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Sue Anne Stinespring
Dec 8, 2017
Sue Anne Stinespring, 82, of Massillon, passed away on December 8, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Sue was born on May 5, 1935 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to the late Charles and Marie (Danser) Daley. She attended Kent State College for two years where she was also on their swim team. Sue married the love of her life...
William Yatsko
Dec 8, 2017
William “Bill” Yatsko, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 8, 2017. He was born in Massillon on February 9, 1929, the son of the late John and Suzana (Elavsky) Yatsko. Bill retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 29 years. He also worked many 2nd jobs through the years including barbering and laying flooring....
Mary Frances Strukel
Dec 8, 2017
Mary F. Strukel age 81 of Massillon, passed away on Friday, December, 8, 2017. She was born in Massillon, Ohio on October 23, 1936 to the late Francis and Mary (Bell) Nemeth. She graduated from Massillon Washington High School in 1954. Mary worked at Republic Steel, the Massillon City Schools, the Timken Company, the College of Wooster and the...
Eileen P. Zeller
Dec 8, 2017
Eileen P. Zeller, 84, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017, following an extended illness. She was born in Massillon on July 11, 1933 to the late Frank J. and Beulah (Harmon) Laps. She was a member of St. Barbara’s Catholic Church. Eileen is survived by her children, Kathleen Zeller, Kriss (Lisa) Zeller and Frank (Kathleen) Zeller; grandchildren, Corinne,...
Pauline C. Miller
Dec 7, 2017
Pauline C. Miller, 97 of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017. She was born on August 11, 1920 in Massillon and was the daughter of the late Jerome and Adeline (McGinnis) Schmidt. Pauline served her country during WWII with the WAC division of the U.S. Army. She worked for many years as a monitor at Gorrell Elementary...
Ernest Bubby Knight
Dec 7, 2017
Ernest “Bubby” E. Knight, JR., 61, of Massillon, passed away on December 7, 2017. Bubby was born on January 5, 1956 to the late Ernest E. and Betty (Graybill) Knight, SR. He married Joy Talkington on April 12, 1987. They shared 30 loving years together. Bubby was a graduate of Tuslaw High School. He was currently employed with Brewster...
Aaron C. Laudermilt
Dec 7, 2017
Aaron C. Laudermilt, age 18 passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017 and his brother Kevin C. Laudermilt, 16 passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Aaron was born on August 12, 1999 in Canton, Ohio and Kevin was born on September 9, 2001 in Canton, Ohio. They were both students at...
Agnes Joan Delellis
Dec 7, 2017
Agnes Joan DeLellis, 88 of Ashland, formerly of Massillon, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017. Joan was born on November 3, 1929 in Franklin, NJ the daughter of Paul and Sophie (Franek) Zidek. She was a woman of devout faith, constantly encouraging and praying for others. Joan was a devoted wife and mother and enjoyed spending time with family...
Thomas R. Scharver
Dec 6, 2017
Thomas R. Scharver, 79, passed away on December 6, 2017 following an extended illness. He was born in North Canton to the late Harold L. and Anna Mae (Dennis) Scharver on August 31, 1938. A graduate of North Canton High School, Class of 1956, Tom was a veteran of the United States Army, retired from Timken Company after 42...
Debra Jean Johnson
Dec 5, 2017
Debra Jean Johnson, 55 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Debra was born on December 7, 1961 in Canton, the daughter of George and Shelby (Gatten) Carson. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1980 graduate of Glen Oak High School. Debra worked at Fisher’s for 26 years. She loved antiques and flea markets....
George Bekich
Dec 4, 2017
George Bekich, age 86 of Canal Fulton passed away Monday December 04, 2017. He was born in Allegheny PA. on April 15, 1931 to the late Milan and Dorothy Bekich. He was an avid golfer, bowler, and loved nothing more than watching his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers. George retired from Republic Steel in 1995 and enjoyed working for Barbato’s Flowers...
Justin A. Savage
Dec 3, 2017
Justin Andrew Savage, age 31, was born to Randy and Gretchen (Muir) Savage on November 11, 1986 in Pittsburgh, PA. Justin passed from this earth to his eternal home in Heaven, where it was his joy and expectation to arrive, from Wexford, PA. We picture Justin jumping and leaping his way through the streets of Heaven. He is survived...
Ellen Yohn
Dec 2, 2017
Ellen Yohn, age 72; of Massillon, passed away on December 02, 2017. She was born February 05, 1945 to the late Leroy and Lenora Conkle. She was a 1963 graduate of Washington High School. Ellen retired from Echo Products. She loved her pets, camping and ceramics. Ellen is survived by her children Robert Yohn and Cheryl Scherban; sisters Mary...
Bruce Peter Herron
Dec 1, 2017
Bruce P. Herron, 81, of Navarre, passed away on December 1, 2017 with his family by his side. He was born on December 21, 1935 in Belington, West Virginia to the late Charles and Rosetta (Yeager) Herron. Bruce proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He married MaryAnn Mattevi on May 12, 1956....
Lezora B. (Peewee) Young
Nov 29, 2017
Lezora B. Young (PeeWee), 61, went home to be with the Lord on November 29, 2017, following a brief illness. She was born in Massillon on July 26, 1956 to the late Eddie and Kizzy (Whitfield) Chandler. Lezora is survived by her daughters, Annette M. Davis of Columbus and Stacy (James) Daniels of Akron; six grandchildren, Montia, Montez, Montoyia,...
Matthew A. Shelt
Nov 29, 2017
Matthew A. Shelt age 24, of Massillon Ohio passed away unexpectedly on November 29, 2017. He was born in Canton, OH on March 10, 1993. Matt was a 2012 graduate of Washington High School. He was an avid cross country runner and a 4 year letterman. Matt was very lively, loved track, swimming, animals, and being outdoors. He spoke...
Joan M. Feichter
Nov 29, 2017
Joan M. Feichter, 87 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017. Joan was born on July 30, 1930 in Massillon, the daughter of the late Ralph and Katherine (Girt) Feichter. Joan was a 1948 Washington High School graduate. She retired from Republic Steel where she worked as a secretary for many years. Joan enjoyed taking care of her...
Dolores Muzi
Nov 29, 2017
Dolores J. Muzi, 95, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2017. She was born in Massillon on December 9, 1921 to the late Ira and Vera (Wodtly) Spangler. A lifelong Massillon resident, she worked as a cook at the Elks. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother. She enjoyed people and never met a stranger. She is survived by...
Charles G. Defibaugh
Nov 28, 2017
Charles G. Defibaugh, Sr., age 67 of Dalton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at his home. He was born on February 7, 1950 in Elkins, WV and was the son of the late Elmer and Charlotte Ash. He served his country with the United States Marines and went on to be a social worker with...
Veryl "Ed" Turskey
Nov 27, 2017
Veryl “Ed” Turskey of Massillon passed away at home surrounded by family at the age of 81 on Monday, November 27, 2017 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on December 21, 1935 in Massillon, Ohio. Veryl’s life revolved around being with his family. He especially loved the family fishing trips to Southview Cottages at Rice Lake,...
