David L. Braid
Feb 27, 2022
David L. Braid, 72, passed away on February 27, 2022. He was born in Alliance on May 31, 1949. A 1967 graduate of Jackson High School, David was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a retiree of The Timken Company. David was a huge Massillon Tiger Football Fan never missing a game. He was dedicated to...
James "Jim" L. Wolgamott
Feb 27, 2022
"Together Again" James “Jim” L. Wolgamott, 82, of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022. Jim was born on August 5, 1939, in Canton, the son of the late Chester Grant and Mary Jane (Moyer) Wolgamott. He was a 1957 graduate of Washington High. Following graduation, he joined the Air Force Reserves. Jim worked for the Timken Co....
Mara L. Berbari
Feb 24, 2022
Mara L. Berbari, 67, passed away on February 24, 2022, following an extended illness. She was born in Marietta on November 30, 1954. Mara was dedicated to her family and friends. She loved, painting, drawing, crafting, art projects, cooking, bingo, going to parks and fishing. She loved to spend her time with her grandchildren and family. She was member...
James "Duane" Bittner, Jr.
Feb 24, 2022
James “Duane” Bittner, Jr., age 91, of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022. Jim was born on August 19, 1930, in Ecorse, MI, the son of the late James and Florence (Langenfeld) Bittner, Sr. Jim was a proud United States Navy veteran and served our country during the Korean War. He often mentioned that those were the...
Carol J. Howenstine
Feb 22, 2022
Carol J. Howenstine, 79, passed away surrounded by her family on February 22, 2022, following a brief illness. She was born in Canton on June 10, 1942 to Richard and Mary (Klingensmith) Nye. A 1960 graduate of Jackson High School, she worked for Chase Bank and Early Childhood Resource Center in Canton. She was a member of The Church...
Anthony James "Teejay" Marcoccia
Feb 21, 2022
Anthony James “Teejay” Marcoccia, 73, passed away on February 21, 2022, following an extended illness. He was born in Elmira, NY to Anthony J. and Opal (See) Marcoccia on January 2, 1949. He was a 1967 graduate of Horseheads High School in Horseheads, NY and received an A.S. in Criminal Justice from Kent State-Stark. He was a United States...
Judith A. Lamberjack
Feb 19, 2022
Newspaper edition: Judith A. Lamberjack, age 81, passed away on February 19, 2022. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, John F. Lamberjack; her children, Jennifer Lamberjack of Canton, Jim (Debbie) Lamberjack of Longs SC; Doc (Kristen) Lamberjack of Dublin OH; Dennis (Dawn) Lamberjack of Conway SC; siblings, Michael (Gail) McDonough of Eureka Missouri, Dennis (Edie) McDonough of...
Danny R Combs
Feb 19, 2022
Danny R. Combs, age 69 of Tuscarawas Twp. went home to be with the Lord on February 19, 2022. He was born on September 28, 1952 to the late Omer and Betty (Hayes) Combs in Massillon. He was a 1971 graduate of Washington High School. He served in the U.S. Naval Reserves. Danny married Mary Ellen McGlothlin on July...
Deborah A. Canton
Feb 19, 2022
Deborah A. Canton, age 84, passed away on February 19, 2022. She was born in East Liverpool, OH on September 6, 1937 to the late Blaine and Josephine Smith. She was a retired church organist for over 40 years, a Canton City Schools employee for 20 years, and a Home Healthcare Worker for 20 years until retirement. In addition...
John Michael Tyler Gowins
Feb 18, 2022
John Michael Tyler Gowins, age 28, passed away on February 18, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Ty and Mary Jo (Streb) Gowins on May 25, 1993 in Canton. He attended Central Catholic, where he competed in track and cross country, and he graduated from McKinley High School in 2012. He graduated with a certificate...
Richard P. Dalman
Feb 18, 2022
Richard P. Dalman, 87, owner of Details Detail’s, a local Automobile restoration company and Diebold retiree, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, February 18, 2022 after a lengthy illness. Though his time was shortened, he was passionate and loving to the end. He was born January 13, 1935 in Michigan City, Indiana to Peter and Margaret (Cullerton) Dalman...
Pansy R. Gayheart
Feb 17, 2022
Pansy R. Gayheart, 92, of Massillon, passed away at her home on February 17, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Benton, Illinois on June 19, 1929 to the late Cecil and Burlie (Hedges) Thomason. She worked many years for the former Ekco Housewares but retired as a crossing guard for Massillon City Schools which she...
James Stewart Cain
Feb 17, 2022
James S. Cain, age 79, of Massillon, passed away into the arms of God on February 17, 2022. He was born in Wadsworth, OH, to the late Mary Albertson and Stewart Cain. He served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corp. Reserves from 1966 to 1972. He worked in outside sales and marketing for most of his...
Darin L. Miller
Feb 16, 2022
Darin L. Miller, age 49 of Jackson Twp. entered into Eternal Rest on February 16, 2022. He was born on December 28, 1972, to Donnie Miller and Queen (Joseph) Williams. He was a 1990 graduate of Buchtel High School. He married Dana N. Spencer on August 29, 2005, and she survives. Darin was the Founder and CEO of Triniti...
Bernice "Jean" Baker
Feb 15, 2022
Bernice “Jean” Baker, 79, of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Jean was born on March 2, 1942, in Brownwood, TX, the daughter of the late James and Nora (Royal) Crocker. She worked for the Timken Co. as a payroll coordinator and retired after 25 years of service. She was also a seamstress and had started sewing...
Patricia A. Sibila
Feb 15, 2022
Patricia A. Sibila, 92, of Massillon went to join her husband Thomas, on February 15, 2022. Patricia was born February 14, 1930 to the late Landis and Ethel (Kiefer) Kulla. She married Thomas on October 6, 1951. Tom preceded her in death on March 5, 2017. She was also preceded in death by her brother Donald Kulla and her...
Michael R. Franklin
Feb 15, 2022
Mike R. Franklin, age 76. Mike Franklin of Massillon, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on February 15th, 2022. He was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on September 8th, 1945. He proudly served his country in the Army overseas in Korea. While serving he received his high school diploma. He was proceeded in death by his wife of 42...
Karen Marie Garbarino
Feb 13, 2022
Karen Marie Garbarino, 83, of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022. Karen was born on April 25, 1938, in Massillon. She was the daughter of the late Leo J. and Mary “Toots” (Kelleher) Krantz. Karen was a 1956 graduate of Washington High School. She graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor of Science degree and received...
Willa Mae Brown
Feb 12, 2022
Willa M. Brown, 90, passed away on February 12, 2022 following an extended illness. She was born in Massillon on October 5, 1931 to the late Eddie and Emma (Feagin) Kirkland. Willa worked many years for Perry Rubber, Multi County Juvenile Attention Center and Massillon City Schools. She was also a Foster Parent for twenty years, fostering over forty...
Ronald F. Harper
Feb 10, 2022
Ronald F. Harper, 88, of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022. Ron was born on February 4, 1934, in Birch River, WV, the son of the late Manuel Wesley and Minnie B. (Butcher) Harper. He was a proud United States Army veteran. Ron worked for Republic Steel (Enduro) and retired after more than 38 years of service....
