obituaries

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...

Mar 2, 2023

Margaret "Bonnie" Maurer, age 90, of Canton, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023. She was born December 2, 1932, in Canal Fulton the daughter of Isabel and Joseph McArdle. Margaret retired from Kohl's. She was a member of Christ The Servant Catholic Parish. Margaret is survived by sons, Tim (Suzanne) and Brian (Iris) Maurer; eight grandchildren; and...

Mar 1, 2023

Sandra M. Sichi, age 82 formerly of Santee, SC passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at the Danbury of Massillon.

She was born September 30, 1940 in Stewartsville, Ohio the daughter of the late Herman and Glenna (Covey) Lynn.

Sandra was a retired preschool teacher.

She was a member of Elloree United Methodist...

Feb 25, 2023

Charles Harry Danner of Jackson Township passed away peacefully, February 25, 2023.  He was 83.

He was born to the late Katharine (Brandt) and Harry Danner, joining sisters Anna Jane, Sara, brother James.  Two years later, Jeannie.

Chuck graduated Jackson Memorial H.S. 1957. He served as class president 4 years, graduating Valedictorian.

He...

Feb 19, 2023

Wynonna R. "Winnie" Williams, age 88 of Jackson Township, passed away February 19, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Canton after a short illness, with loving family by her side.

She was born December 29, 1934 in Daisetta, Texas the daughter of the late Bernice and Lorena (Benfield) Alford.

Winnie was a retired realtor...

Feb 16, 2023

Alfred F. Kerr, age 91 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023 at his home surrounded by family.

He was born April 12, 1931, in Canton, the son of the late Dr. Mark and Nellie (Tyler) Kerr.

Al was an Army veteran serving in Korea.

Al retired from State of Ohio Highway...

Feb 14, 2023

Peggy E. Dietz, age 72 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Mercy Medical Center.

She was born December 18, 1950, in Conneaut, the daughter of the late Paul and Elizabeth (Applebee) Sheneman.

Peggy was a homemaker and a loving wife and mother.

She was a member of First Baptist Church...

Feb 11, 2023

Laura M. Juhasz, age 46, of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023.

She was born September 22,1976 in Massillon and is the daughter of Michael and Anne (Matthews) Juhasz of Massillon.

Laura was a graduate of Southgate School and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Massillon.  Laura enjoyed Dream League...

Feb 5, 2023

On Sunday, February 5, 2023, Alice H. Paul, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away. Alice was born in Massillon, OH  to Louis and Helen (Pflug) Hammer.  She was the youngest of four children.

Alice graduated from Massillon Washington High School in 1947.  She was a proud 3 year member of the Massillon Tiger Swing Band...

Feb 5, 2023

T. David Zwick, age 68 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Akron General Medical Center. He was born February 22, 1954, in Canton, the son of the late Thomas P. and Marilyn M. (Mickley) Zwick. Dave retired from Timken after 38 years of service. He was a published poet and had received poetry awards for his...

Feb 5, 2023

Elmer L. Koch, age 75 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Aultman Hospital. He was born June 14, 1947, in Stillwater, Ohio the son of the late Anthony and Vivian (Harris) Koch. Elmer retired from Republic Storage after 47 years of service. He was a member of Dayspring Christian Fellowship.  Elmer was a volunteer at Mayfield...

Feb 3, 2023

Ellen E. Payne Thompson, age 87, of Jackson Township, died Friday February 3, 2023 at Aultman Woodlawn Compassionate Care Center. She was born on Feb. 21 1935 in Cleveland OH, had lived in Mansfield and moved to the Canton area in 1972. She graduated from Ohio University with an associates degree in secretarial studies. She spent many...

Feb 1, 2023

Dylan C. Owens, age 30, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023. He was born December 1, 1992, in Massillon, and is the son of  Ralph V. and Kimberly (Rudy) Owens. Dylan worked for Apex Companies.  He formerly worked for Galion-Godwin Truck Body. In addition to his parents, Dylan is survived by his daughter, Alyson Owens and her...

Jan 30, 2023

Marie R. (Colley) Kikkert, age 84 of Jackson Township, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023 at Laurels of Massillon. She was born July 7, 1938, in Bristol, UK, the daughter of Dennis and Florence (Bailey) Colley. She loved crafts (macramé, cross-stitch, and rug hooking) and gardening. Marie is survived by her husband of 45 years, Terry E. Kikkert; daughter,...

Jan 27, 2023

Larry E. Valentine, age 78, of Massillon, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Rose Lane Care Facility following an extended decline of corticobasal degeneration. He was born June 7, 1944, in Providence, RI, the son of the late George and Mary (Miller) Valentine. Larry was retired from Republic Steel Corporation after 30+ years.  He more recently worked...

Jan 25, 2023

Allen R. Beckett, age 60, of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Aultman Hospital. He was born February 12, 1962, in Canton and had lived in Massillon most of his life. Allen worked with Midwest Innovations. He enjoyed participating in Special Olympics, bowling, Massillon Downtown Concerts, and the Cleveland Indians. Allen is survived by his...