obituaries

Mar 18, 2025

John R. Strickland Jr., age 89 of Jackson Township, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Aultman Hospital. He was born July 6, 1935, in Widen, WV, the son of the late John and Garnet (McCombs) Strickland. John retired from Roadway Express, Inc. where he was a pricing coordinator for many years. John is survived by two...

Mar 14, 2025

Derek Rutter, age 53 of Jackson Township, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. He was born May 19, 1971, in Columbus. Derek is survived by two daughters, Audrey (Kyle) Holland, Kendal Rutter; mother, Shirley (Whetzel) Berger, aunt, Kathy Schieman. He was preceded in death by Brother, Patrick Clayton Rutter, father, Terry Wayne Rutter. Private...

Mar 12, 2025

Ronald L. Lang, age 87 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Amherst Meadows. He was born July 9, 1937, in Massillon the son of the late Guy and Helen (Fidler) Lang. He was an Army veteran. He previously owned Lang Cabinets, and had worked for WCCV Floor Coverings. Ronald retired from Carpet Time after many years...

Mar 11, 2025

Eunice A. Coffman, age 83 of Jackson Township passed away March 11, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. She was a 1960 graduate of Jackson High School. Eunice is survived her husband of 63 years, Richard L. Coffman; three children, Ronald Coffman, Carla Coffman Aboud, Richard (Sheila) Coffman Jr.; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth Shory and...

Mar 9, 2025

Larry J. Lapikas, age 80, of Massillon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025. He was born August 13, 1944, in Massillon, the son of  the late Rudolph and Clotilda (Gresser) Lapikas. Lawrence retired from Canton Post Office after 25 years as a letter carrier.  He was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. He was a...

Mar 7, 2025

Jane Everhart, age 97, of Dalton, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025 at Life Care Hospice in Wooster. She was born June 8,1927, in Northeast Twp., PA  the daughter of the late George Young and Florence (Rubner) Young. Jane retired from Tuslaw Local Schools after 30 years of service as a school bus driver. She was a devoted member...

Feb 28, 2025

Kathleen Bovee, age 40 of Massillon, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born July 2, 1984, in Canton the daughter of James and Lucinda (Burns) Bovee. A committal service will be held March 13, 2025 at Massillon Cemetery at 10 AM. Condolences to the family may be made at www.heitger.com Heitger...

Feb 8, 2025

Justin Smitley, age 42 of Perry Township, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025. He was born May 3, 1983 in Massillon. Justin loved working on and riding dirt bikes, and 4 wheelers.  He enjoyed fishing, music, and playing his guitar. Justin is survived by his mother, Tammy Smitley, step-father, Billy Page; grandparents, Don and Wanda Hollinger; two brothers, James...

Feb 3, 2025

Janice A. Batdorf, age 87, of Canal Fulton, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, following a period of declining health. She was born August 12, 1937, in Wooster, Ohio,   the daughter of the late Francis and Florence (Smathers) Sargeant. Janice volunteered at Rose Lane Nursing Home and at the former Massillon Community Hospital. Janice is survived by...

Feb 3, 2025

William "Bill" Harry Whitacre passed away peacefully at his home on February 3, 2025. Bill was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Marie Kaemmerer and father, Leland Homer Whitacre. Bill attended workshop at Midwest innovations and X-excel where he received several awards for employee excellence, Bill also received a certificate of recognition for his dedicated service...

Jan 30, 2025

Mary Lou Daugherty, age 80 of Perry Township, Massillon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025. She was born January 6, 1945, in Navarre, to the late Ralph Jogerst  and Irene (Cincinat) Jogerst. Mary Lou loved to cook and bake and was excellent at both. She took pride in being a homemaker and raising her four children. She...

Jan 25, 2025

Ralph P. Hildebrand, age 74, of Massillon, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Rose Lane Nursing Home. He was born January 14, 1951, in Mansfield, Ohio, the son of the late Ralph H. and Lorena (Horsley) Hildebrand. Ralph was a veteran of the Army and served during the Vietnam Era. Ralph retired from California...

Jan 24, 2025

Richard N. Wincek, 90, of Massillon, Ohio, entered his heavenly home on January 24, 2025. He was born on May 26, 1934, to John and Frances Wincek. Richard was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Linda "L" Wincek; his parents; his brothers, John and Gene Wincek; grandson Tanner Brown and the mother of his three daughters,...

Jan 22, 2025

Thomas E. Letcavits, a life long resident of Massillon, OH passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at the age of 80. Tom was born to Joe and Margaret (Stephan) Letcavits on February 13, 1944. He was proceeded in death by his parents and older brothers Tim and Jim Letcavits. Tom graduated from Massillon Washington High School in 1962....

Jan 18, 2025

Alice Florence (Longheier) Scharver passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025, at the age of 102. Alice was born on December21, 1922 to John & Florence Longheier in Massillon, Ohio.

She was a graduate of Washington High School, Massillon, Ohio in the class of 1940. She also attended Canton Actual Business College in Canton, Ohio. Alice worked...

Jan 18, 2025

Dale E. "Joe / Muff" Mayfield Jr., age 69 of Navarre, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 18, 2025 at his home. He was born October 13, 1955, in Massillon. Dale was a veteran serving in the Marines. He retired from the railroad after 41 years of service. He was a member of the Brewster Moose, Navarre VFW and the...

Jan 17, 2025

Keith McDonie, age 39, of Canton, and formerly of Massillon, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025 at Akron City Hospital. He was born March 7, 1985, in Lancaster, Ohio. Keith liked to walk the neighborhood, hang out with staff and watch his shows Supernatural, Charmed he loved Harry Potter.

He is survived by friends and...

Jan 17, 2025

Jamie W. Greene, age 39 of Akron, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Akron City Hospital.

He was born December 31, 1985.

Jamie was a graduate of Ellet High School.

He was a carpenter by trade and a member of U.S.I.C.

He enjoyed Ohio Sports, especially...

Jan 15, 2025

Daniel M. Bell, age 83 of Jackson Township, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Rose Lane Care Facility. He was born June 19, 1941, in Milwaukee the son of the late Donald and Elise (Bossort) Bell. Dan graduated from Indiana University School of Business.  He was an Army veteran and also served in the Army National Guard of...

Jan 15, 2025

Bonnie L. Schaub, age 79, of New Franklin, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Cleveland Clinic. She was born January 24, 1945, in Chillicothe. Bonnie and her husband owned and operated Schaub Stables.  She had a great love of horses and of all animals.  Her hobbies were quilting, crocheting, and embroidering. Bonnie was caring, compassionate and loved by...