obituaries

Dec 12, 2023

Michael P. Wentzel, age 79 of Massillon passed away December 12, 2023.

He was born September 12, 1944 in Massillon, the son of the late John and Victoria (Saylor) Wentzel.

He was a Navy veteran.

Mike was a retired firefighter for the City of Massillon.

He is survived by...

Dec 11, 2023

Dennis L. Smith, age 85 of Canal Fulton, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023 at Rose Lane Care Facility. He was born November 19, 1938, in Canton the son of the late Wilbur and Ruth (Eshelman) Smith. He was an Air Force veteran serving 8 years. Dennis was a retired insurance agent. He was a member of SS. Philip...

Dec 4, 2023

Greg C. Riffle, age 48, of Massillon, passed away suddenly on December 4, 2023. He was born January 31, 1975, in Canton, Ohio. Gregory was a graduate of Massillon Washington High School and was a huge "Tiger Fan".  He was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan. Greg is survived by his mother, Theresa (Rink) Riffle; wife of 18...

Dec 3, 2023

John "Tom" Conley Sr., age 61 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 unexpectedly. He was born June 29, 1962, in Massillon, the son of the late Ernest and Rebecca (Adkins) Conley. Tom was an ASE Master Certified Mechanic his whole life. He loved NASCAR, the outdoors, and riding his Harley. Tom is survived by his...

Dec 1, 2023

H. Dale Ladrach, age 88, of Jackson Twp., passed away peacefully from our presence to the presence of our Lord on December 1, 2023.

He was born January 24, 1935, in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, the son of the late Hubert and Mary (Beitzel) Ladrach.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Dale...

Nov 16, 2023

Ruth M. Yingling, age 61 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born May 15, 1962, in Massillon the daughter of the late Edwin and Myra (Tabellion) Yingling. Ruth is survived by four brothers, Alan (Janet) Yingling, Ray (Barb) Yingling, Joe Yingling, Louis (Barb) Yingling; two sisters, Verla (Larry) Lorenz,...

Nov 14, 2023

Emily A. Hensel, age 74 of Navarre, went to be with the lord Tuesday, November 14, 2023.She was born April 26, 1949, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Clifford and Lodi (Saunders) Street.Emily was a retired teacher and nurse, and took care of many of the elderly and infirm over the years.She was a member of North Canton Church...

Nov 13, 2023

Barbara Snyder, age 83, of Green, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023. Barbara retired from  AT&T after 30 years of service.  She and her husband owned and operated Pine Valley Lake Park in Green. She was great cook and enjoyed baking cookies. Barbara is survived by husband of 60 years, John "Jack" Snyder; son, Robert Snyder; daughters,...

Nov 13, 2023

Dale J. Kraft, age 64 of Massillon, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023 at home surrounded by family. He was born November 9, 1959, in Massillon, the son of the late Walter and Eleanor (Taylor) Kraft. He loved working in the garden and yard work. Dale is survived by his wife, Laura (Jefferson) Kraft; son, Warren Jefferson;...

Nov 12, 2023

Jan E. Kohl, age 64 of Jackson Township, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023 at her home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born May 19, 1959, in Canton, the daughter of the late George and Janice (Hanel) Talmadge. She graduated from Jackson High School in 1977, married the love of her life...

Nov 4, 2023

Greg Pisanelli, a man of many interests and talents, who had a quick wit and a passion for the blues, passed away November 4, 2023, at Windsor Medical Center after a fierce battle. Greg was born in Wadsworth, Ohio, to the late Julius and Patricia (Riley) Pisanelli on February 6, 1952. He attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from...

Nov 1, 2023

Jerry Simon, age 68, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023 in the comfort of his home. He was born February 16, 1955 in Canton, son of the late Frank and Hazel (Moorman) Simon. Jerry was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Jerry retired from Avalon Foods after 8 years.  He formerly worked as a tanker...

Oct 30, 2023

Margaret (Peg) Elvina Coverdale, age 90, passed away at The Laurels of Massillon early morning October, 30, 2023. She was born September 10, 1933, in Butler, Pennsylvania, and grew up in West Sunbury,  Pennsylvania.  She was the daughter of Albert Garth Mackey and Edith Viola (Schell) Mackey Brown. She came to Massillon, Ohio in 1950 and worked at Isalys,...

Oct 28, 2023

Gerald L. Gray, age 82 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Amherst Meadows. He was born June 8, 1941, in Massillon, the son of the late Eugene and Irene (Heitger) Gray. Jerry was an Army veteran. Jerry retired in 1999 from Bethlehem Steel (LTV, Enduro Division) as a metallurgical specialist after 40 years of service. He...

Oct 25, 2023

Wayne C. Sand, age 87, of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023 following a brief illness. He was born July 4, 1936, in Massillon the son of the late Carl and Clara (Shonk) Sand. Wayne was an Army veteran serving during the Korean War. Wayne retired from Superior Meats after 33 years of service and had also worked...

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...