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Dorothy M. Rhoads, age 94, of Perry Heights, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Danbury Senior Living.
She was born December 16, 1930, in Alliance the daughter of the late Charles and Florence (Hummel) Hykes.
Dorothy was a homemaker.
She was an avid reader and a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt.
Dorothy is survived by son, James (Ji-Son) Rhoads; grandchildren, Joe Rhoads, Lisa (Connor) Hession, Samantha Rhoads and her partner, Joe Hoover; sister, Carol Gepper; and nieces Melinda Barton and Allison Beachy.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Rhoads; son, Steven Rhoads; sisters, Betty (Fred) Good and Nancy Hykes; and brother, Paul Hykes.
Her family will celebrate her life at a private gathering.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Salvation Army, 315 6th St NE, Massillon, OH 44646, or Refugee of Hope, 715 Second St. N.E., Canton, Ohio 44702.
Condolences to the family may be made on our tribute page.
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Robert D. Adkins, age 57, of Brewster, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025 at Mercy Medical Center.
He was born March 22, 1968, in Massillon and was the son of the late Lowell and Elizabeth (Swan) Adkins.
Robert retired from the Bell Stores in Brewster.
He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Lauri Adkins; son, Robert Adkins Jr. (Emily); step-son, Robert Fleming Jr.; step-daughter, Katie Chandler (Tre'Von); grandchildren, Jackson, Nicholas II, Nathan, Russell Jr., Elizabeth, Tre'Lynn, Tre'Von, Jr., and Tae'Lynn; in-laws, Ray and LaVonne Heitger; uncle, Perry Swan; cousin, Holly Griffin; dog, Margaret; and cat, Olive.
He is preceded in death by his sister-in-law Brenda Heitger. The family will celebrate his life at a gathering to be held at a later date.
His final place of rest will be Welty Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Mercy Hospice 4369 Whipple Ave. N.W., Canton, Ohio 44718 .
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Maurine K. Yohn, age 67 of Massillon, passed away on November 9, 2025 at Aultman Hospital.

She was born March 9, 1958 in Massillon, the daughter of the late Maurice and Donna (Johns) Isner.

Maurine retired from Giant Eagle where she had worked for many years.

She enjoyed crafting and Facebooking.

Maurine is survived by her son, James Yohn; step sons, Joshua Yohn, Jason Yohn; siblings, Gayle (Ray) Lamy, Larry (Cheryl) Isner, Terri Armstrong; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Yohn and brother, Steve Isner.

A celebration of life, Saturday November 15, at Tremont Pub, 917 Tremont Ave SW #1/2, Massillon, OH 44647 at 1pm, all are invited.

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