Steven Lloyd Cantwell
May 8, 2022
Steven Lloyd Cantwell, 51, of Navarre, passed away May 8th, 2022 following an extended illness. He was born April 7th, 1971, to Kester and Cindie (Weiford) Cantwell. He graduated from Washington High School in 1989. He served in the U.S. Army, became a police officer, corrections officer and then began working at Kovatch Castings where he enjoyed working with...
Linda L. Wacker
May 7, 2022
Linda L. Wacker, 67, of Massillon passed away at her home on May 7, 2022, with her husband by her side. She fought a courageous four-and-a-half-year battle with brain cancer that never really diminished her spirits. She was born on March 30, 1955, in Massillon to the late Roy and Shirley (Witmer) Frederick. Linda was a proud 1973 graduate...
Sharon K. Papp
May 6, 2022
Sharon K. Papp, age 79 of Clinton, passed away on May 06, 2022. She was born in Akron on April 21, 1943 to the late Donald and Josephine Moore. She was 1961 graduate of Norton High School. She married Donald Papp on September 30, 1961 and they recently celebrated their 60th wedding Anniversary. Sharon worked as a Director of...
Jacqueline Cowan
May 6, 2022
Jacqueline Cowan, 91, of Massillon, passed away on May 6, 2022, following an extended illness. She was born on June 11, 1930 to the late Clarence and Zell (Newell) Perkins in Nicut, WV. Jackie was a member of Massillon Baptist Temple, where she served faithfully in the nursery at church. She enjoyed selling Avon and cooking large meals for...
Gail L. Stewart
May 4, 2022
Gail L. Stewart, 78, of Norton, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, with her daughter by her side. Gail was born on January 20, 1944, in Canton, the daughter of William and Ethel (Wilson) Hopkins. She was a lifelong resident of the area and was a proud graduate of Jackson High School. She was an avid NASCAR fan,...
Terry Raymond Sampsel
May 3, 2022
Terry R. Sampsel, age 72, of Massillon, went to be with Sherry, the love of his life and wife of 52 years . He was born on June 29, 1949 to the late Raymond and Joy Sampsel. He worked as a Pipeline Welder for 50 years. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was...
Irene Klever
May 3, 2022
Irene Klever, 95, of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Irene was born on November 29, 1926 in Massillon, the daughter of John and Susan (Elavasky) Yatsko. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1944 graduate of Washington High School. She was a proofreader for the Massillon Independent. Irene also worked for Waikem Ford as...
Raymond F. Lytle
May 2, 2022
Raymond F. “Ray” Lytle, 87, went home to be with his Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ on May 2, 2022. He was born on March 5, 1935, in Altoona, PA, to the late F. Earl and Grace (Rollason) Lytle. After graduating from Altoona High School in 1954, he joined the US Army spending two years in Germany. Ray was...
Charles E. Chapman
May 1, 2022
Charles E. Chapman Jr., age 66 of Massillon, passed away on May 01, 2022. He was born on July 27, 1955, to Carolyn and the late Charles E. Chapman Sr. in Massillon, OH. He was a graduate of Massillon Washington High School. Charles was a Truck Driver for Summit Trucking and later drove a bus for Massillon Schools. He...
Victoria "Vickie" Lee Lamp
Apr 30, 2022
On April 30th, Victoria Lee Lamp (Vickie), of Massillon peacefully passed away following an extended illness. She was 69 years old. Vickie was born on October 8, 1952, in Massillon. She enjoyed taking walks, watching Cleveland baseball, playing euchre and spending time with her longtime friend of forty years Bobby Shackle. Vickie is survived by her siblings Richard (Debby),...
Robert Bess
Apr 30, 2022
This is an address change notification. Robert Bess, 82, of Massillon, passed away on April 30, 2022 following an extended illness. He was born on January 26, 1940 to William and Ilo (Vaughn) Bess in Akron. On June 27, 1959, he married Betty E Bess (Borntrager). Robert and Betty lived in Massillon. Bob was a faithful member of Apostolic...
Patricia L. Smith
Apr 30, 2022
Our beloved mother Patricia Smith sadly passed away on April 30th at the age of 78. Pat battled cancer for many years but never let it stop her from living her best life. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband Gary and her sons Aaron, Jeremy, and Josh. The family will receive...
Kay Lynn Profant
Apr 29, 2022
Kay Lynn Profant, 67, of Massillon, passed away on April 29, 2022. She was born on June 7, 1954, in Canton to the late Russell and Carolyn (Tressel) Oyer. Kay was a proud 1972 graduate of Canton South High School where she was a devoted band member. Not only could Kay play the clarinet, but she excelled as a...
Raymond E Moore
Apr 29, 2022
Raymond E. Moore, age 56, of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 29, 2022. He was born on November 30, 1965, to the late Jean and Paul Moore. Raymond was employed at Midwest Community and PBS Animal Health. He enjoyed watching Gunsmoke, and was fan of Massillon Tigers, Cleveland Browns, Ohio State Buckeyes, and...
Vincent Lawrence Leno
Apr 29, 2022
Vincent Lawrence Leno, 54, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 2022. He was born on August 5, 1967 to Lawrence Leno and the late Irene (Peltz) Leno in Canton. Vince was a 1986 graduate of Washington High School and received his Bachelors Degree from Grantham University. He retired from the United States Army January of 2007. He...
Michalene A. Perry
Apr 27, 2022
Michalene A. Perry, 71 passed on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. She was born on August 5, 1950, in Massillon and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Keough) Miglich. She was an only child and was a Massillon resident all of her life. She is survived by her beloved husband, William K. Perry. In 1993, William moved...
Scott L. Kerns
Apr 27, 2022
Scott L. Kerns, 59, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on April 27, 2022. He was born on September 1, 1962 to the late Lawrence Kerns and Jacqueline Proffitt, who survives. Scott worked as a Work Shop Specialist for Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities. He attended Jackson Friends Church, where he assisted with the youth football, soccer and basketball...
Dennis "Denny" L. Griffiths
Apr 26, 2022
Dennis “Denny” L. Griffiths, 70, a lifelong resident of Massillon, passed away on April 26, 2022, at the Laurels of Massillon after a long, courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born on September 5, 1951, to the late Thomas and Norma (Whitmer) Griffiths. Denny was a proud 1969 graduate of Washington High School where he was a member...
Marlene Gibbs Nye
Apr 25, 2022
Marlene Gibbs Nye, 68, of Massillon, passed away on April 25, 2022. She was born on May 23, 1953 to Hubert and Mary Gibbs in Canton, OH. Marlene spent much of her time cooking and introducing her family and friends to new meals. She was a lover of arts and crafts, always creating something new. She often hosted family...
Edward Charles Dieringer
Apr 24, 2022
Edward Charles Dieringer, 86, of Massillon, passed away on April 24, 2022. He was born on March 16, 1936 to the late James and Helen (Lehman) Dieringer in Massillon. Ed joined the United States Navy and retired after twenty years service. He enjoyed photography and developing his own film and camping. Ed was the biggest Cleveland Indians fan. He...
