George Henry, Jr.
Jan 25, 2018
George Henry, Jr., 70 of Navarre, formerly of Akron, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018. George was born on January 25, 1948 in Pikeville, TN the son of the late George W. and Louella (Stephens) Henry, Sr. George was a 1966 graduate of Kenmore High School. He was a United States Marine Corp. veteran and served our country...
Leland "Garon" Carpenter
Jan 24, 2018
Leland “Garon” Carpenter, 15, of Jackson Township (Canton, Ohio) was called home to heaven on Wednesday January 24th, 2018 at Akron Children’s Hospital. Garon was born in Greenville, South Carolina. At the age of 4, his Buckeye parents moved him back home to Ohio. Garon was a Jackson kid through and through. He had been a member of the...
Joan R. Drobney
Jan 24, 2018
Joan Rose Drobney 1928-2018 Born in Massillon, Ohio to Earl and Katherine Liebermann Fenton on 29 March 1928, Joan passed away 24 January at Meadow Wind Health Care Center, Massillon Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Drobney and parents. Surviving family members are sister Donna Richards (Robert) of Dublin, Ohio and five children, Thomas Drobney,...
Michael S. Burgardt
Jan 24, 2018
Michael S. Burgardt, 49, passed away following an extended illness. He was born in Akron on September 27, 1968 to the late Eugene Burgardt and Hildegard (Paitz) Burgardt of Massillon Mike was a man who never met a stranger; he would go out of his way to help others. He had a strong love for his family and enjoyed...
Richard Lee Wolfe
Jan 23, 2018
Richard L. Wolfe, 82 of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. Richard was born on February 19, 1935 in New Philadelphia, Ohio the son of Carl and Wilma (Stewart) Wolfe. Richard was a United States Navy veteran. He retired from the Republic Engineered Steel Company in 1997. Richard enjoyed woodworking, bicycling, bowling, and traveling. He also was...
Leland W. Moore
Jan 23, 2018
Leland Moore, passed away unexpectedly following a short illness. He was born in Louisa, Kentucky in 1932 and moved to Ohio in 1948. He served his country for 4 years in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Rowe. He moved to Canton in 1958 and owned and operated 3 barbershops, the first being at Country Fair Shopping Center. He...
Mary E. Eller
Jan 23, 2018
Mary E. Eller, 70, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. She was born in Massillon on March 14, 1947 to the late Curtis and Clara (Geibel) Nickerson. She loved to play bingo and do jigsaw puzzles. A dedicated wife, mother and grandmother she would do anything for her family. Mary is survived by her husband, Michael A. Eller,...
Janice R Bender
Jan 23, 2018
Janice R. Bender, age 71 of Brewster, passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 23, 2018. She was born in Akron on October 02, 1946. Janice retired as an Electrical Engineer. She was a devoted mother and enjoyed spending time with her daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters, Stacey (Richard) Mason and Debbi...
Craig Allen Williams
Jan 22, 2018
Craig Allen Williams, 57 of Massillon, passed away on January 22, 2018 at Affinity Medical Center from terminal cancer. He was born in Massillon on October 25, 1960 to George and Donna Jean Williams. He graduated from Washington High School, where he was a member of the Tiger Swing Band in 1979. He then graduated from Akron University with...
Ima Jean Fritz
Jan 20, 2018
Ima Jean Fritz, 83, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on January 20, 2018. She was born on July 17, 1934 in Hazard, KY to the late Sam and Nancy (Gayheart) Smith. She is survived by her husband, Arthur J. Fritz, Jr. whom she married on August 28, 1964. Also surviving is her son and daughter-in-law, A. John (Lori Boughman)...
James R. Covey, Sr.
Jan 20, 2018
James R. Covey, Sr., 74 of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at his residence. James was born on July 6, 1943 in Massillon, the son of the late Harry and Anna (Bartko) Covey. He was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a United States Army National Guard veteran. Jim worked for ECKO Housewares for 34 years...
David Allen Davis
Jan 17, 2018
David A. Davis, 67, of Massillon, passed away on January 17, 2018 after an extended illness. He is preceded in death by his parents James F. and Helen (Scarr) Davis. David is survived by his wife of 44 years, Deborah (Romans) Davis; 2 daughters Deanna Neumann and Darcie Davis, all of Massillon; 6 grandchildren Lee Seifert, Kole and JD...
Kimberly A. Cook
Jan 16, 2018
Kimberly Cook, nee Keyser, 63, of Canton, Ohio went to be with her Lord after a courageous battle with cancer on January 16, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Robert; daughters, Allison (Mark) Haymaker and Hillary (Derek) Newell and grandchildren; Alex, Emma, Sam, Connor and Matthew. Kim will be...
Marjorie L. Goldsworthy Showers
Jan 15, 2018
Marjorie Louise (Brunt) Goldsworthy Showers Margie has gone to be with her LORD. She passed away on January 15, 2018 after an extended illness at Hanover Health Care Facility. She was born on September 7, 1926, to the late Ellery and Marjorie Brunt in Toledo, Ohio. She graduated from DeVilbiss High School. Margie worked for Dr. Author James in...
Clarence "Barney" M. Jogerst
Jan 15, 2018
Clarence M. “Barney” Jogerst, 97, of Massillon, passed away on January 15, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born in Navarre, Ohio on June 13, 1920 to the late Conrad and Mary (Schnider) Jogerst. Barney proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII. He married his high school sweetheart, Helen Yerman, on August 31, 1946....
Kristine Beth Groves
Jan 14, 2018
Kristine B. Groves, 59, passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 14, 2018. She was born on January 31, 1958 in Canton to the late Fred Cosser and the late Beverly (Palmer) Bozric. Kristine was a member of Cross Roads United Methodist Church, Canton. She was a retired Medical Assistant. Known for her loving and caring nature,...
William H. Dickson
Jan 14, 2018
William H. “Bill” Dickson, age 79, died early Sunday Morning, January 14, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio following a brief illness. He was born December 29, 1938 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Hugh M. and Wilma Dickson (Kelly). Bill graduated from Jackson Milton High School in 1957 and Baldwin Wallace College in 1961. After his...
Cheryle L. Brown
Jan 13, 2018
Cheryle L. Brown, age 65 of Massillon passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 13, 2018. She was born in Canton on August 24, 1952 to the late John and Virginia (Jagodnik) Southards. She loved her grandchildren, boating and camping at Tappan Lake. She is survived by her husband Bill; her daughters Carmella (Bernie) Binder, Valerie (Donny)...
Joan S. Ferguson
Jan 13, 2018
JoAn Suhre Ferguson passed peacefully Saturday evening, January 13, 2018. Born in Brookville, Indiana on November 22,1930, she was the daughter of William and Pauline Suhre and the widow of William “Bill” Ferguson who predeceased her on Oct. 30, 2011. Surviving are three children: Anne Ferguson Wilson of Cleveland Heights, Paul (Rose) Ferguson of Lakewood, and Mark Ferguson of...
Ray Lehman Buckwalter
Jan 12, 2018
Ray Lehman Buckwalter, 88 of North Lawrence, went home with the Lord on Friday, January 12, 2018. He was born on February 8, 1929 in Royersford, PA and was the son of the late Harvey and Naomi (Lehman) Buckwalter. Ray retired from Oakes Land Company after 33 years of service as a heavy equipment operator, repairman and supervisor. He...
