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...
Raymond W. Miller
Jan 11, 2018
Raymond W. “Lefty” Miller, age 88 of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2017. He was born in Massillon on January 25, 1929 and was the son of the late Wilford J. and Florence (Sibila) Miller. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Florence “Pinky” Friedman, Junie Miller and Mary Peters. Lefty is...
Donald J. Hazel
Jan 11, 2018
Donald J. Hazel, 64, passed away unexpectedly, on January 11, 2018. He was born in Massillon on October 22, 1953 to the late Chester B. and Mildred A. (Braun) Hazel. A graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1972, Don retired from ARE. He is survived by his sister, Kathleen M. (William) Couch and a brother, Dennis L. (Teri)...
Juanita K. Kemp
Jan 10, 2018
Juanita K. Kemp, 89 of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. She was born on December 4, 1928 in Brewster, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Stella (Weisgarber) Reynolds. Juanita was a graduate of Washington High School and later worked in the insurance billing department at Mercy Medical Center. Along with her parents,...
Janet R. Terry
Jan 10, 2018
Janet R. Terry born January 31st 1939 passed away on January 10th, 2018. Born to the late Warren and Margaret Carper in Canton Ohio. She was married to Henry Terry who preceded her in death . She also was preceded in death by her brother Robert Carper. Janet enjoyed being a homemaker in Brewster Ohio where she served on...
Barbara J. Alexander
Jan 10, 2018
Barbara J. Alexander, 80 of Jackson, Township, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. Barbara was born on April 9, 1937 in Sistersville, WV, the daughter of Robert and Esta (Summer) Alexander. She grew up in Massillon, and attended the Massillon City Schools. Barbara worked for ECKO Housewares. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Wanda L. Knight
Jan 7, 2018
Wanda L. Knight, 91, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2018. The youngest of ten children, she was born in Ava, OH on March 21, 1926 to the late Homer and Lulu (Starr) Knight. Often caring for other family members, Wanda was known for her loving kind caring spirit and beautiful personality. She retired from Central State Can and...
Michelle Ann Duvall
Jan 7, 2018
Michelle Ann Duvall, 57, of Massillon, passed away on January 7, 2018 with her loving family by her side. She was born on July 26, 1960 in Massillon, Ohio to the late James and Patricia (Westrick) Duvall. Michelle worked at G.E. as an HR manager for over twenty years. She had a “green thumb” for outdoor gardening and had...
