Franklin "Danny" Daniel Marteny
Jun 14, 2021
Franklin “Danny” Daniel Marteny, age 65 of Navarre, passed away on June 14, 2021. Danny was born on September 3, 1955, in Zanesville, Ohio to Henry and Arlene (Fisher) Marteny. He worked for many years as a long-distance truck driver. Danny loved being on the road and having the opportunity to see the moonlight over the beach. He was...
Jayson Michael - Dean Cale
Jun 14, 2021
In loving memory of our Jayson. Jayson Michael Dean Cale left us to go on to a brighter place on June 14 2021. He was born February 3, 2003. A Perry Twp senior, 18 year old Jayson was on his way to getting his diploma while working to save up for his first car. He enjoyed working at Pizza...
Jason Matthew Dean
Jun 13, 2021
Jason Matthew Dean, age 44 of Massillon, Ohio passed away on June 13, 2021. Jason was born on October 26, 1976 in Canton, Ohio to James and Nancy (Schaffert) Dean. He graduated from Perry High School in 1995. He worked for many years in the printing field as a prepress system administrator. Jason was a member of St. Mary...
Deborah A. Stotzer
Jun 13, 2021
Deborah A. Stotzer, 65, passed away on June 13, 2021, following an extended illness. She was born in Cincinnati on December 15, 1955 to Robert and Eleanor (McCauley) Walston. She was a 1974 graduate of North College Hill High School and received her Associates degree in Early Childhood Development from The University of Cincinnati. She was a member of...
Robert Paul Fliger
Jun 12, 2021
Robert “Bob” P. Fliger, age 73, of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 with his loving wife by his side. He was born in Canton, Ohio on May 21, 1948 to the late Kenneth and Dorothy Fliger. He was a 1966 graduate of Canton South High School. He married Sandra Boros on June 05, 1971 and they...
Thomas L. Hoffner
Jun 11, 2021
Thomas L. Hoffner, age 77, passed away June 11, 2021 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Massillon to Herman and Thelma (Ertle) Hoffner. He was a 1962 graduate of Central Catholic and following graduation, Tom enlisted in the United States Navy and was stationed aboard the USS Taylor in Pearl Harbor from 1962-1966. When he returned, he...
Madeline E. Burkes
Jun 10, 2021
Madeline E. (Newsome) Burkes transitioned from her earthly life to be present with her Lord June 9, 2021 She was born June 17, 1938, to Mary K. and William Newsome in Malvern, Ohio. A valedictorian graduate of Malvern H.S. Madeline went on to be a stellar student of nursing, graduating summa cum laude from Massillon School of Nursing becoming...
Sharon L Yost
Jun 10, 2021
Sharon L. Yost, age 62 of Massillon, Ohio, passed away in her home surrounded by loved ones on June 10, 2021. Sharon was born on October 14, 1958 in Akron, Ohio to Bernard and Hildreth (Kelly) Murphy. She graduated from Green High School and worked at Harry London Chocolate. Sharon enjoyed camping, gardening, and fishing. She also did puzzles,...
Donald W. Wilton
Jun 7, 2021
Donald W. Wilton, 77, went home to be with the Lord on June 7, 2021, surrounded by his loving wife and family following a two year illness. Don was born in Canton, Ohio to the late Donald and Mary (Horning) Wilton on March 11, 1944. He graduated in 1962 from Navarre High School and lived his early years in...
Marlene M. Juhasz
Jun 6, 2021
Marlene M. Juhasz, 78, of Perry Township, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021. Marlene was born on January 23, 1943, in Canton, the daughter of the late John and Bernice (Corbin) Tolbert. She was a lifelong resident of Perry Township, and a 1961 graduate of Perry High School. Marlene retired from Canton Optometry. She loved spending time with...
Joseph Matthew Leonard
Jun 5, 2021
Joseph M Leonard, age 74 of Massillon, passed away on June 05, 2021. He is survived by his wife Elaine (May) Leonard; son James (Terri) Leonard; granddaughters Kaitlyn and Kourtney and a host of family and friends. Services at 12 noon, Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the Paquelet Funeral Home. Visitation is 10a.m. until time of service. For full...
James "Jimmy" J. Somogy, Jr.
Jun 5, 2021
James “Jimmy” J. Somogy Jr., age 71 of Massillon, Ohio, passed away suddenly on June 5, 2021. Jimmy was born on April 4, 1950, in Massillon to James and Donna (Owens) Somogy Sr. He graduated from Washington High School and proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Jimmy retired after 38 years from Ecodyne MRM and...
Daryl E. "Weeble" Criss
Jun 4, 2021
Daryl E. “Weeble” Criss, 57, of Massillon, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021. Daryl was born on July 20, 1963, in Clarksburg, WV the son of the late Foster Clarence and Mildred Irene (Shreve) Criss. Daryl was a 1981 graduate of Tuslaw High School. He owned and operated his own trucking business for 35 years. Daryl enjoyed tending...
Donna F. Case
Jun 3, 2021
Donna Faye Case, 87, of Massillon, passed away at her home on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Donna was born on July 17, 1933, in Massillon, the daughter of Walter and Ethel (Baus) Myers. Donna was a lifelong resident of Massillon. She raised numerous foster children throughout her life and had the opportunity of raising her great-grandchildren as well. Donna...
Nora Elizabeth Shipley
Jun 2, 2021
Nora Elizabeth Shipley, age 96 of Massillon, Ohio, passed away in her home on June 2, 2021. Nora was born on August 8, 1924 in Connellsville, Pennsylvania to Ralph and Sarah (Rittenower) Grimm. She was a hard working homemaker who kept a spotless home that she built with her own hands alongside her husband. She was a mother to...
Harold "Saaly" R. Saal
Jun 1, 2021
Harold “Saaly” R. Saal, age 96, of Massillon passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 1, 2021. He was born in Rittman, OH on October 3, 1924 to the late Arthur and Cora (Gerber) Saal. Harold was a 1942 graduate of Brewster High School. Following graduation, he felt the call of service and joined the Army Air Corps and was...
Alice J. Ferguson
Jun 1, 2021
Alice J. Ferguson, 90, of Perry Township, passed away on June 1, 2021. She was born on October 11, 1930 in Massillon to the late Arthur and Margaret (Fisher) Henry. She was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Lutheran church in Massillon where she also worked in the church office. Her primary place of employment was at JcPenney where...
Tammera Rene Shelt
May 31, 2021
Tammera R. Shelt, age 60 of Orrville, passed away on May 31, 2021. Tammera was born on April 20, 1961, in Massillon, Ohio to Russell and Mary (Eggenschwiler) Shelt. She graduated from Washington High School and worked in production at A.R.E. Manufacturing. Tammera enjoyed gardening, loved animals, and adored spending time with her nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews....
Harriet A. Louis
May 31, 2021
Harriet A. Louis, 83, passed away, following a brief illness. She was born in Massillon on March 23, 1938 to David and Marcela (Slack) Shaidnagle. A 1956 graduate of Jackson High School, Harriet was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Massillon. She was very active in her church, teaching CCD, RCIA and many other groups in the church....
Carolyn J Doney
May 30, 2021
Carolyn J. Doney, age 85 of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021. She was born in Newcomerstown, OH on November 27, 1935 to the late James and Jayne (Lee) Lewis. She married Gene C. Doney in 1953 and they shared 58 years together until his passing in 2011. Carolyn was a homemaker and took care of her...
