Feb 1, 2023

Jacqueline Marie Offenbecher, 61, of Massillon, passed away at home surrounded by her daughters on February 1, 2023.

She was born on March 7, 1961 to the late Roger and Judy (Beatty) Reese at Massillon.

Jacquie was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1979 and worked as a preschool teacher for Early Explorers....

Jan 31, 2023

Vera Diehl, 85, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

She was born on April 29, 1937 to the late Pearl and Grace (Millard) Warren.

Vera enjoyed going camping, thrift shopping, gambling, playing cards, puzzles and spending time with her large family. She loved her cat Baby, and loved home decor. She...

Jan 31, 2023

Grant "Sonny" F. Ditch Jr., age 80 of Jackson Twp. was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 31, 2023. He was born on November 10, 1942 in Massillon to the late Grant Sr. and Ruth (Hassler) Ditch. He graduated from Jackson High School in 1960. Grant had 24 years in the military including 8...

Jan 31, 2023

Donald F. Sabatino, 85, of Massillon, OH, passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2023.

He was born on June 4, 1937 to the late Alfonso and Anna (Prestier) Sabatino in Canton, OH .

Don was a graduate of McKinley High School. He was a veteran of The United States Navy and retired from the United...

Jan 28, 2023

Marilyn Jane Saylor, 92, of Massillon, passed away on January 28, 2023.

She was born on August 25, 1930 to the late Leonard and Edith (Bryan) Adams in Canton. Jane was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1948.

She was a member of Faith Community Fellowship. She taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School,...

Jan 27, 2023

Jeffrey Thomas Stoll age 30, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023. He was born March 23, 1992 in Canton, Ohio.

Jeffrey graduated from Jackson High School in 2010. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed shooting pool, 4 wheeling, golf with his friends, and country music. He worked in the tree...

Jan 27, 2023

Lynn Ann McIntyre, 69, of Massillon, passed away on January 27, 2023. She was born in Akron, Ohio on January 1, 1954, to the late Richard and Lois (McElhany) Scheffler.

She was a proud graduate of Jackson High School and furthered her education as a nurse at Miami Valley School of Nursing. Lynn worked as an RN...

Jan 26, 2023

Jeannette Olszewski passed peacefully at home January 26th, 2023 surrounded by her sons, family and friends. So much love was given to her this last month. The love she gave was in her actions. She desired the family to be together, a strong unit. Mom & Dad moved to Jackson township in 1964 and made many friends. They became...

Jan 25, 2023

John Patrick Caldwell, age 83 of Massillon, died January 25, 2023.

He was a teacher for 40 years and taught in Fairless School District.

John is survived by his wife Kay and stepdaughters Dawn (Rick) Bever, Terri (Darryl) Smoot and June (Brian) Feeley. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.

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Jan 25, 2023

Barbara S. Shannon, 87, of Massillon, passed away on January 25, 2023 . She was born on January 16, 1936 to the late Virginia and Gerald Maple. She was 1954 graduate of New Philadelphia High School, and later graduated from the Massillon School of Nursing. She married Richard F. Shannon on March 02, 1957 and they shared 56 years...

Jan 22, 2023

Fern C. Garner-Sibila, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023. Fern was born on September 6, 1927 to Launa and Lovie (Hanlon) Garner.

Fern was a well known vocalist and recording artist who performed in many shows across the United States including the Grand Ole Opry, many television appearances and shows, including the Duncan...

Jan 21, 2023

Carolyn Mozden,78, of Massillon, passed away on January 21, 2023. She was born in Massillon on July 4, 1944, to the late Thomas “Bud” and Virginia (Behrendt) Eber.

She was a proud graduate of the 1st graduating class at Tuslaw High School and was a longtime member of Myers UCC in Massillon.

Carolyn married the...

Jan 21, 2023

William "Bill" Albert Delbrugge, 83, of Massillon, passed away on January 21, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 23, 1939 to the late William and Mary (Tighe) Delbrugge in Martins Ferry, Ohio. He was 1958 graduate of Bridgeport High School. He married Ann Stevens on March 19, 1996 and they shared almost 27 years...

Jan 21, 2023

Thomas J. Brost age 80 passed away following a brief illness on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. He was born Dec. 20, 1942 in Canton. He retired from Portage Electric Products and was a Canton City Schools crossing guard at 11th and Dartmouth for 10 years following retirement.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years Dana...

Jan 20, 2023

Eugene “Geno” A. Forchione, 62, of Massillon, passed away on January 20, 2023 at Aultman Compassionate Care after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on February 27, 1960 to the late Angelo and Lorraine (Sirianni) Forchione in Canton, OH. Geno was a 1978 graduate of Canton Central Catholic high school where he met the love of...

Jan 19, 2023

John Oliver Gooding, 74, of Massillon, passed away on January 19, 2023 at Altercare of Navarre. He was born on March 25, 1948 to the late Franklin and Norma (DelGratta) Gooding in Canton, OH. He was a 1967 graduate of Sandy Valley High School. John was a gifted athlete receiving the 1967 Vince Costello Award for most valuable football...

Jan 17, 2023

Donald Eugene Campton, age 82, passed away on January 17, 2023, in Strasburg, Ohio, after a period of declining health. He was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, on December 26, 1940, son of the late Robert Campton and June (Welker) Geibel.

Don was a 1958 graduate of Washington High School in Massillon. His hobbies included restoring vehicles...

Jan 14, 2023

Joseph Richard Carbone Sr., age 71, of Massillon, Ohio, was the son of the late Joseph & Lucille Carbone. He departed this earthly life on January 14, 2023.

He is survived by his wife Connie Carbone, his three sons: Joseph Carbone Jr. (Jennifer and children Dominic (wife Melissa), Donovan and Lucianna), Vincent Carbone (wife Erin and son...

Jan 13, 2023

Minnie J. McCune, 85, of Dundee, Ohio, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023. She was born on April 4, 1937 in Amma, West Virginia to the late Shelton and Lena (Taylor) Carper.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard McCune; sons, Allen McCune and Jeffrey McCune; brothers, Bob...

Jan 13, 2023

Lee A. Abbott, 62, of Massillon, passed away on January 13, 2023 at Aultman Hospital. He was born on November 17, 1960 to the late Arnold and Ruth (Houge) Abbott Sr. in Woodsfield, OH. He was a 1980 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. He married Julie Jett on November 18, 2017, and they were together for over 25...