Edelgard D. Sperry
Jul 11, 2016
Edelgard D. Sperry, 78 of Jackson Township, passed away Monday, July 11, 2016 following a lengthy illness. She was born on August 10, 1937 in Gelsenkirchen – Erle, Germany the daughter of August and Augusta (Jekubik) Rast. Edda worked for the Perry Rubber Co., Davis Piano and Organ, Kaye and Silver Brokerage, Croxton Realty and G.E. Consumer Finance. She...
Diane L Snyder
Jul 11, 2016
Diane Snyder, age 67 passed away on July 11, 2016. She was born on August 24 1948 to Evelyn and the late Abbie Moser. She was a Washington High School Graduate. She married Wilbur J. Snyder on July 22, 1967 and they shared 23 years together until his passing in 1990. Diane worked at Heinz for 33 years until...
Eric John Schrock
Jul 10, 2016
Eric J. Schrock, 41, passed away on July 10, 2016, following an extended illness. He was born in Massillon on October 16, 1974. Eric was a kind and gentle person, who put others first. He is survived by his father, Terry Eckenrode of Sandusky; brother, Josh (Holly) Eckenrode of Navarre; sister, Robin (Marc) Luxenburg of Massillon; niece and nephew...
Dorothy Ann Huntsman
Jul 10, 2016
Dorothy Ann Huntsman, 90, passed away on July 10, 2016, following an extended illness. She was born in Fairpoint on February 3, 1926 to the late Charles and Lois (Couch) Tyrell. Dorothy retired from The Massillon Psychiatric Center. She was a member of Richville United Church of Christ, Perry Grange, Richville Woman's Club and The Golden Charms. She volunteered...
Janet A. Felton
Jul 10, 2016
Janet A. Felton, 90 of Massillon, formerly of San Diego, CA, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio. She was born on July 29, 1925 in Buffalo, NY and was the daughter of the late George and Charlotte (Maguire) Maclean. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Claudia and Bill Strange...
Eleanor Sasavicz - Rogers
Jul 9, 2016
Eleanor Sasavicz Rogers, 92 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016. Eleanor was born on February 9, 1924 in Massillon the daughter of Daniel and Mabel (Seiber) Williams. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon. Eleanor was employed as a home health aide in Massillon. She enjoyed traveling, camping, crocheting, painting and drawing. Along with her parents she...
Norma Jean Kiesecker
Jul 8, 2016
Norma J. Kiesecker, 89 of Massillon, passed away Friday, July 8, 2016. Norma was born on January 8, 1927 in Massillon, the daughter of the late Frederick and Ruth (Krug) Buck. Norma was a lifelong resident of Massillon. She is together again with her late husband Earl of 68 years of marriage. They enjoyed dancing, music and fellowship at...
Gloria M. Marks
Jul 8, 2016
Gloria M. Marks, 88, passed away on July 8, 2016, following a brief illness. She was born in Massillon on November 29, 1927 to the late Louis and Margaret (Collet) Krause. Gloria was a dedicated home maker and gardener. She is survived by her daughters, Shirley (Terry) Humphrey of Canton and Linda Richards of Massillon and two grandchildren, Taylor...
Ethel M. Hoffner
Jul 6, 2016
Ethel M. Hoffner age 94 of Massillon died Wednesday July 6, 2016. Ethel was born November 1, 1921 in Massillon to the late John & Rosa (Eckroate) Rodenberger and was a 1939 graduate of Washington High School. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Christian Mothers. Ethel will be remembered for her smile, her pleasant...
Margaret Lillich
Jul 4, 2016
Margaret Lillich, 97 of Massillon, passed away Monday, July 4, 2016. Margaret was born on December 27, 1918 in Massillon, the daughter of Michael and Susan (Bocko) Prazniak. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon. Margaret loved spending time with her family and her church family at St. John Lutheran Church. She was very devoted to teaching, and helping...
Nancy Jane (Welch) Hammel
Jul 3, 2016
Nancy Jane (Welch) Hammel, age 86, passed away peacefully in her home on July 03, 2016. She was born to the late Jerome and Clara (Malcuit)Welch on May 16, 1930. She attended Mt. Marie Academy and worked in her family bakery before marrying the love of her life, William Hammel on June 25, 1949. Nancy was a member of...
Kay L. Wells
Jul 3, 2016
Kay L. (McElroy) Wells, formerly Attar, age 62 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2016 with all of her family at her side. She was born on April 11, 1954 in Cambridge, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Elmer and Ruby (Cox) McElroy. Kay worked as a receptionist at Kidney & Hypertension Consultants. She was...
Dorothy Ann Mcbride
Jul 3, 2016
Dorothy Ann McBride was born on April 8, 1937, in Roanoke, Alabama to her parents, Gene Dorsey and Elizabeth Potter Dorsey. She was the only child born to this union. As a child, Dorothy loved school and going to church. The family eventually relocated to Massillon, Ohio and Dorothy received her early education by graduating from Washington High School....
Dorothy Schrock Johnson
Jul 3, 2016
Dorothy Schrock Johnson, born in Massillon on May 26, 1922, passed away on July 3, 2016. She was the daughter of PerLee Simmons Schrock and Myrtle (Capion) Schrock. Dorothy was a life-long member of Faith Lutheran Church. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth William Johnson, an infant son, and her son,...
Richard E. Donovan
Jul 2, 2016
Richard E. Donovan, Jr., age 85 of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2016. He was born on January 29, 1931 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Richard E., Sr. and Anna (Deptula) Donovan. Following high school, he served his country in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed golfing and hunting....
Danielle Marie Flood
Jul 1, 2016
Danielle (Gardner) Flood, age 42 passed away on July 01, 2016. She was born on October 10, 1973 in Massillon to Roger Poindexter and the late Loretta Jo Gardner. Danielle was known as a loving and outgoing person, who would do anything for anybody. She was a diehard Pittsburgh Steelers fan. She will forever be remembered as a devoted,...
Mildred Helen Mann
Jun 29, 2016
Mildred H. Mann, age 99 of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. She was born in Massillon on March 30, 1917 and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Helen (Schultz) Rikosky. She had worked for the former Kaybee Toys and Bear Furniture. She volunteered for the American Red Cross and had memberships with the Women...
Rose Mary Carmola
Jun 28, 2016
ROSE MARY (PAUL) CARMOLA, 99, of Massillon, died at her residence on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 surrounded by her family after a long struggle with dementia. Rose, affectionately known as "MAMA ROSE" was born May 3, 1917 in McKeesport, Pa. to the late Frances (Link) and Martin Paul and was the oldest of 9 children. Growing up in the...
Edward "Eddy" Joseph Piaskowski Jr.
Jun 27, 2016
Edward "Eddy" J. Piaskowski Jr., age 56 passed away on June 27, 2016. He was born on August 27, 1959 in Shenandoah PA, to Rosemary "Sandy" and the late Edward J. Piaskowski Sr. He was a graduate of Jackson High School and Stark Technical College. Ed worked many different jobs throughout his life. He was also a gifted musician...
Bradley W. Trigg
Jun 26, 2016
Bradley W. Trigg of Massillon went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 26, 2016 due to complications of pneumonia and lung cancer. He was born on March 14, 1937, in Bellaire, Ohio. He retired in 1999 from Canton Drop Forge after 33 years. Brad was a big Cleveland Browns and Indians Fan, loved to fish, camp, and...
