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Gregory Paul Godar
Jan 27, 2022
Gregory Paul Godar was born on June 24th, 1959, to Charles and Barbara (Rininger) Godar. Greg was the middle child between sister Paula, brother Steven, and younger siblings Doug and Sandra. His siblings recognized his “bossy” management skills at an early age. He honed those skills in his professional career. His internal drive is evident in his children, Sean,...
Merle Swartzentruber
Jan 27, 2022
On Thursday, January 27, 2022, Merle Swartzentruber, husband and father of 4 children, went home to be with the Lord at the age of 78. Merle was born in Millersburg on March 12, 1943. He married Sara Ann Miller, and they raised 3 sons, Jeff, Todd, and Brent, and a daughter Brenda. Merle later married Judy Yoder. Merle loved...
Dan A. Dunn
Jan 27, 2022
Dan A. Dunn, 65, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 27, 2022. Dan was born on April 7, 1956, in Massillon, the son of the late Howard and Betty Jane (Pickens) Dunn. He was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1974 graduate of Washington High School, where he played football for the Tigers. Dan was employed...
Loren Neal Wingert
Jan 26, 2022
Loren Neal Wingert, 64, of Navarre, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. He was born on September 2, 1957, in Mechanicsburg, PA the son of Nelson and Esther (Buckwalter) Wingert. Loren enjoyed wrestling, hunting, farming, skiing (both water and snow), and dirt bike riding. He enjoyed spending time with and teaching his grandsons. He will forever be remembered...
Charles "Charlie" Lee Williams
Jan 26, 2022
Charles “Charlie” L. Williams, age 72 of Perry Twp. passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 26, 2022. He was born in Massillon on August 31, 1949 to the late Charles and Rosie (Flinner) Williams. He was a 1968 graduate of Washington High School. Charlie married Peggy A. Miller on March 31, 1977 and they shared 45...
Kathy S. Brown
Jan 24, 2022
Kathy S. Brown, 65, passed on January 24th, 2022. She was born on August 7th, 1956 in Akron to the late Paul W. Brown and Mary F. Dakes. Kathy became part of the New Horizon Developmental Providers family in 2007. She enjoyed country and oldies music as well as getting her nails done and going to work at New...
John "Johnny" M Kolek
Jan 24, 2022
John “Johnny” M. Kolek, age 72 of Massillon, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022. He was born in Massillon on August 09, 1949 to the late William “Bill” and Rose Marie (Soos) Kolek. He was a graduate of Massillon Washington High School. He married Christine A. Rogers on May 03, 1975 and the spent 47 years together. Johnny...
Roberta E. Weisse
Jan 23, 2022
Roberta E. Weisse, 75, of Massillon, passed away on January 23, 2022 after a lengthy illness. She was born on August 28, 1946 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late James and Kathleen (Patterson) Weisse. She was a 1965 graduate of Washington High School. Upon graduation, Roberta worked for the Hoover Company followed by Republic Steel where she retired from...
Montez Roudebush
Jan 23, 2022
Montez (Mona) Roudebush born March 6, 1926 in Harnett County, NC passed away January 23, 2022. Preceded in death by her parents Samuel and Adele Parker, her husband George Roudebush, Sr and son Ronald Roudebush, and special companion William Yenni. She is survived by son George (Connie) Roudebush Jr of Canton, daughter Georgia Taylor of Massillon, grandsons Anthony Roudebush...
David E. Hayes
Jan 22, 2022
David E. Hayes, 82, passed away on January 22, 2022. He was born in Canton on September 18, 1939 to the late Karl F. and Alma (Dexter) Hayes. A veteran of The United States Army serving from 1963-1965, he retired from the Timken Company. David was dedicated to his family and an avid OSU Fan. He is survived by...
David R. Gleason
Jan 22, 2022
David R. Gleason, 68, of Massillon, passed away at his home on January 22, 2022 after a lengthy illness. He was born on December 8, 1953 in Berea, Ohio to the late Jerry and Alice (Wiskofske) Gleason. Dave grew up in Venezuela, South America where he spent the majority of his childhood and if you asked Dave about it,...
Joe Manos
Jan 21, 2022
Joe Manos, age 95, passed away on January 21, 2022. He was born in Canton, Ohio on December 27, 1926, to the late Harry and Despina (Moumtjoglou) Manos Sr. He was a 1945 graduate of Timken High School. Joe proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He married Norma Larson on February 19, 1955...
Jerry Lee Kester
Jan 20, 2022
Jerry Lee Kester, 70, of Canton, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022. Jerry was born on November 20, 1951, in Warren, Ohio the son of the late Lawrence and Ruby (Cumberledge) Kester. Jerry was a truck driver and drove for many trucking companies. He retired as a driver for General Transport. Jerry loved working on cars, of which...
Marcus Tyrone Burnley-Daniels
Jan 20, 2022
Infant Marcus Tyrone Burnley-Daniels, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 20, 2022. Marcus’s family church was at Friendship Baptist Church in Massillon. He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Paulette Daniels. He is survived by his parents, Breann Daniels, and Marcus Burnley; grandmother, Tiffany Daniels; grandfathers, Lance Long and Kyle Dabney; great-grandmother...
Mark Carlton Durkee
Jan 19, 2022
Mark Carlton Durkee, D.D.S., Ph.D. Massillon, Ohio- Mark Carlton Durkee, D.D.S., Ph.D., age 65, quietly passed away at home on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Mark was born in Germany on January 11, 1957 and was preceded in death by his father, Frank P. Durkee, and mother, Carol (Smiley) Durkee. Survivors include his wife, J. Suzanne Durkee of Massillon, OH,...
Eva L Holt
Jan 19, 2022
Eva L. Holt, 90, of Navarre passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Eva was born on August 8, 1931, in Martins Ferry, Ohio to the late Joseph and Clara (Smith) Mchenry. The pride of Eva’s life was her large family. She married William Holt on May 13, 1948 and they shared 59 beautiful years of marriage. Left to...
Stephen M. Combs
Jan 18, 2022
Stephen M. Combs, 70, of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2022. He was born on October 15, 1951 in Massillon to the late Omer and Betty (Hayes) Combs. Stephen was a 1969 graduate of Washington High School and a former member of Massillon Baptist Temple. He worked as a crane man/furnace operator for...
Catherine Haubert
Jan 18, 2022
Catherine Haubert, 97, of Massillon, passed away peacefully at her home on January 18, 2022. She was born on August 18, 1924 in Massillon to the late Mark and Mary (Barich) Turkall. She was a graduate of Washington High School. Catherine was also a life-long member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Massillon where she was a member of...
Dennis Glenn Bradley
Jan 18, 2022
Dennis Glenn Bradley, 63 of Massillon, was called to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. He was born on April 13, 1958, to the late David and Henrietta (Peoples) Bradley, Sr. He was a 1976 graduate of Massillon Washington High School and went on to attend The Ohio State University before enlisting in the United States Army...
Ivory L. Benjamin
Jan 17, 2022
Ivory Lee Milton Benjamin, 83 of Massillon Ohio passed away on January 17, 2022. He was born to Oralee Bodiford Benjamin and Greeley Milton in Luverne, Alabama, on December 8, 1938. He was a 1958 graduate of Washington High School. Ivory was a star running back for the Massillon Tiger Football Team, Ivory had many accomplishments while playing football...
