All Obituaries

Theodore E. “Ted” Durant, 70, of Navarre, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, with his wife and family at his side.  Born in Coshocton, Ohio, March 27, 1950, to the late Eugene and Jean (Bookless) Durant, Ted graduated from Fairless High School with the Class of 1969, and retired from Wenger Excavating in 2016.  A devoted husband and a loving and supportive dad and grandpa, he enjoyed boating with his wife and family, hunting with his sons and grandkids and...

Marjorie F. King, 92, of Navarre, passed away quietly, with her family at her side, on Saturday morning, February 13, 2021.  Born March 1, 1928, in Strasburg, Ohio, a daughter to the late Raymond and Olive (Leach) Graef, Marjorie worked for a time at Mid’s (Homestyle Spaghetti Sauce) but was very much a full-time wife, mom and homemaker.  A member of Fohl Memorial United Methodist Church, she was indeed, a devoted wife and a loving and supportive mom, grandma and...

Carol S. Hester, 43, of Canton, passed away Wednesday evening, February 3, 2021.  Born in Canton, August 10, 1977, a daughter to the late Chester D. and Marjorie (Betz) Mayle, Sr., Carol graduated from Jackson Memorial High School and worked as a professional caregiver after having first cared for her parents and helped them through their own health, memory and mobility issues.  As a devoted wife and a loving mom and grandma, Carol created a home where anyone was welcome.  She...

Mary F. Davidson, 83, of Massillon, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family, Wednesday afternoon, February 3, 2021.  Born in Canton, May 6, 1937, a daughter to the late George and Mary (Cristea) Kimpean, Mary was a graduate of Jackson High School.  She retired from the Canton office of Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Ohio after working there for several years.  A devoted wife and a loving and supportive mom, grandma and great-grandma, Mary was proud of her Romanian...

Sara E. “Sally” Frieg, 93, of Massillon, passed away on January 20, 2021. She was born on June 22, 1927, to the late Forest G. and Pauline J. (Evans) Shelt. Sally graduated from Washington High School in 1945, and from Massillon City Hospital School of Nursing in 1948. She retired as a Registered Nurse from Aultman Hospital. Sally was a member of Central Presbyterian Church in Massillon. She enjoyed reading, listening to classical music, and spoiling her Scottish terriers. She...

Albert W. Wohlwend, DDS, 72, of Navarre, following a life of service to the nation and to his neighbors, and with his wife and family at his side, passed away in the comfort of his home, early Monday afternoon, January 18, 2021.  Born April 27, 1948, in Suffield, Ohio, a son to the late Joseph P. and Helen E. (Klein) Wohlwend, Albert graduated from Field High School with the Class of 1965.  A decorated combat veteran, he served honorably in Vietnam as a Staff Sergeant with the US...

Sharon L. McCray, 68, of Massillon, following a period of declining health, passed away peacefully, with her family at her side, early Wednesday morning, January 13, 2021.  Born in Massillon, December 16, 1952, a daughter to Charles and the late Velma (Schrickel) Hauner, Sharon graduated from Washington High School with the Class of 1971.  She was a certified medical assistant and worked as a triage specialist with Omni Orthopedics.  A loving and devoted mom and grandma,...

Evelyn A. Hay, of Navarre, following a long and purposeful life, was received into the arms of her Savior on Wednesday afternoon, January 13, 2021 – just five days prior to marking her 100th birthday!  Born on the family farm near Canton, a daughter to the late Dwight A. and Mary A. (Smith) Whitmer, in 1937, her junior year of high school, Evelyn was a delegate to the 4-H Congress in Columbus.  Later in her adulthood, besides being a busy, full-time wife and mother, she...

Mary A. Mountain, 54, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly, of natural causes, at her home, Monday morning, January 11, 2021.  Born February 9, 1966, in Etowah, Tennessee, a daughter to Clifford and Edith A. (Host) Nelson, Mary lived most of her adult life in the area and was working as a telemarketer for Life Line Screening.  A devoted wife and a loving mom, daughter and aunt, Mary looked after her family and extended family with her whole heart and a quiet personal faith. ...

Karen Sue Moore, 67, of Massillon, passed away peacefully, early Friday morning, January 8, 2021.  Born November 24, 1953, in Belmont County, Ohio, Karen was the daughter of the late Johnnie and Ruth (Byles) Moore.  She worked as an STNA and as a home health aide for several years, developing special, caring relationships with residents at Shady Lawn and Amherst Meadows. In her personal life, Karen preferred to live simply and quietly with her cat, Gracie.  She enjoyed going...