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Jennifer A. Clark

Jennifer A. Clark

Jul 25, 2026

Jennifer A. Clark, age 47, of Massillon, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.

Jennifer was born May 15, 1979, in Portsmouth, Virginia, the daughter of John and Kathy (Reidenbach) Stickley.

Jennifer was a STNA at Whitewood Village, and formerly worked at Kraft Heinz.

Jennifer is survived by her loving husband, Kevin A. Robertson; sister, Stacy (Kevin)...

Richard D. Gravo

Richard D. Gravo

Jul 24, 2026

Richard D. Gravo, Sr, age 92 of Massillon, passed away Friday, July 24, 2026. He was born January 20, 1934 in Louisville the son of the late Daniel and Agnes (Schrader) Gravo.

He was a Marine veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. Richard retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. He was a member of Divine Mercy Parish- St. Mary’s.

Richard...

Judith M. Wright

Judith M. Wright

Jul 21, 2026

Judith M. Wright, age 85, of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

She was born July 9, 1941, in Canton, the daughter of the late Frank and Alice (Elsaser) Roettker.

Judith retired from OGC.

She enjoyed crafting and playing cards.

Judith is survived by children Pam Saleh, John Husk, and Chris Andrews; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sisters, Betty Harsh and Ruth Ricker.

She...

Patricia A. Colaizzi Lang

Patricia A. Colaizzi Lang

Jul 17, 2026

Patricia Colaizzi Lang

January 7, 1957 to July 17, 2026

Born in Pittsburgh, PA and lived the last 20+ years in Massillon.

She was preceded in death by mother, "Geegs" and father, Dan; daughter, Hope Margaret Lang. Survived by loving husband, Fred Lang.

Patty Colaizzi passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 17 at 69 years old. Patty was one of a kind...

Sheila Kay Vess

Sheila Kay Vess

Jul 15, 2026

Sheila K. Vess, age 78, of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Life Care Hospice in Wooster.

She was born April 9, 1948, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Gordon and Mary (Albright) Weckman.

She was a member of St. Mary's in Massillon.

Sheila is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Neilee Vess; daughter and son-in-law, Amanda and...

Andrew "Bud" Gault Anderson

Andrew "Bud" Gault Anderson

Jul 15, 2026

Andrew Gault Anderson “Bud”, son of Ralph and Martha Anderson passed away on July 15, 2026 at Aultman Select Specialty Hospital.

He was born on June 20, 1946 in Akron.

In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his husband, Raymond Fisher; brother, William Anderson; sister, Alicia Carr; twin sister, Andrea Poling; nephew, Jerry Carr; nieces, Andrea Lynn Rashaud,...

Miriam L. Sample

Miriam L. Sample

Jul 14, 2026

Miriam L. Sample, age 86, of Massillon, passed away, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at The Inn at University Village.

She was born January 17, 1940, in Canton, the daughter of the late Maurice and Lois (Shoemaker) Snyder.

Miriam retired from Massillon Community Hospital where she was an LPN.

She was a member of Jackson Friends Church,

Miriam is survived by her sons and daughters-in-laws,...

Norma J. Wilkerson

Norma J. Wilkerson

Jul 4, 2026

Norma J. Wilkerson, age 78 of Jackson Township, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026.

She was born August 13, 1947, in Sidney, Ohio the daughter of the late Harold and Evelyn (Staley) Kessler.

Norma retired from Mercy Medical Center after 30 plus years of service.

She loved reading, crossword puzzles, visiting her grandcats, and watching British Mysteries on PBS.

Norma is survived by her...

Gerald "Jerry" Vess

Gerald "Jerry" Vess

Jul 2, 2026

Jerry L. Vess, age 76, of Massillon, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Ohio Hospice Center in Wooster.

He was born September 6, 1949 in Massillon, and was the son of the late Lawrence and Twila (Lehman) Vess.

Jerry served for 2 years in the Navy during the Vietnam Era.

Jerry retired from Republic Steel after 32 years of service where he...

Joan L. Bricker

Joan L. Bricker

Jun 30, 2026

Joan L. Bricker, age 84, of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

She was born July 31, 1941, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Clarence and Doris (Schott) Rohr.

Joan retired from the Hoover Company after over 30 years of service.

She was a 1960 graduate of Canton Central Catholic and was a member of Divine Mercy - St. Mary's. Joan...

