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01/18/2026

Alan Lee Seifert

Alan Lee Seifert, 73, of Massillon, passed away on January 16, 2026 at Autumnwood Nursing Home. He was born on July 11, 1952 to the late Stanley and Eilene (Hanna) Seifert in Massillon, OH. A graduate of Washington High School, Alan was a veteran of The United States Army. He loved to spend time camping and being around friends. Alan also enjoyed watching his grandchildren play ball. Alan is survived by his loving son, Adam (Geri) Seifert; grandchildren, Alex (Brenna)...

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01/18/2026

Ruth Powell

Ruth Powell, a beloved mother, grandmother, and dedicated caretaker, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on April 24, 1933, Ruth grew up with a vibrant spirit and a deep love for her family and friends. She graduated from Doddridge County High School in the class of 1951, laying a strong foundation that she would carry throughout her life. Ruth spent many years of her career assisting at Meadow Winds Nursing Home. Her passion...

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01/18/2026

Arthur Robert Jarc, Jr.

Arthur Robert Jarc, Jr., 84, of Massillon, passed away on January 13, 2026 at home. He was born on October 10, 1941 to the late Arthur and Amelia (Murgel) Jarc in Cleveland, OH. A graduate of East High School, Cleveland, Art received his Bachelor’s degree in business administration from Kent State University. He worked in retail management most of his life, but also worked as a substitute teacher for Cleveland Municipal Schools. Art was a member of St. Vitus Catholic...

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01/17/2026

Diane Jacobs

Diane Jacobs, born on November 7, 1952, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. A cherished matriarch, Diane left an indelible mark on the lives of those who were fortunate enough to know her. Her warmth and kindness were felt by many, and she dedicated herself to fostering deep connections with her loved ones. Diane is survived by her son, James (Amanda) Bryson, III; her daughters, Jennifer (Steve) Williams and Frances...

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01/17/2026

Nedra J. Bucher

Nedra Bucher, 93, of Brewster, passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 15, 2026. She was born on May 7, 1932 to the late Claude and Mary (Mattern) Taylor in Canton, OH. Nedra was a graduate of Timken High School, where she was a drummer in the marching band. She was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church and The Son's and Daughter's of Herman. Nedra lived her life filled with love, family, and friends. Throughout her life...

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01/17/2026

Donald "Don" Decker

Donald Decker, 84, of Canton, passed away while surrounded by his family on January 15, 2026, at The Inn at Belden Village. He was born on June 16, 1941, to Henry and Doris (Kirk) Decker at Massillon, OH. He married Judith Decker (Bettilyon) and were lifelong residents of Massillon and Canton, Ohio. Donald worked as a Production Analyst and Process Engineer for Crown Cork and Seal and traveled to many of the company’s facilities, fixing and finding solutions for the...

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01/16/2026

🐾 Furbaby Friday 🐾

Up first, meet Crown, the very regal fur baby of Jennifer, our Aftercare Specialist!

Crown is a 13-year-old Maine C**n with quite the backstory. Jennifer adopted him from Crown Hill Cemetery in Twinsburg, where he proudly served as the cemetery’s office cat. Clearly, royalty from the start 👑

Jennifer’s favorite memory of Crown is when he chased her around the house trying to attack the back of her legs… and, fun fact, she chased him right back! That pretty much sums up their relationship.

Crown loves baskets (just not for his toys), adores all things catnip, and prefers his toys scattered dramatically across the floor rather than neatly contained. He’s a big fan of cuddling, but only with Jennifer. His personality includes playful biting, swatting for attention, and surprise leg attacks to keep things interesting.
A true character with a whole lot of attitude, Crown definitely runs the house!

01/16/2026

Bradley D. Mitchell

Bradley D. Mitchell, a cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, at the age of 75. He was born on March 2, 1950, and dedicated over 30 years of his life to a successful career at Heinmann Saw before retiring, leaving a lasting impact on those with whom he worked. A proud graduate of Canton South High School, Bradley carried the values and lessons he learned throughout his life, instilling them in his family as...

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01/15/2026

Happy National Bagel Day! 🥯

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01/15/2026

Douglas A. Snyder

Douglas A. Snyder, 73, of Canton, passed away January 14, 2026. He was born in Canton, Ohio on November 25, 1952 to the late Merle D. and Chrystal L. Snyder. Doug was a 1970 graduate of Canton Lincoln High School. After graduation, Doug attended Bowling Green State University, where he obtained his degree in music. Doug retired from Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities where he worked as a teacher for 45 years. Doug had a passion for music, including...

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01/15/2026

Cayce K. Burkholder

Cayce K. Burkholder, born on July 11, 1954, peacefully departed this world on January 14, 2026 after a battle with cancer. A long-time member of the Massillon community, Cayce had a profound impact through her many roles at the Massillon City Schools for 20 years. Her unwavering dedication to education and support for students and staff were evident throughout her career. Cayce graduated in 1972 from Jackson Memorial High School, where she likely laid the foundation for her lifelong commitment...

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01/13/2026

Robert "Bob" Harris

Robert Harris, born on September 8, 1944, in Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026. He was a dedicated family man whose love for his family and friends defined his life. Robert had a successful career as a Data Processor for AEP, where he worked for many years before retiring in 2010. His commitment to his work was matched only by his dedication to his family. A proud graduate of Dublin High School, Robert went on to earn...

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