All Obituaries

Walter C. Mix, Jr., 78, of Massillon, passed away quietly Saturday evening, April 4, 2020.  Born in Massillon, July 31, 1941, a son to the late Walter C. and Ruth Verna (Marsh) Mix, Sr., he was an area resident his entire life.  A hard worker and loyal employee, Walter worked for a number of local businesses – several that were in walking distance from his home.  He enjoyed walking in fact, whether to work or for pleasure, and most often with his mind on the destination...

Timothy J. Provost, 52, of Navarre, a beloved son, brother and uncle, passed away peacefully in the company of family, early Thursday morning, April 2, 2020.  Born in Canton, February 7, 1968, a son to Stanley J. and Karen L. (Glass) Provost III, Tim grew up on the family farm, graduated from the Southgate School and had been a dedicated employee of  TWi, The Workshops, Inc. for more than 25 years.  A member of Richville United Church of Christ, Tim brought the light of Christ...

Fred W. “Will” Dahler, 56, of Canton, passed away at his home early Friday morning, March 20, 2020.  Born February 24, 1964, in Canton, a son to the late Fred E. and Betty A. (Gardner) Dahler, Will graduated from Jackson High School with the Class of 1982.  He completed his undergraduate studies at Anderson University in 1986 and received his graduate degree from the University of Akron in 1991.  He served honorably in the USMC Reserve, earning the rank of...

Ruth E.Schumacher, 89, of Massillon, passed away peacefully with her family at her side, late Thursday evening, March 5, 2020.  Born in Massillon, June 2, 1930, a daughter to the late James and Lila (Gunsaullas) Hamlin, Sr., Ruth attended Jackson Memorial High School.  A member of Epworth United Methodist Church in Massillon, she was a homemaker; a devoted wife and a loving and supportive mom, grandma, great-grandma and great-great-grandma.  Ruth enjoyed camping, getting...

Elizabeth H. Yoder-Wheeler, 89, of Navarre, passed away quietly, in the company of her family Tuesday afternoon, February 18, 2020.  Born September 20, 1930, in Mount Pleasant Ohio, a daughter to the late John and Ruth (King) Marchbank, Beth graduated from Mount Pleasant High School.  She continued her formal education and became a licensed beautician and cosmetologist.  As the owner-operator of the former Glamorette Beauty Salon, she served clients out of her own home for...

Richard “Tony” Lenhart, age 68 of Jeromesville, Ohio and formerly of Cambridge passed away suddenly in Medina, Ohio February 15, 2020. Tony was a loving father, partner and brother. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be announced by his family in the near future. (Added February 24, 2020:)       Tony Lenhart, 68, of Jeromesville, OH, formerly of Cambridge, OH, passed away suddenly, Saturday, February 15, 2020. Tony was born...

Billy F. Wilson, 87, of Navarre, beloved husband, dad, grandpa and great-grandpa, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family and went home to be with the Lord, early Wednesday morning, February 12, 2020.  Born in Booth, West Virginia, September 10, 1932, a son to the late Homer and Annie (Cutright) Wilson, Billy is an honorably discharged veteran of the US Army, having served during the Korean Conflict.  Relocating to the Navarre area following his time in the service,...

Ruth H. Fahrni, 93, of Massillon, passed away peacefully but quite unexpectedly, Tuesday afternoon, February 4, 2020.  Born in Navarre, May 2, 1926, a daughter to the late Joseph E. and Mary H. (Sterner) Putt, Ruth graduated from Massillon Washington High School with the Class of 1945.  A loving wife and a devoted mom, grandma, great-grandma and great-great-grandma, Ruth set her faith, her husband and her family at the center of her life.  She and her family were and remain...

Veronica Sue Filliez, 77, of Canton, formerly of Massillon, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, February 1, 2020.  Born in Massillon, March 26, 1942, a daughter to the late William and Doris Filliez, Susie attended Jackson High School and worked at the former Ben Franklin Store in the Amherst Park Shopping Center.  She had also been employed at Meadow Wind Healthcare Center.  Susie was of Catholic faith and lived simply and unpretentiously.  She enjoyed her...

Jacqueline L. (Burd) Pfeiffer, age 90, passed away surrounded by her loving family, on January 23, 2020, due to a recent illness.  She was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, on April 30, 1929, to John J. “Jack” Burd and Frances Stella (Monger) Raper.  Shortly after her marriage in 1950, Jackie became a life-long resident of Massillon, Ohio.  Jackie is survived by her four children: Pamela (Greg) Hollinger, David (Linda) Pfeiffer, Debra (Carol) Shumar and Darlene (Paul)...