Sandra "Sandy" L. Harvey
May 16, 2020
Sandra L. Harvey, 78, formerly of Massillon, passed away on May 16, 2020. She was born on May 15, 1942 in Ashland, Ohio to the late Harley and Lillian (Huff) Gray. She worked for G.E. Capitol in the collections department and retired with over 10 years of service. Sandy was also a former member of Richville United Church of...
Penny Renée Gerstenslager
May 16, 2020
Penny Gerstenslager passed away on May 16, 2020. Born December 18, 1961 in Massillon Graduated Perry High School 1980 Graduated Ohio State University 1985 With a dual degree specializing in Journalism with TV Broadcasting & Production; Business Administration with Marketing. Competed in Miss Ohio USA pageant. She worked as a TV News Anchor/Director & Reporter for NBC being acknowledged...
Richard "Richie" A. King Ii
May 16, 2020
Richard “Richie” A. King II, 47, passed away unexpectedly due to a motorcycle accident, on May 16, 2020. He was born in Massillon on September 27, 1972 to Richard and Carol (Wireman) King. Richie was very dedicated to his family and friends. He was a loving and caring father to his two daughters and a new grandfather to his...
Edward Benning
May 15, 2020
Edward Benning, 108 years old, of Massillon, passed away at Amherst Meadows on May 15, 2020. He was born in Carrollton, Georgia on August 26, 1911 to the late Dill and Emma Benning. He married his high school sweetheart, Everleaner Person in 1943 and they shared 67 loving years together before her passing in 2010. Edward worked as a...
Bessie Hamric
May 14, 2020
Bessie Hamric, age 90, of Massillon passed away Thursday May 14, 2020. She was born August 2, 1929, in Duck Creek, WV to the late Martin & Ivy (Lowers) Mollohan. She moved to Massillon in 1957. She retired from Perry Rubber as an inspector. Bessie was a strong, hardworking women who put her family first. In addition to her...
Geryldene "Gerry" Hartmann
May 12, 2020
Geryldene “Gerry” L. Hartmann, 72, of North Lawrence, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Gerry was born on January 5, 1948 in Massillon, Ohio the daughter of the late Henry & Lila (Jones) Hodgson. She was a lifelong resident of the area and attended Tuslaw High School. Gerry worked as a letter carrier for the United States Postal...
Geraldine K Bullock
May 11, 2020
Geraldine K. Bullock, age 69 of Massillon passed away on May 11, 2020. She was born on February 18, 1951, to the late Charles and Kathleen Bullock. Geraldine was employed as a cook for 13 years at Padulas. Geraldine had a heart of gold. She enjoyed playing bingo, camping, making home cooked meals and spending time with her family,...
Claudia M. O'Dell
May 10, 2020
Claudia M. O’Dell, age 89 of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on May 10, 2020 in Massillon. Claudia was born on September 20, 1930 to the late Hubert and Flora (Butcher) Dawson in Procious, West Virginia. She worked as a cashier for Kroger Company for over 20 years & was a member of Anchor Baptist Church. Claudia enjoyed cooking, crocheting,...
Robert T. Parks
May 10, 2020
Robert T. Parks, 69, of Massillon, passed away at his home on May 10, 2020. He was born on May 14, 1950 in Gallitzin, Pennsylvania to the late Robert and Velda (Nichol) Parks. He met Susanne Hansbarger in junior high, when they were just 13 years old. They were married on June 21, 2010 but have shared 55 wonderful...
Steven F. Petersen
May 10, 2020
Steven F. Petersen, age 25, of Massillon passed away and went to be with Jesus his Heavenly Father on May 10, 2020. He was born on March 21, 1995. Steven was a 2014 graduate of Tusky Valley High School. He went on to be a corrections officer. Steven had a loving personality; he loved animals and his nieces and...
Randolph Allen Ivan
May 9, 2020
Randolph “Randy” Allen Ivan, age 53 of Massillon, moved on to his eternal home on May 9, 2020 surrounded at home with his loving family and friends, and is now at peace. Randy was born on December 10, 1966 to Richard and Peggy (Somogy) Ivan Sr. in Massillon. He was always a hard worker, loved his family, and enjoyed...
Carol E. Taylor
May 9, 2020
Carol E. Taylor, 83, of Perry Township, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020. Carol was born on November 10, 1936 in Massillon, the daughter of the late William and Ellen Herman. She was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Washington High School. Carol was a United States Navy veteran and proudly served our country. She...
Robert "Bobby" L. Nye
May 9, 2020
Robert “Bobby” L. Nye, age 66 of Massillon passed away on Saturday, May 09, 2020. He was born to the late Julius and Josephine Nye in Massillon on April 11, 1954. He was a 1972 graduate of Washington High School. Bobby was employed as a Grounds Keeper at the Massillon State Hospital for over 20 years. He enjoyed fishing...
Rose Marie Hofacre
May 9, 2020
Rose Hofacre, age 90, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020. She was born in Dennison, daughter of the late Rocco and Carmela Natoli. Rose was a loyal employee of Padula’s Restaurant and A&D Foodarama. She was the devoted wife of Wade Hofacre (deceased June 7, 2016) and a loving mother. She was a superb cook, an avid reader, and...
Wildagail Agnes "Muncy" Marshall
May 9, 2020
Wildagail Agnes (Gentry) Marshall, known as “Muncy,” passed away in the presence of her daughter on May 9, 2020 in Georgia at the age of 81. Muncy will forever be remembered by her daughter Linda Gail and David Blane Maye, her grandson Donald E. Marshall, her granddaughters Jessica L. and Matt Shirley, and Jennifer G. and Joshua Chini, five...
Robert D. Eberhart
May 8, 2020
Robert D. Eberhart, 70, of Massillon, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020. Bob was born on April 15, 1950 in Massillon the son of the late Kenneth Charles and Crystal (Marks) Eberhart. He was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1968 graduate of Washington High School. Bob was a welder by trade and retired from Midwestern Industries,...
Terasa A. "Terri" Davis
May 8, 2020
Terasa A. “Terri” Davis, 65, passed away surrounded by her family at her home, following an extended illness. She was born in Canton on November 8, 1954 to William and Frances (Johnson) Foss. Terri was a graduate of Fairless High School and worked as an insurance customer service specialist for Huntington Bank. She was always looking for the positive...
James E. "Spud" Cowart
May 6, 2020
James E. “ Spud “ Cowart, 62, passed away unexpectedly at home on May 6, 2020. He was born in Canton on January 5, 1958 to Franklin and Ernestine (Braiden) Cowart. James was a loving and caring, husband, father and grandfather. He had a large heart and loved to help people. He is survived by his wife, Nora (Buttermore)...
Sherry Lynn Fluharty
May 5, 2020
Sherry Lynn Fluharty, age 70, passed away on May 5, 2020, at her home. She was born in Detroit, MI, on January 11, 1950, to the late Phyllis (Gene) and Virginia Morgan. She was a 1968 Graduate of Washington High School. Sherry became a nurses aide for Doctors Hospital and Affinity Hospital, and also work with in home care...
Tracey Lynn Carpenter
May 5, 2020
Tracey Lynn Carpenter, age 34 of Akron, passed away on May 5, 2020 in her home. Tracey was born in Barberton, Ohio to Scott and Sharron (Elrod) Carpenter on February 4, 1986. She was a loving mother, sister, and daughter. Tracey was preceded by her grandparents. She is survived by her husband, Jason Robinson, children, Jason Carpenter, Jacob Robinson,...
