John A. Copeland
Dec 16, 2017
John A. Copeland, age 56; of North Lawrence passed away on December 16, 2017. He was born on January 16, 1961 to Mary and the late Ralph Copeland in Massillon. He was a 1979 graduate of Fairless High School. He married Joy V. George on October 29, 1983 and she survives. John owned and operated John Anthony’s Repair. He...
Paul Edward Schoenfeld
Dec 16, 2017
Paul Edward Schoenfeld went to be with the Lord on December 16, 2017. He was born on December 15, 1954. He was preceded in death by his mother Evelyn Schoenfeld. He is survived by his best friend and devoted wife Connie Schoenfeld; his children Miranda (Sam) Marsh and Matt Schoenfeld; his grandchildren Kolton and Audrey; his father Paul Schoenfeld;...
Tom Weisgarber
Dec 16, 2017
Adam Thomas “Tom” Weisgarber, Sr., age 78 of Massillon, passed away at his home with his family at his side. He was born in Massillon on July 31, 1939 and was the son of the late Adam and Dorothy (Conger) Weisgarber. Tom owned and operated Weisgarber Trucking and was a member of Sixteen St. John’s Church. Along with his...
Wanda L. Gutshall
Dec 13, 2017
Wanda L, Gutshall, 87 of Massillon, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Rose Lane. She was born on January 5, 1930 in Massillon and was the daughter of the late Carl and Beatrice Lehman. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Gutshall and her sister Neuma Ridgley....
Larry B Shanklin
Dec 12, 2017
Larry B. Shanklin age 80 of Massillon passed away December 12, 2017. Larry was born April 11, 1937 in Massillon to the late Blake & Lucille (Simon) Shanklin. He was a 1955 graduate of Central Catholic High School, served in the Army and received an Honorable Discharge. He retired from Eaton Mfg. in Quality Control. He was a member...
Wilma Carolyn Prunty
Dec 11, 2017
Wilma Carolyn Prunty,80, of Massillon, passed away on December 11, 2017. She was born on October 24, 1937 to the late Lincoln and Evelyn (Tate) Zinn. Carolyn married Thomas J. Prunty on June 29, 1957. They shared 60 loving years together. She will be deeply by her husband Thomas; children Jason Prunty, Tina (Marc) Majzoub, and Gregory Prunty' 5...
Gayle Grant
Dec 11, 2017
Gayle J. (Lung) Grant, 56 of Massillon, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017 at the Cleveland Clinic surrounded by her family. She was born on December 13, 1960 in Massillon. She graduated from Washington High School with the class of 1979 and she was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ. She was preceded in death...
Larry Gamble
Dec 11, 2017
Larry K. Gamble was born in Massillon, Ohio to the late Cecil and Ethel Gamble on March 21, 1950. He passed from this life to eternity on Monday, December 11, 2017. Larry accepted Christ at an early age at the Friendship Baptist Church of Massillon. He later united with the Shiloh Baptist Church of Massillon where he was a...
Walter R. Lehman, Jr.
Dec 10, 2017
Walter R. Lehman, Jr., 73, passed away suddenly on December 10, 2017 at Affinity Hospital. He was born in Chelsea, MA to the late Walter R & Teresa (Caliendo) Lehman, Sr. Walt worked in automotive sales all around the Stark & Summit Counties. He loved to play Santa for groups and area events. Known for his outgoing personality, Walt...
Ruth E. Geyer
Dec 10, 2017
Ruth E. Geyer, 89, passed away on December 10, 2017. She was born in Canton on July 7, 1928 to the late Clarence and Edna May (Aldinger) Frederick. Ruth was a graduate of Timken High School, Class of 1947, worked for The Hoover Company and was a member of First Church of The Resurrection. She loved to knit, sew,...
Dorothy Maxine Ginther
Dec 10, 2017
Dorothy Maxine Ginther, 88, formerly of Massillon, passed away on December 10, 2017 at Smithville Western Care Center in Wooster. Dorothy was born on August 10, 1929 in Massillon, Ohio to the late Stanton and Mary (Brothers) Woods. She married Richard Ginther on May 6th, 1950. They shared 64 years together before his passing in 2014. Dorothy was a...
Carol Kay Janson
Dec 10, 2017
Carol Kay Janson, 77, of Navarre, went home to be with the Lord, on December 10, 2017 after a brief illness. Carol was born on October 13, 1940 in Massillon, Ohio to the late Daniel and Mildred (Frank) Luckring. She married Arthur “Art” Janson on August 8, 1997. They shared 20 loving years together. Carol worked for Massillon Container...
Patricia Ann Meola
Dec 10, 2017
Patricia A. Meola, 87, passed away on December 10, 2017, following an extended illness. She was born in Massillon to the late Martin & Esther Scalley on July 11, 1930. Pat was a very private person. She loved her family, Tennis and doing cross word puzzles. She is survived by her husband, Anthony S. Meola; three children, Martin (Dee)...
Kevin C. Laudermilt
Dec 10, 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...
Kirk Patrick Bing
Dec 9, 2017
Kirk P. Bing, 50 of Perry Township, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017. Kirk was born on December 29, 1966 in Canton, the son of the late Irwin and Billie (Ford) Bing. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Perry High School. Kirk worked for Ameridial. He was an avid Cleveland Indians fan and...
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,...
Doris A. Edwards
Dec 8, 2017
Doris A. Edwards, 92 of North Lawrence, passed away Friday, December 8, 2017. Doris was born on June 23, 1925 in Wellsville, Ohio the daughter of Emerson L. and Zona W. Miller. She was a lifelong resident of the area. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald J. Edwards, Sr. and sister, Tilly....
