Larry Hershberger
Mar 13, 2016
Larry Hershberger, age 74 of Massillon passed away at his residence March 13, 2016. He wass born August 29, 1941 to the late Noah & Treva Hershberger. Larry was a machinist for H & H Auto Parts. He is survived by his wife Sandra Herberger, a daughter DeAnn Leonard and a son Jerry Hershberger
Delmar L. Jarvis
Mar 12, 2016
Delmar L. Jarvis, age 93 passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2016. He was born on July 04, 1922 to the late William and Jesse (Craigo) Jarvis. He married Arlene Wiandt on March 01, 1941 and they just celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary. Delmar was a Warehouse Superintendent for McLain Grocery until his retirement. He was a member of...
William M. Bank
Mar 10, 2016
William M. Bank, age 58 of Massillon died March 10, 2016 at Country Lawn Nursing Home. He has no known relatives.
William Vern Holderman
Mar 10, 2016
William "Bill" V. Holderman, age 84 went to sleep to join the Lord on March 10, 2016. He was born to the late Vern and Beatrice (Keen) Holderman on, August 07, 1931. He was a 1949 graduate of Washington High School. He married Judith K. Carter on January 24, 1957. Bill served his country in the United States Air...
Richard C. Janiak
Mar 10, 2016
Richard C. Janiak, 83, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2016 following an extended illness. He was born in Cleveland on August 23, 1932 to the late Joseph and Bertha Janiak. A veteran of the United States Army, Richard went on to work as a Union Carpenter with Carpenter's Local # 435 of Cleveland. He was a member of...
Dolores B. Studer
Mar 9, 2016
Dolores B. Studer, age 85 of Massillon passed away March 9, 2016. Dolores was born February 14, 1931 in Massillon to the late Edward & Marie (Ewicka) Schwartz. Dolores was a partner of Studer Signs and the former Tiger Store. They researched information and facts of Massillon Tiger Football to create the Junie & Dolores Studer Library Of Tiger...
June M. Gerber
Mar 9, 2016
June M. Gerber, 88 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016. June was born on October 20, 1927 in Lawrence Twp., the daughter of the late Lorne D. and Bessie K. (Fritz) Dibert. She was a lifelong resident of the area and worked for the Massillon State Hospital retiring after 20 years of service. June enjoyed doing puzzles,...
Velma May "Susie" Smith
Mar 8, 2016
Velma May "Susie" Smith, 90 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Susie was born on July 25, 1925 in Massillon the daughter of the late Martin and Adeline (McInnes) Andrews. She was a lifelong resident of the area. Susie retired from Babcock and Wilcox. Throughout her life she was known as a very talented artist and has...
Christopher R. Holland
Mar 7, 2016
Christopher R. Holland, age 30 of Perry Twp. passed away March 7, 2016. Christopher was born October 16, 1985 in Watertown, NY to William & Jodi (Saunders) Holland. He was a 2004 graduate of Perry High School. His family will always remember his talent as an artist and musician. He was employed in the construction trades. Christopher is survived...
David James Forelines
Mar 7, 2016
David James Forelines, 87 of Jackson Township, passed away Monday, March 7, 2016. David was born on November 8, 1928 in Freeman, WV the son of the late J. C. and Verna Mae (Wiseman) Forlines. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and proudly served our country during WWII. David worked for Ruhlin Concrete, and retired from Akron Concrete in...
Gerald "Scott" Brothers
Mar 6, 2016
Gerald "Scott" Brothers, age 58 passed away on, Sunday, March 06, 2016. He was born in Massillon on December 16, 1957 to the late Gerald and Myrtle (Martin) Brothers. He was a 1976 graduate of Fairless High School. He married Debra Marie Blair on August 15, 1980 and they shared 35 years together and she survives him. Scott worked...
Ester L. Davis
Mar 5, 2016
Ester L. Davis, 93, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016, following a brief illness. She was born in Massillon on March 4, 1923 to the late Alvin S. and Clara A. (Schleuencker) Hauenstein. She graduated from Washington High School and Canton Actual Business College. Ester was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army...
George Fagert
Mar 4, 2016
George Fagert, age 89, passed away on Friday, March 04, 2016. He was born in Hannibal, Ohio on April 15, 1926 to the late George C. Fagert and Anna (Lawrence) Fagert. He entered the Army in August 1944 and served as a rifleman in the 90th Infantry Division of Patton's Third Army, receiving a Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple...
Tricia Clare Sober
Mar 3, 2016
Patricia (Tricia) Clare Sober, passed peacefully at her home on March 3, 2016, surrounded by those she loved and those that loved her. Tricia is survived by her siblings Margaret (Tim) Cocklin, Marc (Kelly) Sober, Martin Sober and Janet Morris; two nephews Andrew (Tiffany) Cocklin and Stephen Sober; niece Megan (Ryan) Ridgley, five great-nieces and nephews; and her dearest...
Shirley L. Parsons
Mar 3, 2016
Shirley L. Parsons, age 80 of Barberton, Ohio, formerly of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at her sister's home. She was born on February 17, 1936 in Gallipolis, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Lou Eck and Mabel (Randolph) Saunders. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Harold Parsons,...
Donnie "Danny" R. Newsome
Mar 3, 2016
Donnie "Danny" R. Newsome, 70, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016 following a brief illness. He was born in Albright, WV on November 23, 1945 to the late General Earley and Evelena (Everidge) Newsome. Danny owned and operated DMS Auto Sales in Strasburg retiring in 2006. He enjoyed working on and being around cars. Known for his sense...
Donald R. Hamberg
Mar 2, 2016
Donald R. Hamberg, of East Greenville, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2016. Don was born in Decatur, IL the son of the late Fred and Audrey (Montgomery) Hamberg. He was a United States Navy veteran. Don worked for Flemings Food as a supervisor and retired after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Eagles #190 and...
David M. Short
Mar 2, 2016
David M. Short, age 73, of Massillon, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 2nd at his home. David was born March 2, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Robert and Elsie (Bennert) Short. He was raised in Westerville, Ohio and graduated from Westerville High School in 1961. He then attended Otterbein University and graduated from the Ohio State University...
Wanda I. Coverdale
Mar 1, 2016
Wanda I. Coverdale, 85 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016. Wanda was born on October 20, 1930 in Punxsutawney, PA the daughter of the late Myron and Bessie (Hillard) Shreffler. Wanda was a homemaker. She enjoyed bingo, watching Westerns, and spending time with her grandchildren. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers...
Dwight S. Weaver
Mar 1, 2016
Dwight S. Weaver, 88 of Tuscarawas Township, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016. Dwight was born on September 19, 1927 in Berlin Twp., Holmes County, Ohio the son of the late Eli and Mabel (Kaser) Weaver. Dwight worked for the Eaton Corp., retiring after 44 years of service. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, attending auctions, and boating and water skiing...
