Edsel L. Paulus
Jan 1, 2015
Edsel L. Paulus, age 87 of Massillon passed away January 1, 2015 at Country Lawn Nursing Home. He was born Wednesday June 22, 1927 in Massillon to the late Lawrence & Mae (Bosley) Paulus. He retired from The Timken Company. He is survived by his wife Helen Paulus and two daughters: Ruth Dorsey and Mary Hostetler. There are no...
Wanda Mae Mason
Dec 31, 2014
Wanda Mae Mason passed away in Springdale, Ohio on December 31, 2014. She was born on November 11, 1930 in Hartville Ohio to Roscoe and Lavinia (Keller) Himebaugh. She graduated in 1948 from Hartville High School. Wanda married William Mason in 1952 and raised three daughters. Wanda was a dedicated member of First Christian Church in Massillon for over...
Lucille Ann Bellinski
Dec 31, 2014
Lucille Bellinski, age 82 passed away on December 31, 2014. She was born in Canton on June 02, 1932 to the late Nunzie and Ann Arquilla. She was a graduate of Mount Marie High School. Lucille worked at Hoover for 25 years until her retirement. Her children and her grandchildren were the greatest joys in her life. She will...
Robert "Rob" Dennis Mckernan
Dec 31, 2014
Robert "Rob" Dennis McKernan, age 29 passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2014. He was born to Dennis and Kathie (Kritzer) McKernan on August 18, 1985 in Canton. He was a 2003 graduate of Perry High School. After High School, Rob served his country in the United States Air Force working in Missile Maintenance. He worked as a Tool...
David Karl Walton
Dec 30, 2014
David Karl Walton, 77, from Massillon, Ohio went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 30, 2014 at home; while being comforted and surrounded by his wife and family. David was born on June 8, 1937 in Dover, Ohio, the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Walton. David was a hard worker, loving husband, father and...
Myrtle Anna Dodd
Dec 30, 2014
Myrtle A. Dodd, age 84 passed away on December 30, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lebanon Virginia on July 12, 1930 to the late George and Sarah Salyer. She was the widow of the late Wilber Dodd. Myrtle was a strong, independent, willful, loving and kind person. She loved working in her yard, planting...
Daniel K. Schliffka
Dec 29, 2014
Daniel K. Schliffka, age 74 passed away on December 29, 2014. He was born in Canton on November 20, 1940 to the late Paul and Effie Schliffka. He was a graduate of Lehman High School. He married Janet K. Willis on February 9, 1973. Daniel worked as a General Foreman at Republic Steel for 29 years until his retirement....
Geraldine Orwick Reese
Dec 29, 2014
Geraldine "Jerry" Orwick Reese, age 94 of Hopewell, VA, formerly of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on December 29, 2013 at her daughter, Janet Evans' residence. She was born in Massillon on November 1, 1919 and was the daughter of the late James O. and Lucille (Davis) Hart. She was a 1937 graduate of Washington High School and was a...
Neil L. Arnold
Dec 28, 2014
Neil L. Arnold, 67 of Massillon, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2014 at Affinity Medical Center. He was born on June 27, 1947 in Massillon and was the son of the late Wayne W. and Lois M. (Wolf) Arnold. He was a lifelong Massillon resident and a 1966 graduate of Washington High School. He had worked for many...
Janice M. Hoffner
Dec 28, 2014
Janice M. Hoffner, 64, passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2014. She was born on August 28, 1950 to the late Russell and Dorothy Woods was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1968. Janice is survived by her husband, Keith Hoffner, whom she married on August 1, 2002; a daughter, Michele Leno of Massillon; step-daughter, Michele Hoffner...
Charles A. Gerhard
Dec 27, 2014
Charles A. Gerhard, 69 of Perry Township, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2014. Charles was born on January 29, 1945 in Confluence, PA the son of the late Richard and Alice (Anderson) Gerhard. Chuck lived here most of his life and was a 1963 graduate of Washington High School. He was a United States Army veteran and served our...
Barbara E. Myers
Dec 26, 2014
Barbara E. Myers, 61 of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 26, 2014. Barb was born on February 10, 1953 in Chapmansville, WV the daughter of the Bob and Frances (Browning) Easter. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1971 graduate of Tuslaw High School. Barb worked at R.W. Screw for the past 17 years. She...
Harry Harper
Dec 25, 2014
Harold "Harry" Harper, 86 of Massillon, passed away on December 25, 2014 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 11, 1928 in Weirton, WV and was the son of the late Benjamin and Jean (Pulliam) Harper. He was a member of St. James A.M.E. Zion Church. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death...
Harold Harper
Dec 25, 2014
Harold "Harry" Harper, 86 of Massillon, passed away on December 25, 2014 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 11, 1928 in Weirton, WV and was the son of the late Benjamin and Jean (Pulliam) Harper. He was a member of St. James A.M.E. Zion Church. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death...
Amos E. "Shootum" Longshore
Dec 25, 2014
Amos E. "ShooTum" Longshore, 75, passed away on December 25, 2014 following a brief illness. He was born in Massillon on September 10, 1939 to the late Willie and Lillie Mae (Potter) Longshore. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Ross) Longshore, whom he married on August 18, 1960, their children,...
Mary Ann Henderson
Dec 24, 2014
Mary Ann Henderson, 75 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2014. Mary Ann was born on February 24, 1939 in Bristolville, Ohio the daughter of John and Florence (Sexton) Hyde. She lived here most of her life and was a 1957 graduate of Jackson High School. Mary Ann worked at First Merit – Massillon and retired after 28...
Mary Louise Loretto
Dec 24, 2014
Mary Louise Loretto, age 87, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at Providence Hospital in Los Angeles, California. She was born on May 3, 1927 in Cleveland to the late John and Helen (Gedeon) Yurchenko. She married Joseph Paul Loretto Sr. on March 9, 1946, and they spent 67 wonderful years together. Mary Lou worked at Nickles...
Freda John
Dec 23, 2014
Freda John, 85 of Canton, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014. Freda was born on October 6, 1929 in Massillon, the daughter of Alex and Evelyn (Dale) John. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1947 graduate of Washington High School. Freda worked for many years at Perry Rubber Co. She was a charter member of...
Magda Lazaroff
Dec 23, 2014
Magda Lazaroff, 87, passed away on December 23, 2014, with her children at her side. She was born in Nevoleny, Macedonia on May 23, 1927 to the late Tryan and Maria (Bozenoff) Strezo. Mrs. Lazaroff was a life member of St. Nikola Macedonian Orthodox Church and the women's group at the church. She is survived by her children, Tom...
Hazel E. Dipple
Dec 22, 2014
Hazel E. Dipple, age 101 of Massillon, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2014 at Meadow Wind Nursing Home following a period of declining health. She was born on March 15, 1913 in Bucks Township, Tuscarawas County and was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Deibel) Burcaw. Hazel was a member of the Massillon Baptist Temple and...
