Thomas "Tom" Monroe Nelson
Dec 8, 2014
Thomas "Tom" Nelson, age 64 passed away on December 8, 2014, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Canton on August 17, 1950 to the late Everette and Marguerite (Flaherty) Nelson. He was a 1968 graduate of Perry High School as well as a graduate of Miami University. He married Susan Brown on July 12, 1975...
Richard C. Ginther
Dec 6, 2014
Richard C. Ginther, age 88, passed away on December 06, 2014. He was born in Massillon on September 07, 1926 to Kathryn (Wehrle) and Charles H. Ginther. He married Dorothy M. Woods, and they shared 64 years until his passing. Dick was a graduate of Washington High School, a World War II veteran and a long-time employee of MCA...
David J. Aventino
Dec 4, 2014
David J. Aventino, age 52 passed away on December 04, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born on May 08, 1962 in Canton, OH to Larry and Gerri Aventino of Massillon. David graduated from Perry High School in 1980, attended Kent State University. He married Laura on September 05, 1997. David was employed Oster Enterprises as a Plant...
Audrey M. "Lola" Turner
Dec 3, 2014
Audrey M. "Lola" Turner, 66, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 in Massillon. She was born on October 10, 1948 in Fredericksburg, VA to the late George & Juanita Armstead. Lola was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1966. She worked at Massillon Republic Steel for nearly 30 years until plant shutdown in December 2002, then...
Patrick "Pete" J. Erfurth
Dec 3, 2014
Patrick Jay "Pete" Erfurth, 57 of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. He was born in Canton, Ohio on December 17, 1956 to the late Betty and Robert Erfurth. He recently retired from Chapel Hill Community. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother Doris Erfurth. Pete is survived by his wife,...
Lena Virginia Okey
Dec 2, 2014
Lena Virginia Okey, age 100, passed away at Mercy Medical Center on December 2, 2014. She was born on January 26, 1914 in Clarington, Ohio to Charles and Victoria Boetticher. She graduated from Salem High School in Clarington, Ohio and Raedel Secretarial College. The majority of her career was spent as secretary of Canton Lincoln High School. In addition...
William H. Brechtel
Dec 1, 2014
William H. Brechtel age 87, of Canton died Monday morning, surrounded by his loving children. Born September 24, 1927, in Olean, NY to the late George H. and Edna (Williamson) Brechtel. He had been a member of St. Mary's choir for 35 yrs, Knights of Columbus, Amvets, Massillon Lions Club, and Akron Silver League. He was honorably discharged from...
Mark C. Edie
Nov 30, 2014
Mark C. "Butchie" Edie, 60 of Massillon, passed away, Sunday, November 30, 2014, following a courageous three year battle with cancer. He was born in Massillon on March 7, 1954 to the late Virgil H. Edie and Bernice (Ickes) Edie of Massillon. Mark was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1972 and Miami University in Oxford. Besides...
Bernice E. Baker
Nov 30, 2014
Bernice E. Baker, 91, of Navarre, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her son and daughter-in-law. Bernice was born on November 5, 1923 in New Philadelphia, the daughter of David and Myrtle (Allenbaugh) McMerrell. She worked for Massillon Container Corp. for 29 years. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Traian Benchea
Nov 30, 2014
Traian Benchea passed away peacefully on November 30, 2014 at his home in Thibodaux, LA surrounded by his loved ones. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and a proud grandfather. He is survived by his beloved children, Thomas (Carrie) Benchea, Dr. Elizabeth (Matthew) Block, and Marissa Benchea; his five cherished grandchildren, Sarah Lauren Benchea, Nathan Thomas Benchea, Thomas...
Dale E. Wilson
Nov 28, 2014
Dale E. Wilson, age 86 of Massillon, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2014 at The Pines in Canton. He was born in Akron, Ohio on April 2, 1928 and was the son of the late Willard and Helen (Yerian) Wilson. He retired from Republic Steel where he was a supervisor. He was a member of Anchor Baptist Church....
Rachel A. Egnor
Nov 27, 2014
Rachel A. Egnor, 72, of Massillon, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2014. Rachel was born on March 6, 1942 in Massillon, the daughter of Ross and Ann (Ferrell) Flickinger. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1960 graduate of Washington High School. Rachel was employed at Smith Nursing Home retiring after 15 years. She was a member...
D. Jean Flores
Nov 27, 2014
D. Jean Flores age 78 of Massillon passed away November 27, 2014 after a long illness. Jean was born September 16, 1936 in Fly to the late John & Daisy (Collins) Winter. She was a 1954 graduate of Washington High School and had been employed at Hammersmith Insurance. Jean and her husband followed the Tigers, Buckeyes, all Cleveland sports...
Mary Lou Greig
Nov 26, 2014
Mary Lou Greig, age 60, of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014. Mary was born on June 14, 1954 in Bridgeport, Ohio the daughter of Samuel and Betty (Ronin) Greig. Mary was a lifelong resident of Massillon and taught preschool at Epworth U.M.C. She was a member of Shepler Country Chapel. Mary loved spending time with her family,...
Lisha Beth Collins
Nov 25, 2014
Lisha Beth Collins, 51, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 25, 2014. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI on August 3, 1963. Lisha was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church of Massillon. She is survived by her daughter, Christina Collins of Canton; loving mother, Sara Spencer of Grand Rapids, MI; two sisters, Evelyn Moore-Jones of Chicago, IL and...
Theda J. Urban
Nov 24, 2014
Theda J. Urban, age 75 of Beach City, Ohio, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2014 at the Laurels of Canton. She was born in Harrisville, WV on January 6, 1939 and was the daughter of the late James E. and Edith Virginia Parker. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Urban, Jr.,...
Beverly June Heck
Nov 23, 2014
Beverly "Bev" J. Heck, age 80 passed away on November 23, 2014. She was born on March 21, 1934 to the late George and Alice (Eisenbrei) Schmidt. She was a 1952 graduate of Washington High School. She married Robert "Bob" E. Heck on June 20, 1953 and they shared 52 years until his passing in 2005. Bev was an...
Patricia J. Conley
Nov 23, 2014
Patricia J. "Lintner" Conley, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Affinity Medical Center. She was born September 18, 1932, to the parents of Adolph (Tate) and Dorothy Lintner. She was a 1950 graduate of Navarre High School. On September 12, 1953 she married Clarence J. Conley, Jr. They just celebrated 61 years of marriage. In 1950 she...
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...
