All Obituaries

Dr. Richard G. Leffler, Sr., DDS, 94, of Massillon, after enjoying supper with his family, went to be with the Lord late Friday evening, September 13, 2019.  Born in Massillon, July 9, 1925, the older of twin sons born to the late William W. and Grace (Hering) Leffler, Dick graduated from Washington High School with the Class of 1943.  His life was devoted to serving God and his family.  Although they met in high school, it was after the war he married the love of his life,...

Steven R. Riblett, 51, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly, early Tuesday morning, September 10, 2019.  Born in Barberton, November 6, 1967, Steve graduated from Jackson High School with the Class of 1986.  He had been employed for several years with Wyles Heating & Air Conditioning in Canton before becoming an independent HVAC contractor.  A dear son and a fun-loving dad, Steve tried hard to set a good example for his own two boys, Austin and Dallas.  As an avid...

Vivian E. Maxhimer, 85, of Massillon, passed away quietly, early Tuesday morning, September 10, 2019.  Born in Massillon, March 24, 1934, a daughter to the late Vernon E. and Elizabeth (Berg) Klett, Vivian graduated from Washington High School with the Class of 1952.  An area resident her entire life, she had worked as a cook for Massillon City Schools and retired after more than 30 years of  loyal and careful service to generations of city school students.  A devoted...

Terry Weidner, 70, of Massillon, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019, surrounded by his family. Born in Massillon, March 31, 1949, a son to the late Odell and Lois Weidner, Terry graduated from Perry High School in 1967. He briefly “attended” West Palm Beach University before receiving a degree in Business Management from Tiffin University in 1972 (as he would say, it was definitely a “BS” degree). In 1973 he married Sue, the love of his life, who survives him....

Donald Shetler, 93, of Navarre, passed away peacefully with his family at his side, on Saturday morning, August 31, 2019.  Born in Navarre, May 14, 1926, a son to the late Walter F. and Lina (Forbes) Shetler, Don had been a Navarre resident his entire life.  Enlisting in the Navy before finishing high school, Don served his entire enlistment aboard the USS Dickens (APA161), stationed in the south Pacific.  He earned the rating of SF3C and participated in the amphibious...

Robert Kennedy Jr., “Bob,” was born on September 25, 1924, in New Philadelphia, Ohio to Robert and Nettie Kennedy.  Bob died peacefully on August 30, 2019, at Antelope Valley Hospital in Lancaster, California at the age of 94.  Bob grew up during the depression and lived in various places including Stanwood, Rockville, and several farms between Navarre and Bolivar.  He went to one-room schools in Rockville and Smoketown and high school in Bolivar.  He briefly...

Richard T. Durius, 92, of Jackson Township, passed away peacefully, in the company of his family and friends and in the comfort of his home, on Friday afternoon, August 16, 2019.  Born in Massillon, April 27, 1927, a son to the late Theodore and Marie (Cochran) Durius, Richard was an honorably discharged veteran of the US Army having served as a firefighter and earning the rank of Technician 5th Grade.  Returning to civilian life, he worked briefly at Superior Dairy followed by...

Elaine S. Evans, 78, of Navarre, passed away very unexpectedly early Monday evening, August 12, 2019.  Born May 18, 1941, in Central Station, West Virginia, a daughter to the late Robert L. and Pasha G. (Goodrich) Woodyard, Elaine had been an area resident for most of her adult life.  A faithful and active member of First Christian Church of Massillon where she served as a deacon, an elder and in several other lay leadership positions, Elaine had been employed at the former...

Heddie T. Osborn, of Massillon, following a long and purposeful life, passed away peacefully, with her family gathered to her side, on Sunday morning, August 11, 2019.  She was 97 years old.  Born in Massillon, October 15, 1921, a daughter to the late Stanley and Bernice Makowski, Heddie had been a homemaker and a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church.  A woman of grace and unfailing kindness; a devoted wife and a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she was also...

Florence Ann Ashbridge, 83, of Massillon, after having fought bravely against the effects of Parkinson’s disease, dementia and osteoarthritis, passed away peacefully at her home, with her family at her side, on Monday morning, August 5, 2019.  Born in Massillon, April 15, 1936, a daughter to the late Albert and Catherine (Weinand) Nussbaumer, Florence attended Central Catholic High School.  A life member of St. Barbara Catholic Church, she had worked for 25 years as a dietary...