Shirley Gerhard
Dec 9, 2015
Shirley Gerhard, 68 of Perry Township, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2015. Shirley was born in Confluence, PA on November 21, 1947, the daughter of the late Richard and Alice (Anderson) Gerhard. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1966 graduate of Washington High School. Shirley was a lifelong caregiver. She enjoyed crafting, fishing and making...
Cindy J. Martin
Dec 8, 2015
Cindy J. (Clapper) Martin, formerly Albright, age 67 of Massillon, passed away on December 8, 2015. She was born on August 20, 1948 in Zanesville, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Frank and Barbara Clapper. Cindy retired from the Timken Company. She worked at LaPizzaria and provided child care for many families. She is survived by her...
William "Bill" Hammel
Dec 4, 2015
William "Bill" Hammel October 5, 1923 – December 4, 2015 William, Bill, Hammel, age 92, of Massillon, OH, devoted husband, father and grandfather passed away Thursday, December 4, 2015. He was born in Beach City, Oct. 5, 1923, to the late James W. and Hazel (Wilhelm) Hammel. Bill graduated from Navarre High School where he served as class president...
Margaret C. (Kovatch) Howell
Dec 4, 2015
Margaret C. (Kovatch) Howell, age 87 passed away on December 04, 2015. She was born to the late John and Eva Kovatch on November 11, 1928 in Massillon. Margaret was a 1946 graduate of Washington High School. She married Milton Howell on January 20, 1956 and they shared 51 years together. Margaret worked as a Tool Inspector for Timken...
Jeannie Marie (Rowland) Nakamura
Dec 4, 2015
Jeannie M. (Rowland) Nakamura, age 48 of Massillon previously Dublin, OH passed away on December 4, 2015 suddenly from numerous illnesses. She was born in Massillon on March 27, 1967. Jeannie was the most loving kind hearted person you could know. She loved life and her children were her world. She will be deeply missed. She is survived by...
Patrick "Pat" Edward Bair
Dec 4, 2015
Patrick "Pat" E. Bair, age 58, passed away on December 4, 2015. Pat was the son of Gene and the late Pauline (Juanita) Bair. He was born in Los Angeles, California on August 22, 1957. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a Radar Operator traveling the Seven Seas. Pat was a man of many...
Phyllis A. Kreiger
Dec 3, 2015
Phyllis A. Kreiger, 79 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015. Phyllis was born on April 4, 1936 the daughter of the late John and Hilda (Starkey) Urwin. Phyllis was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1954 graduate of Washington High School. She worked at First Savings & Loans Bank and retired after 18 years of service....
Leland H. Prentice
Dec 3, 2015
Leland H. Prentice, 71 of Jackson Township, passed away on December 3, 2015. He was born in Elyria, Ohio on July 2, 1944 and was the son of Anne (Malick) Prentice and the late Leland H. Prentice, Sr. He was a 1962 graduate of Midview High School in Grafton, OH and 1967 graduate of Kent State University. He worked...
Donald W. Lynch
Dec 3, 2015
Donald W. Lynch, 68 of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at his home with his family at his side. He was born on March 11, 1947 in Webster Springs, WV and was the son of the late Marvin and Goldie (Shaffer) Lynch (later Knight). Don retired from Republic Steel and attended Pleasant View Mennonite Church. Along...
Virginia R. Trees
Dec 3, 2015
Virginia Trees, age 89 of New Alexandra, PA passed away Thursday December 3, 2015 at Rose Lane Nursing Center in Massillon. She was born February 4, 1926 in Edmon, PA. She lived most of her life in New Alexandria and recently move to be near her daughter in Massillon. She is survived by four children: Cindy Miller, Dennis Trees,...
Robert Dale Parr
Dec 2, 2015
Robert Dale Parr, 74 of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 with his family at his side. He was born on May 16, 1941 in Massillon and was the son of the late Donald E. and Dorothy V. (Mason) Parr. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Mary Kay (Brown) Parr, whom...
Lourine Parr
Nov 30, 2015
Lourine Parr, 81, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was born in Seth, WV on September 18, 1934 to the late Silas and Helen (Toney) Meadows. Lourine, volunteered at many of the area soup kitchens. She was dedicated to her family and community. She is survived by her children, Kathy (Bill) Flood, Dorraine...
Savannah Rae Henry
Nov 30, 2015
Savannah Rae Henry born July 11, 1995 went home suddenly to be with Jesus on November 30, 2015. Savannah was a 2014 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. She was employed at Shearers Millennium Plant. Savannah loved spending time with family and friends, reading and drawing. She was looking forward to Christmas this year. Savannah was a loving person....
Maxine Shumar
Nov 25, 2015
Maxine Shumar, 87 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her children. Maxine was born in Cambridge, OH the daughter of the late Franklin and Ivah (Riddle) Pifer. She retired from Washington High School in 1994. Maxine loved to travel and watch sports. She was a faithful member of Grace U.C.C. in Massillon...
Patricia Chantes
Nov 25, 2015
Patricia Chantes, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 following an extended illness. She was born in Ambridge, PA on June 28, 1934 to the late Kyriaco and Maria (Alexandrou) Chantes. Patricia worked for the Massillon State Hospital and R.D. Drage Vocational School and was a graduate of Washington High School. She was a member of St. George Greek...
Shirley Ann Scholey
Nov 25, 2015
Shirley Ann (Hoffman) Scholey, 77 of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2015. She was born on February 8, 1938 in Massillon and was the daughter of the late Harold G. and Loretta (Tantz) Hoffman. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman "Rigg" Scholey and her sister Janet King. Shirley is survived...
Samuel "Sam" Williams
Nov 24, 2015
Samuel C. "Sam" Williams, 90 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2015. Sam was born in Huntington, WV on January 9, 1925 the son of the late Samuel and Luella (Whitling) Williams. Sam was a 1942 Washington High School graduate and a WWII Army/Air Force United States veteran. He retired from Hercules Motor in Canton. He belonged to...
Mary E. Murray
Nov 24, 2015
Mary E. Murray, age 66 of Broadview Hts. passed away Tuesday. Mary was born January 1, 1949 in Massillon to the late Thomas & Lorene (McInnes) Marton. She was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and Bowling Green University. Mary taught 6th grade at St. Barbara's School for 20 + years. Mary loved teaching, taking care of her...
Gwen Fraser
Nov 21, 2015
Gwen Fraser, 71 of Perry Township, went home to the Lord on Saturday, November 21, 2015. She was born in Montgomery, Alabama on September 11, 1944 the daughter of the late Edward and Mildred (Barnes) Blunt. Gwen lived in Massillon most of her life and was a 1962 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. Gwen also attended Kent State...
Robert Lee Marsh
Nov 21, 2015
Robert Lee Marsh, age 60 passed away Saturday November 21, 2015 at Affinity Medical Center. He was born Friday July 1, 1955 in Massillon to the late Don & Margaret (Drauby) Marsh. He is survived by a brother John N.Marsh. No services are planned at this time.
