All Obituaries

Shirley A Stevenson, 84, of North Canton, passed away Friday, July 19th, at her residence. Born in Massillon on April 26, 1935, a daughter of the late Edward and Altha (McGovern) Stevenson, also preceded in death by her husband and father of her children Donald E. Rothermel, infant son Guy Brian Rothermel, and sister Dee Houvig. As a second grader at Loron-Androus Elementary School of Massillon, she won Little Miss Victory for her class selling the most war bonds during WWII. Survived...

Dawn Marie Osterman, 44, of Navarre, passed away Tuesday, July 16th, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Bay City, Michigan on February 11, 1975, a daughter of Barbara (Bruce) and the late William Irving. Besides her mother she is also survived by husband William Osterman; 1 daughter Alicia Osterman; 2 sons Tyler (Natasha) Osterman, Joe Osterman, all of the home; 1 sister Stephanie (Darryl) Douglas, of Bay City, Michigan and 1 brother William Irving Jr, of Navarre.  Two...

Dale A. Koon II , 51, of Canton, went home to be with the Lord on July 16th, 2019 following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on August 23rd, 1967 in Parkersburg, WV to Dolores "Jean" and the late Dale A. Koon. Preceded in death by grandparents Amos and Josephine Koon, Blane and Ethel Bowen, and Aunt Linda Koon. Besides his mother, he is survived by his aunts and uncles Patricia and Kenneth Maley, Linda and John Pound, Gerry Koon, Shirley Anderson; best friend Tim Calhoun;...

Jon Eric Marton, 61, of Navarre, passed away Sunday, July 14th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Massillon, on September 4, 1957, a son of the late Frank  and Donna (Long) Marton, also preceded in death by brother Frank Marton. Survived by 1 daughter Halley Marton, of Navarre; 1 son Damian Marton, of Albuquerque; 2 sisters Dottie Wenzel and Mindy Willis, both of Beach City; 1 brother Thomas Marton, of Massillon and 3 grandchildren, Destiny, Max and Audrey. No services are scheduled at...

Wyneva Marie Mayle, 72, of Alliance, passed away Friday, July 12th, in her home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Phillippi, West Virginia on January 12, 1947, a daughter of the late Fax and Beatrice Kennedy. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by husband Rex Mayle. Survived by 4 sons Rexford Scott (Renee) Mayle, of North Canton, Randall (Dana) Mayle, of Alliance, Timothy (Rosalie) Mayle, of Alliance, Kevin Mayle, of Alliance; 1 sister Charlotte Kennedy, of Alliance; 1 brother...

Rita Ann Browning, 68, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, July 10th. Born in Canton on February 10, 1951, a daughter of the late Gerald and Addie (Schoonover) Hashman, also preceded in death by her husband Raymond Browning, son David Browning, sisters Donna Neely, Wilma Neely, Arlene Robinson, Nancy Daniels, brothers Leroy Hashman, Thomas Hashman, and Rick Hashman. Survived by daughter Tina (Glenn) Parks; 2 sons Phillip (Robin) Showalter, Brian Browning, all of Canton; 2 sisters Eileen...

James L Geiser, 85, of Massillon,  passed away Wednesday, July 10th at the Laurels of Massillon Nursing Home. Born in Massillon, on January 13, 1934, a son of the late Arthur and Lillian (Venik) Geiser, also preceded in death by step-mother Theresa Geiser and brother Bud Geiser. A graduate of the Massillon High School class of 1953, he was an All-State offensive and defensive tackle under head coach Chuck Mather This earned him a full ride scholarship to play football at the University...

Robert Henke passed away July 7, 2019, 3 weeks short of his 90th birthday. The son of Arthur and May (Waltz) Henke, he was born in Watertown, WI, but moved to Canton in 1939. Bob began percussion study at age 10, and performed with many of the local military bands, the Canton Youth Symphony and, in his junior year at McKinley High School, joined the Canton Symphony Orchestra’s percussion section. That same year he was a member of the national champion drum and bugle corps sponsored by...

Christoper Lynn Hubbard, 61, of Carrollton, passed away Saturday, June 29th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Buffalo, NY on August 23, 1957, a son of the late Earl Lynn Sr.and Marie (Faulkner) Hubbard. Besides his wife Cynthia M (Postlewaite) Hubbard, he is survived by son Christopher Jacob (Jessica Major) Hubbard, of Arlington, WA; 2 sisters Diana (Charles) Dennis, of Huffman, TX, Victoria (John) Heatley, of Kingswood, TX;  and brother Earl Lynn Hubbard Jr, of Stafford, TX. No...

Juanita G. Brink, 75, of Massillon, passed away Thursday, June 27th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in St. Clairsville, Ohio on June9, 1944, a daughter of the late Emory and Nina DeVaughn. Besides her husband, Clinton Brink, she is survived by her daughter Tina (Jose) Lopez, of Louisiana; 4 sons Fred (Valerie) Borck, Barney (Julie) Borck, all of Massillon, Gary Borck, of Brewster, Mark Borck, of Massillon; 2 sisters Joan, of South Dakota, Gerri Jenkins, of Bellaire; numerous grandchildren;...