obituaries

May 1, 2023

Barbara Ann Green, age 60, of Navarre, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023. Barbara was born November 10, 1962, in  Massillon, the daughter of the late Cletus and Barbara (Norton) Peters. She enjoyed boating, traveling, cooking, democracy and freedom but most importantly, her animals. She was a proud mother of two and loving wife of 42 years. Barbara would...

May 1, 2023

James T. McKinnon, age 77 of Jackson Township, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 at his home.

He was born April 17, 1946, in Quincy, Massachusetts the son of the late Douglas and Helen (Quenney) McKinnon.

James graduated from Sterling High School in Summerdale, NJ and accepted a full football scholarship  from Kent State where...

Apr 27, 2023

Edward M. Sabaka, age 98, of Perry Township., went home to be with his Lord Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center.

He was born May 26, 1924, in Cleveland, the son of the late Michael and Mabel (Patrick) Sabaka.

He was an Army veteran serving during WWII.

Edward was a...

Apr 22, 2023

Richard D. Paul, Sr.  age 96, of Canton, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023. He was born April 2, 1927, in Massillon the son of the late Robert and Gladys (Jones) Paul. Richard was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the U.S. Army. Richard owned and operated Dumont's Sporting Goods in Canton. He was a member of...

Apr 15, 2023

Dyanna  "Dy" Hubany, age 71,  of Canal Fulton, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Mercy Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born July 8, 1951, in East Cleveland, daughter of the late Gordon D. and Donna J. (Lowe) Taylor. Dyanna retired from Chapel Hill Community after more than 20 years of service. She enjoyed...

Apr 13, 2023

Donna M. Burau, age 92 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023 at her home. She was born September 16, 1930, in Louisville the daughter of the late Earl and Catherine (Miller) Corban. Donna was a retired beautician. She was a member of Central Presbyterian Church, Massillon Senior Center and loved counted cross stitch and sewing. Donna is...

Apr 9, 2023

James P. Adkins, age 63, of Massillon, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family and close friends. He was born July 9, 1959, in Massillon, the son of the late James O. and Ellen (Sowards) Adkins. He loved the outdoors, and loved hunting and fishing. James is survived by his wife of 42 years,...

Apr 9, 2023

Vicki S. Beebe, age 79 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023 at Mercy Medical Center. Vicki was a homemaker and caregiver for her family. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Vicki is survived by daughter, Deeonna (Paul) Sonnhalter; brother, Patrick (Linda) Beebe. She was preceded in death by Father, Byron Victor Beebe,...

Apr 7, 2023

Anna "Marge" Margaret (Wazlavek) Eggenschwiler of Medina since 2021, passed away April 7, 2023.

Marge was born in Massillon, September 12, 1929, to the late Carl and Anna May (Huwig) Wazlavek.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Alice Doll; her brother, Carl B. Wazlavek; and three husbands, Nelson R. McKinney,...

Mar 31, 2023

Bradford James Scheiring, 71, who had a strong hand in building many homes in the Stark County area, passed away on March 31, 2023, in Canton.

Brad was born in Canton on October 1,1951, to Robert and Madonna Scheiring of North Canton. He attended Our Lady of Peace School and graduated from Glenwood High School, both in...

Mar 28, 2023

Frank A. Manzella, age 85 formerly of Massillon passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 surrounded by family.

He was born February 17, 1938 in Massillon the son of the late Pietro and Susie (Franjosie) Manzella.

Frank was a veteran and served in the Air Force.

He retired from Tyson Roller Bearing and...

Mar 27, 2023

Joseph Norman Slade, age 83 of Jackson Twp. , passed away March 27, 2023. He was born October 26, 1939, in Akron the son of the late William and Nellie (Clay) Slade. Joe served in the Navy as Yeoman 3rd Class. Joe retired from Nabisco after 27 years of service. He enjoyed his retirement to the fullest by traveling...

Mar 26, 2023

David A. Rambo, age 74, of Massillon, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023. He was born April 28, 1948, in Massillon, the son of the late Willard C. and Margaret (Betke) Rambo. David retired from Gertenslager Company in Wooster. He was a master mechanic and body man.  He was a muscle car enthusiast and a member of Massillon Area...

Mar 23, 2023

Rose Marie (Pozonitz) Monago was born in Akron, Ohio, on November 17, 1941, and passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 23, 2023.

Rose Marie graduated from St. Mary's High School (Akron, Ohio) in 1959 and was married to Frank on Sept 2, 1961. They were married for almost 62 years.

She was...

Mar 23, 2023

Marianne Margaret Pappano Price crossed over to find peace with her Heavenly Father on March 23, 2023 in Marietta, Ohio.

Marianne was born November 5, 1942 to Fred and Maxine Pappano of Akron, Ohio. She married her husband of 54 years, Jack (John Jr.) Price on March 14, 1964. Jack and Marianne raised their two...

Mar 17, 2023

Mary Ann Coulter, age 85 of Massillon passed away on March 17, 2023 at her home.

She was born April 17, 1937 in Massillon, the daughter of the late Harold and Ella Mae (Clapper) Ehmer.

Ann was a homemaker and had been a bookkeeper working at the Massillon Mental Health Center.

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Mar 15, 2023

James (Jim) R. Arnold, age 42, of Canton, Ohio, died Tuesday, March 14, 2023.  He was born in Fremont, Ohio on October 11, 1980.  Jim grew up in Findlay, Ohio, where he was active in football, track and hockey and was also in the show choir and theatrical productions.  He attended Ashland College and The University of Findlay where...

Mar 13, 2023

Alice E. Schmidt, age 95 of Wooster, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at West View Healthy Living. Alice was born in Massillon on May 24, 1927 to the late William and Martha Wagner.  She graduated from Navarre High School in 1945.  She was married to Floyd Schmidt for 70 years. She was a lifetime member of Holy Family...

Mar 12, 2023

Richard A. Papay, age 57, of North Canton, and formerly of Canal Fulton, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Mercy Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born December 6, 1965 in Farrell, PA, son of the late Frank L. and Lois M. (Gunther) Papay. Rick graduated from Kent State University, Magna Cum Laude. He enjoyed pin...

Mar 5, 2023

Kenneth R. Rankin, age 75 of Jackson Township passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center.

He was born March 19, 1947 in Dennison the son of the late Kenneth and Helen (Ferrell) Rankin.

Ken received his Bachelors of Science in Engineering and was a civil engineer for 50 years. He...