Obituaries

Kenneth W. Strauss

Kenneth W. Strauss

Sep 28, 2025

Kenneth Wayne Strauss

March 25, 1950 – September 28, 2025

Kenneth Wayne Strauss, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, under the compassionate care of Aultman Hospice. He was 75.

Kenneth was born on March 25, 1950, in Canton, Ohio, the firstborn son of Marjorie and Frederick Strauss. He was raised in a loving Catholic family. After...

Darla Jean Day

Darla Jean Day

Sep 28, 2025

Darla Jean Day, 83, of Massillon, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on September 28, 2025 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center.

She was born on October 1, 1941 to the late Darrell and Ruth (Smylie) Munson in Canton, OH.

She was a 1959 graduate of Lehman High School. Darla was dedicated to her family. She loved to...

James M. Rhine

James M. Rhine

Sep 25, 2025

James M. Rhine, born on July 7, 1968, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025. He was a beloved member of his community and a dedicated worker at Ironrock Brick and Tile Makers. James was known for his warm personality and kindness, especially towards his family, with whom he cherished every moment.

He leaves behind a long-time girlfriend, Mary Roth, whose...

Tiona Sarah Kay Phillips

Tiona Sarah Kay Phillips

Sep 24, 2025

In Loving Memory of

Tiona Sarah Kay Phillips Age 33 | Massillon, Ohio Sunrise: September 20, 1992 - Sunset: September 24, 2025

Tiona Sarah Kay Phillips, age 33, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on September 24, 2025. Born and raised in Massillon, Tiona was a radiant soul whose presence lit up every room. She was known for her enormous, giving heart...

Pete Lambros

Pete Lambros

Sep 24, 2025

Pete Lambros, 95, of North Canton, died Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at North Canton.

He was born in Canton, Ohio on July 11, 1930.

A private service will be held at Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home.

Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.

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Diana K. Orr

Diana K. Orr

Sep 24, 2025

Diana K. Orr, age 79, of Canal Fulton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025. Born on December 21, 1945, in Canton, Ohio, Diana was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend; She is remembered for her warmth and love. Diana dedicated many years of her professional life to serving as a bookkeeper for Anchor Baptist Church, where she...

Donald Norman Kessel Sr.

Donald Norman Kessel Sr.

Sep 22, 2025

Donald Norman Kessel, of Massillon, Ohio, was born on August 1, 1938, and passed away on September 22, 2025. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose life touched many through his love, guidance, humor, and unwavering presence.

He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1956. Two years later, in 1958, he married the love of his...

Scott Sanford

Scott Sanford

Sep 21, 2025

Scott Sanford, 71, of Massillon Ohio passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025, at his home in Massillon.

Scott was born July 20,1954 to Larry and Barb Sanford and spent most of his life in Massillon. He has 3 siblings: Rick Sanford, Vicki Miller and Karen Marsh.

Scott was known for his love of art, music, specifically classic rock. He loved playing guitar...

Alisha "Lish" Mina Broad

Alisha "Lish" Mina Broad

Sep 21, 2025

Alisha Mina Broad, “Lish”, 45 of Alliance, OH died Sunday September 21, 2025. 

Lish was born June 11, 1980, in Canton, OH to John L. Broad Jr and Donna (Shaffer) Broad. She was a nurse for over 23 years, and her career was a testament to her beauty of caring for others. Lish’s grandchildren were the apple of her eye. You...

Wanda Rose Hollinger

Wanda Rose Hollinger

Sep 17, 2025

Wanda Rose Hollinger, 83, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on September 17, 2025 at home.

She was born on November 29, 1941 to the late Walter and Hazel (Stump) Stewart in Cadiz, OH.

She enjoyed being with her family, Wanda had a great sense of humor and love to tell jokes. Wanda enjoyed swimming at the ymca, playing racquet ball, watching old...

Carl Lee Genet

Carl Lee Genet

Sep 17, 2025

Carl Lee Genet, 94, of Canton, Ohio, passed away on September 17, 2025. He was born in Massillon, Ohio on November 4, 1930 to the late Laverne and Thelma Genet (Dycus).

Carl worked as a block operator for the Pennsylvania Railroad and Conrail Railroad. He also worked as a school bus driver. He was an avid fisherman, and enjoyed many trips...

James Wilson

James Wilson

Sep 17, 2025

James Wilson, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on December 13, 1954, James graduated from Washington High School, where he laid the foundation for a life marked by dedication and love. James also had a deep affection for his 30-acre farm, which he considered his favorite sanctuary....

Bill Hassan Hamit

Bill Hassan Hamit

Sep 16, 2025

Bill Hassan Hamit, a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully , after a long hard fight against multiple myeloma, on September 16, 2025, at the age of 83 to the late Hassan and Zera Hamit. Bill was married to his wife Charlotte for 61 wonderful years and was well loved by her and all his family. He graduated...

Henry T Rusyn

Henry T Rusyn

Sep 15, 2025

Henry (Hank) Timothy Rusyn, of Green, went to be with the lord on September 15, 2025. Hank was born on June 12, 1937, to the late John and Pauline Rusyn.

Hank was a loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, and more. He was married to his wife, Carole, his “sweetheart” for 59 years. He was a devoted husband and loved Carole so...

Linda Ellen Tilley

Linda Ellen Tilley

Sep 13, 2025

Linda Ellen Tilley, 72, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away September 13, 2025. She was born on August 9, 1953 to the late Eugene E. and Sarah E. (Rhoades) Wolbert.

Linda graduated from West Penn Hospital School of Nursing in Pittsburgh. She then worked as a Registered Nurse at Massillon Hospital and spent most of her life as a Massillon resident. She...

Helen M. Fox

Helen M. Fox

Sep 13, 2025

Helen Marie Fox, age 97, ran into the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Helen was born the daughter of Charles C. and Myrtle A. Meyers on August 3,1928 in Massillon, Ohio. At the age of 10 she went to live with her Aunt Ellie and Uncle Bill to help care for Ellie.

Helen started working at the...

Gregory S. Wolfe

Gregory S. Wolfe

Sep 13, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gregory Scott Wolfe, a man whose love, laughter, and light touched everyone blessed enough to know him.

Gregory was the beloved husband of Serrin Michael-Wolfe and the devoted, extraordinary father of Alexandria Rose Wolfe and Evangeline Grace Wolfe. Along with his wife and daughters, he is survived by his mother,...

Sharon Layne - Miller

Sharon Layne - Miller

Sep 10, 2025

Sharon Layne-Miller, 72, of Massillon, passed away on September 10, 2025, after a series of health problems.

She was born on February 24, 1953, to Wendell and Catherine (Hyman) Adams in Ft Wayne, IN.

Sharon retired as a K-9 Officer and K-9 Trainer for the Massillon Police Department. She also held other security officer positions throughout her career.

In 1989, she married Samuel...

Dennis C. Ryan

Dennis C. Ryan

Sep 8, 2025

Dennis Charles Ryan, 73, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025. 

There will be no services at this time. A private service will be held at the cemetery at a later date.

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