Sharon L. Andrews
Dec 13, 2021
Sharon L. Andrews, 61, of Massillon, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021. Sharon was born on November 22, 1960, in Dumas, Arkansas, the daughter of Henry and Inez (Thomas) Newton. She worked in road construction before working at Sterilite where she retired after 15 years of service. Sharon enjoyed listening to Classic Rock music, especially Fleetwood Mac. She...
Angela "Angie" J. Amendola
Dec 12, 2021
Angela “Angie” J. Amendola, 54, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly at her home on December 12, 2021. She was born in Canton on July 15, 1967 to the late James and Josie (Copp) Amendola. She was a 1985 graduate of Central Catholic and then furthered her education to become an LPN. Her care and compassion for others made her...
Thadd F. Evans
Dec 11, 2021
Thadd F. Evans, 55, of Massillon, entered fully into the presence of the Lord on December 11, 2021. He was born on March 8, 1966 in Canton to Henry and Joyce (Kopf) Evans. Living his life for Jesus and his family were two things Thadd did passionately. Cross-Pointe Church, the former Bethel Temple Assemblies of God, has played a...
Robert "Bob" V. Sylvester
Dec 10, 2021
Robert Vincent Sylvester, 95, of Massillon Ohio and Lakeland Florida passed away December 10th, 2021. He was surrounded by people who cared and loved him for him deeply. Bob will be remembered for his kind heart and selfless love. He loved to listen to jazz and going out enjoying time with close friends. Bob is survived by his children...
Kevin Lloyd Self, D.C.
Dec 10, 2021
Kevin Lloyd Self, DC, 61, passed away on December 10, 2021. He was born in Canton on December 12, 1959 to the late Lloyd and Doris (Ferguson) Self. Kevin was a 1978 graduate of Central Catholic High School. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Ashland University and his D.C. from Life Chiropractic College. He played football and wrestled in...
Summer Rae Rowley
Dec 10, 2021
Summer Rae Rowley, age 36, passed away on December 10th, 2021. Summer was a free spirited soul who will be missed in countless ways by her family and friends. Summer loved her family fiercely, especially her daughter Ellie. She was very strong-willed and said she was raising her daughter to be strong just like her Mom taught her to...
Mart "Charlie" Gayhart
Dec 9, 2021
Mart “Charlie” Gayhart, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on December 09, 2021. He was born in Hazard, Kentucky to the late Jim and Dora (Fugate) Gayhart on May 26, 1938. He married Henrietta Miller on June 30, 1962 and they shared over 59 years together until his passing. Charlie retired as a Foreman for Grief...
Jessie Sue Smith-Dampier
Dec 9, 2021
Jessie Sue Smith - Dampier, 66, passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2021. She was born in Upper Glade, WV on December 19, 1954 to the late Roy Lee and Mary Faye (Reed) Smith. She was known as the neighborhood mom, dedicated to her children and helping raise many of the children around the area. She was a member...
Romaine Vanryzin
Dec 9, 2021
Romaine VanRyzin, age 58 of Massillon passed away on December 09, 2021. She was born in Massillon on December 17, 1962 to the late Jack and Laura (Talani) Maynard. She was a 1982 graduate of Washington Massillon High School. She married David James VanRyzin on October 26, 1985 and they shared 36 years together until her passing. Romaine retired...
Patrick C Todoran
Dec 9, 2021
Patrick C. Todoran, 79, passed away after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Canton, Ohio to the late Charles and Elizabeth Todoran on May 19, 1942. Patrick worked as a salesman in industrial coatings. He was a volunteer for several entities including Meals on Wheels, the Memorial Tournament, Arthritis Foundation Auto Show, and the Canton...
Otis Richard Keller
Dec 8, 2021
Otis Richard Keller, 57; also known as “Richard” “Rich” or “Shorty” by family and close friends, went home to be with the Lord on December 8th, 2021. Richard was born in Massillon, Ohio on July 9th, 1964, to the late Veronica Keller and Leroy Smith. Richard grew up in Richmond, California where he lived for many years. In 2000,...
Nicole Marie Ross-Eckstein
Dec 8, 2021
Nicole Marie Ross Eckstein, age 46 of Canton, passed away on December 08, 2021. She was born in Canton on April 26, 1975 to the late Edward and Lisa (Braun) Ross. She was a 1993 graduate of Glenoak High School. She married Steven T. Eckstein on November 25, 2013 and they shared 8 years together. Nicole worked as a...
Leland E. "Lee" Echelberry
Dec 8, 2021
Leland E. “Lee” Echelberry, 75, of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, December 08, 2021. Lee was born on June 18, 1946, in New Philadelphia, OH the son of the late Everett Lee and Edna Jane (Henderson) Echelberry. Lee was a proud United States Navy veteran. Lee was a Massillon City police officer and retired after 25 years of service....
William "Bill" R. Phelps
Dec 8, 2021
Bill suddenly left Jeff, Nick and Carla, the rest of his family and his friends on December 8th and raced into Heaven to be forever reunited with his lifelong love Darla. Bill also joined his Mom and Dad Bill and Betty Phelps. On that day, Bill’s 69 Roadrunner went silent and the wheels on his 58 stopped turning. This...
Susan E. Keller
Dec 8, 2021
Susan E. Keller, 90, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2021. She was born in Wooster on December 14, 1930 to the late Ralph and Louella (Pfouts) Airhart. Susan was a 1948 graduate of Washington High School. She retired from Apple Creek Development Center with thirty years of service. Upon retiring she became a volunteer at Massillon Community/Affinity Hospital....
Valine M. Carter
Dec 7, 2021
Valine M. Carter, 80, of Navarre, passed away unexpectedly on December 7, 2021. She was born on February 14, 1941 in Ironton, Ohio to the late Charles and Marie (Bowman) Burd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Billy, her loving son Dwaine, as well as 4 brothers. The most important aspect...
Linda L. Wuske
Dec 7, 2021
Linda L. Wuske, 74, passed away on December 7, 2021, following an extended illness. She was born in Canton on October 19, 1947 to the late Vincent and Mabel (Bellamy) Romesburg. Linda was a 1965 graduate of Perry High School and a 1979 graduate of Aultman School of Nursing. She worked for Massillon City Hospital and several Doctors offices...
Shirley M. Tasseff
Dec 7, 2021
Shirley Marie (Kerhin) Tasseff went home to be with the Lord on December 7, 2021. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, John Tasseff, her three sons, Todd (Patsy) Tasseff, Lee (Margie) Tasseff, and Craig (Carol) Tasseff, her sister Joyce (Jack) Serra, brother John Kerhin, and grandchildren, Kate, Samantha, Audrey, Aaron, Natalie, Grant, Lydia, John, and...
Kevin S Turkall
Dec 6, 2021
Kevin S. Turkall, 58, of Massillon, passed away on December 6, 2021. He was born on May 10, 1963 in Massillon, to the late Mark and Geraldine (Crow) Turkall. Kevin was a 1981 graduate of Massillon Washington High School where he met the love of his life, Cathy Rambo. They were married on June 15, 1984. Kevin also attended...
Kenneth Ray Herring, Sr.
Dec 6, 2021
Kenneth Ray Herring Sr., 72 of Massillon, was called home on Sunday, December 6, 2021. He was born in Massillon to Earnest and Addie Herring. Kenneth worked as a marine painter for Newport News Shipbuilding. Was an avid sports fan of the Massillon Tigers and Cleveland Browns. He loved music in his younger years lead vocalist of rhythm and...
