Jack C. Mullins
Aug 14, 2025
Jack C. Mullins, 53, of Massillon, passed away on August 14, 2025. He was born on May 31, 1972 to Mary {Mullins} DeBock.
Jack was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harold and Margaret Mullins, sister Stacy Billman and nephews Mikey and Richard Jr.
Jack is survived by his loving significant other, Karen Johnson and her family; daughter Camile Mullins; mother Mary...
Donna Diane Grunder
Aug 13, 2025
Donna Diane Grunder, age 63, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on August 13,2025, after a long battle with cancer.
Diane was born on October 30, 1961, in Hinton, WV and grew up in Massillon, Ohio. She was a Massillon Washington High School graduate, class of 1980.
Diane was a strong, resilient, tenacious, loving, supportive, and full of life woman....
John W. Tasseff
Aug 13, 2025
John William Tasseff went home to be with the Lord on August 13, 2025. He is survived by his three sons, Todd (Patsy) Tasseff, Lee (Margie) Tasseff, and Craig (Carol) Tasseff, his sister Helen {Tasseff} Woolley, and grandchildren, Kate, Samantha, Audrey, Aaron, Natalie, Grant, Lydia, John and Tim, and great-grandchild James William. He was preceded in death by his loving...
Galen Monroe "Buddy" Oakes II
Aug 13, 2025
Galen Monroe "Buddy" Oakes, II, of Massillon, Ohio, was called home by Jesus on August 13, 2025, at the age of 63. Born in Canton on February 14, 1962, Galen lived a life defined by his faith, integrity, and boundless devotion to God. His greatest desires were to love God, love his family, and to help others do the same.
A...
Beverly K. Smith
Aug 12, 2025
Beverly K. Smith, age 68, of Massillon, passed away on August 12, 2025. She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on October 20, 1956 to the late William and Eva {Brown} Ridgeway.
In addition to her parents, Beverly was preceded in death by siblings Neil Ridgeway, Shirlene Waldrep and Della Poling.
Beverly is survived by her beloved husband Phil D. Smith; children Robyn...
Mary "Patty" Becker
Aug 11, 2025
Mary Patricia (Phillips) Becker, 59, passed away on August 11,2025 after a battle with cancer. “Patty” was born on September 9th, 1965, in Canton Ohio, daughter of Robert and Peggy (Zimmer) Phillips.
Patty grew up as a Massillon resident and graduated from Washington High School in 1983. She attended classes at The Ohio State University before returning to Massillon where she...
Daniel Joseph Fichter
Aug 11, 2025
Daniel Joseph Fichter, 46, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 11, 2025.
Dan was born on August 21, 1978 in Massillon, OH to Ron and Cindy Fichter. He was a 1996 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. He pursued his associate’s degree at the Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts. Dan loved to cook and was known for being very diverse with...
Agnes Marie Hamilton
Aug 10, 2025
Agnes Marie (Krasyk) Hamilton, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, surrounded by love at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Zin and Jack Devine, in Massillon, Ohio. Born on January 18, 1933 in Charleston, West Virginia, to Mary and Frank Krasyk.
In the Kanawha Valley, Agnes was celebrated for her exquisite singing voice, which resonated through the halls of...
Rev. Dr. Clifford Allan Price
Aug 10, 2025
Rev. Dr. Clifford Allan Price, 73, of Canton, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 10, 2025, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born on October 7, 1951, in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Joseph and Barbara (Kemp) Price.
Dr. Price graduated from Harvey High School in Painesville, Ohio; and continued...
Barbara J. Bartchy
Aug 9, 2025
Barbara J. Bartchy, age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
Barbara was born on August 5th, 1933, in Louisville, OH to the late Howard and Hilda Koontz.
Barbara worked in the Education Industry as a Third Grade Teacher in Massillon City Schools. An early start allowed for an early retirement, and Barbara retired at the young age of 52....
George M Jones
Aug 9, 2025
George M. Jones, Jr., 54, of Massillon, passed away suddenly on August 9, 2025 at his home.
