Helen A. Cutright
Jan 9, 2017
Helen A. Cutright, 101, of Massillon, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017. Helen was born on August 14, 1915 in Pierpont, Ohio the daughter of the late Arthur and Caroline (Aldrich) Moore. She was a 1933 graduate of Jefferson High School, where she played basketball. On August 28, 1936 she married the love of her life, Harold Cutright and...
Jendeth "Jendy" L. Norton
Jan 9, 2017
Jendeth "Jendy" L. Norton, age 71 went home to be with the Lord on January 09, 2017. She was born in Wooster, Ohio on June 24, 1945 to the late Frank and Ruth (Schisler) Norton. She was a 1964 graduate of Washington High School. Jendy worked as a Therapeutic Assistant at the former Massillon State Hospital. She was a...
Kathleen Diane Hensel
Jan 8, 2017
Kathleen D. Hensel, 59, passed away on January 8, 2017, following an extended illness. She was born in Massillon on January 2, 1958. Kathleen retired from E.B. Wire Works in 2012. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother. She loved to play with her grandchildren, they were her everything. She also loved the ocean and spending time at Springwood...
Charles R. Moore
Jan 7, 2017
Charles R. Moore, 84, of, Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Affinity Medical Center. Charlie was born January 15, 1932 in Rhodell, West Virginia to William and Viola (Pendry) Moore. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Charlie married Marie Lester on April 7, 1952. They shared 64...
Marion G. Smith
Jan 6, 2017
Marion G. Smith, 77, passed away on January 6, 2017, following an extended illness. She was born on May 18, 1939 in Massillon to the late Fernon & Ida (Givler) Smith. A graduate of Jackson High School, she retired from the accounting dept. at The Timken Company. Marion was a member of St. Stephen Martyr Lutheran Church. She loved...
Janet Marie Burris
Jan 6, 2017
Janet Marie Burris, 79, of, Massillon, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2017 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. Janet was born August 4, 1937 in Canton, Ohio to Louis and Lucille (Melito) Andriotto. She was a 1955 graduate of Lincoln High School. She married Harry A. Burris JR. on December 9, 1957. They shared 59 loving years together. Janet...
Laura Rosedell Hayes
Jan 6, 2017
Laura Rosedell Hayes, 91, of Massillon, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017. She was born in Mannington, West Virginia on March 21, 1925, to the late James Frederick and Blanche Mae (Hayes) Moore. In 1942, she married her high school sweetheart, Vernon Hayes and moved to Akron where he got a job at Firestone. Along with his job,...
Mary Lu Chapman
Jan 2, 2017
Mary Lu Chapman, 81, passed away on January 2, 2017, following an extended illness. She was born in Parkersburg, WV on July 20, 1935 to the late Rex and Veda (Hosey) McMillion. Mary Lu retired from Spindler Co. and loved to read, craft and cook. She was dedicated to her children. She is survived by her children, Elizabeth Moore...
Russell "Russ" E. Kimball
Dec 31, 2016
Russell "Russ" E. Kimball, age 75 passed away on December 31, 2016. He was born on February 26, 1941 to the late Eugene and Audra Kimball in Salem WV. He attended Washington High School and later served in the U.S. Army. He married Dorothy Kircher on April 24, 1965 and she survives him. Russ was a Quality Control Inspector...
Martha M. Kelley
Dec 29, 2016
Martha M. Kelley, age 91, went home to be with the Lord on December 29, 2016. She was born on September 26, 1925 to the late Daisy (Morrison) and Frank Hartley. She was a graduate of Washington High School. She married Paul Kelley on December 11, 1946 and they shared 50 years together until his passing in 1996. Martha...
Michael W. Smith
Dec 29, 2016
Michael W. Smith, age 60 of Perry Township, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 29, 2016. He was born on March 7, 1956 in Massillon and was the son of the late John P. Smith, Sr. and Priscilla (Baker) Smith. Mike graduated from Washington High School in 1974 and served with the Army National Guard. He worked in retail...
Gladys M. Dittmer
Dec 27, 2016
Gladys M. Dittmer, age 79 of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. She was born in Massillon on October 3, 1937 and was the daughter of the late Claude and Jennie (Perry) Whitmore. Gladys and her late husband, John Dittmer, Sr. raised their son John Dittmer, Jr. (Laura) and Lisa Smith (Keith). They had five grandchildren, Ashley...
Miriam June Steed
Dec 27, 2016
Miriam June Steed, 84, of, Canton, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at the Landings of Canton. June was born June 10, 1932 in Massillon, Ohio to the late Calvert L. and Ethel E. (Cook) Bettilyon. June married Donald Steed on June 27, 1953. He passed away on July 20, 2007. She attended and graduated with the 1949 class...
Anne Marie Mcmanus
Dec 26, 2016
Anne Marie McManus, age 93 of Massillon, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Monday, December 26, 2016. She was born on January 2, 1923 in Johnstown, PA and was the daughter of the late Steven and Anna (Shea) Williams. She retired after many years from Tallmadge City Schools where she was a paraprofessional. She was a...
William Ray Woods
Dec 25, 2016
William R. Woods, 81, of, Massillon, passed away at his home on December 25, 2016 with his family by his side. Bill was born March 12, 1935 in Morgantown, West Virginia to William and Lydia (Williams) Woods. Bill retired from Smuckers after over 40 years of service. He enjoyed driving his RV and traveling to West Virginia to visit...
Rosemary Altland
Dec 25, 2016
Rosemary Altland, 95, of Massillon, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2016 at Smithville Western Nursing Home. Rosemary was born on August 29, 1921 in Sterling, Ohio the daughter of the late John and Mabel (Johnston) Blough. She was a 1939 graduate of Smithville High School. Following High School, she attended the Canton Academy of Beauty Culture and worked as...
Richard L. Shaffer
Dec 25, 2016
Richard L. Shaffer, age 85 passed away on December 25, 2016. He was born in Canton on June 03, 1931 to the late Grant and Margaret Shaffer. He was a 1949 graduate of Timken Vocational High School. He married Janet A. Peddicord on September 26, 1954 and they shared 62 years together. Richard served his country in the U.S....
Gertrude Winifred Judge
Dec 24, 2016
Gertrude W. Judge, 93, of Massillon, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016 at the Inn at University Village. Gertrude was born on June 21, 1923 in Sistersville, WV the daughter of the late Caleb and Amelia Kimble. She was a dedicated member of Anchor Baptist Church. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Victor...
Connie F. Ruppert
Dec 23, 2016
Connie F. Ruppert, 75, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 23, 2016, following a brief illness. She was born in Canton on January 3, 1941 to the late Boyd and Rebecca (Inherst) Halsey. Connie was a friendly person, she never met a stranger. She was dedicated to her family and loved her grandchildren dearly. She is survived by her...
Angelyna Callahan
Dec 23, 2016
Angelyna Callahan born May 10th, 2001, became one of God's angels on Friday, December 23, 2016. Hours after being baptized by her grandfather Jeff Cale and surrounded by her family and friends. She passed away comfortably and peacefully in her mothers arms, after a courageous 7 month battle with cancer. Angelyna was a sophomore at Perry High School. Prior...
