Obituaries
Catherine L Daughenbaugh
Aug 3, 2025
Catherine L. Daughenbaugh, 101, of Massillon, passed away on August 3, 2025.
She was born on May 4, 1924 to the late Emanuel and Catherine (McGinnis) Morales in Massillon, Ohio.
She was a member of Massillon Baptist Temple. She loved working in her flower beds, reading her bible, visiting with friends, and keeping a tidy home. Catherine also was a fan of...
Wenova "Ruth" Garber
Aug 1, 2025
Wenova "Ruth" Garber, 83, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on August 1, 2025. She was born in Lexington, Kentucky on June 16, 1942.
Ruth dedicated her life to teaching, a calling she followed with passion for over 50 years. After retiring from public education in 1996, she continued to share her love of learning at both Salem Christian and Dayton Christian...
Robert Alexander Maurer
Jul 30, 2025
Robert Alexander Maurer, 37, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2025.
He was born on June 26, 1988 in Canton, OH.
A 2006 graduate of Fairless High School and R.G. Drage Vocational School for Auto Mechanics. Alex enlisted in the Airforce working as an AGE Airman, serving 6 years. He had tours of duty in Korea, the Azores and was...
Eve Elaine Ferrell
Jul 30, 2025
Eve Ferrell passed away on Wednesday, July 30th 2025, at Aultman Hospital in Canton after a brief illness.
She was born July 15, 1951 in Massillon, OH to the late Robert P. Alexander and Kathryn Ruth Alexander (Gardner).
Eve was a life-long resident of Massillon. She could be found at the Cameo Grill on Erie St. in Massillon, for over 30 years,...
Timothy John Snively
Jul 30, 2025
Timothy John Snively, 75, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away July 30, 2025. He was born on January 16, 1950 to the late Dr. L. J. and Jane R. (Ressler) Snively.
Tim was a graduate of Massillon Washington High School in 1968. He then attended Wittenberg University, and graduated in 1972. Tim worked as a nurse at Ohio State University for many...
Jan J. Jacobsen
Jul 30, 2025
Jan Jacobsen, 63, of Canton, passed away on July 30, 2025. He was born on October 18, 1961 to the late Alfred M. and Eleanor M. {Piatt} Jacobsen.
In addition to his parents, Jan is preceded in death by his sisters Cheryl L. Jacobsen and Alana L. Cappellari, nephew Brian Henderson and daughter-in-law Christina Jacobsen.
Jan is survived by his loving sons...
Connie R. Moore
Jul 29, 2025
Connie R. Moore, 60, of Massillon, passed away on July 29, 2025 at Aultman Hospital.
She was born on October 29, 1964 to the late Marvin and Mary (Staats) Moore in Charleston, West Virginia.
Connie cleaned homes during her life and loved her work. She loved cats. She loved the Lord with all her heart and is now at Home in the...
Robert W. Browning
Jul 27, 2025
Robert Browning
1933-2025
Robert Browning devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away peacefully July 27th, 2025 at the age of 91. Born in 1933 in Chapmanville, West Virginia, Robert lived a long and full life marked by hard work, deep family connections, and quiet resilience. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rubyan Browning; his parents, Archie and Susie...
Michael Terry Moore Sr.
Jul 25, 2025
Michael Terry Moore Sr., 77, of Canton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2025. He was born on September 13, 1947, in Massillon to the late Willard and Anna Moore.
Michael was a proud U.S. Army Veteran. He worked for Perry Local Schools as a custodian for many years. Michael and his partner Gloria traveled across the country and enjoyed...
James C. "Jimmy" Poto
Jul 25, 2025
James C. Poto, 67, of Alliance, passed away on July 25, 2025. He was born on April 27, 1958 to Jean Poto and the late Richard Poto.
In addition to his father, James was preceded in death by his brother Thomas Poto.
James is survived by his loving mother Jean Poto; niece Cheryl Rakestraw; nephews David (Jennifer) Poto and Chris (Melannie) Baum...
Daniel Corpe
Jul 25, 2025
Daniel Corpe, age 80, of Canton, passed away July 25, 2025.
Dan was born April 25, 1945, in Canton, OH, to the late Tony and Mary Corpe.
He attended McKinley high school. Dan served in the United States Air Force from …. and was stationed at Whiteman Airforce Base in Missouri, where he was promoted to Staff Sargeant. After his time in...
James "Jim" Wertz
Jul 25, 2025
James Wertz, 84, passed away suddenly at his residence on July 25, 2025.
Jim was born on June 9, 1941, in Massillon, OH to the late Charles and Helen (Trotter) Wertz. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Doris Wertz and Chuck Wertz.
Jim graduated from Jackson High School, class of 1959, where he was the...
Jerome Donald Breiding
Jul 23, 2025
Jerome D. "Jerry" Breiding, 83, of Navarre, passed away on July 23, 2025. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place, and there will be no formal services. To leave a special message for Jerry's family, please visit the guest book below.
Vicki Lynn Fribley
Jul 23, 2025
Vicki Lynn (Griner) Fribley of Massillon made her final journey home to her Lord and Savior on July 23, 2025.
Vicki was born on January 14, 1948 to the late Lloyd and Lorece (Lane) Griner. She was a graduate of Jackson High School. She was an avid doll collector and restorer. Vicki was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend....
Barbara Ann Sanford
Jul 22, 2025
Barbara Ann Sanford, 92, of Massillon, passed away on July 22, 2025. She was born in Huntington, WV on May 22, 1933 to the late William W. and Margaret L. (Zimmek) Scott.
In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her beloved husband Larry Sanford and daughter Vicky Miller. Siblings Margaret Louise Hess of Colby, WI, Richard William...
Richard V. Conger
Jul 22, 2025
Richard V. "Dick" Conger, 92, of Massillon, passed away peacefully after a 3-month illness on July 22, 2025. He was born on June 16, 1933 to the late Rollin and Mary Conger.
In addition to his parents and sisters Donna and Arlene, Dick was preceded in death by his son Mark and daughter Rhonda.
Dick is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis;...
Pamela Lucille Smith
Jul 20, 2025
Pamela Lucille (Reid) Smith, 73, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Canton, Ohio on July 20, 2025. Pamela was born on May 30, 1952 to the late James T. Reid and MaryLou Gusman.
Pamela enjoyed puzzles and was an avid reader. She was a fabulous painter and always had a joke or a story to tell. She enjoyed sitting outside with...
Jeremy Louis Wooten
Jul 20, 2025
Jeremy Louis Wooten, age 41, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Born on Friday the 13th - because of course he was - April 1984, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Russell and Melody Wooten, he graduated from Jackson High School in 2002. Jeremy’s beautiful blue eyes, captivating smile, loving heart, and generous spirit leave us heartbroken in...
Delores Jean Garlow
Jul 20, 2025
Delores “Dolly” Jean {Giachetti} Garlow, age 87, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025 where she resided, at The Inn at University Village in Massillon.
She was born on June 10, 1938, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, and always enjoyed returning to visit family and friends in her hometown. While relocating often as part of a military lifestyle, she found joy in forming...
Robert Warner
Jul 19, 2025
Robert “Bob” Warner, age 90, passed away peacefully on July 19,2025, in Canton, Ohio. Born on November 27, 1934, in Dennison, Ohio, Bob lived a long and full life marked by dedication to family, service to his country, and a passion for simple joys.
Bob proudly served in the Unite States Army as a Private E-2. Stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky,...
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