Emilio Gonzalez
Nov 22, 2014
Emilio Gonzalez, age 91 of Massillon passed away November 22, 2014. He was born June 24, 1923 in Madrid, Spain. Emilio came to the US in 1957, and was a self-employed carpenter & builder. He enjoyed anything he could build with his hands. His greatest joy was his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Manuela Gonzalez...
Doris Hattery Graybill
Nov 22, 2014
Doris (Hattery) Graybill, 81 of Massillon, passed away on November 22, 2014 at Affinity Medical Center. She was born on February 12, 1933 in Massillon and was the daughter of the late John and Bertha (Scheefer) Hattery. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, East Congregation. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death...
Betty Jean Harries
Nov 21, 2014
Betty Jean Harries age 91, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2014. She was born in Steubenville on June 22, 1923 to the late Harry and Mary Ellen Schoppe. She married James T. Harries on September 13, 1947 and they shared 61 years together until his passing in 2008. Betty was a homemaker. She is survived by her children...
Edward J. Langenfeld
Nov 21, 2014
Edward J. Langenfeld, age 91 passed away November 21, 2014. He was born July 6, 1923 in Massillon to the late Edward & Anna (Zeismer) Langenfeld. He served in the Pacific with the Army during WWII. He was a life member of the Massillon Elks & VFW Post #123. He was the owner 'Eddie's Bait & Tackle Shop at...
Vicki Ann Blackford
Nov 20, 2014
Vicki Ann Blackford, 58, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was born in Massillon on October 14, 1956 to the late Richard and Doris (Burke) Hoffner. She was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1975 and was employed at Gorrell Elementary School as a cook. Vicki's life was centered on her...
Paul Eugene Sonnhalter, Sr.
Nov 20, 2014
Paul Eugene Sonnhalter, Sr., age 80, of Massillon, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2014 at Affinity Hospital in Massillon. Paul was born on November 2, 1934 in Massillon, the son of Paul Sonnhalter and Edna (Forney) Sonnhalter. Paul was a lifelong resident of Massillon. Paul served his country during the Korean conflict as a United States Marine. He loved...
Richard "Bill" W. Brown
Nov 19, 2014
Richard W. "Bill" Brown, age 91 passed away on November 19, 2014. He was born in Uhrichsville, OH on March 9, 1923 to the late Raymond and Ruth (Baltzell) Brown. He was a 1941 graduate of Canton-McKinley High School and attended The Ohio State University Bill married Bess Rizos on June 06, 1954 and they shared 58 wonderful years...
Linda Diane Mugrage
Nov 19, 2014
Linda Diane (Hall) Mugrage, 61, beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother died peacefully on November 19, 2014; surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Canton to the late Velma & Walter Hall and was a lifelong resident of the area. Linda graduated from Canton South High School in 1971. Linda had worked as a sales clerk for...
Kimberly Jo Donovan
Nov 17, 2014
Kimberly Jo Donovan, age 49 passed away after a long illness. She was born in Massillon to the late Patrick and Rosemary Donovan. She was a graduate of Washington High School. She is survived by Michael Scott; her children Maggie and Brent Donovan; her grandchildren Mya Donovan and Dominick Grafton; her sister Kelly (Donald) McGuire and her brother Steve...
Charles Eugene Johnson
Nov 13, 2014
Charles Eugene Johnson, 84, of Massillon, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014. Charles was born on March 31, 1930 in Dalton, the son of Denver and Ruth (Rager) Johnson. He was a lifelong resident and a Washington High School graduate. He was a Korean War United States Army veteran. Charles retired from the Eaton Corporation as a metallurgist. He...
Jessie Bell Powell
Nov 13, 2014
Jessie B. Powell, 88, of Navarre, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2014. Jessie was born on December 5, 1925 in Cambridge, Ohio the daughter of Louis James and Estella (Mook) Moffett. Jessie lived in the Massillon area most of her life. She was an L.P.N. at Massillon State Hospital, retiring in 1989. She enjoyed knitting, growing roses, watching...
Marcella J. Ferrell
Nov 13, 2014
Marcella J. Ferrell, 50, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 13, 2014 at her residence. Marcella was born on February 23, 1964 in Massillon the daughter of Russell Johnston and Sandra (Hudson) Johnston/Koval. Marcella was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1982 graduate of Washington High School. She loved fishing, hunting, playing cards and spending time with...
Harold Joseph Mcglynn
Nov 12, 2014
Harold Joseph McGlynn passed away at his residence on November 12, 2014. He was born Tuesday November 8, 1966 in Wadsworth, OH to Harold R & Shelia (First) McGlynn. Joe was a graduate of NorthWest High School in Canal Fulton. He served in the US Navy and was employed in the Heating Business. Joe is survived by his mother,...
Priscilla "Pat" (Baker) Smith
Nov 11, 2014
Priscilla "Pat" (Baker) Smith, 79, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 following an extended illness. She was born in Sunderlandville, PA on July 6, 1935 to the late Clyde T. and Gladys Mae (Bailey) Baker. Priscilla moved to the Massillon area in 1959 and began working at Perry Rubber in 1968. She retired after 32 years of service....
Frederick D. "Fritz" Keen
Nov 9, 2014
Frederick D. "Fritz" Keen, 86, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2014, following an extended illness. He was born in Massillon to the late Fred H. and Julia (Crookston) Keen. Fritz retired from Fleming Foods in 1986 and was a member of Christ Lutheran Church and formerly St. Paul's Lutheran Church. He was involved with the Canton Civic Opera...
Pearl Irene Mcknight
Nov 8, 2014
Pearl Irene McKnight, age 82 of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Amherst Meadows. She was born in Elba, Ohio on September 8, 1932. She retired from Ore-Ida Foods. Many people knew her from Girl Scouts which she was very involved with as a child then as a leader. Pearl enjoyed camping at Springwood with family,...
Florence "Flo" Marie Porr
Nov 8, 2014
Florence "Flo" Porr, age 68 passed away on November 08, 2014. She was born on November 15, 1945 to the late Alex and Flossie Abraham. She married Norm Porr on April 16, 1983. Flo retired from Lowe's after many years. Flo will be remembered as a kind and feisty woman who loved her cats, Boscoe and Pansy. She is...
David J. Aman
Nov 6, 2014
David J. Aman, age 64 of Massillon, passed away at home on Thursday, November 6, 2014. He was born on July 27, 1950 in Massillon and was the son of the late Russell and Agnes (Burger) Aman. He was a 1968 graduate of Tuslaw High School. He retired from the Stark County Engineers. He was an avid golfer and...
Vera Kay Evans
Nov 6, 2014
Vera "Kay" Evans, age 74 passed away from Cancer on November 06, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 14, 1940 in Holloway, OH to the late James and Vivian (Axxe) Bendure. She was a 1959 graduate of Washington High School. She married Thomas R. Evans on December 15, 1962 and they shared almost 52 good...
Thomas C. Ripple
Nov 5, 2014
Thomas C. Ripple, age 80, of Massillon, passed peacefully into his Father's arms on November 5, 2014, at home. He was born May 25, 1934, to Robert and Nancy Elizabeth Ripple. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Michael, great grandson Matthew Woods, brothers Bill, John, Jim and George and sisters Virginia Gardner and Janice Summers. He...
