Oct 1, 2023

Lisa R. Jackson Orume Moody, 49, of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Lisa was born on June 28,1974 in Findlay, Ohio the daughter of Jane Kingery and Vernon Lorison Moody. She was a 1992 graduate of Elmwood High School where she graduated with honors. She graduated from Bowling Green University with an associate degree in business....

Sep 30, 2023

James "Jim" Edward Sponseller, 66, of Massillon, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on September 30, 2023. He was born on May 27, 1957 to Carol (Cordier) and the late John Sponseller in Canton, OH. He was a 1975 graduate of Marlington High School and graduated with honors earning a degree in Economics from the University of...

Sep 30, 2023

Rita K. Ballentine, 71, of Massillon, passed away on September 30, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic, following a brief illness.

She was born on January 31, 1952 to the late Louis and Juanita (Turner) Bryson of Canton, OH.

Rita was a graduate of Washington High School and worked for Nickels Bakery. She was the families rock,...

Sep 28, 2023

Garnet Starkey Moore, 93, of Massillon, passed away on September 28, 2023, at Aultman Hospital. She was born on April 28, 1930, in Athens, Ohio to the late Eldon and Ruth (Bobo) Starkey.

She was a 1947 graduate of Columbia High School and a graduate of Ohio University where she proudly received her bachelor's degree before her...

Sep 28, 2023

Jane "JC" Jones, 85, of Massillon, passed away on September 28, 2023. She was born on June 25, 1938 to the late Walter and Sadie Malinowski. She was 1956 graduate of Jackson High School. She married Robert P. Jones and they shared 54 years together until his passing on August 30, 2023.

Jane retired from Rose Lane...

Sep 28, 2023

Keith M. Harrison, 73, of North Canton, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. Keith was born on November 16, 1949 in Canton, the son of the late Richard and Theresa Harrison.

Keith was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1967 graduate of Hoover High School. Following graduation he...

Sep 28, 2023

Sarah Elizabeth Orr, 42, of Canton, left this world a little dimmer when she passed unexpectedly on September 28, 2023, in her home in Canton.

Sarah was born on October 2, 1980, in Kettering, Ohio the daughter of Charlotte Asher and David Richeson.

Sarah is survived by her mom and dad; 3 sisters, Lori, Tiffany,...

Sep 24, 2023

James Eugene Wheeler, 73, of Massillon, Ohio passed away on September 24, 2023. He was born on June 16, 1950, to the late James and Nola Wheeler.

Jim was a 1969 graduate of Tuslaw High School. After graduation, he started working at Ohio Edison as a lineman where he retired after 38 years. When the weather knocked...

Sep 24, 2023

Julie A. Stantz, 66, of Navarre, Ohio, passed away on September 24, 2023. She was born in Massillon, Ohio on June 16, 1957 to the late William and Ruth Moulos. She was a 1975 graduate of Fairless High School, where she was the Senior Fall Homecoming Queen. She worked for Fleming Foods for 27 years and for Stark County...

Sep 23, 2023

Regina "Reggie" M. Voulgares, 75, of Mineral City, passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2023.

She was born on February 16, 1948 to the late Rex and Dorothy (Wentzel) Brady of Massillon.

She was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1966. She worked in various insurance companies. She and her husband, Gus enjoyed...

Sep 23, 2023

Retired electrician and 40-year railroader, Joseph K. Herman Sr. departed this life on September 23, 2023. Joe passed peacefully surrounded by his family.

Joe received his Associates Degree from Dean Tech as an Electrical Technician. His passion for working with vehicles led him to begin his railroading career with the Monongahela Connecting Railway Company in Pittsburgh, where...

Sep 22, 2023

Brenda L. Hershberger, 64, of Parma, formerly of Navarre, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023. Brenda was born on September 8, 1959 in Canton, Ohio the daughter of the late Rodger and Pearl (Anderson) Bussard.

Brenda enjoyed traveling. She loved spending time at Marble Head and Put-in-bay. She had a passion for lighthouses, rhino's, butterflies, and...

Sep 21, 2023

Tamela Luella "Tammy" Sword -Teets, 52, of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023 following a lengthy illness. Tamela was born on August 18, 1971 in Orrville, Ohio the daughter of the late Phillip and Luella (Chapman) Sword, Sr. Tammy was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1989 graduate of Washington High School. She worked at Meadow...

Sep 21, 2023

Leota Marie Williams, 89, of Massillon, passed away on September 21, 2023 at Amherst Meadows.

She was born on January 22, 1934 to the late Paul and Dora (Foster) Manson of Massillon, OH.

Leota was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1952, where she was a majorette with the Tiger Swing Band. She...

Sep 21, 2023

Francisco “Frank” A. Galindo, 82, of Massillon, dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend has left us peacefully to start his new journey on the afternoon of Thursday, September 21, 2023.

He was born on November 23, 1940 to the late Frank and Amelia (Dieguez) Galindo of Massillon, Ohio.

Frank was a graduate of...

Sep 17, 2023

Timothy R. Williams, 53, of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Tim was born on September 23, 1969 in Massillon, the son of the late Richard and Dena (Hardy) Williams. Tim was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1988 graduate of Washington High School. He worked as the operations manager for KMart for many years. Following...

Sep 16, 2023

Jane E. Sibila, 88, of Massillon, Ohio, died September 16, 2023. She was the loving wife of Ronald R. Sibila for 69 years. Mother of Shelley Habermann (Joseph – deceased), Mike Sibila (Laura), Linda Miller (Dave), Joni Locke (Todd), and Douglas Sibila (Carrie). She was the daughter of Robert and Agnes Remley (both deceased); sister of Patricia Remley (deceased)...

Sep 16, 2023

Shirley L. Corban, 87, of Massillon, passed away on September 16, 2023 at Danbury of Massillon. She was born on December 4, 1935 to the late John and Minnie (Wortman) Campton at Otsego, Ohio. She was a 1953 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. She married Richard D. Corban on April 04, 1954 and they shared almost 67 years...

Sep 16, 2023

Anna Marie Valloric, 93, of Massillon, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2023 at The Danbury of Massillon.

She was born on December 15, 1929 to the late Stephen and Helen (Masaric) Valloric in Bellaire, Ohio.

Anna Marie was a graduate of St. John's Catholic High School. She retired from Columbia Gas of Ohio.

Sep 15, 2023

Karen M. Buttermore, 78, of Massillon, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Akron, Ohio on April 28, 1945, to the late James and Helen (Elsner) Bucey. She was a 1962 graduate of Akron Buchtel High School. She married Orin S. Buttermore Sr. on June 15, 1962 and they shared...