obituaries

Sep 16, 2025

Timothy Doubledee, age 70 of Canton, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Mercy Medical Center. Tim was born August 29, 1955 in Akron Ohio and lived in Jackson Twp. He was the beloved son of the late John and Elizabeth (Nellis) Doubledee. Tim attended Jackson High School in Jackson Twp., Ohio and was a member of St. Peter...

Sep 15, 2025

LeeNita (Lee) F. Miller, age 78 of Massillon, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2025, at her home.

She was born January 19, 1947, in Louisville, the daughter of the late Lester and Evelyn (Yarian) Fausnight. She was the seventh of fourteen children. LeeNita met her husband, Terry Miller, while working at The Hoover Company, and...

Sep 15, 2025

William J. Schandel age 89 of Perry Twp. passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 25, 1936, to the late Adolph and Anna (Gestrich) Schandel.

William was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Germany.

William retired from Timken Steel...

Sep 12, 2025

On Sept 12th, 2025, the world lost a bright soul, Karin Szuter, aged 77. Karin passed away peacefully at her home in Canal Fulton, Ohio. Born on February 5, 1948, in Schwerin, Germany, Karin's life left a lasting impression on everyone she met.

Karin's journey began with a daring escape from East Germany in 1948...

Sep 12, 2025

Linda Anne Thomas, age 86, of Jackson Township, peacefully took her last breath here and the next in heaven because of her faith in Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 12, 2025. Family, precious friends and beloved little puppy were with her.

Our beloved Mom and Gram lived a life marked...

Sep 10, 2025

Louise M. Kraus, age 77, of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Rose Lane Care Facility. She was born May 16, 1948, in Cleveland the daughter of the late Lorand and Rita (Cottrell) Kiss. Louise worked at Massillon Community Hospital, Perry Family Practice, and Phoenix Rising, where she was an x-ray tech and worked in occupational health....

Sep 4, 2025

Larry Harold Wolfe, age 82, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025. Born in Massillon to the late Harold and Lois (Mock) Wolfe, Larry faced loss early in life when his mother passed away from cancer while he was still a young boy. His father later married Pearl Thomas, who lovingly helped raise him and became...

Sep 4, 2025

Thomas J. Maneggia, age 65  of Massillon, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born May 14, 1960, in Manchester, Connecticut.  He was a Navy veteran. Thomas retired from United Titanium  where he was a machinist for many years.  He had previously worked as a mechanic on Harley Davidsons and enjoyed helping friends work...

Sep 4, 2025

Mark A. Workman, age 68, of Massillon, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025, follow a period of declining health. He was born August 22, 1957, in Bethesda, Ohio, and was the son of the Floyd and Barbara (Jeffers) Workman. Mark served in the U.S. Navy and was stationed in the Philipines. Mark was a warehouse manager and...

Sep 3, 2025

Bette Louise Barnes (nee Cable) ( first marriage Osler) born 11/26/1940 in Connellsville, PA.  Passed away on 9/3/2025 in Navarre, OH.  Survived by husband of 33 years, Kenneth E. Barnes, and sister Mary Carolyn McKenna of Hendersonville, TN.  Preceded in death by her first spouse James F. Osler and parents James W. Cable and Bertha Louise Cable. Bette was...

Sep 3, 2025

Eugene H. Dickenson, loving father, brother, and grandfather passed away September 3, 2025, with family by his side. He was born November 13, 1927, in Cass, WV, to the late Roger and Elva (Eary) Dickenson. Eugene served in the Army, and was a WWII veteran. He enjoyed fly fishing, deer hunting, and classic cars. Eugene is retired...

Sep 2, 2025

Helmut R. Rothenbuecher, 94, of Jackson Township, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Aultman Hospital.

Helmut was born on September 20, 1930, in Germany to the late Josef and Maria Rothenbuecher.  He was an avid rower in his youth, earning multiple state championships. In the early 1950s, he embarked on a...

Sep 1, 2025

Beverly A. Leitner, age 71 of North Canton, Ohio, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025, at her home after a long illness. Bev was born September 11, 1953 in Ashland, Wisconsin to Anders and Lillian (Filppi) Nordin. In 1973 she married William Leitner of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin with whom she raised two sons, Shawn and Kevin. She served...

Aug 31, 2025

Leona M. Corban, age 93, of Massillon, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025 surrounded by her family and friends. She was born May 4, 1932, in  Gilmer County, WV, the daughter of the late Rester and Lourah (Marks) Lynch. Leona retired from the State of Ohio where she had worked for the unemployment office for many years. She was...

Aug 31, 2025

Charles K. Peters, age 83 of Perry Township, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025 surrounded by family. He was born May 7, 1942, in Massillon, the son of the late Matthew and Valetta (Pearl) Peters. Charles retired from Timken Company in the LG Bearing after 35 years of service. He was a member of Canton Baptist Temple.  ...

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...