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Dorothy Staskey Obituary

Dorothy J. Staskey
Dorothy J. Staskey-McHenry, age 73, of Massillon, passed away Tuesday evening in Massillon Community Hospital following a brief illness. Born Sept. 11, 1933 in Martins Ferry, OH. A member of Canton Baptist Temple. She was the Group Activities Coordinator for Metropolitan Homes of Massillon. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Clara Smith McHenry; husband, Stanley A. Staskey, July 21, 1989; a brother, James McHenry. Survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Michele Eva and Keith Neading; one son and daughter-in-law, Ronald I. and Deborah McHenry, all of Canton; two grandsons, Mark Anthony Stock and Aaron Nichols; two granddaughters, Danielle Skeen, Nicole Nichols; one great-granddaughter, Skylar Nichols; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Eva and Bill Holt of Navarre, Mary Jane McHenry, Ethel and Terry Miller, Peggy and Harry Sweinhart, all of Canton, Sharon and Carl Marks of Richville; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Bill McHenry of Canton, Richard and Brenda McHenry of Akron; many nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends. Dorothy was a loving mother to many. Services will Saturday at 11 a.m. in Waltner-Simchak Funeral Home with Rev. Delaney Young officiating. Interment in Forest Hill Cemetery. Calling hours Friday 5-8 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to help defray expenses.
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330-455-0293)
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Published by The Repository or The Independent on Sep. 28, 2006.

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nitosha thompson

September 28, 2006

To all the family we are thinking about u in this time of sadness. Our love goes out to you.
love Jim D.D. and Nitosha Thompson

Jon & Jane Young

September 28, 2006

To lose one so close is hard, the feelings hit you in the gut like a knife, but it is important to reflect on the life one led, those memories in our hearts give our loved ones immortality.

may our prayers be heard, and may the lord comfort your family

Kurt & Melanie Neading

September 28, 2006

Our deepest sympathy is with you and your family during this time of loss.

Shirley Dunbar

September 28, 2006

Our condolences to the family. It is really hard after losing Jim only a short time ago. God bless you all. Please accept our sympathy.
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Bobbie Holt

September 28, 2006

To my loving family in this time of hardship. I love you all very much.

Dino and Julie Ross

September 28, 2006

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

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