Obituaries

Rebecca Jo "Becky" Davis

Rebecca Jo "Becky" Davis

Oct 27, 2024

Rebecca “Becky Jo” Davis March 29, 1950 – October 27, 2024

Becky, 74, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on October 27th after a courageous nine-year journey with Alzheimer’s disease. Up until the very end, she remained joyful and sweet, just as she had been throughout her life.

A proud graduate of Washington...

Barbara Ann Jeter

Barbara Ann Jeter

Oct 25, 2024

Barbara Ann Jeter, 64, of Canal Fulton, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at her daughter's home. Barb was born on September 2, 1960 in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of the late Paul and Virginia (Biggart) Jeter.

Barb lived in Arizona for the past 20 years and moved up to Ohio to be closer to...

Deborah Ann Gepfrey

Deborah Ann Gepfrey

Oct 23, 2024

Deborah Ann Gepfrey, 72, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Debbie was born in Orrville, Ohio on July 24, 1952 the daughter of the late James and June (Hassler) Rope.

Debbie was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1970 graduate of Washington High School. Debbie worked for Stark County District Library and...

Carole Jan Rusyn

Carole Jan Rusyn

Oct 22, 2024

Carole Jan Rusyn, 82, of Green, went to be with the Lord on October 22, 2024 at Canton Mercy Hospital. She was born on January 16, 1942 to Clara and Vernon Serle.

Carole enjoyed spending time with family, including her husband of 59 years, Henry T. Rusyn. She was a wife, a mother, a grandmother, and a...

Dorothy A. Rambaud

Dorothy A. Rambaud

Oct 20, 2024

Dorothy A. Rambaud, 93, of Massillon, passed away October 20, 2024.

Dorothy was born July 3, 1931 to the late Gideon and Ella Taylor (Ulbricht). She was a graduate of Massillon Washington High School. She was a member of the Eastern Star. Dorothy retired as a transcriptionist, working many years for Dr. Charles Paquelet. Dorothy and her...

William O.  Bergener

William O. Bergener

Oct 20, 2024

William O. 'Bert' Bergener, 83, of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024. William was born in Massillon, Ohio on January 29, 1941 the son of the late William and Dorothy (Harbaugh) Bergener.

He grew up in Massillon, but lived in various Southern states for 20 years before returning to Massillon. He was a 1959 graduate...

Jane A. Thomas

Jane A. Thomas

Oct 20, 2024

Jane Thomas, 79, of Dalton, Ohio, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on October 20, 2024. She was born on April 23, 1945 to the late Maurice and Zelma Hoyman.

Jane loved to garden, and enjoyed spending time with her Amish friends. She was a lover of God and her church. Jane had many different...

Howard C. Miller

Howard C. Miller

Oct 20, 2024

Howard C. Miller, 91, of Tuscarawas Township, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 20, 2024. Howard was born in Massillon, Ohio on January 20, 1933 the son of the late Wilfred and Florence (Sibila) Miller.

Howard was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1951 graduate of Washington High School. He was a skilled professional painter for...

Parthenia Armstrong

Parthenia Armstrong

Oct 19, 2024

Parthenia Armstrong went home to be with the Lord on Saturday afternoon, October 19, 2024, Parthenia was born June 3, 1953, in Canton, Ohio to Mr. William H. Armstrong Sr. and Mrs. Jean Powell Armstrong. Parthenia entered heaven’s gate on October 19, 2024, where she received her wings. She was a loving caring woman, who loved her family and...

Joyce Elaine Savchenko

Joyce Elaine Savchenko

Oct 19, 2024

Joyce Elaine Savchenko, 79, of Massillon, passed away on October 19, 2024 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center.

She was born on January 5, 1945 to the late George and Elizabeth (Sauser) Savchenko in Massillon, OH.

A graduate of Jackson High School and attended Akron University, Joyce was a member of Devine Mercy Parish (St. Joseph...

Rosemary L. Stephen

Rosemary L. Stephen

Oct 18, 2024

Rosemary Stephen, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend passed away at the age of 65 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on November 30, 1958, to Robert and Velda Holtgreive, Rosemary was the eldest of five children and grew up in a loving and close-knit family.

She attended St. Michaels and Central Catholic schools...

D. Louise Converse

D. Louise Converse

Oct 16, 2024

D. Louise Converse (nee Blair), 93, of Akron, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. She was the beloved wife of her late husband Maurice “Maury”.

Louise was devoted to her family, she had a warmth and kindness about her that made even strangers feel instantly comfortable. She was an outstanding homemaker and...

Joseph Michael Depietro

Joseph Michael Depietro

Oct 13, 2024

Joseph Michael DePietro, 67, of Canton, Ohio left his earthly life to rejoice with his Lord

and Savior on October 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Joe was a graduate of Louisville High School, class of 1975. He worked as a roofer before

moving to North Carolina, where he was a supervisor...

Randy R. Duff Jr

Randy R. Duff Jr

Oct 12, 2024

Randy R. Duff, 40, of Massillon, passed away on October 12, 2024.

He was born on October 24, 1983 to the late Randy and Shirley (Turner) Duff in Massillon, OH.

Randy attended Washington High School, and then graduated from The Ralph Starkey High School in 2001. He worked for Greif Inc. and also did landscaping....

Hattie M. Tramell

Hattie M. Tramell

Oct 12, 2024

Hattie Henry Tramell took her last breath on October 12, 2024, after a long great lived life of 94 years. Her daughter and her grandchildren were by her side all the way to the end.

Hattie was born in Canton, Ohio on August 19, 1930 to the late Frank and Annie Lou Henry. She is also preceded...

Virginia Ann Schlegel

Virginia Ann Schlegel

Oct 12, 2024

Virginia Ann Schlegel, 87, of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Virginia was born on April 11, 1937, she was the daughter of Thomas and Harriet Altland.

Virginia was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1955 graduate of Washington High School. She worked at Elum Music Company for many years. She was an...

Kay Anita Sacco

Kay Anita Sacco

Oct 12, 2024

Kay A. Sacco age 75, of Canton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2024 in Burlington, VT. She was born February 12, 1949, in Canton, the daughter of the late Richard A. and Janis (Kohl) Miller. A proud 1967 graduate of Perry High School, Kay built a remarkable 30-year career as a Bookkeeper at Shonk Tuber, where she...

"Scott" Tunning

"Scott" Tunning

Oct 10, 2024

It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Glenn S. "Scott" Tunning, who left us on October 10, 2024, after suffering a heart attack.

Scott was born on August 13,1961 and raised in Massillon, Ohio, to Joseph G. "Glenn" Tunning and Shelba J. Tunning.

He was preceded in death by...

Linda L.  Rotthoff

Linda L. Rotthoff

Oct 9, 2024

Linda L. Rotthoff, 70, of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Linda was born on August 18, 1954 in Bethlehem, PA the daughter of the late William and Dolores Leckonby.

Linda grew up in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania where she was raised on Lehigh University's campus, with her Dad as the head Football Coach and then Athletic...

James F. Myers Sr.

James F. Myers Sr.

Oct 8, 2024

James F. Myers Sr., 97, of Massillon, passed away October 8, 2024.

James was born on July 5, 1927, in Belaire, OH to the late Charles and Hazel (Newson) Myers. He worked for many years as a machine operator for Republic Steel. James was a Deacon at Friendship Baptist Church of Massillon. He enjoyed flower gardening, especially...

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