obituaries

Jun 1, 2025

Cynthia A. Stonebrook, age 71, of Jackson Twp.,  passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. She was born September 30, 1953, in Canton, the daughter of the late James and Irene (Sonnhalter) McGuire. Cindy was a 1972 graduate of Jackson Memorial High School where she was a two year member of National Honor...

May 28, 2025

Dale R. Fish, age 66, passed away to his reward on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.  He was a resident of Inman, S.C., and was formerly of Florida. He was born February 22, 1959, in Canton, the son of the late Stanley Fish and Audrey (MacCartney) Fish of Canton. Dale was a veteran and served in the U.S. Marine Corp....

May 27, 2025

Elaine J. Pollard, age 76, of Jackson Twp., passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Mercy Medical Center following a period of declining health. She was born March 6, 1949, in Lowell, MA,  the daughter of the late Alphonse and Anne (Kucinskas) Bomil. Elaine was a 1966 graduate of Keith Hall, Lowell, MA.  She attended Lowell State...

May 24, 2025

Larry Lenardos, 82, of North Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, at Aultman Hospital. He was born on August 8, 1942, to the late Nick and Betty Lenardos.

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years,  Shirley Lenardos; his daughter, Rhonda Blue (Dan); granddaughters, Grace Blue and Anna Wagner (Noah);...

May 23, 2025

Joan L. Pratt, age 77, of Massillon, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025 at Laurels of Massillon. She was born January 22, 1948, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Lee and Dorothy (Hoffman) Pratt. Joan attained her masters degree in education from Kent State University. Joan retired from Washington High School where she taught English. She was a...

May 23, 2025

David W. Pry, age 87, of Massillon, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025. He was born July 7, 1937, in Canton, the son of the late Wylie and Ruth (Cooper) Pry. David graduated from Jackson Memorial High School and then served in the Army Reserves. He worked in data processing for various area businesses and was active in DPMA...

May 21, 2025

Louise Seaborn of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on May 21, 2025 after an extended illness. She was born June 7, 1952 in Cleveland and lived in Massillon most of her life. Louise was a shining light to everyone.  If you were one of the lucky ones to spend any time with Louise, you knew she made the...

May 20, 2025

Ramon "Ray" Yingling, age 79 of Perry Twp., passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at home. He was born January 12, 1946, in Massillon, he was the son of Edwin and Myra (Tabellion) Yingling. Ramon retired from Timken Co. He was a member of Guardian Angel Parish -St. Joan of Arc Catholic Campus.  He enjoyed the Cleveland Cavs and...

May 19, 2025

Rose Marie Maier, age 93, of Massillon, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025. She was born July 20, 1931, in Chicago, the daughter of  the late Charles and Mary (Soneriu) Mailat. Rose Marie retired from Central States Can after 25 years of service. She was a member of St. George Romanian Byzantine Catholic Cathedral, and Divine Mercy Parish,...

May 19, 2025

Jeffrey Michael Zalewski, age 57, of North Canton, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025. He was born October 4, 1967, in Toledo, Ohio, and was the son of  the late Stanley and Rosemary (Bullinger) Zalewski. Jeffrey served in the Ohio National Guard and the Pennsylvania National Guard. He was a member of Christ the Servant Parish. Jeffrey...

May 19, 2025

Joseph R. Pudloski, age 81, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 19th, 2025 after a short but brave battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roman and Frances Pudloski of Kent; his first wife of 41 years Katherine (Dorsch) Pudloski [d. 2012], and his second wife Carol...

May 17, 2025

Manuel Morales, age 94, of Massillon, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025 at The Gables of Canton. He was born May 14, 1931, in Youngstown the son of  the late Manuel Morales and Catherine (McGinnis) Morales - Schwartz. Manuel worked at MCA Sign and retired from Massillon Spring and Rivot. He loved fishing and sports.  He especially enjoyed football...

May 15, 2025

Matt Markley, age 42, of Uniontown, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025. He was born in Akron Ohio, on December 21, 1982. Matt was an avid sports fan, and loved playing basketball. He was a proud stay at home Dad to his only son, Lincoln. Matt is also survived by his wife of 9 years, Kelly; his...

May 13, 2025

Norma (née Koliski) Visco, age 85, of Canton, formerly of North Patchogue, NY, passed away peacefully on the evening of Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at The Pavilion at Canal Fulton, Ohio.

Born on June 26, 1939, in New York City, Norma was the beloved daughter of the late John and Celia (Hagler) Koliski. With a natural aptitude...

May 10, 2025

Alice R. Knotts, age 69 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025. She was born July 29, 1955, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Robert and Ethel (Sibila) Ledger.

Alice and her late husband of 45 years, Ed, owned and operated the Village Tavern for many years. She loved and rescued many cats through the...

May 5, 2025

Patricia Marie Primack, age 78 of Jackson Township, passed away peacefully Monday, May 5, 2025 at the Cleveland Clinic following a brief illness.

She was born March 7, 1947, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Kosar) Ruzak.

Patricia retired from Jackson Township zoning department, where she worked for 41 years....

Apr 25, 2025

Barbara L. Paskoff, age 81 of Canton, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025 at Canton Christian Home. She was born April 22, 1944, in Canton, the daughter of the late Harry and Anna (Pfeiffer) Longabaugh. She was a graduate of Milligan College in Johnson City, TN. Barbara was a retired teacher, having worked at Canton Local Schools and established...

Apr 11, 2025

Neil W. Maier, age 69,  of Canton, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025 following a long fought battle with congenital heart and lung issues. He was born December 31, 1955, in Massillon, the son of the late James and Mary Dolores Maier.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant daughters, Jennifer and Anna...

Apr 10, 2025

Karl Ney, age 83, passed on to his Heavenly Father on April 10, 2025. Karl was born in Cologne, Germany to Katarina (Stewe) and Karl Ney, both of whom passed away when Karl was a young child. Karl was raised in Jackson Township by his loving parents, Emma and Harmon Richardson. Karl served in the United States Army and...

Apr 10, 2025

Catherine (Yost) Farris was born in 1952 in Massillon, OH to Earl Yost Sr. and Sophie (Roll) Yost. She is an alumnus of both Canton Central Catholic High School and Xavier University, where she graduated with degrees in Spanish and English.

Kate was an avid yoga enthusiast, and she enjoyed experiencing the world traveling with...