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01/13/2026

Thomas E. Smith

Thomas E. Smith, 85, of Massillon, passed away January 9, 2026. Tom was born on July 3, 1940, in Massillon, OH to the late Clarence Smith and Margaret Grimes. He was a 1958 graduate of Massillon Washington High School, where he was on the swimming and diving team, and remained a lifelong Tigers fan. He retired from Fleming Foods after 30 years of employment. Tom loved music, and was a member of the Canton Men’s Chorus. Tom is survived by...

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01/12/2026

Harold "Chuck" Craig Gonter

Harold "Chuck" Craig Gonter, age 57 of Massillon, passed away at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital on January 9, 2026. He was born in Massillon on November 26, 1968, to Glenn and Sandra Gonter. He attended Massillon Washington High School where he was a proud Massillon Tiger Football player. He enjoyed grilling, cooking, fishing, gardening, watching sports, caring for animals, and spending time with his two nieces who he adored. He worked at Fresh Mark, Gardner Pie, and Walmart. His...

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01/12/2026

Jeanette V. Panagos

Jeanette V. (Paul) Panagos, 91, of Massillon, passed away on December 19, 2025 at St. Joseph Senior Living. She was born on September 18, 1934 to the late Victor and Lucy (Sanford) Paul in Canton, OH. Jeanette attended Central Catholic High School and retired from Sears. She was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, St. Joseph. Jeanette loved to travel and adventures. She and her husband Robert lived in several states and she returned to Ohio after his death. Jeanette...

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01/12/2026

Barbara J. McCarty

Barbara J. McCarty, 90, of Massillon, passed away on January 10, 2026. She was born on March 3, 1935 to the late Edward Tournoux and Mary (Stormfeltz) Tournoux in Massillon, OH. A 1953 graduate of Washington High School, she retired from The Religious Goods Store. She was a volunteer at St. Dymphna Shrine. A member of Holy Family Parish, Navarre, and was an avid member of Stark County Right to Life. She was dedicated to her family. Barbara is survived...

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01/12/2026

Larry "Wayne" Shank

Larry “Wayne” Shank went home to be with the Lord on January 9, 2026. Wayne resided in Navarre, Ohio for 25 years. He was born on May 24, 1950, in Wooster, Ohio. Wayne was the beloved son of the late Lewis and Ruth Shank, and the loving husband of Cindy, whom he married in 1991. Wayne leaves behind two daughters, Lori (Mike) Sigler and Amy (Jeff) Watson. He was the grandfather of Becca, Jordan, and Grady Sigler and Alice and...

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01/12/2026

Cheryl Anne Deal

Cheryl Anne Deal, 74, of Massillon, passed away on December 28, 2025 at The Pavilion of Canal Fulton. She was born on November 9, 1951 to the late Howard and Ellen (Unger) Deal in Canton, OH. Cheryl was a member of Cathedral of Life, and retired in 2014 from Value City. Known for her outgoing personality, she never met a stranger. She had a Heart of Gold, loving, compassionate, reserved, but protective, yet passive and caring. Cheryl was dedicated to...

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01/10/2026

Vincent "Vince" Dennison

Vincent "Vince" Dennison passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, at Amherst Meadows in Massillon, OH, at the age of 88. He was born on July 31, 1937, in Parkersburg, WV, to Nina May Vincent and John Hugh Dennison. His father was a pastor in the Methodist church and instilled in him a love for Jesus and the Christian faith that gave him and his family comfort in his final days. Vincent spent most of his life in Parkersburg. He...

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01/09/2026

Paul I. Price

Paul Price, born on June 21, 1958, passed away on January 8, 2026. He lived a full life marked by his dedication to both family and career. A graduate of Canton McKinley High School, Paul built a promising career as an Iron Worker for Local 550, showcasing not just his skills in construction but also his unwavering commitment to the labor community. Additionally, he worked part time as a dishwasher at Meldrum's Diner in Massillon, where his charm and great...

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01/09/2026

John Day Applegate

John Day Applegate, 77, of Canton, Ohio passed away January 7, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 20, 1948 in Claysville, PA to the late Harry and Mildred (Mounts) Applegate. He was a 1966 graduate of McGuffey High School in Claysville and 1968 graduate of the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics. John was employed by Sikorsky Aircraft in Bridgeport, CT as a helicopter mechanic before serving in the U.S. Air Force. He was honorably discharged in 1974...

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01/09/2026

You’ve met our team; now it’s time to meet their furry, scaly, and feathered companions! Introducing Furbaby Friday! 🐾

Every Friday, we’ll feature a beloved pet from one of our team members. We hope these sweet introductions bring a smile to your face. Feel free to share photos of your pets in the comments below!

01/08/2026

Robert Rash Blankenship

Robert Rash Blankenship, Bob, to his friends, began his-life journey as the son of Mae Rash Blankenship and Killian (Doc) Blankenship in the lovely city of Statesville, North Carolina in 1934. He attended Statesville High School, where he was Quarterback of the Varsity football team and was voted "Handsomest Boy" in the Class of 1952. He had many adventures with his life- long friends with names like Gibby and Dorman who passed away before him. Bob graduated from Wake Forest...

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01/08/2026

Mary Margaret Rhodes

Mary Margaret Rhodes, 101, of Massillon, passed away January 6, 2026. A private burial is scheduled to take place. To leave a message for Mary's family, please visit our virtual guestbook below.

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