Connie L. Schram
Jun 2, 2025
Connie L. Schram, 76, of Massillon, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025. Connie was born on December 1, 1948 in Massillon, Ohio, the daughter of the late Donald and Lillian (Chetelat) Kilgore.
Connie was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1967 graduate of Washington High School. Following graduation, she attended Aultman School of Nursing and became a Registered Nurse....
Michael Steven Krnach
Jun 1, 2025
Michael Steven Krnach, 82, of Jackson Township, passed away on June 1, 2025, from an extended illness.
He was born on March 25, 1943 to the late Paul and Elizabeth (Comanitz) Krnach in Massillon, OH.
A life long resident of the Massillon area, he graduated from Washington High School in 1961 and from Canton Business College in 1962. He was a veteran...
James G. Gregory
May 30, 2025
James G. Gregory, 97, of Massillon, passed May 30, 2025.
James was born on May 27, 1928, in Riddleton, TN to the late Buddy and Earcie Gregory. At the age of 18, James and his cousin ventured to NE Ohio, in search of promising careers. It was in Canton, where he quickly found employment with Timken Roller Bearing, where he retired...
Denzil "Rich" Smith
May 29, 2025
Denzil “Rich” Smith, 67, of Massillon, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on May 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born April 9, 1958, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Nelson and Genne (Kernel) Smith, Rich was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was passionate about fishing and hunting, enjoyed flea markets and auctions, and was gifted at...
Marie E. Rohr
May 28, 2025
Marie Eldon Rohr, 93, of Canton, Ohio, passed away May 28, 2025. She was born on December 27, 1931 to the late Charles and Eldon (Brandt) Ringley. In addition to her parents, Marie is preceded in death by her three sisters, Margaret, Carol, and Charlene; as well as her loving husband, Louis E. Rohr, who passed away in 2023 after...
Jack Wayne Beebe
May 27, 2025
Jack Wayne Beebe, age 70, of Massillon, passed away May 27, 2025.
Jack was born on October 27, 1954, at Timken Mercy in Canton, OH to the late George and Sarah Korosedes. From 1971 – 1975, Jack served in the United States Marine Corps and fought in the Vietnam War. Jack’s entire career was spent being a successful salesman, working for...
Sandra Ruby Shawnon Abbott
May 27, 2025
Sandra Ruby Shawnon Abbott, “Randy Jo”, 55, of Dalton, OH, passed away May 27, 2025.
Randy Jo was born on July 3,1969, in Massillon, OH at Doctor’s Hospital to Gary and Rosalie Abbott.
She enjoyed rock music, specifically Elvis Presley. Randy Jo was also known for loving any and all animals; she loved riding horses and shared an incredibly close bond with...
Daniel Compan, Jr.
May 26, 2025
Daniel Compan Jr., 60, of Massillon, passed away on May 26, 2025. Dan was born on April 24, 1965, in Massillon, Ohio, the son of the late Daniel and Kathryn (Stavroff) Compan Sr.
He was a meticulous carpenter, electrician, mechanic, and home restoration expert. He was also an accomplished musician and guitarist and started rehearsing at a young age in his...
Carolyn H. Flamm
May 26, 2025
Carolyn H. Flamm, 91, passed away on May 26, 2025. She was born and raised in Ironton, Ohio by her parents, Edward and Helen Holschuh, along with her brothers, Edward and John.
She married Jay F. Flamm in 1956 and had four children: Kevin J. Flamm (Kaye Kroboth Flamm), Michael F. Flamm (Kristie Metzger Flamm), Teresa F. Smith (Greg D. Smith)...
Rosemarie C. Huelf
May 25, 2025
Rosemarie C. Huelf, 88, of Massillon, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Rosie was born in Canton, OH on December 24, 1936 to the late Robert and Mary Holliday. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School and later pursued secretarial education. Rosie was a longtime member of Life Hope Church (now known as Team Jesus) of Massillon and often volunteered...
Donald Eugene Urban, Sr.
May 25, 2025
Donald 'Gene' Urban, Sr.,87, of Massillon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025, with his wife, Barbara, by his side. Gene was born on December 7, 1937 in Massillon, Ohio, the son of the Harold and Geraldine (Schall) Urban.
As a child growing up his family vacationed at Long Lake, Michigan. He graduated from Ashland College and Ohio State University...
Eugene F. Strader, Jr.
May 25, 2025
Eugene F. Strader, 69, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on May 25, 2025 at home.
He was born on November 21, 1955 to the late Eugene and Buena "Jackie" (Feddon) Strader in Canton.
A 1973 graduate of Washington High School, he worked 30 years for Everhard Products. He was a veteran of The United States Navy. Gene was dedicated to his friends...
Monica D. Furbay
May 24, 2025
Monica D. Furbay, 78, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on May 24, 2025. She was born on March 22, 1947, to the late Orrville F. and Dolly F. (Rizor) Furbay.
Monica worked for the Hoover Company and retired after 33 years. Following her retirement, she worked at Meldrums part-time. Family was everything to Monica, and although she didn't have children of...
Frank John Minocchi
May 23, 2025
Frank John Minocchi, 82, of Perry Township, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, with his family by his side. Frank was born in Canton, Ohio on October 30, 1942 the son of the late John and Mary (Colasurdo) Minocchi.
Frank was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1960 graduate of McKinley High School, where he succeeded in football,...
Jean Salby
May 23, 2025
Jean Salby, 82, of Jackson Township, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025 at her residence with her family by her side. Jean was born on August 21, 1942 in Massillon, Ohio the daughter of the late Cleland and Marion (Kinney) Mitch.
Jean spent most of her life in Stark County. She graduated from Washington High School in 1960. She furthered...
Esterina J. Pisani
May 23, 2025
Esterina J. Pisano, age 90, of Lewis Center, OH, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 23, 2025.
Esterina was born on March 30, 1935, in Brewster, OH to the late Joseph and Virginia Manello. She is the loving wife of the late Dominic Pisani.
Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 11:00 AM at St. Mary's...
Sandra Kay Diss
May 23, 2025
Sandra Kay Diss, age 82, of Massillon, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025. She was born April 28th, 1943, in Canton Ohio, daughter of the late Oliver Wendell and Ruth Ellen (Austin) Kohl.
Sandra loved cheerleading and was a cheerleader at Perry high School where she graduated in 1961. She married her soulmate Freddie on November 5, 1961. She went...
John Mark Fabianich, Sr.
May 22, 2025
John Mark Fabianich, Sr., 77, of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025 following a brief illness. John was born in Canton, Ohio on August 31, 1947 the son of the late George and Sarah Fabianich.
He graduated from Washington High School and went on to serve in the United States Army as a Combat Engineer. He served two tours...
Robert Paul Roseman
May 22, 2025
Robert Paul Roseman, 83, of North Lawrence, passed away on May 22, 2025 at Danbury of Massillon surrounded by family.
He was born on March 13, 1942 to the late Paul and Jane (Street) Roseman in Massillon.
A 1960 graduate of Washington High School, he received his BS from Ohio University and retired in 2010 from Tricor Metals in Wooster. He enjoyed...
Karen Lee Dowdall
May 21, 2025
Karen Lee Dowdall, 74, of Canton, Ohio, passed away May 21, 2025, of colon cancer. She was born on March 24, 1951 in Warren, Pennsylvania to the late Leon and Doris (McCulla) Ferry. Prior to moving to Canton, Ohio in 2021, Karen and her husband lived in Jamestown, New York.
Karen was a devoted Christian, and attended Faith Community Church. She...
