Franklin Leroy Easterly, Jr.
Apr 12, 2017
Franklin L. Easterly, Jr., 78, passed away on April 12, 2017 He was born on April 23, 1938 in Massillon to the late Franklin and Blanche M. (Edie) Easterly. Franklin was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church. He was a retiree of Crown Cork and Seal. A dedicated...
Annie Louise Hunter
Apr 12, 2017
We the children, family members and friends gather together to celebrate the life of Annie Louise Hunter. Born to Robert and Kansas Gardin, on November 25, 1915, in Gastonia, NC, Annie, also known by Louise, was the youngest of eleven children. She was the longest living child from the Gardin-Robinson union. God blessed Annie with Theodore R. Hunter, her...
Laverne "Larry" M. Kandle
Apr 11, 2017
Laverne “Larry” M. Kandle, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Altercare of Navarre. Larry was born on September 6, 1926 in Massillon, Ohio to Herman and Minnie (Weckesser) Kandle. He proudly served in the United States Navy during WWII. Larry married Geraldine Null and they shared 32 loving years together. Larry worked at the Ford...
Veronica Michelle Duke
Apr 11, 2017
Veronica M. Duke, 25 of Perry Township, passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 following a lengthy illness. Veronica was born on August 11, 1991 in Massillon, the daughter of Michelle Norris and Elmer Duke. Veronica was a lifelong resident of the area. She had a free spirit, loved music and living life to the fullest....
Arlene Lydia Jarvis
Apr 10, 2017
Arlene L. Jarvis, age 97; of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 08, 2017. She was born to the late William and Pauline (Sylvan) Wiandt on May 31, 1919 in Zoar, OH. She married Delmar Jarvis on March 01, 1941 and they shared 75 years together until his passing in 2016. Arlene was a...
Brenda Lou Kompara
Apr 10, 2017
My beautiful wife, Brenda L. Kompara, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017 at Meadow Winds Health Care Center, due to complications from Parkinson’s disease. She was born September 1, 1939 in Massillon, Ohio to Evan and Eilean (Beebe) Gard. Brenda married Robert E. Kompara on March 21, 1959. They shared 58 loving years together. She worked as a...
Katharine Elefterin
Apr 10, 2017
Katharine Elefterin, 91, passed away peacefully at Amherst Meadows on April 10, 2017. She was born September 13, 1925 in Massillon, Ohio to the late Nicholas and Mary (Alexiou) Liossis. She attended Massillon Washington High School, The College of Wooster and The Cleveland Institute of Art. She was married to Lt Col John Elefterin for 59 years. Katharine and...
Betty J. Kendra
Apr 9, 2017
Betty J. Kendra, 96 of Massillon, died Sunday, April 9, 2017. She was born on February 24, 1921 in Mansfield, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Clayton and Agnes (Downey) Crow. She was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Rutherford Paul Allen and Fred...
Eugenia R. Rosca
Apr 9, 2017
Eugenia R. Rosca, age 76 of Massillon passed away April 9, 2017. Eugenia was born February 24, 1941 to the late Nick & Eugenia (Laru) Racar in Canton, OH. She was a graduate of McKinley High School and had worked at the former Martin’s Bakery. Her husband George Rosca died in 2013. Eugenia is survived by a daughter Daniela...
Donna J. Pickering
Apr 9, 2017
Donna J. Pickering, 83, went to be with The Lord on April 9, 2017 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center, Canton, following an extended illness. She was born in Dexter City on September 17, 1933 to the late John T. and Mary E. (Pitt) Pyle. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Dan Pickering; daughter, Katherine Walker; sister,...
Ted R. Hurtt
Apr 8, 2017
Ted R. Hurtt age 80 of Massillon passed away Saturday April 8, 2017 at his residence. He was born to the late Harry and Gladys Hurtt on July 12, 1936 in Akron. Ted was the Parts Manager at Remiinger and Holland Auto Dealerships. Ted enjoyed house plants, golfing and loved listening to music. He is survived by his wife,...
Jimmy Lamar Jones
Apr 8, 2017
Jimmy Lamar Jones of Canton, Ohio, age 69 passed away on Saturday, April 08, 2017. He was born on July 13, 1947 in Rome, Georgia to Mildred Price Wyley and the late Ray Jones. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He worked as a Tow Motor Operator many years at Sterilite...
David A. Balista
Apr 7, 2017
David A. Balista, 71 of Massillon, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017 at Affinity Medical Center. He was born on February 3, 1946 in Akron, Ohio and was the son of the late Solondo and Julianna (Kotelis) Balista. Following high school, David attended Kent State University. He went on to work in sales at Borden Ice Cream. He...
Mary Jane Simon-Bickel
Apr 7, 2017
Mary Jane Simon-Bickel, 96 of Massillon, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017. She was born in Brewster, Ohio on April 22, 1920 and was the daughter of the late George and Martha (Close) Null. Mary Jane worked for Tyson Bearings in the early 40’s making airplane parts. She then worked at the Sugar Bowl for many years and...
Michael Lee Miller
Apr 6, 2017
Michael L. Miller, 64, of Jackson Township, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, April 06, 2017 with his wife by his side. He was born October 26, 1952 in Akron, Ohio to Lee and Jeanette (Howard) Miller. Michael proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He...
Timothy W. Drouhard
Apr 5, 2017
Timothy Wayne Drouhard, 73, passed away April 5, 2017 following a short illness. He was preceded in death by his parents Dolores (Huwig) and Charles Drouhard. He was also preceded in death by his brother Keith Drouhard and sister Denise (Nick) Moauro. Survived by his sisters, Pam (Joe) Ertle and Kay (Gary) Endres. He was a loving father figure...
Teresa J. Mccleary
Apr 4, 2017
Teresa J. McCleary, 58 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017. Teresa was born on November 1, 1958 in Massillon, the daughter of the late Donald E. and Lillian C. (Chetelat) Kilgore. Teresa was a lifelong resident of Massillon. She spent most of her life dedicating herself to raising her children and other children in the neighborhood. She...
Alta L Papes
Apr 4, 2017
Alta Papes, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on April 04, 2017.She is survived by her children Jack Papes and Anna Papes. She enjoyed reading, gardening and bird watching. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Sunday, April 23, 2017 from 1-5p.m. at 5047 Johnnycake Ridge NE, Canton, OH 44705. In lieu of...
Shirley Ann Heinemann
Apr 3, 2017
Shirley Ann Heinemann, 79 of Massillon, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017. She was born in Mansfield, Ohio on July 16, 1937 and was the daughter of the late James David and Angelica Doloris (Massaro) Noggle. Shirley was a graduate of North High School in Akron and had owned and operated Bronze & Beautiful Salon in Massillon. Shirley...
Dale H. Kandle
Apr 1, 2017
Dale H. Kandle, 83, of North Lawrence, went home to meet the Lord on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Mercy Hospital. Dale was born February 1, 1934 in Massillon, the son of the late Herman and Minnie (Weckesser) Kandle. He retired from Superior Meats after 38 years of service and served as Tuscarawas Township Trustee for 3 terms. Dale...
