All Obituaries

Bessie V. Oliver, age 85 of Massillon, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 surrounded by family. She was born July 3, 1935, in Wheat Wetzel the daughter of Frank and Jessie (Cross) Yoho. Bessie was a homemaker.   She was a member of Living Church of God. Bessie is survived by granddaughters and their husbands, Ginger and Robert Brownsword and Sandy and Justin Shaffer, sister Marie Haynes and grandchildren Lillian, Matthew, Tommy, Stephanie, Emily, Jada and Kasey; daughter, Erleen...

Edward L. Radel, Jr., age 76 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center surrounded by family. He was a native of Massillon and was born April 5, 1944, the son of the late Edward and Velma Lorene (Weiford) Radel. He played football for the Massillon Tigers and was a 1962 graduate of Washington High School. He received his bachelors of education degree from Kent State and his masters degree from Walsh University. He was a member of the fraternity order Sigma...

Archie William Ladd, age 35 of Massillon, passed away on July 21, 2020.   He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Wandadeen  Ladd, daughter Zoe,  parents Ronald Ladd and Patricia Speas, brother Ronald J. Ladd,  sister Rebecca (Laroy) Yoder, nieces, nephews and extended family.   Family and friends may gather on Monday, July 27, 2020 at 10 A.M. at Heitger Funeral Home - Massillon Chapel.   Memorial service will begin at 11 A.M. followed with...

Laverne W. Henry, age 83 of Massillon, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born August 2, 1936, in Massillon the son of the late Howard and Ethel (Hambach) Henry. Laverne was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served on the USS Bennington. He retired from Timken Company . He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church where he was in the Choir and was a lector.  He also sang in the Greater Canton Men's Chorus and was a member of the...

Julianna Peters, age 61 of Navarre, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020. Julianna retired from Fisher Foods.  She was a member of St. Clements Catholic Church. Julianna is survived by brother, Michael (Cathy) Peters; sister, Barbie (Joe) Green, and three nieces, Lindsay (Gary) Miesmer, Laura (Tony) Fraelich, and Mercedes Green; nephew Joey Green; great nephews and nieces, Anthony and Collin Fraelich, Lance and Clay Miesmer, Tanner, Scarlet, Joey and Jazzy Green, all who were the loves of...

James D. Lehman, age 91 formerly of Jackson Twp., passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at GreenView Senior Assisted Living. He was born November 24, 1928, in Akron the son of the late Frank and Mary (McGee) Lehman. Jim graduated from Canal Fulton High School Class of 1947, where he lettered in football and basketball. Jim was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in Germany, and was a member of Canal Fulton VFW Post 9795.  Jim retired from Enduro Division of Republic Steel after...

Roxanne (Arnold) Kost enter her heavenly home with Jesus on July 8, 2020. She was born in Dover, Ohio to the late Ruth and Harold Arnold on August 28, 1953.   She graduated from Dover High School in 1971.  She graduated from Malone college in 1975 with her bachelors degree and Marygrove University in 1990 with her Masters degree.   Roxanne was an active member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church and later at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church.  She taught...

Daniel E. Brannan, age 59, of Canton died on July 7, 2020. He was born on October 29, 1960 in Massillon, son of the late Norris and Sheila (Slicker) Brannan.  He graduated from Washington High School in 1979.  Daniel worked at Rohr's Union 76 in Massillon and at Cleaner Hanger.  He enjoyed fishing and gardening and loved animals.  He liked working on lawn mowers and tinkering with rotor tillers.   He had been a member of the Massillon Moose and Sons and...

Robert L. Schaub, age 77 of Jackson Twp., passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Robert was co-owner of W.W. Schaub Electric Company and electrician with IBEW Local #540. He was a lifetime member of Sportsman Shooting Center and Tiger Gun Club.  He was a member of HOG - Stark County, and  North Canton Eagles # 2223.  He was an avid boater, hunter, water skier, fisherman, golfer and Cleveland Browns fan. Robert is survived by his wife of 56 years, Peggy (Sturm) Schaub, daughters,...

Duane R. Marnin, age 76 of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020. He was born April 24, 1944 in Massillon, son of the late Carl L. and Viola (Swisher) Marnin.  He retired from the Hoover Company after 35 years of service.  He enjoyed golfing, fishing, camping, and bird watching.  He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Margaret (Glenn) Marnin, children, Brian Marnin, Carol (Patrick) Stuhldreher, and Todd Marnin, sister, Sally Millar; ten grandchildren and eight...