Roy G. Hambach
May 30, 2023
Roy G. Hambach, 74, of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Roy was born on September 16, 1948, in Massillon, the son of the late Roy and Rose (Horvath) Hambach. He was a 1966 graduate of Washington High School. Roy worked for the Timken Steel Co. and retired after 44 years of service. He was a lifelong...
May E. Sweany
May 30, 2023
May Elizabeth (Duffy) Sweany of Massillon, Ohio went home to be with God on May 30 at the age of 81. Born in Liverpool, England on May 2, 1942. May found great joy, comfort, and friendship in her lifelong Catholic faith and as a member of St Barbara’s Church. May took immense pride in becoming a naturalized American citizen....
W. Todd Ostapack
May 28, 2023
Walter (Todd) Ostapack passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023 unexpectedly. He was born in Massillon, Ohio on June 11, 1967 to Lucille (Capaldi) and Walter Ostapack. Todd is preceded in death by parents and brother, Christopher Daniel.
Todd’s passions during his lifetime were music, dancing, and sports. He studied at Southgate School, Whipple-Dale Center, and Higgins...
Rosella A. Donalson
May 28, 2023
Mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Rosella A. Donalson, 96, entered fully into the presence of her loving Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 28, 2023.
She was born on January 8, 1927 to the late Martin and Winnie (Moore) Nichols of Spencer, WV.
Rosella's Christian faith was the most essential part of her life. She exhibited an...
Eileen O. Wilson
May 27, 2023
Eileen O. Wilson (Johnson),age 89, of Richville, Ohio, passed away on May 27, 2023, after a period of declining health.
She was born in Uhrichsville, Ohio on May 23, 1934 to the late Harry and Florence (Meese) Johnson. She graduated from Uhrichsville High School and married Lester A. Wilson on July 27, 1952. She is survived by...
Billie L Bodiford
May 26, 2023
On May 26, 2023, Billie L. Bodiford, age 88, went peacefully home to the Lord, with her family surrounding her. She was borm on March 21, 1935 in Massillon, Ohio. The daughter of Cora (Buggs) Tome and Thomas J. Reid. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age.
Preceding her in death are...
Frank Kehner
May 25, 2023
Frank Kehner, 90, of Massillon passed away peacefully on May 25, 2023, at Meadow Wind Heath Care Center.
Frank was born on October 14, 1932, in Suffield, Ohio, to Fred & Clara Kehner. He grew up an avid fisherman in northeast Ohio with his brother, Fred Kehner, and spent his teenage years with extended family in North...
Barbara J. Androsik
May 25, 2023
Barbara J. Androsik, 75, of Navarre, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Barb was born on November 4, 1947 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania to Donald and Mary Townsend. Barb graduated from German Township High School in 1965. She moved to Ohio in 1972. She and her husband Martin worked together at B&M Body Shop for many, many years. Barb...
Kimberly Sue Parsons
May 24, 2023
Kimberly Sue Parsons, 57, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. She was born on August 26, 1965 to Thomas and Mildred Page.
Kimberly loved to crotchet, cook and bake. She was a very honest and kind woman, always there to help people no matter what. She enjoyed going to the park, and spending...
Danny D. Starcher
May 24, 2023
Danny D. Starcher, 61, of Massillon, passed away on May 25, 2023, at Aultman hospital. He was born on July 17, 1961, in Cuyahoga County to the late Donald and Mary (Samson) Starcher.
He was a truck driver for most of his life before retiring.
Danny enjoyed fishing and hunting at Salt Fork which he...
Richard C. Smith
May 23, 2023
Richard C. Smith, 84, of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family. Richard was born on August 2, 1938 in Massillon, the son of the late Clarence and Evelyn (Moyer) Smith. Dick was a Washington High School graduate. He was a United States Army veteran. He ran Massillon Cabinet Shop after...
Alice Stover Wardle
May 23, 2023
Alice Wardle, 95, of Massillon, passed away on May 23, 2023, at Shady Lawn Nursing Home.
She was born on October 8, 1927, in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late Clarence and Grace Stover nee Rosentiel of Zelienople, PA.
Alice was a graduate of Zelienople High School and Geneva College in Beaver Falls, PA. Alice had...
Gregory W. Snyder
May 23, 2023
In loving memory of Gregory W. Snyder:
On May 23rd, Gregory Snyder, 77, of Jackson Township, went home to be with the Lord after battling ALS. He was born on October 12, 1945, in Massillon, Ohio to Dale and Madeline (Anderson) Snyder.
Greg was a 1963 graduate of Fairless High School. He then attended Stark...
Constance "Connie" J. (Kieffer) Smith
May 22, 2023
Constance J. Smith, 89 of Navarre, passed away on May 22, 2023. She was born on March 4, 1934, in Navarre, Ohio to the late Stephen and Gladys (Deldome) Cincinat.
Connie was employed with Fairless Local Schools as a bus driver where she retired after 30+ years of service and was a member of the bus driver’s...
Michael Lee Zuzack
May 22, 2023
Michael Lee Zuzack "Six Pac", 60, left this earth after a sudden and brief battle with cancer on May 22, 2023. He was born June 15, 1962.
He is survived by his wife Carol (Jess) Zuzack, his daughter Rikki Somogy, his sister Dian McCarrick, brother in-law Paul (Helen) Jess, his 3 step-children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins....
Jewel K. Hershberger
May 20, 2023
Jewel K. Hershberger, 64, of Massillon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 20, 2023 surrounded by her family.
She is survived by her children, Shawna Moore, Dusti Stennett, Jennifer Yarnell, and James Yarnell; stepdaughter, Jennifer Lynch; 5 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; sisters, Delores Gray and Lavonne Lucero; brother, Steve Hershberger; and numerous nephews, and nieces.
A...
Wendell A. Snodgrass
May 19, 2023
Wendell A. Snodgrass, 81, of Massillon, passed away on May 19, 2023.
He was born on February 11, 1942 to the late Wendell and Ethel Mae (Beadle) Snodgrass of Massillon.
He graduated from Washington High School, Class of 1960 and worked as a home delivery driver for Reiter Dairy, Superior Meats and then Ray Molder...
Barbara R. Mcclintock
May 19, 2023
Barbara R. McClintock, 76, of Massillon, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023. Barb was born on April 16, 1947 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio the daughter of the late Paul and Marilyn (Prough) Blocksom . Barb was a 1965 graduate of Ravenna High School. She drove bus for James A. Garfield School District in Garrettsville. Barbara also worked for...
Marion V. Perkins
May 16, 2023
Marion V. Perkins, 68, of Massillon, passed away on May 16, 2023.
He was born on July 29, 1954 to the late Arnett and Ernestine (Thomas) Perkins of Massillon. Marion graduated from Washington High School, received his BS from Bowling Green University. He was Director of Adult Services/ Placement Coordinator for Denver Board for the Developmentally Disabled,...
Edward A. Kerchner
May 15, 2023
Edward A. Kerchner, 84, of Massillon, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023. Edward was born on September 18, 1938 in Tiffin, Ohio, the son of the late Harvey and Anna Marie (Heffner) Kerchner. Ed graduated from Tiffin Columbian High School in 1956. After graduation he joined the United States Army, where he was stationed in Germany and was...
