obituaries

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...

Aug 17, 2023

Gerald L. Meyer, age 89 of Jackson Township, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Aultman Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 19, 1934, in Bolivar,  the son of late Otto and Esther (Schario) Meyer. He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School.  He was a veteran serving in the Navy and in the...

Aug 17, 2023

Theodore Dwain Burch,  went home to be with God Aug 17th, 2023. Born January 9, 1942, he grew up at Lake Cable and enjoyed fishing and gardening.

He attended Jackson schools and Kent State.

Ted was a Vietnam veteran and received the Army Commendation Medal.

He retired from Hoover company in 1980, and...

Aug 15, 2023

Caroline Schroeder, age 61 of Jackson Township, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born November 8, 1961, in Akron, the daughter of the late Paul and Julieanne Wieczorrek. Caroline worked at Gaslite Villa for 33 years as a bookkeeper and manager.  Recently she was working as a medical receptionist at Dr. Sicard Dermatology...

Aug 15, 2023

Shirley A. Schmidt, age 85 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Altercare of Navarre. She was born July 16, 1938, in Canton the daughter of the late Marion and Florence (Rosenbluh) Werstler. Shirley retired from Chapel Hill Retirement Community after 18 years of service. She was a member of Divine Mercy Parish. Shirley is survived by...

Aug 10, 2023

William D. Stetler Jr., a beloved husband, father, and accomplished businessman, passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on August 10, 2023, at his residence in Canton Christian Home. Born and raised in Hamburg, New York, William led a remarkable life filled with achievements, love, and cherished memories.

After graduating from Hamburg High School and Alfred...

Aug 9, 2023

Donald E. Aman, age 98 of Massillon, passed away on August 9, 2023 at Bethany Nursing Home surrounded by family. He was born March 12, 1925 in Massillon, the son of the late Edward and Emmaline (Baer) Aman. Don was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1943. Don was a Navy Veteran serving during WWII on the...

Aug 8, 2023

Rodney "Hot Rod" Bowman, age 67, of Jackson Twp, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born May 10, 1956, in Canton, the son of the late George and Ruth (Grimes) Bowman. He was a 1974 graduate of Timken High School where he found his passion in auto body. Rodney was a...

Aug 5, 2023

William Winnett passed away peacefully Saturday, August 5th, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 12th,1950 to William and Vivian Winnett. He graduated from Jackson High School in 1968, where he excelled in wrestling, football and track.  He was inducted into the Jackson Wall of Fame and went on to Buffalo University on a football...

Aug 4, 2023

Florence M. Tully, age 101 of Massillon, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023 at Brewster Parke. She was born April 21, 1922, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Howard and Martha  (Oberhauser) Wantz. Florence was a cook and housekeeper for St. Barbara Catholic Church for many years. She was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, Florence loved to...

Aug 1, 2023

Constance S. Makinson, age 85, of North Canton, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center.

She was born May 25, 1938, in Barberton the daughter of  the late Gerald and Nellie (Snyder) Smith.

Constance received her masters in post secondary technical education from Akron University and her masters in Business Administration...

Jul 30, 2023

Dennis R. Gardiner, age 55, of Massillon, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born May 25, 1968, in Massillon, the son of the late Charles and Gearldine (Myers) Gardiner. Dennis was passionate about landscaping and owned and operated his own landscaping business, Gardiner's Cuts and Such. He enjoyed the...

Jul 27, 2023

Thomas Leo Messenger, age 80 of Navarre, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Country Lawn Nursing Home.

He was born July 30, 1942, in Tunnelton, WV, the son of the late Everett and Gladys (Strawser) Messenger.

Tom was a graduate of Washington High School Class of 1960.

Tom retired from...

Jul 26, 2023

Lanny Dean Hawkins, age 82 of North Canton, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. He was born June 16, 1941, in Glenmont, Ohio, the son of the late John and Dorothy (Michael) Hawkins.

Lanny was a graduate of Glenmont High School in Holmes County, Ohio and a graduate of Akron University.

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Jul 24, 2023

In Loving Memory of Shirley Ann Baumgartner

Shirley Ann Baumgartner, a woman of immense love, faith, and healing passed away at the age of 89, surrounded by her family who adored her deeply. She departed this world on July 24, 2023, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be etched in the hearts and spirits of all...

Jul 22, 2023

Kathleen June Kolek, age 81 of Navarre, passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, July 22nd. Kathleen was born October 27, 1941, to Andrew and Jessie Cain in Kenmore, Ohio. Kathleen devoted her life to her family and raising children of her own, fostering, and adopting. Kathleen was happiest when her house...