Marvin Wester Smith
May 20, 2015
Marvin Wester Smith, 59 of Akron, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015. Marvin was born in Akron on December 26, 1955. He was employed as a piece worker at United Disabilities. He loved the outdoors, going to the park, spending quiet time, and hanging out with his roommates at The Southcrest Group Home. He leaves behind his friend, Jon...
June Radtka
May 20, 2015
Gladys "June" Radtka, age 85 of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. She was born on August 11, 1929 in Massillon and was the daughter of the late Harry and Rhea (Merket) White. June was a 1947 graduate of Massillon Washington High School and a member of First Baptist Church. She had worked in the housekeeping department...
Barbara A. Ries
May 19, 2015
Barbara A. Ries, 81, passed away on May 19, 2015. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on April 14, 1934 to the late Richard and Ann Donovan, Sr. Barbara worked as a tutor at The Boy's and Girl's Club of Massillon, retiring in 2008. She is survived by her husband, William L. Ries; their children, Bill Ries of North...
Karen Louise Bulman
May 18, 2015
Karen Bulman, age 56 passed away on May 18, 2015. She was born in Canton on October 08, 1958 to Katherine and the late Henry F. Bulman Sr. Karen worked at Century Products as an assembler. She was a member of the Church on the Move. Karen loved spending time gardening, fishing, baking and cooking. She is survived by...
Richard "Rick" W. Nasuta
May 17, 2015
Richard "Rick" W. Nasuta, age 68 passed away on May 16, 2015. He was born in Canton on July 01, 1946 to the late Stanley and Kathleen Nasuta. He married Sandra "Sandi" Smith on November 27, 1971 and they shared over 43 years together until his passing . Rick served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam...
Frances Ann Humphrey
May 17, 2015
Frances Ann Humphrey, 85 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2015. Frances was born on May 8, 1930 in Dalton, the daughter of William and Bessie (Hill) DeGordon. Frances lived in Carrollton where she and her husband lived on a farm. She lived most of her life here in the Massillon/Dalton area. She worked at Massillon State Hospital...
Richard "Dick" Wilson
May 17, 2015
Richard (Dick) Wilson, 78 of Jackson Twp. passed away from cancer on May 17, 2015. He was born on Feb. 13, 1937 in Albion, PA to Earl and Carolyn (Bray) Wilson. He graduated from North Canton High School in 1955 and lettered 3 years in both track and football as a starter. He graduated from the University of Akron...
William H. Herrmann, Jr.
May 16, 2015
William H. Herrmann, Jr., 76 of Canton, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2015. William was born on October 10, 1938 in Massillon, the son of William H. and Lauretta (Gaupel) Herrmann, Sr. Bill was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1956 graduate of Washington High School. He worked at Quality Dairy as a truck driver. Bill loved...
Frederick "Ted" O. Goist
May 13, 2015
Frederick "Ted" O. Goist, age 84 passed away on May 13, 2015. He was born in Hubbard, OH to the late Leonard and Mildred Goist on April 05, 1931. He married Ruth Riley April 12, 1958 and they shared nearly 55 years together until her passing in 2013. He proudly served his country as Seabee in the Navy during...
Frances E. Phillips
May 13, 2015
Frances E. Phillips age 84 of Massillon passed away May 13, 2015 at her residence. Frances was born Tuesday November 25, 1030 in Savannah, GA to the late Charles Comer & Frances (Krensen) Makin. She is survived by a daughter and son: Melody Bickley and Charles Phillips. A Graveside service was for the family.
Curry D. Danzy
May 11, 2015
Curry D. Danzy, 95, went home to be with the Lord on May 11, 2015. He was born in Thomasville, AL on July 10, 1919 to the late Elijah and Dosha (Stutts) Danzy. Curry was a hard worker, retiring from Massillon Steel Castings after 32 years, then owned and operated his own Waste pickup business. He loved gardening. He...
Jacqueline A. Soley
May 11, 2015
Jacqueline A. Soley, 63, passed away at Affinity Hospital on May 11, 2015. She was born in Syracuse, NY on March 5, 1952 to the late Ronald James & Marjorie Ruth (Kelton) Armstrong Jacqueline is survived by her children, Stephen and Matthew Soley, three brothers and two grandchildren. A private memorial service was held. Messages of condolence and support...
Norma Jean Degarmo
May 10, 2015
Norma Jean DeGarmo, 88, passed on peacefully on May 10, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Canton Ohio on March 18, 1927 to the late Raymond and Hazel (Mannweiler) Halter. She was a 1945 graduate of Canton Lincoln HS where she proudly performed with the Lincoln Rockettes. While employed as a secretary for the Timken...
Theresa M. Cozzoli
May 9, 2015
Theresa M. Cozzoli, age 72 of Perry Township, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2015. She was born on April 26, 1943 and was the daughter of the late Harold E. and Agnes (Essman) Painter. For 26 years, Theresa was a preschool teacher. She also worked at Aultman Hospital where she was a lab technician. She was a member...
Raymond "Ray" Lewis Shanklin
May 8, 2015
Raymond "Ray" L. Shanklin, age 70, surrounded by his loving family went home to be with the Lord on May 08, 2015. He was born in Massillon to the late Glenn and Velda (Shonk) Shanklin. He married Gloria "Doie" Berg on March 13, 1965 and had recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Ray's shining accomplishments were as a loving...
Robert H. Jones
May 8, 2015
Robert H. Jones, 85, of Jackson Township, has gone to his eternal home in the loving arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 8, 2015. He was born on May 17, 1929 in Grove City, PA to the late Sarah (Walters) and Austin H. Jones. After graduating from high school, he served his country during the Korean Conflict...
Lois K. White
May 8, 2015
Lois K. White, age 86 passed away May 8, 2015 at Shady Lawn. Lois was born June 30, 1928 in Massillon to the late Lawrence & Dorothy (Hamel) Heather and was a 1947 graduate of Washington High School. She and her husband Bill were the owners of Kracker's Pizza II for many years. Lois was a charter member of...
Mable Florence
May 7, 2015
Mable Florence, 60 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015. Mable was born on February 18, 1955 in Greensboro, NC the daughter of Daniel and Christine (Milton) Florence. A Homegoing Celebration will be held on Monday, May 11, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at the True Church House of Prayer in Massillon: 1841 Tremont S.E., Massillon, OH 44646. Bishop...
Gary R. Gallagher, Ii
May 7, 2015
Gary R. Gallagher, II, 44 of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly, following a severe asthma attack on Wednesday, May 7, 2015. He was born in Massillon on November 2, 1970. He graduated from Washington High School in 1989 and then went on to the Pittsburgh Art Institute. He is survived by his fiancé, Anita Artzner, his father, Gary R. Gallagher,...
Gary L. Soldatis
May 6, 2015
Gary L. Soldatis, 61 of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at home of natural causes. He was born on August 28, 1953 in Massillon and was the son of the late Louis and Mary (Kipfer) Soldatis. He was a 1971 graduate of Washington High School and earned a golf scholarship to Valdosta State College, graduating with...
