obituaries

Apr 11, 2015

Joseph J. Haas, age 86 of Massillon formerly of Canal Fulton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2015. He was a retired truck driver and had worked for Yankee Lines, Mason Dixon, Ryder and P.I.E.,  He was a member of Teamsters Local #24 where he logged over three million miles without an accident.

He...

Apr 5, 2015

Rodney D. Murphy, age 81 of Jackson Twp., passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2015.

He was born in Canton, son of the late Harold and Alice (Lister) Murphy.

Rodney was of veteran of the Army.  He was a tool and die maker and retired from Aircraft Braking Systems in 1998.

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Mar 31, 2015

Wally Hershberger, age 85, passed away Tuesday March 31, 2015 in Vero Beach, FL.

She was born June 11, 1929 in Hambergen, Germany.

She lived most of her life in areas of New York City, Massillon, and Orlando, FL.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Emanuel and by her...

Mar 25, 2015

Damon "Barry" Wilbanks, age 78 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Compassionate Care Center following an extended illness.

Rest in peace with the Angels.

He was born in Canton, Ohio on June 3, 1936, son of the late Damon B. and Margean L. (Cochran) Wilbanks....

Mar 22, 2015

Ruth E. Lepley, age  86 of Jackson Twp. formerly of Meyersdale, PA, passed away on Sunday March 22, 2015.

She was an LPN and retired from Meyersdale Community Hospital.

Ruth is survived by her son Rodney (Debra) Berkley of PA, daughter Susan (Robert L. Jr.) Allman of Jackson Twp.,...

Mar 22, 2015

Pamela Jo Rockich, age 58 of North Canton,  passed away March 22, 2015 at Aultman Hospital.

She was born September 7, 1956 in Akron the daughter of the late William and Sarah (Bonecutter) McCoy.

Pam worked for Sirak Financial Services for over 15 years.

She was a member of St. Paul...

Mar 21, 2015

Harry Halco, age 86 of Navarre, died Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Aultman Hospital.

He was born November 4, 1928 in Massillon, the son of the late Susan (Jurco) and Mike Halco Sr.

He was a Sergeant 1st Class Army vetrean serving during the Korean Conflict.

Harry worked for Norfolk and...

Mar 21, 2015

James Louis Shepler , 87 of Massillon passed away quietly Saturday, March 21, 2015 with his family by his side at Affinity Medical Center.

James was born December, 5, 1927 in Akron, the son of the late James E. and Madge (Queen) Shepler.

He served in the Army during World War II where...

Mar 20, 2015

Ruth J. Stewart, age 90, passed away Friday, March 20, 2015 at Chapel Hill Community in Canal Fulton.

She was born April 23, 1924 in Sylva, NC, the daughter of the late John Bedford and Beulah (Patterson) Bradley.

Ruth was a homemaker, who loved reading and quilting. She was a member of Apostolic...

Mar 20, 2015

Robert Dean Brown Sr, age 84 of Massillon, died Friday, March 20, 2015 at Aultman Hospital.

He was born June 3, 1930 in Massillon, the son of the late Alvin Ross and Mary Alice (Baumgardner) Brown.

Bob was an Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict.

He retired from Republic Steel...

Mar 15, 2015

Raymond P. Livery, age 73 of Jackson Twp., passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2015 following a brief illness. He was born August 23, 1941 in Canton son of the late Ray J. and Irene (Grossi) Livery. Raymond was a veteran of the Navy and spent most of his career in sales. His greatest joy was spending...

Mar 11, 2015

Denise L. Moauro, age 64 of Massillon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 following an extended illness.

She was born December 21, 1950 in Massillon, daughter of the late Charles and Dolores (Huwig) Drouhard.

Denise will be sadly missed by her husband of 43 years, Dominick (Nick) Moauro of Massillon.  She...

Mar 11, 2015

Jack "Clarkie" Clark, age 92 of Massillon, died Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born June 6, 1922, in Canton, the son of the late Clyde and Louise (Martinet) Clark.

Jack was an Army veteran serving during WWII in Germany and France.

He was...

Mar 6, 2015

James R. Aduddell, age 78 of North Lawrence, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2015.

He was born June 28, 1936, son of the late Robert and Gertrude(Pritchard) Aduddell.

James was a veteran and had served in the U.S. Airforce.  He retired from the former Republic Steel Corporation and enjoyed fishing.

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Mar 4, 2015

Goldie Mae Edens, age 79 of Navarre, formerly of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on March 4, 2015.  She was born December 20, 1935 in Cinco, WV, daughter of the late Lawrence and Locia (Burgess) Patton.

She enjoyed sewing.

Goldie is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, Terrie and Chuck Stewart of...

Feb 23, 2015

Jeffrey Allan Critchfield, age 43 of Jackson Twp. passed away February 23, 2015.

He was born May 20, 1971 in Cumberland, MD the son of Richard "Dick" and Margaret "Maggie" (Hopkins) Critchfield.

Jeff was a service advisor at Park Mazda Subaru, previously working at Kelly Springfield Tire Plant in Fayetteville NC.  He had...

Feb 22, 2015

Kevin D. Smith, 56 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015 suddenly after a heart attack.

He was born July 14, 1959 in Canton the son of Charlene (Haga) and the late Dale V. Smith.

Kevin worked at AmbaFlex in Canton and he was a certified welder, a hard worker, and he...

Feb 21, 2015

Vera A. Hall, age 86 of Massillon passed away February 21, 2015 at Affinity Medical Center.

She was born May 19, 1928 in Canal Fulton, the daughter of the late Harry W. and Grace (Hoover) Simmons.

She was long term resident of Canal Fulton and was currently living at Rose Lane Nursing Home....

Feb 20, 2015

Robert A. Guertal, age 68, of Massillon, died on February 20, 2015 in Naples, FL. He was born November 2, 1946 in Victoria, TX. Bob lived most of his life in the Canton, Massillon area. He attended Canton Lincoln High School. He entered the U.S. Army in January, 1964 and retired at Sgt. 1st. Class in August...

Feb 16, 2015

Kenneth Earl Hefling, age 64,  of North Lawrence, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 16, 2015.

He was a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church where he volunteered on the Building Committee and belonged to mens Bible Study.  He also belonged to Eagles #190 and Sons of Herman.  Ken enjoyed playing baseball, softball, ping pong...