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Lera Jeannette Gessner
Jun 11, 2019
Lera Jeannette Gessner, age 94, of Jackson Township, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. She was born in Massillon on March 16, 1925 the daughter of the late Robert and Elda (Teeple) Rowe. She was raised on a family farm and graduated from Massillon Washington High School. Lera lived 75 years in her home, spending 35 years...
Sheila Marie Myers
Jun 11, 2019
Sheila Marie Myers, 51, passed away unexpectedly on June 11, 2019. She was born in Flint, MI on July 16, 1967. She was a quiet and private person, but known in her medical transcription circles and brought joy into the lives of everyone she met. Sheila is survived by her son, Blake Myers; nephew, Alex and two nieces, Crystal...
Robert R. "Bob" Hahn
Jun 10, 2019
Bob was born October 8, 1927, in Akron, Ohio, to Henry and Helen (Bickey) Hahn. Many of his growing-up years were spent in the Kenmore area of Akron, and he had many endearing stories to share of his neighborhood adventures. He passed away at age 91 on June 10, 2019, at the home of his daughter, Christine Hahn-Pearl, with...
Twila Jean Ormston
Jun 9, 2019
Twila Jean Ormston, 84, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019, following a brief illness. She was born in Navarre on May 4, 1935 to Mahlon C. and Pearl E. (Whitmer) Lint. Jean was a very active member of John Knox Presbyterian Church, North Olmsted, where she served in the Church Choir, Stephen Ministries, Memorial Program and Church Bible...
Pearl Miriam Gardner Garman Hornbrook
Jun 9, 2019
Pearl Gardner Garman Hornbrook of Navarre and a lifelong resident of Massillon, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 9, 2019 at 96 years old. The daughter of Jasper and Mertie Gardner, Pearl was the 2nd youngest of 11 kids. She married Norman Garman and they spent 53 wonderful years, as Pearl said, "I was his girl and he was...
Charles "Charlie" Dovbish, Sr.
Jun 8, 2019
Charles “Charlie” Dovbish, Sr., 87, of Canton, boarded the boat to Heaven rowed by the Angels on Saturday, June 8, 2019. He was born in the Ukraine. Charlie loved fishing, and rowing his boat through the lily pads at Nimisila Lake. He retired from Sugardale. He was an ordained Deacon in the Orthodox faith. No one was more proud...
Betty L Brownlee
Jun 7, 2019
Betty Louise Brownlee, 80, of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord, on June 7, 2019. She was born on May 20, 1939 in New Philadelphia, Ohio to the late Robert and Clara (Yosick) Hency. Betty was a 1957 graduate of of Washington High School and Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1960 where she earned her...
Goldie Louise Clevenger
Jun 7, 2019
Goldie ‘Louise’ Clevenger, age 98, reunited with many friends and family members June 7, 2019. Born March 17, 1921 in New Milton, WV to the late Thomas Jefferson and Olive Esther Boyce. She resided in Massillon and Brewster area most of her life, and was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth, son Charles and brothers Thomas Jr., Robert...
Ernie Highben
Jun 5, 2019
Ernie Highben, 92, of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Ernie was born on February 9, 1927 in Massillon, the son of Andrew and Susan (Pushon) Highben. He was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1945 graduate of Washington High School. Ernie was a United States Marine Corps veteran and proudly served our country during WWII....
Claude J. Lackey
Jun 4, 2019
Claude J. Lackey, 91, of Navarre, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Claude was born on April 12, 1928 in Burkesville, Kentucky, the son of the late Ervin and Zula (Ooten) Lackey. He attended Trinity Gospel Church in Canton. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 5 sisters. He is survived by...
Robert V. Beltz
Jun 4, 2019
Robert Vernon Beltz, 76, passed away on June 4, 2019, following an extended illness. He was born in Canton on September 14, 1942 to Wilmer V. and Darl Lucille (Thomas) Beltz. Robert owned and operated Robert Beltz Quality Footwear in Wadsworth for many years and retired in 2006 from Galehouse Lumber in Doylestown. He was a volunteer fireman with...
Kenneth E. Manson
Jun 2, 2019
Kenneth E. Manson, age 88 of Massillon, passed away on June 02, 2019 after short illness. He was born in Massillon on August 27, 1930 to the late Paul and Dora Manson. He was a 1948 graduate of Washington High School. He married Janice Leighley on June 01, 1951 and they shared 68 years together. Ken served his country...
Mary E. Biehl Dewalt
May 31, 2019
Mary Biehl Dewalt, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, on May 31st. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles P. Biehl and daughter Barbara Biehl. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband Duane Lee Dewalt, son Dan (Mark) Biehl, daughter Laurie (Drew) Maser, step-son Randy (Jerilynn) Dewalt; grandchildren Ben (Liddy), Erin (Jen); step-grandchildren Lauren...
Joan Marie Scharver
May 29, 2019
Joan Marie Scharver, 75, formerly of Canton, passed away on May 29, 2019. She was born in Massillon on January 28, 1944 to the late Paul and Annabell (Pratt) Simon. Joan was a 1962 graduate of Canton Central Catholic and member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in North Canton. In her spare time, she loved spending time with her...
Dale Allen Walterhouse
May 29, 2019
Dale A. Walterhouse, 84, of Massillon, passed away on May 29, 2019. He was born in Upper Sandusky, Ohio on September 21, 1934 to the late John and Fern (Pool) Walterhouse. He married Joanne Klenk on June 15, 1957 and they shared 61 wonderful years together. Dale was a 1957 graduate of Otterbein College. He acquired his Masters of...
Lois M Engle
May 29, 2019
Lois M. Engle, age 92, of East Greenville passed away on May 29, 2019. She was born in Massillon on December 21, 1926; a daughter of the late L.G. and Nellie Duvall. She was a 1944 graduate of Washington High School. After graduation, she was employed by Ecko Products for a brief time. She married Leo Engle in 1948...
David John Crookston
May 29, 2019
David John Crookston, 81, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 29, at home. He was born May 4, 1938, in Massillon, son of the late Frances Pryor and David Crookston. As a lifelong resident, he graduated 33rd in his class from Massillon Washington High School in 1956. David then obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Capital University...
Travis J Brown
May 27, 2019
Travis J. Brown, age 86, of Massillon passed away on May 27, 2019, surrounded by family. He was born in Hix, WV, on March 2, 1933; a son to the late Howard and Lillian Brown. Travis was an independent local and long distance truck driver for many years. He served in the U.S. Army and Marines during the Korean...
Lucille A. Rogich
May 25, 2019
Lucille “Ljubica” Rogich, age 95, born April 22, 1924, fell asleep in the Lord, on May 25, 2019, after a brief illness. Born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio, by her parents, Stanko and Anna Matevich, with her seven brothers and sisters. Her parents immigrated to the United States in 1917 from the village Krstinje, in Serbian Krajina territory of...
Cheryl Jean Terry
May 25, 2019
Cheryl Jean Terry, age 60 of Massillon passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019. She was born in Brunswick, OH on April 24, 1959 to June and the late Leonard Vavra. She was a 1977 graduate of Brunswick High School. She married Vincent K. Terry on June 01, 1996 and they shared almost 23 years together. Cheryl was a...
