Oct 17, 2023

Joshua E. Bair, 47, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on October 17, 2023.

He was born on November 28, 1975 in Garden Grove, CA.

Josh worked as a Auto Mechanic for Duane's Auto. He was a dedicated father and friend. Josh was very ornery and may of looked tough, but was actually a "Teddy Bair"....

Oct 16, 2023

Rocky L. Lippert, born February 17,1969 to the late Robert Lippert Sr. and Jacqueline Julia Lippert, was called home to be with the Lord, Monday, October 16,2023. Rocky Lippert obtained his education from OH Stark County School System, where he attended Gibbs Elementary, Hartford Junior High, and Perry High School.

Rocky (Creep Dawg) Lippert as his boys...

Oct 16, 2023

Helen Smith, 90, of Massillon passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 16, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Helen was born to the late Vasillios W. and Katherine (Pajack) Moulos on January 27, 1933, and was a graduate of Washington High School.

She was adored by her family and had a gift of...

Oct 16, 2023

Mary A. Limbach, 67, of Massillon, passed away on October 16, 2023, at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. She was born in Massillon on July 18, 1956, to Hoy and Dorothy (Smith) Boone.

She was a proud 1974 graduate of Washington High School.

Mary worked for Heartland Behavioral Health where she dedicated most of her life...

Oct 16, 2023

Barbara M. Wagner, 74, of Massillon, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 16, 2023. She was born in Canton, Ohio on January 14, 1949 to the late Robert and Claire Roud (nee Niemiec).

Barb graduated from Lehman High School in 1967 and attended Portage Lakes Career Center where she completed training in...

Oct 16, 2023

Craig W. Smith, age 67, of Canton, OH passed away on October 16, 2023 after a long illness.

He was born on November 21, 1955 to the late Calvin and Marie Smith.

Craig graduated from the University of Akron, where he met his wife of 44 years, Donna. He is also survived by his son,...

Oct 15, 2023

Robert L. Toth, 66, of Massillon, passed away on October 15, 2023, at home, surrounded by his caring family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Teresa (Andrews) Toth and his loving children, Sean Toth and Jamie Mallette. There are no services planned at this time, but messages of support and sympathy may be left at...

Oct 15, 2023

Allen James Knish, 77, of Navarre, passed away at home on October 15, 2023, following a brief illness.

He was born on October 11, 1946 to the late Alex Knish, Sr and the late Evelyn (Hager) Gage of Cleveland, OH.

Allen was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving on the USS Saratoga (CVA-60)...

Oct 14, 2023

Donna Mae Johnson, 86, of Canton, passed away on October 14, 2023 at home, following an extended illness.

She was born on June 12, 1937 to the late Irvin and Mabel (Domer) Goss in Sugarcreek, OH.

Donna was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1956. She loved sewing, crafting, baking, gardening and reminiscing...

Oct 14, 2023

Denise “Cissy” Tyson, 67, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2023. She was born in Canton, Ohio on July 3, 1956, to the late Dennis and Erma (Muse) Tyson.

Cissy was a 1974 graduate of Canton McKinley. She worked very hard throughout her life, beginning with Park Farms where she retired from after 20+ years...

Oct 13, 2023

Carol Meyer, 86, of Massillon, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on October 13 ,2023.

She was born in 1937 in Fairmont, WV to Hazel and James R. Hartley.

Carol attended West Fairmont High School before studying Physical Education at Fairmont State College. She received her Master’s degree from The College of Mount...

Oct 13, 2023

Gail A. Lombardi, 66, of Perry Township, passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2023, at the Cleveland Clinic. She was born on July 31, 1957, in Massillon to the late Andrew and Millie (Listiak) Bednar.

Gail was a 1975 graduate of Jackson High School. She then worked as a letter carrier for the postal service in Massillon...

Oct 13, 2023

Judith J. Hagerty, 82, of Perry Township, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023 following a lengthy illness. Judith was born on August 2, 1941 in Massillon, Ohio the daughter of the late Russell and Pearl (Wesie) Rodocker. Judy was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1959 graduate of Washington High School. Judy retired from DLH Industries...

Oct 12, 2023

Our beloved Michelle Lynn Motz- Pettis, age 54 of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2023. She was born on November 8, 1968 to Ruth (Carmichael) Motz and the late Robert W. Motz.

If you had the pleasure to know Michelle, you’d know how beautiful her spirit really was. She had a way of making all...

Oct 12, 2023

Sandra K. Easterly, 81, of Perry Township, passed away following a brief illness on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Sandy was born on November 2, 1941 in Canton, Ohio the daughter of the late Kenneth and Lena (Keats) Homman. Sandy was a lifelong resident of the area and was in the first graduating class at Perry High School. She volunteered...

Oct 11, 2023

Tim E. Dixon, 83, of Perry Township, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Tim was born on March 24, 1940 in Canton, Ohio, the son of the late Herbert and Evelyn (Crawford) Dixon, Jr. He was raised by his grandparents, Herbert M. and Mary M. Dixon. Tim was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1958...

Oct 10, 2023

Janis Sue Weltlich, 85, of Dalton, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. She was born on November 10, 1937 to the late Donald and Helen (Timney) McFarren.

Janis was a 1955 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. After graduating, she was employed by the former Enterprise Aluminum Company where she worked as a bookkeeper in...

Oct 8, 2023

James Edward “Jim” Friedrichsen Jr, 79, of Massillon, peacefully passed away on October 8, 2023 at Mercy Medical, following a brief illness to be reunited with his beloved wife Penny.

He was born on July 12, 1944 as the eldest child to the late James E. and Marguerite E. (Painter) Friedrichsen Sr of Massillon, OH.

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Oct 5, 2023

Patricia Aileen Tekaucic (Stevens) passed away on October 5, 2023 at the age of 82. Aileen is survived by Kurt Andrew (son), Mary Anne (Breitzig - Daughter - in - Law), Dave Stevens (brother), Kyle, Kelsea and Zane (grand-children). Aileen was preceded in death by Rudy (husband), Val-Christopher (son), Tamara (daughter), Dale and Jeanne Stevens (parents), Lorna (sister) and...

Oct 4, 2023

Susan H. Larke, age 66, of Massillon passed away on Wednesday October 4, 2023, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on July 15, 1957, to the late Paul and Maxine Daniluk in Canton, Ohio and was one of seven children. Susan graduated from Perry High School, class of 1975.

Susan married the love...