Norma J. Wilkerson
Jul 4, 2026
Norma J. Wilkerson, age 78 of Jackson Township, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026.
She was born August 13, 1947, in Sidney, Ohio the daughter of the late Harold and Evelyn (Staley) Kessler.
Norma retired from Mercy Medical Center after 30 plus years of service.
She loved reading, crossword puzzles, visiting her grandcats, and watching British Mysteries on PBS.
Norma is survived by her...
Gerald "Jerry" Vess
Jul 2, 2026
Jerry L. Vess, age 76, of Massillon, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Ohio Hospice Center in Wooster.
He was born September 6, 1949 in Massillon, and was the son of the late Lawrence and Twila (Lehman) Vess.
Jerry served for 2 years in the Navy during the Vietnam Era.
Jerry retired from Republic Steel after 32 years of service where he...
Joan L. Bricker
Jun 30, 2026
Joan L. Bricker, age 84, of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
She was born July 31, 1941, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Clarence and Doris (Schott) Rohr.
Joan retired from the Hoover Company after over 30 years of service.
She was a 1960 graduate of Canton Central Catholic and was a member of Divine Mercy - St. Mary's. Joan...
Cecily Diane Dray
Jun 29, 2026
Cecily Diane (Stagner) Dray, age 84, of Massillon, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026 at Rose Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation.
She was born April 17, 1942, in Akron, daughter of the late Richard and Marjory (Alexander) Stagner.
Cecily is survived by her children; son, Sean Gaffney of Florida; daughter, Melissa (John) Hardesty; step-daughters, Cathy Kauffman and Cindy (Randall) Gottfried all of...
Joan M. Sylvester
Jun 29, 2026
Joan M. Sylvester, age 93, of Massillon, passed away Monday, June 29, 2026, at Aultman Hospital, Canton.
She was born September 5, 1932, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Earl and Dorothy Greenwalt.
Joan was employed by Superior Brand Meats and was a homemaker for many years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by late husband Vic Townsend...
Christine "Chris" Paul
Jun 24, 2026
Christine "Chris" Paul, age 78, of Jackson Twp., passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
She was born June 24, 1948, in Massillon and was the daughter of the late John and Jennie (Kolek) Frank.
Chris retired from Altercare of Navarre where she was admissions Marketer.
She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Social Service Network-Alliance Chapter, Senior Marketing-WestStark Chamber, Mercy Health...
Maycle Marie Campbell
Jun 22, 2026
Maycle Marie Campbell, age 83 of Massillon, passed away Monday, June 22, 2026 at Rose Lane Care Facility.
She was born March 16, 1943, in Athens.
Maycle was a loving housewife and mother.
She loved reading, bingo, crocheting, and taking pictures “recording memories”.
Maycle is survived by her children, Gary Campbell (Deb Lyons), Christine Schoen (Rob Renner), Doreena Campbell (Trent Butzer), Brenda Campbell, Ruthie...
Carolyn "Kay" R. Burch
Jun 18, 2026
April 28, 1943 - June 18, 2026
Carolyn “Kay” Rose Burch, 83, of Massillon, peacefully departed this life on June 18, 2026. Born in Holloway, Ohio, Kay was raised in a close-knit family in a rail house along the B&O railroad, surrounded by her aunts and uncles who worked on the railroad and nurtured her appreciation for the beauty of Belmont...
Ted A. Anderson
Jun 17, 2026
Ted Ace Anderson, age 84, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on June 17, 2026, after a brave fight with cancer. He was born on May 1, 1942, to Madonna Mae Brown Anderson and Theodore Armas Anderson.
He met Virginia “Ginny” Claire Walsh on a blind date while in college, and together they shared nearly 62 years of marriage. Their life together...
Frederick W. Schuster
Jun 14, 2026
Frederick W. Schuster, age 78 of Jackson Township, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026 at Mercy Medical Center.
He was born July 28, 1947, in Canton the son of the late Frederick and Anna (Kisela) Schuster.
