obituaries

Jul 2, 2023

Christopher D. Henry, age 52 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023. He was born October 30, 1970, in Massillon,  the son of James Thomas Henry, Jr. of Cambridge and the late Patricia (Dottavio) Henry. Christopher enjoyed fishing and collecting football cards.  He enjoyed music, model cars, boxing, and spending time with his family. In addition...

Jun 30, 2023

Timothy P. Arnold, AKA "TA", age 65,  of Canton, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023. He was born in Canton, Ohio, the son of the late Byron S. and Martha J. (Addison) Arnold. Timothy lived most of his life in Dellroy, Ohio.  He was a member of Canton Masonic Lodge, #431 F&AM. His passion was cooking and...

Jun 22, 2023

Geraldine A. Bales, of North Canton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at St. Luke Lutheran Community - Portage Lakes. She was born March 30, 1931, and was a graduate of Grafton High School. Geraldine retired from Jackson Local Schools in 1993.  She had worked in the high school library and guidance office. She was a member...

Jun 22, 2023

Marjorie L. Miller, age 89 of North Canton passed away June 21, 2023.

She was born December 9, 1933 in Canton, the daughter of late Charles and Edna Stamm.

She graduated in 1951 from Lehman High School.

Marge worked at the YMCA in Canton and had worked for GE, Walsh University, and Timken...

Jun 10, 2023

Paul E. Ake Jr., age 57 of Canal Fulton, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born June 28, 1965, in Akron the son of Paul and Pauline (Bosio) Ake. Paul graduated from Coventry High School in 1983. Paul was a machinist working at Alcon Tool Company. Paul's favorite things to do were spend...

Jun 9, 2023

Larry Paul Nolen Sr., age 69 of Massillon, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born May 20, 1954, in West Branch, Michigan. Larry retired after 25 years of service to the Jackson Highway Department.  He then went to work for Blue Max Nursery and Dueber Church. Larry was a die hard sports fan...

Jun 9, 2023

Ming Ming Fu, age 83 of Massillon, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born September 10, 1939, in Changqing the daughter of the late Yuan and Chang (Fu) Hu. Ming received her Masters in microbiology and retired from Neo Med after 30 years of service. Ming is survived by son and...

Jun 8, 2023

Carolyn Dibble, age 77 of North Canton, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Mercy Medical Center.

She was born December 19, 1945, in Akron, the daughter of the late Charles and Jeannette (Barr) Swires.

Carolyn is survived by two sons, Christopher (Sherri) Dibble, Daniel (Veronica) Dibble; daughter, Melissa (Dave) Way; brother, Charles (Shirley) Swires...

Jun 5, 2023

James "Papou" Douvikas, age 86, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023. He was born in Lyrkeia, Greece, January 20, 1937. Jim served in the United States Army from 1955-1975. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Audrey (Shuey) Douvikas; five children; Mark (Sylvia) Douvikas, Scott (Lisa) Douvikas, Dawn (Luke) Gulley, Kathy ( Pete) Wells, and...

Jun 2, 2023

Debra L. Newbauer, age 55, of Perry Twp., passed away Friday, June 2, 2023. She was born September 4, 1967 in New Philadelphia, Ohio. Debra was a paralegal and more recently had worked at Meijer. Drums were her passion and she played drums at Perry High School.  She continued playing and taught her son the drums. Debra...

May 31, 2023

Carla J. Tallman, age 60, of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.  She was born in Massillon, daughter of the late Ralph and Eileen (Wilson) Ullum.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and gardening. She loved flea markets and auctions.  She leaves behind her husband of 24 years, Darin K. Tallman; son, Gus Ullum;...

May 30, 2023

Donald F. Balow, age 82, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Don was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 26, 1940 to Henry and Martha (Plotzka) Balow. He graduated from Grosse Pointe High School and then from the University of Detroit. He retired from Republic Steel after a lengthy career in Sales of over 30 years. Don had a...

May 21, 2023

Kathleen Z. Secrest, age 82,of Jackson Twp., Ohio, and formerly of Mill Creek, PA,  passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023. Kathleen had worked at Weis Market.    She was a fan of the Cleveland Browns and Cavaliers. Kathleen is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Patricia Secrest and Alan Hartke; grandson, Benjamin Secrest of Georgia; granddaughters, Tara Hawkins and Gigi of...

May 19, 2023

Robert L. May, age 78 of Massillon, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023. He was born April 11, 1945, the son of  the late George and Verda (Long) May. Robert was a heavy equipment operator and had worked at Strabley Building Supply.  He enjoyed bowling, hunting, fishing and had been a member of the Massillon Moose. Robert...

May 18, 2023

Herbert A. Benson, age 84, of  Jackson Twp., passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023. He was born April 19, 1939, in Yosemite, Kentucky, son of the late Herbert and Thelma (Davis) Benson.  He lived in Yosemite, KY until 1952 when his father passed away and he and his mother moved to Massillon.  He attended Washington High School  ...

May 15, 2023

Richard A. Rossiter, age 72 of Massillon, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023.

He was born March 3, 1951, in Massillon the son of the late John and Barbara Rossiter.

Richard retired after 40+ years of service.

He was an avid Cleveland sports fan.

Richard is survived by his children; Jennifer...

May 11, 2023

Chalmer Joseph Smith passed away peacefully at Rose Lane on May 11, 2023. Chalmer was born on August 25th, 1936 in Massillon, Ohio. Chalmer was a life-long man of faith and a member of Saint Mary's, Saint Barbara's and Saint Joan of Arc Churches.   He graduated from Central Catholic in 1954. He served two years in the US Army...

May 5, 2023

Barbara A. Grunder, age 87 of Massillon, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born August 9, 1935, in Massillon, the daughter of  the late Cliff and Ruth (Featheringham) Greenfelder. Barb retired from Massillon Community Hospital where she was a cardiac technician for 30 years. She was a member of Divine...

May 3, 2023

Rebecca A. Scarpino (nee Dominguez), also known as "Becky" to many, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday afternoon, May 3, 2023. Becky was 91 years of age, born in Beaver Falls, PA on April 27, 1932, to the late Willehado and Dolores Dominguez.  She was preceded in death by husband, Rudolph P. Scarpino and her siblings...

May 2, 2023

Teresa "Lynne" Rossiter, age 61 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Amherst Meadows. She was born July 3, 1961, in Parkersburg, WV, the daughter of the late Ralph Nutter and Thelma Simons. Teresa is survived by her husband of 41 years, Richard A. Rossiter; son and daughter-in-law, Jeremiah and Lisa Rossiter and grandson, Zayne...