Dec 7, 2023

Theodore O. Koppes, 92, of Massillon, went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife, Marjorie on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Ted was born on July 30, 1931 in North Lawrence, Ohio, the son of the late Robert and Edna Koppes.

Ted was veteran of the United States Air Force and served in the Korean War....

Dec 7, 2023

Allen W. Knight, 77, of Massillon, passed away on December 7, 2023. He was born on February 12, 1946, in West Union, West Virginia, to the late Ancil and Betty (Waldo) Knight.

He was a 1965 graduate of Pennsboro High School in West Virginia. Following graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Army. Allen...

Dec 7, 2023

Cornell Allen Jackson, 56, passed away Thursday, December 7th, 2023. He was born in Massillon, OH on April 4th,1967 to Thomas Jackson and Nellene (McKey) Jackson.

Cornell is preceded in death by his siblings, Patricia Ann Jackson, Antoinette Jackson, and Thomas L. Jackson, Jr..

He is survived by his wife Rebecca Jackson; sisters, Beverly Jackson...

Dec 6, 2023

Daniel Joseph Kress, 77, passed away peacefully at home on December 6, 2023 surrounded by his family after a battle with Leukemia. He grew up in the “grocery business” working in family store Joe Kress IGA in Harrisburg followed by 27 years at Fleming Foods. He graduated from Walsh College and was a Veteran of the Army and served...

Dec 5, 2023

John E. Glutting, 76, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly at his home, on the evening of December 5, 2023. He was born in Massillon on June 23, 1947, to the late Vincent and Mary (Burger) Glutting. A lifelong resident of the area, John graduated in 1966 from Washington High School. He would later graduate from the police academy and...

Dec 5, 2023

"TOGETHER AGAIN"

Tim L. Russ, 81, of Perry Township, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 in Canton, Ohio following a brief illness.

Tim was born on March 7, 1942 in Massillon, Ohio the son of the late George Russ and Mary Russ. Tim was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1959 graduate...

Dec 4, 2023

Mary T. Repp, 97, of Massillon, passed away on December 4, 2023 at home. She was born on April 3, 1926 to the late Martin and Frances (Link) Paul of Massillon, OH.

A lifelong resident of Massillon, Mary was a homemaker and a talented seamstress. She was a member of St. Barbara's Catholic Church.

Mary...

Dec 4, 2023

James L. Baird, Jr., 88, of Canton, passed away on December 4, 2023, after a brief illness. He was born on December 11, 1934, in Charleston, West Virginia, to the late James L. and Nellie (Shooks) Baird.

He was a graduate of the former Timken High School and was also a graduate of the University of Akron...

Dec 3, 2023

Shirley Hayes, 88, of Massillon, Ohio passed away on December 3, 2023. Shirley was born on June 28, 1935, to the late Harry and Esther Mross.

She retired from Massillon Auto Club, and was an avid reader. Shirley enjoyed word search puzzles, shopping, and watching mystery shows on television. She liked being outside doing yard work when...

Dec 1, 2023

Jetta Shanklin, 85, of Massillon, Ohio passed away following a brief illness on December 1, 2023. Jetta was born on November 10, 1938, in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Arden and Oma Thomas.

She retired from Reiter Dairy and was very active in the retirees club. She enjoyed crafts, sewing, and baking the best pies.

Nov 30, 2023

David Leonard Basso, 78, formerly of Massillon, passed away on November 30, 2023, at his home in Hudson, FL.

He was born on April 8, 1945, to the late Leonard and Mary (Bressi) Basso of Canton, OH.

David was a veteran of The United States Marine Corps. He was dedicated to his family. After his...

Nov 26, 2023

Randy L. Endlich, 70, of Massillon, passed away on November 26, 2023. He was born on December 26,1952 in Dover, Ohio, to the late Kenneth D. and Ruth E. (Ault) Endlich.

He was a graduate of New Philadephia High School. He was a longtime member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Massillon and a member of the...

Nov 25, 2023

Patricia A. " Pat" Hill - Covey, 76, "Poinsettia" of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, in Sacramento, CA. Pat was born on November 14, 1947, in Massillon, Ohio, the daughter of the late William and Thelma Montooth.

She was a lifelong resident of Massillon and attended Washington High School. Pat started out in the...

Nov 24, 2023

Charles "Chuck" Wesley Hamby, age 77, of Massillon received his Final Promotion to Heaven on Friday, November 24, 2023.

He was born on March 26, 1946 in Leckie, WV.

Chuck was a veteran of The United States Army. He retired from Diebold after 33 1/2 years of service. He was a charter member and deacon...

Nov 22, 2023

Michael A. "Big Dog" Peters, 63, of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Michael was born on March 9, 1960 in Massillon, Ohio the son of Richard and Beverly (Roque) Peters. He was a lifelong resident of Massillon and attended Tuslaw High School for a period of time and then graduated from Washington High School in 1979....

Nov 21, 2023

Timothy Allen Sampsel, 59, of Massillon, Ohio passed away on November 21, 2023 following a long battle with illness. He was born on October 31, 1964 to the Richard and Jean Sampsel at the Wright Patterson Air Force base in Dayton, Ohio.

Tim was a 1984 graduate of Massillon Washington High School where he was a proud...

Nov 19, 2023

Dr. Phineas Mudanya Nyabera, 70, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on November 19, 2023 at Mercy Cleveland Clinic.

He was born on November 16, 1953 to late Jamin Nyabera and the late Ezina Mudoto Nyabera of Kenya.

He received his Bachelors degree from Kent State University and his Masters from Malone University. He also received...

Nov 19, 2023

Donald L. Burney Jr., 59, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly peacefully in his sleep on November 19, 2023.

He was born on August 4, 1964 in Los Angeles California.

He was a graduate of Rim of the World High School. Don was dedicated to his family and friends. As a young man Don loved to...

Nov 19, 2023

Holly Jeannette Henderson, age 77, of Jackson township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 19, 2023 after a lengthy five year illness.

She was born on June 25, 1946, the daughter of the late Charles (Bus) and Lera (Rowe) Gessner. She lived the majority of her life in Jackson Township attending Jackson High School where she was...

Nov 18, 2023

Anna Marie Herrick, 85, of Massillon, passed away on November 18, 2023, following a brief illness.

She was born on July 4, 1938 to the late Mark and Mary (Barick) Turkal of Massillon, OH.

Anna’s life was a life of service.

She graduated Washington High School in the class of 1956 and served...