Timothy A. Sampsel
Nov 21, 2023
Timothy Allen Sampsel, 59, of Massillon, Ohio passed away on November 21, 2023 following a long battle with illness. He was born on October 31, 1964 to the Richard and Jean Sampsel at the Wright Patterson Air Force base in Dayton, Ohio.
Tim was a 1984 graduate of Massillon Washington High School where he was a proud...
Dr. Phineas M. Nyabera
Nov 19, 2023
Dr. Phineas Mudanya Nyabera, 70, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on November 19, 2023 at Mercy Cleveland Clinic.
He was born on November 16, 1953 to late Jamin Nyabera and the late Ezina Mudoto Nyabera of Kenya.
He received his Bachelors degree from Kent State University and his Masters from Malone University. He also received...
Donald L. Burney Jr.
Nov 19, 2023
Donald L. Burney Jr., 59, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly peacefully in his sleep on November 19, 2023.
He was born on August 4, 1964 in Los Angeles California.
He was a graduate of Rim of the World High School. Don was dedicated to his family and friends. As a young man Don loved to...
Holly Jeannette Henderson
Nov 19, 2023
Holly Jeannette Henderson, age 77, of Jackson township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 19, 2023 after a lengthy five year illness.
She was born on June 25, 1946, the daughter of the late Charles (Bus) and Lera (Rowe) Gessner. She lived the majority of her life in Jackson Township attending Jackson High School where she was...
Anna Marie Herrick
Nov 18, 2023
Anna Marie Herrick, 85, of Massillon, passed away on November 18, 2023, following a brief illness.
She was born on July 4, 1938 to the late Mark and Mary (Barick) Turkal of Massillon, OH.
Anna’s life was a life of service.
She graduated Washington High School in the class of 1956 and served...
Herbert F. Klever
Nov 18, 2023
Herbert F. Klever, 76, of North Lawrence, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Born in Massillon, Ohio, on December 28, 1946, the son of the late Herbert and Helen Klever. He was an extraordinary welder, working for Babcock and Wilcox for 32 years until he retired. Herb was a Harley-Davidson enthusiast and a member of the PakRats MC,...
Janyiah Cherie Fox
Nov 16, 2023
Janyiah Cherie Fox, 7, of North Lawrence, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on November 16, 2023. She was born on August 24, 2016 to Hannah Fox and Treviere Turner. She leaves behind her loving sisters, Raeylynn Turner, Jewel Phillips, and Ahlee Turner; her granny, Dawn (James Moore) Lint; uncle and aunt, Anthony and Nadia Fox; along with countless other family...
Thomas J. Patterson
Nov 15, 2023
Thomas “Tom” Patterson, 69, of Massillon passed away peacefully on November 15, 2023. He was born on April 14, 1954, to the late Thomas W. and Dorothy E. Patterson (nee Dickey). His family affectionately referred to him and his friends knew him as “Tom”, “Patterson” or “Tommy”
Tom was an avid Steelers and KISS fan. He loved...
John M. Brown
Nov 13, 2023
John Brown, 81, of Massillon, Ohio passed away on November 13, 2023. He was born on December 10, 1941, to the late Robert and Martha (Jean) Brown.
John was 1960 graduate of Central Catholic High School, where he was an All-Ohio running back. He then attended the University of Maryland on a football scholarship. After college, he...
Shirley R. Widing
Nov 13, 2023
Shirley R. Widing, 96, of Massillon, passed away on November 13, 2023 at Aultman Hospital, surrounded by her loving family .
She was born on November 6, 1927 to the late Everett and Mary (Boing) Stoner of Massillon, OH.
She was a 1945 graduate of Washington High School. She retired from Massillon Public Schools. She...
Dennis J. Jacko
Nov 13, 2023
Dennis J. Jacko, 78, of Massillon, passed away on November 13, 2023. He was born on December 23, 1944, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Valentine and Mollye (Mikloucich) Jacko.
Denny was a 1962 graduate of Langley High School in Pittsburgh. He furthered his education at Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio, where he graduated in 1967 with...
Robert P. Boyd
Nov 13, 2023
Robert P. "Bob" Boyd, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family following a brief illness on November 13, 2023, at the age of 79. Robert was born on October 21, 1944, in Canton, Ohio to the late Bernard and Harriet Boyd. Bob graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1963. Upon graduation...
Joan M. Miller
Nov 10, 2023
Joan M. Miller, 86, of Massillon, passed away on November 10, 2023, following a brief illness.
She was born on February 27, 1937 to the late John and Mary Spillar of Chicago, IL.
Joan was a graduate of Morocco High School, Class of 1955 in Morocco, IN. She married Ronald Miller and together they raised...
Fr. Robert W. Kaylor
Nov 10, 2023
The Rev. Robert W. Kaylor, a popular priest who served as principal and president of Central Catholic High School, died November 10, 2023, after a long illness. He is survived by his brother Richard (April) Kaylor; nephew Robert (Lauren) Kaylor; and two great-nieces Claire and Cecilia.
A native of Massillon, Fr. Kaylor graduated in 1962 from Central,...
Terry E. Russ
Nov 9, 2023
Terry E. Russ, 68, of Perry Township, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at his home. He was born on October 4, 1955, in Massillon to the late George and Mary (Brown) Russ.
Terry was a graduate of Perry High School and furthered his education in electrical engineering. His skills led him to a career with...
John A. Istnick
Nov 9, 2023
John A. Istnick, 75, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly, at his home on November 9, 2023. He was born on May 8, 1948, in Youngstown, Ohio to the late John Istnick and Susan (Vargo) Harter.
He attended York Elementary School, Longfellow Middle School and graduated from Massillon Washington High School with the class of 1966. John furthered...
Robert Thomas Hoffner
Nov 9, 2023
Robert Thomas Hoffner, 81, of Massillon, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2023 following a short battle with leukemia. He was born on August 2, 1942 in Massillon, the son of the late Donald and Mary (Biggs) Hoffner. Robert attended Washington High School and was drafted in the U.S. Army in June of 1968. After the completion of basic...
Donald Link Bonk
Nov 8, 2023
Donald Link Bonk of Louisville, Ohio, born August 9, 1943, drew his last breath on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at the age of 80. He is predeceased by his parents Ralph and Dorothy (Link) Bonk. He leaves behind his wife of over fifty-nine years, Carol Ann Bonk; children, Eric (Patricia) Bonk, Colleen (Anthony Mangino) Bonk and Kurt Bonk; grandchildren,...
Gerald James "Jerry" Burtt
Nov 8, 2023
Gerald James "Jerry" Burtt, 80, of Massillon, passed away on November 8, 2023 at Aultman Hospital, following an extended illness.
He was born on November 29, 1942 to the late Oscar and Katherine (Koontz) Burtt of Massillon, OH.
Jerry was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1962. A veteran of the United States...
Elizabeth M. Tombow
Nov 8, 2023
Elizabeth M. (Slabaugh) Clapper Tombow, 89, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.
She was born July 1, 1934, to the late Joseph and Anna (Yoder) Slabaugh. She was blessed to be #11 in a family of 15 children.
Elizabeth is survived by her daughter Anna M. (Bill) Lanham; grandsons William D. (Diamond) Lanham, III...
