obituaries

Aug 29, 2025

Rita K. Rice, age 67 of Canal Fulton passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday August 29, 2025 at Aultman Hospital. She was born in Akron, on August 8, 1958, to the late Joseph and Mary Ann (Kimberley) Haas. Rita is survived by her husband of 46 years, Ronald Rice; children, Robert (Julie) Rice, Joseph (Nikki)...

Aug 21, 2025

James I. Kreiger, age 95, of Massillon, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025. He was born May 13, 1930, in Massillon, the son of the late Roy J. and Myrtle (Kipfer) Kreiger. James was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving on the USS Braine during Korean Conflict. He served on the Massillon Police Department...

Aug 14, 2025

Kathleen A. Helmick, age 85 of Jackson Township, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025 at her home surrounded by family.

She was born April 2, 1940, in Canton, the daughter of the late Maurice and Monica (Sullivan) Bantz.

Kathleen retired from H & W Contractors where she was Financial Officer for 35 years.

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Aug 14, 2025

Robert Bruhn, "Bob", age 79 of Jackson Twp., passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025.

He was born January 24, 1946, in Vallejo, California, the son of the late Robert F. and Helen J. (Richer) Bruhn, Sr.

Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam Era.

He worked for the...

Aug 12, 2025

Jason David Tresidder, 46, of Canton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly, leaving a void in our hearts, on August 12, 2025. Born on September 21, 1978, in Canton, he was the beloved son of David Tresidder and Susan Saltalamacchia.

Jason dedicated his career to serving others as a firefighter and EMT. He was passionate about helping...

Aug 6, 2025

Gale L. Bersnak, age 71, of Jackson Twp., passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025. She was born March 12, 1954, in Canton, the daughter of  the late Virgil and Marjorie (Fink) Warren. Gale was a registered nurse and worked in ICU and CCU.  She retired from Mercy Medical Center. She also worked at the former Massillon Community...

Aug 3, 2025

On Sunday, August 3, 2025, age 81, born October 18, 1943 Jerrilyn L. (Burandt) Brown-Balogh found peace.

In her own words: "Please don't cry for me. I'm just where I want to be. I am finally free of pain and misery."

She is survived by husband, William "Bill" Balogh; daughter, Tammy (Harold, Jr.)...

Aug 2, 2025

Teresa "Tracie" R. Leedy, age 54, of Massillon, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 30, 1971, in Massillon, the daughter of Barbara (Burger) and the late William Fath. She graduated from Tuslaw High School in 1989 and The Ohio State University in 1993. Tracie was a dental hygienist...

Jul 29, 2025

Jerome (Jerry) Kemp Sr., age 88, of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025 He was born August 25, 1936, in Massillon, the son of the late Fredrick and Helen (Martin) Kemp. Jerry was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the Korean Conflict and on the BB62 USS New Jersey in the Arctic Circle. Jerry had worked...

Jul 27, 2025

Dennis J. Bias, age 69, of Canton, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025.

He was born November 18, 1955, in Canton, the son of the late James and Anita (Okey) Bias.

Dennis was a veteran and had served in the U.S. Airforce.

He enjoyed music, sports especially the Cleveland Guardians and...

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...