Aug 9, 2023

Tawni Lee Wagner, 51, of Perry Township, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Tawni was born on June 17, 1972 in Weirton, West Virginia, the daughter of Mark and Beverly (Wright) Montgomery.

Tawni was a 1990 graduate of Perry High School. She worked for Polymer Packaging for the majority of her working career...

Aug 9, 2023

Judith "Judy"Ann Webb, 77, of Massillon, passed away on August 9, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 14, 1945 in Lansing, Michigan to the late Howard and Mary (Lenneman) McCrumb. She married Jackson Thomas Jr. on June 01, 1964 and they shared 19 years together until his passing in 1983. She married Wayne Webb...

Aug 9, 2023

Samantha Brannan, 35, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away August 9, 2023. She was born on June 10, 1988.

Samantha enjoyed spending time at the beach and Lake Erie. She liked to paint, and spend time outdoors, specifically growing vegetables to share with her family and members of the community. In life, Samantha cared deeply for others, in...

Aug 8, 2023

Khi'Zire Shakur-Lewis Conley, passed away on August 8, 2023 after 8 short days with his loving family. Khi'Zire was born on July 31, 2023 to Markell Albright and Mickaylee Inman.

Through all his pain, Khi'Zire remained happy. His family is beyond grateful for him.

Some people never get to meet their heroes, but we gave...

Aug 8, 2023

Donna M. Yant, 94, of Massillon passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Donna was born on February 3, 1929 in Massillon, Ohio the daughter of the late Raymond and Barbara (Heintz) Gehring. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1947 graduate of Washington High School. She owned and operated Donna's Daycare and Preschool from 1963 till...

Aug 7, 2023

Grace A. Dolvin, 92, of Massillon, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 7, 2023. Grace was born on May 17, 1931 in Hopedale , Ohio the daughter of the late Harley and Irene McAfee. Grace was a faithful member of the Massillon Baptist Temple were she faithfully served along side her husband, Dr. Jay Dolvin....

Aug 6, 2023

The fight and consequences of cancer has finally come to an end for, David (Moe) Kraynick, of Canton, Ohio who passed away

on August 6, 2023 at the age of 69.He was born in Windber, PA on March 12, 1954 and was a son of Josef and Helen (Spenik)

Kraynick. With the rest of the...

Aug 5, 2023

Lt. Colonel Harold J. Leone, 91, of New Franklin, passed away on August 5, 2023 . He was born on February 22, 1932 to the late Antonio and Perrie (Dale) Leone at Flushing, Ohio.

Harold served his country for 40 years in the U.S Army serving during the Korean Conflict, and retired as a Lt. Colonel. He...

Aug 4, 2023

Steven Gibbons, 63, of Uniontown, loving son to the late Jack and Diane (Diotale) Gibbons, passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 4, 2023.

He was born in Massillon on December 19, 1959, and was a 1978 graduate of Perry High School. Following graduation, Steve attended and graduated from Kent State University with a master’s degree....

Aug 3, 2023

Gregory J. Campisi, 54, of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at his residence. Gregory was born on March 28, 1969, in Massillon, the son of Anthony and Theresa (Negri) Campisi. Greg was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1987 graduate of Washington High School. He worked for Panther Trucking Company. He enjoyed target shooting, gambling,...

Aug 1, 2023

Bethlehem V. Gatsios, 92, of Massillon, passed away on August 1, 2023.

She was born on September 15, 1930 to Christ and Catherine (Ralli) Vattos of Massillon, OH.

A graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1948, Beth began her career in banking and eventually became the first female vice president in Stark County. After...

Jul 30, 2023

William "Bill" H. Hrabak, age 79, passed away on July 30, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 05, 1943 to the late Joe and Alice Hrabak. He was a 1961 graduate of Maple Heights High School. Bill served in the U.S. Army Reserves during the Vietnam War. He married the love...

Jul 27, 2023

Robin D. Lynn, 66, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on July 27, 2023.

He was born on August 30, 1956 to Norman D. and Pauline F. (Bridgeford) Lynn of Massillon, OH.

Robin was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1974 and was a United States Air Force veteran and also served in the...

Jul 27, 2023

Andy Lillo, 61, of Massillon, passed away at his residence on Thursday, July 27, 2023. Robert was born on February 27, 1962, in Massillon, Ohio, the son of Robert Lillo and Carole (Lillo) Chabot.

He was a 1980 graduate of Washington High School. Andy worked for Ziegler Bolt for 38 years prior to his passing. He was...

Jul 27, 2023

Roberta "Bobbie" Jean Lackey, 85, of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023, following a period of declining health. Roberta was born on February 7, 1938, in Massillon, Ohio, the daughter of the late Robert and Margaret (Biddle) Liggett. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1956 graduate of Washington High School. Bobbie enjoyed crocheting, sewing,...

Jul 25, 2023

Julie A Critchfield of Massillon passed away on Tuesday July 25, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. Julie was born in Newark, Ohio on April 13, 1944 to the late Charles and the late Dorothy Coup (nee Mercer). She graduated in 1962 from Washington High School. She later married the love of her life Bill (William G) on...

Jul 23, 2023

Robert G. Dupper, 91, of Canton, passed away on July 23, 2023. He was born on June 11, 1932 in Canton to the late Clifford and Helen (Eckman) Dupper.

He was a 1950 graduate of the former Timken High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. Bob had 42...

Jul 22, 2023

Frances "Francey" Wantz Hummel, 95, of Massillon and Millersburg, passed away on July 22, 2023. She was born on August 12, 1927 to Frank and Madeline (Schott) Wantz at Massillon, Ohio. She married Hubert H. Hummel on August 19 1949, and they shared almost 65 years until his passing in 2014.

Francey was a Military wife and...

Jul 20, 2023

Geraldine Brisbine, 100, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Geraldine was born on August 26, 1922 in Defiance, Ohio to the late John and Mary McGill.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband Floyd Brisbine, her son Jeffery Brisbine, and grandson David Brisbine.

Geraldine...

Jul 20, 2023

Lynette Suzanne Eklund left this life on Thursday, July 20, 2023, after a brief but serious illness. She was born in Wheeling, WV to Nelle and Wilbur Maurer on July 23, 1949, and lived in Cadiz, OH for the first few years of her life. Lyn and her family moved to Massillon, OH before she started elementary school, and...