All Obituaries

Ruth M. Yingling, age 61 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born May 15, 1962, in Massillon the daughter of the late Edwin and Myra (Tabellion) Yingling. Ruth is survived by four brothers, Alan (Janet) Yingling, Ray (Barb) Yingling, Joe Yingling, Louis (Barb) Yingling; two sisters, Verla (Larry) Lorenz, Dawn Muckley; sister-in-law, Jackie Yingling; brother-in-law, Bob Hoffee and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by...

Barbara Snyder, age 83, of Green, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023. Barbara retired from  AT&T after 30 years of service.  She and her husband owned and operated Pine Valley Lake Park in Green.   She was great cook and enjoyed baking cookies.   Barbara is survived by husband of 60 years, John "Jack" Snyder; son, Robert Snyder; daughters, Denise Smith, Diane Kucinick, and Debra (Bob) Sobczak; brother, Bob Berring; sisters, Dorothy Kotema and Mary...

Jan E. Kohl, age 64 of Jackson Township, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023 at her home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born May 19, 1959, in Canton, the daughter of the late George and Janice (Hanel) Talmadge. She graduated from Jackson High School in 1977, married the love of her life in 1984, and raised her two doting children in Jackson Township. She was a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed puzzles, card games, the outdoors, gardening,...

Dale J. Kraft, age 64 of Massillon, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023 at home surrounded by family. He was born November 9, 1959, in Massillon, the son of the late Walter and Eleanor (Taylor) Kraft. He loved working in the garden and yard work. Dale is survived by his wife, Laura (Jefferson) Kraft; son, Warren Jefferson; sister, Deborah K. (Jack) Marks; two brothers, Dennis (Deborah) Kraft, Douglas Kraft.  He was preceded in death by his step daughter, Crystal Jefferson. As per his...

Greg Pisanelli, a man of many interests and talents, who had a quick wit and a passion for the blues, passed away November 4, 2023, at Windsor Medical Center after a fierce battle. Greg was born in Wadsworth, Ohio, to the late Julius and Patricia (Riley) Pisanelli on February 6, 1952. He attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Wadsworth High School in 1970. In high school, Greg ran track and played rhythm guitar in several local bands, such as Famish, the Missing Lynx, and Brimstone....

Jerry Simon, age 68, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023 in the comfort of his home.   He was born February 16, 1955 in Canton, son of the late Frank and Hazel (Moorman) Simon.   Jerry was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.   Jerry retired from Avalon Foods after 8 years.  He formerly worked as a tanker driver for MBI and at Crown Cork and Seal.   Jerry is survived by his wife of 27 years, Chris (Smith) Simon; children and grandchildren, David Ramsey, Ryan...

Margaret (Peg) Elvina Coverdale, age 90, passed away at The Laurels of Massillon early morning October, 30, 2023. She was born September 10, 1933, in Butler, Pennsylvania, and grew up in West Sunbury,  Pennsylvania.  She was the daughter of Albert Garth Mackey and Edith Viola (Schell) Mackey Brown.   She came to Massillon, Ohio in 1950 and worked at Isalys, Young's IGA, Supercenter, A & D Foodarama, Briner's, Morton's, and the latest, Walmart. She was preceded...

Elyse Riddle, age 75 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Jackson Ridge. She was born September 23, 1948, in Massillon the daughter of the late Randall and Verna (Davis) Taylor. She graduated from Fairless High School in 1966. Elyse retired from Fisher Foods after 20 years of service.   Elyse is survived by her son, Curtis James Riddle; daughter, Lisa Reich; brother, Curtis (Sheila) Taylor; several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.  In addition to her...

Gerald L. Gray, age 82 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Amherst Meadows. He was born June 8, 1941, in Massillon, the son of the late Eugene and Irene (Heitger) Gray. Jerry was an Army veteran. Jerry retired in 1999 from Bethlehem Steel (LTV, Enduro Division) as a metallurgical specialist after 40 years of service. He was a member of Divine Mercy Parish - St. Mary Campus, Eagles 190, Amvets Post 12, Massillon VFW 3120, and the NRA.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...

Wayne C. Sand, age 87, of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023 following a brief illness. He was born July 4, 1936, in Massillon the son of the late Carl and Clara (Shonk) Sand. Wayne was an Army veteran serving during the Korean War. Wayne retired from Superior Meats after 33 years of service and had also worked at Pitts Fire Extinguisher Company.   He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Wayne enjoyed watching great-grandkids play sports, football, and sitting and...