obituaries

Feb 25, 2026

Mitchel S. Miller, age 64 of North Canton, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center.

He was born March 29, 1961, in Canton, the son of Paul and Marge (Stamm) Miller.

Mitch was the owner of THM Landscaping for 12 years. Previously he had worked for Briarwood Landscaping for 25 years.

He loved camping, fishing, and spending time in...

Feb 22, 2026

Valerie F. Powell, 80, most recently of Canton, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Gables of Canton.

She was born November 7, 1945 in Barberton, the daughter of the late Oliver and Eileen (Bucklew) Bloom.

Valerie retired from Northwest Local Schools where she was a secretary at the middle school.

She loved crafting and playing slot machines.

Valerie is survived by daughters, Kande...

Feb 21, 2026

Linda Marie (Nussbaumer) Allen was called home to our Lord and Savior, whom she dearly loved, on February 21, 2026. Linda was born in Massillon, Ohio on New Year’s Day, 1948, to Bernard J. and Mary C. (Boerner) Nussbaumer. She is now reunited with her parents, sisters Helen F. Wagner, Mary C. Chambers (Max), Shirlie A. Dixon (Dick), brother Joseph...

Feb 21, 2026

Dr. John A. Fike M.D., age 85, of Jackson Twp., passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

He was born November 9, 1940, in Hamilton, Ohio and was the son of the late Elizabeth (Fertig) Fike.

John married Catherine Croisant in 1964 and she survives him as well as his daughter, Robin Cribbs; granddaughter, Ciara Fike;...

Feb 15, 2026

Clarence "Charlie" Buhecker, 78, formerly of Canton, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Danbury Senior Living.

Born on December 6, 1947, in Canton, he was the son of the late Alvin and Annabelle (Reighart) Buhecker.

A Vietnam Era U.S. Air Force veteran, Charlie retired from Ohio Power and later worked at...

Feb 14, 2026

Thomas "Fred" Dugan, age 85 of Jackson Township, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born March 28, 1940, in Akron, the son of the late George and Susan (Fowler) Dugan.

Fred retired from BF Goodrich after 40 years, 6 months, 8 days as a sheet...

Feb 11, 2026

Rosemarie Trenjan, age 84 of Canton, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Brewster Parke. She was born September 12, 1941, in Massillon,  the daughter of the late Frank and Rose Ann (Rachan) Trenjan. She was a graduate of Central Catholic, Notre Dame in Cleveland, and obtained her master's in education from Ohio State University. She taught in Orange...

Feb 10, 2026

Richard “Hiya” J. Evans, 72

March 19, 1953 – February 10, 2026

Richard J. “Hiya” Evans, 72, of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, on February 10, 2026. Born on March 19, 1953, Rick lived a life full of warmth, humor, and an easygoing spirit that earned him his beloved nickname “Hiya.”

He was preceded in death by his...

Feb 10, 2026

Donald J. Mathie, age 69 passed away February 10, 2026 at Aultman Hospital. He was born February 21, 1956 in Massillon, the son of the late Walter and Geraldine (Rohr) Mathie. He was a retired truck driver and an avid farmer. Don loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his children,...

Feb 2, 2026

Regina McNutt, age 70, of Massillon, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026. She was born January 16, 1956, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Jerald and Maurine (Matthews) McFee. Regina was a day care worker. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Massillon. Regina is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Russell...

Jan 30, 2026

Marsha Marie Keller (nee Costa), of Jackson Township, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on April 9, 1944, in Akron, Ohio, she was the beloved daughter of Michael and Margaret Costa.

Marsha's life was marked by deep devotion to her family and a steadfast commitment to those she loved....

Jan 29, 2026

Suzanne M. Nelson (formerly Sister  Mary St. Gerard, Sisters of Notre Dame, Chardon), age 83, of Akron, passed away January 29, 2026,at Mulberry Gardens Memory Care. She was born September 4, 1942 in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of the late John Ralph and Alma (Gilli) Nelson. She was a 1978 graduate of Pontifical University of St. Thomas of Aquinas...

Jan 29, 2026

Robert W. Frank age 68, passed away January 29, 2026 at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital.

He was born September 10, 1957 in Youngstown, the son of the late John and Angela (Setinsek) Frank.

Rob retired from EcoLab.

He enjoyed spending time with his wife, feeding the wild animals in the backyard, going to...

Jan 23, 2026

William A. Karcagi, age 82, of Canton, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 following a sudden illness. He was born January 1, 1944, in Cleveland the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Nemes) Karcagi. William was a 1962 graduate of Dalton High School where he played football and basketball. William worked for First Energy where he retired as...

Jan 21, 2026

Mark R. DeGalan, age 66 of North Canton, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born June 3, 1959, in Flint, Michigan, the son of the late Edward and Virginia (Hittel) DeGalan.

Mark graduated from Flushing High School (Flushing, MI 1977) and received his BS in chemistry from...

Jan 19, 2026

William R. Ertle, age 79, of Massillon, passed away on January 19, 2026. He was born November 25, 1946 in Massillon, son of the late Glenn and Norma (Boker) Ertle. Bill was an avid fan of Massillon Tiger football and The Ohio State Buckeyes.  He enjoyed fishing on Bob's Lake in Canada and golfing local courses with his friends,...

Jan 19, 2026

Daniel C. Brand, age 65, of Massillon, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026. He was born January 28, 1960, in Massillon the son of the late Ralph and Mildred (Emrick) Brand. Daniel had worked at the Massillon Recreation Center for 13 years. He was a member of Divine Mercy/St. Mary's, FOE#190, and enjoyed bowling, fishing, gardening and cooking. Daniel...

Jan 18, 2026

George M. Kemper, age 85 of Jackson Township, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Summa Akron City Hospital following a brief illness. He was born June 21, 1940, in Sharon, PA, the son of the late George and Amelia (Madsen) Kemper. George started his long career at Goodyear as an engineer, transitioning into Human Resources and union...

Jan 14, 2026

Charles "Charlie" Debro, age 81, of Uniontown, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Aviva Hills Assisted Living. He was born August 18, 1944, in Lodi, Ohio and was a lifelong resident of Uniontown, Ohio. Charlie was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was married to his wife, Diana L. (Barress) Debro, for 60 years....

Jan 13, 2026

Gladys Simon, age 100 of Massillon, passed away January 13, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born September 18, 1925, in Lewisville, Denton County, TX  the daughter of the late Herman Sr. and Mary (O'Neal) Williams . Gladys retired from Massillon State Hospital after 16 years of service. She was a member of St. Mary Church and the...