Obituaries

Barbara M. Wagner

Barbara M. Wagner

Oct 16, 2023

Barbara M. Wagner, 74, of Massillon, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 16, 2023. She was born in Canton, Ohio on January 14, 1949 to the late Robert and Claire Roud (nee Niemiec).

Barb graduated from Lehman High School in 1967 and attended Portage Lakes Career Center where she completed training in...

Craig W. Smith

Craig W. Smith

Oct 16, 2023

Craig W. Smith, age 67, of Canton, OH passed away on October 16, 2023 after a long illness.

He was born on November 21, 1955 to the late Calvin and Marie Smith.

Craig graduated from the University of Akron, where he met his wife of 44 years, Donna. He is also survived by his son,...

Robert "Bob" L. Toth

Robert "Bob" L. Toth

Oct 15, 2023

Robert L. Toth, 66, of Massillon, passed away on October 15, 2023, at home, surrounded by his caring family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Teresa (Andrews) Toth and his loving children, Sean Toth and Jamie Mallette. There are no services planned at this time, but messages of support and sympathy may be left at...

Allen James Knish

Allen James Knish

Oct 15, 2023

Allen James Knish, 77, of Navarre, passed away at home on October 15, 2023, following a brief illness.

He was born on October 11, 1946 to the late Alex Knish, Sr and the late Evelyn (Hager) Gage of Cleveland, OH.

Allen was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving on the USS Saratoga (CVA-60)...

Donna Mae Johnson

Donna Mae Johnson

Oct 14, 2023

Donna Mae Johnson, 86, of Canton, passed away on October 14, 2023 at home, following an extended illness.

She was born on June 12, 1937 to the late Irvin and Mabel (Domer) Goss in Sugarcreek, OH.

Donna was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1956. She loved sewing, crafting, baking, gardening and reminiscing...

Denise "Cissy" Tyson

Denise "Cissy" Tyson

Oct 14, 2023

Denise “Cissy” Tyson, 67, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2023. She was born in Canton, Ohio on July 3, 1956, to the late Dennis and Erma (Muse) Tyson.

Cissy was a 1974 graduate of Canton McKinley. She worked very hard throughout her life, beginning with Park Farms where she retired from after 20+ years...

Carol Meyer

Carol Meyer

Oct 13, 2023

Carol Meyer, 86, of Massillon, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on October 13 ,2023.

She was born in 1937 in Fairmont, WV to Hazel and James R. Hartley.

Carol attended West Fairmont High School before studying Physical Education at Fairmont State College. She received her Master’s degree from The College of Mount...

Gail A.  Lombardi

Gail A. Lombardi

Oct 13, 2023

Gail A. Lombardi, 66, of Perry Township, passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2023, at the Cleveland Clinic. She was born on July 31, 1957, in Massillon to the late Andrew and Millie (Listiak) Bednar.

Gail was a 1975 graduate of Jackson High School. She then worked as a letter carrier for the postal service in Massillon...

Judith J. Hagerty

Judith J. Hagerty

Oct 13, 2023

Judith J. Hagerty, 82, of Perry Township, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023 following a lengthy illness. Judith was born on August 2, 1941 in Massillon, Ohio the daughter of the late Russell and Pearl (Wesie) Rodocker. Judy was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1959 graduate of Washington High School. Judy retired from DLH Industries...

Michelle L. Motz-Pettis

Michelle L. Motz-Pettis

Oct 12, 2023

Our beloved Michelle Lynn Motz- Pettis, age 54 of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2023. She was born on November 8, 1968 to Ruth (Carmichael) Motz and the late Robert W. Motz.

If you had the pleasure to know Michelle, you’d know how beautiful her spirit really was. She had a way of making all...

