Barbara Ann Sutton
Dec 22, 2019
Barbara Ann Sutton, 87, of Perry Township, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019. Barbara was born on January 1, 1932 in Canton, the daughter of the late Thomas and Shirley (Owens) Hayward. She lived most of her life in Stark County. Barbara devoted much of her time to volunteering at Doctor’s Hospital. She was a member of Central...
Lorena Knop
Dec 21, 2019
Lorena Knop, 83, passed away on December 21, 2019, following an extended illness. She was born on October 5, 1936 in Caldwell to Nile and Mary (Knight) Moore. Lorena retired from Crown Cork and Seal, bred Doberman’s for many years and loved to paint ceramics. She is survived by her husband, Roger N. Knop; children, Connie Davis, Terri (Greg)...
Karen Kay Morris
Dec 21, 2019
Karen K. Morris, 66, of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019. Karen was born on March 30, 1953 in Massillon the daughter of Walter Storz and Marilyn (Kerstetter) Storz. She was a 1971 graduate of Washington High School. Karen lived in Corpus Christi, TX for 35 years where she worked at Rucker & Rucker, an interior design...
David A. Campbell
Dec 19, 2019
The Cleveland Indians and the Ohio State Buckeyes lost one of their biggest fans on Dec. 19, 2019, when David A. Campbell “Soup” died quietly after an extensive struggle with COPD. David was born on the Fourth of July, 1946 to the late Julius and Laura (Steele) Campbell. David was a vibrant, fun-loving man who enjoyed telling bad jokes,...
Gene Hammer
Dec 19, 2019
Gene Hammer died December 19, 2019. He was born in Canal Fulton on June 14, 1924 (Flag Day) and moved to Massillon at age 10 and spent the remainder of his life in the City of Massillon. He was the son of Orison and Hazel Hammer. He was employed at the Griscom-Russel Co. and operated Hammer Enterprises and Sales...
Evelyn Elizabeth Brumbaugh
Dec 17, 2019
Evelyn Elizabeth Brumbaugh, age 104, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Evelyn was born June 23, 1915 in Jackson Township to the late Clarence and Bessie (Faust) Yost. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl F. Brumbaugh of 61 years, twin sons, sister, Helen Strouble, and brothers, Clarence Eldon “Bud” Yost...
Thelma Jean Romeo
Dec 16, 2019
Thelma Jean Romeo (nee Webb) of Massillon passed away on December 16, 2019. She was born in Wallace, West Virginia on July 13, 1933 to the late Genevieve and Morady Webb. She was retired from the Holiday Inn (Belden Village) where she was well-known for her kindness and welcoming smile. Thelma spent her life creating a warm, loving home...
Deborah Reams Champion
Dec 16, 2019
Dr. Deborah Champion, DDS June 10, 1954 – December 16, 2019 Doctor Deborah Champion (Reams) DDS, BFF to so many, on December 16 greeted her deceased and beloved father Sanford Reams, her rock, as well as her beloved grandma Anna Paulik, her nephew Brian Reams, and many grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends in a realm where we await...
John "Beep Beep Johnny" E. Musgrove
Dec 15, 2019
John " Beep Beep Johnny" Musgrove, 65, passed away quietly December 15, 2019 at home after an extended period of poor health.. He was born January 25,1954 in Massillon to Joseph and Rita (Barkey) Musgrove. In his younger days, you may have seen him riding his bike all over Massillon. He loved bike riding, not just in Massillon, but...
Gary L. Baker
Dec 15, 2019
Gary L. Baker, age 76, of Massillon passed away on, Sunday, December 15, 2019. He was born on July 22, 1943 to the late Glenn and Irene (Oster) Baker. He was a 1961 graduate of Fairless High School. He married Jackie L. Hale on October 16, 1993 and they shared 26 years together. Gary worked as a barber at...
Janet E. Robinson
Dec 15, 2019
Janet E. Robinson, age 85 of Jackson Twp., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 15, 2019. She was born in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, on May 11, 1934, to the late Clara (nee’ Hoffman) and Millard J. McColgan, Sr. She married Robert Wayne Robinson on May 09, 1954, and they shared 63 years together until his...
Hugh "Duke" W. Connors
Dec 15, 2019
Hugh “Duke” W. Connors, 80, of Navarre, passed away unexpectedly on December 15, 2019. He was born on October 22, 1939 in Massillon to the late Paul and Dolores (Goe) Connors. He worked at Union Drawn Steel for some time but also worked for Nickels Bakery where he did maintenance and retired after 20 years of service. Duke was...
John G. Huwig
Dec 14, 2019
John G. Huwig, age 78, of Perry Township passed away on December 14, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born in Massillon on August 10, 1941; a son to the late John A. and Geraldine Huwig. In his childhood, he earned his Eagle Scout Award. John was a graduate of Washington High School class of 1959. He went...
Wanda I. Thieke
Dec 14, 2019
Together Again Wanda I. Thieke, age 87, of Massillon was promoted to Heaven on December 14, 2019, following a prolonged illness surrounded by her family. She was born in Kokomo, Indiana on March 17, 1932; a daughter to the late Robert Gaddis and Ruth Bulman. She was a member of Community Full Gospel of Navarre. Wanda enjoyed her flowers and...
Doris Jean Lunsford Rohr
Dec 10, 2019
Doris Jean Lunsford Rohr, 84, of Canal Fulton, passed away at her home on December 10, 2019. She was born on March 6, 1935 in North Lawrence, Ohio to the late Frank and Blanche (Roby) Dye. Doris worked at R.W. Screw as a machinist and retired from there after 16 years of service. She attended Rivertree Church in Massillon....
Theodore James Fraser
Dec 10, 2019
"Together Again" Theodore James Fraser, 81, of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. James was born on June 10, 1938 in Massillon, the son of Joseph and Earlie Mae (Jackson) Fraser, Sr. He was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1956 graduate of Washington High School. He was a United States Army veteran and was stationed...
Larry L. Whitaker
Dec 8, 2019
Larry L. Whitaker, 77, of Perry Township, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019 following an extended illness. Larry was born in Waverly, Ohio on October 17, 1942 the son of the late Thomas C. and Helen J. (Woods) Whitaker. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1960 and attended Stark Technical School. He retired from Babcock and Wilcox...
Ella L (Reed, Smart) Haas
Dec 8, 2019
Ella (Reed, Smart) Haas Age 87, of Jackson Township, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Ella was born on October 21, 1932 in Spencer, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents, three siblings, two previous husbands, Dick Reed and Dick Smart, and her son, Dan Reed. She is survived by...
Benjamin Daniel Shue Jr.
Dec 7, 2019
Benjamin D. Shue JR, 69, passed away at home on December 7, 2019. He was born in Massillon on September 18, 1950 to Benjamin Calvin Daniel and Helen Marie (McElhaney) Shue. Benjamin served in The United States Marine Corps. He loved bowling, all Cleveland Sports Teams and yard work. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is...
Gloria Jean Smith
Dec 6, 2019
Gloria Jean Smith, age 74 of Navarre, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness. Gloria was born on February 17, 1945 in Circleville, Ohio to Harold and Nellie (Clum) Stoehr. She was a 1963 graduate of Perry High School and first in her graduating class at the Aultman School of Nursing where she received her LPN license. She was...
