Oct 1, 2024

Carol S. Misko, 79, of Massillon, passed away October 1st, 2024.

Carol was born October 20th, 1944 in Canton, OH to the late Melvin and Helen Lutz. She retired from Amster Kirtz Company after many years of service. Carol regularly volunteered at Aultman Hospital on the cancer floor. She also enjoyed watching Ohio State college football.

Sep 28, 2024

Rosalie Elaine Wolfe, 86, of Massillon, passed away September 28, 2024.

Rosalie was born on June 24, 1938, in Massillon, OH to the late James and Viola Dray.

She was a 1956 graduate of Washington High School. Upon graduation, Rosalie worked for United Airlines in Chicago, IL. She worked as a Medical Secretary in the...

Sep 28, 2024

Al Kenneth Pierce, 83, of Massillon, Ohio, was called home on September 28, 2024. He was born in Brickeys, Arkansas on February 21, 1941 to the late Joseph and Ida B (Askew) Pierce.

Al was a graduate of Washington High School, class of 1959. He was co-captain of the 1958 Massillon Tigers football team where he played...

Sep 27, 2024

Phyllis Y. Dorsey, 81, of Massillon, OH passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024 at her residence surrounded by family. Phyllis was born on March 20, 1943 in Dennison, OH the daughter of the late Oscar and Norene (Walker) Hughes.

Phyllis was a lifelong resident of the area. She was employed at Indian River School where she...

Sep 26, 2024

Virgil Lee Byer, 77, of North Lawrence, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Virgil was born in Massillon, OH on June 24, 1947 the son of the late Blaine and Lucille (Benish) Byer.

Virgil was a lifelong resident of the area. He worked for the Timken Company and retired after 32 1/2 years of service. He...

Sep 23, 2024

James Allen McLaughlin, 78, of Jackson Township, passed away on September 23, 2024. Born August 3, 1946, Jim lived a full and vibrant life, marked by his dedication to family, service to his country, and a deep love for the outdoors.

Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Kathleen (Farrenkopf) McLaughlin; his son, Sean...

Sep 22, 2024

Florence M. Johnston, 104, of Canal Fulton, passed away at her residence, surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Florence was born on January 25, 1920, in Canton, Ohio to John and Mary (Orzech) Maciag.

She began her career behind the lunch counter at Woolworth in downtown Canton, which started a lifetime of appreciation for...

Sep 21, 2024

Our hearts are broken, Heaven has a sweet new angel, our Grammie Jean. She wasn’t even 5 feet tall, but God packed her full of spunk, kindness, generosity, spirit, laughter, and most of all love.

It is hard to begin to list all that she shoved into her 92 years of non-stop adventures. Some highlights are loving...

Sep 20, 2024

Joyce Heesun Thompson, 59, of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, September 20, 2024. Joyce was born on July 3, 1965, in South Korea to John and Helen Lah.

Joyce was a very loving and devoted mother. Joyce had a heart of gold and would help anyone she could. Joyce loved spending time...

Sep 20, 2024

Velma Lucille Deitrick, 89, of Massillon, passed away September 20, 2024, she was born in Massillon, Ohio on September 9, 1935 to the late Robert and Lucille Berry.

Velma was a member of Bethel Baptist Church of Canton Township. She was also a member of the Western Reserve Dalmatian Club, where she would show her Dalmatians receiving...

Sep 20, 2024

Marie Mildred Williams, 86, of Massillon, passed away September 20, 2024, Marie was born in Massillon, Ohio on November 14, 1937 to Cletus and Mary Heck. She worked in the office at Republic Steel for many years. Her loving husband of 39 years, Ronald Williams passed away in January of 2014.

Burial will take place on Monday,...

Sep 19, 2024

Nancy Irene Noland, 72, of Massillon, went to sleep in Jesus on September 19, 2024.

She was born in Akron on May 7, 1952 to the late James and Norma (Lillich) Bostic. She is survived by her friend and guardian, Dianne Hill, son Jason Noland, and her Massillon Connections family, where she used her beautiful singing voice...

Sep 18, 2024

Cheryl Marie Kuhlins (Gabel), 66, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away Wednesday September 18, in Canton after a long illness.

Cheri graduated from TVHS Class of 76 as a dental assistant and received her BS in Computer Science from the University of Phoenix. In the 80's Cheri & and her husband, Wes, moved...

Sep 16, 2024

Sheila Jean (Bishop) Hayes, 62, of Navarre, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024. Sheila was born on August 12, 1962 in Detroit, MI the daughter of Shelby Bishop and Barbara Stec.

Sheila was born and raised in Detroit, MI and moved to the Stark County area in the early 1980's. Prior to working at Nickels Bakery...

Sep 16, 2024

Brad A. Carrothers, 63, of Navarre, passed away unexpectedly on September 16, 2024.

He was born on May 31, 1961 to the late William Carrothers and Margaret (Green) Carrothers in Troy, OH.

Brad was a graduate of Tuslaw High School and was a veteran of The United States Army. He loved the outdoors and the...

Sep 13, 2024

Rosario Calabria of Massillon, Ohio went home to be with the lord on September 13, 2024 surrounded by his family after a long battle.

He was born in Sicily, Italy on April 23, 1942, to Giuseppe and Maria Calabria. Rosario came to the United States in the winter of 1955 to Niles, Ohio. He attended and graduated...

Sep 13, 2024

Frances D. Butler, 102, of Perry Township, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024. Frances was born on December 27, 1921, in Cleveland, OH the daughter of the late Fred and Amelia (Fedrau) Patch.

She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She had a strong love for animals. Frances enjoyed cooking for many...

Sep 12, 2024

Tiffany Marie Hurst, 47, of Navarre, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Tiffany was born on October 18, 1976 in Massillon, Ohio the daughter of Ronnie and Cathy (Garman) Hart.

Tiffany was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1995 graduate of Fairless High School, where she played softball and volleyball. She was employed...

Sep 9, 2024

Michael T. Rossiter, 74, of Jackson Township, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 9, 2024. Michael was born on October 3, 1949 in Massillon, Ohio, the son of the late Thomas and Inge (Hauhsen) Rossiter.

Mike was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1967 graduate of Tuslaw High School. He worked for the Goodyear Tire...

Sep 8, 2024

Donald W. "Donnie" "Uncle D." " Uncle Donnie" Hunter, 74, of Massillon, passed away on September 8, 2024.

He was born on May 20, 1950 to he late Don and Beverly (Rudy) Hunter in Wooster, OH.

A 1968 graduate of Tuslaw High School, and retired after working for Massillon Spring and Rivet and EB Display....