All Obituaries

Richard L. Morrow, Sr., 73, of Bolivar, formerly of Navarre, passed away quietly, Tuesday morning, December 1, 2020.  Born December 29, 1946, in Meadville, Pennsylvania, a son to the late Curtis and Gertrude (Seidler) Morrow, Richard – known to everyone as “Moose,” graduated from Navarre High School with the Class of 1965.  Pursuing a career in the trucking industry that eventually spanned more than 52 years, Richard applied himself to every facet of the...

William T. Gaut, 80, of Navarre, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home and surrounded by his family on Monday morning, November 30, 2020.  Born in Navarre, August 10, 1940, a son to the late Theodore and Fern (Owens) Gaut, Bill attended Navarre High School.  Prior to his retirement he invested 37 faithful years of service to the Norfolk & Southern Railroad.  A loving husband, a devoted dad, grandpa and great-grandpa and a tremendously loyal friend, Bill held...

Joseph R. Duke, 79, of Massillon, passed away peacefully, Thursday evening, November 26, 2020.  Born July 6, 1941, in Moundsville, West Virginia, a son to the late Arthur A. and Inez E. (Fehndrich) Duke, Sr., the family relocated to Massillon and Joseph graduated from Washington High School with the Class of 1959.  He served honorably in the US Army during the Vietnam War and earned the rank of Sp4c.  In 1970, he received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the...

John P. Jogerst, 77, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. John was a lifelong resident of Navarre and graduated from Navarre High School in 1961. Sergeant John Jogerst served his country during the Vietnam War. He was notably deployed to Thailand among other assignments before being honorably discharged and returning home to Navarre. Once home, he continued to serve his community as a fireman with the Navarre Volunteer Fire Department. He demonstrated his...

Jane I. Mazon, 92, of Massillon, passed away peacefully, Monday afternoon, November 23, 2020.  Born in Massillon, April 24, 1928, a daughter to the late Willis and Olivia (Baskey) Shilling, Jane graduated from Washington High School with the Class of 1946.  She was also a 1949 graduate of the Mercy School of Nursing.  Much of her professional career as a registered nurse was spent with the former Massillon City – Massillon Community Hospital as head nurse in the...

Wayne C. Nofsinger, 94, of Navarre, passed away peacefully, Saturday evening, November 21, 2020.  He was born September 8, 1926, to the late Jacob and Lottie (Maurer) Nofsinger and graduated from Navarre High School in 1946.  Drafted into the U.S. Army in 1952, he saw front line service during the Korean Conflict.  Following his time in the service he returned to the family farm and to his position as a machinist with the Norfolk & Western Railroad where his employment...

Angela K. Patterson, 24, of Navarre, left her earthly life in a tragic car accident and was received into the arms of her Savior on Tuesday morning, November 17, 2020.  Born in Akron, March 21, 1996, a beloved daughter to Tim and Denise (Espinosa) Patterson, Angela graduated from Tuslaw High School with the Class of 2014.  She completed her undergraduate degree with studies at Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola, Florida, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake...

Ronald E. Armitage, 98, of Massillon, made his earthly departure on Tuesday, November 17, 2020.  Born in London, England, March 13, 1922, a son to the late Edward and Grace (Allen) Armitage, the family moved to the United States and resided in Massillon where Ronald graduated from Washington High School with the Class of 1940.  A proud veteran of World War II, he served honorably in the US Army Air Forces.  Following his time in the service, he completed his undergraduate...

Robert W. Hollinger, 84, of Massillon, passed away peacefully at his residence, early Thursday afternoon, November 12, 2020.  Born in Massillon, November 15, 1935, a son to the late Robert and Eleanor (Schindler) Hollinger, Bob graduated from Washington High School with the Class of 1953 and played on Tiger football teams coached by Chuck Mather.  He apprenticed as an electrician while still in high school and continued in the trade throughout his professional life.  He worked...

Lester J. Fulk, 88, of Massillon, passed away quietly on Wednesday morning, November 11, 2020.  Born July 5, 1932, in Kingwood, Preston County, West Virginia, a son to the late Willard and Ruth (Trickett) Fulk, Lester enlisted in the US Army and served honorably in the 82nd Airborne Division during the Korean Conflict.  Later, he worked until his retirement as a set-up mechanic for the former Central States Can Company - now Crown Cork & Seal, in Massillon.  A humble man...