Ilma Agnes Dowell
Sep 5, 2012
Ilma A. Dowell, age 101, of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2012, at home. She was born in Jackson, Ohio, February 10, 1911, the only child of James Harley and Othella (Whetsel) Lloyd. She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Dr. Lloyd Dowell, who died in 1998, and grandson Daniel Houston in 2007....
Michalene B. Bordner
Sep 5, 2012
Michalene B. Bordner age 73 of Massillon passed away Wednesday September 5, 2012 at the Compassionate Care Center. Micki was born October 18, 1938 in Massillon to the late Anthony & Josephine (Vitling) Stroh and was a 1956 graduate of Washington High School. She was employed at the former Suzie Lee Fashion in Canton and retired in 2005. She...
Linda Faye Crowl
Sep 5, 2012
Linda Faye Crowl, 65, of Canton, went to be with her Lord & Savior after a long courageous battle with ALS "Lou Gehrig's Disease" on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. She was born in Canton on January 9, 1947 to the late John D. Dutton, Sr. & Lucy M. " Mickey " DeBoard Dutton of...
F. Ray Romans, Sr.
Sep 4, 2012
F. Ray Romans Sr., age 62 of Massillon passed away September 2, 2012. Ray was born April 21, 1950 to the late Homer & Hilda (Miller) Romans. He has lived in Massillon since 1968 and worked for 25 years at the Massillon Park Department Ray will be remembered as a good man, who kept his friends close. He helped...
Anne Cordes
Sep 4, 2012
Anne Cordes, age 90, of Massillon passed away September 4, 2012 at Indianspring Nursing Home in Cincinnati, just one week after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. She was born in Mt. Union, PA but lived most of her adult life in Massillon, until moving to Cincinnati in 2011. Anne was a selfless and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She...
Gerald L. Swineford
Sep 4, 2012
Jerry Swineford, 64, of Massillon passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 4, 2012. He was born on June 2, 1948 in Massillon to the late Paul & Martha Himes Swineford. Jerry was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1967. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the US Army where he received a Purple Heart. He retired...
Debra K. Parr
Sep 3, 2012
Debra K. Parr, age 53 of Massillon, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2012 at Affinity Medical Center. She was born in Massillon on March 11, 1959 and was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Hattery) Piatko. She was a 1977 graduate of Washington High School and had worked for Man Power. Along with her parents, she...
Mary J. Foresha
Sep 3, 2012
Mary J. Foresha, 66 of Canton, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2012. She was born on December 15, 1945 in Youngstown, OH and was the daughter of the late Theodore and Rose Ann Vaughn. She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Kinkel and 7 grandchildren, Kenneth Foresha, ans Selena, Joshua, Tessa, Duncan, Sadie and Katherine Kinkel. Mary established...
Robert E. Kaser
Sep 3, 2012
Robert E. Kaser, age 77 of Massillon passed away Monday September 3, 2012 at his residence. Bob was born August 20, 1935 in Dover to the late Lyman & Nora (Frantz) Kaser. He was raised in Justus and moved to Massillon 34 years ago. Bob worked for Republic Steel for 43 years and retired in 1989. Bob enjoyed spending...
Paul Proksh
Sep 1, 2012
Paul Proksch age 70 of North Canton passed away Saturday September 1, 2012 in Pittsburgh. He was born March 25, 1942 in Michigan to the late Ed & Helen Proksch. He served in the Army in Vietnam as a medic. After discharge he performed volunteer work for the Peace Corp and Big Brothers for a year. Paul was employed...
Martha Ann Tomblin
Aug 31, 2012
Martha Ann Tomblin, 61, of Jackson Township went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 31, 2012. She was born to the late Harry and Martha Jean (Gottke) Huston on June 20, 1951. Martha was a dedicated employee of Circle K for 44 years, and was also an active member of St. Jacob Lutheran Church for nearly...
Catherine E. Rutter
Aug 30, 2012
Catherine E. Rutter, 92 of Massillon passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2012 at Windsor Medical Center, North Canton with the assistance of Harbor Light Hospice. She was born in Massillon on March 29, 1920 to the late Clyde & Martha Jones Rutter. Catherine worked as an EKG Tech at Massillon Community Hospital. She was a member of First...
Irwin A. Lohr
Aug 28, 2012
Irwin A. Lohr, age 81 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at his residence. Andy was born on April 27, 1931 in Massillon the son of the late Sheldon and Mary (Hilliard) Lohr. He was a United States Marine veteran serving our country during the Korean War. He graduated from Washington High School in 1949. Andy retired...
Lucy J. Huffman
Aug 28, 2012
Lucy J. Marie Huffman age 73 of Massillon passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at home with family. She was born on December 6, 1938 in Kersey, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Michael M. and Bertha A. Colly. She married Clyde E. Huffman on April 4, 1959. Lucy worked at Kmart for 25 years until her retirement...
Kay L. Albright
Aug 27, 2012
Kay L. Albright, age 67, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2012 in Canton, surrounded by her family. She was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on August 1, 1945 to the late Howard C. & Kathleen A. (Goodhart) Mager. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and was a graduate of Perry High School. Kay loved spending...
Philip J. Naylor
Aug 27, 2012
Philip J. Naylor, age 63 of Jackson Twp. passed away Monday August 27, 2012 at Affinity Medical Center. Phil was born March 16, 1949 in Massillon to the late Dr. Everett & Dorothy (Armstrong) Naylor. He graduated from Jackson High School and Kent State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree. He served in the US Army. He was...
Michele A. Anderson
Aug 25, 2012
Michele A. Anderson, age 68 of Massillon passed away August 25, 2012 at AlterCare of Nobles Pond. Michele was born December 24, 1943 in Cortland, NY to the late Nicholas & Angeline (Lalla) Fiske and had lived here since 1969. Michele was employed by Massillon City Schools. Her favorite activities were her children and grandchildren. She loved to read...
Tony J Barkey
Aug 24, 2012
Tony Barkey 23, of Canal Fulton passed away unexpectedly on Friday August 24th. God of power and mercy, you have made death itself the gateway to eternal life. Look with love and mercy on your servant Tony and make him one with your Son in his sufferings and death, that sealed with the blood of Christ, he may enter...
Judy Lyn Bader
Aug 24, 2012
Judy Lyn Bader, 59 of Massillon, died on Friday, August 24th at Affinity Medical Center. She was born in Massillon on January 2, 1953 and was the daughter of Russell Lechleiter and the late Doris Lechleiter. Judy was an animal lover and owned Bader Dane Kennels where she raised great danes. She enjoyed riding horses and owned a horse...
Darlene J. Arndt-Nyabera
Aug 22, 2012
Darlene J. Arndt-Nyabera, age 70 of Massillon, went Home on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born on September 28, 1941 in Canton, Ohio and was the daughter of the late George and Pearl (Miller) Holderbaum. Darlene had worked as a nurse's aide at Rose Lane Health Care Center and also worked as a private...
