Mona L. " Betty" Smith
Aug 29, 2021
Mona L. “Betty Smith, 97, formerly of Massillon, passed away in Zephyrhills, Florida on August 29, 2021, following an extended illness. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 27, 1934 to Carl and Mona (Callow) Hess. She lived in the Massillon area most of her life moving to Zephyrhills, Florid to be closer to family. Mona retired from...
Stephen M. Berner
Aug 27, 2021
Stephen M. Berner, 67, of Massillon, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021. Steve was born on November 4, 1953, in Millersburg, Ohio, the son of William Berner and Betty (Fortune) Clawson. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1972 graduate of Tuslaw High School. He was a master electrician and a member of IBEW #540....
Cleo J. Kelley
Aug 26, 2021
Cleo J. Kelley, 93, of Massillon, passed away on August 26, 2021. She was born on November 3, 1927 in Massillon to the late Thomas and Martha (Williams) Longworth. Cleo was a 1945 graduate of Washington High School. She worked and retired from the Tyson Credit Union where she also met the love of her life, Charles Kelley. Cleo...
Douglas "Dj" J. Gabel
Aug 26, 2021
Douglas J. Gabel, 53, passed away unexpectedly on August 26, 2021. He was born on May 31, 1968 in Canton, Ohio and was the son of Alma (Freeman) Farnsworth of Massillon and the late James Gabel of Massillon. Surviving are his loving wife, Kelly Gabel and son, Brody Gabel of the home; son Jason Gabel of TN, daughter Jessica...
Kevin L. Kobie
Aug 25, 2021
Kevin L. Kobie, 67, passed away unexpectedly on August 25, 2021. He was born in Massillon on April 27, 1954 to the late Lawrence “Larry” and Shila (Zapp) Kobie. Kevin was a 1972 graduate of Central Catholic High School and attended Kent State. Kevin was a Plain Township Volunteer Firefighter. He is survived by his daughter, Zephyr A. Kobie;...
Jeremy V. Baltzly
Aug 24, 2021
Jeremy V. Baltzly, 48, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Jeremy was born on August 8, 1973, in Canton, the son of Milton F. and Sandra (Myers) Baltzly III. He attended Lake High School and graduated from Jackson High School in 1991. Jeremy graduated from Kent State University. He was the owner of Collective Skate...
Robert Green
Aug 24, 2021
Robert (Bob) Green, 98 of Navarre, went home to his Lord and Savior, Aug. 24 2021 surrounded by Family and Friends. He was born June 28, 1923 to the late Glen and Fern (Basset) Green in Port Smith, Pennsylvania. Bob and his siblings spent most of their time growing up in the Mountains of Carolina. He was a WWII...
Matthew Earl Poland
Aug 23, 2021
Matthew Earl Poland, 37, passed away unexpectedly on August 23, 2021. He was born in Massillon on February 16, 1984 to Clifford B. and Kimberly A. (Beadle) Poland, they survive. Matthew was a graduate of Perry High School and the University of Akron. He was employed by FedEx Freight, International Services. He loved to hunt, golf and bowl. He...
James W. Snyder
Aug 23, 2021
James W. Snyder, 67, of Carrollton, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021. Jim was born on May 11, 1954, in Canton, Ohio the son of the late Roy E. and Beverly F. (Kirk) Snyder. He was a proud United States Marines veteran and served our country during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a semi-truck owner/operator throughout his life....
Daniel "Danny" Sherman Swihart
Aug 23, 2021
Daniel “Danny” Swihart, 66, passed away on August 23, 2021, following an extended illness. He was born in Canton on January 30, 1955 to Ronald and Rosemary (Myers) Swihart. Danny was a graduate of Glen Oak High School and worked as a truckdriver and in his retirement went to work at Menards. He was known for his sense of...
Chin Ku Lee
Aug 23, 2021
Chin Ku Lee, 67, of Massillon, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021. Chin was born on September 3, 1953, in South Korea, the son of the late Dae Kyu and Michiko Yi. He worked as a painter for N.F.M. Welding Engineers, Inc. and retired after 22 years of service. Chin enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was a...
Dean Allan "Dabby" Byer
Aug 22, 2021
Dean Allan “Dabby” Byer, 64, of Canton, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021. Dean was born on March 29, 1957, in Canton, the son of the late Harold Dean and Donna (Haines) Byer. He worked for Ecolab Inc. as a manager. Dean enjoyed going on Poker Runs, riding his Harley Davidson, and boat racing. He was a car...
Paul J. Stergios
Aug 21, 2021
Paul J. Stergios, of Canton, OH passed away on August 21, 2021 after a life well lived. Paul is survived by his wife, of 62 years, Milesta (Miric) Stergios; his brother, J. Fred Stergios, his daughter-in-law, Vanessa (Baxter) Stergios and grandchildren, Alexandra Stergios and Kristos Stergios; as well as a large extended family of in-laws, nieces, and nephews. Paul...
John Moore Turner Jr.
Aug 21, 2021
John M. Turner Jr., age 71 of Plain Township, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021. He was born on March 20, 1950 in Homestead, PA to the late John and Evelyn Turner. He was a 1968 graduate of Munhall High School. John married his high school sweetheart Darlene Vrabel on April 25, 1973, and they shared 48 years...
Jeffery Paul Jones Jr.
Aug 21, 2021
Jeffery Paul Jones Jr., 33, passed away on August 21, 2021. He was born in Canton on January 20, 1988 to Jeffery Paul and Lynette (Green) Jones, both survive. Jeffery was a 2006 graduate of Washington High School and was self-employed in the construction trades. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his companion, LaQuita Knight; his...
Terry L Jones
Aug 21, 2021
Terry Lee Jones, Jr., 54, passed away on August 21, 2021 after a lengthy illness. He leaves behind the love of his life of 28 years, Alice and his beloved daughter Allie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Terry Jones and Cathy Casper. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday August 24th at 10 a.m. at...
Lois Mary Steinbach
Aug 19, 2021
Lois Mary Steinbach, 90, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on August 19, 2021. Born in Massillon, Ohio, on February 17, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Sarah Remley. In addition to her parents, Lois is preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Don...
Dana Zeller-Skemp
Aug 19, 2021
Dana L. Zeller-Skemp, 60, of North Canton, passed away on August 19, 2021. She was born in Canton on October 4, 1960 to the late Herman and Constance (Menendez) Zeller. She was a 1979 graduate of Jackson High School. Dana was a very dedicated employee to Equivant where she worked for many years. She was a beloved mother, sister,...
Helen L Hockenberry
Aug 19, 2021
Helen Louise Hockenberry (nee Geis), age 92 of Massillon passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021. She was born in Massillon, Ohio on August 13, 1929 to the late Walter and Gladys (Rhinehart-Webb) Geis. She was a graduate of Massillon Washington High School. She married Robert Hockenberry and they shared almost 70 years together. Helen worked at Peoples Federal...
Brian Matthew Roderick
Aug 15, 2021
Brian Matthew Roderick, 46, of Jackson Township, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Brian was born on November 4, 1974, in Parma, Ohio the son of Al and Gloria (Lincoln) Roderick. Brian graduated from Parma High School in 1993 and then graduated from the Kent State University. He enjoyed coaching both football...
