Dorothy Ruth (Kenny) Carracher
Jan 22, 2023
Dorothy Ruth Kenny Carracher, age 90, of Massillon, Ohio. On January 19th, 1933, Dorothy Carracher came into this world and filled it with adventure and laughter. She was born in Jersey City, NJ and raised by her beloved grandparents, James and Brigid Kenny. On the evening of Sunday, January 22, 2023, she passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones....
Thomas A. Efinger
Jan 18, 2023
Thomas A. Efinger, age 49, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. He was born February 24, 1973 in Canton, son of the late Frank R. and Sandra (Aldridge) Efinger, Jr. Tom "Shrek" graduated from Canton South High School in 1992. He had worked at Progressive Chevrolet of Massillon for many years. More recently he worked...
Barbara Gercken
Jan 18, 2023
Barbara Gercken died on January 18; she was 79 years old. Barbara was born in Trenton, New Jersey and grew up in Bergenfield. She graduated with a history degree from Douglass College and a Master's in Library Science from Rutgers University. She spent her professional life as a children's librarian, most of it at the Barberton Public Library, where...
Joann M. (Matuschak) Etter
Jan 5, 2023
Joann M. (Matuschak) Etter, age 74, of Jackson Twp., died from cancer Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic. She was born June 6, 1948, in Akron, the daughter of the late Stephen and Betty (McCartney) Matuschak. Joann loved beach vacations with family and friends, especially if they included digging into some delicious Maryland blue crabs. She was a...
Carol L. (Phillips) Hensley
Jan 2, 2023
Carol L. Hensley, age 86 of Jackson Township, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023 at Altercare of Nobles Pond.
She was born October 14, 1936 in Canton, the daughter of the late Quentin and Margaret (Brant) Phillips.
Carol retired from Jackson Local Schools where she was a cook for many years.
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Timothy Paul Miller
Jan 1, 2023
Timothy Paul Miller, age 46 of Massillon passed away on January 1, 2023.
He was born February 12, 1976 in Massillon the son of Randall and Diana (Luckner) Miller.
Tim was a 1994 graduate of Washington High School.
He had worked at Gold'n Krisp Potato Chips factory and First Choice Pest Management.
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Raymond A. Braucher
Dec 31, 2022
Raymond A. Braucher, age 79, of Massillon, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022. He was born April 23, 1943, in Massillon the son of the late Claude and Arline (Rohr) Braucher.
He proudly served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1963 to 1967. Raymond retired from the former Republic Steel Corporation. He was a member of St....
Alice Mary (Novak) Perl
Dec 31, 2022
Alice M. Perl, age 93 of Massillon, passed away December 31, 2022, with her family at her side. She was born August 6, 1929, in Canton, the daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Ondrejko) Novak. Alice was a secretary and had worked for Wright Patterson Air Force Base and the former Republic Steel Corporation. She was...
Linda M. Heimann
Dec 30, 2022
Linda M. Heimann, age 63, of Massillon, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022. She was born January 30, 1959, in Massillon, daughter of the late Richard J. and Dorothy J. (Marthey) Heimann. She was also preceded in death by sister, Patricia J. Heimann. Linda was a health and physical education teacher for 41 years. She was currently a teacher...
Tony R. Rogers
Dec 29, 2022
Tony R. Rogers, 58 of Massillon, passed away December 29, 2022 at his home following a brief illness. He was the owner/operator of Oak Auto Body for 18 years. Before that her worked in many area Body Shops. Tony was born in Big Springs, Calhoun County, WV. He was a long-term supporter of many area youth programs,...
Clifford Lowe
Dec 18, 2022
Clifford Lowe, age 90, of Massillon, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Laurels of Massillon. He was born August 3, 1932, in Brown, WV. Clifford retired from Preston Trucking Company after 40 years of service. He was a member of the Teamsters, and more recently Sons and Daughters of Herman. Clifford enjoyed fishing and hunting and just got...
Joshua P. Welsh
Dec 17, 2022
Joshua Welsh, age 39, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 17, 2022. He was born July 20, 1983 in San Jose, CA, son of Sharon (Schaub) Deierling , and the late Paul E. Welsh. In addition to his loving mother and step-father Sharon and Ed Deierling, he is survived by his son Jax Welsh, his brother and...
Carol M. (Heimann) Aman
Dec 17, 2022
Carol M. Aman, age 92 of Massillon, passed away peacefully, December 17, 2022 at Danbury Assisted Living surrounded by her family. She was born April 30, 1930, in Massillon, daughter of the late Alfred and Anna (Kinney) Heimann. Carol was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1948. She was an LPN. After retiring from the field of...
Marianne Mccauley
Dec 15, 2022
Marianne McCauley, age 90, of Massillon, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022. She was born April 22, 1932, in Massillon the daughter of the late Elmer and Luise (Huppert) Miller. Marianne was a sales clerk and had worked at the Massillon A & P Grocery Store and with GNC. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Marianne...
Roseanne (Marks) Scharon
Dec 15, 2022
Roseanne (Marks) Scharon, 88, of Massillon and more recently Fort Mill, SC, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022. She was born March 3, 1934 to Francis Parr and Roscoe Marks. Roseanne married Robert Scharon on October 15, 1955. She was a beautiful and loving mother as well as Nana to 9 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was...
Deborah J. Harding
Dec 14, 2022
Deborah J. Harding, age 66 of Massillon, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 after her long battle with Parkinson's disease.
She was born August 17, 1956, in Canton, the daughter of the late Jack and June (Risher) Tucker.
Deborah is survived by her husband, Mark Harding;...
Barbara "Bobbi" R. (Rich) Denney
Dec 13, 2022
Barbara "Bobbi" Rich Denney age 65 of Jackson Twp, beloved wife, sister, aunt and friend passed away December 13th at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland. Survived by husband of 44 years, David; sisters, Sandy Oglesbee and Patti Osteen; nephews, Rick Oglesbee, Eddie and Johnny Osteen, extended related family and many friends.
Bobbi had a lifelong...
Delores J. Hall
Dec 11, 2022
Delores J. Hall, age 83, of Massillon, passed away at home on Sunday, December 11, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born February 28, 1939, in Mason County, WV, daughter of the late Myrtle (Hoschar) Barnette and Willard Wilson Barnette. She came to Massillon at the age of 14 and resided here until her death. In...
Shawn E. White
Dec 10, 2022
Shawn E. White, age 51 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Aultman Hospital.
He was born January 28, 1971, in Massillon the son of the late Nelson and Carolyn White.
He loved football and played semi-pro.
Shawn is survived by children, Ramon Kelly, Jennifer Kegley, Tayvon Toles, Shawntia...
Carla (Charlotte) L. (Kisner) Belt
Dec 9, 2022
Carla (Charlotte) L. Belt, 87, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022. She was born August 24, 1935 in Fairmont, West Virginia. She played field hockey at Fairmont State College and always had an abundance of energy! Starting out as a PhysEd Teacher at Middle Branch then becoming a house wife & mother, at 60 yrs old she started Charlie...
