obituaries

Oct 25, 2023

Jeffrey E. Stauffer October 2, 1949- October 25, 2023 The greatest man to ever live, passed away on October 25, 2023, at his home in Massillon,  Ohio. He was the world's greatest father, the most dedicated husband,  and the best Paw Paw ever. He is preceded in death by his wife, (Jacqueline Sue Stauffer) in 2020. She...

Oct 20, 2023

Betty L. Brown, age 96, of Alliance, passed away October 20, 2023. She was born August 28, 1927, in Salinesville, the daughter of  the late Joseph and Olive (Burnit) Clark. Betty was a Registered Nurse and retired after 30 years from Alliance Community Hospital where she worked in the maternity ward. She was an accomplished artist and...

Oct 18, 2023

Elyse Riddle, age 75 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Jackson Ridge. She was born September 23, 1948, in Massillon the daughter of the late Randall and Verna (Davis) Taylor. She graduated from Fairless High School in 1966. Elyse retired from Fisher Foods after 20 years of service. Elyse is survived by her son, Curtis...

Oct 18, 2023

Dwight E. Staubs Sr., 72 November 20, 1950 - October 18, 2023 Dwight Edward Staubs, 72, of North Canton, OH, died unexpectedly Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Mercy Cleveland Clinic in Canton, OH. Born November 20, 1950 in Washington County, MD.,he was the son of the late Edward F. Staubs and Cathryn M. Giffin Staubs....

Oct 15, 2023

James "Ed" Hensley, age 79 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Aultman Hospital. He was born December 10, 1943, in Amonate, Virginia, the son of the late John and Mabel (Muncie) Hensley. James was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served during the Vietnam Era and was a member of the Marine Corp...

Oct 14, 2023

Amanda L. Williamson

Amanda L. Williamson passed away on October 14, 2023.

She was born September 18, 1971 in Canton, Ohio to John O. and Marilynn (Doty) Williamson. She graduated from GlenOak High School and Miami University (OH) with a degree in English.

Amanda found fulfillment and the commitment of her life in...

Oct 9, 2023

John "Bob" R. Hickman, age 73 of North Canton, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 at Akron City Hospital following a long illness. He was born October 16, 1949, in Loudon, TN the son of the late John and Margaret (Thornburg) Hickman. John received his MBA from Case Western in 1985.  He was a chemical engineer and consultant that...

Oct 9, 2023

Jeffrey Brockmeier passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023.  He was born February 1, 1979.  He was a proud veteran of the U.S. armed forces as a Sergeant in the Army.

He was preceded in death by his father J. Kevin Brockmeier

He is survived by his mother Rosie Brockmeier, brother Michael Brockmeier...

Oct 6, 2023

Pearl Ann Solomon, 97, passed away peacefully on October 6th, 2023.  Pearl was born on the South Side of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on May 27, 1926.  It was there that she met and married her husband, Louis Solomon.  The family moved to Canton, Ohio in May, 1961. Pearl was an avid cook and baker and could make anything, whether it...

Sep 30, 2023

Trent "Dave" Garber, age 66 of North Canton, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023. He was born February 8, 1957, in Akron the son of Shirley and the late Trent Garber. Dave was an avid outdoors-man, hunter, and fisherman and he was a member of the Canton McKinley Rifle and Pistol Club. He was preceded in death...

Sep 25, 2023

Ronald "Joe Smoke" Richardson, age 66, of Canton, passed away peacefully from our presence to the presence of Our Lord on September 25, 2023. He attended Minerva High School and was a self employed lumberjack; Twin Oaks Tree Service. Ron enjoyed spending time with family, racing, motorcycles, fishing and hunting.  He worked on race cars, and anything...

Sep 20, 2023

Nancy Thorpe Hiner LPN on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 passed away. She was born to the late Richard and Constance Thorpe, on August 25, 1949. She is survived by her cherished son, Aaron S. Harter; her beloved grandson, Jordan S. Harter; and her loving brother, Mitch S. Thorpe. She was an LPN for many years and loved...

Sep 18, 2023

Eric L. Wells, age 64 of Jackson Township, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023 at Summa Health Barberton Hospital. He was born December 1, 1958, in Grand Rapids, MI the son of the late William and Ruth (Hurst) Wells. He graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Eric retired from Babcock and Wilcox after...

Sep 11, 2023

John Philip Covert passed away Monday, September 11, 2023 after a long battle with Lewy Bodies Dementia. He was born in East Liverpool, Ohio to Glenn and Dorothy Covert on December 3rd, 1946. John graduated  from Tuslaw High School in 1965 before entering the U.S. Navy from 1965 -1969, including 11 months in Vietnam on the rivers as a...

Sep 1, 2023

Larry E. Szczepaniak, age 71 of Massillon, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023.

Larry is survived by his wife, Beth (Norris) Szczepaniak; daughter, Christi (Marc) Schreffler-Albert; two grandchildren, Madison (Jake) Bennett and Camden Schreffler; four siblings, Linda (David) King, Kathy (David) McMahon, Dan "Fuzz" Szczepaniak, and Jo Jo Lawther.

As per his wishes...

Aug 31, 2023

Stephen Michael Bishop, age 69, of Canton, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Altercare of Nobles Pond, following a brief illness. He was born August 4, 1954, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of  the late Robert F. and Wanda (Smith) Bishop. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Era. Stephen was a graduate of Penn...

Aug 28, 2023

Karen left this world today after a prolonged illness. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Terry; son, Eric; grandchildren, Alexander (Jaclyn), Peter (Michelle), and Catherine Klein; and four great grandchildren. Karen was born Karen nee Brannan in Michigan and moved to Massillon...

Aug 27, 2023

Rose Cecilia Williams, age 85 of Massillon passed away August 27, 2023.

She was born April 22, 1938 in McArthur, Ohio the daughter of the late Horace and Bertha Stuck.

Rose loved to go camping with her husband, Ray.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Ray...

Aug 19, 2023

Robert A. Peplinski, age 91, of Jackson Twp., passed away peacefully at his home on August 19, 2023. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Bob was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He retired after a long career in the packaging industry, where his work generated a patent. He was a member of SS. Philip and James...

Aug 19, 2023

Margaret A. Ackerman, age 68 of Massillon passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023 after a lengthy illness.

She was born June 26, 1955 in Massillon the daughter of the late Roy and Rosemary (Longheier) Preece.

Peggy was an LPN.

She is survived by son, Dustin Ackerman; daughter, Ashley Ackerman; sister, Jackie...