obituaries

Jul 26, 2025

Esther Carter Wenzel, was born in Donegal Twp., Washington County, Pennsylvania in 1928 to Charles and Marie (Cushing) Carter.   She attended Claysville Borough Schools until the 3rd grade when the family moved to Massillon in 1936 to work in the steel mills.  It was at Longfellow School when she picked up her brother's clarinet and taught herself to play....

Jul 26, 2025

Carl G. Nelson, age 96, of Jackson Twp., passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Mercy Medical Center in the presence of his family.

Born July 21, 1929, in Akron, Ohio, he was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Helen Nelson; brother, Frank Nelson; and grandson Ian Givens.

Carl is survived...

Jul 21, 2025

Harold J. Simon, Jr., age 77, of Massillon, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025. He was born March 7, 1948, in Akron, the son of Gladys (Williams) Simon and the late Harold Simon, Sr. Harold served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Vietnam Era.  as a helicopter mechanic and gunner. Harold had worked for Timken and Hensel's Paving....

Jul 17, 2025

Steven Patrick Glenn, 76 of Massillon, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 17, 2025 in his home after an extended illness.

Son of the late Elmer and Cornelia Glenn, Steve was born on December 6, 1948 in Dover, Ohio.

Steve worked most of his life as an autobody technician, both while he resided in California and...

Jul 15, 2025

On Tuesday, July 15, 2025 John "Jack" Snyder celebrated his 87th birthday and took his last breath. Jack was born in 1938 to John and Velma (Jones) Snyder. Jack owned and operated Pine Valley Lake Park as well as Lakeside Campground. He was a past president and member of the Green Kiwanis club for over 10 years,...

Jul 13, 2025

Linda J. Borland, age 66, of Mechanicstown, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. She was born July 25, 1958, in Oil City, Pennsylvania,  the daughter of the late Burgess and Waneda (Shrout) Cutlip. She enjoyed flowers and helping people. Linda is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Amy (Cutlip) and Brandon Jernigan; son and...

Jul 13, 2025

Tamara L. Gagovski, age 65, of Massillon, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. She was born September 24, 1959, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Charles and Dolly (Johnson) Hall. Tamara had worked at Brewster Parke in the dietary department. Her family were the most important to her and...

Jul 1, 2025

Thomas "Pic" F. Pacconi, age 72 of Jackson Township, passed away peacefully after a long and brave battle with cancer Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. He was born April 25, 1953, in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of the late Gino and Lorraine (Garrity) Pacconi. Tom was a retired insurance claim adjuster and had worked...

Jun 27, 2025

Gary A. Venus, age 83 of Jackson Township passed away Friday, June 27, 2025 at Mercy Medical Center.

He was born April 22, 1942 in Akron, the son of the late Oval and Cecil (Schuman) Venus.

Gary retired after 38 years from Goodyear Aerospace where he was a lab technician.

He...

Jun 17, 2025

Gerald "Jake" Kelly, age 76 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Mercy Medical Center.

He was born March 23, 1949, in Bellaire, OH the son of William and Martha (Schramm) Kelly.

Jake was a retired truck driver.

He was a member of the Lions Club and enjoyed spending...

Jun 14, 2025

Carolyn A. Verbic.  Born December 7, 1943 the daughter of the late Veronica (Verna) and Edward (Ed) Gazdik in Brooklyn, Ohio (suburban Cleveland).  She grew up in Brooklyn, graduated from Brooklyn High School and attended Dyke Business College and The Cleveland State University.

She moved to the Canton area in 1970 where Ken was working.

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Jun 12, 2025

Margaret "Maggie" Critchfield, age 80 passed away on June 12, 2025,  at her home after a long and courageous fight with Alzheimer's disease. Over the years, Maggie was still able to bring smiles to all her helpers and caregivers.  She is now free of her pain and suffering, and is going home to be with her beloved son Jeff...

Jun 12, 2025

Gail A. Woods, age 88, of Massillon, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born November 27, 1936, in Massillon  the son of the late Frank and Wilda Woods. Gail retired from Massillon Lorin Andrews School where he taught Spanish for 34 years.  He was a coach and referee with...

Jun 9, 2025

Carolyn  Louise Shankle, age 77, of Jackson Twp., and formerly of the Outer Banks, N.C., passed away Monday, June 9, 2025 at Aultman Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born January 11, 1948, in Newton, WV, the daughter of the late Oval and Mary Ann (Clark) Moss. Carolyn was a beautician and more recently administrative assistant before retiring...

Jun 8, 2025

William "Roger" Shaffer, 83, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025. The son of the late William M. and Marion Shaffer, Roger was born on October 21, 1941 in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from North High School in 1959 and received his degree in marketing from the University of Akron in 1963. A man dedicated to his career,...

Jun 7, 2025

Nancy Ann Letcavits, age 88 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Aultman Massillon. She was born November 20,1936, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Clarence and Estella (Kiefer) Harper. She was a devoted member of Divine Mercy Parish, St. Mary's. She was preceded in death by her husband, James "Jim" Letcavits, and brothers, Dale and...

Jun 1, 2025

Cynthia A. Stonebrook, age 71, of Jackson Twp.,  passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. She was born September 30, 1953, in Canton, the daughter of the late James and Irene (Sonnhalter) McGuire. Cindy was a 1972 graduate of Jackson Memorial High School where she was a two year member of National Honor...

May 28, 2025

Dale R. Fish, age 66, passed away to his reward on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.  He was a resident of Inman, S.C., and was formerly of Florida. He was born February 22, 1959, in Canton, the son of the late Stanley Fish and Audrey (MacCartney) Fish of Canton. Dale was a veteran and served in the U.S. Marine Corp....

May 27, 2025

Elaine J. Pollard, age 76, of Jackson Twp., passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Mercy Medical Center following a period of declining health. She was born March 6, 1949, in Lowell, MA,  the daughter of the late Alphonse and Anne (Kucinskas) Bomil. Elaine was a 1966 graduate of Keith Hall, Lowell, MA.  She attended Lowell State...

May 24, 2025

Larry Lenardos, 82, of North Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, at Aultman Hospital. He was born on August 8, 1942, to the late Nick and Betty Lenardos.

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years,  Shirley Lenardos; his daughter, Rhonda Blue (Dan); granddaughters, Grace Blue and Anna Wagner (Noah);...