obituaries

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...

May 27, 2020

Roland F. Ledoux, age 86 of Jackson Twp., passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at The Pavilion in North Royalton. He was born August 23, 1933, in Ware, Massachusetts, the son of the late Silviean and Anna (Fredette) Ledoux. Roland was a veteran of the Army Reserves and retired from Bridgestone Firestone after 39 years of service...

May 22, 2020

Linda E. (Ream) Sandy, of Jackson Township, passed away unexpectedly on May 22 at the age of 76. Inspirational, innovative, aware, beautiful, smart, loving, and uplifting friend to many, Linda will be missed. Devoted mother and active in her community, she was filled with more than enough love to share. Linda was a long-standing member of the...

May 18, 2020

Diane Kracker, age 81, went to her lord in her sleep on May 18, 2020. She was married for 60 years to the love of her life, Jim. She attended grade school at St. John and graduated with honors at Central Catholic 1956. She started the St. Mary girls track team in 1977 and she coached until...

May 17, 2020

Robert Resseger, age 87 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020. He was born August 28, 1932, in Canton the son of  the late Homer Charles and Anna Grace (Syron) Resseger. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Navy. Robert graduated from University of Rochester in New York.  He worked at IBM as a computer programmer.  He...

May 14, 2020

Donald B. Stearns, age 94 of Canton, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. He was born March 29, 1926, in Cleveland, the son of the late Frank and Ethel (Tippling) Stearns. Donald was an Eagle Scout.  He was a WWII Navy Air Force veteran serving in the Pacific Theater. Donald retired after 60 years...

May 13, 2020

Susan J. Karrenbauer, age 77 of Perry Twp., Massillon, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. She was born June 3, 1942, in  Massillon, the daughter of the late Harold and Alice (Graves) Karrenbauer. Susan retired from  Wendy's after 30 years of service.  She has also worked cleaning area offices. Susan...

May 10, 2020

Alice F. Ertle, age 96 of Massillon, went home to the Lord on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at House of Loreto in Canton. She was born August 25, 1923, in Massillon the daughter of the late Leo and Mary (Braun) Heitger. Alice served as secretary and bookkeeper for St. Mary Catholic Church and retired after nearly 40...

May 8, 2020

Lois "Jean" Heck, age 92 of Lake Placid, Florida passed away Friday, May 8, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born January 4, 1928, in Massillon,  the daughter of  the late Margaret (Leonard) and James Baumgardner. Jean retired from The Credit Bureau of Massillon after 40 years of service. Jean is survived by...

Apr 28, 2020

Jeffry C. Shafer, age 70 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020. He was born May 8, 1949, in Mt. Vernon, Ohio  the son of the late  Clarence and Charlotte (Weidner) Shafer. Jeffry retired from PSC Metals after 37 years of service. He enjoyed cooking, music and painting. Jeffry is survived by his wife of 20...

Apr 26, 2020

Jeffrey L. Bursey, age 73 of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Laurels of Massillon. He was born January 23, 1947, in Massillon the son of the late Joseph and Noreen (Johnson) Bursey. He graduated from Tuslaw High School in 1965.  Jeffrey was a veteran service in the Air...

Apr 25, 2020

Patricia D. Breckenridge, age 88 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020 at The Laurels of Massillon. She was born July 31, 1931, in Riley the daughter of the late Lewis and Louella (Gilkeson) Mitchell. Pat was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening and loved her pets. Pat is survived by two sons, Michael S. Breckenridge, Kevin R. Breckenridge;...

Apr 20, 2020

Barbara A. Arthur, age 91 of Massillon, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020 at Amherst Meadows. She was born February 7, 1929, in Massillon the daughter of  the late Willard and Katherine (Zill) Brown. Barbara was a homemaker and enjoyed making custom clocks.  She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and American Legion Post #221 Auxiliary. Barbara...

Apr 17, 2020

Sue Ellen Spangler, age 83 of Massillon went home to be with the Lord on April 17, 2020.  She was surrounded by her family. She was born on February 18, 1937 to the late Earl and Elsie (Barnes) Thomas at Shawnee, OH. Sue Ellen worked as a laundress for Sanitary Laundry. She was a charter member of Anchor Baptist...

Apr 17, 2020

Darrin G. Stock, age 52, of Massillon, passed away of April 17, 2020.

His parents are Gary and Cynthia Stock of Massillon.

There will be no services.

Apr 12, 2020

David R. Kost, age 67 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020 at Aultman Hospital. He was born December 28, 1952, in Canton the son of Wilbur and Beverly (Bivenour) Kost. David worked for Service Packaging International, Daymon Associates, and Dalton Local Schools . He was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church and received his...