Sandra  K. Easterly

Sandra K. Easterly

Oct 12, 2023

Sandra K. Easterly, 81, of Perry Township, passed away following a brief illness on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Sandy was born on November 2, 1941 in Canton, Ohio the daughter of the late Kenneth and Lena (Keats) Homman. Sandy was a lifelong resident of the area and was in the first graduating class at Perry High School. She volunteered...

Tim E.  Dixon

Tim E. Dixon

Oct 11, 2023

Tim E. Dixon, 83, of Perry Township, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Tim was born on March 24, 1940 in Canton, Ohio, the son of the late Herbert and Evelyn (Crawford) Dixon, Jr. He was raised by his grandparents, Herbert M. and Mary M. Dixon. Tim was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1958...

Janis Sue Weltlich

Janis Sue Weltlich

Oct 10, 2023

Janis Sue Weltlich, 85, of Dalton, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. She was born on November 10, 1937 to the late Donald and Helen (Timney) McFarren.

Janis was a 1955 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. After graduating, she was employed by the former Enterprise Aluminum Company where she worked as a bookkeeper in...

James Edward Friedrichsen, Jr.

James Edward Friedrichsen, Jr.

Oct 8, 2023

James Edward “Jim” Friedrichsen Jr, 79, of Massillon, peacefully passed away on October 8, 2023 at Mercy Medical, following a brief illness to be reunited with his beloved wife Penny.

He was born on July 12, 1944 as the eldest child to the late James E. and Marguerite E. (Painter) Friedrichsen Sr of Massillon, OH.

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Patricia Aileen Tekaucic

Patricia Aileen Tekaucic

Oct 5, 2023

Patricia Aileen Tekaucic (Stevens) passed away on October 5, 2023 at the age of 82. Aileen is survived by Kurt Andrew (son), Mary Anne (Breitzig - Daughter - in - Law), Dave Stevens (brother), Kyle, Kelsea and Zane (grand-children). Aileen was preceded in death by Rudy (husband), Val-Christopher (son), Tamara (daughter), Dale and Jeanne Stevens (parents), Lorna (sister) and...

Susan H. Larke

Susan H. Larke

Oct 4, 2023

Susan H. Larke, age 66, of Massillon passed away on Wednesday October 4, 2023, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on July 15, 1957, to the late Paul and Maxine Daniluk in Canton, Ohio and was one of seven children. Susan graduated from Perry High School, class of 1975.

Susan married the love...

Donald Lee Kovac

Donald Lee Kovac

Oct 3, 2023

Donald Kovac, 60, of Massillon, Ohio passed away on October 3, 2023. Donald was born on June 4, 1963, to Sandy and Stanley Kovac.

Don was a graduate of Washington High School. He had a fulfilling career as an electrician with the IBEW LU540 until his retirement this year. He loved his job, he always said with...

William "Bill" H. Foss

William "Bill" H. Foss

Oct 2, 2023

William Henry Foss, 76, of Massillon, died at home on October 2, 2023.

Bill was born in Albany, NY to Robert and Editha (Love) Foss on July 25, 1947. Bill graduated from Glenwood High School in 1966 and retired after 26 years from Massillon Community Hospital as Safety and Security Supervisor.

Bill was preceded in...

Samuel Reeves Nodo

Samuel Reeves Nodo

Oct 2, 2023

Samuel Reeves Nodo, 94, of Massillon, passed away, following a brief illness, on October 2, 2023 at Aultman Hospital.

He was born on July 13, 1929 to the late Joseph and Margaret (Lentz) Nodo of Massillon, OH.

A graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1947, he was a veteran of United States Army, serving...

Mary Margaret Booth

Mary Margaret Booth

Oct 2, 2023

Mary Margaret Booth, 87, of Massillon, passed away on October 2, 2023 at Aultman Hospital.

She was born on October 29, 1935 to the late Elmer and Lucille (Foltz) Indorf of Massillon, OH.

A graduate of Mt. Marie Catholic High School. Mary retired from Day-Ketterer Law Firm after 37 years. A Member of Divine Mercy...

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