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...

Jul 4, 2024

Irvin James (Jim) Amenhauser was born in Oberlin, Ohio on May 1, 1943 and went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2024.

Jim is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ruth (Davis) Amenhauser; daughter Wendy Jo Wells of Amissville, VA; five grandchildren, Tyler James Wells, James Everett Moore III, Kayla Marie Morrisson, Alexandra Gabrielle...

Jul 4, 2024

Robert "Rob" J. Harwig, 58, of Massillon, Ohio passed away surrounded by his family on July 4, 2024. He was born on August 10, 1965, to Robert "Bob" and Linda (Couch) Harwig.

Rob worked as a carpenter for over 30 years until his retirement in 2022. He was a very hard worker and took pride in what...

Jul 3, 2024

Gregory S. Derr, 76, of Massillon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024.

Greg was born on March 31, 1948 in Wooster, OH to the late Richard and Kathryn Derr.

He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in Viet Nam. Greg retired from W.L. Jenkins Company in 2009.

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Jul 3, 2024

Roy H. Schoenfeld, 85, of Jackson Township, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Roy was born on September 2, 1938 in Massillon, Ohio the son of the late Harry and Anna Maria (Wazlavek) Schoenfeld.

Roy was a graduate of Washington High School class of 1956 and was a member of the Massillon Tigers swimming team. He...

Jul 3, 2024

John Stanley Donat, 83, of Ocala, FL, passed away on July 3, 2024 at Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation and Healing of Ocala.

He was born on November 11, 1940 to the late Virgil and Gladys (Steiner) Donat in Massillon, OH.

A 1959 graduate of Washington High School, he received his bachelor's degree from Morehead State...

Jul 2, 2024

Josephine "Jo" Lamp, 91, of Navarre passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Jo was born on January 15, 1933 in Washington, PA the daughter of the late Arthur and Daisy Hartzell.

Jo was a longtime resident of Navarre. She and her late husband, Bob shared 72 years of marriage prior to his passing in 2023. They...

Jul 2, 2024

Donald G. Beaver, Jr., 75, of Jackson Township, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Don was born on October 19, 1948 in Canton, Ohio the son of Donald and Blanche (Pinkerton) Beaver, Sr.

Don was a lifelong resident of the area. He proudly served our country in Vietnam in the United States Marine Corps. He was...

Jun 30, 2024

Daniel Clay Robinson I, 62, lost his battle with cancer on Sunday, June 30, 2024. He was born in McRoberts, Kentucky on October 28, 1961 to the late March Robinson II and MaryAnn Robinson/ Childress.

Daniel enjoyed watching movies and politics. He also enjoyed playing the lottery, specifically scratch offs. Daniel loved being able to FaceTime his...

Jun 29, 2024

Beverly Jean Hay, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, peacefully went home to be with her Lord on June 29, 2024.

Beverly was born in Canton, Ohio on June 16, 1932 to the late Walter and Margaret Kienzle.

Later raised in Navarre, she dedicated herself to nursing, a profession that perfectly matched her compassionate spirit and...

Jun 25, 2024

Timothy L. Skelly, 63, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at his residence, with his wife by his side. Tim was born on December 21, 1960 in Orrville, Ohio the son of the late Kenneth and Jo Ann (Kirven) Skelly.

Tim was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1979 graduate of Washington High School....

Jun 25, 2024

David W. Gentzler, 78, of Canton passed away peacefully after a long illness on June 25, 2024 at home with family by his side.

He was born on July 12, 1945 to the late Paul and Geraldine (Appleby) Gentzler in Barberton, Ohio.

A 1963 graduate of Green High School, David went to work in the...

Jun 23, 2024

Janet M. Penley, 88, of Massillon, passed away June 23rd, 2024.

Janet was born in Massillon, OH to the late Roy and Mildred (Cummings) Limbach. She worked for many years as a clerk for Flemming Foods. Janet was an outdoors person who enjoyed nature. She loved animals, especially dogs. She was an occasional volunteer for Hospice and...