Mar 16, 2024

Elaine M. Leonard, 74, of Massillon, passed away on March 16, 2024. She is survived by her loving son, James Leonard; beloved granddaughters, Kaitlyn, and Kourtney; as well as her siblings, Judy (Bob) Monter, Larry May and Joe May.

The family will receive friends on Friday, March 29th from 10am-12pm at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon....

Mar 16, 2024

William C. Henson, 74, of Massillon, passed away on March 16, 2024, at Mercy Medical Center. He was born on October 25, 1949, in Noblesville, Indiana to the late William P. and Rosemary (Chance) Henson.

Bill was a graduate of Noblesville High School. He worked as a draftsman for Babcock & Wilcox where he retired from after...

Mar 16, 2024

Phyllis Jean Gordon, 88, of Massillon, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2024 at Aultman Hospital.

She was born on March 26, 1935 in Dalton, OH.

A graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1953, Phyllis was a member of Massillon Baptist Temple, Massillon Women's Club, and the Massillon Senior Center, with whom she loved...

Mar 15, 2024

Sarah Jean Shilling, 92, of Massillon, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024. Sarah was born on February 24, 1932 in Cambridge, Ohio the daughter of the late Frank and Sarah Horton.

Jean was a lifelong resident of the area. Her family was very important to her. She was involved in her children's school activities. Jean was...

Mar 14, 2024

Doris E. Jackson age 85 of Canal Fulton, Ohio passed away March 14, 2024. She was born February 12, 1939 in St. Clairsville, Ohio. A daughter of the late George W. Wright and Ethel Gertrude Wright.

She was a 1957 graduate of St. Clairsville High School.

Doris was a retired franchisee of Domino's Pizza Canton,...

Mar 14, 2024

Benny Ray Ferrell, 68, passed away peacefully at Mt. Vernon Developmental Center surrounded by his loving staff on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Benny was born in Massillon, Ohio on October 9, 1955 the son of the late Sidney and Evelyn (Steele) Ferrell.

Benny enjoyed coffee, collecting shoes, listening to Country music like his mother and watching classic...

Mar 14, 2024

Susan Irene (Gang) Tormasi, age 85, went home to be with the Lord peacefully Thursday March 14, 2024. Sue was born July 28, 1938 in Canton, Ohio, the eldest daughter to the late Clement Jerome and Lucille Irene (Schumacher) Gang Sr. She grew up with 11 siblings that she stayed close to over the years. She worked at many...

Mar 11, 2024

Diane Jo Gooding, 75, of Massillon, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 11, 2024.

Diane was born on August 13, 1948, in Canton, OH to the late Don and Mary Anne (nee Seich) Damon. She married the true love of her life at 23, the late John Gooding; always together, they were nearly inseparable for almost 52...

Mar 11, 2024

Donald M. Elavsky, 87, of Massillon, passed away on March 11, 2024, at Aultman Hospital.

He was born on July 26, 1936, to the late Michael and Anna (Bosco) Elavsky at Massillon, OH.

He was a graduate of Washington High School, class of 1954. A veteran of The United States Army. He then returned home...

Mar 11, 2024

Toni C. Anderson, 86, passed away March 11, 2024.

Toni was born July 17, 1937, in Massillon, OH to the late Anthony and Sophie Dimazzio. A life long resident of Massillon, Toni enjoyed exploring the town by going to garage sales and looking for antiques. She was a great mom and partner who loved gardening but was...

Mar 10, 2024

Gregory P. Baker, 64, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 2024 at home.

He was born on November 1, 1959 to late Robert Baker and the late Sandra (Campton) Messerly of Massillon, OH.

He was a graduate of Washington High School. He retired from Shady Hollow Country Club. Greg was a private person,...

Mar 10, 2024

K. Mike Nunley, age 76, of Canton, Ohio (Jackson Township) passed away at Chapel Hill UCH Community on, March 10, 2024 after a quick battle with dementia.

Mike was born on November 13, 1947 in Canton, Ohio to the late Gertrude and Ernest (Blackburn) Nunley. He was the only son of 5 children, and lived in Canton...

Mar 10, 2024

Charles “Chuck” W. Monroe, Sr., 90, Massillon, passed away on March 10, 2024, at Mercy Medical Center. He was born in Massillon, on August 31,1933.

Chuck served his country in the United States Army for two years.

He was formerly employed with Superior Meats and Giant Eagle.

His true passion in life was...

Mar 10, 2024

Kathleen E. Hickey Green, 75, of Massillon, passed away at her home on March 10, 2024. A lifelong resident of Massillon, she was born on March 21, 1948, to the late Robert and Martha (Omicinski) Hickey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Carole Spicer. Kathy will be deeply missed by her daughter,...

Mar 9, 2024

Christopher R. Marcum, 56, of North Canton, passed away with his family by his side, on March 9, 2024, after a courageous four-year battle with cancer.

He was born on February 28, 1968, in Barberton, Ohio, to Jessie and Donna (Hayes) Marcum.

Chris was a graduate of Barberton High School as well as the University...

Mar 9, 2024

Dale C. Vick, 87, of Canton, passed away on March 9, 2024 at Bethany Nursing Home.

He was born on December 5, 1936 to the late James and Dorothy (Brown) Vick of Louisville, OH.

He was a graduate of Louisville High School, Class of 1954. Dale was a veteran of The United States Army. After...

Mar 8, 2024

Carolyn Jean Risher (Longwell) of Canton, Ohio passed away in her home on Friday at the age of 70. Carolyn, aka "Mom, Aunt Carol, Grandma, Great Grandma," and to her one and only love Chuck, "Carol, do YOU want to drive?" will be dearly missed by all who knew her. A quiet lady, she never failed to make everyone...

Mar 8, 2024

Gene Hamilton, 85, of Massillon, Ohio passed away on March 8, 2024. Gene was born on October 31, 1938 to the late Edgar and Muriel Hamilton. Gene was a life long resident of Massillon Ohio growing up on the west side. He loved his town and shared memories of his youth of Saturday matinee cowboy movies at the then...

Mar 8, 2024

Hildreth M. Walker, 89, of Massillon, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord, March 8, 2024, surrounded by her daughters.

She was born in Sutton, West Virginia to McKinley and Faye (Tinney) Kelly.

Preceded in death by her husband Charles, son Carl, daughter Sharon and grandson Joseph.

Survived by daughters Carolyn Branch,...

Mar 7, 2024

Phyllis "Herk" Johnson, 86, of Massillon, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2024. She was born on October 25, 1937, in Oil City, Pennsylvania to the late Luther and Marge Grening.

Herk retired from her surgical nursing career at Massillon Community Hospital but continued to live an active life. She enjoyed spending time putzing in her...