Aug 31, 2023

On August 31, 2023, Heaven gained an Angel of the Almighty God. Jackelyn "Jackie" R. Howe, 78, of Massillon, Ohio passed away at Aultman Hospital. She was born on September 23, 1944, the oldest child of the late Kenneth and Phyllis (Kinkead) Paul in Massillon. Jackie was a 1962 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. She married James "Jim"...

Aug 30, 2023

On August 30, 2023, our extraordinary dad, James “Jim” Thomas passed away surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his infant son Tommy, his parents James and Elizabeth Thomas, as well as his brothers-in law Bill Meismer and Erv Miller.

Jim was born on June 1, 1936, in Aultman Hospital. He recalls his...

Aug 30, 2023

Robert Paul Jones, 83, of Massillon, Ohio passed away on August 30, 2023. He was born on September 19, 1939, to the late Harold and Verna (Brannan) Jones.

Robert loved to go camping, fishing and hunting with the love of his life. He loved spending time and traveling with his family. Robert was loved by many, he...

Aug 30, 2023

Mark James Grizzard.

Mark recently battled a recent medical illness and hospitalization, still his passing on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 was unexpected.

Born in Massillon, Ohio on March 10, 1970 to Nadine and Charles Grizzard. He is preceded in death by his father, Brother William Martin, and Sisters Wanda Hood and Sally Grizzard.

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Aug 29, 2023

Aurora L. Waltz, 83, of Massillon, passed away on August 29, 2023. She was born on February 7, 1940 to the late Hilario and Maria Zuniga at Oxnard, California. She married Leslie "Les" Waltz on February 14, 1971 and they shared 52 years together until her passing.

Aurora worked as a Beautician early in her life, but...

Aug 28, 2023

Richard "Scott" Guy, age 59, of Massillon, passed away on August 28, 2023. He was born on December 13, 1963 to Rose Guy and the late James E. Guy Jr. in Atlanta, Georgia. He was a 1982 graduate of Northwest High School in Canal Fulton.

Scott was a Jack of all trades, working as a carpenter, plumber,...

Aug 27, 2023

Jacqueline Snyder McLain passed away on Sunday, August 27 at 97 years of age as she sat peacefully in her chair waiting for her ride to church. She sat overlooking Lake Cable and her gardens that had provided her so much beauty and appreciation for nature these past months. Always an exceptionally regarded woman and well known as the...

Aug 27, 2023

Raymond "Ray" Edward Jones, 68, of Massillon, Ohio passed away on August 27, 2023.

Ray was born on November 29, 1954, Canton, Ohio to Donald Jones and Margaret Wolfenden.

Ray was a 1973 graduate of Jackson High School. He owned along with his brother, Buckeye Protective Services Inc. He was involved in the Hall of...

Aug 27, 2023

Cynthia J. "Cindy" Britzman-Hassig, 77, of Canton, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Cindy was born on June 2, 1946 in Canton, Ohio. She is the daughter of the late Norman and Irene (Gang) Weaver. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1964 graduate of Perry High School. Cindy has touched a lot of lives...

Aug 24, 2023

William Richard Waller, 87, of Massillon, passed away peacefully at Aultman Hospital on August 24, 2023. He was born in Massillon on August 18, 1936, to the late William and Mary (Boucher) Waller.

Bill was a 1954 graduate of Massillon Washington High School where he was proud to be the team manager of the football team. Upon...

Aug 23, 2023

Gerald “Gary” Durant, 75, of Massillon, passed away on August 23,2023. He was born on March 2, 1948, to the late Eugene and Jean (Bookless) Durant.

Gary was a 1967 graduate of Fairless High School. He attended Kent Stark State before being drafted into the Army where he proudly served his country during the Vietnam War.

Aug 23, 2023

Patricia "Pat" Smith, 75, of Navarre, Ohio passed away on August 23, 2023. She was born on December 14, 1947, to the late James and F. Jeanne Miller. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Barbara Elliott and Cynthia Ross; and her dear cousin, Cindy Reese.

Pat was a 1966 graduate of Massillon Washington High...

Aug 22, 2023

Maria Madeline Pugh, 72, of Massillon, passed away on August 22, 2023 at Altercare of Navarre, following a long illness.

She was born on November 10, 1950 to the late Anthony and Elizabeth (Borsi) Santabarbara of Cleveland, OH.

A graduate of Marymount High School, Class of 1969. She retired from driving school bus for Jackson...

Aug 22, 2023

Larry S. Miller, 67, of Massillon, passed away on August 22, 2023, after a short period of declining health. He was born on November 4, 1955, in Canton to Loy Miller and Nola Bennett.

He was a graduate of Tuslaw High School and was employed for over 20 years at Smith Dairy as a truck driver.

Aug 21, 2023

Vidyaben Patel, 87, of Jackson Township, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023. Vidyaben was born on November 3, 1935 to Motibhai and Zaverben Patel.

She is survived by her children, Ashokbhai Patel, Sangita Patel, and Dinesh Patel; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2023 from...

Aug 21, 2023

Doris Elaine Wertz, 85, of Massillon, passed away on August 21, 2023 at University Hospital.

She was born on July 8, 1938 to the late Charles and Helen (Trotter) Wertz of Massillon, OH.

A graduate of Jackson High School, Class of 1956. She retired from Eaton Corporation after 42 years. She was an active researcher...

Aug 17, 2023

Timothy J. Palaski, 73, of Massillon, passed away on August 17, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 16, 1950, in Massillon, to the late Martin and Frances (Mrofka) Palaski.

Tim attended St. Mary Catholic School and was a proud 1968 graduate of Massillon High School. He was a lifelong...

Aug 16, 2023

James "Jim" W. Hood, 65, of Massillon, passed away on August 16, 2023. He was born on April 9, 1958 to the late August and Frieda (Cain) Hood in Cambridge, OH. He married Elizabeth Rolleston on January 16, 1982 and they shared 41 years together until his passing.

Jim worked as a Truck Driver for Advanced Drainage...

Aug 13, 2023

Opal M. Manack, 93, of Navarre and recently Uniontown, passed away unexpectedly on August 13, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic / Mercy Hospital.

She was born on January 4, 1930 to the late Leo and Grace (Meek) Leggett of Urichsville, OH.

Opal was a graduate of Navarre High School, Class of 1947. She was a member...

Aug 11, 2023

Anissa M. Phillips, 47, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2023 at home.

She was born on July 4, 1976 to the late Robert Phillips and Dawn (Kozauer) Simonson of Massillon, OH.

Anissa was a graduate of Perry High School and was self-employed. She was a very private person. She loved dogs, cooking,...