Karen Moreland
Dec 19, 2020
Karen Moreland, age 72 of Canton, passed away on December 19, 2020 in Massillon. Karen was born on March 13, 1948 in Massillon to Leonard and Martha (Hartley) Kelley. She graduated from Washington High School and worked as a nurse’s aid for many years. She was a member of Canton Baptist Temple and enjoyed watching wrestling, doing crafts, playing...
Michael "Mike" C. Kamph
Dec 19, 2020
Michael “Mike” C. Kamph, of Bolivar, age 71, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020. He was born in Massillon on March 01, 1949 to the late Roy & Ella (Parks) Kamph in Massillon. He was a 1967 graduate of Tuslaw High School. Mike worked as a Machinist for Goodyear for 38 years until his retirement. He enjoyed spending...
Charles A Evans
Dec 18, 2020
Charles A. Evans September 6, 1937 - December 18, 2020 Charles A. Evans, 83, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020, in Uniontown, OH. Born in Canton, OH, to Albert and Elsie (Warwick) Evans, on September 6, 1937, Charles was the loving husband of Suzanne R. Evans for nearly 58 years. Charles is survived by his two daughters, Jennifer...
Gary W. Slingluff
Dec 18, 2020
Gary Slingluff of Canton passed away Friday night. Born in Minerva to Don and Dorothy Slingluff, he had one sister Gloria, all of whom have preceded him in death. Gary was an avid baseball fan, football fan, skilled golfer and loved “Rock-n-Roll MAN”! Anyone who knew him, knew his love for the Beatles! Gary graduated from Minerva and attended...
Lisa L. Shiplett
Dec 17, 2020
Lisa L. Shiplett, 76, of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020. Lisa was born on December 30, 1943, in Osaka, Japan, the daughter of the late Dae Kyu and Michiko (Nishikawa) Yi. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Michael Shiplett, 1 brother; and her former spouse, Dale Shiplett. She is survived...
Joseph "Joey" Dexter
Dec 16, 2020
Joseph “Joey” Dexter, age 21, passed away Dec. 16, 2020, one day after his big brother, David Dexter. Joey had a love of animals, of art and baking. He had a wonderfully creative side, too, often putting together beautiful arrangements and bows to brighten the day for his mom and friends. He loved bringing joy to others. In addition...
Harry F. Hudson
Dec 16, 2020
Harry Francis Hudson, 73, of Rittman, formerly of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Harry was born on September 28, 1947, in Bellaire, Ohio, the son of the late Harry L. and Clara (LeMasters) Hudson. He attended Massillon Washington High School and was drafted into the Army. He retired from the Army a lifelong career as a...
Joseph Dexter
Dec 16, 2020
There will be a combined Memorial Mass for the Dexter brothers on Saturday, September 25, 2021. David M. Dexter (age29) who passed away on December 15, 2020 and Joseph Dexter (age 21) who passed away December 16, 2020. They are survived by their parents Roberta Dexter and James Dexter. David is survived by his wife Sadie Dexter and daughter...
Jeffrey L. Limbach
Dec 16, 2020
Jeffrey L. Limbach, 72, passed away on December 16, 2020, following a brief illness. He was born in Massillon on September 15, 1948 to Frederick M. and Martha G. (Hursh) Limbach. Jeff is the former owner of Jeff’s Auto Body Repair, he taught Auto Body Repair at Wayne County Vocational School for a number of years and went to...
David M Dexter
Dec 15, 2020
There will be a combined Memorial Mass for the Dexter brothers on Saturday, September 25, 2021. David M. Dexter (age29) who passed away on December 15, 2020 and Joseph Dexter (age 21) who passed away December 16, 2020. They are survived by their parents Roberta Dexter and James Dexter. David is survived by his wife Sadie Dexter and daughter...
David M Dexter
Dec 15, 2020
David M. Dexter, age 29, passed away Dec. 15, 2020. David was dedicated to family and loved life to its fullest. David was also a food lover, often visiting his mother at his favorite restaurant, T. Meldrum’s. An avid fan of wrestling, gaming and country music – these were but a few things he and his little brother, Joseph...
Linda Ann Smer
Dec 14, 2020
Linda A. Smer, age 78 of Massillon, passed away on December 14, 2020 in Ashland, Ohio due to complications from Covid-19 after a brief illness. Linda was born in Massillon on November 28, 1942 to Andrew and Susan (Sedjo) Bednar. She graduated from Washington High School and worked at Massillon Community Hospital for 20 years in the cafeteria. Linda...
Robert Lee Catazaro
Dec 14, 2020
Robert Lee Catazaro, 78, passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2020. He was born in Canton on January 29, 1942 to the late Dominick L. and Dorothy L. (Blackmer) Catazaro. Robert was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church and after 35 years, retired from the Timken Company. He was a third and fourth degree member of...
Nancy Oberlin Lewis
Dec 14, 2020
Nancy Oberlin Lewis, 71, passed away on December 14, 2020, following prolonged health issues. She was born in Massillon on October 31, 1949 to Ray and Carol (Tate) Oberlin. Nancy graduated from Perry High School, Class of 1967 and retired from RW Screw Products. She was dedicated to her family and friends. She is survived by her children, David...
Francis "Frank" V. Fischer
Dec 14, 2020
Francis “Frank” V. Fischer, 88, of Canton, succumbed to longstanding health ailments on December 14, 2020. He was born on January 14, 1932, in Cleveland to the late Victor and Irene (Eucher) Fischer. He was a 1949 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. Following graduation, Frank attended John Carroll University before joining the United States Army where he served...
Fredrick "Earl" Slater
Dec 11, 2020
Fredrick Earl Slater, 64 of Massillon, Ohio passed away Friday, December 11, 2020, unexpectedly of cardiac arrest. He was born January 23, 1956 to the late Fredrick Edward & Edna Marlene Slater(Little). He was employed at numerous places, however he was most noted for giving a helping hand where ever needed. Be it family, friend or strangers. Earl as...
Bianca Lynn Mendez
Dec 11, 2020
Bianca Lynn Mendez, age 44 of Massillon, passed away on December 11, 2020. Bianca was born on February 6, 1976 to Michael and Katherine (Riley) Mendez in Canton. She graduated from Washington High School. Bianca enjoyed coloring, crossword puzzles, and spending time with her nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her cousin, Archie...
Gloria J. Holman
Dec 11, 2020
Gloria J. Holman, age 66, of Massillon, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 after a valiant and courageous 26 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born in Massillon on September 12, 1954 to the late John and Mary (Paolucci) Murray. Gloria was a 1972 graduate of Central Catholic High School. Gloria was a homemaker and most important...
Raymond H. Palmer
Dec 11, 2020
Raymond H. Palmer, 88, of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on December 11, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Reedurban, Ohio on February 4, 1932 to the late Harry and Thelma (Reed) Palmer. Ray was a 1950 graduate of Timken High School where he graduated Salutatorian. He worked at Akron Standard as...
Mary A. Rutkowski
Dec 10, 2020
Mary A. Rutkowski, age 91, of Massillon passed away on December 10, 2020, due to COVID-19. She was born on September 2, 1929, to the late George and Mary Fabianich. She was a Washington High School graduate. Mary Fabianich married Joseph Rutkowski Sr. on August 27, 1955. She retired from Best Products after 20 years, in the jewelry department....