May 1, 2024

Leonard A. Badertscher, 77, of Perry Township, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Leonard was born in Wooster, Ohio on June 13, 1946 the son of the late Lester and Thelma (Leaman) Badertscher.

Leonard was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Jackson High School. He was a United States Navy veteran and served...

May 1, 2024

Robert M. Hess Jr., age 89 of Massillon, passed away after a brief illness on May 1, 2024. Robert was born on May 12, 1934 in Massillon to Robert M. and Kathryn Zang Hess.

Robert attended Washington High School in Massillon and The Kiski college-preparatory school in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania. He served in the U.S. Army and was...

Apr 30, 2024

Lerry Elleck Torrian "Deuce" Crable, 73, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on April 30, 2024 at Aultman Hospital.

He was born on December 29, 1950 in Tallahassee, FL.

He was a graduate of Washington High School and attended Stark State College. Lerry retired from Union Drawn/ Republic Steel. He was a member of Friendship Baptist...

Apr 29, 2024

Gloria Jean Fowler, age 92, passed away on Monday, April 29th, 2024 at her home.

Gloria was born on December 17, 1931 in Uhrichsville, OH to the late John and Grace (Meek) Leggett.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her late husband, Charles Fowler; children Kathy (Charles) Minor and Rodney...

Apr 29, 2024

Daniel Leroy Bennett, 83, of Perry Township, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 29, 2024. Daniel was born on April 7, 1941 in Massillon, OH the son of the late Earl and Mary (Wade) Bennett.

Daniel was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1960 graduate of Washington High School. Following high...

Apr 28, 2024

Scott M. Simler, 42, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 28, 2024 in Massillon, Ohio. Scott was born on September 22, 1981 in Massillon, Ohio to John Simler and Kathy Wiskofske.

Scott was a kind and gentle soul. He made lasting impressions on everyone he knew. Scott was a prolific artist, he...

Apr 27, 2024

Marjorie J. Lalinsky, age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Marjorie was born March 5, 1934 in Massillon, OH to the late Eugene and Edith Shonk.

Marjorie will be missed by her loving children Denise (Tom) Gill, Valerie (Dan) Welcheck, and Melody Lalinsky and adoring granddaughter Erin Gill.

The family...

Apr 27, 2024

Diane Marie (Zandt) Leisy, 66, of Massillon, passed away following an extended illness on April 27, 2024 at Aultman Hospital.

She was born on January 30, 1958 in Canton, OH.

She was a graduate of Perry High School and worked for the former Massillon City Hospital and the Massillon City Schools. Diane enjoyed spending time...

Apr 25, 2024

Darrel Gene Sutton, 73, of Massillon, went home to be with Our Lord on Friday, April 26, 2024. Darrel was born on May 4, 1950 in Wooster, Ohio the son of the late Ralph and Clara (McKisic) Sutton.

He was a graduate of Dalton High School and went on to graduate from Kent State University while playing...

Apr 25, 2024

Richard Lee Judy, 89, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Aultman Hospital following a lengthy illness. Richard was born in Canton, OH on September 9, 1934 the son of the late Gerald and Grace (Wright) Judy.

Richard was a lifelong resident of Massillon. He proudly served our country in the Air Force during the Korean...

Apr 25, 2024

Alice Grace Fazzone, 90, of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Alice was born on October 23, 1933 in New Castle, PA the daughter of the late J. Roy and Helen (Edgar) Templeton.

She was raised on a farm in Belle Center, Ohio and continued to enjoy gardening throughout her life. She received her Bachelor...

Apr 24, 2024

Margaret Darlene LaPorte, 78, of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Margaret was born on October 5, 1945 in Walnutcreek, OH the daughter of the late Price and Ova (Nolan) Forester.

Margaret was a resident of Massillon and a 1964 graduate of Washington High School. She married 'The love of her life' Robert L. LaPorte...

Apr 23, 2024

George A.Harrigan, 86, of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. George was born on January 18, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio the son of the late William and Doris (Coddington) Harrigan.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Richard, Frank, Kenneth, and Jim Harrigan.

George graduated from Salem High...

Apr 23, 2024

Vernon A. Smith, 92, of Massillon, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 23, 2024.

He was born in Struthers, Ohio on March 28,1932. Vernon cherished the simple joys of life. He was an avid golfer, often found on the greens perfecting his swing or enjoying a round with his friends. He had a deep...

Apr 20, 2024

John Alan Boring, 62, of Perry Township, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 20, 2024. John was born on May 5, 1961 in Canton, Ohio the son of the late F."Blair" and Donna Boring.

John was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1979 graduate of Perry High School. He started Washington Products Inc. many years...

Apr 20, 2024

David L. Laps, 78, of Massillon, passed away on April 20, 2024, following an illness at Amherst Meadows Nursing Center.

He was born on May 13, 1945 to the late Frank and Beulah (Harmon) Laps of Massillon, OH.

A graduate of Washington High School Class of 1963 and he received his bachelors degree from Walsh...

Apr 18, 2024

Dustin Hamilton Orr, 43, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly at home on April 18, 2024.

He was born on October 22, 1980 to the late David Orr and Diana (Strong) Orr of Canton, OH.

He was a graduate of Massillon Christian School and worked as an HR Generalist for River City Solutions. An avid sports...

Apr 18, 2024

Robert J. Ivan Sr, 86, of Massillon, passed away following a brief illness on April 18, 2024 at Aultman Hospital.

He was born on October 20, 1937 to the late Donald and Helen (Kobielarski) Ivan of Massillon, OH.

A graduate of Washington High School, Robert retired from the Timken Company in October 1999. He was...

Apr 17, 2024

Howard Smith, 93, of Navarre, Ohio passed away on April 17, 2024. He was born on June 23, 1930, in Massillon, Ohio to the late Leon and Thelma Smith.

Howard was a Sergeant in the Korean War. He served proudly in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953.

God, grant that I may live...

Apr 16, 2024

Jack R. Young, of Massillon, passed away April 16, 2024.

Jack was born, on June 21, 1941, in Massillon, OH to the late Ralph and Pauline (Morningstar) Young. Jack was a Massillon Washington High School Graduate, Class of ’59. He retired from Ohio Drilling Company in Massillon after 40+ years of employment. In 1963, Jack married the...