Wanda Lou Kirby
Apr 21, 2014
Wanda L. Kirby, 66, passed away on April 21, 2014 at Hanover House. She was born in Massillon on March 29, 1948 to the late Edwin and Alice Parr. She loved reading true life mystery novels, everything Titanic, and had short stories published in the Haunted Ohio series. Her sweet tooth was legendary! She is survived by her son...
Beatrice M. Whiteleather
Apr 20, 2014
Beatrice M. Whiteleather, age 92, formerly of Wrightsville, PA, died Easter Sunday at Hospitality Hose in Massillon. She issurvived by two daughters: Darlene C. Stermer of Massillon and Donna Vee L. Almoney of Myrtle Beach, SC.
Phyllis Ann Slicker, L.P.N.
Apr 19, 2014
Phyllis Ann Slicker, L.P.N., 88, died of a broken heart on Saturday, April 19, 2014 unexpectedly two months after the death of her husband, whom she accompanied everywhere. She was born in Sebring on January 7, 1926 to the late Donald and Grace (Shipman) Pettay. Phyllis was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1943 and The Washington...
Jule Ann Mcmahon
Apr 19, 2014
Jule Ann McMahon, age 75 of Canton passed away Saturday with her family at her side. Jule was born September 16, 1938 in Canton to the late Kenneth & Anastasia Mayforth. She was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. Jule was an RN who took pride in the profession of Nursing....
Ora Lee Benjamin
Apr 19, 2014
Ora Lee Benjamin, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2014. Calling hours will be April 28, 2014, from 5-8 P.M. at the Paquelet Funeral Home - 1100 Wales Road NE, Massillon, OH 44646. Funeral Services will be held at Friendship Baptist Church located at 920 3rd Street SE, Tuesday, April 29, 2014. Pastor Reginald Hye will be officiating the church...
James David Sumption
Apr 19, 2014
James David Sumption, 62, passed away on April, 19, 2014 following a brief illness. He was born in Wheeling, WV on September 16, 1951 to the late James Carl & Mabel (Ackerman) Sumption. James was a graduate of Tuslaw High School, Class of 1969. He was employed by Giant Eagle as a produce manager. James was a social member...
Mitchell S. Brown
Apr 19, 2014
Mitchell S. Brown, 29, of Dalton, Ohio, died on Saturday, April, 19, 2014 at Trinity West Hospital in Steubenville, Ohio from injuries sustained in a four wheeler accident. He was born in Canton on December 15, 1984 and was the son of Michael Brown and Charlotte (Farris) Brown, (now Steffen). Mitch graduated from Washington High School in 2003 and...
James Ronald Ridzon
Apr 19, 2014
James Ronald Ridzon passed away suddenly on April 19, 2014. He was born March 25, 1941 in Canton, Ohio to the late Joseph and Marcella Ridzon. James was a 1959 graduate of Central Catholic High School and completed training as an orthodontist at Case Western Reserve University where he graduated at the top of his class in 1970. He...
Ray M. Lackey, Jr.
Apr 17, 2014
Ray M. Lackey Jr., 79, of Massillon, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014 after a period of declining health. Ray was born on October 21, 1934 in Akron, Ohio the son of Ray Sr. and Edna (Brown) Lackey. Ray was a 1953 graduate of the former Hower High School in Akron. He became a resident of Massillon in 1969....
Odessa Sarah Parker
Apr 12, 2014
Odessa Sarah Parker, 86, passed away in Fredericksburg, VA. She was born in Spartanburg, SC to the late Arthur and Nellie (Kelly) Smith on July 1, 1927. Odessa retired from the Apple Creek State Hospital Apple Creek, OH. She was a member of Truth & Glory Church, Springfield, VA. She is survived by her children Gwendell Heath of Fredericksburg,...
Rose M. Rini
Apr 11, 2014
Rose M. Rini, age 92 of Massillon, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2014 at Affinity Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born on December 18, 1921 in Wellsville, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Marino and Mary (Rivelle) Sylvester. She was a Massillon resident for most of her life and graduated from...
Fred F. Kouri, Jr.
Apr 11, 2014
Fred F. Kouri, age 74 of Perry Township, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2014 at his home. He was born in Akron, Ohio on November 22, 1939. Fred retired from Automated Packaging Systems where he was an supervisor. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters and...
Cynthia A. Gelesky
Apr 10, 2014
Cynthia A. Gelesky, age 77 of Dunnellon, FL, formerly of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at Legacy Hospice House. She was born on December 11, 1936 in Canton, OH and was the daughter of the late Edward and Kathryn (Rogers) Bast. She was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. She and her husband, the late...
Lynn Scott Leapline
Apr 10, 2014
Lynn Scott Leapline, age 60, went home to be with the Lord on April 10, 2014. He was born on October 14, 1953 to the late Lester and Roberta (Hester) Leapline in Massillon. He was a 1972 Graduate of Washington High School. Lynn served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked for many years at The Bowdil Company...
Frederic "Fred" Anania
Apr 8, 2014
Frederic "Fred" Anania, age 64 passed away suddenly on April 08, 2014. He was born in Wooster on January 29, 1950 to the late Sam and Mary (DiOrio) Anania. He was a 1968 graduate of Washington High School. He married Becky Fothergill on December 11, 1971 and they shared 42 wonderful years together. Fred served in the U.S. Army...
Arthur R. Wolfe
Apr 8, 2014
Arthur R. Wolfe, age 74 of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Adena, Ohio on September 15, 1939 and was the son of the late Vance and Hannah Mary Wolfe. Art was a veteran, serving with the U.S. Navy. He was a member of...
William "Bill" Martin
Apr 7, 2014
William "Bill" Martin, age 88 passed away on April 07, 2014. He was born in Carroll County OH, on January 31, 1926 to the late George and Esther Martin. He married Helen on August 13, 1950 and they were together 55 years until her passing on October 12, 2005. Bill proudly served his country during World War II, earning...
Kurt Scott Tabellion
Apr 7, 2014
Kurt Scott Tabellion, 52 of Massillon, passed away on April 7, 2014. He was born in Massillon on March 22, 1962 to Louis & Laura (Diotale) Tabellion. Kurt was a retired union carpenter. He enjoyed boating, fishing, going to the gym, rebuilding his old Harley's and riding dirtbikes. He was a very loving and caring man, a friend to...
Richard H. Smyser
Apr 5, 2014
Richard H. Smyser, age 85 passed away Saturday morning April 05, 2014. He was born to the late Hermon P. and Blanche E (McGregor) Smyser on November 05, 1928 in Wooster, Ohio. After graduation from Canton Lincoln High School in 1946 he entered the Navy and served in the Naval Reserve continuing his service as an active member of...
Leslie Myron Garvin
Apr 4, 2014
Leslie Myron Garvin, age 96 of Massillon, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2014 at Alter Care of Nobles Pond following a short illness. He was born on October 16, 1917 in Cadiz, OH and was the son of the late Archie Hayes and Anna (Singhaus) Garvin. After graduation from high school, Leslie served his country in the U.S....
