Larry “Hop” Jenkins, 77
Larry “Hop” Jenkins, 77 of Massillon, died May 16, 2026, following an extended illness. Larry was born on May 24, 1948, in Massillon, to the late William and Catherine Jenkins. Larry graduated from Tuslaw High School in 1967 before working at Superior’s Brand Meats and retiring from Schantz Organ Company in Orrville. Larry “Hop” was…
Read MoreKatie E. Schmucker, 78
Katie E. Schmucker, 78 of Kidron, died Monday, May 18, 2026 from injuries sustained in an accident. She was born near Fredericksburg on April 30, 1948 to the late Emanuel J. and Mary M. (Mast) Miller and Married Melvin E. Schmucker on September 26, 1968 and he survives. She was a member of the Old…
Read MorePam S. Null, 72
Marshallville — Pam S. Null, age 72, of Marshallville, passed away Friday, May 8, 2026, at Wooster Community Hospital in Wooster, following a period of declining health. Pam was born on April 11, 1954, in Wadsworth, OH to the late Richard and Glenna (Clapper) Wertz and graduated from Smithville High School. She married Jon C.…
Read MoreRuth E. Moyer, 91
Ruth E. Moyer, 91, of Dalton and formerly of Massillon, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Aultman Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born in Steubenville on July 14, 1934 and was a 1952 graduate of Washington High School. She married Edward K. Moyer on June 9, 1956 and he survives.…
Read MoreFire, smoke damage downtown Dalton businesses, residences
Photos by Heather Immler / DGKN, Jacob Layfield and Christina Layfield DGKN staff report DALTON Fire and smoke damaged businesses and residences Friday evening downtown displacing residents. No residents or first responders were injured. Some pets reportedly died in the fire. The American Red Cross has been contacted to assist residents. Many fire departments responded…
Read MoreGary Lee Richard, 61
Gary Lee Richard, age 61, of Warsaw, Indiana, a cherished husband, father, brother, pastor, counselor, and friend, went home to the arms of Jesus on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on September 20, 1964 in Wooster, Ohio to Paul and Joanne (Begly) Richard. He married Ann McCrum on May…
Read MoreGary L. Lawrence, age 82
Gary L. Lawrence, age 82, of Dalton, died Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Friends and family can join together to celebrate Gary’s life on May 30 from 1:00 to 3:00pm at Skylar Brook Farm, 12853 Bair Road, Orrville. A complete obituary ran in a prior edition and can be found at www.aublefuneralhomes.com.
Read MoreRonnie Davidoff, 67
DEMS students prepare for annual plant sale
PHOTOS PROVIDED BY JUSTIN ABSHEARDGKN staff report DALTON Students at the Dalton Elementary & Middle School Greenhouse behind the middle school have been working hard planting and learning and having fun getting their hands dirty. The annual plant sale is this week and the students have much to show off and share with the community.…
Read MoreVoters approve fire levies for both Baughman, Sugar Creek townships
DGKN staff report Voters passed fire levies for both Baughman and Sugar Creek townships May 5. The Wayne County Board of Elections will meet at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 26 to certify official primary election results. According to the Wayne County Board of Elections website, unofficial results show 184 votes were cast for the Northern…
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