Morgan David Hoover
Jan 5, 2025
Morgan David Hoover, 69, of Canton, passed away on January 5, 2025. He was born on November 26, 1955 to the late Richard Hoover and Alice {Cook} Mollet.
Morgan is survived by his loving brothers James (Jean) and Rick (Rosie) Hoover; sister Holly (John) Fellows; step-siblings Chris, Sam (Karyn), Kern (Kim) and Brian (Dian) Mollet; cousins Robin (Debby) Warstler, Vicki (Denny)...
Ruth M. Yoder
Jan 3, 2025
Ruth M. Yoder, 97, of Massillon, OH, passed away January 3, 2025.
Ruth was born on June 20,1927 in Massillon to the late Peter and Margaret (King) Balzer. She attended Washington High School and later married the love of her life, Charles Yoder, in 1946. A dedicated mom and wife, she proudly obtained her LPN license at the age of 40,...
Margaret R. Kirkbride
Jan 1, 2025
Margaret R. Kirkbride, 88, of Massillon, passed away January 1, 2025.
Margaret was born in Massillon, OH, on April 11, 1936 to the late Anthony and Sophia DiMazzio. She married the love of her life, Frederick Kirkbride in 1956. Marge worked as a nurse’s aid in Massillon for her entire career. After retirement, Marge took great pleasure in spending time with...
Robert W. "Beany" Blackford, Jr.
Jan 1, 2025
Robert W. "Beany" Blackford, Jr., 71, of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Robert was born on January 13, 1953 in Massillon, OH the son of the late Robert and Agnes (Murphy) Blackford, Sr.
Bob "Beany" was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1971 graduate of Washington High School. He proudly served our country in the Air...
Kenwood Allen Botzner
Dec 30, 2024
Kenwood Allen Botzner, 93, formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024, after proving himself right one last time. Born on August 21, 1931, in Michigan to the late Frank and Carrie (nee Parker) Botzner. Kenwood lived a life that combined intellect, kindness, and an unwavering devotion to his family. He was a man who carried a...
Thomas E. Smith
Dec 29, 2024
Thomas E. Smith, 58, of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Tom was born on September 12, 1966 in Massillon, Ohio the son of the late Thomas and Rosalee (Welch) Smith.
Tom was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1985 graduate of Washington High School. He was a huge Tigers football fan. Tom worked for Per-tech Corporation...
Mildred W. "Wendy" Little
Dec 28, 2024
Mildred (Wendy) Little, 96, of Massillon, passed away on December 28, 2024, at Danbury of Massillon surrounded by family.
She was born on June 15, 1928, to James and Mildred (Pearce) Winfield in Gainesville, FL.
She was a 50-year parishioner of St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, where she formerly served on the Vestry Board. She was a member of the Stark County Republican...
Dorothy Ilia
Dec 28, 2024
Dorothy Ilia, 93, of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Dorothy was born on March 8, 1931 in Macedonia, Greece the daughter of the late Nikola and Dimitra (Pedroff) Palevi.
Dorothy enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, and spending time around the Holiday's with family and friends. Dorothy loved crocheting blankets and scarves for family and friends. She found joy in...
Paul A. Rook
Dec 28, 2024
Paul Arthur Rook, 96, of North Lawrence, passed away on December 28, 2024. He was born in Massillon, Ohio on June 7, 1928 to the late Edgar and Elizabeth Rook.
Paul was a U.S. Army veteran who served his country until honorably discharged in 1952. He worked as an electrician for over 40 years at Ecko until his retirement. Paul enjoyed...
Mary Jane Meismer
Dec 27, 2024
Mary Jane (Thomas) Meismer, age 86, died Thursday December 27 after a period of declining health, surrounded by four generations of her adoring family.
Mary Jane was born on March 15, 1938 in Canton, Ohio, to James and Elizabeth (Long) Thomas. She married William A. (Bill) Meismer at 18 years old, and they enjoyed 63 years of a truly loving marriage...
