Obituaries

Dennis M. Dewalt

Dennis M. Dewalt

Sep 4, 2024

Dennis M. DeWalt, 71, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on September 4, 2024 at home.

He was born on December 14, 1952 to the late Ralph and Virginia (Purney) Dewalt at Canton, OH.

Dennis enjoyed NASCAR, Cleveland Guardians, Browns, and The Ohio State Buckeyes. He was a car buff and had owned a 1956 Chevy...

Keith A. Horn

Keith A. Horn

Sep 3, 2024

Keith A. Horn, age 66 of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

He was born February 15, 1958, in Logan, West Virginia and grew up in Massillon, Ohio. Keith was a Washington High School graduate in 1976 where he made lifelong friendships.

Keith was known for the love he...

Cheryl Lynn Shaw

Cheryl Lynn Shaw

Sep 2, 2024

Cheryl Lynn Shaw, 80, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away September 2, 2024. She was born on February 12, 1944 to the late Homer and Vivian Matson.

Cheryl was very involved with the MDA, she ran multiple muscular dystrophy telethons and fundraisers. She was an avid Massillon Tiger Swing Band and Football fan. Cheryl was active at St....

Dora "Dee Dee" D. Reinhard

Dora "Dee Dee" D. Reinhard

Sep 1, 2024

Dora D. "Dee Dee" Reinhard, 60, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024 following a lengthy illness. Dee Dee was born on March 3, 1964 in Massillon, Ohio the daughter of the late Dora "Charlie" and Geraldine Neff.

She was very active at her church, New Life Tabernacle, where she taught Sunday School, sang in the choir,...

Kathy L. Cecil

Kathy L. Cecil

Aug 30, 2024

Katherine L. Cecil, 78, of Massillon, passed away Friday, August 30th, 2024 at her home, surrounded by family.

Kathy was born on January 14th, 1946 in Canton OH to the late Ray and Ruth Sponseller. She was a dedicated wife, mom and grandmother to her adoring family. Kathy loved to read, especially her Bible. She loved to...

Adele A.  Moore

Adele A. Moore

Aug 29, 2024

Lifelong resident of Massillon, Adele A. Moore, 92, passed away surrounded by the love of her family and friends on August 29, 2024, at Bethany Nursing Home of Canton. Adele was born on November 27, 1931, to the late Nicholas and Mary (Frem) Berbari of Massillon, OH. She was one of 12 brothers and sisters within her large extended...

Betty Claire Dennis

Betty Claire Dennis

Aug 27, 2024

Betty Claire Dennis, 93, of Massillon, passed away on August 27, 2024 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born on February 15, 1931 to the late Ernest and Mary (Wilhelm) Jacobs in Massillon, OH.

She attended Washington High School and worked as a Nurses Aide at Massillon State Hospital, a Meter Maid for...

Elizabeth M. Hood

Elizabeth M. Hood

Aug 25, 2024

Elizabeth M. Hood, 69, of Massillon, passed away on August 25, 2024 at The Inn at University Village, following an extended illness.

She was born on February 16, 1955 to the late John and Ruth (Keene) Rolleston in Buffalo, NY.

Beth was a graduate of Charles F. Brush High School, Lyndhurst, OH, California State College,...

Robert "Bobby" Michael David

Robert "Bobby" Michael David

Aug 25, 2024

Robert (Bobby) Michael David, age 92, passed away surrounded by his loving family Sunday, August 25th, 2024. Bobby was born on December, 31st, 1931 in Massillon, Ohio to Lebanese Immigrants Joseph and Marie (Tobey) David. Bobby was the youngest of fourteen children in a devout Catholic family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Leonard W. King

Leonard W. King

Aug 24, 2024

Leonard King, 85, of Massillon, Ohio passed away on August 24, 2024. He was born on March 23, 1939, to the late Walter and Zelma King (Yost).

Leonard was a former employee of Tyson Bearing Company in Massillon. He then worked from his home body shop. Leonard was an avid hunter who enjoyed being able to show...

