All Obituaries

Shawnte L. "Odie" Gilmer, 46, of Massillon, passed away Saturday, November 10th, at Aultman Hospital, following a lengthy illness with his beloved mother by his side. Born in Massillon, on August 8, 1972, a son of Stephanie Gilmer and the late Jeffrey White. Survived by 4 daughters Tionna and Mannie Higgins, Tamarii Conley, Dominique Gilmer, and Jennesis Gilmer; 2 sons Shawnte Gilmer Jr., and Te'Shawn Gilmer; 3 sisters Kewala Gilmer, LaTasha White, and Nicole White; 7 brothers...

 Cody Alan Collins, 25, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 10th. Born in Canton on November 19, 1992, a son of Paulette Collins and Jerry Mayle Jr. Preceded in death by grandparents Sherwood and Jeanetta Collins, as well as  grandfather Jerry Mayle Sr. A member of the New Covenant Church of Canton. Besides his parents he is survived by grandmother Janice Mayle; brother Noah Collins, both of Canton; 3 nieces Ellie, Abbie, Kenzy; many aunts; uncles; cousins;...

Marion Marie Jays, 74, of Canton,  passed away Friday, November 2nd, at Community Hospice Truman House. Born in Canton on May 18, 1944, a daughter of the late Ralph and Velma Jays, also preceded in death by a daughter Tina Black and a brother Sonny Jays. Survived by a daughter Tammy (Rob)  Ragsdale; 2 sons Kim Black and  Timothy (Anita) Black; and 6 grandchildren. Per her wishes, no services will be held. You may add condolences on our website: www.waltner-simchak.com Waltner-SIMCHAK...

Terry Delbert Shumway, 78, of Peninsula, OH, passed away Thursday, November 1st, 2018. Born in Cleveland on August 13, 1940 and preceded in death by a brother. Survived by 1 daughter; 2 sons Scott Shumway, Michael (Marybeth) Shumway; and 4 grandchildren. No services will be held at this time. Waltner-SIMCHAK Funeral Home Locally Owned Since 1917 330-455-0293  

On October 29, 2018, Tina Renee Lightell 52, of Newcomerstown, passed away at Mercy Medical Center in Canton surrounded by her family and loved ones. She leaves behind two daughters Jody (Tyler Farley) Applegarth of Coshocton, and Fantasia (Anthony Frame) VanSickle  of Dover; seven grandchildren who she loved dearly; her mother Marlene Lashley also of Newcomerstown; and brother Richard Lightell of Bowerston. Tina is preceded in death by her father Richard Lightell and her sister Dawn...

Mary E. Snyder, 73, of Canton passed away Monday, October 29th, at Altercare of Alliance following a lengthy illness. Born in Zanesville on January 24, 1945, a daughter of the late Roy and Goldie (McWhorter) Galliher. also preceded in death by son William Snyder and 2 sisters. Besides her husband of 56 years, Raymond L. Snyder, she is also survived by 3 sons Raymond Snyder, Vincent Snyder both of Canton, and Robert Snyder of Jewett, OH; 4 sisters Jean Smith of Elyria, Judy Garrett of Canton...

John William  Harrington, III, 63, of Massillon, passed away Thursday, October 25th, at Aultman Woodlawn Compassionate Care Center. Born in Salem on July 7, 1955, a son of John William II and  LouAnn Harrington. Besides his wife Tonia (Wheaton) Harrington, married January 15, 1997, he is survived by 2 daughters April (Mike) Gise, of Massillon, Dawn (Philip) Elbert, of Beach City; son Spike (Kimberly) McNutt, of Rockhill, SC; and 6 great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will be...

Karter Aaron Lee Rayner, of Massillon went to Heaven Thursday, October 25th. He is survived by loving parents Terry and Robin Rayner; grandparents; aunts and uncles;  sisters Kaylee, Bayleigh, Isabella, and Skyla; and brothers Harley, Tristian, Alex, Dakota, Elijah, and Kamdyn. Karter will forever be in our hearts and will be missed dearly. A memorial service will be held for God's Tiny Angel, Karter, at 4PM on Friday, November 2nd, with the Akron Children's...

Margaret Vaitsis, 94, of Canton, passed away Thursday, October 25th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Stebenville on November 18, 1923, a daughter of the late Carrie McHugh and Elza  Burge. In addition to her husband William Vaitsis of many years, she is survived by 2 sisters Cornell and Oceo; 9 brothers Walter, Lester, George, Randall, Darwin, Elwood, Elza, Clarence, and Clyde; many nieces, nephews, and loving family. No services will be held at this time. You may add condolences on our...

Jan D Thomas, 60, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, October 23rd. Born in Canton on December 23, 1957, a daughter of the late James and  Ethel (Horne) Umbaugh, also preceded in death by son Marshall Thomas and brother Donald Umbaugh. Survived by companion of 30 years Roger Johnson; sisters Becky Umbaugh, Jill Swonger, and Mary Umbaugh; brother James (Judy) Umbaugh; daughter Jill Thomas; son Justin Wayt; grandchildren Jaeda Wayt, Justin Wayt, Jatashia Wayt; and many other relatives and...