Roland W. Heisser
Jul 26, 2014
Roland W. 'Chunk' Heisser, age 87, of Jackson Twp passed away at his home July 26, 2014. Rolly was born July 10, 1927 in Massillon to the late William & Hilda (Ruch) Heisser. He was a 1945 graduate of Washington High School and served in the Navy at the close of WW II. Chunk retired from D & A...
Richard D. Fetzer
Jul 26, 2014
Richard D. "Rick" Fetzer, 61 of Jackson Twp., passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born in Massillon on March 12, 1953 and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Jackson High School in 1971. He went on to work at the Independent for 15 years and for the United Way of...
Gail E. Janiak
Jul 24, 2014
Gail E. Janiak, 71, of Massillon, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at Mercy Hospital, following an extended illness. She was born in Massillon on December 9, 1942 to the late Beede "Bud" and Faye Kathleen (Lyons) Randolph. Gail enjoyed life. Her passions included camping, traveling, bingo, cooking and traveling around Amish country with...
William "Pop" H. Hattery
Jul 23, 2014
William "Pop" Hattery, 95, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, following a brief illness. He was born on May 14, 1919 in Cleveland to Pete and Bessie Hattery. Pop was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Faye and seven brothers and sisters. He leaves behind three children, Sandi (John) Brakus of Canton,...
Richard A. Smith
Jul 23, 2014
Richard A. "Dick" Smith, 82 of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at the Inn at University Village. He was born in Massillon on November 8, 1931 and was the son of the late Walter Richard and Mabel Eliza (Weisgarber) Smith. Dick served his country with the U.S. Marines during the Korean Conflict. He retired from the...
Alma Denise Winkler
Jul 23, 2014
Alma Denise Winkler died at her home at age 58 on the morning of Wednesday, July 23, 2014 surrounded by love and prayer from family and friends. She was independent and feisty and strong until the very end. Alma's passing was beautiful and quiet and peaceful and full of love for her two daughters Sara and Amber. Alma was...
Worthy Joseph "Joe" Cottrill
Jul 23, 2014
Worthy Joseph "Joe" Cottrill, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at home with his wife Kathy, family and friends by his side, with special mention of friend Jeff Derr, who prayed by his side with Pastor Stephen Kimbrel of North Industry Christian Church after "hanging tough" with his courageous battle. Joe was born on February 02, 1956 in...
Joseph H. Stephen
Jul 22, 2014
Joseph H. Stephen, 80, passed away peacefully at home on July 22, 2014 following a 2 ½ year battle with bladder cancer. Born in Barnesville, OH Joe was the youngest of 13 children of Milton and Anna (Jeffers) Stephen. Schooled at Barnesville High and Kent State University, Joe retired from the Hoover Co. in 1996 as superintendent at the...
Brandon M. Jasinski
Jul 22, 2014
Brandon M. Jasinski, 23 of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Brandon was born on June 12, 1991 in Massillon the son of Rick Jasinski and Ruth M. Hambach. He was a talented singer and song writer. His music was show cased in various places. He was known as 'BLAZ-E'. A loving son, father, grandson, brother,...
Garee L. Daniska
Jul 21, 2014
Garee L. Daniska, age 57 of Jackson Twp passed away suddenly Monday at her home. Garee was born January 4, 1957 in Columbus to James & Janice (Peters) Giovanini. She was raised in Alliance and graduated from Alliance High School in 1975, then graduated from Mount Union University (1979) and Akron University. Garee was the corporate treasurer for Myers...
Steve Yablonski
Jul 21, 2014
Steve Yablonski, age 89 of Massillon passed away Monday July 21, 2014 at Aultman's Compassionate Care Center. Steve was born August 9, 1924 in Canton to the late Thomas & Mary Yablonski and was a graduate of McKinley High School. During World War II, he served in the Army in Europe. Steve retired as a supervisor for Timken Roller...
Wilma Kohl
Jul 21, 2014
Wilma Kohl, age 87 of Massillon, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2014 at Rose Lane Health Care Center. She was born on February 19, 1927 in Cairo, WV and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mabel Jenkins. She grew up in the Church of Christ and in later years attended the True Hope Community Fellowship Church....
John Popovich
Jul 19, 2014
John Popovich, age 79 passed away unexpectedly on July 19, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Massillon, on March 12, 1935 to the late Mark and Mildred Popovich. He was a 1953 graduate of Washington High School. He married Beverly Herman on August 27, 1955 and they spent 59 wonderful years together. John worked at...
Franklin A. Cain
Jul 19, 2014
Franklin A. Cain, age 76 of Massillon, passed away at his home with his family at his side on Saturday, July 19, 2014. He was born in Danville, VA on November 2, 1937 and was the son of the late James and Sue (Richardson) Cain. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and lived in Hawaii for 30...
Augie Martin Rodgers
Jul 14, 2014
Augie Martin Rodgers, age 68 passed away unexpectedly on July 14, 2014. He was born in Massillon on December 28, 1945 to Mary Simon Rodgers Oliver and the late Andrew Rodgers. He was a graduate of Washington High School. He married Cheryl Compan on July 25, 1987 and they shared 37 loving years together and she survives him. Augie...
Barbara Dumitru
Jul 12, 2014
Barbara Dumitru, age 86 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2014 at the Inn at University Village with her son and daughter-in-law beside her. Mrs. Dumitru was born on October 27, 1927 in Massillon the daughter of Frank and Mary (Stepetich) Stepetich. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon and graduated from Washington High School. She was a...
Edna Radanovich
Jul 11, 2014
Edna Radanovich, 93, of Massillon, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2014 at Hospitality House. She was born in Canton, Ohio on June 28, 1921 and was the daughter of the late Mike and Mildred Radakovich. Edna had worked in the food service department at the former Massillon Community Hospital. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death...
Matthew Jason Reed
Jul 11, 2014
Matthew Jason Reed, age 36 of Navarre passed away July 10, 2014 at his home. Matthew was born February 9, 1978 in Leesburg, FL. In 2004 he and his wife Raelynn moved to Navarre. He was a sales representative for Hillcrest Foods serving the local restaurant industry. He greeted the world with a smile and a warm 'hello everybody'....
Amedius James Hershberger
Jul 11, 2014
Amedius James Hershberger, born October 7, 1945 passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on July 11, 2014 following a brief illness. Preceded in death by his wife Linda Francis Hershberger, and daughters, Sandra Koury and Amy Jalyn Hershberger. He is survived by his children, Veronica (Kevin) Wilson, Crystal (Jimbo) Hughes, Charles DePalmo and James (Allison) Hershberger, 14...
Eugene Mcbride
Jul 11, 2014
Eugene McBride CPA, age 65 of Massillon passed away July 11, 2014 at Aultman Hospital. He was born December 24, 1948 in Ruby, SC to Ulysses & Phyllis "Orie" (Sellers) McBride. He graduated from Washington High School and Cleveland State University. He retired from the Internal Revenue Service and operated McBride Tax Solutions, LLC until his death. He was...
