Dec 23, 2023

June Marie (Caldwell) Rogers, age 92, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2023 in Massillon. She was born to the late Roy and Clara (Kuntz) Caldwell on June 9, 1931 in Massillon. June graduated from Washington High School in 1949 and from the Massillon City Hospital School of Nursing in 1952. She married her loving husband, the late Alan...

Dec 22, 2023

James "Jim" A. Walker, 71, passed away Friday, December 22nd in Massillon, Ohio from a long illness.

Jimmy was born in Massillon, Ohio on June 30, 1952, to Walter and Ethel (Huwig) Walker, both now deceased.

Jim is survived by his sister, Susan M. Walker Bierly, brother Philip Walker and sister, Jacque Sikora, and was...

Dec 22, 2023

Brenda S. Schaffner, 67, of Alliance, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023. Brenda was born on July 31, 1956 in Massillon, the daughter of the late Carl and Opal Manack.

She enjoyed crocheting, knitting and crafts. Brenda enjoyed taking her dog Daisy for walks. She loved spending time with her family. She frequently enjoyed attending church...

Dec 22, 2023

Mona Saltsman Schultz (Gween), age 95, passed away at home on December 22, 2023, after a lengthy illness. She lived most of her adult life in Massillon, Ohio.

After marrying Edward Saltsman in 1950, she continued to teach elementary school (mostly at Gorrell) and started her family. She had 2 girls, Jane Rich (Stan) of IN and...

Dec 21, 2023

Laurie Ann Grant, 70, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2023 at home.

She was born on July 14, 1953 to the late James and Rosemary (Lichtmas) Grant of Massillon, OH.

Laurie worked in several factories and retired from MCA Sign.Also worked part time as a bartender/waitress in clubs in the area. She...

Dec 20, 2023

Edith L. Scott, 97, of Massillon, passed away on December 20, 2023. She was born on January 10, 1926, in Lewisville, Ohio to the late S. Leonard and Margery (Robinson) Zetty.

Edith worked in the food industry for most of her life. She owned the Village Dutchman in Dalton from 1979-1992. After retirement, Edith continued waitressing at...

Dec 20, 2023

Susan R. Roush, 53, of Massillon, passed away at home and surrounded by her loving family, on December 20, 2023, after a courageous, 14-month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on December 8, 1970, in Alliance, Ohio to Magdalene (Bacon) Shaffer.

Susie was a graduate of Massillon Washington High School. She worked for US Acute Care...

Dec 19, 2023

Fay Alexander, 68, of Massillon, passed away on December 19, 2023 at Legends Care Center.

She was born on May 19, 1955 in Zanesville, OH.

A graduate of Tuslaw High School, Class of 1973, she attended Kent State University and worked as a Sr. Tax Preparer for H&R Block. Fay was a member of First...

Dec 19, 2023

Jim R. Cooperider, 83, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Jim was born on September 7, 1940 in Akron, Ohio the son of the late Robert Cooperider and Margaret Dominic. Jim was a resident of Massillon, Ohio for the last 52 years. Jim retired from Giant Eagle as a Meat Department Manager after 30 years...

Dec 19, 2023

Audrey "Audi" A. Kauffman, 89, of Massillon, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 19, 2023.

She was born on April 28, 1934 to the late J. Harry and Geneva (Sibila) Scharver of Massillon, OH.

Audi was a member of Divine Mercy Parrish St Joseph's, worked in information technology at Superior's Meats and retired...

Dec 18, 2023

Roberta Jane Hassman, 87, of Massillon, passed away on December 18, 2023, at Amherst Meadows Nursing Center with her family by her side.

She was born on October 7, 1936, to the late Kenneth and Margaret (Coulter) Davis of Logan, WV.

Roberta was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1954. She retired from...

Dec 17, 2023

Robert Michael Wahl, 85, of Massillon, passed away on December 17, 2023 at Brewster Parke.

He was born on February 11, 1938 to the late Otto and Hazel (McCammon) Wahl of Canton, OH.

Bob owned and operated Bob Wahl Auto Repair and Service in Venice, FL and was a member of Epiphany Cathedral Catholic Church....

Dec 17, 2023

Olive Moser, 93, of Massillon, Ohio passed away on December 17, 2023. She was born on May 16, 1930, in Fleming, Ohio to the late Okey and Ethel (Wilson) Sees.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Simon Moser Jr.; brother, Marion Sees; and sister, Ruth McGill....

Dec 14, 2023

Thomas Darrell Zahler, 91, of Canton, passed away peacefully at home on December 14, 2023.

He was born on November 4, 1932 to the late George and Leona (Weidman) Zahler of Canton.

Tom graduated from Timken Vocational School in 1950 and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War attaining the rank of staff...

Dec 14, 2023

Sandra "Sandi" Maier, 78, of Canton, Ohio passed away on December 14, 2023. Sandra was born on July 18, 1945, Canton, Ohio to the late Charles and Florence (Beard) Bailey.

She retired from America's Choice Title where she worked as a real estate closing agent. Sandi loved Jazz and Blues music, she enjoyed dancing and had a...

Dec 13, 2023

Gary Cowan, 63, of Massillon, Ohio passed away on December 13, 2023. Gary was born on August 23, 1960, Massillon, Ohio to the late Olin and Elizabeth "Betty" (Burtt) Cowan.

He had 23 years of service for Plain Local Schools. Gary was a member of the American Softball Association since the early 2000's, after transitioning from playing...

Dec 12, 2023

Tracy L. Jackson Jones, 60, of Booneville, Mississippi, formerly of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Tracy was born on March 12, 1963 in Rantoul, IL, the daughter of Thomas Jackson and Anna Huffman.

She attended Massillon Washington High School. Tracy served as a caregiver in the mental health field....

Dec 12, 2023

Joyce F. Cozby, 70, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly at her home on December 12, 2023. She was born on February 10, 1953, in Venezuela to the late Gerardus and Clara (Yrausquin-Aldama) Fernandez and was 1 of 13 children.

She worked as a claim’s service assistant at State Farm and retired after 15 years. Following retirement, Joyce...

Dec 10, 2023

Timothy Lee Gowins, 66, of Massillon, passed away on December 10, 2023 at Aultman Hospital.

He was born on April 27, 1957 to the late Jerry and Carol (Reidle) Gowins of Massillon, OH.

Tim was a graduate of Washington High School and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He is known for being...

Dec 7, 2023

Ruth L. Preece passed away peacefully on December 7, 2023. She was born on September 23, 1935 to the late Kenneth and Rachel Safreed.

A 1953 graduate of Jackson High School, she married Richard Preece in 1954. They celebrated 66 years of marriage up to his passing in 2021. She was a homemaker most of her life...