Apr 3, 2018

Charles Frederick McDew, age 79, formerly of Massillon, Ohio was called home on April 3, 2018. He was born June 23, 1938 in Massillon, OH to the late James and Eva (Stephens) McDew. Mr. McDew resided in Saint Paul, MN, and will be remembered as a distinguished Civil Rights Activist and past Chairman of The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee...

Apr 2, 2018

Norma Jean McMahon, 94, of Massillon, passed away on April 2, 2018. She was born on January 26, 1924 in Massillon to the late Floyd and Eva (Hamel) Ginther. She was a graduate of Washington High School and Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. She spent many years working as a registered nurse in Pediatrics and enjoyed seeing the little...

Apr 2, 2018

Sally A. Wolfe, 76 of Massillon, passed away at her home on Monday, April 2, 2018. She was born on July 29, 1941 in Navarre, Ohio and was the daughter of the late William and Mildred (Lintner) Baltzer. Sally was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Apr 2, 2018

Reba L. Conaway, 92, passed away on April 2, 2018, following an extended illness. She was born in Cambridge to the late Frank and Octavia (Kemp) Wildes on July 23, 1925. Reba is survived by her children, Shirley Jacobs and Sandra Stevenson; six grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; eighteen great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Jerry Wildes. She was also preceded in death...

Apr 2, 2018

Theodore “Ted” Wellman, age 77 of Canton, passed away April 2, 2018. Born on July 29, 1940, to the late Henry and Barbara (Yelichek) Wellman. He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and retired from Canton Truck Sales after 40 years of service. He was an Army Veteran who served from 1961-1964. He was a member of...

Apr 1, 2018

Dolores Berdell Loomis, age 92 of Massillon, Ohio, died April 1, 2018 at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, Maryland. Dolores retired after 32 years in the banking industry and was a Vice President of a Massillon bank and also served as Massillon City Auditor. She was the first woman member of the Massillon...

Mar 31, 2018

Gloria J. Krichbaum, 86 of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018. Gloria was born in Massillon, on September 19, 1931 the daughter of the late Warren and Margaret (Lemmon) Eckroad. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1949 graduate of Paint Township High School in Mt. Eaton. Gloria enjoyed tending to her flower gardens...

Mar 31, 2018

Mar 31, 2018

Melanie Renee Nickels, 46, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 2018. She was born on April 18, 1971 in Canton to Toni (Brinkley) Lint. She married Scott Nickels on August 16, 2003 and they shared 14 loving years together. Melanie’s greatest passion in life was her family. She loved spending time with her husband Scott and riding...

Mar 30, 2018

Robert P. Ward, 57, passed away on March 30, 2018, following a brief illness. He was born in Troy, PA on March 29, 1961. Bob was a person that loved to be on the move. He was raised in Canton, PA but then moved around the country until settling down in Massillon in 2014. He was formerly a V.P....

Mar 30, 2018

Steven Ray Isner, 62, passed away unexpectedly with his son by his side on March 30, 2018. He was born in Massillon on July 7, 1955 to the late Maurice and Donna (Johns) Isner. Steven was an avid pool player who competed in tournaments throughout Stark County. He enjoyed gambling and having a good time with his friends. He...

Mar 30, 2018

Terry Lee Brown, 68, of Canton, fought a two year, courageous battle with lung cancer, but succumbed to Goodpasture’s Syndrome on March 30, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 12, 1949 in Canton to the late Henry J. and Norma (Yarger) Brown. Terry proudly served his country in the United States Army. He married...

Mar 30, 2018

Margaret Ann Fetzer, 97, went home to be with the Lord, on March 30, 2018. She was born on July 14, 1920 in Navarre to the late John and Susan (Balli) Jenei. Margaret worked as a librarian for many years at Franklin Elementary School and was a member of Central Presbyterian Church. In her spare time she loved to...

Mar 29, 2018

Braden K. Ehmer, 24, passed away unexpectedly on March 29, 2018, He was born on August 17, 1993 in Canton to David A. and Dana R. (Kester) Ehmer. A graduate of Jackson High School, he worked for Shearer’s Foods. Braden enjoyed video games, spending time with his dog and family. He is also survived by his brother, Bryan Ehmer...

Mar 27, 2018

Joseph Paul Matie , age 63, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday, March 27th,2018. Born on August 22, 1954 in Massillon, Ohio, Joseph was the son of his surviving parents, Therese and Alexander Matie. Joe was a long time resident of Massillon and dubbed “Tiger Joe” for his love of the Massillon Tigers. He served...

Mar 26, 2018

Charles L. Smith, 79 of Perry Township, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018. Charles was born on July 25, 1938 in Navarre, the son of the late Frank C. and Edith F. (Plyler) Smith. He was a 1956 graduate of Canton Central Catholic. He began his career at the Timken Company as an apprentice on July 30, 1956....

Mar 26, 2018

Curtis James Hoffman, 65, passed away on March 26, 2018, following an extended illness. He was born in Massillon on June 16, 1952 to the late Paul E. and Phyllis (Gatrell) Hoffman. Curtis retired from Publix. He was a great father, grandfather and brother. A hard worker, he also flipped houses and enjoyed relaxing and spending time on the...

Mar 25, 2018

Gloria “Sis” Johnson, age 74 of Massillon, surrounded by her family, went home to be with the LORD March 25, after an extended illness. Born on July 26, 1943, in Canton to the late Dennis and Evelyn Parsons. Retired from Massillon Community Hospital after 42 years of service. In addition to her parents, Gloria was preceded in death by...

Mar 23, 2018

Dean Blangger, age 63 of Jackson Township, passed away on March 23, 2018, after a heroic battle with an extended illness. He was born in Killeen, Texas on December 17, 1954 to William H. Blangger and the late Phyllis (Pantoni) Blangger. He married his childhood sweetheart, Paula (Mannella) Blangger in 1976. It was love at first sight for both...

Mar 23, 2018

Marcedes S. Highben, age 87 of Massillon passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 23, 2018. She was born in Bolivar, OH on July 23, 1930 to the late David and Elma McBeth. She married Ernest A. Highben on September 12, 1948 and they shared nearly 70 years together and he survives. Marcedes was a homemaker and...