Shirley S. Doyle
Feb 4, 2014
Shirley S. Doyle, 91 passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at Chapel Hill Community, following an extended illness. She was born in Elmira, New York on April 6, 1922 to the late Clarence and Evelyna (Houghton) Brown. Shirley graduated high school and then studied piano at Julliard's in New York. She married Donald Doyle on November 1, 1947...
Chester "Tom" T. Kingsbury
Feb 4, 2014
Chester T. "Tom" Kingsbury, age 71 of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 4 2014. He was born on September 15, 1942 in Massillon and was the only child of Homer and Helen (Balala) Kingsbury. Tom was a 1960 graduate of Washington High School. He owned and operated South Erie Body Shop in Massillon for 38 years. He...
Linda L. "Pinky" Colucy
Feb 3, 2014
Linda L. "Pinky" Colucy, 68 passed away on Monday, February 3, 2014. She was born in Beach City on December 17, 1945 to the late Mack & Mary Wardell. "Pinky" loved animals and people. She is survived by her daughters Amy Colucy and Marcia (Ray) Couch; four grandchildren Jacy, Kristi, Nicole and Erin; great-granddaughter Josey ; four sisters and...
Sarah 'Sally' Armour
Feb 3, 2014
Sarah "Sally" Armour, passed away Monday February 3, 2014. Although she is gone, she will not be forgotten by the many lives she has touched in 88 years. She was a kind, caring woman with an infectious passion for life. Unconditional love, all will be well, keep a positive attitude, love life everyday and let those you love know...
Shawn Perish Bender
Feb 2, 2014
Sean "Shawn" Bender, age 34 passed away on February 2, 2014 in Canton, OH. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty DeCost, and his grandmother, Marcella Keefer. Sean was survived by his partner Jeremy Hopes; father William (Cathy) Bender and step siblings Michael & Lacey; Stemp-mother Sharon (Larry) Greer; brothers Adam, Robert, Zachariah, Keith and numerous Aunts,...
Susanna Margaret-Catherine Lopez
Feb 1, 2014
Susanna M. Lopez, 57 of Jackson Township passed away on Saturday, February 01, 2014. She was born in Massillon on September 05, 1956 to the late William and Clara (Beall) Sies. She was employed at GE Capital in Canton. Susanna enjoyed vacationing at the beach, spending time with her family, and being their #1 fan. She is survived by...
Patrick J. Doherty
Feb 1, 2014
Patrick J. Doherty, 65 of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Affinity Medical Center with his family at his side. He was born on November 25, 1948 in Akron, Ohio and was the son of the late Robert Doherty and the late Mary Rita (MacIlduff) Doherty. He graduated from Garfield High School in 1966 and went...
James Christopher Alexander
Jan 31, 2014
James C. Alexander, age 81 passed away on January 31, 2014. He was born in Massillon on May 01, 1932 to the late Christopher and Tressie Alexander. He was a 1950 graduate of Washington High School. He married Barbara Barcus on October 24, 1953 sharing 60 years together until his passing. James proudly served his country during the Korean...
Lorraine S. Wertz
Jan 31, 2014
Lorraine S. Wertz passed away Friday, January 31, 2014 at Affinity Medical Center after a two month illness. She was born on October 10, 1927 in Evanston, IL to the late Arthur and Lena (Watson) Nehrlich. She married Robert "Bob" Wertz on March 1, 1947. He preceded her in death in 2005. She retired from Ekco Housewares after 25...
Jack R. "Grandpa" Shearer
Jan 29, 2014
Jack R. "Grandpa" Shearer, 86 passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was born in Canton on August 13, 1927 to the late Nelson and Ester (Roth) Shearer. Jack attended Avondale Elementary and was a member of the class of 1945 at Lehman High School. After serving two years in the Navy and attending...
William C. Smith
Jan 29, 2014
William C. Smith, age 56 of Massillon passed away January 29, 2014 at his residence. He was born November 12, 1957 in Akron to the late Samuel & Elnora (Williams) Smith. He attended Word of Liberty Church. He is survived by twelve siblings: Lorenzo Lathem, Jerome (Venessa) Smith, Deborah (Wallace) McNary, Chris Smith, Michael Smith and his wife Dovie...
Mary C. Brattin
Jan 29, 2014
Mary C. Brattin, 81, of Massillon, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 29, 2014. Mary was born on March 8, 1932 in Massillon the daughter of John and Gertrude (Shilling) Kirven. Mary was a lifelong resident of Massillon. She married her husband Donald L. Brattin in 1949 and honeymooned in the scenic beauty at Yellowstone National Park. She loved crocheting...
Robert W. Nordhaus
Jan 29, 2014
Robert W. Nordhaus, age 89 of Massillon passed away January 29, 2014 at his home with his family at his side. Bob was born January 26, 1925 in Dennmark, WI to the late Herman & Frances (Bromberg) Nordhaus. He received an honorable discharge from the US Navy. Bob & his family moved to Massillon in 1956. He retired from...
Nancy C. Graber
Jan 29, 2014
Nancy C. Graber, age 80 of Massillon, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 29, 2014 after a brief illness. She was born on July 7, 1933 in Massillon. She graduated from Washington High School, class of 1951. Nancy was married to Harold Graber on May 24, 1952. They were married for 61 years. Nancy worked as a teller at...
Ernest E. Sellers
Jan 28, 2014
Ernest E. "Bud" Sellers, age 86 of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. He was born on April 6, 1927 in Pennsboro, WV and was the son of the late Kenner and Dessie (Fluharty) Sellers. Bud was drafted in to the U.S. Army on July 21, 1945, he served in Germany during World War II and was...
James "Texas Jim" Kemper Duvall
Jan 26, 2014
James Kemper Duvall, 88, of Massillon passed away on January 26, 2014. Jim was born in Lost Creek, WV. He married Patricia Westrick July 4, 1953, she survives him. They have two daughters, Robin (Patrick) Sweany of Alabama and Michelle Duvall of Massillon. Together they have 4 grandchildren: Barry, Brandy, Scott, and Augustine in addition, they have 11 great-grandchildren...
William J. Algeri
Jan 26, 2014
William J. Algeri, age 59, of Massillon passed away at his home of natural causes. He was born November 26, 1954 in Massillon to the late Biagio & Catherine (Hollendursky) Algeri. He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. Bill was employed at Irwin Steel and Superior Dairy. He is survived by his wife Helen Algeri. Two daughters:...
Virginia Lee Sumption
Jan 25, 2014
Virginia Lee Sumption, age 56 of Mt. Vernon, OH passed away Saturday. Virginia was born May 2, 1957 in Canton to the late James Carl & Mabel (Ackerman) Sumption. A child with Down Syndrome, her heart grew as she grew older. Her family have wonderful memories of her laughing and smiling. She loved chocolates, going out to eat and...
Marilynn A. Williamson
Jan 25, 2014
Marilynn A. Williamson (Doty) passed away peacefully Saturday, January 25, 2014, with her family at her side. She was born March 1, 1937 in Lakeville, OH to Hugle and Lucille Doty. She graduated from Loudonville High School in 1954 as valedictorian. Marilynn graduated from Kent State University with a degree in deaf education. While at Kent, she was active...
Frank O. Bader
Jan 24, 2014
Frank O. Bader, age 47 of Massillon passed away peacefully with his family at his side at Community Hospice. Frank was born November 25, 1966 to Richard L. & Darlene (DelVecchio) Bader. He was a 1985 graduate of Central Catholic High School and attended Hocking Technical College for 2 years. For 22 years he has been a carpenter with...
