Oct 31, 2017

Mary J. Gehring, 85, passed away in Henderson, NV, on October 31, 2017, following an extended illness. She was born in Minnesota on March 17, 1932 to the late Albert and Mabel (Nelson) Easterday. Mary owned an embroidery business and also a ceramic business. She loved to travel especially to Las Vegas. She is survived by her children, Kelly...

Oct 30, 2017

Robert D. Halter, Sr., 76 of Canton, died as a result of injuries he received while working on a job. He was born on June 10, 1941 in Canton and was the son of the late Robert L. and Nadean (Haley) Halter. He went to Perry High School. For almost 60 years he owned R.D. Halter Excavating, Inc. He...

Oct 29, 2017

Edgar “Ed” D. Greathouse, age 69 of Massillon, passed away on October 29, 2017. He was born in Massillon on July 05, 1948 to the late Arnett and Marlene Greathouse-Kuhn. Ed served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked as a truck driver for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed being with his...

Oct 25, 2017

Omer D. Steffen, age 97 of Massillon, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. He was born on December 15, 1919 in Dalton, Ohio and was the son of the late Simon and Ella (Augsburger) Steffen. Following graduating from Dalton High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during World War II. He married...

Oct 21, 2017

David K. Shaffer, age 50 of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Affinity Medical Center. He was born in Massillon on April 27, 1967 and was a graduate of Washington High School. He worked at Bailey’s West End Corner Market up until the day before his death. He is survived by his mother, Norma Ridenbaugh, his...

Oct 21, 2017

Michelle R. Woods, age 54 of Massillon passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on October 21, 2017. She was born on April 20, 1963 to the late Orin and Hazel Benson. She was a graduate of Washington High School. She married Kenneth Woods on September 05, 1981 and they shared 36 years together. Michelle was the Lead...

Oct 20, 2017

Wanda M. Britton, 86 of North Lawrence, Ohio, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2016. She was born in Massillon on September 22, 1931 and was the daughter of Albert and Estella (Bartz) Mross. She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, the Altar Guild at the church, the Ladies Auxiliary of the North Lawrence Volunteer Fire Department....

Oct 19, 2017

Oct 19, 2017

Fr.Robert G. Gibas, age 86 of Navarre passed away October 19, 2017 at AlterCare of Navarre. He was born May 15, 1931 in Kennelworth, WV to the late Frank J. & Antoinette Gibas. Fr Gibas was a graduate of the University of West Virginia and then entered Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary. He was ordained December 30, 1962 in Youngstown...

Oct 18, 2017

V. Ruth Kannel, 97, passed away on October 18, 2017, following a brief illness. She was born in Peninsula on February 10, 1920 to the late Henry and Catherine (Steele) Wurzbacher. Ruth was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Massillon. She worked for Massillon Savings and Loan, retired from The State of Ohio Unemployment Office in 1990. She...

Oct 16, 2017

Freda Vannoy Woods, 104, of Massillon passed away, Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. Freda was born in Morgantown, West Virginia on Oct. 13, 1913. She was preceded in death by her parents Gaius and Sarah (Fanny) Vannoy; loving husband, Charles Woods Sr.; brothers, Deward, Glen, Gaylord, and Junior; sisters, Madlie, and Dessel; son, Donald Glovas, and grandson, Steven Huff. Freda...

Oct 16, 2017

Mardell Morton Feller, age 91 0f Massillon, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 16, 2017. She was born on June 1, 1926 in Brewster, Ohio and was the daughter of Victor and Mabel (Lantzer) Yoder. She enjoyed family gatherings, homemaking, gardening, bowling, and golf. She was a Sunday school teacher and was a member of Forty Corners Church of...

Oct 14, 2017

Sally Ann Millard - Alexander, 76 of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2017. Sally was born on August 9, 1941 in Massillon, the daughter of the late Edward and Helen (Watson) McGuire. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon. She was a very caring person and her family meant the world to her. She will be missed...

Oct 13, 2017

Dr. Robert L. Arnold, 79, went to his heavenly reward on October 13, 2017. Bob was born on New Year’s Eve in 1937, setting the stage for a lifetime of excellent birthday parties. He grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana and graduated from Emmerich Manual High School in 1955. Bob was a member of Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society and...

Oct 13, 2017

Charles Harry Jacobs, 82, passed away on October 13, 2017, following an extended illness. He was born in Vincent Ohio on July 24, 1935 to the late Henry and Verna (Wilson) Jacobs. Charles moved to the area in 1942 and worked for and retired from Ohio Power Co. (AEP). He was a veteran serving in the United States Army...

Oct 12, 2017

Larry L. Henderhan, 74, of Uniontown and Florida, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017. He was born In Marietta, Ohio on April 20, 1943 to the late Edgar and Mary (Swaney) Henderhan. Larry was a 1961 graduate of Perry High School and retired from Goodyear Aerospace/Lockheed Martin, where he worked as a machinist for several years. He also...

Oct 12, 2017

Ruben Tapia, 60, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017, following an extended illness. He was born in Houston, TX on May 15, 1957 to Hilario Tapia and the late Martina (Gonzales) Tapia. He is survived by his children, Ashton (Robert) Manuel, Ryan Tapia and Joshua Tapia; and seven grandchildren; siblings, Juan Hilario (Laura) Tapia, Maria Delores Tapia, Rachel...

Oct 11, 2017

Floyd J. Trump, age 91 of Jackson Twp passed away on October 11, 2017. He was the first New Year’s Day baby to be born in Alliance City Hospital to the late Floyd and Alice Trump. He met and married, Helen Grace Marker, who was the love of his life on March 25, 1949 and they celebrated 68 wonderful...

Oct 11, 2017

Terry L. Domro Sr., 65 of Massillon, passed on Wednesday, October 11, 2017. Terry was born in Canal Fulton on November 13, 1951, the son of the late Earl and Mettie (Knapp) Domro. He graduated from Washington High School in 1971. Terry was a United States Marine Corp. veteran. He was employed at H.J. Heinz Co. for 28 years....

Oct 10, 2017

Elder Frederick Douglass Clemmons Jr. was born to Frederick and Minnie (Johnson) on August 27, 1933 in Tuskegee, Alabama. He was called from labor to rest on October 10, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio after enjoying 84 wonderful years. He was raised in Tuskegee, Alabama and graduated from Lewis Adams High School in 1950. After graduating from High School, he...