All Obituaries

Shirley A. Wadian, 91, of Massillon, passed away peacefully, late Saturday evening, April 13, 2024.  Born in Massillon, June 19, 1932, a daughter to the late Chalmer and Florence (Lerch) Princehorn, Shirley graduated from Washington High School with the Class of 1950.  A “people person,” and no stranger to hard work, she liked people and liked keeping busy.  Her work history included several different kinds of jobs with a number of local employers, most notably,...

Gary L. Smith, 83, of Massillon, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday morning, April 10, 2024.  Born in Massillon, July 20, 1940, the only child of the late George and Ruth (Knodel) Smith, Gary graduated from Washington High Schoolwith the Class of 1958.  He served honorably in the United States Air Force, enjoying a three-year tour in Hawaii. Gary would return to work at the Eaton Corporation while volunteering at the Boys and Girls Club.  He would give back to the community...

Harold L. Diehl, 86, of Navarre, passed peacefully away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.  Born April 24, 1937, to Florence and Homer Diehl, he graduated from Navarre High School in 1955.  Harold worked at the former Tyson Bearing Corp. in Massillon prior to enlisting in the US Army in May of 1963.  After completing his term of service in September of 1965, he returned to Tyson and worked until his retirement. He had a lifetime love of cars and rebuilt several over the...

Donna D. Ristev, our beloved mother and grandmother, passed away unexpectedly, while at home, early Friday morning, March 29, 2024.  Born in Podmochani, Macedonia, August 20, 1931, a daughter to the late James and Para Evans, Donna had been an area resident since 1962. A devoted wife and a loving and supportive mother and grandmother, Donna had been a homemaker.  With great love and care, she created and kept a warm and welcoming place for her husband and generations of...

Shirley Ann Campbell, of Beach City, our beloved mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister and aunt, passed away gently, Thursday afternoon, March 14, 2024 –  the eve of her 87th birthday.  Born in Massillon, March 15, 1937, a daughter to the late Clair and Rhea (Barr) Caldwell, Shirley had attended Canton McKinley High School. As a devoted wife and a loving and supportive mom, Shirley was a homemaker who created a warm and welcoming place for generations of family.  She...

Wilbur D. Haas, 95, of Navarre, passed away peacefully, Friday afternoon, March 8, 2024.  Born May 8, 1928, in Dover, Ohio, a son to the late John and Minnie (Baumgardner) Haas, Wilbur graduated from the former Navarre High School with the Class of 1946.  He earned his living as a truck driver with several years of safe and dedicated service to the former Deioma Trucking in East Sparta, before he and his late wife, Carolyn, created their own trucking company known as H&H...

Tamara Lynn “Tami” Hickey, 62, of Canton, passed away peacefully, in the comfort of her home, Monday afternoon, February 26, 2024. Born in Massillon, on July 4, 1962, a daughter to the late Jason and Delores (Guillan) Hickey, Tami graduated from both Perry High School and Massillon Beauty College with the Class of 1979. She had been a licensed beautician, as well as having worked at several different local companies including Kraft-Heinz here in Massillon, and Incept, and...

Jacqueline M. Robinson, 74, of Massillon, passed away gently, late Tuesday morning, February 20, 2024.  Born in Cleveland, February 13, 1950, a daughter to the late John and Oneida (Mitchell) Clemmons, Jackie had worked for several years as a home healthcare aide.  She was also very much a full-time wife and mom.  A Christian woman of quiet faith, Jackie placed her family at the center of her life.  Even as a single parent, she created and kept a safe and happy home for...

Ricky A. Godby, 65, of Navarre, passed away Wednesday morning, February 14, 2024, following an extended period of declining health.  Born somewhat unexpectedly, on August 6, 1958, while the family was visiting friends in Columbus, Ohio, Rick and his parents, Herman and Reola (Adkins) Godby, returned to their home in West Virginia where he was reared and completed his education. Rick’s delicate health was a concern from his earliest days.  He enjoyed the outdoors but stayed...

Pamela S. Lienhard, 65, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly, late Tuesday, evening, February 6, 2024.  Born in Massillon, October 11, 1958, a daughter to the late Leon D. and Edith M. (Hannah) Patterson, Pam graduated from Fairless High School with the Class of 1977, and attended Stark State College.  She retired from Nickles Bakery following forty-three years of faithful service, having worked at nearly every production position during her time there.  In addition to...