Kathleen M. Schuster
Oct 3, 2026
Kathleen M. Schuster, age 72, of Massillon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2026, following a valiant three month battle with cancer.
She was born January 28, 1954, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Irvin and Rose (Guiffre) Hayden.
Kathleen was a graduate of Washington High School and a member of the swing band. She worked at both Doctors and...
Lois J. Harper
Sep 30, 2026
Lois Harper, age 100 of Brewster, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at Brewster Parke.
She was born January 1, 1926, in Massillon the daughter of William and Isabelle (Riggle) Princehorn.
Lois enjoyed many years as a waitress and enjoyed retirement.
She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. She loved bingo, bike riding, golfing, swimming, gambling, trips to casinos, and riding...
Bernard "Bernie" Miner
Sep 24, 2026
Bernard "Bernie" W. Miner, age 76, of Jackson Twp., passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026.
He was born in Akron, September 22, 1950.
Bernie served in the Ohio National Guard.
He retired from Lockheed Martin serving as contracts manager for fighter plane simulation training systems.
He was very involved in Scouting America for 40+ years serving in many leadership positions, guiding many young men...
Peter Haladej
Sep 24, 2026
Peter Haladej (03-22-1976 - 09-24-2026)
Peter Haladej entered his new life in Christ on September 24, 2026, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma.
Peter was born in Slovakia to Pavol Haladej and Terézia Haladejová. From an early age, Peter had a deep faith and a desire to serve others. While in high school, he felt the Lord calling him to the priesthood....
Evelyn M. Paradeses
Sep 23, 2026
Evelyn M. Paradeses, age 90 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at the Danbury Senior Living.
She was born August 9, 1936, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Clarence and Mary Schultz.
Evelyn had worked at a finance company and Massillon Buick.
She was a member of Divine Mercy Parish.
Evelyn is survived by daughter, Patricia Rieger (Eric Davis); grandchildren, Samantha...
Cecile "Cil" D. Horgan
Sep 22, 2026
Cecile "Cil" Horgan, age 95 of Orrville, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at The Inn at Belden Village.
She was born January 13, 1931, in Rochester, New Hampshire, the daughter of Treffle and Jeannette (Payeur) Hamel.
Cil retired from Hoover Company after many years of service.
She was a wonderful cook and loved to entertain.
Cil is survived by her children, Paul Ayotte,...
John L. Vaughn
Sep 18, 2026
John L. Vaughn, age 79, of Canton, passed away Friday, September 18, 2026.
He was born December 24, 1946, in East Palestine, Ohio, the son of the late Richard and Freda (Haught) Vaughn.
John is a U.S. Marine; once a Marine, always a Marine.
John retired from ABF Freight Lines. He was a former Jackson Twp. Police Officer.
He is a member of the...
Sean Kevin Craven
Sep 15, 2026
Sean Kevin Craven, age 41, of North Canton, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. He was born July 8, 1985, in Akron, Ohio, the son of Patrick and Barbara (Dixon) Craven.
At the center of Sean’s life were his partner, Jennifer, and their daughter, Harper. His greatest joy was the life they shared together, filled with love, laughter, and encouragement....
Patricia A. Halter
Sep 10, 2026
Patricia A. Halter, age 90 of Massillon, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at Gables of Green.
She was born June 10, 1936, in Dover, the daughter of the late George and Edna (Maurer) Hess.
She was a 1954 graduate of Dover High School and received her RN degree from Massillon School of Nursing.
Patricia was a retired RN and administrator...
Herbert C. Seifert Jr.
Sep 6, 2026
Herbert Charles Seifert Jr., age 93, of Massillon, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026.
He was born June 26, 1933, in Barberton, Ohio, to the late Herbert and Eileen (Hitchcock) Seifert Sr.
Herb was a 1951 graduate of Canal Fulton High School. He has been a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Massillon, Ohio, since September, 1955 and a volunteer with St....
Donald Gilbert Blazer
Sep 5, 2026
Donald Gilbert Blazer, age 95 formerly of Canton, died Saturday, September 5, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones.
He was the beloved son of the late Carl and Vesta (Blazer) Goldsmith.
He was preceded in death by the love of his life Mary Lou (McGhee) Blazer, his grandson, Samuel Crawford and many other loved ones.
Donald is survived by his daughters, Patricia A....
Dayton C. Walters
Sep 5, 2026
Dayton C. Walters "Calhoune", 89, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 5, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and a family who loved him dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward S. and Susie E. Walters, and his sons, David E. Walters and Jeff G. Bann.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Brenda K. Walters, his daughter, Carolyn...
Joseph Memmer
Sep 1, 2026
Joseph Memmer, age 68, of North Canton, Ohio, went to peacefully fly with the angels on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
Joe was born September 17, 1957, in Akron, the son of the late Richard and Irene (Budd) Memmer, and is younger brother to Margaret McGowan.
Joe was a very hard working man with many different hobbies. He was a body man for...
Richard John Glenn
Aug 29, 2026
Richard John Glenn, 85, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, 29 August 2026. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great- grandfather, brother, and friend, and a lifelong member of the Massillon community.
Richard was the son of John and Jean Glenn, née Featheringham, and brother of Dale and Patricia. He was the beloved husband of...
Brian "Pops" C. Finnicum Sr.
Aug 27, 2026
Brian “Pops” C. Finnicum Sr., age 84 of Canton passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at Aultman Hospital after a brief illness surrounded by his children.
He was born July 6, 1942 in Canton.
He was a Marine veteran serving two tours in Vietnam. He was a member of the Massillon VFW Post 3124, and the McKinley Eagles #2370.
Brian was an...
William "Bill" Schwartz
Aug 26, 2026
William “Bill” J. Schwartz of Massillon passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026, at the age of 86. He was born February 18, 1940, in Massillon, the son of the late Dardy and Rita (Rohr) Schwartz.
Bill was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Elaine (Bowers) Schwartz, with whom he shared 63 wonderful years of marriage and a lifetime of...
James W. Smith
Aug 24, 2026
James W. Smith, age 93, of Canal Fulton, passed away Monday, August 24, 2026.
He was born September 16, 1932, in Cresap, WV, the son of the late John and Dessie Lou (Goddard) Smith.
James retired from Ohio State Highway Patrol after 30 years of service. He served as Police Chief for Perry Twp. for 10 years.
He was a veteran of the...
D. Gail Keener
Aug 6, 2026
D. Gail Keener, age 88 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Altercare of Navarre.
She was born April 23, 1938, in Massillon the daughter of Chet and Mildred (Tombow) Kueper.
Gail was a 1956 graduate of Massillon Washington High school and Majored in Art Education at Ohio University. She was an artist. She exhibited and won awards in numerous...
Mary P. Zeitz
Aug 4, 2026
Mary Patricia (Bordner) Zeitz, age 83 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at Aultman’s Woodlawn Compassionate Care Center.
She was born May 9, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA. Mary was a retired school teacher, and had worked at several public and parochial schools in Canton over the course of her career. She also worked in adult literacy programs in Columbus....
Robert Frederick Otte
Jul 28, 2026
Bob, a resident of Massillon, died July 28th after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease.
He was born in Fremont, OH on May 7, 1947 to the late Fred and Clementine Otte. A graduate of St. Joseph Catholic High School, Bob went on to study Education at Bowling Green State University. Here he met his college sweetheart, Laura Fegley. They have...
