Dennis Duane Harwig, Sr.
Mar 24, 2025
Dennis Duane Harwig, Sr., 82, of Massillon, passed away on March 24, 2025 at home.
Denny was the first Harwig born in Massillon on June 10, 1942.
He was a 1960 graduate of Washington High School, received his Associate degree in Criminology from Kent State University, and attended The FBI Academy. He served in the United States Navy. Denny joined Massillon Police...
Mary L. Roebuck
Mar 24, 2025
Mary L. Roebuck, 91, of Massillon, OH, passed away March 24, 2025.
Mary was born November 13, 1933, in Dawson, PA to the late Clyde and Arabel (Herbert) Foreman. She was the last survivor of 10.
Mary married Sheridan “Pete” Roebuck on October 26, 1951, who proceeded her in death on October 31, 1991. She is survived by children Beverly (Tim Caillet)...
Eric D. Thurman, Sr.
Mar 22, 2025
Eric D. Thurman, Sr., 54, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Eric was born on August 10, 1970 in Chicago, IL the son of Emmit and Sarah (Sheegog) Thurman.
Eric was a lifelong resident of Massillon and 1989 graduate of Washington High School. He was a licensed electrician. He worked at Berry Cheese. Eric enjoyed reading. He...
Lawrence Michael Coyne
Mar 20, 2025
Lawrence Michael Coyne, 82, of Massillon, OH, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, March 20, 2025.
Larry was born May 24, 1942, in Massillon, OH, to the late John and Marion Coyne. He served in the United States Army from 1965 to 1967 and was a Military Police Officer while in Vietnam. During his time in war,...
Josephine Haywood
Mar 18, 2025
Josephine Haywood went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. She was born in Birmingham, AL, the 4th of 8 children born to the late Jake and Lucille Rowser. She accepted Christ at an early age, becoming a member of New Bethlehem Baptist Church in Brewerfield, AL.
She relocated to Canton, Ohio where she met and married...
Santo J. Piazza
Mar 18, 2025
Santo J. Piazza, 78, of Louisville, Ohio, passed away March 18, 2025. He was born on May 9, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Sophie and Sam Piazza.
Santo was a beloved soul who brought joy to all around him. Despite being non-verbal, Santo had an extraordinary gift for lighting up any room he entered, leaving a lasting impression on...
Marcia Lynn Anatra
Mar 18, 2025
Marcia L. Anatra, 86, of Massillon, passed away on March 18, 2025. She was born in Canton on January 22, 1939 to the late Roy and Isabel {Stanley} Boyd.
In addition to her parents, Marcia was preceded in death by her beloved husband Albert V. Anatra and brother David Lee Boyd.
Marcia is survived by her loving children Julie (Bob) Mitchin, Joseph...
James W. Weldon, Jr.
Mar 17, 2025
James W. Weldon, Jr., 85, of Massillon, passed away on March 17, 2025 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center.
He was born on September 21, 1939 to the late James and Pearl (Pennington) Weldon in Columbia, SC.
James was a retiree of the United States Air Force. He rose to the rank of Master Sergeant and served at the Pentagon and was stationed...
Phillip M. White
Mar 16, 2025
Phillip Masahiro White, 74, of Massillon, passed away with his family by his side, on March 16, 2025.
He was born on January 11, 1951 in Chiba City, Japan.
Phil was a graduate of Timken High School and Lincoln Technical College. He started his work career building bridges for the state and then went to work for Republic Steel and then started...
Gloria Deanna Hoskinson
Mar 16, 2025
Gloria D. Hoskinson, 85, of Perry Township, passed away on March 16, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Belmont County, OH on September 9, 1939 to the late Paul and Mary {King} Gatten.
In addition to her parents, Gloria was preceded in death by her beloved husband Eugene Hoskinson and siblings Irene Cochran, Judy Gatten,...
Leilani McHenry
Mar 15, 2025
Leilani McHenry, 84, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away March 15, 2025. She was born on September 25, 1940 to the late Norman and Ida Potter Sr..
Leilani was a Massillon Tiger Football fan, she has attended games her whole life in Massillon. She also enjoyed volunteering with the Massillon Museum, and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. More than...
Merle Darwin Wolgamott
Mar 15, 2025
Merle Darwin Wolgamott, 82, of Massillon, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Merle was born on February 7, 1943 the son of the late Arthur and Opal (Barr) Wolgamott.
Merle was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1961 graduate of Washington High School. He was a United States Army veteran, and helped...
Lori A. Lautenschlager
Mar 15, 2025
Lori Lautenschlager, 54, of Massillon, Ohio passed away March 15, 2025. She was born on March 9, 1971, in Wooster, Ohio to Elmer Lautenschlager and Donna Border.
Lori loved her family; she made sure to talk to her nieces and nephews every day. She enjoyed playing Bingo, cards, and other games with family and friends.
Lori is preceded in death by her...
Robert James Armour
Mar 14, 2025
Robert James Armour, 73, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 14, 2025. Rob was born June 7, 1951, in Rochester, PA, the son of the late Donald Cameron and Sarah (Thompson) Armour.
Rob was a lifelong resident of the area and was a member of the Washington High School class of 1969. He had a love of music his...
Gerald Ronald Montague
Mar 14, 2025
Gerald Ronald Montague, 93, of Massillon, passed away on March 14, 2025 at home with his family at his side.
He was born on October 4, 1931 to the late Ronald and Margaret (Zurbrugg) Montague in Alliance, OH.
Jerry was a 1949 graduate of Alliance High School and received his associate’s degree in business from Stark State University in 1985. He was...
Richard Carl Eisenbrei
Mar 14, 2025
Richard C. 'Dick' Eisenbrei, 93, of Massillon, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, surrounded by his family. Dick was born on July 13, 1931, the son of the late Lester and Velda (Swier) Eisenbrei.
He graduated from Miami University in 1953 and was a member of Miami's Hughes Society. He retired from the Timken Company after 38 years of service...
Hazel Mae Kronk
Mar 13, 2025
Hazel Mae "Corky" Kronk, 96, of Beaver, passed away on March 13, 2025 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center.
She was born on November 16, 1928 to the late Elmer and Hazel (Wallace) Kronk in Canton, Ohio.
She was a graduate of Monaca High School, received her Bachelor degree from Geneva College and her Masters of Education from Kent State University. Hazel was...
Mike Roth
Mar 12, 2025
Mike Roth, 75, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Mike was born on March 22, 1949 in Canton, Ohio the son of the late John 'Jack' and Frances Roth.
Mike was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1967 graduate of Central Catholic High School. He loved playing basketball, baseball, and golfing. He was a member...
Eileen Pearl Seifert
Mar 11, 2025
Eileen Pearl Seifert, 96, of Massillon, went home with the Lord on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at home where she was being cared for by her daughter, Jeanne Knight and Traditions Hospice Care. Eileen was born in Lordstown, Ohio, on November 6, 1928, the daughter of the late Ralph and Minnie (Nolan) Hanna.
Eileen was a lifelong resident of the area...
David Allen
Mar 10, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of David "Dave” C. Allen announce his passing on Monday, March 10, 2025. Dave passed away on March 10th at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio with his wife Kathi at his side. Dave was born on October 13, 1951 to the late Charles and Verna Allen.
Dave was a graduate of Washington High...
