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...
Barbara June Dillen
Mar 19, 2022
Barbara J. Dillen, age 87 of Massillon, passed away on March 19, 2022. She was born in Massillon on April 20, 1934 to the late Floyd and Inez (Luttrell) Bennett. She was a 1952 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. She married Joseph E. Dillen on Easter Sunday, April 10, 1955 and they shared 49 years together until his...
Christie Jo Defibaugh
Mar 18, 2022
Christie Jo Defibaugh, age 73, passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 18, 2022. She was born on February 11, 1949 in Kansas to the late Robert and Martha Jones. She was an avid watcher of crime shows and always looked forward to Wheel of Fortune. Christie leaves behind her son, David (Janet Monroe) Jones; her grandchildren,...
Joseph P. Whipkey
Mar 18, 2022
Joseph P. Whipkey, 45, passed away on March 18, 2022, following an extended illness. Joseph was born in Massillon on May 12, 1976 to Donna (Bressler) Whipkey and the late James A. Whipkey, Sr. He was a graduate of Washington High School, received his A.S. from OSU ATI, Wooster and received his B.S. in Horticulture from The Ohio State...
Evelyn G Moser
Mar 17, 2022
Evelyn G Moser, age 97, of Massillon Ohio, passed away March 17, 2022. She was born to the late John and Stella (Ricksecker) Nickles in West Lebanon Ohio, on August 12, 1924. At the center of Evelyn’s life, was her family. She worked incredibly hard to provide for them as she worked full time at Perry Rubber and managed...
Ann L. Weaver
Mar 17, 2022
Ann L. Weaver, 89, of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at her residence. Ann was born on November 27, 1932, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Oscar and Isabelle (Mang) Baker. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1950 graduate of Washington High School. She retired from Eaton Corporation after 42 ½ years...
Carolyn S. Talkington
Mar 17, 2022
Carolyn S. Talkington, age 65 of Massillon, passed away on March 17, 2022. She was born in Calhoun County, West Virginia on May 05, 1956, to the late Thurl and Wanetta (Sampson) Rogers. She married John Talkington in 1979 and they shared 24 years together until his death in 2003. Carolyn was the cook at Top of the Viaduct...
Betty L. Kittinger
Mar 16, 2022
Betty L. Kittinger, 80, passed away on March 16, 2022, in Massillon. She was born to the late Raymond and Lillian Snyder on July 19, 1941. Betty was a lifelong home maker and member of the Massillon Saddle Club. She loved horses and was dedicated to her family. She is survived by her children Mark (Cathy) Kittinger, Jill Porter,...
Jon Dale "Pops" Mcfarren, Sr.
Mar 16, 2022
Jon Dale McFarren “Pops”, Sr., 84, of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Jon was born on November 10, 1937, in Navarre, Ohio. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1955 graduate of Washington High School. He was a United States Army veteran. Jon worked as an electrician for...
Frank A. Janowicz
Mar 16, 2022
Frank A. Janowicz, age 88, of Perry Twp., passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. He was born in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania on November 17, 1933 to the late Francis and Bertha (Malinowski) Janowicz. He married Margaret “Peg” Shaulis on December 22, 1959 and were married for 62 years. Frank repaired Sewing Machines and was highly sought after for his...
Cheryl Lynn Armstrong
Mar 16, 2022
Cheryl Lynn Armstrong, 70, of Perry Township passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, with her family by her side. Cheryl was born on February 9, 1952, in Canton, the daughter of the late John and Ida (Meeks) Cice. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1969 graduate of Lincoln High School. Cheryl received her Bachelor...
Betty L. Schumacher
Mar 16, 2022
Betty L. Schumacher, 91, of Massillon passed away at her home on March 16, 2022. She was born at home in West Lebanon, Ohio on June 12, 1930, to the late Warren Eckroad and Margaret Lemmon (Chuck Becherer) Eckroad. She was a graduate of Mt. Eaton High School and attended Wooster Business College. Betty worked at Republic Steel as...
