Robert Earl Daugherty
Jan 17, 2017
Robert E. Daugherty, 86, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family. Robert was born on January 27, 1930 in Philippi, WV the son of the late Frank and Ila (McDaniel) Daugherty. He was a United States Army veteran and served our country during the Korean War. Robert worked for Hercules /...
Ocie Phyllis Swisher
Jan 17, 2017
Ocie P. Swisher, 89, passed away on January 17, 2017, following an extended illness. She was born in Walker, WV, on October 11, 1927 to the late, John M. and Lelia M. (Spiker) Craven. She was a graduate of Cairo High School, Class of 1946 and was a member of The Salvation Army. Ocie is survived by her children,...
Frank J. Lukowski
Jan 15, 2017
Frank J. Lukowski, 98, of, Canton, passed away January 15, 2017 at The Pines in Canton, Ohio. He was born September 27, 1918 in Brooklyn, New York to William and Stella (Slapkowski) Lukowski. Frank married Cora Gulick on November 17, 1951. She passed away December 6, 2016. Frank retired from Riegel Paper Mill in Milford, New Jersey after many...
Thelma I. Eggleston
Jan 15, 2017
Thelma I. Eggleston went to be with the Lord on January 15, 2017. She was born to Clara nee McNeal & Theodore William Lohse in Athens, Ohio on March 19, 1921. She was a long-time member of the Massillon Wesleyan Methodist Church. She is survived by her son, Thomas (Sara) and grandchildren William (Denise), Cherie Krutilek (Kyle), and Michelle...
Rita D. Weygandt
Jan 14, 2017
Today the world is a little grayer as the beautiful light Rita Darlene Weygandt left this world on Saturday January 14, 2017. Rita was born in Scio, Ohio in 1948. During her life she touched many people as she spent time in various places in Northeast Ohio, Naples, Florida and finally back in Massillon. She is survived by her...
Ruby M. Skaggs
Jan 14, 2017
Ruby M. Skaggs, age 86, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017. She was born on February 14, 1930 to the late Floyd and Lizzie (Henson) Kegley in Greenup, KY. She married Ellis P. Skaggs on July 12, 1948 and they shared 65 years together until his passing in 2013. Ruby worked as a Nurse's Aide at Rose Lane...
Alan Lee Keller
Jan 13, 2017
Alan L. Keller, 56, passed away at home in North Fort Myers, FL, surrounded by his family on January 13, 2017. He was born on May 29, 1960 in Massillon to Arvine Keller and the late Dorothy (Yatsko) Keller. Alan was a graduate of Perry High School, Akron University and Embry-Riddle University. Alan loved to be the life of...
Kathleen J. Nally
Jan 11, 2017
Kathleen J. Nally, beloved wife of Thomas Nally and mother of Thomas (Cora) of Moscow, Joan (Paul Slagle) of Bethesda, MD, Mary Patricia of Massillon, John (Sarah) of Dayton, Brian of Massillon and Michael of Bethesda, passed away Wednesday, January 11. Kathleen was the second of 10 children, born to Joan and John Gillespie and grew up in the...
Junior "J.R." A. Burga
Jan 11, 2017
Junior "J.R." A. Burga, 81, passed away on January 11, 2017. He was born in Barnesville on January 10, 1936 to the late Brady and Ida (Bunfill) Burga. J.R. lived in Jackson Township for the last fifty five years. He was a retiree of Republic Steel and a veteran of The United States Army, serving in Korea. He was...
George Paul Popa Jr.
Jan 10, 2017
George P. Popa Jr., age 73 passed away on January 10, 2017. He was born on December 15, 1943 to the late George and Rose Popa. He was a Timken High School graduate. He was married to Rachael Zedaker until her passing on April 30, 2015. George served his country in the United States Air Force. He retired from...
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...
