obituaries

Feb 15, 2015

Lester Jon Lee Parr, age 73 of Massillon, died Sunday, February 15, 2015 at Aultman Hospital surrounded by his family.

He was born March 28, 1941 in East Greenville, the son of the late Edwin and Alice (Collins) Parr.

He had worked at Massillon Rubber Company and Nickels Bakery as a shipping superintendent....

Feb 4, 2015

James Howard Blankenship, age 71, died Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at his residence in Massillon following a courageous 15 year battle with cancer.

He was born October 20, 1943, in Fort Worth, TX the son of the late Howard and Elzorah L. (Durham) Blankenship.

Jim was a 1961 graduate of Washington High School....

Feb 3, 2015

JIM LETCAVITS It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our friend, husband, father, grandfather, teacher and coach, Jim Letcavits, 79, on February 3, 2015, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was born in Massillon on December 1, 1935, to the late Joseph and Margaret (Stephan) Letcavits.  He attended St. Mary School, Longfellow...

Feb 1, 2015

Doris Mae Tunning 91, of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2015 at the Laurels of Massillon.  She was born in Massillon on April 4, 1923 to the late Joseph Arnold and Eva (Wendling) Arnold.

Doris was a member of the First Christian Church.  She worked at several Dry Cleaners throughout Massillon before retireing...

Jan 27, 2015

James N. Youngdahl, age 75, of Jackson Twp., died Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Affinity Medical Center.

He was born August 14, 1939, in Jackson, MS the son of the late Lester H. and Helen (Baronick) Youngdahl.

He graduated from Garfield High School class of 1957 and Case Institute of Technology in 1962...

Jan 24, 2015

William Edgar Smeyres, "Bill" age 84, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Altercare Of Nobles Pond.

He was born August 3, 1930, in North Lawrence, the son of the late Marie and Kermit Shanklin and father, Henry Smeyres.

William is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years Jane (Braun) Smeyres; daughter...

Jan 18, 2015

Susan Irene Houston, age 69 of Jackson Twp., passed away on January 18, 2015. She was born in Akron, Ohio and  resided in Jackson Twp. for the past 40 years.  She retired in 2007 from Jackson Local Schools where she was a bus driver for over 20 years.  She was an auxiliary member of the...

Jan 17, 2015

The little man with a BIG heart, Glenn the son of Darlene and Glenn Schroeder, Sr. of Massillon, passed on Saturday, January 17th to begin the next adventure of his being. His wife, Phoebe, and siblings Mark, Craig, Annie and Susie, along with their spouses, wish to thank everyone who has played a part in his journey. ...

Jan 17, 2015

Velda A. Gadd, age 88 of Massillon passed away Saturday, January 17, 2015 following a lengthy illness.

She was born March 17, 1925 in Alliance, Ohio, one of eighteen children and daughter of the late George and Angie (Lynn) Shonk.

Velda had worked at the former Massillon Community Hospital in the cafeteria.  She...

Jan 17, 2015

Irene L.  "Rene" (Chanson) Summerville, age 66 of Jackson Twp. passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2015.

She retired in 2013 from Crisis Intervention and Recovery Center where she was a licensed social worker.

Irene was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Al-Anon, NAMI, and enjoyed playing cards, especially bridge. ...

Jan 6, 2015

Jane Lee Koehler, age 77, of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Altercare Of Navarre following a brief illness.

She was born June 18, 1937, in Massillon the daughter of  the late Josephine A. (Kurlinski) and John J. Henzel Sr.

Jane was a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church where...

Dec 31, 2014

Michelle L. Decker, age 45 of Massillon, passed away suddenly on December 31, 2014. She was born August 25, 1969 in Canton, Ohio and is the daughter of Vernon and Brenda (Ward) Schaub of Jackson Twp. Michelle worked at Jackson High School where she was a lunch lady.  She had also worked for Giant Eagle in Massillon...

Dec 30, 2014

Grace Olive Ertle, age 96, died Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at Sterling House Assisted Living of Canton.

She was born December 7, 1918, in Doylestown the daughter of the late Arthur C. and Christina S. (Cutter)  McCartney.

She graduated from Massillon City Hospital School of Nursing and worked as an RN at the...

Dec 20, 2014

Joseph R. Stanley, age 57 of Jackson Twp., passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2014.  He was born June 7, 1957 in Canton, Ohio.

Joe retired from ATT where he worked as a 911 specialist.  He enjoyed boating and family activities.

Joe is survived by his parents, Joseph A. and Mary (Ludwick) Stanley...

Dec 16, 2014

On Tuesday, December 16, 2014, Clem Kracker age 101, of Massillon left this life to be with God and his beloved wife of 68 years, Virginia.

Clem was the last of his eight brothers and sisters to pass. It will be a great reunion in Heaven!

His family has been blessed by his...

Dec 14, 2014

James H. Eberts Sr., 82 of Jackson Twp., passed away December 14, 2014 at Rose Lane Health Care Center.

He was born September 10, 1932 in New Straightsville, Ohio, the son of the late Walter Eberts and Glennabelle Bringardner.

He graduated from Timken High School in 1951 and entered and won the Fisher...

Dec 2, 2014

Marian Helen (Hartmann) Caldwell,  age 83, of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, Dec 2, 2014, after a year long illness.  Marian was born on November 2, 1931 to the late Frank and Mary Hartmann.  Her parents were born in Germany and came to America when they were both 20 years old. They had 3 children:  Betty Jane,...

Nov 28, 2014

Ruth B. Spring, 75 of Clinton, passed away suddenly November 28, 2014 at Affinity Medical Center.

She was born August 24, 1939 in Barberton the daughter of the late Franklin Ebert and Margaret Nevling.

She retired from Summit County Board of MRDD after 16 years of service.

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Nov 22, 2014

Joseph A. Unferdorfer, age 84, passed away in the presence of his loving family on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Akron General Medical Center following a lengthy illness.

He was born January 5, 1930, in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of  the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Sommer) Unferdorfer.

Joseph retired from Westinghouse where he...

Nov 19, 2014

William H. Eckroate, age 84, of Massillon, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 19, 2014.

He was born on July 24, 1930, son of the late Leroy and Marian (Vogt) Eckroate.

Bill proudly served as a Cpl. in the Army during the Korean Conflict.

He retired in 1992 from the former...