All Obituaries

Frank A. Manzella, age 85 formerly of Massillon passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 surrounded by family. He was born February 17, 1938 in Massillon the son of the late Pietro and Susie (Franjosie) Manzella. Frank was a veteran and served in the Air Force.  He retired from Tyson Roller Bearing and Smith Dairy. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and volunteered at the soup kitchen every Wednesday.  He was also a member of American Legion Post 221 and the Eagles #190....

Joseph Norman Slade, age 83 of Jackson Twp. , passed away March 27, 2023.  He was born October 26, 1939, in Akron the son of the late William and Nellie (Clay) Slade. Joe served in the Navy as Yeoman 3rd Class.   Joe retired from Nabisco after 27 years of service.   He enjoyed his retirement to the fullest by traveling with the love of his life, Doris.  He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He showed them how to fish, golf, woodwork,...

David A. Rambo, age 74, of Massillon, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023. He was born April 28, 1948, in Massillon, the son of the late Willard C. and Margaret (Betke) Rambo.   David retired from Gertenslager Company in Wooster. He was a master mechanic and body man.  He was a muscle car enthusiast and a member of Massillon Area Car Club.  Birds, flowers, mowing the lawn and all things nature were his passions.    David is survived by wife of 4 years, Sally J....

Rose Marie (Pozonitz) Monago was born in Akron, Ohio, on November 17, 1941, and passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 23, 2023.  Rose Marie graduated from St. Mary’s High School (Akron, Ohio) in 1959 and was married to Frank on Sept 2, 1961. They were married for almost 62 years. She was a loving mom to four children: Laura (Tim) Wolfe, Liz (Paul) Engelhardt, Frank Jr (Natalie) Monago, Karen (Marty) Marinos; grandma of eight grandchildren: Ashley...

Mary Ann Coulter, age 85 of Massillon passed away on March 17, 2023 at her home. She was born April 17, 1937 in Massillon, the daughter of the late Harold and Ella Mae (Clapper) Ehmer.   Ann was a homemaker and had been a bookkeeper working at the Massillon Mental Health Center. She loved sports especially watching the Massillon Tigers and the Massillon Band. She enjoyed camping and cooking for her family.  Ann is survived by her five children, Catherine (Marshall) Bills,...

James (Jim) R. Arnold, age 42, of Canton, Ohio, died Tuesday, March 14, 2023.  He was born in Fremont, Ohio on October 11, 1980.  Jim grew up in Findlay, Ohio, where he was active in football, track and hockey and was also in the show choir and theatrical productions.  He attended Ashland College and The University of Findlay where he graduated in 2003 with a BS in Business Administration.  On July 24, 2004, he married Angela Cunningham and she survives.  They moved...

Alice E. Schmidt, age 95 of Wooster, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at West View Healthy Living. Alice was born in Massillon on May 24, 1927 to the late William and Martha Wagner.  She graduated from Navarre High School in 1945.  She was married to Floyd Schmidt for 70 years. She was a lifetime member of Holy Family Parish (St. Clements) and the church sacristan for 40 years.  She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Navarre V.F.W. and Holy Family Altar Rosary...

Richard A. Papay, age 57, of North Canton, and formerly of Canal Fulton, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Mercy Medical Center surrounded by his family.   He was born December 6, 1965 in Farrell, PA, son of the late Frank L. and Lois M. (Gunther) Papay.   Rick graduated from Kent State University, Magna Cum Laude.   He enjoyed pin ball, fishing, going to the ocean, motorcycles, cooking, music and spending time with his family.   Rick is survived...

Kenneth R. Rankin, age 75 of Jackson Township passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. He was born March 19, 1947 in Dennison the son of the late Kenneth and Helen (Ferrell) Rankin. Ken received his Bachelors of Science in Engineering and was a civil engineer for 50 years. He had worked for Goodyear in Akron and Eslich Wrecking in Louisville. He was a Cub Scout Master, wrestling coach, and soccer coach. Ken enjoyed coordinating wrestling tournaments for...

Margaret "Bonnie" Maurer, age 90, of Canton, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023. She was born December 2, 1932, in Canal Fulton the daughter of Isabel and Joseph McArdle.  Margaret retired from Kohl's. She was a member of Christ The Servant Catholic Parish.  Margaret is survived by sons, Tim (Suzanne) and Brian (Iris) Maurer; eight grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by sons, Joey, Kevin, and Brett Maurer and former husband, John...