obituaries

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...

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...