All Obituaries

Carolyn L. Roebuck, 82, formerly of Massillon, more recently of Ashland, Ohio, passed away quietly, late Wednesday evening, November 13, 2019.  Born October 9, 1937, in Collinsville, Pennsylvania, a daughter and one of 11 children born to the late Frank and Ethel (Hall) Bloom, Carolyn had been a homemaker and an area resident for more than 60 years. She faithfully attended Abundant Life Christian Fellowship, serving and enjoying her church family as an extension of her own....

Christine S. Kester, of Massillon, following a long and purposeful life, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Saturday evening, October 26, 2019.  This past January she celebrated her 100th birthday!  Born in Massillon, a daughter to the late K. Gus and Lillie E. (Hamlet) Smith, Chris learned early in her life the value of hard work, patience and persistence.  Attributes that served her well as a single mother of two young daughters.  Besides being a...

Thomas A. Schumm, SSGT, USAR (Retired), 82, of Navarre, passed away quietly, late Sunday afternoon, October 20, 2019.  Born in Columbus, Ohio, February 4, 1937, a son to the late George and Margaret (Jones) Schumm, Tom was an honorably discharged veteran of the US Army, retiring as a Staff Sergeant following twenty-one and one half years of active duty and reserve service.  In civilian life he had worked for the former Ekco Housewares and Burger King Restaurants. ...

Gayle A. Shetler, 93, a Navarre resident until 2014, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019, in the home she shared with her daughter, Terri and son-n-law Jack Shipp, in Laurel, Maryland.  Born June 6, 1926, in Massillon, Gayle was the daughter of the late M. Rosell and Vera (Shorb) Herrick.  For most of her life Gayle was a home maker who enjoyed sewing, quilting, baking and traveling with her life partner and husband, Marion.  Gayle and Marion had both been very dedicated and...

Richard S. Ross, 79, of Massillon, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, October 8, 2019.  Born in Massillon, May 30, 1940, a son to the late Kenneth and Ada (Glasgow) Ross, Richard graduated from Washington High School with the Class of 1958.  A devoted husband and a loving father and grandfather, he earned his living as a mechanic with several area auto dealerships as well as as a fleet mechanic and driver for Holland Oil Company until his retirement in 2006. While his health...

Elden L. Surbey, 91, of Navarre, following a long and purposeful life, stood at last in the presence of his Savior when the Lord called him home this past Wednesday morning, October 2, 2019.  Born in North Canton, March 29, 1928, a son to the late J. Park and Clara M. (Wise) Surbey, Elden was the retired owner of the former Surbey Feed & Supply, Inc. in Navarre.  As a business owner for more than 40 years and a Navarre resident for more than 65 years, he was proud to...

Mary Alice Brown, age 90 of Lakeside/Marblehead, formally of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2019 at Arden Courts Memory Care in Westlake, Ohio. Mary, the daughter of Thressa (Mauger) Pritchard, was born on April 10, 1929 in Massillon, and was the youngest of four siblings. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Earl, with whom she celebrated 60 years of marriage She is survived by her children: Kim (Debra) Brown of Danville, VA; Jeff (DiAnne) Brown of Sacramento, CA; Scott...

John E. “Jed” Dulabahn, 64, of Massillon, passed away quietly, early Saturday morning, September 21, 2019.  Born in Massillon, December 3, 1954, a son to the late Jack and Sally (Manley) Dulabahn, Jed graduated from Washington High School with the Class of 1973.  While in high school he was a drummer in the Tiger “Swing” Band and also played in his own band with friends from school.  Jed had been employed for the past 22 years as a straddle buggy driver...

Phyllis Jean Cotton, age 94, of Navarre, passed away peacefully at the Inn at University Village on September 21, 2019. The eldest of five children, Phyllis was born September 30, 1924, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to the late Harry and Florence Barndt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Donald G. Cotton, DDS; her sister,Vivian (Barndt) Anderson and brothers, John and Edwin Barndt. Phyllis is survived by her children and their spouses: Susan (Bill)...

Irene Roy, 83, of Navarre, passed away peacefully with her sister, Jean, at her side, on Thursday evening, September 19, 2019.  Born in Harts, WV, June 15, 1936, a daughter to the late Archie and Goldie (Carter) Ramey, Irene was a homemaker and a Navarre-area resident for most of her adult life.  Remembered by her family as a very giving person, when the need arose, she was usually the family caregiver.  A member of Grace Baptist Church in Canton, she lived simply and...