Duane Floyd Stutz

Duane Floyd Stutz, 75, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away October 7, 2026. He was born on May 17, 1951 in Massillon to the late Floyd M. and Esther M. (Barnett) Stutz.

Duane worked for People's Cartage as a diesel tech for his entire career until his retirement in 2003. His faith was very important to him, he was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ and Faith Community Fellowship. He was also heavily involved in the Massillon Moose #480 and The Massillon Tiger Sideliners for many years. Duane enjoyed many sports, over the years he coached youth baseball, bowling and football. He also enjoyed playing and organizing softball, bowling, and walleyball leagues. Duane's grandchildren were the light of his life, he enjoyed supporting all of their endeavors and attending all their events. Family was very important to Duane, he loved spending time with those closest to him, especially a good game of cards.

In addition to his parents, Duane is preceded in death by his siblings, Raymond Stutz and Vivian Heisserer; mother and father-in-law, Ken and Mary Harlan; and sister-in-law, Dianne McElhaney.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Victoria Stutz; son, Jason (Stacy) Stutz; daughter, Jennifer (Robert) Comparda; grandchildren, Jordan (Chris) Anderson, Brooke Stutz, Joseph (Megan) Comparda, Matthew (Shelbi) Comparda, David Comparda, Samuel Comparda and Katelynne Comparda; great-granddaughters, Malia Comparda and Ariel Anderson; sister, Norma (Tim) Schmidt; sister-in-law, Inge Stutz; and many other family members who Duane cared for deeply.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, October 15, 2026 at the funeral home with burial to follow at Sunset Hills Memory Gardens.

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