Nancy Jane Pelger
Apr 23, 2022
Nancy Jane Pelger, 77, of Jackson Township, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Nancy was born in Canton, Ohio on December 18, 1944, to the late Ervin and Ruth Bower. Nancy retired from Nelson Industrial Supply after 23 years of service and formerly worked at Ohio Power and St. Stephen's Lutheran Church. She was an excellent cook and...
Donald R. Norris, Jr.
Apr 22, 2022
Donald "Rick" R. Norris Jr., AKA "Bogie"or " Newt", 60, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022 at his home with his loving family by his side. Donald was the son of the late Donald and Helen (Tingler) Norris. Donald was a member of the Sons of Herman, Massillon Moose, The American Men's Softball Association and inducted into the softball...
Robert Warren Kiplinger
Apr 21, 2022
Robert Warren Kiplinger, age 83, of Dalton, passed away April 21, 2022, Robert was born in Put-In-Bay, Ohio on March 24, 1939, to the late Harold and Elizabeth Kiplinger. Robert dedicated his life to public service, first as a Marine and then as an employee of the United States Postal Service. He was selected to participate in Honor Flight....
William Daniel Frick
Apr 20, 2022
William Daniel Frick, age 80, of Canton, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. He was born in Irwin, Pennsylvania on March 27, 1942, to parents Roscoe and Mary (Clohessy) Frick. Bill graduated from Norwin High School in 1960. He attended Point Park College where he received a degree in accounting. Bill began his career in the accounting...
Tramell M. Childs
Apr 20, 2022
Tramell M. Childs, Sr., 46, of Canton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2022. He was born on June 4, 1975 to Kenneth Childs and Deborah (Williams) Childs in Cleveland, Ohio. He played with Frank Boyd's Blues Ministry and Peace. Tramell was a very outgoing person always available to help people. Visitation will be held Monday, May 9,...
Marilyn Florence Winkler
Apr 20, 2022
Marilyn Florence Winkler, 90, passed away on April 20, 2022, surrounded by loving family. Marilyn was born September 14, 1931, in Canton, Ohio to Isadore and Mary Weigand. She married Gust Winkler, Jr. in 1954, and together they enjoyed outdoors and camping. Their love of camping inspired them to open their own campgrounds, swimming lake, and farm – called...
Glen A. Safreed
Apr 19, 2022
Glen A. Safreed, 53, of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, after a rough battle with cancer. He was born on December 20, 1968, in Canton. He was an amazing husband, father, and papa. Glen loved his family and believed that family should always stick together no matter what. He loved painting, drawing animation, anything to do...
Lucille G. Leaf
Apr 18, 2022
Lucille Genevieve Leaf, 82, of Massillon, formerly of Du Bois, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022, at The Laurels of Massillon. She was born on August 8, 1939, to Charles and Lucille (Konieczko) Keeney in Hampstead, MD. Lucille retired from UPS as a customer service representative. She is survived by her children, Valerie (Gary) Mann, and Carroll...
Zelda K. Block-Dixon
Apr 18, 2022
Zelda Block-Dixon age 70, a lifelong resident of Massillon went home willing to be present with the Lord. She was born on April 07, 1952 in Massillon to the late Edwin Lee Hye Sr. and the late Rosetta Marie Evans. She was a 1970 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. She worked at Perry Rubber and was later a...
Stanley E. Pearson
Apr 18, 2022
Stanley E. Pearson, 91, of Massillon, passed away April 18, 2022. Stanley was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania on July 5, 1930 to the late Ralph and Waneta (Parton) Pearson. He retired from Diebold in 1990. He was a Member of Trinity Lodge 710 F&AM, New Castle Consistory AASR, Nazir Groto, and formerly Tadmore Shrine and was Past President of...
Yur'Rel Andre Pullin
Apr 16, 2022
Yur’Rel Andre Pullin, age 1, earned his superhero cape on April 16, 2022, after a courageous journey of health issues. He was born on November 9, 2020, in Canton, Ohio to his loving parents, Monique Pounds and Jerel Pullin. Yur’Rel endured more in his 17 months of life than most do in their entire lifetime. He was tiny but...
Thomas A. Broyles
Apr 15, 2022
Thomas A. Broyles, age 60 of Massillon passed away on April 15, 2022, after a valiant battle with a long illness. He was the son of the late James and Phyllis Broyles. Tom enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed each and every day with Tracy, his loving wife of 24 years. Tom...
Nina Kay Gaut
Apr 14, 2022
Nina Kay Gaut, 53, of Massillon, passed away on April 14, 2022, following an extended illness. She was born on May 15, 1968 in Montevideo, MN. Nina worked as an Executive Manager for Logistical Resource Group. She also sold Life and Auto Insurance as an Independent Agent. She volunteered with Toys for Tots, hosted many charity events and benefits,...
Donnell David Reeves
Apr 14, 2022
Donnell David Reeves (New York) went home to be with the Lord on 4/14/2022. Donnell passed away surrounded by his loving family, friends, and clergy. Donnell Reeves was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Kelmom Reeves and Lulu Mae Reeves, paternal grandparents Leonard Lukes Sr. and Gladys Lukes, his wife Rhonda Reeves, his son Donte Reeves, His mother...
Richard Crescenze
Apr 13, 2022
Richard Crescenze, age 86, of Massillon, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. He was born in Massillon, Ohio on March 8, 1936, to the late Steve and Mary (Porrini) Crescenze. As a young man, Richard was a standout quarterback for the Massillon Tigers. After graduating high school, he proudly served his county as a member of the...
Terry L. Clark, Sr.
Apr 13, 2022
Terry L. Clark Sr. age 73 of Massillon OH, passed away April 13th, 2022, at his family home. Terry was born on August 8, 1948, in Canton, OH. The son of the late Gloria Justice (Fowler) and Clayton Clark. Terry lived in the area all his life. He enjoyed spending time with family, dirt bike riding, barbeques, working on...
Dave Ford
Apr 11, 2022
Dave Ford, 59, of Brewster, passed away unexpectedly on April 11, 2022. He was born on September 13, 1962, in Massillon, to the late Wilbur and Delores (Lopez) Ford. He was currently employed at EB Advertising in Massillon and was a dedicated employee for over 15 years. When he wasn’t working, you could almost always find Dave with a...
Nancy Marie Swagart
Apr 9, 2022
Nancy Marie Swagart, 71, of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Nancy was born on November 28, 1950, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Granville and Emma (Kail) Swagart. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon. Nancy worked at Heartland Behavioral Healthcare for 53 years before her passing. She was a member of the Massillon YMCA,...
Chip P. Hosler
Apr 9, 2022
Chip P. Hosler, 56, of Navarre, passed away on April 9, 2022 at Cleveland Clinic/Mercy Hospital. He was born in Massillon on November 19, 1965. Chip worked as a driver for Cornerstone Concrete. He was a member of Canton Seventh-day Adventist Church, bowling leagues and the North Industry Sportsmen’s Club. Chip is survived by his loving wife, Ottie (Decker)...
William "Bill" J. Kreiger
Apr 7, 2022
William “Bill” J. Kreiger, age 85, passed away on, April 07, 2022. He was born in Massillon on February 05, 1937, to the late Byron and Frieda (Buehler) Kreiger. He was a 1955 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. He married Nancy Sense on April 04, 1959, and they shared 56 years together until her passing in 2015. Bill...
