Susan "Susie" L. Brannan
Jul 21, 2022
Susan L. Brannan, age 53 of Massillon passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022. She was born on August 30, 1968 in Massillon to the late James and Joan (Krier) Lubert Sr. She was a 1986 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. She was married to Jeffrey Brannan until his passing in 2012. Susan was an Administrative Assistant for...
Bradley Eggenschwiler
Jul 20, 2022
Bradley Eggenschwiler, 37, of Massillon, passed away July 20, 2022, Bradley was born in Massillon, Ohio on December 12, 1984 to Scott and Lisa Eggenschwiler. Bradley was employed by Pizza Hut. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time with his daughter, family, and friends, pizza, movies, sitting by the fire, watching sports, and comedians. Bradley was preceded in...
Galen Monroe Oakes, Sr.
Jul 18, 2022
Galen Monroe Oakes, Sr., 92, of Jackson Twp. passed away peacefully in his sleep July 18, 2022. He was born on March 14, 1930, in Ramona, Kansas to the late Hazel (Eshelman) and Jasper (Monroe) Oakes. Galen graduated from Messiah Academy (Grantham, PA) in 1948 and attended Upland College (Upland, CA) and Mount Union College (Alliance, OH). Galen owned...
Mae Pearl Crable
Jul 18, 2022
Mae Pearl Crable, 85, a lifelong resident of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on July 18th, 2022. She was born at the former Massillon City Hospital on May 26, 1937, to the late Verdie and Lillie (Steele) Lowery. Mae was baptized and attended Friendship Baptist Church in Massillon until her health prevented her from going. She...
Rita M. Hostetler
Jul 18, 2022
Rita May Hostetler age 81, of North Lawrence, died on Monday, July 18, 2022 at her home in North Lawrence after a lengthy illness. Rita was born on December 17, 1940 to William and Anna (Burger) Ruegg. She graduated from Washington High School in 1958. She attended the University of Akron and was a second grade teacher at St....
Barbara Esper
Jul 18, 2022
On July 18, 2022, Barbara Esper of Massillon passed away peacefully at the age of 78. Barb is survived by her children Jack Porter, Jon Porter, Mary Schmitt, Jerry Esper, and Melissa Esper, and her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in passing by her father Charles William Craft, mother Mary Elizabeth Segner, and son Jeff Esper....
Kenneth Lynn Damis
Jul 16, 2022
Kenneth Lynn Damis, 68, of Perry Township, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Kenny was born on July 27, 1953, in Canton, Ohio, the son of the late “Famous” Gus Damis and Josephine (Jellel) Damis. He is survived by his wife Bonnie (Giarrana) Damis whom he shared 39 loving years of marriage; daughter Kristina Reynolds (Garrett); daughter...
J. Scott Benko
Jul 15, 2022
J Scott Benko, born November 12, 1952 in Canton, OH, passed away peacefully Friday July 15, 2022 in Massillon, OH. Scott is survived by his son, Mark Benko, his grandson Harrison Benko and his brother Richard Benko. Scott was preceded in death by his Father John Benko, His son Michael Benko and his Mother Patricia Benko, Née Bytheway. A...
Richard Mcguire
Jul 15, 2022
Richard McGuire, 88, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022 in Canton. Richard was born on March 24, 1934 in Massillon, Ohio to the late Edward McGuire and Helen (Watson) McGuire. Richard served in The Korean Conflict in The United States Army and worked for the M.C.A. Sign Company and retired after 42 years of service. He enjoyed woodworking,...
Raymond P Williams
Jul 15, 2022
Raymond P Williams, 45, of Massillon, passed away July 15, 2022, Raymond was born on October 14, 1976 to John and Kathie (Gatts) Williams. In 2010, he married the love of his life, Amy (Krall) Williams. Ray loved all sports especially Massillon and Ohio State football. He also enjoyed live music, Tuesday night trivia, hanging out with his friends...
Dorothy Fawver
Jul 13, 2022
Dorothy L. Fawver, 73, of Massillon, passed away on July 13, 2022 at Hanover Healthcare. She was born on May 1, 1949 to the late James and Evelyn (Marlow) Campton, Sr. in Massillon. Dorothy was a 1969 graduate of Perry High School and worked as a cook for Arbors of Canton. She enjoyed bowling, watching cooking shows and loved...
David G. Frost
Jul 13, 2022
David G. Frost, 78, of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. He was born on September 6, 1943, in Latvia the son of George and Ethel Frost. David was a United States Army veteran and served our country during Vietnam. He is survived by his friends, Fred and Dorothy Hazel. He will be inurned at Ohio Western...
Jane C Fenton
Jul 12, 2022
Jane Christina Fenton, 78, of Massillon, Ohio went to Heaven on July 12th, 2022. She was born in Massillon on February 24,1944. Daughter of the late Elmer and Florence Jordan. Jane is survived by her children Chrissy (Steve), Tiffany, Joey (Shannon), daughter-in-law Laurel, grandchildren Carissa, Ashley, Steven, Luke, Sloane, Joey Jr and great grandchildren Brayden, Trent, Cruz, Sophia and...
Patricia R. Hall
Jul 11, 2022
Patricia R. Hall, 83, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 11, 2022. Patricia was born on October 15, 1938, in Richwood, West Virginia the daughter of the late Robert and Cledith (Cummings) Rader. Patricia was a resident of Summit Co. for most of her life. She attended Cuyahoga Falls High School. She was a devoted...
Sandra "Jeanie' J. Littell
Jul 11, 2022
Sandra “Jeanie” J. Littell, age 68 of Navarre, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 11, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 29, 1954 in Mitchellville, Tennessee to the late Samuel and Hazel (Hobdy) Littell and was raised by her aunt and uncle, Roy and Gradie Hobdy from the age of...
Michael P. Long
Jul 11, 2022
Michael P. Long, 78, of Canton, passed away at home surrounded by his family on July 11, 2022. He was born on September 6, 1943 to the late Michael and Dorothy (Swisher) Long in Massillon. Michael was a graduate of Washington High School and The University of Cincinnati and owned his own electrical design engineering company. He was a...
Jason Todd Hendricks Tomaneng
Jul 7, 2022
Jason Todd Hendricks Tomaneng 40, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly July 7, 2022. He was born on October 9, 1981 in Long Beach, California to Alex Tomaneng and Pam Travis. Jason loved boating, fishing and his Cleveland sports teams but most of all, he loved spending time with his children. Jason was very outgoing and enjoyed making people laugh....
Theodore "Ted" Stuhldreher
Jul 6, 2022
Theodore "Ted" Stuhldreher, 82, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 with family by his side. He was born on February 4, 1940, in Canton, Ohio to the late Henry and Alma (Daniels) Stuhldreher. In addition to his parents, Ted was preceded in death by his son, Theodore H. Stuhldreher II, and siblings Alvin Sims, Carl Stuhldreher, Caroline Bryan,...
Robert "Bobby" Byers
Jul 5, 2022
Robert “Bobby” Byers was born in Massillon City Hospital on July 21, 1952, to the late William and Gladys Byers. Bobby graduated from Massillon Washington High School with the class of 1970. Growing up in Massillon, he was a member of the YMCA swim team and went on to compete for the Tiger Sharks. Bobby loved competitive swimming and...
James "Mick" Michael Geibel
Jul 5, 2022
James Michael “Mick” Geibel, age 74, passed away on July 05, 2022. He was born in Massillon on September 28, 1947 to the late Charles and Eunice (Gravely) Geibel. He attended Tuslaw High School. Mick served his country in U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for Ohio Paper for many years until his retirement. Mick enjoyed fishing,...
