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...

Mar 22, 2018

Paul "Butch" E. Hykes, 76, of Massillon, passed away on March 22, 2018 at Meadow Wind Health Care Center. He was born on July 4, 1941 in Massillon to the late Charles and Florence (Hummel) Hykes. Butch proudly served his country in the United States Army. No services are planned at this time.

Mar 21, 2018

Roseann Mitchell, age 63 of Massillon, passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 21, 2018. She was born to the late William and Mary Lou Hawthorne in Canton on October 30, 1954. She was a 1972 graduate from Canton South. She married Brad Mitchell and they share over 30 years together. Roseann worked as a waitress. She...

Mar 21, 2018

James T. “Jimmy” Homonai went home to be with our LORD on March 21st, 2018, at just 49 years old. He was born in Wadsworth on March 1st, 1969, and lived most of the first several years of his life here in Ohio. He then moved out of state to spend the next several years in South Carolina and...

Mar 20, 2018

Martha E. Daugherty Jones, age 76 of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Aultman Hospital with her family at her side. She was born on April 30, 1941 in Russellville, WV and was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Bernice (Sampson) Martin. She was a member of the Massillon Baptist Temple and served as the...

Mar 20, 2018

Mar 17, 2018

Keith A. Warstler, 71 of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 17, 2018. Keith was born on June 10, 1946 in Massillon, the son of the late Vernon and Ellen (Williams) Warstler. Keith was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1964 graduate of Tuslaw High School. He was a United States Army Ohio National Guard Veteran....

Mar 17, 2018

Kenneth L. Kring, 77, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018. He was born on December 4, 1940 in Massillon to the late Russell C. and Agnes (Schupbach) Kring. A graduate of Canton Central Catholic High School, Class of 1959, Kenny retired from the Hoover Company and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was dedicated to...

Mar 16, 2018

Ardith M. Baker, 1930 - 2018, 87 of Massillon, passed away on March 16, 2018. She was born in Sandusky to the late Leo and Clara (Andres) Klein of Huron and LeHigh Acres, Fl. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Audrey Burdue. Ardith loved being with family and enjoyed cooking, especially holiday...

Mar 16, 2018

Sylvia D. Jones, 73, passed away unexpectedly on March 16, 2018 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. She was born on February 12, 1945 in Akron, Ohio to the late Harry and Dorothy (Dean) Steele. Sylvia worked as an ORT and retired from the medical field after 20 years of service. She more recently worked as an assistant deli manager...

Mar 14, 2018

Charles “Chuck” Heyman, 77, of Massillon, passed away on March 14, 2018 with his family by his side. He was born in Massillon on August 29, 1940 to the late Leo and Helen (Hogdson). Chuck worked as auto mechanic for most of his life. In his spare time he flew R/C planes, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was...

Mar 14, 2018

Joyce “Joey” A. Coverdale, 83, of Massillon, passed away at his home on March 14, 2018. He was born on January 4, 1935 in Adams Mills, Ohio to the late Brent and Odessa (Corder) Coverdale. Joey proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for four years. He married Wanda Shreffler and they shared 55 loving years...