shane) Stover. She graduated from Nordonia High School in 1970. Pam attended Akron University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. She continued...
Richard G Graber
Sep 13, 2020
Richard G. Graber, age 91 of Tuscarawas Twp. passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020. He was born in Dalton on May 17, 1929 to the late Merle and Gladys (Gibson) Graber. He was a 1947 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. He married Clara Hoot on July 26, 1952 and they shared 68 years together. Richard served his...
Dr. Marcianito "Mars" Bautista
Sep 13, 2020
Dr. Marcianito “Mars” Bautista, age 80 of Canton, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home with family on September 13, 2020. Mars was born on September 10, 1940, in San Fernando Pampanga, Philippines, to Marciano and Amelia Bautista. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Mars served as a plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Canton, Ohio, with a personable,...
Daniel W. Leone
Sep 13, 2020
Daniel W. Leone, age 92, of Massillon went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on September 13, 2020. He was born in Flushing, OH on October 18, 1927, to the late Antonio and Perrie Leone. Daniel entered the Army Air Force in 1945 and served until 1947. He and Janice Leonard married on July 11,...
Arthur John Fritz, Jr
Sep 12, 2020
Arthur John Fritz, Jr., age 85 of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on September 12, 2020 in Canton. Arthur was born on November 19, 1934 in Bowdil, Ohio to Arthur Sr. and Coyla (Braucher) Fritz. He graduated from Washington High School in Massillon in 1952. Arthur served in the United State Army from 1954-1962 and retired as a plant foreman...
Harrison L. Phillips
Sep 11, 2020
Harrison L. Phillips Jr, 82, went home to be with the Lord after a lengthy stay at The Laurels of Massillon on September 11, 2020. He was born on February 7, 1938 in Brickeys, AR to Harrison L. and Gertha (Pierce) Phillips Sr and raised by Elizabeth “Aunt Baby” Long Harrison graduated from Washington High School and retired from...
Daniel Joseph Lynch
Sep 11, 2020
DANIEL JOSEPH LYNCH age 59, passed away suddenly September 11, 2020 in Canton, Ohio. Dan was the cherished husband of Jayne (McCarthy), whom he loved unconditionally for 28 years, with devotion and a great deal of humor. They have had several dogs over the years, and he will be missed greatly by Snookie and Olive. Dan was preceded in...
Ray W. Fribley Sr
Sep 11, 2020
Ray W. Fribley Sr, 73, of Massillon, made his final journey home to his Lord and Savior on September 11, 2020. Ray was born on September 27, 1946 to the late Russell and Mary (Bertalan) Fribley. He was a 1965 graduate of Jackson High School. Ray served in the Airforce from 1966 to 1969 during Vietnam War where he...
James A. Britalan
Sep 10, 2020
James A Britalan, age 64 of Perry Township passed away September 10, 2020. He was born March 26, 1956 in Canton. He was preceded in death by his father James E. Britalan, his mother Lela (White) Britalan and a son James P. Britalan. Private services for the family were held.
Vernon R. Schott
Sep 10, 2020
Vernon Ray Schott January, 15 1935-September 10, 2020 Vernon Ray Schott, 85, passed away peacefully September 10th on the family farm in Stark County near Bolivar. He was born near Fulda in Noble County, Ohio in January, 1935. Vernon was one of ten children, and the youngest son of the late William B. Schott and Louvina Schafer Schott. He...
Bryceton L. Jenkins
Sep 10, 2020
Bryceton L. Jenkins, 18, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 10, 2020. Bryceton was born on April 30, 2002 in Canton, the son of his father, Steve Jenkins and his mother, Lisa (Newman) Jenkins. He was a resident of Jackson/Massillon and a 2020 graduate of Washington High School. Bryceton enjoyed playing baseball, fishing, playing video games, four...
Wayne "Bud" Leroy Smith
Sep 10, 2020
Wayne “Bud” Smith, age 74 of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on September 10, 2020 in Canton. Bud was born on February 28, 1946 in Canton to Wayne and Blanche (Konen) Smith. He graduated from Jackson High School and served four years in the US Army. Bud spent most of his life working as a handyman doing landscaping, maintenance, and...
Lewis "Bud" Middaugh
Sep 9, 2020
Lewis “Bud” Middaugh, Sr., passed away on Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 at Danbury Senior Living in Massillon, Ohio with his family by his side. Bud was born on May 5th, 1936 in Massillon, the son of the late Clyde and Catherine (Grosklos) Middaugh. He enjoyed bowling and was a popular race car driver. Along with his parents, he was...
Daniel Glenn Lucas
Sep 8, 2020
Daniel Glenn Lucas, age 73 of Massillon, Ohio passed away on September 8, 2020. Daniel was born on July 8, 1947 in Barberton, Ohio to Paul and Betty (Young) Lucas. He graduated from Jackson High School in 1965 and from Kent State University in 1978. He worked for Babcock and Wilcox in Barberton until 1978. He retired from the...
