Kenneth W. Jackson, Sr.
Jun 22, 2013
Kenneth W. Jackson Sr., age 52 of Canton passed away June 22, 2013. Kenny was born November 22, 1960 in Massillon. He graduated from Washington High School in 1979. He was a family man who enjoyed shooting pool, fishing, music and detailing cars. He had been employed at Waikem Ford and currently at Case Farms. To many, he was...
Rita M. Burger
Jun 20, 2013
Rita M. Burger, age 84 of Massillon, passed away at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on March 19, 1929 in Canal Fulton, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Arnold and Fay (France) Boak. Rita was a parishioner at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Massillon. She was always there to help anyone who needed...
Joseph Dean, Sr.
Jun 20, 2013
Joseph Dean Sr., age 93, of Massillon, passed away peacefully after an extended illness on Thursday, June 20, 2013 surrounded by his children. Joe was born on November 28, 1919 in Akron, the son of John and Cora (Viglione) Dean. Joe lived in the area his entire life. He and his wife Virginia owned West Park Tavern for 25...
John E. Frye
Jun 20, 2013
John E. Frye, age 63 of Perry Township, died on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born on August 2, 1949 in Canton, Ohio and was the son of the late Carl and Maxine (Ikey) Frye. John graduated from the former Lincoln High School in Canton and then went on to earn a Bachelor of...
Trisha Lee Henderson
Jun 19, 2013
Trisha Lee Henderson age 50 of Sharon, PA passed away June 19, 2013. She was born February 2, 1963 to the late David & Patricia (Ford) Henderson. Trisha was raised in Orwell, Oh and graduated from Grand Valley High School. She was an amazing song writer and artist. Trisha enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Trisha is survived by...
June Catherine Crew
Jun 18, 2013
June Catherine Crew, age 77 passed away surrounded by her loving family at Aultman Hospital on, Tuesday, June 18, 2013. She was born to the late Roland and S. Marie (Fisher) Giltz in Massillon on June 6, 1936. She was 1954 graduate of Washington High School. June worked for the Canton YMCA for nearly 30 years until her retirement....
Charles "Chuck" Curtiss Degordon
Jun 18, 2013
Charles "Chuck" C. DeGordon, 54, passed away at home unexpectedly on Tuesday, June18, 2013. He was born in Massillon on April 25, 1959. Chuck was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1977. He was employed by Schneider National until his retirement due to health in 2008. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing, hunting and gardening. He...
Joe Jones, Jr.
Jun 16, 2013
Joe Jones Jr., age 83 of Massillon passed away June 16, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born June 3, 1930 in Bowden, GA to the late Joe & Douglas (Mathis) Jones. He lived most of his life in Massillon and graduated from Washington High School in 1950 where he played football with the...
Raymond F. Ketler
Jun 11, 2013
Raymond F. Ketler, age 91, of Navarre, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Raymond was born on July 5, 1921 in Kenova, WV, the son of the late Thomas and Osieola (Gibbs) Ketler. Raymond lived in the area most of his life. He was a United States Army veteran and served...
Matthew David Mackey
Jun 11, 2013
Our beloved child Matthew went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 1, 2013. Matthew had an enormous love for life. He was passionate about family and friends. He attended McKinley Senior High School and was a member of Deliverance Christian Church. Matthew was preceded in death by his maternal great grandmother, Louise Cochran, maternal grandfather, Freddie...
Barry Mcclelland Miller
Jun 10, 2013
Barry McClelland Miller passed away on Monday, June 10, 2013 at Aultman Hospital after a short illness. He was surrounded by his family and friends who loved him dearly. He was born at Aultman Hospital on December 12, 1932. After growing up in Canton, he earned a B.S. in Physics at Capital University in Columbus, OH and a M.S....
Myra Gene Oliver
Jun 10, 2013
Myra Gene Oliver, age 70 went home to be with the Lord on June 10, 2013. Myra was born in Massillon on December 13, 1943 to the late Harry McAllister and Ruth Brown. She was a 1961 graduate of Washington High School. Myra worked nursing assistant for Altercare for many years. She was a kind and loving woman who...
Valerie M. Phillips
Jun 7, 2013
Valerie M. Phillips, 44 of Massillon, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2013 in Canton, following an extended illness. She was born in Massillon on October 23, 1968 to Harrison L. Phillips of Massillon and the late Sylvia Boston. She was a graduate of Akron North High School. She was known as Lady V and as Fidge to her...
Lela Grace Reese
Jun 7, 2013
Lela Grace Reese, age 102 passed away on Friday, June 7, 2013. She was born on July 3, 1910 in North Industry, OH, to the late Ira and Mary Ellen (Bentz) Henry. Lela was a diehard Massillon Tigers Fan and enjoyed playing Bingo. She is survived by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Lela was preceded in death by...
Robert Lee Harwig
Jun 7, 2013
Robert Lee 'Bob' Harwig, age 68 of Massillon passed away Friday June 7th. He was born August 27, 1944 in Massillon to the late Bernard & Aleen (Cummins) Harwig. Bob was a 1962 graduate of Washington High School. A union carpenter, he and his partner, Mike Grim started GHP Interiors in 1985. Bob dedicated his entire life to the...
Raymond E. Gindlesperger
Jun 6, 2013
Raymond E. Gindlesperger, age 74 of Navarre, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 6, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was born in Johnstown, PA on March 28, 1939 and was the son of the late Kermit and Clara (Young) Gindlesperger. Raymond was owner and operator of R&D Truck Service Co. from 1979 – 1997....
Dororthy D. Heflin
Jun 4, 2013
Dorothy Heflin of Centerville, Ohio, formerly of Massillon, Ohio, graduated to heaven to live eternally with her Living SAVIOUR, JESUS CHRIST June 4, 2013 after enduring a brief illness and hospitalization. She was born in Canton, Ohio on July 10, 1923 and was the daughter of the late Milan and Dorothy (Ratkovich) Bekich. Along with her parents, Dorothy was...
Ronald D. "Junior" Smith
Jun 4, 2013
Ronald D. Smith "Junior", age 49 passed away from injuries sustained in a car accident on June 4, 2013. He was born on December 2, 1963 in Massillon to the late Ron and Phyllis Smith. Junior was a truck driver all his life. He was a diehard Cleveland Browns fan. He took life with a grain salt. All that...
Eugene William Howley
Jun 3, 2013
Eugene William Howley, 81 of Canton, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born in Austin, MN on March 6, 1932 to the late William M. & Emily (Engel) Howley. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN in 1954 and served as a pilot in...
Phyllis M. Stansberger
Jun 1, 2013
Phyllis M. Stansberger , 89 , passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2013 with her husband at her side, following an extended illness. She was born in Breckinridge, MN on May 30, 1924 to the late Felix & Adeline (Kvehn) Pydynkowsky. Phyllis was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband of 69 years,...
