obituaries

Jan 6, 2025

D. Dale Estep (AKA Smoothie and Papa Dale), age 72, of Massillon, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025, at Cleveland Clinic. He was born August 24, 1952, in Charleston, WV., the son of the late Robert and Icie Lovinda (Paxton) Estep. "Dale" was a retired semi-driver.  He also worked for Heitger Funeral Home.

"Smoothie" was a member...

Jan 5, 2025

Mildred "Betty"  Etter, age 85, of North Lawrence, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Brewster Parke. She was born April 25, 1939, in Canton, the daughter of the late Walter and Mildred  (Farwick) Landor. Betty graduated from Central Catholic High School and Timken Mercy School of Nursing.  She was a register nurse and had worked at Massillon Community...

Jan 3, 2025

Shirley A. Wachtel, age 87 of Massillon, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 surrounded by her children. She was born April 3, 1937, in Cleveland, the daughter of the late Robert H and Anna (Offack) Semple. Shirley was a homemaker and a lifetime bartender and many will remember her from the Massillon Moose and K of C. She enjoyed...

Jan 2, 2025

Michael J. Dragomir passed away peacefully Thursday, January 2, 2025 at the age of 79.

Preceded in death by his parents, Irene and Octavian "Toby" Dragomir and sister-in-law, Karen (Scheurer) Marku.

Survived by wife, Lynn (Scheurer) Dragomir, daughter, Paula (Dan) Russell; son, Mike Dragomir; granddaughters, Myka (Julie) Russell, Jessica Dragomir (fiancé Zachary); and...

Jan 1, 2025

Stephen E. Rohr, age 75 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025. He was born December 10, 1949, in Massillon the son of the late Howard and Eileen (Klatter) Rohr. Stephen retired from the Laborer's Union where he was in brickwork but had been a farmer most of his life. Stephen is survived by his sister,...

Dec 29, 2024

Adelbert Richard Sump

July 12, 1931 – December 29, 2024

On the evening of December 29, 2024, Adelbert Richard Sump of Massillon, Ohio passed away after a short illness.

Richard was born to parents Adelbert and Olive in Cleveland, Ohio in 1931. He graduated from Collinwood High School in 1950 where he excelled...

Dec 28, 2024

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Janet Phillips age 74,of Canton. She passed away on Saturday, December 28th, 2024, in her home. She was the daughter of Robert and Anna Belle (McDowell) Phillips. She was born on December 25, 1950. She will be missed by many. Her Care takers from Midwest Health...

Dec 23, 2024

Patricia L. Hyatt, age 77, of Massillon, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024 following a short illness. She was born May 10, 1947, in Greenville, Ohio the daughter of the late Glenn and Pauline (Skidmore) Corle. Patricia retired from Tuslaw Local Schools after 31 years of service. She was a member of MOPS (Tuslaw Retirees), SCRTA, ORTA,  and Jackson...

Dec 21, 2024

Wayne G. Mishler, age 90 of Massillon, passed peacefully away with family by his side, Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Brewster Parke. He was born November 19, 1934, in Massillon the son of the late Mearl and Minnie (Scheffer) Mishler. Wayne retired from LTV Steel Republic Steel after 30 years of service and retired from Tuslaw where he was...

Dec 19, 2024

Charles E. Schott, age 94 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Amherst Meadows. He was born April 18, 1930, in Canton the son of the late Elmer and Anna (Kachler) Schott. He was an Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. Charles retired from Simetco Inc. formerly Ohio Ferro - Alloys Corp after 40 years of...

Dec 17, 2024

John "Jack" Higgins, age 86 of Jackson Township, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at his home. He was born September 3, 1938, in Brooklyn, NY the son of the late John and Virginia (Fallon) Higgins. Jack served in the Army during the Korean War. He was a member of The Hall of Fame Racing Pigeon Club.  He was...

Dec 5, 2024

Our cherished aunt, Carol J. Lair, of Canton, passed away on December 6, 2024, following a lengthy illness. Most will remember Carol for her wonderful sense of humor and her infectious laugh. Her family will remember her nurturing nature, her unending generosity, and her unabashed love for dogs. A true animal lover, Carol had 3 West Highland terriers that...

Dec 5, 2024

Beatrice Joy Paul, age 101 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024 at her home. She was born July 30, 1923, to William and Florence Koppes, youngest of eight children. Beatrice graduated from Massillon City Hospital School of Nursing and worked at the hospital after. She met her husband when he was a patient, Robert William...

Dec 4, 2024

Karen Cunion Age 81, of Aurora, Ohio, passed away on December 4, 2024. Karen was born on February 28, 1943, in San Antonio, Texas, to James and Bernice Crocker. As the daughter of an airman, Karen lived in various places across the United States during her childhood. She graduated from high school in Anchorage, Alaska, in 1960,...

Dec 1, 2024

Joanne Elizabeth Debski, 74, of Canal Fulton, passed away the early morning of December 1, 2024. Joanne was born September 17, 1950, in Pittsburgh, PA.

She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Helen (Haynackie) Dlutowski. As a child and by her close family, she was affectionately known as "Cookie." Joanne is remembered as a loving...

Nov 30, 2024

William "Bill" James Houck, age 96, passed away peacefully after a brief illness.  He was  a lifelong resident of Massillon, Ohio, retired machinist, member of the Divine Mercy Parish and longtime Lodge member of the Sons and Daughters of Herman. Bill was preceded in death by his loving wife, Gertrude (Yetzer) Houck, daughter Rebecca (Becky Houck) Els, mother and...

Nov 30, 2024

Deborah Kay Berecek, 71, passed away surrounded by her daughters on November 30th, 2024. She was born August 5th 1953 and resided in Jackson township most of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents Glen and Elizabeth Smith. She is survived by her daughters Jaime (Scott) Brubach, Erin Berecek, her stepdaughters Emily Cush and...

Nov 27, 2024

Jacob Karl Duckworth passed away unexpectedly on November 27, 2024 at the age of 21.  He was born on June 15, 2003, on Father's Day, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. As a child, he participated in cub scouts, played soccer, flag football, and volleyball.   He was a 2021 graduate of Jackson High School and was a member of the boys'...

Nov 25, 2024

Timothy Wayne Mishler, age 68, of Massillon, Ohio, walked into the loving arms of his Savior Jesus on Monday, November 25, 2024 after a 22-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a 1974 graduate of Tuslaw High School and received his BA in Bible and MA in church history from Bob Jones University. His entire work life was dedicated...

Nov 25, 2024

Joseph "Joe" Frank Baumgartner February 8, 1931 ~ November 21, 2024 (age 93)

In Loving Memory of Joseph Frank Baumgartner

Joseph "Joe" Baumgartner, a dedicated father, grandfather, great grandfather, and valued member of his community, passed away in his home surrounded by family on November 21, 2024, at the age of 93. Born...