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...

Jul 20, 2024

Crystal Marie Wellman, 38, born January 14th, 1986, gained her Angel Wings on July 20th, 2024. She was such a vibrant person who was unapologetically herself. Her laugh would light up the room and she definitely danced to the beat of her own drum. She loved her children and family fiercely and if you knew her, I'm sure you...

Jul 19, 2024

Angela Rose Heffelfinger, 54, of Akron, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024.

Angela was born on September 21, 1969 in Toledo, OH to Gordon E. Mannweiler Jr. and Norma L. Mannweiler-Smith. She was a 1987 graduate of Perry High School. Angela worked for many years for Clark Ceramics of Dalton. In her free time, she loved to...

Jul 11, 2024

Maria (Mariah) Milleman, age 44, of Canton, Ohio, sadly left us on July 11, 2024. Mariah was born on January 5, 1980, in Canton, Ohio to Thomas “Gus” Vaughn and Carol Alt. A graduate of McKinley High School, Mariah was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Michigan University football fan, “Go Blue”!

Mariah was a beloved nurse and...

Jul 11, 2024

Shirley Edelle Houk, 86, of Uniontown, passed away on July 11, 2024 at St. Lukes Lutheran Community of Portage Lakes.

She was born on January 15, 1938 to the late Arthur and Carmen (Hartman) Houk at Akron, OH.

She was a graduate of Green High School and worked for Texaco until her retirement. Shirley enjoyed...

Jul 10, 2024

Betty Jane Calai, 87, of Massillon, passed away July 10, 2024. She was born in Uhrichsville, Ohio on March 4, 1937 to Pete and Margaret Calai.

Betty held several jobs throughout the years, she worked for Canton Provision Meat Packing, Superior Brand Meats, General Electric and the Hoover Company.

Over the years Betty loved hosting...

Jul 10, 2024

Mary Ann Santarelli, 88, of Perry Township, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Mary Ann was born on May 12, 1936 in Canton, Ohio the daughter of the late Louis Schuler and Anna (Hoffner) Schuler.

Mary was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1954 graduate of Lincoln High School. She retired from the Timken...

Jul 10, 2024

Michael R. Cole, 66, of Massillon, Ohio passed away surrounded by his family on July 10, 2024. He was born on July 28, 1957, to the late William and Judith Cole.

Michael was a true family man. He took pride in his children and grandchildren and loved them with all his heart. He was a proud U.S....

Jul 9, 2024

Joseph A. Arnold age 85, passed away July 9th 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born in Akron Ohio and grew up in Lake Cable. He was a graduate of Jackson High School and served in the U.S. Army. Joe was in the steel business for over 50 years and President of Arnold Printing Inc.

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Jul 9, 2024

Mildred “Milly” Ballash Piacente, 92, of Massillon, passed away on July 9, 2024 at Rose Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Milly was born in Massillon, Ohio, on August 10, 1931 to the late George and Susannah (Chalupka) Ballash, who immigrated from Strba, Czechoslovakia.

She was a graduate of Washington High School and worked as a cashier...

Jul 9, 2024

Carolyn Eileen Portmann, went to be with our Lord in the early hours of July 9, 2024. Born November 13, 1958, in Dayton, Ohio. The daughter of the late Robert and Patricia (Janning) Girard, she leaves behind her loving husband, Richard Portmann, her cherished sons, Jeremy Portmann (Jennifer) of Spring Lake, NC and Jason Portmann (Kimber) of Jasper, GA,...

Jul 6, 2024

Thomas "Goose" G. Gatsios, 79, of Canton, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024. Goose was born on July 1, 1945 in Massillon, Ohio the son of the late George and Katherine Gatsios.

Goose was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1964 graduate of Washington High School. He was an avid Massillon Tiger fan, and also...

Jul 5, 2024

Our dear mother, Rosemary Long died peacefully on Friday, July 5 at Avanti Senior Living Memory Care in The Woodlands, Texas. She was 96 years old. Rosemary was born in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania to Aurelio Vaccani and Catherine (Balduzzi) Vaccani. In 1940, the family moved to Massillon, Ohio where Rosemary attended Loren Andrews Junior High and graduated from Washington High...