obituaries

Dec 9, 2022

Eleanor "Ellie" R. Ledoux, age 85 of Canton, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022 at Altercare of Nobles Pond.

She was born February 10, 1937, in Gardner, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Leslie and Ora (Fredette) Payne.

She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church. She was active in the Cursillo Movement and...

Dec 8, 2022

Casey Joe Indorf, age 58, of  Massillon, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022. He was born May 9, 1964, in Massillon, the son of the late Ralph Indorf and Vera (Houmard) Indorf. Casey was a professional mechanic for many years and more recently worked at Skipco Auto Auction.  He was an avid camper, and loved his cats, Ellie and...

Dec 5, 2022

Annetta "Anne" Williamson, age 97 of Massillon, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022 at her home. She was born May 8, 1925, in Clay City, Indiana, the daughter of the late Ralph and Maude (Miller) White. Graduating from the Mt. Carmel School of Nursing, Anne was a retired RN after 42 years of service. She was a...

Dec 3, 2022

Elaine R. Norton, age 79 of Massillon formerly of Scranton, PA, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born October 17, 1943, in Scranton the daughter of the late Anthony and Dorothy (Hammen) Ciardi. She was a 1961 graduate of West Scranton Senior High School of Scranton, PA. Elaine retired from Ohio...

Dec 2, 2022

Vernon J.  Schaub, age 77, of Jackson Twp., passed away Friday, December 2, 2022. He was born on August 14, 1945 in Canton, son of the late Wesley and Clara Belle (Buchanan) Schaub. Vernon was an electrician and owned and operated W.W. Schaub Electric with his brothers.  He was a member of Canton IBEW Local #540, Sportsman...

Dec 1, 2022

James W. Markham, age 86 of Jackson Twp., passed away peacefully on December 1, 2022. He was born November 25, 1936, in Charleston, WV. the son of  the late Silburn and Edna (Allen) Markham. He moved to Akron, Ohio and met the love of his life, Marge.  They married May 9, 1959 and were blessed with 59...

Nov 29, 2022

Thomas Michael Carracher, age 64 of Massillon, Ohio On September 16, 1958, Thomas Carracher came into this world and made it a better place with his smile and gentle spirit. He was born to Dorothy R. (Kenny)Carracher and the late SFC (RET) Francis J. Carracher. In the early hours of Tuesday, November 29th, he passed away peacefully at Timken...

Nov 29, 2022

John A. Cowles, age 47, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Mercy Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born January 22, 1975, in Canton, the son of the late Jimmie C. and Louise (Beggs) Cowles. John graduated from Sandy Valley High School. He was a laborer and fabricator.  He enjoyed playing guitars,...

Nov 27, 2022

Tobi K. Englebrecht, age 53, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 27, 2022. She was born May 31, 1969, in Massillon, the daughter of  Lynn Akey and Phyllis (Tanley) Bernabei. Tobi worked at Mercy Medical Center where she was a phlebotomist for 19 years. She enjoyed riding motorcycles with her husband and back yard barbeques....

Nov 24, 2022

Cletus N. Welch, age 85 of Jackson Township, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Chapel Hill Community.

He was born February 2, 1937, in Convoy the son of the late William and Ruth (Poling) Welch.

He grew up on a farm and graduated from Convoy High School. He received his bachelors degree...

Nov 21, 2022

"L" Linda Wincek, age 80, of Navarre, went home to her eternal life with Jesus on November 21, 2022. She was born October 23, 1942, in Texarkana, TX. Linda is proceeded in death by her parents, Curtis and Winifred Morthland.  She is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Richard N. Wincek;  son, Jason Robbins (Kat);...

Nov 11, 2022

Paul E. Tennis, age 88 of Jackson Township, passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 11, 2022 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born April 29, 1934, in Massillon, the son of Paul and Marcella Tennis. He was a graduate of Washington High School and the University of Cincinnati. Paul was a retired architect. He was a member of St. George...

Nov 11, 2022

David S. Kendig, 78, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022. David was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on November 2, 1944. He was a graduate of Kent State University, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in graphic design, and later received his Masters degree from Malone College. David left Canton for sunny California, residing in San Benardino,...

Nov 9, 2022

Shirley A. Heitger, age 83, of Jackson Twp., passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022. She was born September 25, 1939, in North Lawrence, the daughter of the late Perry and Wilma (Marhover) Becker. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, enjoyed ceramics and was a great baker. Shirley is survived by husband of 61 years, Paul R....

Nov 8, 2022

Noreen L. Graber, age 97 of Massillon, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 8, 2022. She was born March 25, 1925, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Harry and Cecelia (Slicker) Huwig. Noreen was a graduate of Washington High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Bob Graber in 1947, and together they raised five children. They celebrated 70...

Nov 6, 2022

Richard L. Rootes, age 87, formerly of Massillon, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022 at Chapel Hill Community. He was born March 9, 1935, in Akron, the son of the late David and Jesse (VanGilder) Rootes. Richard served in the United States Air Force.  He retired from Seifert Technology and had formerly worked at Monsanto Research, National Rubber Machinery,...

Nov 4, 2022

Leota E. Herman, age 77, of Jackson Twp., passed away peacefully on November 4, 2022. She was born July 25, 1945 in Wilmot, daughter of the late Loren and Dorothy (Fausett) Fraelich. Leota retired from Republic Steel Corp. Leota is survived by her husband of 54 years, Frederick W. Herman, Jr.; sons, Scott Herman and Bill (Julie)...

Nov 3, 2022

Roberta I. Manzella, age 84, formerly of Massillon, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born January 15, 1938, the daughter  of the late Robert and Isabel (Pearson) Maxhimer. Roberta has worked at Dalton and Tuslaw Local Schools as a bus driver. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and...

Nov 1, 2022

Barry M. Johnson, age 62 of North Lawrence

On February 20, 1960 in Massillon, "Beej or BJ" came into this world and made Gerald and Phyllis (Grening) Johnson first time parents.  He brought them joy, challenged them whenever possible and loved them unconditionally.

By Tuesday, November 1, 2022, BJ had cooked up his...

Oct 28, 2022

William (Will/Bill) David Allen, age 73, of Jackson Township, passed away suddenly on Friday, October, 28, 2022. He was born June 9, 1949 in Akron, son of the late Willard and Ruby Allen. Will is survived by his wife of 24 years, Donna; sons, Micah Taylor age 20 and Isaiah Stone age 16; brother, Robert Allen. He...