Jun 26, 2023

Ronald C. Lint Sr., 80, of Massillon, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023. Ronald was born on April 15, 1943, in Massillon, Ohio, the son of the late Calvin and Fern (Easterly) Lint. Ron worked for ECKO Housewares and retired after 35 years of service. He enjoyed camping, fishing, reading, watching Westerns, Guardians baseball, and spending time with...

Jun 24, 2023

Seth M. Rittenhouse, 35, of Massillon, Ohio, passed peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, June 24, 2023. He was born on March 30, 1988 to John and Loretta (Allen) Rittenhouse.

Seth was a loving father, brother, son and uncle. He was Cleveland Indian's number 1 fan and loved sports, softball being his second love. He played sports...

Jun 24, 2023

Thomas E. Kaiser, 80, of Perry Township, passed away on June 24, 2023. He was born on July 21, 1942, in Martins Ferry, Ohio to the late Edward and Doris (Ramsey) Kaiser.

He graduated from New Philadelphia high school and proudly served his country in the United States Navy.

Tom worked as a sales representative...

Jun 24, 2023

Antoinette "Momo" Rose Garvey, 88, of Massillon, passed away peacefully at her daughter's residence on June 24, 2023. She was born on April 20, 1935 to the late Dominic and Nunziata (Tecca) Russo in Canton, OH. She was a 1953 graduate of McKinley High School. She married the love of her life Patrick Garvey on September 08, 1956. Together...

Jun 23, 2023

Emma M. Ison, 91, of Canton, passed away peacefully at her son’s home on June 23, 2023. She was born on February 1, 1932 in Louisa, Kentucky, to the late Myrl and Alda (Fyffe) Diamond.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John “Ben” Ison, son Timothy Render, brothers Homer, Clifford,...

Jun 23, 2023

Roger R. Jacobsen, 72, of Massillon, passed away on June 23, 2023 with his loving wife by his side. He was born on July 26, 1950 in Canton to the late Elmer and Bernice (Berry) Jacobsen.

Roger was also preceded in death by his daughter Tracy Jacobsen and brothers Russell, James, and infant brother Lawrence Jacobsen, all...

Jun 22, 2023

David Lee Moore, 71, of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023. David was born in Massillon on July 27, 1951 the son of the late Charles and Mary (Stilgenbauer) Moore. He was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1969 graduate of Washington High School. He was a proud United States Army veteran and served our country...

Jun 21, 2023

Marjorie Catherine Strauss, 93, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. She was born on January 3, 1930 in Canton, Ohio to the late Martin and Catherine (Frantz) Strasser.

Marge loved flowers, playing cards, traveling and entertaining family and friends. She made jewelry and sold it to family and friends. Marge was a homemaker,...

Jun 19, 2023

Naomi Jo Meek-Snyder, 81, formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away on June 19, 2023.

She was born on February 18, 1942 to the late Jontie and Louise (Belt) Garretson at Postboy, OH.

Naomi retired from Massillon State Hospital. She was a very social person, enjoyed being out and about. She was a member of The...

Jun 19, 2023

Anna B. Maxheimer, 91, of Massillon, passed away on June 19, 2023. She was born on October 7, 1931, in Servia, West Virginia to the late Okey and Emma (Hunt) Young.

Anna worked in housekeeping at the former Massillon Community Hospital for over 20 years.

She is survived by her husband Marvin Maxheimer whom she...

Jun 17, 2023

Robert "Bob" Dennis, 64, of Perry, Twp., passed away on June 17, 2023. He was born on June 04, 1959 in Massillon, Ohio to the late Joyce and Melvin Dennis.

Bob was a Heavy Equipment Operator for his brother, Mel Dennis and in recent years his nephew Justin Dennis at Mr. Mulch for over 25 years. He...

Jun 17, 2023

Kenneth "Pops" Avins, 76, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Kenneth was born on May 19, 1947 to the late Earl and Bernice (Goodall) Avins.

Kenneth retired from Norton Environmental in 2012. He loved horses and was a barrel racer. He worked at stables where he took care of over 40 horses. He...

Jun 17, 2023

On 6/17/2023 the world unexpectedly lost an amazing, strong, kind and loving woman following a sudden illness. Tracy Lynn Knauf passed away at the young age of 54; too early of an age for this brilliant light to be extinguished. The number of lives she has saved as well as changed for the better is incalculable. She was kind...

Jun 16, 2023

Mary Jane "Dana" Gibson, 70, of Massillon, passed away on June 16, 2023 at Amherst Meadows Nursing Center.

She was born on January 28, 1953 to the late Charles and Mary (Lopez) Gibson of Fairmont, WV.

Mary Jane was a graduate of Fairmont High School, Class of 1970 and received her associates degree in Social...

Jun 15, 2023

Paul "Bud" Shonk, 86, of Massillon, Ohio passed away on June 15, 2023. Paul was born on December 14, 1936, in Massillon, Ohio to the late Paul and Thelma Shonk.

Paul retired in 1994 from Dominion Energy. Paul was an avid bow hunter who mentored many archers. He was a founding member of the Crystal Springs Bowhunter's...

Jun 15, 2023

Timothy D. McCune, 64, of Massillon, passed away on June 15, 2023 following a brief illness.

He was born on February 27, 1959 to the late Herbert McCune and Reliah (Abbott) McCune of Massillon, OH.

Tim was a graduate of Fairless High School, Class of 1977 and he worked as supervisor for many years in...

Jun 14, 2023

Ned A. Harvey of Jackson Township went to heaven June 14, 2023. He was the only child of Arthur and Kathleen (Gerber) Harvey, born September 30, 1942.

He was husband to Barbara for 57 years. He was dad to Tig (Nate) Held, Tad (Denise) Harvey, Teal Harvey and Jo (Mike) Wheeler; and Poppy to Andrew, Kady, Natalie,...

Jun 13, 2023

Donald S. Beitel, 64, of Massillon, passed away at his home on June 13, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Massillon on August 13, 1958, to the late William and Mardella (Feller) Beitel.

Don was a proud 1977 graduate of Massillon High School. He was a former member of Massillon Baptist Temple and...

Jun 12, 2023

Charles J. Olenick passed away peacefully on June 12, 2023. Born in Johnstown, PA on July 1, 1924.

He was employed by Ford Motor until retiring. Charles served in the U.S. Army CBI. He lived at Lake Cable for 28 years where he enjoyed fishing. He loved travelling, bowling, sports, big band music, but mostly spending time...

Jun 12, 2023

Gerald F. Moffitt, 79, of North Canton, passed away on June 12, 2023 at Bethany Nursing Home, following an extended illness.

He was born on August 3, 1943 to the late Braudy and Sibyl (Blaylock) Moffitt of Bonlee, North Carolina.

Jerry was a graduate of Grimsley High School in North Carolina and East Tennessee State...