Katherine A. Fisher
May 18, 2021
Katherine A. Fisher, 71, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Her loss sent shockwaves through her family, circle of friends, and a wider community of former students and colleagues. Kathy lived boldly, loved fiercely, and gave of herself freely. She was a loyal friend, devoted daughter, beloved sister, and perhaps most proudly, “Auntie...
Randall Keith Bennett
May 18, 2021
Randall Keith Bennett, age 68 of Canton, passed away on May 18, 2021. Randall was born on October 12, 1952 in Nettie, West Virginia to Gus and Thelma (McMillian) Bennett. He served for six years in the US Army and was stationed in Germany. Randall retired after 40 years as a Professor and Department Chair of the Automotive Department...
Bernard Paul Ott
May 16, 2021
Bernard Paul Ott, 100, passed away on May 16, 2021, following a brief illness. He was born in Massillon on June 3, 1920 to Albert and Emma (Yast) Ott. Bernard was a World War II veteran serving in The United States Army, he received four Bronze Campaign Stars, two Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars and a Presidential Citation for...
Linda L. Rinaldi
May 13, 2021
On Thursday, May 13th, Heaven gained one of her best angels. After a lengthy, yet courageous battle with cancer, Linda, age 80, passed away at home. She was born February 26, 1941 in Canton, Ohio to Helen and Charles Hinig. Linda was a proud member of the first graduating class of Perry High School in 1959. She maintained lifelong...
James "Jim" H. Gallagher
May 13, 2021
James “Jim” H. Gallagher, 72, of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021. Jim was born on January 10, 1949 in Massillon, OH, the son of the late Herbert and Joann (Schuller) Gallagher. He was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1967 graduate of Washington High School. Jim was United States Air Force veteran and served our...
Norma Ann Turskey
May 10, 2021
Norma Ann Turskey passed away on May 10, 2021 after a brief illness. She was born in Massillon, on September 13, 1941, and was a lifelong resident of Massillon. She was the daughter of the late Norman and Pauline (Bridgeford) Lynn. Norma was preceded in death by her husband Darwin “Turk”, her son Michael Turskey and her brother Michael...
Elizabeth Pfeiffer
May 9, 2021
Elizabeth Pfeiffer, age 84, of Jackson Twp., passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May, 09, 2021. She was born on October 19, 1936 to the late John and Elizabeth Benchea. She married Dr. Herbert Pfeiffer on June 18, 1963 and they shared 54 years together until his passing in 2017. Elizabeth enjoyed gardening, cooking, reading,...
Howard "Dale" Ryder
May 9, 2021
Howard “Dale” Ryder, age 85 of Canton, Ohio, passed away on May 9, 2021 in his home, surrounded by loved ones. Dale was born on April 16, 1936 in Massillon to Walter and Helen (Weisgarber) Ryder. He retired from Republic Steel. Dale loved golf and enjoyed watching sports. He is preceded in death by his parents, and by his...
Agnes C. Peters
May 9, 2021
Agnes C. Peters, passed away on May 9, 2021. She was born on February 16, 1938 to Harold and Agnes (Essman) Painter. Agnes received her Bachelor of Arts from The University of Akron and was an active member of St. Barbara’s Catholic Church and was the former Executive Director of Faith in Action of Stark County. She was also...
Joanna L. Stewart
May 8, 2021
Joanna L. Stewart, 71, of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Arrangements are pending. Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory (330) 833-3222
John Tharold Ryder
May 4, 2021
John Tharold Ryder, 82 of Massillon, Ohio passed away on May 4, 2021. Born on October 18, 1938 in Corliss, he was the son of the late Cameron John Rider and Bertha Bell Martin Rider. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son John Timothy Rider; sisters, Betty Lou Carver and JoAnn Carte; brothers,...
William "Billy" Henry Jacobs
May 3, 2021
William “Billy” Jacobs, age 63 of Navarre, passed away on May 3, 2021. Billy was born in Detroit, Michigan to James and Juanita (Willison) Jacobs on February 7, 1958. He graduated from Meadowbrook High School. Billy was the #1 Country Folk Artist in the country as a woodcrafter, primitive and landscape artist, and designer. He was also a singer,...
Ramona Norris
May 3, 2021
Ramona Norris passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021. Ramona was born on November 8, 1941 in Massillon, the daughter of the late Lonnie and Mary Kate (Russell) Robinson. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1959 graduate of Washington High School. Ramona retired from the Hoover Co. in 1998 after 30 years of service. She enjoyed...
Jessica Corbell Burge
May 3, 2021
Jessica Corebell Burge was born March 14, 1981, at Doctors Hospital in Massillon, Oh. She was the third child born to Cynthia Kay Thompson and Charles D. Burge. Jessica enjoyed playing sports including basketball as a freshman at Fairless High School. Jessica graduated from Fairless High School in Navarre, Oh in the year 2000 and went on to obtain...
Anna Ruth Glick
May 1, 2021
Anna Ruth Glick, 83, went home to be with her Lord on May 1, 2021. She was born in Lancaster County, PA on June 20, 1937 to the late John and Anna (Mummau) Drescher. Ruth was known for her hospitality and cooking. Her home was always open to missionaries, students, friends and family. She loved to travel and sing...
Sharon A Welsch
Apr 30, 2021
Sharon A. Welsch, age 78, of Massillon passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021. She was born on February 25, 1943 to the late Doyle and Mildred Warnes. She was a 1961 graduate of Garaway High School in Sugarcreek, Ohio. Sharon married William “Ted” Welsch on April 29, 1969 and they shared 52 years together. Sharon retired as the...
Patricia Jean Dretke
Apr 29, 2021
Patricia Jean Dretke, 77, of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021. Pat was born on April 30, 1943 in New Philadelphia, Ohio, the daughter of the late Robert and Clara Hency. She was a lifelong member of the Canton Baptist Temple and a resident of the Massillon area. Pat graduated from Jackson High School in 1963 where...
Phalandas Owens
Apr 29, 2021
Phalandas Owens was born on August 6, 1937 in Arlington, Tennessee to the late Elton Owens and Ruby T. Lynn. On April 29, 2021, he passed away in the privacy of his home. He was a jokester and fun loving. He loved his children and all of his grandchildren. For many years, he drove big rigs for a living....
William "Bill" D. Seese
Apr 29, 2021
William “Bill” Seese, age 85 passed away surrounded by his family, on Thursday, April 29, 2021. He was born in Alliance on July 23, 1935 to the late Myron and Gladys (Levers) Seese. He was 1955 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. He married Gail Steiner on March 21, 1958 and they shared 63 years together. Bill was a...
Scott R. Bowman
Apr 27, 2021
Scott R. Bowman, age 62, passed away on April 27, 2021 at the Laurels of Massillon. Scott was born on January 15, 1959 in Massillon to Gene and Donna (West) Bowman. Scott worked as an Optometrist and enjoyed Washington Tigers Football. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Amy Bowman. He is survived by his...
