Betty J. Keeney
Jul 30, 2013
Betty J. Keeney, age 80 of Jackson Township, died Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on December 10, 1932 in Ironton, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Irene Mays. Following high school, Betty married Philip Keeney. Together they shared 61 years of marriage before Philip passed away on September 21,...
William F. Murray
Jul 30, 2013
William F. Murray, 62, of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Massillon on December 23, 1950 to the late Jack and Mary (Paolucci) Murray. Bill was a veteran of the United States Army and was a welder, working for NFM Welding Engineers until his retirement on April 22,...
Michael L. Colly
Jul 28, 2013
Michael L. Colly, age 68, of Massillon, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 28, 2013. Mike was born on March 19, 1945 in Kersey, PA the son of the late Marco and Birtha (Gibbons) Colly. He worked for Ansell - Perry as a supervisor retiring after 38 years of service. Mike was...
Ellis P. Skaggs
Jul 27, 2013
Ellis P. Skaggs, age 83, of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2013. Ellis was born on August 9, 1929 in Greenup, Kentucky the son of the late Everett and Gladys (Pritchard) Skaggs. He worked for LTV for 35 years retiring in 1993. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by 1 brother and 1 sister....
Gene P. Boerner
Jul 24, 2013
Leader, Tiger football supporter, mentor, friend, hero and family man. Those are some of the words used to describe Gene Boerner — a man loved by the Massillon community and who loved the community right back. "If anything ever came up football or booster club wise, the answer was, 'See Gene, he'll take care of it,'" said Junie Studer,...
Jesse Geibel
Jul 24, 2013
Jesse Geibel, age 93 of Massillon, died on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on March 19, 1920 in Pleasant City, Ohio and was the son of the late John and Frances (Kirkbride) Geibel. He retired from the Massillon Window Washing Company after 43 years of service. Jesse was...
Geraline L. Berbari
Jul 22, 2013
Geri (Geraline L.Clark) Berbari, age 88 of Massillon, died on July 22, 2013. She was born in Lafferty, to the Late Ray and Lela Marie (Hinkle) Clark on October 7, 1924. Geri spent most of her younger years at the Ohio Soldiers & Sailors Orphans Home in Xenia. From the age of eleven she lived with her Grandmother Clark...
Doug Hazel
Jul 22, 2013
Doug Hazel, age 53, of Massillon, passed away suddenly Monday, July 22, 2013 at his residence. Doug was born on October 30, 1959 in College Park, MD. Son of Eugene and Doris (Lint) Hazel. Doug was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1978 graduate of Tuslaw High School. He was an avid bicycle rider and loved watching...
John "Shaft" Henry Watson Chandler
Jul 21, 2013
John "Shaft" H.W. Chandler age 71 went home to be with the Lord on July 21, 2013. He was born to the late Kizzie and Eddie Chandler on December 12, 1941 in Jonestown, Mississippi. He was 1956 graduate of Washington High School. He married Diane Cleveland on December 24, 1976 and they spent 37 wonderful years together until his...
Stephen "Snuffy" Thomas Smith
Jul 19, 2013
Stephen "Snuffy" T. Smith, age 60, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2013. He was born to the late Thomas and Eileen Smith in Massillon on December 10, 1952. Stephen was a 1971 graduate of Central Catholic High School, where he met his future wife Annette and they were married on August 4, 1979. Steve owned and operated Steve's...
Ronald D. Wright
Jul 18, 2013
Ronald D. Wright, age 81 passed away, Thursday, July 18, 2013 at Community Hospice House, New Philadelphia, following an extended illness. He was born in East Sparta on March 12, 1932 to the late Samuel & Lucille (Slutz) Wright. Ronald retired from Ashland Oil in 1993. He was avid Massillon Football fan, a Past President of the Massillon Booster...
Lorene J. Gearhart
Jul 18, 2013
MLorene J. Gearhart, age 77 of Canton, went Home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 18, 2013. She was born in Massillon on September 2, 1935 and was the daughter of the late Charles and Irene (Heiser) Moyer. She attended the Sanctuary of God church. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and friends. Along with...
Richard H. James
Jul 14, 2013
Richard H. James age 82 of Massillon passed away July 14, 2013 at Stone Crossing. He was born August 11, 1930 in Kenton, OH to the late Byron & Gladys (Spencer) James. Dick received an honorable discharge from the Air Force. He was employed by State Farm Claims for 35 years and retired in 1992. He was a member...
Kevin Russell Krug
Jul 14, 2013
Kevin Krug, age 49 passed away in his home on July 14, 2013. He was born to Carolyn Krug and the late Robert Krug in Massillon on August 29, 1963. He was a 1982 graduate of Tuslaw High School. Kevin was a welder in Orville. In his spare time Kevin enjoyed hunting, golfing and NASCAR. He is survived by...
John F. Slutz
Jul 13, 2013
John F. Slutz, age 70, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly at Affinity Medical Center. He was born in Massillon on April 29, 1943 to the late Martin W. & Anna M. (McKitrick) Slutz. John worked as a Production Manager for Perry Rubber/ Ansel - Perry until his retirement in 2000. He was a member of Moose Lodge 481 and...
Irene Lillian Ukleja
Jul 12, 2013
Irene Lillian Ukleja, age 87 of Navarre, passed away Friday, July 12, 2013 at Altercare of Navarre. Irene was born on March 7, 1926 in Cleveland the daughter of John and Cecelia (Krankowski) Juzkiewicz. Irene grew up in Cleveland and moved to Navarre in 1992. She worked for the Cleveland School District, Peterson Nut Co. and Kichler Lighting Co....
Richard "Rick" Allen Yarnell
Jul 11, 2013
Richard "Rick" A. Yarnell, age 57, of Navarre, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, July 11, 2013, following an extended illness. He was born in Massillon on April 25, 1956 to the late James C. & Ruth E. (McCarty) Yarnell. "Rick" was a member of Anchor Baptist Church, where he sang in the choir. He was devoted...
John D. Hughes
Jul 11, 2013
John D. (Donald) Hughes 89 of Massillon passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2013. John was born on December 13, 1923 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to Courtland and Myrtle (Hancock) Hughes. He was honorably discharged from the United States Navy having served during WWII. He returned from the service and married the love of his life, Joyce E. Northrop on...
Blaine E. Byer
Jul 10, 2013
Blaine E. Byer age 93, of Perry Heights, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. Blaine was born on November 2, 1919 in Massillon, the son of William Byer and Lydia (Studer) Marang. Blaine was a lifelong resident of Richville and Perry Heights. He worked for the Timken Co....
Peter Scharver
Jul 10, 2013
Peter Scharver, age 54 of Massillon, passed away Thursday. He was the son of Peter & Thelma (Miller) Scharver. He had worked for Republic Steel. There are no public services planned. Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory (330) 833-3222
