D. Gail Keener
Aug 6, 2026
D. Gail Keener, age 88 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Altercare of Navarre.
She was born April 23, 1938, in Massillon the daughter of Chet and Mildred (Tombow) Kueper.
Gail was a 1956 graduate of Massillon Washington High school and Majored in Art Education at Ohio University. She was an artist. She exhibited and won awards in numerous...
Mary P. Zeitz
Aug 4, 2026
Mary Patricia (Bordner) Zeitz, age 83 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at Aultman’s Woodlawn Compassionate Care Center.
She was born May 9, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA. Mary was a retired school teacher, and had worked at several public and parochial schools in Canton over the course of her career. She also worked in adult literacy programs in Columbus....
Robert Frederick Otte
Jul 28, 2026
Bob, a resident of Massillon, died July 28th after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease.
He was born in Fremont, OH on May 7, 1947 to the late Fred and Clementine Otte. A graduate of St. Joseph Catholic High School, Bob went on to study Education at Bowling Green State University. Here he met his college sweetheart, Laura Fegley. They have...
Jennifer A. Clark
Jul 25, 2026
Jennifer A. Clark, age 47, of Massillon, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.
Jennifer was born May 15, 1979, in Portsmouth, Virginia, the daughter of John and Kathy (Reidenbach) Stickley.
Jennifer was a STNA at Whitewood Village, and formerly worked at Kraft Heinz.
Jennifer is survived by her loving husband, Kevin A. Robertson; sister, Stacy (Kevin)...
Richard D. Gravo
Jul 24, 2026
Richard D. Gravo, Sr, age 92 of Massillon, passed away Friday, July 24, 2026. He was born January 20, 1934 in Louisville the son of the late Daniel and Agnes (Schrader) Gravo.
He was a Marine veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. Richard retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. He was a member of Divine Mercy Parish- St. Mary’s.
Richard...
Judith M. Wright
Jul 21, 2026
Judith M. Wright, age 85, of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
She was born July 9, 1941, in Canton, the daughter of the late Frank and Alice (Elsaser) Roettker.
Judith retired from OGC.
She enjoyed crafting and playing cards.
Judith is survived by children Pam Saleh, John Husk, and Chris Andrews; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sisters, Betty Harsh and Ruth Ricker.
She...
Patricia A. Colaizzi Lang
Jul 17, 2026
Patricia Colaizzi Lang
January 7, 1957 to July 17, 2026
Born in Pittsburgh, PA and lived the last 20+ years in Massillon.
She was preceded in death by mother, "Geegs" and father, Dan; daughter, Hope Margaret Lang. Survived by loving husband, Fred Lang.
Patty Colaizzi passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 17 at 69 years old. Patty was one of a kind...
Sheila Kay Vess
Jul 15, 2026
Sheila K. Vess, age 78, of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Life Care Hospice in Wooster.
She was born April 9, 1948, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Gordon and Mary (Albright) Weckman.
She was a member of St. Mary's in Massillon.
Sheila is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Neilee Vess; daughter and son-in-law, Amanda and...
Andrew "Bud" Gault Anderson
Jul 15, 2026
Andrew Gault Anderson “Bud”, son of Ralph and Martha Anderson passed away on July 15, 2026 at Aultman Select Specialty Hospital.
He was born on June 20, 1946 in Akron.
In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his husband, Raymond Fisher; brother, William Anderson; sister, Alicia Carr; twin sister, Andrea Poling; nephew, Jerry Carr; nieces, Andrea Lynn Rashaud,...
Miriam L. Sample
Jul 14, 2026
Miriam L. Sample, age 86, of Massillon, passed away, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at The Inn at University Village.
She was born January 17, 1940, in Canton, the daughter of the late Maurice and Lois (Shoemaker) Snyder.
Miriam retired from Massillon Community Hospital where she was an LPN.
She was a member of Jackson Friends Church,
Miriam is survived by her sons and daughters-in-laws,...
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....