Thomas William McBride
Dec 26, 2024
Thomas William McBride was born on January 25, 1936, in Ruby, South Carolina, to parents Willie (“Popsie”) and Glennie (“Momsie”) McBride. He was the only living son among ten children born to this union. In pursuit of greater opportunities, the family eventually relocated to Massillon, Ohio, where Thomas attended Franklin Elementary School and met the love of his life, Dorothy...
Thomas W. Sanderson
Dec 26, 2024
Thomas William Sanderson, 70, of Massillon, passed away December 26, 2024. He was born in Canton on December 22, 1954 to the late John and Annie Sanderson.
Tom worked in plastics as a Quality Control Manager. He was a 1972 graduate of Canton Lincoln High School, and later attended Kent State and Stark Technical College to obtain his Associate's Degree. In...
Imagene Paulus
Dec 24, 2024
Imagene Paulus, 91, of Canal Fulton, passed away on December 24, 2024 at Chapel Hill Community.
She was born on January 30, 1933 to the late Fred and Bonnie (Russel) Earley in Blue Ridge, GA.
Imagene was a member of Corner Stone Baptist Church. She breed and showed Yorkshire Terriers, Toy Poodles , and Maltese. She was a dedicated mother. Imagene...
Terry "Wig" Harris
Dec 23, 2024
Terry "Wig" William Harris, 77, of Massillon, passed away on December 23, 2024. He was born in Massillon, Ohio on December 23, 1947 to the late Myron and Genieve Harris.
Terry spent most of his free time reading and doing crossword puzzles.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Myron and Genieve Harris; his sister, Kay Harris; and his nephew Scott...
Thomas A. Brahler, Jr.
Dec 23, 2024
Thomas A. Brahler, Jr., 57, of Massillon, OH passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 23, 2024. Thom was born on November 29, 1967, in Canton, Ohio to Thomas and Sandra (Gibbs) Brahler.
Thom graduated from Louisville High School in 1986, then joined the National Guard before enlisting in the US Navy in 1989. He served in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm before...
John Wayne Kasunick
Dec 22, 2024
John Wayne Kasunick, age 86, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side in Johnstown, Ohio on December 22, 2024. He was born on November 16, 1938 as the eldest of John and Georgie Kasunick in Massillon, Ohio, a place where he was a proud, longtime resident. John was preceded in death by his parents, spouse Linda, sister...
Thomas David Adley
Dec 17, 2024
Thomas David Adley, 88, of Massillon, passed away on December 17, 2024.
He was born on July 15, 1936 to the late Emmet and Lucille (Volzer) Adley in Canton, OH.
A 1954 graduate of Central Catholic High School, Thomas was a veteran serving in The United States Marine Corps.
He retired from Crown, Cork and Seal formerly Central State Can.Thomas was a member...
Patricia A. Price Wilbarger
Dec 15, 2024
It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the death of our beloved sister, Patricia Ann (Price) Wilbarger, on December 15, 2024 at the age of 87. Known for over 50 years as “Flowers by Pat”, she dedicated her life to her beautiful flower designs and the Massillon community. Pat built floats for the Hall of Fame Parades, volunteered for...
Steve A. Saunier
Dec 15, 2024
Steve A. Saunier went home to be with our glorious Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Born in Manchester, NH on September 21, 1963, following a period of declining health. He lived most of his life in the Massillon, Ohio area. Alum of Washington High School class of 1982. Employed by Perry Rubber Company in Massillon...
Paula Diane Gallagher
Dec 15, 2024
Paula Diane Gallagher was born September 17, 1944 and passed December 15, 2024.
Paula will be reunited with her beloved son, Gary Richard Gallagher II who passed in 2015. She is also preceded in death by her parents Mary Helen Hall and Robert Cleaver.
Paula leaves behind her daughter Pam Eberhart and Pam's husband Kenny who she loved as her own. Paula's...
