Debra Jean Johnson
Dec 5, 2017
Debra Jean Johnson, 55 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Debra was born on December 7, 1961 in Canton, the daughter of George and Shelby (Gatten) Carson. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1980 graduate of Glen Oak High School. Debra worked at Fisher’s for 26 years. She loved antiques and flea markets....
George Bekich
Dec 4, 2017
George Bekich, age 86 of Canal Fulton passed away Monday December 04, 2017. He was born in Allegheny PA. on April 15, 1931 to the late Milan and Dorothy Bekich. He was an avid golfer, bowler, and loved nothing more than watching his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers. George retired from Republic Steel in 1995 and enjoyed working for Barbato’s Flowers...
Justin A. Savage
Dec 3, 2017
Justin Andrew Savage, age 31, was born to Randy and Gretchen (Muir) Savage on November 11, 1986 in Pittsburgh, PA. Justin passed from this earth to his eternal home in Heaven, where it was his joy and expectation to arrive, from Wexford, PA. We picture Justin jumping and leaping his way through the streets of Heaven. He is survived...
Ellen Yohn
Dec 2, 2017
Ellen Yohn, age 72; of Massillon, passed away on December 02, 2017. She was born February 05, 1945 to the late Leroy and Lenora Conkle. She was a 1963 graduate of Washington High School. Ellen retired from Echo Products. She loved her pets, camping and ceramics. Ellen is survived by her children Robert Yohn and Cheryl Scherban; sisters Mary...
Bruce Peter Herron
Dec 1, 2017
Bruce P. Herron, 81, of Navarre, passed away on December 1, 2017 with his family by his side. He was born on December 21, 1935 in Belington, West Virginia to the late Charles and Rosetta (Yeager) Herron. Bruce proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He married MaryAnn Mattevi on May 12, 1956....
Lezora B. (Peewee) Young
Nov 29, 2017
Lezora B. Young (PeeWee), 61, went home to be with the Lord on November 29, 2017, following a brief illness. She was born in Massillon on July 26, 1956 to the late Eddie and Kizzy (Whitfield) Chandler. Lezora is survived by her daughters, Annette M. Davis of Columbus and Stacy (James) Daniels of Akron; six grandchildren, Montia, Montez, Montoyia,...
Matthew A. Shelt
Nov 29, 2017
Matthew A. Shelt age 24, of Massillon Ohio passed away unexpectedly on November 29, 2017. He was born in Canton, OH on March 10, 1993. Matt was a 2012 graduate of Washington High School. He was an avid cross country runner and a 4 year letterman. Matt was very lively, loved track, swimming, animals, and being outdoors. He spoke...
Joan M. Feichter
Nov 29, 2017
Joan M. Feichter, 87 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017. Joan was born on July 30, 1930 in Massillon, the daughter of the late Ralph and Katherine (Girt) Feichter. Joan was a 1948 Washington High School graduate. She retired from Republic Steel where she worked as a secretary for many years. Joan enjoyed taking care of her...
Dolores Muzi
Nov 29, 2017
Dolores J. Muzi, 95, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2017. She was born in Massillon on December 9, 1921 to the late Ira and Vera (Wodtly) Spangler. A lifelong Massillon resident, she worked as a cook at the Elks. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother. She enjoyed people and never met a stranger. She is survived by...
Charles G. Defibaugh
Nov 28, 2017
Charles G. Defibaugh, Sr., age 67 of Dalton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at his home. He was born on February 7, 1950 in Elkins, WV and was the son of the late Elmer and Charlotte Ash. He served his country with the United States Marines and went on to be a social worker with...
Veryl "Ed" Turskey
Nov 27, 2017
Veryl “Ed” Turskey of Massillon passed away at home surrounded by family at the age of 81 on Monday, November 27, 2017 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on December 21, 1935 in Massillon, Ohio. Veryl’s life revolved around being with his family. He especially loved the family fishing trips to Southview Cottages at Rice Lake,...
Lucille Greta Clark
Nov 27, 2017
Remembering……. LUCILLE GRETA CLARK was born May 14, 1921 in Ramer, Alabama, the third of six children, born to the union of the late Lemmon and Lucinda Hogan Walker. She was affectionately called “Aunt Sister.” LUCILLE graduated from Washington High School in the Class of 1940. She graduated as a member of the National Honor Society. She loved writing...
Barbara J. Condon
Nov 25, 2017
Barbara J. Condon, 80, passed away unexpectedly on November 25, 2017. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 7, 1937 and lived in the Massillon area most of her adult life and worked for over twenty five years at the Coffee Cup Restaurant. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother. Her desire to help and care for her...
Joseph J. Tisler
Nov 23, 2017
Joseph “Jerry” Tisler, age 77 of Lawrence Twp., passed away on November 23, 2017. He was born on May 03, 1940 to the late Joseph and Helen Tisler. Jerry was a 1958 graduate of Lorain High School and attended Graceland College, where he played football. He served his country in the U.S. Army serving in Africa in the 1960’s....
Robert Bert Melhorn
Nov 20, 2017
Robert Bert Melhorn, 61 of Navarre, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017 at his residence. Robert was born on May 26, 1956 in Massillon, Ohio the son of Robert and Roberta Melhorn. He was a Fairless High School graduate. Bert lived for his grand babies. He loved four wheeling, hunting and NASCAR. He was a skilled mechanic. Along with...
Barry A. Cox
Nov 20, 2017
Barry A. Cox, age 74 of Massillon, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017 at his home. He was born on December 15, 1942 in Dennison, Ohio to the late John and Helen (Figley) Cox. Barry was a 1960 graduate of Washington High School and a 38 year employee of the Timken Company. In his spare time, he enjoyed...
Kenneth Killian
Nov 20, 2017
Pastor Kenneth “Ken” L. Killian Sr., age 82 of Dalton went home to be with the Lord on November 20, 2017. He was born May 06, 1935 to the late Emanuel and Retha Killian in Wilmont Indiana. He married Ina Blocher on May of 2007 and she survives. Ken served as a Pastor at Burg Hill Baptist Church for...
Gloria J. Wright
Nov 19, 2017
Gloria J. Wright, 73 of Massillon, passed away at home, surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 19, 2017. She was born in Massillon on March 6, 1944 and was the daughter of the late Harvey, Sr. and Eunice (Pope) Barnett. She was a lifelong area resident. Gloria attended Washington High School and later worked various jobs including being...
Rex S. Ferguson
Nov 19, 2017
Rex Ferguson passed away November 19, 2017. Family and friends will remember Rex as a gentle, fun-loving person with a sharp wit and a generous nature. His favorite activities were spending time with his sons including fishing, playing football, soccer, baseball, and other sports with them, helping them build things, gardening, and other outdoor activities. His mother, Marcia, preceded...
Mary M. Chaddock
Nov 18, 2017
Mary “Sid” M. Chaddock, age 95 of Massillon, passed away on November 18, 2017. She was born on August 18, 1922 to the late William and Margaret (Charlton) Maier. She was a 1940 graduate of Washington High School. She married Ned Chaddock on March 06, 1942 and they shared 56 years until his passing. Sid worked for the Clerk...
