All Obituaries

Beverly L. Smith, 76, of Massillon, passed away quietly, with her husband and family at her side, Monday morning, September 18, 2023. Born in Massillon, September 23, 1946, a daughter to the late Emmett G. and Ethel Mae (Shanklin) Ertle, Bev graduated from Washington High School with the Class of 1964. She received her undergraduate degree from Kent State University and her Master’s of Education from Ashland University. Her professional career of more than 30 dedicated years was...

Bruce A. Noftsinger, 74, of Tuscarawas Township, “one of the last good cowboys,” passed away peacefully at home, with his son at his side, early Tuesday morning, September 12, 2023.  Born in Massillon, October 26, 1948, a son to the late Paul A. and Dora M. “Dooie” (Farrar) Noftsinger, Bruce graduated from Tuslaw High School with the Class of 1966.  He briefly attended the Ohio State University before beginning his apprenticeship as a bricklayer with Canton...

The family of Janet I. Starrett, 93, of Massillon, wishes to announce her passing on Tuesday evening, September 5, 2023, to be with the Lord and loved ones, while surrounded by the loving family she leaves behind.  Born in Carrollton, Ohio, August 27, 1930, a daughter to the late Albert and Pauline (McIntire) Winings, Janet graduated from Carrollton High School with the Class of 1948.  A 1951 graduate of Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Canton, she worked as a registered nurse...

Timothy R. Ebie, 54, of North Lawrence, passed away quietly, early Saturday morning, August 19, 2023, following an extended period of declining health. Born in Massillon, November 20, 1968, a son to the late John and Evelyn (Daily) Ebie, Sr., Tim graduated from Tuslaw High School with the Class of 1988. While his health allowed, he worked at several different jobs; obtained his CDL, and owned and operated his own business, Tiny Tim Transportation Express. A man of quiet faith, Tim was a...

Brenda S. Thompson, 64, of Navarre, passed away quietly, while surrounded by her family, and in the comfort of her home, early Thursday morning, August 17, 2023.  Born in Massillon, September 13, 1958, a daughter to the late Robert and Nancy (Fetters) Alpeter, Brenda graduated from Fairless High School with the Class of 1976.  She had been employed as a letter carrier, working out of the Navarre Village post office for more than thirty years.  A devoted wife and a loving and...

Mary L. Benson, 80, of Plain Township, passed away quietly but unexpectedly, early Thursday morning, August 10, 2023. Born in Muskegon, Michigan, June 27, 1943, a daughter to the late Victor and Mabel (Huffman) McWain, Mary had been an area resident since 1968. A licensed hairdresser by profession, she had several friends as clients whom she served in her home. But first and foremost, she was a homemaker; a devoted wife, and a loving and supportive mom and grandma to her three boys and...

Leona Mae Bunner, 76, of Navarre, passed away quietly, at her home, and in the company of her family, early Saturday morning, August 5, 2023.  Born December 14, 1946, in Greenwood, West Virginia, to the late Simon and Mearl (Doak) Yeater, Leona graduated from Pennsboro High School.  She spent most of her married life in the Navarre area.  Leona was a homemaker and a full-time mom to her three children, who, along with her husband, occupied the center of her life.  She was...

Edith L. McCrory-Rohr, of Massillon, while surrounded by her family, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023, at the age of 96. Born on March 10,1927 in Louisville, Ohio to Curtis and Louise Schillig,  Edith was a graduate of Louisville High School.  She was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Massillon, Ohio. Preceded in death by her parents; and husbands, Lloyd McCrory and Charles "Bob" Rohr; Edith is survived by her four children, Michael McCrory, Timothy McCrory,...

Shane R. Stantz, 51, of Navarre, passed away unexpectedly, of natural causes, Friday afternoon, July 21, 2023.  Born in Massillon, February 24, 1972, a son to John R. and Susan D. (King) Stantz, Shane graduated from Fairless High School with the Class of 1990 and had been a Navarre resident his entire life.  His work history had been one of honorable and dedicated service to the Navarre community.  He invested nearly half of his adult life as a firefighter and EMT, beginning...

Carmen M. Brady, 48, of Massillon, passed away peacefully but quite unexpectedly, Friday evening, July 14, 2023, following an extended period of declining health.  Born in Massillon, May 16, 1975, a daughter to Peter V. Brown and Chantelle M. (Bradley) Blake, Carmen graduated from Fairless High School and the R.G. Drage Career Technical Center with the Class of 1993 and completed a bookkeeping certificate course at Stark Technical College.  She had worked for eighteen years as an...