Jul 31, 2024

Donald L. Warner, age 70 of Massillon, peacefully went to his rest July 31, 2024 after a 4 year courageous battle with cancer.

He retired from Waikem Motors with 32+ years of dedicated service. He loved his job, the many salespeople he mentored, and hundreds of repeat customers who became personal friends loving him, too. He was...

Jul 31, 2024

Sharon P. Stull passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 31, 2024, from complications of a stroke at Amherst Meadows in Massillon, Ohio.

She was born in Lewis County, West Virginia on September 4, 1945 to the late Walter and Euleta Jones. She eloped with the love of her life Dean Stull on January 31, 1964, in Virginia and...

Jul 30, 2024

William Stephen Harris, 70, of Massillon, passed away on July 30, 2024 at home.

He was born on August 24, 1953 to the late William and Mary (Johnson) Harris in Cortland, NY.

Bill was a graduate of McGraw Central High School, NY and then attended a school of motorcycle repair. He was a salesman for...

Jul 29, 2024

Vanamae (Critoria) Booth went home to our Lord on July 29, 2024. She was born July 17, 1951, in Canton, OH to Gordon and Irene (Soptelean) Critoria and was a 1969 graduate of McKinely High School. Vanamae met the love of her life Raymond C. Booth in high school and were married for 37 years. After the loss of...

Jul 28, 2024

Laurie J. Marsh, 67, from Green, passed away on July 28, 2024 from liver cancer.

Preceded in death by parents John and Eileen (Seese) Marsh, and brother David Yob.

She is survived by sister Susan (Denny) Bishop, sister-in-law Phyllis Yob, nephews Adam (Linsday) Bishop, Aaron (Megan) Bishop, and great-nieces and nephews Myla, Cale, Judah, Norah....

Jul 28, 2024

Dottie A Gump, 78, of Massillon, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 28.

She was born December 9, 1945, in Terra Alta, WV the daughter of the late Willard and Alberta Roe.

Dottie was a lifelong resident of the Massillon Area. Marrying Howard "Sonny" Gump September 3, 1999. Dottie worked in the retail & customer...

Jul 28, 2024

Erma Louise Marsh (nee Jordan), 84, of Massillon, Ohio, peacefully passed away and entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on July 28, 2024. She was born in Cuba, New York on November 8, 1939, the daughter of the late Delazon and Rosina (Locke) Jordan. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by...

Jul 28, 2024

John W. Tapp, of Massillon, 95, passed away on July 28, 2024. He was born on October 31, 1928, in Akron, Ohio but grew up in Mannington, WV.

John is preceded in Heaven by his wife of 53 years, Lillian (Moore) Tapp, his daughter, Carolyn Jeanne Hall, grandchildren, Anthony L. Hall and George Walter Daniels, his parents,...

Jul 27, 2024

Tabatha Marie Reighard, 49, of Plain Township, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024 following a lengthy battle with cancer. Tabatha was born on July 14, 1975 in Canton, Ohio the daughter of Ronnie Hicks and Dottie Reighard.

Tabatha was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1994 graduate of McKinley High School. She enjoyed shopping...

Jul 26, 2024

Marilyn Mae Pickens age 80, of Canal Fulton, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 at the Laurels of Massillon. Her last days were spent surrounded by her family. She left this world knowing how much she was loved, and with a contrite heart and spirit.

She was born in Massillon, Ohio on October 15, 1943...

Jul 26, 2024

Gail L. Funderburk, 76, of Jackson Township, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024. Gail was born on November 7, 1947 in Massillon, Ohio the daughter of Emil and Glenna Welty.

Gail was a 1965 graduate of Jackson High School. She worked for Enterprise Aluminum Company where she worked as the credit manager secretary. She met the...

Jul 26, 2024

Christopher L. Smith, 32, of Massillon, passed away peacefully on July 26 2024 at Aultman Woodlawn after a brief battle with cancer. Chris was born September 7, 1991.

Chris loved spending time with his children, niece and nephews. He enjoyed football, fishing, and playing video games with his son. He will be missed by everyone who knew...

Jul 25, 2024

Richard E. Kirkland, 89 passed away on July 25, 2024, from natural causes. He was born in Massillon, Ohio on May 30, 1935, to the late Eddie and Emma (Feagin) Kirkland.

Richard worked for many years at Hercules Engines and was an accomplished jazz musician that played all over Ohio and the surrounding states. He also opened...

Jul 25, 2024

Frederick John Bradford, 86, of North Canton, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on July 25, 2024.

He was born on June 30, 1938 to the late James and Margaret Mary (Saylor) Bradford in Massillon, OH.

A graduate of Sacred Heart School, Coshocton, OH, he was a veteran of The United...

Jul 24, 2024

Imari Chante Young, 37, born on January 23, 1987 to Jackie Young transitioned and earned her Heavenly Wings on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

She was a 2005 graduate of Washington High School. Imari was a true fashionista of her time. On any given day you were going to catch her in the latest fashion with her hair...

Jul 24, 2024

Rita G. Schuler, 99, of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family. Rita was born on October 17, 1924, in Massillon, Ohio, the daughter of the late Joseph and Gertrude Houck.

Rita was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1942 graduate of Washington High School. She was very...

Jul 24, 2024

Ruth Murrey, 100, of Massillon, passed away on July 24, 2024 at Mt Carmel East Hospital, following a brief illness.

She was born on January 20, 1924 to the late Mark and Betsy (Miller) Rossiter in Sarahsville, OH.

Ruth was a resident of the Massillon area most of her life. She was a lifetime member...

Jul 24, 2024

Ronald Eugene Whisler Sr., 88, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on July 24, 2024. He was born on February 10, 1936 in Massillon to the late Elmer and Ora Whisler.

Ron was a 1954 graduate of Massillon Washington High School, and later graduated from Heidelberg University with a BA degree in Business.

Ronald was co-owner...

Jul 23, 2024

Janice "Jan" A. Liedtke, 80, of Massillon, passed away on July 23, 2024 at Danbury of Massillon.

She was born on January 6, 1944 to the late Urban and Eleanor (Wellen) Bertke in Belleville, IL.

She graduated from Belleville High School, Belleville, IL. Jan worked as an insurance agent for the majority of her life...

Jul 21, 2024

Blanche Elizabeth Pruitt III, 27, of Canton, Ohio, gained her wings on July 21, 2024. She was born on February 11, 1997 in Phoenix, Arizona to DeVona Pruitt-Hamlet and Lester Pruitt.

Blanche was unable to communicate from birth, but she had her own way of talking to the people she loved. She was always full of laughter...