Patricia A. Price Wilbarger
Dec 15, 2024
It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the death of our beloved sister, Patricia Ann (Price) Wilbarger, on December 15, 2024 at the age of 87. Known for over 50 years as “Flowers by Pat”, she dedicated her life to her beautiful flower designs and the Massillon community. Pat built floats for the Hall of Fame Parades, volunteered for...
Steve A. Saunier
Dec 15, 2024
Steve A. Saunier went home to be with our glorious Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Born in Manchester, NH on September 21, 1963, following a period of declining health. He lived most of his life in the Massillon, Ohio area. Alum of Washington High School class of 1982. Employed by Perry Rubber Company in Massillon...
Paula Diane Gallagher
Dec 15, 2024
Paula Diane Gallagher was born September 17, 1944 and passed December 15, 2024.
Paula will be reunited with her beloved son, Gary Richard Gallagher II who passed in 2015. She is also preceded in death by her parents Mary Helen Hall and Robert Cleaver.
Paula leaves behind her daughter Pam Eberhart and Pam's husband Kenny who she loved as her own. Paula's...
Margie Bracken
Dec 14, 2024
Margie Bracken, 73, of Perry Township, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Margie was born on May 24, 1951 in Hungary.
Margie was a lifelong resident of the area. She shared 32 years of her life with her husband, Thomas Bracken until his passing in 2011. Margie worked at the Legends Care Center as a Dietary Manager for many years...
Alice R Weston
Dec 14, 2024
Alice R. Weston, 74, of Canton, passed away Saturday, December 14th, 2024.
Alice was born January 23rd 1950 in Sutton, WV to the late Chester and Marie (Harper) Keener. She was a member of Faith Family Church of Canton, OH. Alice loved craft shows, traveling and especially spending time with the people she loved. One of her favorite road trips was...
Dorothy M. Sonnhalter
Dec 13, 2024
Dorothy M. Sonnhalter, 84, of Canton, passed away on December 13, 2024 at Aultman Hospital.
She was born on April 16, 1940 to the late Leonard and Edith (Bryan) Adams in Massillon, OH.
Dorothy was a graduate of Washington High School and retired from Affinity Medical Center in 2017. She was a very outgoing person, who enjoyed the outdoors and spending...
Sue A. Rodgers
Dec 13, 2024
Sue Rodgers, 78, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away December 13, 2024. She was born on March 30, 1946 to the late Lester and Thelma (Frantz) Berkshire.
Sue was born in Newcomerstown, Ohio where she spent most of her childhood years. She graduated from Newcomerstown High School and after she married, relocated to Massillon, Ohio in 1970. Sue worked at Briner's Drugs,...
Nancy Lee Sue Gardner
Dec 13, 2024
Nancy Lee Sue (Renner) Gardner, born August 8, 1936, passed away December 13, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.
Nancy Lee was a life-long resident of Jackson Township and a 1954 graduate of JHS. She was a former Jackson Local Schools Board Member. After raising her four children, she worked at RW Screw until she retired after 30+...
Janet V. Constable
Dec 10, 2024
Janet V. Constable, 85, of Massillon, went home to be with The Lord on December 10, 2024 at her home.
She was born on January 22, 1939 to the late Russell and Clara (Alexander) Bowser in Bergoo, WV.
Janet was an active member of Massillon Baptist Temple. She retired from Massillon City Schools after 29 years of service. She was a dedicated...
James C. Williams
Dec 9, 2024
James C. Williams died on December 9 after a brief illness with his wife of 54 years by his side. Jim was born May 27, 1950 in Paris, Texas to George and Mildred (Lynch) Williams. James is survived by his wife Gay (Weisse) Williams with whom he shared his life since their days at Massillon Washington High School. He is...
Carol J. Miller
Dec 9, 2024
Carol J. Miller, 76, of Massillon, passed away on December 9, 2024 at Amherst Meadows Nursing Center.
She was born on January 2, 1948 to the late Don and Miriam (Baxter) Miller in Canton, OH.
A 1960 graduate of Glenwood High School, she received both her Associate and Bachelor Degrees from Akron University and a Bachelor Degree from Malone University. She worked...
James F. Ailing
Dec 8, 2024
James F. Ailing, 84, of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Jim was born on September 11, 1940 in Canton, Ohio, the son of the late Dwight and Mary (Rippl) Ailing.
Jim was a loving and giving person who cared for his family and gave back to his community. He graduated from Timken High...
Bruce Michael Schroeder II "Mike"
Dec 7, 2024
Bruce Michael Schroeder II “Mike” passed away unexpectedly on December 7 at the age of 43.
He is preceded in death by his mother Donna DeMartino, many grandparents and his best fur-friend Bentley.
Mike is survived by his father, Bruce Michael Schroeder Sr (Sandy Schroeder); siblings Paul Schroeder (Tricia Hollinger), Christopher Schroeder, Pat Simon (Maria Simon), Christina Yount (Cecil Yount), Stacy Leeper;...
Vermell F. Roberson
Dec 7, 2024
Vermell F. Roberson, 77, of Massillon, went to home to Glory on December 7, 2024.
She was born on August 4, 1947 to the late Frederick and Vermell (Rivers) Winston in Cleveland, OH.
She was a graduate of John Adams High School, Cleveland, OH and attended Stark State Technical College and Cleveland State University. Vermell retired from Heinz Frozen Foods after 36...
Tab Orlando Hannon
Dec 7, 2024
Tab Orlando Hannon, age 65, of Massillon, Ohio, departed this life early on Saturday, December 7, at 5:00 a.m. at Belden Village Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Tab was born in Massillon, Ohio, on May 10, 1959, at Massillon Community Hospital to Thomas Sr. and Bernice Hannon. He attended Massillon Washington High School. Tab was known for his generosity, laughter, and enjoyment. He...
Howard L. Geibel
Dec 7, 2024
Howard Larry Geibel, 82, of Canton, passed away on December 7, 2024 at Divine Hall of Fame Rehabilitation Center.
He was born on April 18, 1942 to the late Jesse and Hazel (Manning) Geibel in Massillon, OH.
Howard attended Tuslaw High School. A frequent visitor at the local McDonalds, where he would spend his day talking with friends. Howard loved riding...
Helen Carol Urban
Dec 7, 2024
Helen Carol Urban, 86, of Massillon, went Home to Heaven on December 7, 2024.
She was born on March 23, 1938 to the late Herbert and Ruby (Keener) Rose in Sutton, West Virginia.
Helen was a graduate of Washington High School. She was a member of Canton Baptist Temple, where she quilted and was a member of The Ambassadors Class and...
Andréa Jacqueline Simpson
Dec 6, 2024
“God gave us memory, so that we might have roses in December.” -J.M. Barrie
Andréa Jacqueline Simpson, age 67, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on December 6, 2024. Born on September 22, 1957, to...
Charles R. 'Skip' Rea
Dec 5, 2024
Charles R. "Skip" Rea, 82, of Jackson Township, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Skip was born on August 26, 1942 in Akron, Ohio the son of the late John and Ethel Vera (Sloan) Rea.
Skip grew up in Akron, Ohio where he graduated from Buchtel High School and received his Bachelor's Degree in Business at the University of Akron....
Roger F. Reed
Dec 4, 2024
Roger Reed, 80, of Massillon, Ohio passed away on December 4, 2024. He was born on June 25, 1944, Berlin, Ohio to the late Richard and Mildred Reed.
Roger was a fishing fanatic; he loved to travel and find new places to fish at. He also enjoyed sports, specifically the Cleveland Indians. Roger loved his family and will be missed by...
