Justinn A. Parsons
Nov 8, 2019
Justinn A. Parsons, 35, of Canton, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019. Justinn was born on September 4, 1984 in Massillon, the son of the late Peggy (Parsons) Kennedy. He was United States Army veteran and served 2 tours in Iraq. Justinn enjoyed bingo, gambling, playing cards, fishing and spending time with his family. Along with his mother,...
Rebecca Ellen Clifton
Nov 7, 2019
Rebecca “Becky” Ellen Clifton, age 50 of Canal Fulton, passed away on November 7, 2019 in Canton. Becky was born on May 29, 1969 in Columbus, Ohio to Richard and Norma Kreemer. Becky was a member of St. Jacob Lutheran Church where she was involved in Sewing, Bunco, and Euchre Groups. Her greatest joy was her family and her...
Susan Marie Hunt
Nov 6, 2019
Susan “Sue” Marie Hunt, age 71 of Massillon, passed away on November 6, 2019 in Navarre. Sue was born on February 23, 1948 in Massillon to Vernon and Marna Engelhardt. She was a 1966 graduate of Massillon High School. Sue liked boating, gardening, and loved being a nana to her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents,...
Pamela "Pam" M. Soehnlen
Nov 6, 2019
Pamela “Pam” M. Soehnlen, 60, of Canton, passed away on November 6, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic. She was born on November 9, 1958 to the late Nicholas and Martha (Ferrell) Davala. She married the love of her life, Joseph Soehnlen on June 12, 1981 and built a wonderful life together raising their three children. Pam’s greatest priority in...
John K. Boone
Nov 5, 2019
John K. Boone, 65 of Massillon, passed away on November 5, 2019, following a brief illness. He was born in Massillon on February 16, 1954 to Hoy and Dorothy M. (Smith) Boone. John worked for the City of Massillon Street Department. He is survived by his wife, Carole Sue (Albright) Boone, whom he married on August 11, 1977; their...
Nola J Kircher
Nov 5, 2019
Nola Jean (Meyer) Kircher, 85, of Massillon, joined her heavenly family on November 5, 2019. She was born on February 5, 1934 in Navarre to the late Walter and Mildred (Martin) Meyer. She married the love of her life, Joseph Kircher on February 11, 1956, enjoying 63 wonderful years before his passing in August. Together, they leave behind the...
Shirley E. Barnhart
Nov 5, 2019
Shirley E. Barnhart, 79, of Tuscarawas Township, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. Shirley was born on May 20, 1940 in Massillon the daughter of the late Walter and Josephine Brown. Shirley loved to travel. She also had a special love for children. Shirley loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. Along with her parents, she was...
Helen P. Keller
Nov 4, 2019
Helen P. Keller, 83, of Detroit, MI, passed away on November 4, 2019, unexpectedly. She was born in Massillon on September 12, 1936 to Albert and Lucille (Perkins) Keller. Helen was a graduate of Washington High School, was a member of St. Paul Church of God in Christ. She moved to Akron then to Detroit. She is survived by...
Howard "Howdy" D. Stansberger
Nov 3, 2019
Howard "Howdy" Stansberger passed from this life on Sunday, November 3, 2019, at the age of 99 at Amherst Meadows. He was the son of Mary and James "Red" Stansberger, and his siblings were Carl Stansberger, Velda Stansberger, and Donna Stansberger. Having lived through most of the 20th century, Howard experienced its biggest events: Prohibition, WWII, and The Atomic...
Donna M. Curtis
Nov 1, 2019
Donna M. Curtis, age 87 of Massillon, passed away on, Friday, November 01, 2019. She was born on June 07, 1932 to the late Arthur and Margaret (Fisher) Henry. She married Bernard L. Curtis on February 17, 1962 and they shared 41 years together until his passing in 2003. Donna was a production worker at Perry Rubber for 35...
Dale E Beatty
Nov 1, 2019
Dale E. Beatty, age 89, of Perry Township passed away on November 1, 2019. He was born on February 25, 1930, in Mannington, West Virginia; a son of the late Russell and Margaret (Crim) Beatty. He graduated from Fairmount State College and received his MA from West Virginia University. Dale served in the U.S. Navy from 1951-1955. He had...
Grace Ann Sakel
Oct 31, 2019
Grace Ann (Trump) Sakel, age 69, of Canton, passed away Oct. 31. Grace was born on Nov. 27, 1949 in Canton, Ohio. She graduated from Glenwood High School in 1967 and completed her Bachelor’s degree from Mount Union College in 1971. She was a proud retiree from The Hoover Company in North Canton, after a 30 year career. She...
Frances C. Karr
Oct 31, 2019
Frances C. Karr, 84, passed away on October 31, 2019 with her daughters by her side. She was born on August 11, 1935 in Cadiz, Ohio to the late Francis and Mary (Sproull) Tarbert and grew up on the family farm with her two brothers and two sisters. Frances retired from Central States Can after 30 years of service...
Gary Lee Parker
Oct 29, 2019
Gary Lee Parker, 78, passed away on October 29, 2019, following an extended illness. He was born in Canton on June 12, 1941 to Vernon and Ora Lea (Estes) Parker. Gary was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, McKinley Lodge 431, F&AM and AASRM, Valley of Canton. He was a retiree of The Timken Co. and Conway Express....
Larry Deane Fry
Oct 29, 2019
Larry Deane Fry, age 76 passed away on October 29, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to the late Ray and Leona (Van Dyne) Fry. Larry attended E.A. Jones Jr. High School and Washington High School. He married Judith Matheny on Feb 26, 1965 and they shared 54 years together. Larry served his country in the...
Velma Maxine Stafford
Oct 28, 2019
Velma Maxine Stafford, 73, passed away on October 28, 2019, following an extended illness. She was born in Virginia Beach, VA on January 30, 1946. Velma received her BS in Business Administration from Virginia State University and retired from American Benefits. She was a member of The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Canton, Dueber Extension. She was very hardworking...
Leona Mae Grant
Oct 27, 2019
Leona Mae Grant, 80, of Massillon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born on July 20, 1939 in Massillon, the daughter of the Corless and Irene (Beihl) Patrick. She a lifelong resident of Massillon. Leona retired from the Massillon Independent. She loved country music and tending to her flower gardens. Her...
Micheal Shane Douglass
Oct 26, 2019
Micheal Shane Douglass, 45, passed away unexpectedly on October 26, 2019, following a lengthy illness. He was born on February 9, 1974 in Twentynine Palms, CA to the late Frederick Douglass and the late Cynthia Gardner. Mike was a graduate of Lockney High School, in Lockney, TX and served in The United States Army, 82nd ABN DIVISION. He is...
Zachary B. Markijohn
Oct 26, 2019
Zachary B. Markijohn, 32, of Perry Township, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 26, 2019. Zach was born on May 8, 1987 in Canton, the son of Bruce L. and Julie M. (Teppo) Markijohn, Jr. He was a 2006 Perry High School graduate and a United States Army veteran. Zach was a biomedical technician. He was a very free-spirited...
Roger Klever
Oct 25, 2019
Roger Klever, 72 of Massillon, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019. He was the son of the late Roger and Cordelia Klever. Roger attended Tuslaw High School, was a veteran in the Marine Corp. He worked at the Hoover Company and Massillon City Schools. He is survived by sisters, Mary Klever, Rose Martin, and Lori Arner, and several nieces,...