obituaries

Mar 11, 2026

Nancy Grace Eberhardt, age 84 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Mercy Medical Center.

She was born March 9, 1942, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Robert and Anna (Tully) Lehnert.

Nancy retired from the Laurels of Massillon where she was a nurse for many years.

She was a member of the Columbian Ladies Guild Council 554 and Divine...

Mar 11, 2026

Barbara J. Piper, affectionately known as Barb, passed away on March 11, 2026, at the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center, leaving behind an indelible legacy of dedication and love. Born on January 25, 1946, in Wooster, her life was marked by unwavering commitment, both in her career and in her family.

For an impressive 44 years, Barb devoted herself to Desenco...

Mar 9, 2026

Margaret M. Bowman, age 73 of Canton, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 at her home.

She was born November 10, 1952, in Cleveland, the daughter of the late George and Marine (Seaman) Abood.

Margaret enjoyed celebrating all the holidays with her family, gardening, decorating, raising her children, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was also a very talented artist who...

Mar 8, 2026

Naudiene Ella Bradford, formerly of Carrollton, OH, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 after an extended illness. She was born in Massillon, OH on June 18, 1933 to Edgar and Marna Wallace. Naudiene was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Charles R. Bradford. She is survived by her sons; Michael, Phillip (Terri), Charles (Linda), daughters; Deborah Arnold...

Mar 7, 2026

Penthea E. "Penny" Isom, age 72, of Dellroy, Ohio, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Altercare of Country Lawn.

She was born September 23, 1953, in Auburn, New York and is the daughter of the late Herbert and Gertrude (Weber) Corbett.

Penny was the owner and administrator of "A Better Home Health Care" for 25 years, and Isom Associates.

She was a...

Mar 6, 2026

Nancy "Lee" Furney, age 79, of Canton, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born November 28, 1946, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Simon and Mary (Matako) Stavroff.

Lee retired from GE Capital where she worked in data entry and volunteered at Faith Family Church.

Lee is survived by her husband of 61...

Mar 1, 2026

Morgan D. Lawson, age 45, of Dundee, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026 at her home.

She was born October 11, 1980, in Dover, and was the daughter of late Ronald and Sharon (Bonner) Lawson.

She loved video games, music, and found great joy in playing guitar

Morgan is survived by sister, MacKinzye Lawson (Robert Whiteman); niece, Lizabeth Thompson and nephew, Ryan Thompson,...

Mar 1, 2026

Judith S. Snyder, age 89 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Laurels of Massillon.

She was born May 17, 1936, in Canton the daughter of the late Dwight Daniels and Margaret Everhart.

Judy retired from Pete Snyder Plumbing after 40 years of service where she was secretary and bookkeeper.

She was a past member of The Eagles and card club....

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...