Sep 21, 2022

On Wednesday, September 21st, 2022, Terri Jo “Dodie” Snyder, was unexpectedly reunited with

her mother and father while continuing on her path of strength and perseverance. Those who

knew her well could tell you she lived with a fire that was inextinguishable. She worked at a

variety of local jobs, however she mostly...

Sep 21, 2022

Ernest "Bud" Simmons, 91, of Massillon, passed away on September 21, 2022 at home peacefully.

He was born on August 22, 1931 to the late Joseph and Mildred (Schofield) Simmons in Clifton Forge, VA.

Ernest graduated from Valley High School and worked as a Superintendent for Tyson/SKF for many years retiring as Chairman of the...

Sep 21, 2022

Thomas Scott Shonk, 59, of Jackson Township, passed away on September 21, 2022 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born on March 27, 1963 in Massillon, the son of Jack and Judy (Lee) Shonk. He was a 1981 graduate of Tuslaw High School. Tom worked as a machine operator for Jackson Township Highway Department for 30...

Sep 18, 2022

Margaret "Peggy" Sampson, 86, of Massillon, passed away on September 18, 2022 at Mercy Cleveland Clinic. She was born on May 9, 1936 to the late Arnold and Faye (Frantz) Boak in North Lawrence, Ohio. She married Delmer Sampson on June 05,1975

and they shared 35 years together until his passing in 2010.

Peggy retired...

Sep 18, 2022

Miriam L. (Miller) Carter, age, 97, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022. She was born on July 21, 1925 in Louisville, Ohio to the late Earl and Pearl (Oyster) Miller.

Miriam was a 1943 graduate of Louisville High School and then received her B.S. Degree from Otterbein College in 1947.

She taught at Whittier...

Sep 18, 2022

Joseph Leroy Campbell, 80, of Canton, passed away on September 18, 2022, following a period of declining health.

He was born on October 25, 1941 to the late Robert and Mary Lou (Distler) Campbell at Malvern.

Joseph attended Malvern High School and worked as a mechanic for Pearson's Auto Parts, retiring in 2015. He played...

Sep 17, 2022

Russita "Rusty" M. Kraus, 80, of Canton, passed away on September 17, 2022.

She was born on April 1, 1942, to the late Louis and Ida (Metz) LaFord in Massillon.

Russita graduated from Beach City High School and Stark State College. She worked as a physical therapy assistant for Aultman Hospital. Russita lived her life...

Sep 17, 2022

Michael L. Wirth, 51, of Massillon, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022. He was born in Canton, Ohio on June 8, 1971, to William L. and Milanka D. Wirth.

He was a graduate of Washington High School. Mr. Wirth was a welder by trade but worked most recently as a truck driver.

He...

Sep 16, 2022

Heinz Celik Sr., age 95 of Massillon. Sadly we announce he passed away on September 16, 2022 with his loving family present. He was born to Heinrich and Anna Celik in Gelsenkirchen-Erle, Germany on November 1, 1926. He and his wife, Gerda, married in August 1950 and immigrated to Massillon in 1952, where they raised their family. Heinz was...

Sep 16, 2022

"Randy" McNurlin, 70, of Canton, passed away on September 16, 2022. He was born on August 25, 1952 in Canton, Ohio to the late Lawrence and Delores McNurlin. Randy was a graduate of Jackson High School. He married the love of his life and best friend, Alisa Beyer on November 04, 1994 and she survives.

Randy owned...

Sep 16, 2022

Eulette Arrington, 100 yrs. old, of Massillon passed away from her earthly home to receive her heavenly reward on September 16, 2022.

She was born in Woodland, Alabama on March 21, 1922 to the late Troy Joiner and Ada Lancaster Joiner.

Preceding her in death husband Chat Arrington and son John Troy Arrington and grandson...

Sep 15, 2022

Ned Norwood Guest, 81, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022 following a lengthy illness. Ned was born on November 8, 1940 in Canton, the son of the late Norwood and Arlene (Foltz) Guest. He was a 1960 graduate of Jackson High School. He retired from Wean United Engineering after 45 years of service. Ned was an avid sports...

Sep 15, 2022

Marie Pullin age 103, passed peacefully on the morning of September 15, 2022, surrounded by her loving and devoted children. Joining her husband Charles ( Grandpa Chuck) and daughter Joyce who proceeded her on the heavenly journey. Marie was beautiful, kind hearted, soft spoken, and stylish to the end. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend....

Sep 14, 2022

Donald L. Rohr, of Massillon, passed away September 14, 2022, at the age of 71, due to Bulbar ALS. The world became a better place when he was born on October 14, 1950, to the late Doris and Clarence Rohr. Don graduated from WHS in 1969. He worked for the phone company for 39 years which included a variety...

Sep 11, 2022

Scott L. Shelt, 63, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on September 11, 2022.

He was born in Portland, OR on April 10, 1959 to the late Russell and Mary (Eggenschwiler) Shelt .

Scott was a 1977 graduate of Washington High School and worked many years for Kovatch Casting. He enjoyed fishing and visiting service clubs....

Sep 9, 2022

Patricia Ann Spitale, 73, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on September 9, 2022.

She was born on January 24, 1949, in Canton to the late Richard Walters and Rita (Zettler) Waddell.

Patricia liked to read, watch tv, play computer games and loved teddy bears.

Patricia is survived by her children, Angela Spitale, Patricia...

Sep 8, 2022

Beverly J. Oberlin, 92, of Jackson Twp. died September 8, 2022.

She was born in Cleveland, November 18,1929 to Ralph R. West and Janet Engle West.

Beverly attended Shore High School in Euclid and graduated from The College of Wooster in 1952. On August 9, 1952, she married David E. Oberlin of Massillon and the...

Sep 7, 2022

Gary E. Selway, 82, of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Gary was born on July 14, 1940, in Canton to Harold and Margarite (Evans) Selway. Gary was a 1960 graduate of Navarre High School. He was a fun loving and caring man. Gary loved fishing, playing bingo, tinkering, and gambling. Most of all he loved his...

Sep 7, 2022

Linnett Massey, 58, of Canton, received her Heavenly Wings on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Linnett was born on February 17, 1964 in Massillon, the daughter of the late Homer and Edna (Miller) Spencer. She was a 1982 graduate of Washington High School. Linnett was a diehard Amazonian and she also loved going to the casino, going to her three...

Sep 7, 2022

Stanley John Zak, age 77, of Canton passed away on Wednesday, September 7th surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 13, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio to Stanley and Martha (Maple) Zak. He married Janet Elaine (Wasson) Zak on July 1st, 1967 in Columbus, Ohio.

Stanley was preceded in death by his beloved wife Janet,...