obituaries

Jan 14, 2025

Harold L. Taylor age 81 of Bolivar passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at the Hennis Care Center. He was born August 11, 1943 in Canton, the son of the late Harold and Freida Taylor.

He was a machinist for Redicon-Paulmiers Manufacturing for 30 years.

Hal was a member of Bolivar city council...

Jan 13, 2025

Dennis A. Zolla, age 74, formerly of Naples, Florida, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025 at Summa Akron City. He was born October 23, 1950, in Paterson City, N.J., the son of the late Liziert and Ann Marie (Pignato) Zolla. Dennis was born in Paterson, but spent the majority of his life in Orange, Connecticut, where he graduated from...

Jan 11, 2025

Paul D. Lucchesi, age 75, of Uniontown, passed away January 11, 2025, at his home with his family by his side. He was born September 24, 1949, in Massillon, the son of the late Paul and Rita (Wilhelm) Lucchesi. Paul served in the U.S. Air Force and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was a field service rep...

Jan 7, 2025

Christopher Phillip Duffey, age 45, of Jackson Twp., passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025. He was born February 13, 1979, in San Antonio, TX, and was the son Dr. Jeffery and Patricia Duffey. Christopher attended Jackson Local Schools and worked at Game Stop and recently The Dollar Tree. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother...

Jan 6, 2025

Geoffrey "Geoff" James Dolan, age 53, of Jackson Twp., passed away unexpectedly on January 6, 2025. He was born September 6, 1971 in Canton, Ohio and is the son of Gary and Pam (Hissner) Dolan. Geoff was a 1989 graduate of Jackson High School. He owned and operated Malachi Computer Consultants. Geoff enjoyed playing soccer in his younger days...

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...