All Obituaries

Larry D. Matthews, 79, of Massillon, passed away gently, early Thursday morning, February 19, 2026.  Born in Sidney, Nebraska, June 25, 1946, a son to the late William Paul and Flora Laverne (Curtis) Matthews, Larry had faced health and mobility challenges throughout his life but always had a smile for everyone.  He enjoyed a quiet, modest lifestyle, and until this last year, was able to live independently in the home where he grew up.  He felt safe and secure there and ...

Dennis H. Ford, 77, of Massillon, passed away peacefully at Aultman Hospital, February 16, 2026.  Born in Massillon on February 28, 1948, to the late Paul and Betty (Romick) Ford, Dennis graduated from Washington High School in 1966.  He served honorably as a corpsman in the United States Navy in Vietnam.  Following his time in the service, he became a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and worked at Aultman Hospital, with a small stint at Mercy Medical Center until ...

Rosemarie Angott, 85, of Massillon, passed away gently on Tuesday evening, February 10, 2026. Born May 8, 1940, in Washington, Pennsylvania, Rosemarie was the daughter of the late Sammy and Evelyn (Reese) Angott. She was a graduate of Canton Central Catholic High School and Stark Technical College. Prior to her retirement, she served as a corrections officer for the State of Ohio. A devoted member of St. Mary’s Church, Rosemarie remained active in parish life until declining health ...

Randy C. Smith, 56, of Navarre, passed away at his residence Saturday morning, January 17, 2026, following a lengthy period of declining health.  Born in Seattle, Washington, July 1, 1969, a son to the late Gordon and Brenda (Kaintz) Smith, Randy was a born adventurer and self-styled Gypsie, known within the family as their “Uncle Buck.”  He worked in Alaska for several years as a commercial fisherman on the waters of the north Pacific.  He loved Alaska but ...

Edward Earl Leslie, 79, of Massillon, passed away quietly, early Tuesday morning, January 13, 2026.  Born October 31, 1946, in Baltimore, Maryland, a son to the late James S. and Mary (Freburger) Leslie, Ed was raised in Towson, Maryland and graduated from Towson High School.  He earned his undergraduate degree in English from the former St. Andrews Presbyterian College, and two master’s degrees from the University of Maryland at College Park.  He did Civil Rights work ...

Patricia Ann France, 85, of Massillon, passed away peacefully, with her daughters at her side, Sunday evening, December 21, 2025.  Born in Massillon, August 14, 1940, the youngest of four daughters born to the late Marion and Bertha (Schuct) Singhaus, Pat graduated from Washington High School with the Class of 1958.  After attending the former Massillon Beauty College, she became a licensed beautician and the owner-operator of Pat’s Beauty Haven in Moffit Heights.  She ...

Wayne E. Lawson, 91, of Massillon, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025. Born in Dalton, Ohio, to the late Eugene and Barbara Lawson, Wayne graduated from Washington High School in 1952. He served 8 years in the Naval Reserve and retired from the Ohio Bell Telephone Company after 34 years as a line foreman. He was a member of Grace United Church of Christ in Massillon, Clinton Lodge 47 F&AM in Massillon for 65 years, Valley of Canton Scottish Rite, and Telephone Pioneers. Wayne and ...

Bonita Grace “Bonnie” Bullach, 71, of Dalton, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus, on Friday, December 5, 2025.  Bonnie was born in Massillon, on February 9, 1954, to Edwin and Lois (Smith) Kurzen.  She graduated from Tuslaw High School with the Class of 1972, and went on to study education at Malone University.  Bonnie married Tom in June of 1977.  Bonnie spent her years as the most consistent, wonderful, and loving mother raising her five ...

Dale Wilson, 90, of Canton, formerly of Minerva, a much-loved dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, uncle, soldier, workmate, and friend, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, November 28, 2025, following a period of declining health. Born in Canton, February 25, 1935, a son to the late Evert and Twila Wilson, Dale grew up on the family’s dairy farm. He loved farming but in his late teens he had an urge to try something new. With an interest in building, working with his hands, and ...

Russell Lee “Rusty” Moore II, 69, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly, of natural causes, at his home, early Friday morning, November 28, 2025.  Born in Massillon, January 16, 1956, a son to the late Russell and Caroline (Bryce) Moore, Rusty completed his GED and had worked for several area firms before heading west to Colorado and Arizona where he’d lived for about eight years.  Returning to Massillon, he was most recently employed as a route driver for Avalon ...