H. Larue Trotter
Nov 6, 2021
H. LaRue Trotter (June 26, 1948-November 6, 2021) lived an extraordinary life of love, support, and inspiration to her family, friends, students, and community. Born in Bartow, Florida, she moved to Zion, Illinois at the age of twelve. She became a member of the Baptist Church, attended the city’s public schools, and later graduated from Zion Benton Township High...
Mary E. Berbari
Nov 6, 2021
Mary E. Berbari, 91, of Massillon passed away on November 6, 2021. She was born in Detroit, MI on November 7, 1929, The daughter of Helen (Gamal) and Joseph Barber. Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother “Sitti” and Great-grandmother devoted to her Catholic faith. Mary’s love of others was very evident as she would always think of others...
Christopher R. Alex
Nov 5, 2021
T. Sgt. Christopher R. Alex, 39, passed away unexpectedly on November 5, 2021. He was born in Canton on June 7, 1982. Chris was a full time C-130 crew chief at the 910th Air Wing, Youngstown. Chris enjoyed golf, camping and tinkering on projects around the house. As a youth he grew up in the Seneca Lake area and...
Charles Edward Kemp
Nov 4, 2021
Charles “Chuck” Edward Kemp, 74, of Massillon, passed away at his residence surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 4, 2021. Chuck was born on December 9, 1946, in Massillon the son of the late Arvine and Mabel (Crone) Kemp. He was a lifelong resident of Massillon. Chuck was a proud Marine Corps veteran. He served his country during...
Blemia M. Bennett
Nov 2, 2021
Blemia M. Bennett, 81, of Navarre, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, at Park Village Health Care Center in Dover, OH. Blemia was born on November 23, 1939 in Manila, WV. She was the daughter of the late Roy and Mellie (Cooper) Baisden. She was preceded in death by her brothers Roy Linford and Douglas Baisden, sisters Martha Walker-Baisden...
Edwin L. Bachtel
Nov 2, 2021
Edwin L. Bachtel 1943-2021 77, entered heaven November 2, 2021. Born in Massillon, December 9, 1943, to the late Russell and Betty (Aston) Bachtel. Ed graduated from Washington High School in 1961 and joined the Navy at 17, serving first on the Saratoga. In 1963, when stationed in Brunswick, Maine, he met Muriel Bowie, a student at Farmington State...
Donald Ernest Wissmar
Nov 2, 2021
Donald Ernest Wissmar, 85, passed away on November 2, 2021 following an extended illness. He was born in Canton on December 20, 1935, to Ernest W. and Bernadette A. (Kline) Wissmar. Growing up Donald excelled in football, boxing and golf. Later in life he was a football and basketball official. He was an avid outdoorsman, wood worker and gardener....
Anna Stacie Jarorchik
Oct 31, 2021
Anna Stacie Javorchik, 48, of Canal Fulton, passed away unexpectedly, on Sunday, October 31, 2021. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late Connie and Debbie (Matyi) Javorchik. God regained his Angel on Earth. Stacie was a Saint if there ever was one. She would always try to make you feel better, rarely complained, and would...
Robert "Bob" Hoover Hockenberry
Oct 30, 2021
Robert “Bob” Hoover Hockenberry, age 92 passed away on October 30, 2021. He was born on November 06, 1928 (the day President Hoover was elected) to the late Charles O. and Viola (Crider) Hockenberry. He was a 1947 graduate of Jackson High School, as an accomplished trumpet player and chorus member. He loved music! He married the love of...
Sheila R. Smith
Oct 30, 2021
Sheila Renee Smith, 58, passed away on October 30, 2021, following a brief illness. She was born in Massillon on June 5, 1963. Sheila was a 1981graduate of Washington High School and a member of Grace Cathedral in Cuyahoga Falls where she loved to volunteer. She is survived by her children, Jessica R. Smith, Angela R. Smith and Breanna...
Dorothy J. Bachtel-Homman
Oct 30, 2021
Dorothy “ Dot” Bachtel-Homman, 93, passed away at home on October 30, 2021, following an extended illness. She was born on January 21, 1928 in Massillon to James W. and Zella R. (Walter) Dutton. Dot was a 1946 graduate of Washington High School and retired from First Merit Bank in 1990. She was a member of Central Presbyterian Church,...
Lois Cornell Mcallister
Oct 30, 2021
Lois Irene Cornell McAllister, 96, passed away October 30 at her home in Niceville, Florida. She was born in Massillon on August 7, 1925, to Mabel Marie Keyser and Ralph L. Cornell. As a Washington High School graduate, Lois attended the College of Wooster for two years, then returned home to marry the love of her life. On December...
Gary L. Krug
Oct 30, 2021
Gary L. Krug, age 80 of Tuscarawas Twp., passed away on October 30, 2021. He was born to the late Walter and Gertrude Krug on July 08, 1941. He married Janice Henson on October 04, 1959 and they shared 62 years together. Gary retired as a mechanic for Fleming Foods with 44 years of service. He was a past...
Virginia A. Huffman
Oct 29, 2021
Virginia A. Huffman, 80, of Massillon, passed away after an extended battle with cancer on October 29, 2021. She was born in Guysville, Ohio on July 1, 1941 to the late Elmer and Cora (Capplinger) Dunfee. She met the love of her life, Troy A. Huffman, while they were both enlisted in the United States Navy and stationed in...
Marion "Max" F. Adamczyk
Oct 29, 2021
Marion F. "Max" Adamczyk, 88 of Canton, passed away peacefully at home on October 29, 2021 after an extended struggle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born on May 23, 1933 in New Castle Pennsylvania to the late John and Rose (Babski) Adamczyk. Max Graduated from New Castle High School, and Slippery Rock State College. He proudly served his country...
Larry & Helen Eckstein
Oct 29, 2021
Lawrence “Larry” and Helen Eckstein both age 73 of Massillon passed away on October 23, 2021 and October 28, 2021 respectively. Larry was born on December 18, 1947 in Massillon to the late Donald and Helen Eckstein. He was a 1965 graduate of Central Catholic High School. Helen was born on June 27, 1948 in Tarlac, Philippines to the...
Evelyn Marie Palmer
Oct 29, 2021
Evelyn Marie Palmer, 84, of Massillon, died October 29, 2021. She passed away suddenly at her home. Evelyn lived in Massillon her entire life, graduating from Massillon Washinton High School in 1955. She was an active member of Myers United Church of Christ in Massillon. She worked a number of jobs including Woolworth, Massillon Surplus, and Tuslaw Schools, but...
Robert "Bob" C. Mcdonald
Oct 29, 2021
Robert “Bob” C. McDonald, age 69, of Massillon passed away on October 29, 2021. He was born in Akron on July 29, 1952 to the late William and Geneva (Hall) McDonald. He was a 1970 graduate of Akron East High School. He married the love of his life Deanna Yoder on January 31, 1972 and they shared nearly 50...
Sam A. Nodo
Oct 28, 2021
Sam A. Nodo, 70, of Tuscarawas Township, passed away at his residence on Thursday, October 28, 2021. Sam was born on October 19, 1951, in Massillon, the son of Samuel and Lura (Hart) Nodo. He graduated from Tuslaw High School in 1970. Following his graduation, he proudly served in the United States Air Force. Sam was the owner of...
Carl Wadian
Oct 27, 2021
Carl Wadian, 96, passed away on October 27, 2021, following a brief illness. He was born in Massillon on June 26, 1925 to George and Elizabeth (Morar) Wadian. Carl was a veteran of The United States Army, serving as a first scout 9th Infantry during World War II and received a Purple Heart and Bronze Star with 3 Oak...
