David E. Hayes
Jan 22, 2022
David E. Hayes, 82, passed away on January 22, 2022. He was born in Canton on September 18, 1939 to the late Karl F. and Alma (Dexter) Hayes. A veteran of The United States Army serving from 1963-1965, he retired from the Timken Company. David was dedicated to his family and an avid OSU Fan. He is survived by...
David R. Gleason
Jan 22, 2022
David R. Gleason, 68, of Massillon, passed away at his home on January 22, 2022 after a lengthy illness. He was born on December 8, 1953 in Berea, Ohio to the late Jerry and Alice (Wiskofske) Gleason. Dave grew up in Venezuela, South America where he spent the majority of his childhood and if you asked Dave about it,...
Joe Manos
Jan 21, 2022
Joe Manos, age 95, passed away on January 21, 2022. He was born in Canton, Ohio on December 27, 1926, to the late Harry and Despina (Moumtjoglou) Manos Sr. He was a 1945 graduate of Timken High School. Joe proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He married Norma Larson on February 19, 1955...
Jerry Lee Kester
Jan 20, 2022
Jerry Lee Kester, 70, of Canton, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022. Jerry was born on November 20, 1951, in Warren, Ohio the son of the late Lawrence and Ruby (Cumberledge) Kester. Jerry was a truck driver and drove for many trucking companies. He retired as a driver for General Transport. Jerry loved working on cars, of which...
Marcus Tyrone Burnley-Daniels
Jan 20, 2022
Infant Marcus Tyrone Burnley-Daniels, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 20, 2022. Marcus’s family church was at Friendship Baptist Church in Massillon. He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Paulette Daniels. He is survived by his parents, Breann Daniels, and Marcus Burnley; grandmother, Tiffany Daniels; grandfathers, Lance Long and Kyle Dabney; great-grandmother...
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’...