Cecily Diane Dray

Cecily Diane Dray

Jun 29, 2026

Cecily Diane (Stagner) Dray, age 84, of Massillon, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026 at Rose Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation.

She was born April 17, 1942, in Akron, daughter of the late Richard and Marjory (Alexander) Stagner.

Cecily is survived by her children; son, Sean Gaffney of Florida; daughter, Melissa (John) Hardesty; step-daughters, Cathy Kauffman and Cindy (Randall) Gottfried all of...

Joan M. Sylvester

Joan M. Sylvester

Jun 29, 2026

Joan M. Sylvester, age 93, of Massillon, passed away Monday, June 29, 2026, at Aultman Hospital, Canton.

She was born September 5, 1932, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Earl and Dorothy Greenwalt.

Joan was employed by Superior Brand Meats and was a homemaker for many years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by late husband Vic Townsend...

Christine "Chris" Paul

Christine "Chris" Paul

Jun 24, 2026

Christine "Chris" Paul, age 78, of Jackson Twp., passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

She was born June 24, 1948, in Massillon and was the daughter of the late John and Jennie (Kolek) Frank.

Chris retired from Altercare of Navarre where she was admissions Marketer.

She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Social Service Network-Alliance Chapter, Senior Marketing-WestStark Chamber, Mercy Health...

Maycle Marie Campbell

Maycle Marie Campbell

Jun 22, 2026

Maycle Marie Campbell, age 83 of Massillon, passed away Monday, June 22, 2026 at Rose Lane Care Facility.

She was born March 16, 1943, in Athens.

Maycle was a loving housewife and mother.

She loved reading, bingo, crocheting, and taking pictures “recording memories”.

Maycle is survived by her children, Gary Campbell (Deb Lyons), Christine Schoen (Rob Renner), Doreena Campbell (Trent Butzer), Brenda Campbell, Ruthie...

Carolyn "Kay" R. Burch

Carolyn "Kay" R. Burch

Jun 18, 2026

April 28, 1943 - June 18, 2026

Carolyn “Kay” Rose Burch, 83, of Massillon, peacefully departed this life on June 18, 2026. Born in Holloway, Ohio, Kay was raised in a close-knit family in a rail house along the B&O railroad, surrounded by her aunts and uncles who worked on the railroad and nurtured her appreciation for the beauty of Belmont...

Ted A. Anderson

Ted A. Anderson

Jun 17, 2026

Ted Ace Anderson, age 84, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on June 17, 2026, after a brave fight with cancer. He was born on May 1, 1942, to Madonna Mae Brown Anderson and Theodore Armas Anderson.

He met Virginia “Ginny” Claire Walsh on a blind date while in college, and together they shared nearly 62 years of marriage. Their life together...

Frederick W. Schuster

Frederick W. Schuster

Jun 14, 2026

Frederick W. Schuster, age 78 of Jackson Township, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026 at Mercy Medical Center.

He was born July 28, 1947, in Canton the son of the late Frederick and Anna (Kisela) Schuster.

He was a Navy veteran.

Frederick was a retired from Republic Steel after 41 years of service.

He was a member of St. Stephen the Martyr Lutheran Church....

Ronald Roy Kovalak

Ronald Roy Kovalak

Jun 13, 2026

Ronald Roy Kovalak, of Jackson Twp., Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026 at the age of 71. Born on February 24, 1955, in Lakewood, Ohio, son of Richard and Earline (nee Copus) Kovalak.

Ron was married 49 years to his wife, Rebecca Kovalak (nee Emrick). He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers; Richard II and Robert.

He...

Sherry C. Tinder

Sherry C. Tinder

Jun 10, 2026

Sherry C. Tinder, age 63, of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

She was born June 22, 1962, in Massillon, the daughter of Donald W. and Janet (Roby) Tinder.

Sherry retired from Massillon Walmart in 2020 after 20 years as a sales associate.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Sherry is survived by her mother, Janet Tinder, son; and daughter-in-law,...

Joseph J. Concheck

Joseph J. Concheck

Jun 7, 2026

Joseph J. Concheck, age 88 of Canal Fulton, passed away June 7, 2026. He was born May 12, 1938 in Youngstown (Lemont Furnace), Pennsylvania and resided in Canal Fulton since 1966. Joseph was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Fay Margaret, who passed away May 26, 2016. Joseph was a devoted and loving husband, father, and...

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