Diana Gibbons
Dec 5, 2021
Diana Gibbons May 14, 1932 - December 5, 2021 Born to the late Angelina and Silvio Diotale of Brewster, Diana was preceded in death by her loving husband Jack, to whom she was married for fifty four years. She is survived by sons Cary of Massillon and Steven of Green; brother-in-law Gene (Gloria) Gibbons; several nephews; special cousins Angie...
Donald E. "Poppy Don" Brugh
Dec 5, 2021
Donald E. “Poppy Don” Brugh, 67, passed away on December 5, 2021, following a brief illness. He was born on May 19, 1954 to the late William E. and Isabelle M. (Pongrat) Brugh in Massillon. Donald was a 1973 graduate of Tuslaw High School. He worked with his family at Dairy Queen until 2002 and then became a professional...
Raymond "Ray" F. Rush
Dec 4, 2021
Raymond “Ray” F. Rush, age 62 of Simpsonville, South Carolina, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 04, 2021 after a brief illness. He was born in Akron on January 29, 1959 to the late Richard Rush and Marjorie Rush. He was a 1978 graduate of Akron Ellet High School. Ray briefly served his...
James "Jim" D. Fehlman
Dec 2, 2021
James D. (Jim) Fehlman, 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Heritage Villas Senior Living Community in North Canton, Ohio. Jim was born January 20, 1933 in Canton, Ohio, the son of Jean and Carrie Fehlman. After graduation from Lincoln High School he briefly attended Kent State University. Jim was drafted and served in the United...
Gloria Jean Grass
Dec 2, 2021
Gloria Jean Grass, 64, passed away unexpectedly on December 2, 2021. She was born in Canton on April 12, 1957 to William Willis and Frances Jean (Johnson) Foss. Gloria was a proud home maker, beloved wife, adoring mother and grandmother who was a dedicated family women. She was described as sweet, kind, and welcoming to all that knew her....
Cinda Merica
Dec 1, 2021
Cinda Merica, age 68 of Massillon passed away December 1, 2021. She was born February 2, 1953 in Dayton to the late Frances & Doris (Grinier) Merica and moved to Massillon in 1990. She was a Dining Room Hostess at Taco Bell in Massillon. She attended St. Mary's Cathoic Church. She has one sister, Luanna Bryant Merica. Memorial Service...
Rev. Dennis Karl Mcdonald
Dec 1, 2021
Rev. Dennis Karl McDonald, 71, was escorted by Jesus to his eternal paradise that has been prepared for him on December 1, 2021. He was born on October 1, 1950 in Philadelphia, PA to Dr. Khlar and Helen (Hind) McDonald. Dennis was a graduate of Ohio Northern University (BS Civil Engineering), Akron University (MS Civil Engineering) and Ashland Theological...
Eugene A. "Bud" Philippi, Jr.
Dec 1, 2021
Eugene A. “Bud” Philippi, Jr., 71, of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Bud was born on October 24, 1950, in Canton, the son of the late Eugene and Jeanine (King) Sr. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1970 graduate of North Canton Hoover High School. Bud worked for the City of North...
Ronald James Patterson Sr.
Nov 29, 2021
Ronald “Ron” J. Patterson Sr. ,age 75 of Massillon, passed away on November 28, 2021. He was born in Akron on January 24, 1946 to the late James and Geraldine (Bowser) Patterson. Ronald retired as an Electrician. He enjoyed woodworking, playing with electronic gadgets, fishing with his grandkids, photography, and watching his Cleveland Browns and Ohio State Buckeyes. He...
Lisa I. Dimitroff
Nov 28, 2021
Lisa I. Dimitroff, 59, of Massillon, OH, left us, surrounded by her family on November 28, 2021. Lisa grew up in Pensacola, FL prior to moving to Massillon, OH where she continued to raise her family. She enjoyed spending time on the boat and catching fish to fry, wildlife, and gardening. As long as she was with family she...
Patricia A. Meinhart
Nov 27, 2021
Patricia A. Meinhart, age 91, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 27th at the Laurels of Massillon. She was born on September 11, 1930 in Massillon to the late James and Isabelle Dillon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 43 years, Richard Meinhart. Pat was...
Patricia A. Oliver
Nov 27, 2021
Patricia A. Oliver, age 85, of Massillon, departed this life on November 27, 2021 following a period of declining health. She was born in Massillon on November 22, 1936, the youngest of ten children, to the late Frank B. and Josephine ( Schuhriemen) McGuire. Pat was a 1955 graduate of Washington High School. She married William K. Oliver on...
Robert "Bob" Lee Dennis
Nov 26, 2021
Robert “Bob” L. Dennis, age 88 of Canton, reunited with the love of his life on her heavenly birthday, November 26, 2021. He was born in Minerva on January 24, 1933 to the late Jessie and Rebecca Dennis. He married Patty Randall on November 9, 1951 sharing 63 years together until her passing in 2014. Robert served his country...
Bernard "Ben" K. Geibel
Nov 26, 2021
Bernard “Ben” K. Geibel, 69, of Canal Fulton, passed away at his home on November 26, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 30, 1952 in Massillon to the late Charles and Eunice (Gravely) Geibel. In his younger years, Ben enjoyed riding his Harley and spending many weekends at his dad’s house in Guernsey Co....
Richard "Rick" E. Engler, Jr.
Nov 25, 2021
Richard “Rick” E. Engler, Jr., 67, of Massillon, passed away on November 25, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Dover on May 27, 1954 to the late Richard E. and Shirley A. (Knisely) Engler, Sr. In addition to his biological parents, Rick was preceded in death by his brother Jeff Engler. He...
Freeda M. Pauley
Nov 25, 2021
Freeda M. Pauley, age 83, of Massillon went home to be with the Lord on, Thursday, November 25, 2021. She was born on April 25, 1938 in Julian, West Virginia to the late Whitman and Ethel (Williams) Hill. Freeda worked as Surgical Assistant for Doctors Hospital until her retirement. She liked to fish and enjoyed the company of her...
David "Dave" Anthony Marceric
Nov 24, 2021
David “Dave” A. Marceric, age 56 of Massillon, passed away on, Wednesday, November 24, 2021. He was born on March 04, 1965 to Sandra and the late Anthony Marceric. Dave was a 1983 graduate of Massillon Washington High School, where he played as a Linebacker for football team. He married Elizabeth “Beth” Prentice on March 18, 1995 and they...
Petro Pryshepa
Nov 23, 2021
Petro Pryshepa, 88, of Massillon, passed away following a brief illness on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Private services have been held. Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory (330) 833-3222
Betty L. Lorenz
Nov 23, 2021
Betty L. Lorenz, 78, of Jackson Township, passed away on November 23, 2021. She was born in Chillicothe, Ohio on October 20, 1943 to the late Janet Lenegar. She was also preceded in death by her son, Tom Lorenz. Betty worked for 30+ years in the Jackson Township School system and is where she also retired from. She hosted...
Ruth E. Wright
Nov 23, 2021
Ruth E. Wright, 77, passed away on November 23, 2021 at Aultman West Hospital. She was born on March 5, 1944 in Woodsfield, Ohio to the late Charles L. and Clara O. (Allen) Hogue. Ruth was a retired LPN at Massillon State Hospital where she worked for 35 years. She loved her children as well her grandchildren, but spent...
