obituaries

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...

Oct 12, 2024

Pamela K. Hamlin, of Jackson Twp., passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024. She was born, in Glenview, Illinois the daughter of  Robert and Barbara (Hunter) Weber. Pam was a member of Quilting Stars of Ohio, and a past member of the Massillon Woman's Club.  She was a horseman and belonged to , Wayne County Ohio Horseman Council Chapter. Pamela...

Oct 8, 2024

Timothy A. Garlock passed away on Tuesday night, October 8th, and leaves behind his loving son, Jacob Garlock; parents, Richard and Betty (Hannay) Garlock; brother, Thom and wife Karen Garlock of Jackson, WY; brothers-in-law, Dave Raines (wife Julie) of St. Louis, MO. and Dan Raines (wife Karen), of Raleigh, NC.; nephews Paul and Joe Raines; niece Rachael...

Oct 5, 2024

Donald L. Hamilton, age 98 of Massillon, and formerly of Floridana Beach, Florida,  passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024. He was born July 11, 1926, in Fairfield County, Ohio, the son of the late Merrill and Mabel (Baer) Hamilton. Donald retired from Republic Steel Corporation in 1983. He enjoyed fishing. Donald is survived by sons, John Michael (Janet) Hamilton,...

Sep 30, 2024

Donations:

St. Mary's St. Vincent DePaul Society 2809 Lincoln Way NW, Massillon OH 44647 Tel: 1-330-833-8501

Sep 24, 2024

Robert "Bob" D. VanSchuyver, Sr., age 87, of North Canton, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024. He was born September 29, 1936, in Wanette, OK, son of the late Millard and Eura (Perrin) VanSchuyver. Bob worked most of his career with Skyline Corporation in Sugarcreek, Ohio as general manager where he lead the corporation to No.1 in...

Sep 21, 2024

John Louis Lennon Beloved husband, father, family member, and friend. Born to Charles E. and Antionette (Tozzi) Lennon on July 6, 1945 in Canton. John is survived by his wife of 58 yrs, Nancy J. (Kurt)Lennon; his daughters Kathleen Madden (Neil) and Anne O'Neill (Brian); his grandchildren Brock and Monica O'Neill, brother Charles A. Lennon (Jane), and faithful companion...

Sep 21, 2024

Suzanne C. Paul, age 79, of Massillon, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Suzanne is survived by sons, Matthew (Kelly) Paul and Jason Paul; grandson, Asheton Paul; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. As a devoted mother, sister, and friend, Sue exemplified the qualities of warmth, generosity, and...

Sep 21, 2024

Shirley Jane "Shirl" (McCullough) Mishler was born May 6, 1938, and peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on September 21, 2024. She is survived by her husband Wayne G. Mishler;  children Timothy (Victoria) Mishler, Thomas (Toni) Mishler, Theodore (Lisa) Mishler, Tammy (Scott) Himes; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brothers Calvin and James McCullough, and her furry companion...

Sep 4, 2024

Paul Skidmore , age 71 of Jackson Township, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024 on his 43rd wedding anniversary at Mercy Medical Center. He was born May 28, 1953, in Akron, the son of the late Wynona and Delbert Skidmore. Paul was an Air Force veteran and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.  He was a graduate of the...

Aug 31, 2024

Gerald A. Stopar, age 77 passed peacefully August 31, 2024. Beloved son of Stanley F. Stopar and Mary Catherine (nee Tomazic).

Survived by brothers Paul and Jerome, dear uncle of numerous nieces and nephews.

Devoted Catholic and active member of F.O.E. Eagles #190

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September...