Janet Martha Berger
Apr 27, 2017
Janet M. Berger, 77, of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord, on Thursday, April 27, 2017. She was born on February 17, 1940 to Ralph and Aleda (Owens) Keller. Janet married Robert Berger on May 1, 1960. They shared 56 loving years together. Janet worked in the banking industry for 18 years and retired from Chase Bank....
Mary Helen Shanklin
Apr 26, 2017
Mary Helen (Schoener) Shanklin of North Lawrence passed away April 26, 2017 at Akron General Hospital following a 3 month battle with cancer; her son, John, and her life partner and companion, Danny Wiseman, were at her bedside. She was born on August 16, 1948 in Massillon City Hospital, and was the daughter of the late John and Isabell...
Larry Lee Brenner
Apr 26, 2017
Larry L. Brenner, 87, of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Rose Lane Health Center with his family by his side. He was born on April 13, 1930 in East Greenville, Ohio to Wilfred and Nellie (Reese) Brenner. Larry was a 1948 graduate of Washington High School and proudly served his country in the United States...
Richard Lee "Dick" Kulick
Apr 25, 2017
Richard “Dick” Kulick passed away peacefully at the Cleveland Clinic on April 25, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio at the age of 64. Dick is survived by his wife, Kelly Kulick of Massillon, Ohio; children, Kris Kulick, Kory Kulick, Jackie (Randy) Kleve all of Massillon, Ohio and Jason (Emily) Oster of Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren, Maggie, Elizabeth, Charlotte, Carlie, Allie, Macy,...
Harold R. Bleuler
Apr 24, 2017
Harold R. Bleuler, 1930-2017, age 86, passed away peacefully April 24, 2017 due to pneumonia. He was born May 5, 1930 in Dalton, Ohio to Harry Bleuler and Edith Bleuler Robinson. He graduated Washington Union High School, Massillon Ohio in 1948, and received a Bachelor’s of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toledo in 1957. He worked...
John C. Sparks
Apr 24, 2017
John C. Sparks, 90, of Massillon died peacefully on April 24 surrounded by his family. Born in Massillon in 1926 to William R. and Lyda Matthews Sparks, he was the youngest of five siblings growing up on 9th Street NE. His family was fortunate during the Depression, as his father was the station agent at the Pennsylvania Railroad station....
Kenneth S. Wade
Apr 23, 2017
Kenneth “Ken” Wade, age 84 of Perry Twp, passed away on Sunday April 23, 2017. He was born on September 22, 1932 in Uhrichville, OH to the late William and Mary (Hitchcock) Wade. He married Margaret Hayes of Brewster, OH and they shared 57 years together until her passing. He owned and operated Wade Auto in Massillon for 20...
Clifford L. Detwiler
Apr 23, 2017
Clifford L. Detwiler, 91, passed away on April 23, 2017. He was born in Akron on March 6, 1926 to the late Clifford R. and Selma ( Johnson) Detwiler. Cliff was a proud Veteran of WW II serving in the Navy. He was a farmer and worked many years as a Union Brick Layer and then worked for May...
Anna Timosko
Apr 23, 2017
Anna Timosko, age 96 of Massillon passed away April 23, 2017 at Hospitality House. Anna was born June 27, 1920 in Massillon to the late John & Anna ( Elavsky) Zustin. She was a graduate of Washington High School. She was a homemaker and lifetime member of St. John Lutheran Church in Massillon. Her husband Michael died in 1975....
Paula J. Morgan
Apr 22, 2017
Paula J. Morgan, 70 of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2017. She was born on February 11, 1947 in Massillon and was the daughter of Earl and the late Marjorie (Klein) Everett. Paula was well known in the Massillon and Tuslaw school districts and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church as an instructor and for her musical gifts. She...
Fredrika E. Cornell
Apr 22, 2017
Age 87, of Massillon, passed away peacefully from Alzheimer’s on Saturday, April 22, 2017. She was born on March 5, 1930 to the late W. Laurie and Hilda Edwards in Jacksonville, Florida where she graduated from Robert E. Lee High School. After living in Ohio for more than 65 years, Freddie was always proud of her southern heritage. She...
Gearl Lee Rogers
Apr 20, 2017
Gearl L. Rogers, age 57 passed away on April 20, 2017. He was born in Grantsville, West Virginia on March 18, 1960. He married Sandra L. Jefferies on August 31, 1985 and she survives. Gearl worked as a Maintenance Man at Springwood Lake Campgrounds He enjoyed working on cars, riding his Harley, and drinking his beer. He will forever...
Margaret Susan Ferrell
Apr 18, 2017
Margaret S. Ferrell, 66, of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her family. Margaret was born on May 27, 1950 in Massillon, the daughter of the late William and Rita Kramek. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1968 graduate of Central Catholic High School. Margaret enjoyed painting pictures and traveling....
Herman F. Lonas
Apr 18, 2017
Herman F. Lonas, a life-long resident of Massillon, died on April 18, 2017 at the age of 89. Herman who was preceded in death by his parents Florence and John Lonas was a 1946 graduate of Washington High School, a Korean War Marine Veteran, co-owner of Herm and Ray's Service Stations, a 50+ year member of the Masonic Lodge,...
James J. Howenstine
Apr 18, 2017
James J. Howenstine, 79 of North Canton, passed away peacefully with family by his side. He was born in Canton, Ohio July 13, 1937 to Jay C. and Esther (Farber) Howenstine. Retired from The Timken Company after 32 years of service as a General Supervisor. Jim was a 1955 graduate of Jackson High School. He proudly served his country...
Mary Lou Singleton
Apr 17, 2017
Mary Lou Singleton, 64, passed away on April 17, 2017, following an extended illness. She was born on July 1, 1952 in Massillon to the late Enoch and Lucille B. (Blunt) Ross. Mary Lou was known for her loving spirit and dedication for her children and family. She is survived by her children, Walter (Brittany) Sanders, Jr. and Consuela...
Lilly Ann Swinehart
Apr 17, 2017
Lilly Ann Swinehart went to be one of the Lord’s angels on Monday, April 17th. She was born at 1:12 pm and was 1 lb and 1.7 oz. She lived for 3 three hours with a beating heart and during that time she was baptized and experienced the love of her parents. She is survived by her parents, Carissa...
Donald Robert Hickman
Apr 16, 2017
Donald R. Hickman, 51 of Tuscarawas Township, passed away, Sunday, April 16, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family. Don was born on June 9, 1965 in Massillon, the son of the late Harry R. and Joyce Ann (Watkins) Hickman. Don was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1983 graduate of Washington High School. He was employed...
Mary Lou Roth
Apr 16, 2017
Mary Lou Roth, age 91 passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 03, 1925 to the late Charles and Josephine (Rice) Miller. Mary Lou was a Leasing Agent in Greater-Dallas Texas for 22 years until her retirement returning to Massillon. Mary Lou loved animals, plants and flowers. She was the type...
Evelyn K. Bush
Apr 16, 2017
Evelyn K. Bush, 92, passed away at home. She was born in Massillon on July 7, 1924 to the late Frank and Mary (Allman) Hershberger. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, a graduate of St. Joseph School and a 1943 graduate of Washington High School. She is survived by her children, Kandy (Jeremy Murphy) Foster and...
