Janice "Teetsy" Krug
Dec 14, 2022
Janice "Teetsy" Krug, 80, of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. She was born on April 12, 1942, in Pulaski, VA the daughter of the late Ralph and Ruth (Harrell) Henson. Teetsy loved playing bingo. She also loved going to casinos. Teetsy was also a wonderful cook. She loved spending time with her great grandchildren and her...
Jeremy B. Schaller
Dec 14, 2022
Jeremy Schaller, 46, passed away unexpectedly on his way home from work due to an automotive pedestrian accident on Hilton Head Island, SC on December 14, 2022. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
His outgoing and friendly personality allowed him to make new friends wherever he went. Whoever was fortunate enough to meet...
Craig A Yoder
Dec 13, 2022
Craig A. Yoder, 71, born February 26, 1951, in Canton, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2022, after a brave battle with cancer. Most of Craig’s life was spent in Hartville and Canton and he was a 1969 graduate of Lake High School.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob (2001) and Vivian (2009); sister...
Andrew Halco
Dec 13, 2022
Andrew "Andy" Halco, 99, of Massillon, passed away on December 13, 2022 at Mercy Cleveland Clinic. He was born on February 28, 1923 to the late Michael and Susan (Jurco) Halco in Massillon, OH. He attended Washington High School. He married Rita Allman on May 10, 1947 and they shared 73 years together until her passing in 2020.
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Carolyn Ann Slicker
Dec 12, 2022
Carolyn Ann Slicker, 98, of Massillon passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022. Carolyn was born on May 29, 1924, to Maurice and Hilda (Marberger) Mauger. Carolyn was married to Edward Slicker for 62 years before his passing in 2008. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Carolyn was a lifelong resident of Massillon and an avid sports...
Kenneth G. Ruby
Dec 12, 2022
Kenneth G. Ruby, 75, of Canton, passed away on December 12, 2022 at Cleveland Clinic / Mercy Hospital, following extended illness.
He was born on December 11, 1947 to the late Kenneth and Elyvene (Reed) Ruby in Cambridge, OH.
Ken was a 1965 graduate of Jackson High School and received his Bachelor of Science in...
Joseph H. "Papa Joe" Pandrea, Sr.
Dec 12, 2022
Joseph H. "Papa Joe" Pandrea, 67, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on December 12, 2022.
He was born on September 11, 1955 to the late Henry and Edna (Smith) Pandrea in Massillon.
Joe went to Washington High School and owned and operated Papa Joe's Nuts and Snacks and then worked for Crown Vending.
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Melinda Rutan
Dec 11, 2022
Melinda Rutan, 50, of Massillon passed away on December 11, 2022. She was born on March 2, 1972 and was raised by Mike and Susanne (Frank) Barr.
Melinda will be missed dearly by all who knew her.
She is survived by her parents Mike and Susanne; her loving husband Jonathan Ondo; her children Bethany Rutan,...
Teresa A. Ray
Dec 10, 2022
Teresa Ann Ray, 65, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on December 10, 2022 at Aultman Orrville Hospital. She was born on August 1, 1957 in Athens, OH. to the late Charles and Freda (Kirkpatrick) Smith She married Michael Ray on August 29, 1992 and they were together until his passing November 24, 2019.
Teresa worked as a...
Edward William Grier
Dec 9, 2022
Edward William Grier, 89, of Massillon, passed away on December 9, 2022, following an extended illness.
He was born on November 9, 1933 in Massillon.
Edward was a 1951 graduate of Washington High School and received his BA in Sociology from Kent State University. He was a veteran of The United States Air Force. He...
Rex R Molder
Dec 9, 2022
We are saddened to announce the death of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Rex R Molder. Rex was born in Findlay, Ohio to Raymond and Audrey Molder on July 20, 1942. He was a younger brother to Richard Molder. Rex R Molder has joined our loving Lord Jesus Christ, on December 9, 2022 at 7:20...
Berneta "Bernie" Ellen Deorio
Dec 8, 2022
Berneta "Bernie" Ellen DeOrio, 72, of Massillon, passed away on December 8, 2022 at Cleveland Clinic / Mercy Hospital. She was born on June 24, 1950 to the late Kenneth and Elyvene (Reed) Ruby in Byesville, Ohio. She was a 1968 graduate of Jackson High School and 1970 graduate of the Ohio State University. She married Joseph A. DeOrio...
James "Jim" H. Hawksworth
Dec 8, 2022
James “Jim” H. Hawksworth, 91, of Massillon, passed away December 8, 2022. He was born in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania on September 4, 1931, to the late John Hawksworth and Annabelle and Joseph Smick.
Jim enlisted into the Air Force at the age of 19 where he proudly served as a military police officer for the United States Air...
William "Bill" Newrones, Sr.
Dec 7, 2022
William “Bill” Newrones, 66, of Massillon, passed away at his home on December 7, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on June 16, 1956, in Columbus, Georgia to the late Donald and Eleanore (Guzick) Newrones.
Bill was a graduate of Twinsburg High School and worked many years of service as a truck driver,...
Gloria J. Keen
Dec 7, 2022
Gloria Keen, age 96, of Massillon and Cape Coral FLA, passed away on, Dec 7, 2022, surrounded by family and friends.
She is survived by her daughters, Pamela Iceman, Leslie (Greg) Greenfelder, and Christine (Jack) Marshall. She is also survived by many loving grandchildren and spouses.
She will join her loving husband Frederick (Fritz) Keen...
Richard Allen Mccune
Dec 6, 2022
Richard Allen McCune, 68, of Navarre, passed away on December 6, 2022, following an extended illness.
He was born on March 31, 1954 in Massillon.
Allen was a graduate of Fairless High School, Class of 1972. He retired from Greer Steel in 2020.
He was a member of Lenape Trail Sportsman's Club and...
Charles Speicher
Dec 6, 2022
Charles R. Speicher of Massillon, 78, passed away on December 6, 2022 after prolonged health issues. He was born on December 1, 1944 to the late Varnum and Eva (Voorhees) Speicher.
Charles graduated from Massillon Washington High School and worked for Cleaners Hangers Company for many years. He will be greatly missed by his host of family...
Jerry L. Dottavio
Dec 6, 2022
Jerry L. Dottavio, 82, of Massillon passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 25, 1940, in Massillon, to the late Joseph and Mildred (Hoffman) Dottavio.
Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Army.
He also worked and retired from Heinz after 18 years...
Melissa Marie Kester
Dec 6, 2022
Melissa Kester, 46, of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, December 06, 2022, surrounded by her family and friends.
Missy was born on March 14, 1976, in Massillon to Linda (Herron) Kester and the late Todd Kester. Missy was a 1995 graduate of Perry High School. She enjoyed camping, swimming, lying in the sun, sitting around a campfire,...
Debra Sue Highben
Dec 5, 2022
Debra "Debbie" Sue Highben, 69, of Massillon, passed away on December 5, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 3, 1953 to the late Carl and Norma (Craig) Stewart at Zainesville, OH. She married Larry "Cotton" Highben on July 07, 2012 and they were together many years until his passing in 2015.
Debbie...
