Nov 6, 2017

Joanne Mildred (Johnson) White of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on Monday, November 6th, 2017 at Affinity Medical Center in Massillon, Ohio. She was born in Massillon on November 9th, 1940 to the late Johnnie Johnson and Lillian (Joiner) Johnson. She graduated from Massillon Washington High School in 1958. Over the years she worked at Perry Rubber, Harry London, and...

Nov 4, 2017

Oscar T. “Blue” Daugherty, age 97 died on Saturday, November 4, 2017 after a brief illness. He was born on September 18, 1920 in Fairview, TN to Henry O. and Dillie B (Stinson) Daugherty. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his step mother Lena (Lampley) Daugherty. 7 brothers, 4 half-brothers, 2 sisters and 2 half...

Nov 4, 2017

Tracy Mae Lutz, 55, lost her battle with cancer on November 4, 2017 after four brave years. She was born on August 24, 1962. A lifelong area resident, Tracy owned and operated The Hair Emporium. She was a member of Brewster United Methodist Church and The Village of Navarre Business Association. She was a warm loving person, who never...

Nov 3, 2017

Ronald “Ronnie” M. Nave, age 80 of Jackson Twp passed away on November 03, 2017. He was born in Massillon on July 18, 1937 to the late Marvin and Eileen Nave. He was a 1955 graduate of Washington High School. He married Marilyn Scheufler Acierno on June 20, 1970 and they shared 47 years together. Ronnie served his country...

Nov 3, 2017

Loxlie Doc Weiford, 88, of Massillon, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, on Friday, November 03, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 8, 1928 in Massillon to the late John and Letha (Snodgrass) Weiford. Doc proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a WWII Veteran. He was...

Nov 3, 2017

Harold Eck, age 90 of Canton passed away November 3, 2017 at the Laurels of Massillon to be with the Lord. He was born January 11, 1927 in Canton to the late Carl and Blanche (Hurless) Eck. He was preceded in death by wife Helen (Pritchard) to whom he was married for 62 years. He is survived by daughter...

Nov 2, 2017

Ryan A. Roberson, 38, passed away on November 2, 2017, following an extended illness. He was born in Massillon on August 26, 1979. Ryan was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1997. He loved cars and trucks and worked as an auto-reconditioner. He was very athletic and loved all sports. Known for his outgoing and social personality;...

Nov 1, 2017

Luella Autery, age 86 of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on November 01, 2017. She was born in Camden, Alabama on June 14, 1931 to the late Osie and Etta Autery. Luella worked at a variety of jobs before retiring from Grove Refrigeration. She was a longtime member of the Church of Anointment in Alliance. Luella...

Nov 1, 2017

Gail L. Grace, 61 of Navarre, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. She was born in Massillon on February 7, 1956 and was a 1974 graduate of Tuslaw High School. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dale Morris and Iris (Shaw) Morris. She was a pharmacy technician for over 40 years and loved interacting with her...

Oct 31, 2017

Mary J. Gehring, 85, passed away in Henderson, NV, on October 31, 2017, following an extended illness. She was born in Minnesota on March 17, 1932 to the late Albert and Mabel (Nelson) Easterday. Mary owned an embroidery business and also a ceramic business. She loved to travel especially to Las Vegas. She is survived by her children, Kelly...

Oct 30, 2017

Robert D. Halter, Sr., 76 of Canton, died as a result of injuries he received while working on a job. He was born on June 10, 1941 in Canton and was the son of the late Robert L. and Nadean (Haley) Halter. He went to Perry High School. For almost 60 years he owned R.D. Halter Excavating, Inc. He...

Oct 29, 2017

Edgar “Ed” D. Greathouse, age 69 of Massillon, passed away on October 29, 2017. He was born in Massillon on July 05, 1948 to the late Arnett and Marlene Greathouse-Kuhn. Ed served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked as a truck driver for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed being with his...

Oct 25, 2017

Omer D. Steffen, age 97 of Massillon, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. He was born on December 15, 1919 in Dalton, Ohio and was the son of the late Simon and Ella (Augsburger) Steffen. Following graduating from Dalton High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during World War II. He married...

Oct 21, 2017

David K. Shaffer, age 50 of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Affinity Medical Center. He was born in Massillon on April 27, 1967 and was a graduate of Washington High School. He worked at Bailey’s West End Corner Market up until the day before his death. He is survived by his mother, Norma Ridenbaugh, his...

Oct 21, 2017

Michelle R. Woods, age 54 of Massillon passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on October 21, 2017. She was born on April 20, 1963 to the late Orin and Hazel Benson. She was a graduate of Washington High School. She married Kenneth Woods on September 05, 1981 and they shared 36 years together. Michelle was the Lead...

Oct 20, 2017

Wanda M. Britton, 86 of North Lawrence, Ohio, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2016. She was born in Massillon on September 22, 1931 and was the daughter of Albert and Estella (Bartz) Mross. She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, the Altar Guild at the church, the Ladies Auxiliary of the North Lawrence Volunteer Fire Department....

Oct 19, 2017

Oct 19, 2017

Fr.Robert G. Gibas, age 86 of Navarre passed away October 19, 2017 at AlterCare of Navarre. He was born May 15, 1931 in Kennelworth, WV to the late Frank J. & Antoinette Gibas. Fr Gibas was a graduate of the University of West Virginia and then entered Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary. He was ordained December 30, 1962 in Youngstown...

Oct 18, 2017

V. Ruth Kannel, 97, passed away on October 18, 2017, following a brief illness. She was born in Peninsula on February 10, 1920 to the late Henry and Catherine (Steele) Wurzbacher. Ruth was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Massillon. She worked for Massillon Savings and Loan, retired from The State of Ohio Unemployment Office in 1990. She...

Oct 16, 2017

Freda Vannoy Woods, 104, of Massillon passed away, Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. Freda was born in Morgantown, West Virginia on Oct. 13, 1913. She was preceded in death by her parents Gaius and Sarah (Fanny) Vannoy; loving husband, Charles Woods Sr.; brothers, Deward, Glen, Gaylord, and Junior; sisters, Madlie, and Dessel; son, Donald Glovas, and grandson, Steven Huff. Freda...