He was born on January 27, 1971 to George and Nancy (Selig) Jones Sr. at Canton, OH. He was a 1989 graduate of McKinley Senior High School. George was employed in the Logistics dept for Metallus in Canton, (formally Timkin), where he worked for...
Marc R. Surmay
Aug 7, 2025
Marc R. Surmay, 56, of Sagamore Hills, passed away on August 7, 2025 at his home. He was born in Canton, Ohio on May 24, 1969 to Ronald J. and the late Judith A. {Marginean} Surmay.
Marc is survived by his loving father Ronald J. Surmay; brother, Ryan C. (Jennifer) Surmay; nephew Nathan P. Surmay.
Marc was a 1991 graduate of John...
Larry E. Weaver
Aug 5, 2025
Larry Eugene Weaver, 78, of Massillon, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 5, 2025 at Cleveland Clinic / Mercy Hospital, following a brief illness.
He was born on July 31, 1947 near Howesville, West Virginia.
Larry attended First Baptist Church in Jackson Township. He was a veteran of The United States Army. He worked as a Lineman in...
Catherine L Daughenbaugh
Aug 3, 2025
Catherine L. Daughenbaugh, 101, of Massillon, passed away on August 3, 2025.
She was born on May 4, 1924 to the late Emanuel and Catherine (McGinnis) Morales in Massillon, Ohio.
She was a member of Massillon Baptist Temple. She loved working in her flower beds, reading her bible, visiting with friends, and keeping a tidy home. Catherine also was a fan of...
Wenova "Ruth" Garber
Aug 1, 2025
Wenova "Ruth" Garber, 83, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on August 1, 2025. She was born in Lexington, Kentucky on June 16, 1942.
Ruth dedicated her life to teaching, a calling she followed with passion for over 50 years. After retiring from public education in 1996, she continued to share her love of learning at both Salem Christian and Dayton Christian...
Robert Alexander Maurer
Jul 30, 2025
Robert Alexander Maurer, 37, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2025.
He was born on June 26, 1988 in Canton, OH.
A 2006 graduate of Fairless High School and R.G. Drage Vocational School for Auto Mechanics. Alex enlisted in the Airforce working as an AGE Airman, serving 6 years. He had tours of duty in Korea, the Azores and was...
Eve Elaine Ferrell
Jul 30, 2025
Eve Ferrell passed away on Wednesday, July 30th 2025, at Aultman Hospital in Canton after a brief illness.
She was born July 15, 1951 in Massillon, OH to the late Robert P. Alexander and Kathryn Ruth Alexander (Gardner).
Eve was a life-long resident of Massillon. She could be found at the Cameo Grill on Erie St. in Massillon, for over 30 years,...
Timothy John Snively
Jul 30, 2025
Timothy John Snively, 75, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away July 30, 2025. He was born on January 16, 1950 to the late Dr. L. J. and Jane R. (Ressler) Snively.
Tim was a graduate of Massillon Washington High School in 1968. He then attended Wittenberg University, and graduated in 1972. Tim worked as a nurse at Ohio State University for many...
Jan J. Jacobsen
Jul 30, 2025
Jan Jacobsen, 63, of Canton, passed away on July 30, 2025. He was born on October 18, 1961 to the late Alfred M. and Eleanor M. {Piatt} Jacobsen.
In addition to his parents, Jan is preceded in death by his sisters Cheryl L. Jacobsen and Alana L. Cappellari, nephew Brian Henderson and daughter-in-law Christina Jacobsen.
Jan is survived by his loving sons...
Connie R. Moore
Jul 29, 2025
Connie R. Moore, 60, of Massillon, passed away on July 29, 2025 at Aultman Hospital.
She was born on October 29, 1964 to the late Marvin and Mary (Staats) Moore in Charleston, West Virginia.
Connie cleaned homes during her life and loved her work. She loved cats. She loved the Lord with all her heart and is now at Home in the...
