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Nola J Kircher
Nov 5, 2019
Nola Jean (Meyer) Kircher, 85, of Massillon, joined her heavenly family on November 5, 2019. She was born on February 5, 1934 in Navarre to the late Walter and Mildred (Martin) Meyer. She married the love of her life, Joseph Kircher on February 11, 1956, enjoying 63 wonderful years before his passing in August. Together, they leave behind the...
Shirley E. Barnhart
Nov 5, 2019
Shirley E. Barnhart, 79, of Tuscarawas Township, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. Shirley was born on May 20, 1940 in Massillon the daughter of the late Walter and Josephine Brown. Shirley loved to travel. She also had a special love for children. Shirley loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. Along with her parents, she was...
Helen P. Keller
Nov 4, 2019
Helen P. Keller, 83, of Detroit, MI, passed away on November 4, 2019, unexpectedly. She was born in Massillon on September 12, 1936 to Albert and Lucille (Perkins) Keller. Helen was a graduate of Washington High School, was a member of St. Paul Church of God in Christ. She moved to Akron then to Detroit. She is survived by...
Howard "Howdy" D. Stansberger
Nov 3, 2019
Howard "Howdy" Stansberger passed from this life on Sunday, November 3, 2019, at the age of 99 at Amherst Meadows. He was the son of Mary and James "Red" Stansberger, and his siblings were Carl Stansberger, Velda Stansberger, and Donna Stansberger. Having lived through most of the 20th century, Howard experienced its biggest events: Prohibition, WWII, and The Atomic...
Donna M. Curtis
Nov 1, 2019
Donna M. Curtis, age 87 of Massillon, passed away on, Friday, November 01, 2019. She was born on June 07, 1932 to the late Arthur and Margaret (Fisher) Henry. She married Bernard L. Curtis on February 17, 1962 and they shared 41 years together until his passing in 2003. Donna was a production worker at Perry Rubber for 35...
Dale E Beatty
Nov 1, 2019
Dale E. Beatty, age 89, of Perry Township passed away on November 1, 2019. He was born on February 25, 1930, in Mannington, West Virginia; a son of the late Russell and Margaret (Crim) Beatty. He graduated from Fairmount State College and received his MA from West Virginia University. Dale served in the U.S. Navy from 1951-1955. He had...
Grace Ann Sakel
Oct 31, 2019
Grace Ann (Trump) Sakel, age 69, of Canton, passed away Oct. 31. Grace was born on Nov. 27, 1949 in Canton, Ohio. She graduated from Glenwood High School in 1967 and completed her Bachelor’s degree from Mount Union College in 1971. She was a proud retiree from The Hoover Company in North Canton, after a 30 year career. She...
Frances C. Karr
Oct 31, 2019
Frances C. Karr, 84, passed away on October 31, 2019 with her daughters by her side. She was born on August 11, 1935 in Cadiz, Ohio to the late Francis and Mary (Sproull) Tarbert and grew up on the family farm with her two brothers and two sisters. Frances retired from Central States Can after 30 years of service...
Gary Lee Parker
Oct 29, 2019
Gary Lee Parker, 78, passed away on October 29, 2019, following an extended illness. He was born in Canton on June 12, 1941 to Vernon and Ora Lea (Estes) Parker. Gary was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, McKinley Lodge 431, F&AM and AASRM, Valley of Canton. He was a retiree of The Timken Co. and Conway Express....
Larry Deane Fry
Oct 29, 2019
Larry Deane Fry, age 76 passed away on October 29, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to the late Ray and Leona (Van Dyne) Fry. Larry attended E.A. Jones Jr. High School and Washington High School. He married Judith Matheny on Feb 26, 1965 and they shared 54 years together. Larry served his country in the...
Velma Maxine Stafford
Oct 28, 2019
Velma Maxine Stafford, 73, passed away on October 28, 2019, following an extended illness. She was born in Virginia Beach, VA on January 30, 1946. Velma received her BS in Business Administration from Virginia State University and retired from American Benefits. She was a member of The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Canton, Dueber Extension. She was very hardworking...
Leona Mae Grant
Oct 27, 2019
Leona Mae Grant, 80, of Massillon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born on July 20, 1939 in Massillon, the daughter of the Corless and Irene (Beihl) Patrick. She a lifelong resident of Massillon. Leona retired from the Massillon Independent. She loved country music and tending to her flower gardens. Her...
Zachary B. Markijohn
Oct 26, 2019
Zachary B. Markijohn, 32, of Perry Township, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 26, 2019. Zach was born on May 8, 1987 in Canton, the son of Bruce L. and Julie M. (Teppo) Markijohn, Jr. He was a 2006 Perry High School graduate and a United States Army veteran. Zach was a biomedical technician. He was a very free-spirited...
Micheal Shane Douglass
Oct 26, 2019
Micheal Shane Douglass, 45, passed away unexpectedly on October 26, 2019, following a lengthy illness. He was born on February 9, 1974 in Twentynine Palms, CA to the late Frederick Douglass and the late Cynthia Gardner. Mike was a graduate of Lockney High School, in Lockney, TX and served in The United States Army, 82nd ABN DIVISION. He is...
Roger Klever
Oct 25, 2019
Roger Klever, 72 of Massillon, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019. He was the son of the late Roger and Cordelia Klever. Roger attended Tuslaw High School, was a veteran in the Marine Corp. He worked at the Hoover Company and Massillon City Schools. He is survived by sisters, Mary Klever, Rose Martin, and Lori Arner, and several nieces,...
Sherry Lee Mackey
Oct 23, 2019
Sherry (McKee) Mackey 56 of Canton, passed away peacefully late Wednesday evening October 23, 2019 with her daughter Carissa and son Joshua by her side. Sherry was the daughter of the late Charles & Marjorie McKee. Sherry was a very compassionate and caring person who was loved and will be deeply missed by those who knew her. She is...
Jacqueline Marie Hedrick
Oct 23, 2019
Jacqueline Marie (Gallo) Hedrick, 28, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. Jacquie was born December 20, 1990 in Canton, Ohio. We’ve all heard the cliché “she lights up the room when she walks in” - but Jacquie IGNITED the room! Her sparkling blue eyes, her infectious smile, the genuine and pure love she...
Glen D. Tissot
Oct 21, 2019
"TOGETHER AGAIN" Glen D. Tissot, 84, of Massillon, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Glen was born on October 31, 1934 in Massillon, the son of the late Arthur and Florence (Roush) Tissot. He was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a graduate of Washington High School. Glen was a United States Army...
Gretchen Ann Kemp
Oct 21, 2019
Gretchen Ann Kemp, 67, passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2019. She was born in Massillon, on December 7, 1951 to Homer and Gertrude (Stranger) Venables. Gretchen was a very loving and dedicated mother. She is survived by her husband, Douglas Kemp; children, Bridget Haverstock, Shawn Venables, Brandon (Amanda Ring) Kemp and Jason Kemp; grandchildren, Diamond, Shawn Jr, Audra,...
Marita A. Hauenstein
Oct 20, 2019
Marita A. Hauenstein, age 83, of Massillon passed away on October 20, 2019, surrounded by family at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. She was born on June 9, 1936, in Massillon; a daughter to the late Harvey and Margaret Noftsinger. She was a graduate of Fairless High School. She was employed at Beltino’s (Heinz) for 27 years, retiring in 1999....
