Aug 27, 2023

Jacqueline Snyder McLain passed away on Sunday, August 27 at 97 years of age as she sat peacefully in her chair waiting for her ride to church. She sat overlooking Lake Cable and her gardens that had provided her so much beauty and appreciation for nature these past months. Always an exceptionally regarded woman and well known as the...

Aug 27, 2023

Raymond "Ray" Edward Jones, 68, of Massillon, Ohio passed away on August 27, 2023.

Ray was born on November 29, 1954, Canton, Ohio to Donald Jones and Margaret Wolfenden.

Ray was a 1973 graduate of Jackson High School. He owned along with his brother, Buckeye Protective Services Inc. He was involved in the Hall of...

Aug 27, 2023

Cynthia J. "Cindy" Britzman-Hassig, 77, of Canton, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Cindy was born on June 2, 1946 in Canton, Ohio. She is the daughter of the late Norman and Irene (Gang) Weaver. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1964 graduate of Perry High School. Cindy has touched a lot of lives...

Aug 24, 2023

William Richard Waller, 87, of Massillon, passed away peacefully at Aultman Hospital on August 24, 2023. He was born in Massillon on August 18, 1936, to the late William and Mary (Boucher) Waller.

Bill was a 1954 graduate of Massillon Washington High School where he was proud to be the team manager of the football team. Upon...

Aug 23, 2023

Gerald “Gary” Durant, 75, of Massillon, passed away on August 23,2023. He was born on March 2, 1948, to the late Eugene and Jean (Bookless) Durant.

Gary was a 1967 graduate of Fairless High School. He attended Kent Stark State before being drafted into the Army where he proudly served his country during the Vietnam War.

Aug 23, 2023

Patricia "Pat" Smith, 75, of Navarre, Ohio passed away on August 23, 2023. She was born on December 14, 1947, to the late James and F. Jeanne Miller. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Barbara Elliott and Cynthia Ross; and her dear cousin, Cindy Reese.

Pat was a 1966 graduate of Massillon Washington High...

Aug 22, 2023

Maria Madeline Pugh, 72, of Massillon, passed away on August 22, 2023 at Altercare of Navarre, following a long illness.

She was born on November 10, 1950 to the late Anthony and Elizabeth (Borsi) Santabarbara of Cleveland, OH.

A graduate of Marymount High School, Class of 1969. She retired from driving school bus for Jackson...

Aug 22, 2023

Larry S. Miller, 67, of Massillon, passed away on August 22, 2023, after a short period of declining health. He was born on November 4, 1955, in Canton to Loy Miller and Nola Bennett.

He was a graduate of Tuslaw High School and was employed for over 20 years at Smith Dairy as a truck driver.

Aug 21, 2023

Vidyaben Patel, 87, of Jackson Township, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023. Vidyaben was born on November 3, 1935 to Motibhai and Zaverben Patel.

She is survived by her children, Ashokbhai Patel, Sangita Patel, and Dinesh Patel; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2023 from...

Aug 21, 2023

Doris Elaine Wertz, 85, of Massillon, passed away on August 21, 2023 at University Hospital.

She was born on July 8, 1938 to the late Charles and Helen (Trotter) Wertz of Massillon, OH.

A graduate of Jackson High School, Class of 1956. She retired from Eaton Corporation after 42 years. She was an active researcher...

Aug 17, 2023

Timothy J. Palaski, 73, of Massillon, passed away on August 17, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 16, 1950, in Massillon, to the late Martin and Frances (Mrofka) Palaski.

Tim attended St. Mary Catholic School and was a proud 1968 graduate of Massillon High School. He was a lifelong...

Aug 16, 2023

James "Jim" W. Hood, 65, of Massillon, passed away on August 16, 2023. He was born on April 9, 1958 to the late August and Frieda (Cain) Hood in Cambridge, OH. He married Elizabeth Rolleston on January 16, 1982 and they shared 41 years together until his passing.

Jim worked as a Truck Driver for Advanced Drainage...

Aug 13, 2023

Opal M. Manack, 93, of Navarre and recently Uniontown, passed away unexpectedly on August 13, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic / Mercy Hospital.

She was born on January 4, 1930 to the late Leo and Grace (Meek) Leggett of Urichsville, OH.

Opal was a graduate of Navarre High School, Class of 1947. She was a member...

Aug 11, 2023

Anissa M. Phillips, 47, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2023 at home.

She was born on July 4, 1976 to the late Robert Phillips and Dawn (Kozauer) Simonson of Massillon, OH.

Anissa was a graduate of Perry High School and was self-employed. She was a very private person. She loved dogs, cooking,...

Aug 9, 2023

Tawni Lee Wagner, 51, of Perry Township, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Tawni was born on June 17, 1972 in Weirton, West Virginia, the daughter of Mark and Beverly (Wright) Montgomery.

Tawni was a 1990 graduate of Perry High School. She worked for Polymer Packaging for the majority of her working career...

Aug 9, 2023

Judith "Judy"Ann Webb, 77, of Massillon, passed away on August 9, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 14, 1945 in Lansing, Michigan to the late Howard and Mary (Lenneman) McCrumb. She married Jackson Thomas Jr. on June 01, 1964 and they shared 19 years together until his passing in 1983. She married Wayne Webb...

Aug 9, 2023

Samantha Brannan, 35, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away August 9, 2023. She was born on June 10, 1988.

Samantha enjoyed spending time at the beach and Lake Erie. She liked to paint, and spend time outdoors, specifically growing vegetables to share with her family and members of the community. In life, Samantha cared deeply for others, in...

Aug 8, 2023

Khi'Zire Shakur-Lewis Conley, passed away on August 8, 2023 after 8 short days with his loving family. Khi'Zire was born on July 31, 2023 to Markell Albright and Mickaylee Inman.

Through all his pain, Khi'Zire remained happy. His family is beyond grateful for him.

Some people never get to meet their heroes, but we gave...

Aug 8, 2023

Donna M. Yant, 94, of Massillon passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Donna was born on February 3, 1929 in Massillon, Ohio the daughter of the late Raymond and Barbara (Heintz) Gehring. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1947 graduate of Washington High School. She owned and operated Donna's Daycare and Preschool from 1963 till...

Aug 7, 2023

Grace A. Dolvin, 92, of Massillon, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 7, 2023. Grace was born on May 17, 1931 in Hopedale , Ohio the daughter of the late Harley and Irene McAfee. Grace was a faithful member of the Massillon Baptist Temple were she faithfully served along side her husband, Dr. Jay Dolvin....