obituaries

Mar 31, 2026

Michele M. Bell, age 68, of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born March 10, 1958, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Phillip and Doris (Cook) Flood.

Michele retired from the State of Ohio after 20 years of working as a TPW.

She was a crafter and enjoyed being with her family...

Mar 28, 2026

Tonya L. McCarty, age 55 of Massillon passed away March 28, 2026 at home surrounded by family.

She was born October 16, 1970 in Canton.

Tonya loved to shop, travel and being a new grandma. She loved spending time with her family and friends.

She was survived by her husband, Wayne McCarty; son, Kyle (Brie) Salehi; grandson, Roman Salehi; sister, Missy (Miles) Leapline;...

Mar 26, 2026

Thomas M. Demchak, age 77, of Massillon, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026.

He was born June 24, 1948, in Canton, the son of the late Michael and Mildred (Frantz) Demchak.

Thomas served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Era and was stationed in Germany for four years.

Thomas retired from Timken Co. after 38 years of service.

He enjoyed golfing at...

Mar 26, 2026

Larry E. Fuller, age 83 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026 at his home.

He was born January 5, 1943, in Dover.

Larry retired from the railroad in Brewster after 43 years of service.

He was a member of Massillon Wesleyan Methodist Church and Massillon Tiger Booster Club. He enjoyed watching Massillon High School football, band, auctions, fishing, day trips, and...

Mar 26, 2026

James “Jimmy” Boykin, affectionately known as “Pops,” age 77, of Massillon, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born March 2, 1949, in Carrollton, Ga, to the late Joe and Mary (Smith) Boykin.

Jimmy was a retired foreman on oil rigs and a faithful member of The Jesus Spot. He was...

Mar 21, 2026

PRIBONIC, Andrew Scott, 36, of Clinton, passed away March 21, 2026.

Born November 2, 1989, he was known for his strong work ethic and sense of adventure. He worked as a coal miner and an accountant. He enjoyed bird hunting, trapping, calf roping, playing guitar, singing, and songwriting.

Survived by his father, Peter Pribonic; his mother, Susan Pribonic; and his brothers, Jimmy...

Mar 17, 2026

Patricia Ann West went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2026 after a long-term illness. She had been a resident at Hennis Care Center in Bolivar for the past year.Patricia was born on November 5, 1941 in Canton, to the late Youry and Verda Jones. She grew up in Fairhope (Louisville) area where she attended school and graduated...

Mar 11, 2026

Nancy Grace Eberhardt, age 84 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Mercy Medical Center.

She was born March 9, 1942, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Robert and Anna (Tully) Lehnert.

Nancy retired from the Laurels of Massillon where she was a nurse for many years.

She was a member of the Columbian Ladies Guild Council 554 and Divine...

Mar 11, 2026

Barbara J. Piper, affectionately known as Barb, passed away on March 11, 2026, at the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center, leaving behind an indelible legacy of dedication and love. Born on January 25, 1946, in Wooster, her life was marked by unwavering commitment, both in her career and in her family.

For an impressive 44 years, Barb devoted herself to Desenco...

Mar 9, 2026

Margaret M. Bowman, age 73 of Canton, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 at her home.

She was born November 10, 1952, in Cleveland, the daughter of the late George and Marine (Seaman) Abood.

Margaret enjoyed celebrating all the holidays with her family, gardening, decorating, raising her children, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was also a very talented artist who...

Mar 8, 2026

Naudiene Ella Bradford, formerly of Carrollton, OH, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 after an extended illness. She was born in Massillon, OH on June 18, 1933 to Edgar and Marna Wallace. Naudiene was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Charles R. Bradford. She is survived by her sons; Michael, Phillip (Terri), Charles (Linda), daughters; Deborah Arnold...

Mar 7, 2026

Penthea E. "Penny" Isom, age 72, of Dellroy, Ohio, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Altercare of Country Lawn.

She was born September 23, 1953, in Auburn, New York and is the daughter of the late Herbert and Gertrude (Weber) Corbett.

Penny was the owner and administrator of "A Better Home Health Care" for 25 years, and Isom Associates.

She was a...

Mar 6, 2026

Nancy "Lee" Furney, age 79, of Canton, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born November 28, 1946, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Simon and Mary (Matako) Stavroff.

Lee retired from GE Capital where she worked in data entry and volunteered at Faith Family Church.

Lee is survived by her husband of 61...

Mar 1, 2026

Morgan D. Lawson, age 45, of Dundee, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026 at her home.

She was born October 11, 1980, in Dover, and was the daughter of late Ronald and Sharon (Bonner) Lawson.

She loved video games, music, and found great joy in playing guitar

Morgan is survived by sister, MacKinzye Lawson (Robert Whiteman); niece, Lizabeth Thompson and nephew, Ryan Thompson,...

Mar 1, 2026

Judith S. Snyder, age 89 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Laurels of Massillon.

She was born May 17, 1936, in Canton the daughter of the late Dwight Daniels and Margaret Everhart.

Judy retired from Pete Snyder Plumbing after 40 years of service where she was secretary and bookkeeper.

She was a past member of The Eagles and card club....

Feb 25, 2026

Mitchel S. Miller, age 64 of North Canton, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center.

He was born March 29, 1961, in Canton, the son of Paul and Marge (Stamm) Miller.

Mitch was the owner of THM Landscaping for 12 years. Previously he had worked for Briarwood Landscaping for 25 years.

He loved camping, fishing, and spending time in...

Feb 22, 2026

Valerie F. Powell, 80, most recently of Canton, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Gables of Canton.

She was born November 7, 1945 in Barberton, the daughter of the late Oliver and Eileen (Bucklew) Bloom.

Valerie retired from Northwest Local Schools where she was a secretary at the middle school.

She loved crafting and playing slot machines.

Valerie is survived by daughters, Kande...

Feb 21, 2026

Linda Marie (Nussbaumer) Allen was called home to our Lord and Savior, whom she dearly loved, on February 21, 2026. Linda was born in Massillon, Ohio on New Year’s Day, 1948, to Bernard J. and Mary C. (Boerner) Nussbaumer. She is now reunited with her parents, sisters Helen F. Wagner, Mary C. Chambers (Max), Shirlie A. Dixon (Dick), brother Joseph...

Feb 21, 2026

Dr. John A. Fike M.D., age 85, of Jackson Twp., passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

He was born November 9, 1940, in Hamilton, Ohio and was the son of the late Elizabeth (Fertig) Fike.

John married Catherine Croisant in 1964 and she survives him as well as his daughter, Robin Cribbs; granddaughter, Ciara Fike;...

Feb 15, 2026

Clarence "Charlie" Buhecker, 78, formerly of Canton, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Danbury Senior Living.

Born on December 6, 1947, in Canton, he was the son of the late Alvin and Annabelle (Reighart) Buhecker.

A Vietnam Era U.S. Air Force veteran, Charlie retired from Ohio Power and later worked at...