Mark Carlton Durkee
Jan 19, 2022
Mark Carlton Durkee, D.D.S., Ph.D. Massillon, Ohio- Mark Carlton Durkee, D.D.S., Ph.D., age 65, quietly passed away at home on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Mark was born in Germany on January 11, 1957 and was preceded in death by his father, Frank P. Durkee, and mother, Carol (Smiley) Durkee. Survivors include his wife, J. Suzanne Durkee of Massillon, OH,...
Eva L Holt
Jan 19, 2022
Eva L. Holt, 90, of Navarre passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Eva was born on August 8, 1931, in Martins Ferry, Ohio to the late Joseph and Clara (Smith) Mchenry. The pride of Eva’s life was her large family. She married William Holt on May 13, 1948 and they shared 59 beautiful years of marriage. Left to...
Dennis Glenn Bradley
Jan 18, 2022
Dennis Glenn Bradley, 63 of Massillon, was called to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. He was born on April 13, 1958, to the late David and Henrietta (Peoples) Bradley, Sr. He was a 1976 graduate of Massillon Washington High School and went on to attend The Ohio State University before enlisting in the United States Army...
Stephen M. Combs
Jan 18, 2022
Stephen M. Combs, 70, of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2022. He was born on October 15, 1951 in Massillon to the late Omer and Betty (Hayes) Combs. Stephen was a 1969 graduate of Washington High School and a former member of Massillon Baptist Temple. He worked as a crane man/furnace operator for...
Catherine Haubert
Jan 18, 2022
Catherine Haubert, 97, of Massillon, passed away peacefully at her home on January 18, 2022. She was born on August 18, 1924 in Massillon to the late Mark and Mary (Barich) Turkall. She was a graduate of Washington High School. Catherine was also a life-long member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Massillon where she was a member of...
Ivory L. Benjamin
Jan 17, 2022
Ivory Lee Milton Benjamin, 83 of Massillon Ohio passed away on January 17, 2022. He was born to Oralee Bodiford Benjamin and Greeley Milton in Luverne, Alabama, on December 8, 1938. He was a 1958 graduate of Washington High School. Ivory was a star running back for the Massillon Tiger Football Team, Ivory had many accomplishments while playing football...
Ronald "Ron" A. Knobloch
Jan 17, 2022
Ronald “Ron” A. Knobloch Sr. age 69 of Jackson Twp. Went home to be with his personal Lord and Savior – Jesus Christ (not Mohammed), and his Mom and Dad, on Monday, January 17, 2022. He was born in Wooster, Ohio on May 13, 1952 to the late Ivan P. Knobloch and Lois E. (Hranko) Knobloch. He was a...
Richard Edward Wiles
Jan 16, 2022
Richard Edward Wiles passed away at his home in Canton on January 16th, 2022. He spent his last days surrounded by his beloved dog, Bella, and many loved ones. Rick was born December 12, 1951, in Clarksburg West Virginia to Josephine and James Wiles. From a very early age he developed a love of the arts and the outdoors....
Norma Jean Gleason
Jan 16, 2022
Norma Jean Gleason, 94, passed away peacefully in her home on January 16, 2022. Norma was born and raised in Massillon, Ohio and a graduate of Washington High School. She is the daughter of Mayme and Gail Eckard. Norma is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Stephen D. Gleason Sr., her sister Doris Rudy, and her son-in-law, Robert...
Gerald "Jerry" Vanaskey (N8Bm)
Jan 16, 2022
GERALD “JERRY” VANASKEY (N8BM) August 24, 1942 – January 16, 2022 Gerald “Jerry” Vanaskey, at the age of 79, was welcomed into the loving arms of our Savior Jesus Christ. Jerry was born to John and Ann Vanaskey (Hunter) in Youngstown, Ohio, where he was raised. Upon graduation from high school, Jerry enlisted in the Air Force and spent...
Bishop Juanita Bledsoe
Jan 16, 2022
Bishop Juanita Bledsoe 84, a resident of Canton, Ohio, transitioned from earth to glory to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 16, 2022 surrounded with love by her family. She was the second child born to the late Allen and Geneva Lucious on July 18, 1937 in Wheeling, West Virginia. In 1954 she met and married the love...
Janice A. Manson
Jan 15, 2022
Janice A. Manson, 88, passed away on January 15, 2022 following an extended illness. She was born in Brewster on March 10, 1933 to the late Forest Blaine and Mildred (Johns) Leighley. Jan was a retired cook for the Massillon City Schools. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Eagles, Aire 190, Massillon and Holy...
Anna Mae Peters
Jan 15, 2022
Anna Mae Peters, 78, left this world surrounded by her loving family on January 15, 2022. She was born in Canton on April 13, 1943 to the late Lester O. and Helen Mae (Burnell) Custer. Anna was a 1961 graduate of Perry High School and retired from Nickle’s Bakery in 1999. She loved to camp, have potlucks, play Texas...
Richard T. Mcfarlane
Jan 15, 2022
Richard T. “Todd” McFarlane, 71, passed away on January 15, 2022 surrounded by family, following an extended illness. He was born in Canton on July 28, 1950 to the late James and Lois (Thompson) McFarlane. Retiring from Patriot Steel in 2018, Todd was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church. He was dedicated to his family. He enjoyed going...
Kathryn Aldawna Hammel
Jan 14, 2022
Kathryn Aldawna Hammel, 57, of New Franklin, went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 14, 2022, following a short battle with Covid. Kathryn was born on May 17, 1964, in Canton, Ohio the daughter of Albert and Crystal (Johnson) Thomas. She was a 1982 graduate of Washington High School. Kathryn received a bachelor’s degree in Electronics’...
Julie Ann Heck
Jan 14, 2022
Julie Ann Heck, 65, passed away unexpectedly on January 14th, 2022 following a brief illness. She was born in Massillon on April 21st, 1956 to the late William and Irene (Dominick) Metzger. A 1974 graduate of Washington High School, she was dedicated to her family. Julie enjoyed camping and fishing at the family camp site in Marblehead. She is...
Kenneth "Kenny" Lee Boyd
Jan 14, 2022
Kenneth “Kenny” Lee Boyd, age 59 of Massillon passed away after a lengthy illness. He was born on May 26, 1962 to the late Harold and Willie (Meade) Boyd. He attended West Holmes High School. He married Carie L. Smith-Taylor on April 22, 2011 and she survives. Kenny was a musician thru and thru. He played lead guitar with...
David E. Scharver
Jan 13, 2022
David E. Scharver, 90, of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022. David was born on October 7, 1931, in Massillon, the son of the late Roy and Elsie (Kurner) Scharver. He was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1950 graduate of Washington High School. David was a United States Air Force veteran and proudly served during...
Steven F. Neutzling
Jan 13, 2022
Steven F. Neutzling, 71, passed away due to a progressive illness on January 13, 2022. He was born on Canton on July 30, 1950 to the late Elmer and Helen (Scott) Neutzling. Steven was a veteran of The United States Airforce and formerly employed with Timken Roller Bearing Co., graduated from Stark Technical College, and was formerly employed with...
Judith M. Wigginton
Jan 13, 2022
Judith M. Wigginton, 84, passed away on January 13, 2022. She was born in Massillon on September 6, 1937 to the late Jack and Virginia (Welch) Roesch. Judith was a life time member of St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church. A retired teacher from Northwest Schools, she was a dedicated mother, grandmother and friend. She was an avid reader and scrap...
