Ellen M. Leitner
Apr 7, 2022
Ellen M. Leitner, 93, of Massillon, passed away on April 7, 2022. She was born on September 2, 1928 to James and Sophia (Kroupa) Haney at Pottsville, PA. Ellen worked as a Secretary to the Engineering Department at The Hoover Company. After becoming a mother, she dedicated her life to her children and to her household duties. Family duties...
Mary F Scott
Apr 6, 2022
Mary F. Scott, age 87, went home to be with her Lord on April 6, 2022. She was born on June 25, 1934, in Massillon to the late Joseph Fraser Sr. and Earlie Mae (Jackson) Fraser. Mary was an incredibly loving and kind person. She patiently cared for her parents as they aged and was willing to help everyone....
Barbara J. Hoffner
Apr 4, 2022
Barbara J. Hoffner, age 83, died on April 04, 2022. She was born on July 11, 1938 in Parsons, West Virginia to Olga and William Phillips. Barbara was married to the love of her life, Wayne J. Hoffner for 66 years. She had 5 children Christine Hoffner, Caroline Ferrel (Joseph), Cheryl Francis (Domnick), Ronald Hoffner (Diane). She was preceded...
John L. Lightfoot
Apr 4, 2022
John L. Lightfoot, 88, of Massillon, went home to his Lord on April 4, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family. John was born on December 30, 1933, in Massillon, the son of the late Stewart and Dorothy (McElhaney) Lightfoot. John retired from the Massillon City Sanitation Department after 34 years of service. He enjoyed hunting and spending...
James L. Jackson
Apr 4, 2022
James L. Jackson, 67, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022. James was born on January 6, 1955 in Greenville, Alabama to CW and Flora Jackson. In addition to his parents, James is preceded in death by sister, Centhyia Ann Jackson, brother, Kenneth W. Jackson, Sr. and great-nephew, Nathaniel Stokes, Jr.. He is survived by daughter, Tiffany S. Jackson,...
Mildred "Tuffy" M. Grunder
Apr 4, 2022
Mildred "Tuffy" May Grunder, age 79, of Massillon, passed away April 4, 2022. "Tuffy" was born March 14, 1943 in Massillon to Michael and Daisy (Petrovich) Kolich. She was employed with the Edwards Food Warehouse for more than 10 years retiring in 1986. ''Tuffy" was a member of St. George Serbian Orthodox Church . She loved dancing with her...
Allen G. Pierre, Jr.
Mar 30, 2022
Allen G. Pierre, Jr., 87, of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Allen was born on January 3, 1935, in Louisiana, the son of Allen and Ida Pierre, Sr. He worked for Republic Steel and Walmart. Allen was a United States Army veteran. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Cherrie M....
Marcus D. Evans
Mar 30, 2022
Marcus D. Evans, 51, of North Canton, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. He was born on March 25, 1971 in Massillon and was the son of Jennifer E. (Young) Evans and the late Dale T. Evans. Marcus graduated from Perry High School and Stark State College. He worked in the IT field, most recently at Red River,...
Helen A. Wetzel
Mar 30, 2022
"Together Again" Helen A. Wetzel, 94, of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Helen was born on November 4, 1927, in Fairhope, Ohio, the daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth (Hambelton) Payne. She lived in the area since 1939. Helen worked as a home health aide. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and plastic crafting. Helen was a...
Shirley M Smith
Mar 29, 2022
05/31/35 – 03/29/22 Shirley passed away after prolonged health issues. Born (at home) in Navarre, OH to Ora (Vitti) Grasse and Louis (Rampanelli) Grasse. Shirley worked as a legal secretary before starting her family. She married her great love James (Jim) on April 28, 1956. They were married 60 years before his death in 2016. Along with her parents,...
John Ernest Walsh, Jr.
Mar 29, 2022
John Ernest Walsh, Jr. “Your child is your rainbow. And your grandchildren are your pot of gold.” John Ernest Walsh, Jr. was called to his heavenly home on March 29, 2022. He was born to parents, Evelyn Stoneman and John Walsh, Sr. on October 04, 1946, in Canton, Ohio. Upon graduation from Hoover High School, John married Nancy Lee...
Dr. Donald M. Zimmerman
Mar 28, 2022
Dr. Donald M. Zimmerman, age 72, of Jackson Twp., passed away from complications of Leukemia on Monday, March 28, 2022. He was born on October 23, 1949, in Shelby, Ohio to Lillian and the late Richard Zimmerman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kendra (Schnelle) Zimmerman; daughter Courtney Zimmerman and son Todd Zimmerman. He is survived by...
James M. Zachocki
Mar 28, 2022
James M. Zachocki, 73, of Massillon, passed away peacefully on March 28th, 2022, with his loving family by his side. He was born on November 3, 1948, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Betty (Enz) Zachocki. He was a 1966 graduate of West Deer High School in Gibsonia, PA. Shortly after graduation, Jim proudly served his country...
George L. Schlie
Mar 27, 2022
George L. Schlie, 89, loving husband, dad, “Pap”, and brother went to his heavenly home with the Lord on Sunday, March 27, 2022. George was born on February 7, 1933, in Pittsburgh, PA the son of the late George and Catherine Schlie. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his bonus parents, Bob and Doris...
Emma Nicole Parsons
Mar 24, 2022
Emma Nicole Parsons passed away on March 24, 2022 after a short illness and a lifelong battle with cerebral palsy. She was 20 years old. Born on October 23, 2001 in Canton, Ohio, Emma was a beacon of light to all who knew her. She was known for her beautiful smiles, joyous squeals and constant requests for “rock music”...
Robert C. "Bob" Garver
Mar 24, 2022
Robert C. “Bob” Garver, age 84, of Westerville, Ohio, passed on to glory on March 24, 2022. He was born on October 2, 1937, in Massillon, Ohio the son of Lloyd and Layonette (Monbarren) Garver. Bob was a 1955 graduate of Massillon Washington High School and in 1959 he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgical Engineering from...
Michelle M. "Shell" Strobelt
Mar 24, 2022
Michelle M. Strobelt, 61, of Jackson Township, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022. Shell was born on November 30, 1960, in Massillon, the daughter of Ralph Gutshall and Nancy (Strider) Hupp. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1979 graduate of Perry High School. She retired from Plain Local Schools after 30 years of service....
Verdella Baker
Mar 22, 2022
Verdella M. Baker, age 86, of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on March 22, 2022. She was born in Abbeyville, Alabama, on January 01, 1936. She married Jimmy Baker in 1956 and they were married for 50 years until his passing in 2006. Verdella worked for Food Services at Massillon Community/Affinity Hospital until her retirement. She...
Endia Lay Bickford
Mar 21, 2022
Endia Lay. Bickford, 76, of Massillon, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on March 21, 2022. She was born on August 5, 1945, in Leevale, West Virginia to the late Robert and Flossie (Pettry) Tuck. If you knew Endia, you probably knew her for being ornery, never shy, and loud personality that she was very proud...
T'Naizia " Naizia" Charesse Henderson
Mar 20, 2022
T’naizia “Naizia” Henderson, age 16 gained her wings on Sunday, March 20, 2022. She was born in Canton on February 01, 2006 where she began building a life encouraging others supporting her community. Naizia was a McKinley High School student who volunteered with the Simply Youth Program where she served meals, cleanup the parks and also baby sat on...
