obituaries

Aug 7, 2020

Evelyn M. Collings, age 95, of Massillon, passed away peacefully at Rose Lane Nursing Home on Friday, August 7, 2020.  She was born January 1, 1925, daughter of the late Jessie and Marie (Botkins) McMannis.  Evelyn retired from Washington High School and The Massillon Club.  She was a homemaker who enjoyed traveling, cooking for her family, and flower gardening. ...

Jul 31, 2020

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...

Jul 28, 2020

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...

Jul 21, 2020

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...

Jul 17, 2020

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...

Jul 13, 2020

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...

Jul 8, 2020

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...

Jul 8, 2020

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...

Jul 7, 2020

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...

Jul 1, 2020

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...

Jun 27, 2020

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...

Jun 23, 2020

Thomas Oberlin, age 72 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Thomas retired from R.W. Screw. Thomas is survived by his wife of 48 years, Connie; son, Todd (Mel) Oberlin; and grandson Jordan; sister, Nancy Lewis, and brother Glenn (Roberta) Oberlin. There will be no services and cremation has taken place. The family would like to...

Jun 21, 2020

KENNETH R. LYONS Age 89, passed away on Sunday morning June 21, 2020.  He was born in St. Clairsville, OH on August 12, 1930 to the late Albert and Hazel Lyons.  He is survived by his loving wife, Ludy, who he was married to for 67 years.  He was a McKinley High School graduate where he excelled...

Jun 20, 2020

Gordon "Gordy" W. Clark, age 89 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. He was born January 27, 1931, in Canton the son of the late William and Pauline (Presgraves) Clark. Gordy was a Korean veteran serving in the Marines. Gordy retired from Midwest Industries after 20 years of service as a machine...

Jun 17, 2020

Raymond Robert Fisher, age 72 of Jackson Twp., son of Edna (Pratt) Fisher and Quentin Fisher Sr. passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at his residence. He was born September 19, 1947. In addition to his parents, he had lost his brother, Quentin Fisher Jr. and his foster mother, Mary Wendorf. He is survived by his husband...

Jun 12, 2020

Elicia Rose Mayle Gibbs

Obituary

February 15, 1983 -June 12, 2020

Elicia Rose Mayle Gibbs went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 12, 2020.  While we know that God's time is always the right time, it seems to us far too early.

Jun 9, 2020

Anne M. Schneider, age 90 of Massillon Ohio, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020 to join her husband John. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family at home. Anne was born August 1, 1929, in Akron the daughter of Anthony Pasquale (Patsy) and Louise (Kuzia) Patsy. Anne was baptized Antoinette Marie Pasquale and later changed her name...

May 31, 2020

Judy L. Frost, (nee) Jordan,  age 76 of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020 following a brief illness. She was born January 29, 1944 in Massillon, daughter of the late Arthur and Elizabeth (Long) Jordan. She was a sales associate at Massillon Walmart for 17 years. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Stephanie (Krnach) ...

May 30, 2020

Walter A. Shafrath, age 95 formerly of Massillon, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Argent Court Assisted Living Center in Bastrop, TX.

Born February 8, 1925, in Akron, Walt was the son of the late John and Esther (Scheetz) Shafrath.

He was a veteran of the Army serving...

May 28, 2020

Eric R. Braun, age 50 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020. He was born August 15, 1969, in  Massillon, the son of  Ronald and Linda (Anania) Braun of Massillon. Eric attended St. Mary's grade school and was a graduate of Massillon Washington High School. He was a hard worker and was a truck driver and...