Oct 11, 2022

William (Bill) A. Day, age 77 passed away peacefully on October 11, 2022 after a five year battle with cancer. He was born in Childress, Texas on March 12, 1945 to the late Wilford (Bill) K. and Martha Jeanne Day. He graduated from Jackson High School in 1963 and Miami University at Oxford in 1967 where it is rumored...

Oct 10, 2022

Denver “Max” N. Whitsel, age 80 of Canton, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 14, 1942 to the late John and Madelon (Morrow) Whitsel. He was a 1959 graduate of United High School in Hanoverton, Ohio.

He retired as a Loader/ Leader from LTV Steel (Formerly...

Oct 9, 2022

Louise McConaughead age 94 of Canton, passed away Sunday morning. Born in Massillon, Ohio to the late Ella Reea Hence and Louis Murray. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Willa Mae Murray, Mamie Barkley and brother Louis Murray, Jr., as well as three of her children, Rene Young, Edward McConaughead and Brenda McConaughead.

Louise...

Oct 9, 2022

Kathryn Kolleen Slinger, age 68, of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022. Kathy was born on February 24, 1954, in Massillon, the daughter of the late James and Donna (Fowler) Kiefer. She was a 1972 graduate of Washington High School. She adored her grandchildren and was an avid Cleveland Browns fan.

Along with her parents,...

Oct 5, 2022

Carolyn Brown, 68, of Akron, passed away on October 5, 2022. She was born on May 22, 1954 to the late Alphonso and Josephine (Calhoun) Brown. She was 1972 graduate of Washington Massillon High School.

Carolyn was an Employee Benefits Specialist for First Energy for 42 years. She was a long time member of the House of...

Oct 3, 2022

James H. "Smiley" Pope, 74, of Navarre, passed away on October 3, 2022.

He was born on July 12, 1948 to the late William and Eva (Gehring) Pope in Dover.

Jim retired from The Timken Company after 33 years.

He was a former owner of The Dundee Grill and a member of the...

Oct 3, 2022

Joseph E. Smith, 81, of Massillon, passed away on October 3, 2022, following an extended illness.

He was born on March 9, 1941 to the late Arthur Smith and the late Cecila (Bendgen)McNemar in Star City, WV.

Joseph retired from Republic Engineered Steel. He loved sports and was a Massillon Tiger Fan. He also loved...

Oct 3, 2022

Juanita M. Sarver, 78, of Massillon, passed away on October 3, 2022, following an extended illness.

She was born on March 25, 1944 to the late Hazen and Olive (Kelly) Lyon in Massillon.

Juanita attended Lincoln High School and retired from Crown Steel and Fiberglass of Orrville.

She was dedicated to her family....

Oct 2, 2022

Jean Esway age 87, of Massillon, Ohio passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022. She was born in Canton, on October 31, 1934 to parents Gilbert and Rose (Simone) Giovannini.

Jean was a member of the Massillon Eagles Club #190 and retired as the head cook from the Hanover House. She liked reading, bingo, playing cards, gambling...

Oct 2, 2022

On Sunday, October 2, Philip Alfred Roberson died of a heart attack in his home at the age of 73. He was born in Canton, Ohio on March 8, 1949, to Alfred C. and Marilyn J. (Craig) Roberson. He is preceded in death by his son, Jacob A. Roberson. He leaves behind his wife of 40 years, Sharon (German),...

Oct 1, 2022

Diane L. Hartline, 69, of Massillon, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on October 1, 2022.

She was born on April 28, 1953 to the late Gerald "Bob" McFee and Norma Jean (Beidler) Hawkinberry in Massillon.

Diane was a graduate of Washington High School , Class of 1971.

She was...

Oct 1, 2022

“Our father has left a legacy on his time on earth through his selflessness, kindness, adoration, and love for his family.”

Michael K. Haddox, 74, of Massillon, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2022, with his family by his side.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Marlene (Meola) Haddox; his beloved...

Sep 30, 2022

Robert "Bobby" S. Snauffer, 68, of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on September 30, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 14, 1954 to the late Robert and Ann (Moore) Snauffer in Canton, Ohio. He was a 1972 graduate of Washington Massillon High School. He married Shirley M. Schmidt on July 31,...

Sep 28, 2022

Teal David Fankhauser, 74, of Navarre, passed away following an extended illness on September 28, 2022.

He was born on May 6, 1948 to the late Richard and Wilma (Keefer) Fankhauser in Massillon.

Teal was a graduate of Fairless High School and retired from Timken Steel.

His interest included African Gray Parrots, tropical...

Sep 28, 2022

Don Koehnlein, age 87, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2022. He was born on September 19, 1935, and was a Massillon resident for most of his life. He was a beloved husband to the late Marty Koehnlein (Mitchell); loving father to Katy (Matt) Danner and Sue (Eric) Staub; proud grandfather to John and Matt Staub; brother of the...

Sep 26, 2022

Darold "Ed" King, 69, of Massillon, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022. Darold was born on January 22, 1953 in Massillon, the son of the late Raymond and Marie (Greene) King. Ed enjoyed fishing, camping, and going to auctions. He was a skilled musician and would volunteer his time playing music for residents at local nursing facilities. Ed...

Sep 26, 2022

Robert “Butch” D. Arnold Sr., 75, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022, in Navarre, Ohio. He was born on October 4, 1946, in Massillon, Ohio to the late Charles E. and Leona (Toland) Arnold.

Butch proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

Butch worked at Ohio Gratings, Inc....

Sep 25, 2022

Charles E. Rudy, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 25, 2022, in Navarre, Ohio. He was born on January 13, 1948, in Massillon, Ohio to the late Clair and Verneda (Domer) Rudy.

Chuck was a 1966 graduate of Tuslaw High School and worked for Eaton Manufacturing where he retired after 35+ years of service.

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Sep 24, 2022

After battling many health issues, Glinda Lee Berecek, age 70, was called to her home in heaven on September 24, 2022. She was born on January 24, 1952 to the late Regina M. (Freshour) Brown and John F. Brown in Massillon, Ohio. She was a loving and caring soul who was devoted to God and family. She dearly loved...

Sep 23, 2022

Mary Ann Coss, 81, of Massillon, passed away on September 23, 2022.

She was born on April 26, 1941 to the late Marion and Emma (Underwood) Strouble in Canton.

Mary graduated from Canton South High School and worked as a salesperson for many area stores retiring from J.C. Penny.

She was dedicated to...