obituaries

Nov 30, 2024

William "Bill" James Houck, age 96, passed away peacefully after a brief illness.  He was  a lifelong resident of Massillon, Ohio, retired machinist, member of the Divine Mercy Parish and longtime Lodge member of the Sons and Daughters of Herman. Bill was preceded in death by his loving wife, Gertrude (Yetzer) Houck, daughter Rebecca (Becky Houck) Els, mother and...

Nov 30, 2024

Deborah Kay Berecek, 71, passed away surrounded by her daughters on November 30th, 2024. She was born August 5th 1953 and resided in Jackson township most of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents Glen and Elizabeth Smith. She is survived by her daughters Jaime (Scott) Brubach, Erin Berecek, her stepdaughters Emily Cush and...

Nov 27, 2024

Jacob Karl Duckworth passed away unexpectedly on November 27, 2024 at the age of 21.  He was born on June 15, 2003, on Father's Day, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. As a child, he participated in cub scouts, played soccer, flag football, and volleyball.   He was a 2021 graduate of Jackson High School and was a member of the boys'...

Nov 25, 2024

Timothy Wayne Mishler, age 68, of Massillon, Ohio, walked into the loving arms of his Savior Jesus on Monday, November 25, 2024 after a 22-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a 1974 graduate of Tuslaw High School and received his BA in Bible and MA in church history from Bob Jones University. His entire work life was dedicated...

Nov 25, 2024

Joseph "Joe" Frank Baumgartner February 8, 1931 ~ November 21, 2024 (age 93)

In Loving Memory of Joseph Frank Baumgartner

Joseph "Joe" Baumgartner, a dedicated father, grandfather, great grandfather, and valued member of his community, passed away in his home surrounded by family on November 21, 2024, at the age of 93. Born...

Nov 20, 2024

Charles W. Roeser, age 94 of Canton, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Aultman Hospital. He was born March 13, 1930, in Fort Scott, KS, the son of Forest and Marian (Rogers) Roeser. Charles retired from MK Morse where he was a plant manager. He enjoyed yard work, woodworking, and traveling. Charles is survived by four...

Nov 19, 2024

Marian "Pauline" Keller Kropff, age 92,  of Jackson Twp., passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at The Gables of Green. She was born November 1, 1932 in Canal Fulton, daughter of the late Ralph "R.E." and Esther (Fudge) Hardgrove. Pauline was an organist at St. Jacob Lutheran Church (Jackson Twp.), and at St. John Lutheran Church in Canal Fulton,...

Nov 19, 2024

Theodore "Ted" Buss, of Massillon, passed away in his home surrounded by his family November 19th, 2024. Ted was born August 25th, 1937 & was 87 years old when he passed. He graduated from Jackson High School & was in the Army Reserves. He got his machinist apprenticeship from Timken Roller Bearing. Taught vocation school at Tusky Valley &...

Nov 16, 2024

Duane's Obituary

Dr. Duane H. Bricker, DVM, age 93, of Jackson Twp., Stark County, OH, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Our loss is of great measure. He was born January 6, 1931, in Canal Fulton, OH, and grew up on the Bricker Farm in Jackson Twp. Dr. Bricker graduated from...

Nov 15, 2024

Ronald Leo Dietz, age 73, of Massillon, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024 at Aultman Hospital. He was born July 6, 1951, in Canton, the son of the late Richard and Joan (West) Dietz. He was a 1970 graduate of Lincoln High School.  He received his degree in computer programming from Stark Technical College. Ronald was a...

Nov 14, 2024

Edward L. Eschman, age 77, of Dalton, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024. He was born July 30, 1947, in Massillon, the son of the late John and Helen (Ridley) Eschman. Edward was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Vietnam. Edward retired from Rupp Construction in 2012 after 47 years of service. He was a member...

Nov 14, 2024

Linda Kay McMerrell, age 76, of Massillon, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. She was born May 15, 1948, in Massillon the daughter of the late Elwin and Kathleen (Pettibon) Mauger. Linda was a legal secretary and retired from Tuslaw Locals where she was a school cook. She attended Grace United Church of Christ....

Nov 9, 2024

Eric T. Harst, age 54, of Jackson Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Aultman Hospital. He was born April 21, 1970, in Canton, Ohio. Eric was a graduate of Jackson High School and attended Kent State University. He enjoyed football and enjoyed watching all Ohio sports.  He was a die hard Buckeyes Fan.   He collected...

Nov 8, 2024

Glenn Eugene Woodard, age 71, of Jackson Twp., passed away Friday, November 8, 2024 surrounded by his family.

He was born October 4, 1953, in Logan, Ohio, the son of the late Johnny and Marjorie (Faulkner) Woodard.

Glenn retired a proud union member of Timken Steel after 30+ years of service.

He was...

Nov 7, 2024

Nancy Joanne (Greenwalt) Cazan, passed away on November 7, 2024, after a long illness. She had been in the gentle care of the staff at Hennis Care Centre of Bolivar. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Kenneth and Mrs. Virginia (Riehl) Greenwalt, both lifetime residents of Canton; her daughter, Nancy Elizabeth (Cazan) Livery of Massillon, a...

Nov 6, 2024

Elizabeth "Kate" Kenna-Scott, age 61, of Jackson Twp., passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the Compassionate Care Center following an extended illness. She was born March 30, 1963, in Goldsboro, N.C., the daughter of the late Patrick and Loretta (Chaytor) Kenna. Kate was a graduate of Akron University. She is a veteran of both the U.S. Army and...

Oct 27, 2024

Richard C. Hahn, age 80, of Perry Township, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024, at his home. He was born April 21, 1944, in Canton, the son of the late James and Mary (Rodgers) Hahn. Richard retired from Republic Steel after 30 years of service. He was a member of Canton Community Church of God and Prophecy....

Oct 20, 2024

Frances "Kay" Strickland, age 87, of Jackson Twp., passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Aultman Hospital. She was born February 28, 1937, in Dille, WV,  the daughter of the late Curg and Hildreth (Adkins) Given. Kay retired from Massillon Community Hospital where she worked in patient accounts, and then from Amherst Meadows where she was a receptionist. Kay...

Oct 17, 2024

Virginia "Ginny" M. Price, age 97 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024 at The Inn at Belden Village. She was born October 28, 1926, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Carl and Grace (Shammo) Blackstone. She was a 1944 graduate of Washington High School and was a homemaker. She was a member of Grace United Church...

Oct 13, 2024

Janet L. (Hammer) Kessel, age 88 of Massillon, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. She was born January 23, 1936, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Norbert and Mabel (Halter) Hammer. Janet was a graduate of St. Barbara School, and a 1954 graduate of Central Catholic High School. She retired from Perry...