He was a Navy veteran.
Frederick was a retired from Republic Steel after 41 years of service.
He was a member of St. Stephen the Martyr Lutheran Church....
Ronald Roy Kovalak
Jun 13, 2026
Ronald Roy Kovalak, of Jackson Twp., Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026 at the age of 71. Born on February 24, 1955, in Lakewood, Ohio, son of Richard and Earline (nee Copus) Kovalak.
Ron was married 49 years to his wife, Rebecca Kovalak (nee Emrick). He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers; Richard II and Robert.
He...
Sherry C. Tinder
Jun 10, 2026
Sherry C. Tinder, age 63, of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
She was born June 22, 1962, in Massillon, the daughter of Donald W. and Janet (Roby) Tinder.
Sherry retired from Massillon Walmart in 2020 after 20 years as a sales associate.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren.
Sherry is survived by her mother, Janet Tinder, son; and daughter-in-law,...
Joseph J. Concheck
Jun 7, 2026
Joseph J. Concheck, age 88 of Canal Fulton, passed away June 7, 2026. He was born May 12, 1938 in Youngstown (Lemont Furnace), Pennsylvania and resided in Canal Fulton since 1966. Joseph was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Fay Margaret, who passed away May 26, 2016. Joseph was a devoted and loving husband, father, and...
Randall "Randy" Scott Dabb
May 25, 2026
Randall (Randy) Scott Dabb, 75, of North Canton, Ohio, left the planet on May 25, 2026, in the loving embrace of his wife, daughter, and grandson.
Born on February 10, 1951 in Ogden,Utah, Randy was the beloved son of Anna Barbara Taylor Dabb and Wayne Clarence Dabb.
Randy is survived by his wife of 54 years, Joanne Nestoff Dabb; sister, Julie Dabb...
Carma L. Ziegelhofer
May 19, 2026
Carma L. Ziegelhofer, age 87, of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was born December 15, 1938, in Charleston, WV, the daughter of the late Lake and Margaret (Colburn) McClure.
Carma retired from Key Bank where she was a relationship manager after for over 30 years.
She was a member of Zion United Church...
Kelly A. Kemp
May 16, 2026
Kelly A. Kemp, age 56, of Massillon unexpectedly passed Saturday, May 16th. She was born to Gary and Cheryl (Shamp) Oakleaf of Canton Ohio.
Kelly was a loving mother, grandmother, and compassionate soul whose life was dedicated to helping others. She touched countless lives through her kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for her family and community.
Kelly earned her Master’s Degree in...
Grant "Fuzzy" Kowell
May 16, 2026
Grant “Fuzzy” Kowell, 80, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Born June 9, 1945, and proudly raised in Massillon, Fuzzy was the kind of man who never met a stranger. If you knew him, you probably had a drink with him, laughed with him, shared a story with him, or left feeling like...
Ronald R. Rittmaier
May 15, 2026
Ronald R. Rittmaier, age 78, of Navarre, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born November 10, 1947, in Massillon, the son of the late Robert and Geraldine (Maybaugh) Rittmaier.
Ronald retired from Eaton Manufacturing where he worked in quality control.
He enjoyed outdoor sporting and being out in the woods with his hunting dogs.
Ronald...
Teresa "T.C." Morris
May 14, 2026
Teresa A. Morris "T.C.", age 65, of Jackson Twp., passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026.She was born December 19, 1960 in Elizabeth, NJ, the daughter of the late Edward and Pauline (Burns) Flynn.
She enjoyed camping and traveling.
She was a devout mother and an Olympic contending basketball player. She was full of knowledge about business, politics, and of course indulged watching...
Beverly Jean Williams
May 12, 2026
Beverly Williams, age 84 of Jackson Township, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at The Village of St. Edwards at Fairlawn.
She was born July 1, 1941, in Canton, the daughter of the late Earl and Lucille Cherry.
Beverly was a retired nurse. She spent most of her career as the school nurse for Canton Local Schools and worked for the Stark...