Eulic Smith Jr.

Eulic Smith Jr.

Aug 24, 2024

Eulic Smith Jr., 90, of Massillon, OH, passed away August 24, 2024 at his home.

Eulic was born in Millbrook, AL, on May 27th, 1934 to the late Eulic Smith Sr. and Callie Arrington. Eulic served his country from 1957-1963 in the Korean and Vietnam war. He was a long-time resident of Massillon and worked for Republic...

Clara Vanryzin

Clara Vanryzin

Aug 23, 2024

Clara VanRyzin, 90, of Massillon, passed away on August 23, 2024 at Cleveland Clinic / Mercy Hospital.

She was born on March 23, 1934 to the late James and Europe George in Ecorse, MI.

A 1952 graduate of Washington High School, she retired from The Ohio Bureau of Employment Services in Canton, Ohio. She was...

Paulette "Paule" Miller

Paulette "Paule" Miller

Aug 23, 2024

Paulette "Paule" Miller, 66, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away August 23, 2024. She was born on February 26, 1958 to the late Donna L. Johnson and Paul J. Renner.

Paule was a 1976 graduate of Fairless High School. She was employed by Affinity/ Massillon Community Hospital for 35 years where she was an O.R. buyer. Paule loved...

Brock R. Bebout

Brock R. Bebout

Aug 21, 2024

Brock R. Bebout, 44, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly of cardiac arrest on August 21, 2024. He was born on February 2, 1980 in Massillon, to the late Mary J. Ickes and Charles R. Bebout.

Brock graduated from Dimond High School in Anchorage, AK in 1998. He then joined the United States Army and served as...

Glen G.  Snyder, Jr.

Glen G. Snyder, Jr.

Aug 20, 2024

Glen G. Snyder, Jr., 68, of Navarre, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at Hennis House of Bolivar surrounded by his family and friends. Glen was born on July 24, 1956 in Canton, Ohio the son of Glen and Joanne (Janson) Snyder.

Glen was a lifelong farmer. He was employed by Schalmo Builders, Vasco Asphalt, Newton...

Robert "Bob" L. Perkson

Robert "Bob" L. Perkson

Aug 19, 2024

Robert "Bob"  L. Perkson, 87, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 19, 2024. He was born on November 26, 1936 to the late Fredrick and Hazel Perkson.

Bob was a 1954 graduate of Massillon Washington High School, where he was a member of the golf team. He was active in planning...

Lori Morton

Lori Morton

Aug 19, 2024

Lori Morton left this earth on August 19, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born January the 30th, 1962 to Ned and Sue Guest who were loving and nurturing parents.

While attending Jackson Local Schools she excelled both academically and athletically, graduating summa cum laude from Akron University. She was blessed with three mostly...

Dorothy J. Kertes

Dorothy J. Kertes

Aug 16, 2024

Dorothy Jean Kertes, 85, of Strasburg, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024.

Dorothy was born on January 24, 1939 in Carrollton, OH to the late Raymond and Mary Gallier. She spent many years operating a dairy farm as well as owning and operating coin laundromats. She especially enjoyed her time working for the Red Cross, where she...

Christina Marie (Lemonte) Lijoi

Christina Marie (Lemonte) Lijoi

Aug 15, 2024

Christina Marie (LeMonte) Lijoi, 42, of Massillon, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 15, 2024 following a lengthy battle with cancer. Christina was born on January 30, 1982 in Canton, Ohio the daughter of William LeMonte and Cynde Reed.

Christina grew up in Louisville, Ohio. Most important to Christina was...

Jeremy Scott Hannum

Jeremy Scott Hannum

Aug 15, 2024

Jeremy Scott Hannum, 43, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Jeremy was born on June 24, 1981, the first born son to Scott and Debra (Mitcheal) Hannum.

Jeremy was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1999 graduate of Washington High School, where he played soccer. He was proud to be a Massillon...

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