Russell Erwin Shelt
Sep 7, 2014
Russell E. Shelt, 78, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2014 in Canton. He was born in Canton on November 11, 1935 to the late Lester E. and Virginia Shelt. He is survived by his children, Scott Shelt of Massillon, Tammy Shelt of Kidron, Jeffery Shelt of Canton, Tina Gross of Massillon and Timothy (Denise) Shelt of Tuscarawas Twp.;...
Joseph Ambrosic
Sep 7, 2014
Joseph Ambrosic, age 68 of Perry Township, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at Community Hospice House in New Philadelphia, Ohio. He was born on October 24, 1945 in Barberton, Ohio and was the son of the late Joe and Mary (Habyan) Ambrosic. He graduated from Barberton High School and then went on to serve his country during...
Juleonna Jade (Hatch) Henderson
Sep 6, 2014
Juleonna Jade (Hatch) Henderson went home to the Lord on Saturday, September 6, 2014. She was born on September 6, 2014 the daughter of Kevin E. Henderson II and Sara Hatch. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Stephen Wade Hatch, great grandmother, Icie Jule Snell and her uncle, Ryan S. Hatch. She is also survived by her...
Irene Katlin Lorius
Sep 6, 2014
Irene K. Lorius, 96, went home to be with her Lord on September 06th, 2014 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Robert O. Lorius after sharing 60 years of marriage together. She is survived by two daughters and one son, Jodine (Tom) Zahler Jane (Vic) Kestel, and Robert (Shelly) Lorius. She is...
Jacqueline Watson
Sep 4, 2014
Jacqueline Watson, age 64 of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 4, 2014. Jacki was born on January 21, 1950 in Canton the daughter of the late Willard William and Melba Ruth (Gillespie) Watson. She was a lifelong resident of the area. Jacki worked as an LPN for many years retiring in 1981. She loved pets, plants, and crafts,...
Ronald A. Patt
Sep 4, 2014
Ronald A. Patt, age 82 of Massillon, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 4, 2014 with his family around him. He was born on August 25, 1932 in Bellaire, OH the son of the late Albert and Mary Margaret (Corbett) Patt. He lived most of his life in Massillon and graduated from Washington High School in 1950 where he played...
Shirley A. Beadle
Sep 2, 2014
Shirley A. Beadle, age 74 of Canton, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 2, 2014. Throughout her illness, her family was always at her side. She was born on February 17, 1940 in Canton and was the daughter of the late Robert and Faye (Young) Corrin. Shirley was loving, caring, yet feisty and strong willed...
John L. Walter
Sep 2, 2014
John L. Walter, 85, of Massillon passed away on September 2, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center, Canton. He was born in Monclova on January 17, 1929 to the late Charles L. and Melissa (Nicodemus) Walter. John was a retired Free Methodist minister. He had served over a dozen churches in his fifty plus years of ministry. He attended Spring...
Gerald R. Mcfee
Sep 1, 2014
Gerald R. McFee, age 89, of Massillon passed away September 1, 2014. He was born July 18, 1925 in Canton to the late Ernest & Helen (King) McFee. During WW II he served in the Navy in the Pacific. Bob retired from Central States Can as a security guard. He was a member of Central Baptist Church, VFW, American...
Karen F. Carpenter
Sep 1, 2014
Karen F. Carpenter, age 67 of Massillon, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on March 20, 1947 in Parkersburg, WV and was the daughter of Reva Casto and the late Dillon H. Casto. Karen had formerly been an employee at the Timken Company. She retired as the manager...
Isabel Halco
Aug 30, 2014
Isabel Halco, age 94 of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Altercare of Navarre. She was born in Dover, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Eli and Etta (Heron) Herman. Isabel graduated from Dover High School and then earned her degree in business at Dover Business College. She also took classes at Stark State...
James Lowder
Aug 26, 2014
James Lowder, age 77 of East Canton, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at Aultman Hospital. He was born in Greenup, KY on February 16, 1937 and was the son of the late Ralph and Esther (Bentley) Lowder. Jim worked at and retired from Republic Steel. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson...
Lucas V. Marcelli
Aug 25, 2014
Lucas V. Marcelli, age 20, perished in a tragic plane accident on August 25th in Willoughby Hills, Ohio. Born July 28, 1994, Lucas spent most of his life in Jackson Township in Massillon, Ohio. He graduated in 2013 from Jackson High School and was a member of St. Mary's Parish in Massillon, Ohio. Lucas is survived by his parents,...
Charles T. (Tom) Locke
Aug 24, 2014
Charles T. (Tom) Locke passed away on August 24 at the age of 84. Tom was born on March 5, 1930, in Dayton, Ohio to Charles and Stella Locke. He graduated from Chaminade High School and served in the Marines in Japan during the Korean conflict. When he returned home he enrolled at Ohio State University where he had...
Waltraud Dittfeld
Aug 24, 2014
Waltraud Dittfeld, age 81 passed away on August 24, 2014. She was born on June 19, 1933 in Ennigloh Kreis Henford, Germany to the late Henrich and Frieda Sudek. She married the late Karl Dittfeld on December 31, 1952. Waltraud worked for Perry Rubber for a number of years. She was a longtime member of the New Apostolic Church....
Merle A. Brinkley
Aug 23, 2014
Merle A. Brinkley, 86 of Perry Twp. passed away unexpectedly at home. He was born in Massillon on July 19, 1928 to the late Charles A. and Viola (Young) Brinkley. Merle was a veteran of both the the Navy and the Army. He had retired from Grief-Board Company. He was a member of the Eagles. He enjoyed ballroom dancing,...
Judy A. Wesie
Aug 23, 2014
Judy A. Wesie, age 73 of Massillon passed away August 23, 2014. Judy was born October 28, 1940 in Benbush, WV to the late Earl & Charlotte (White) Pennington. In 1952 her family moved to Massillon. She was an active church member all of her life. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Judy is survived by her...
Todd E. Ickes
Aug 21, 2014
Todd E. Ickes, 34, formerly of Massillon passed away in Indianapolis, IN, following a brief illness. He was born in Massillon on October 22, 1979. Todd worked for Prime Distribution, and was a professional drummer. He graduated from Washington High School, Class of 1999. Music and playing the drums was his passion, and he became an incredible musician. Todd...
Ida C. Ewing
Aug 20, 2014
Ida C. Ewing, age 85 of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at Amherst Meadows. She was born in Rhinebeck, NY on September 23, 1928 and was the daughter of the late Clarence R. and Gladys N. (Gehring) Ehrhart. Ida had previously worked at the former Massillon Psychiatric Center and Loblaw's. She had been a member of...
Frances M. Kliem
Aug 19, 2014
Frances M. Kliem, 69 of Canton, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at her residence. Fran was born on June 15, 1945 in Cleveland, the daughter of Frank and Ione Kliem. She worked for Affiliated Hospital Products – Perry Division for 30 years. Fran was a cancer survivor. She had a love for animals, especially her cats, Kitty and...
