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Stephen "Snuffy" Thomas Smith
Jul 19, 2013
Stephen "Snuffy" T. Smith, age 60, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2013. He was born to the late Thomas and Eileen Smith in Massillon on December 10, 1952. Stephen was a 1971 graduate of Central Catholic High School, where he met his future wife Annette and they were married on August 4, 1979. Steve owned and operated Steve's...
Ronald D. Wright
Jul 18, 2013
Ronald D. Wright, age 81 passed away, Thursday, July 18, 2013 at Community Hospice House, New Philadelphia, following an extended illness. He was born in East Sparta on March 12, 1932 to the late Samuel & Lucille (Slutz) Wright. Ronald retired from Ashland Oil in 1993. He was avid Massillon Football fan, a Past President of the Massillon Booster...
Lorene J. Gearhart
Jul 18, 2013
MLorene J. Gearhart, age 77 of Canton, went Home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 18, 2013. She was born in Massillon on September 2, 1935 and was the daughter of the late Charles and Irene (Heiser) Moyer. She attended the Sanctuary of God church. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and friends. Along with...
Richard H. James
Jul 14, 2013
Richard H. James age 82 of Massillon passed away July 14, 2013 at Stone Crossing. He was born August 11, 1930 in Kenton, OH to the late Byron & Gladys (Spencer) James. Dick received an honorable discharge from the Air Force. He was employed by State Farm Claims for 35 years and retired in 1992. He was a member...
Kevin Russell Krug
Jul 14, 2013
Kevin Krug, age 49 passed away in his home on July 14, 2013. He was born to Carolyn Krug and the late Robert Krug in Massillon on August 29, 1963. He was a 1982 graduate of Tuslaw High School. Kevin was a welder in Orville. In his spare time Kevin enjoyed hunting, golfing and NASCAR. He is survived by...
John F. Slutz
Jul 13, 2013
John F. Slutz, age 70, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly at Affinity Medical Center. He was born in Massillon on April 29, 1943 to the late Martin W. & Anna M. (McKitrick) Slutz. John worked as a Production Manager for Perry Rubber/ Ansel - Perry until his retirement in 2000. He was a member of Moose Lodge 481 and...
Irene Lillian Ukleja
Jul 12, 2013
Irene Lillian Ukleja, age 87 of Navarre, passed away Friday, July 12, 2013 at Altercare of Navarre. Irene was born on March 7, 1926 in Cleveland the daughter of John and Cecelia (Krankowski) Juzkiewicz. Irene grew up in Cleveland and moved to Navarre in 1992. She worked for the Cleveland School District, Peterson Nut Co. and Kichler Lighting Co....
Richard "Rick" Allen Yarnell
Jul 11, 2013
Richard "Rick" A. Yarnell, age 57, of Navarre, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, July 11, 2013, following an extended illness. He was born in Massillon on April 25, 1956 to the late James C. & Ruth E. (McCarty) Yarnell. "Rick" was a member of Anchor Baptist Church, where he sang in the choir. He was devoted...
John D. Hughes
Jul 11, 2013
John D. (Donald) Hughes 89 of Massillon passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2013. John was born on December 13, 1923 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to Courtland and Myrtle (Hancock) Hughes. He was honorably discharged from the United States Navy having served during WWII. He returned from the service and married the love of his life, Joyce E. Northrop on...
Blaine E. Byer
Jul 10, 2013
Blaine E. Byer age 93, of Perry Heights, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. Blaine was born on November 2, 1919 in Massillon, the son of William Byer and Lydia (Studer) Marang. Blaine was a lifelong resident of Richville and Perry Heights. He worked for the Timken Co....
Peter Scharver
Jul 10, 2013
Peter Scharver, age 54 of Massillon, passed away Thursday. He was the son of Peter & Thelma (Miller) Scharver. He had worked for Republic Steel. There are no public services planned. Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory (330) 833-3222
Charlotte L. Gerstenslager
Jul 10, 2013
Charlotte L. Gerstenslager age 76 of Massillon passed away Wednesday July 10, 2013 at University Hospital. Charlotte was born May 3, 1937 in Dover to the late Charles & Lillian (Walther) Steiner. She was a 1955 graduate of Washington High School. Charlotte and Mike started Gerstenslager Construction in 1960. From the very beginning she was at Mike's side helping...
Virginia A. Geisinger
Jul 9, 2013
Virginia A. Geisinger, age 83 of Massillon, died on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at Rose Lane Health Care Center. She was born on June 2, 1930 in Richville, Ohio and was the daughter of the late George and Goldie (Porter) Matthews. Virginia was a 1948 graduate of Washington High School and was a proud member of the Tiger Swing...
Debra Sue Keller
Jul 8, 2013
Debra Sue Keller, age 55 went home to be with the Lord on July 8, 2013. She was born on May 10, 1958 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to Gene and Vieva Massie. She was a 1976 graduate of Washington High School. Debra enjoyed animals and spending time outdoors, canoeing, camping and fishing. She is survived by her sons Shawn...
June Marie Zimmer
Jul 7, 2013
June Marie Zimmer, age 86 passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2013 at Hanover House in Perry Township. She was born on June 07, 1927 to the late Raymond and Marie (Witt) Engler in Nanitcoke, Pennsylvania. She was married to Raymond D. Zimmer for more than 50 years until his passing on January 4, 2009. June earned a degree...
Phyllis E. Frew
Jul 7, 2013
Phyllis E. Frew, age 85 of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2013 at Rose Lane Nursing Home. She was born on July 13, 1927 in Rumney, NH and was the daughter of the late Max and Eleanor (Davis) Percy. Along with her parents and three brothers, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack. She is...
Frances M. Brady
Jul 5, 2013
Frances M. Brady, age 94 of Massillon, died on Friday, July 5, 2013 at Meadow Wind Health Care Center. She was born on February 14, 1919 in Marshallville, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Ralph and Rose (Britton) Indorf. She had worked for the former Perry Rubber Company. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death...
Richard "Rocky" Rohn
Jul 4, 2013
Richard "Rocky" Rohn, Jr., age 63 of Massillon, died on Thursday, July 4, 2013. He was born on November 16, 1949 in Massillon and was the son of the late Richard R. and Melva (Hicks) Rohn, Sr. He was a 1969 graduate of Washington High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Germany. For 24...
Darbie Barrett
Jul 2, 2013
Darbie Barrett age 44 of Massillon passed away July 2, 2013. Darbie was born April 23, 1969 in Canton to George & Ruth (Byers) Peters. She graduated from Washington High School in 1987. Family was very important to her. She was the cohesive bond, loved to cook, tend to the kids and bring everyone together. Her father George Peters...
Mckinley Roy Mcpherson
Jul 2, 2013
McKinley Roy McPherson McKinley Roy McPherson departed this life on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 after an extended illness. He was born May 4, 1935 to the late Anna (Williams Webb) and Winders McPherson in Massillon, Ohio. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Mattie Lee (Ruffin) McPherson, one daughter, Damita"MiMi"Ruffin, 6 brothers; George Denson, Willie...
