Bryan O. Shammo
Jul 16, 2012
Bryan Shammo, age 40 of Akron, Ohio, died on Monday, July 16, 2012 at Summa Regency Hospital in Barberton, Ohio. He was born on January 13, 1972 in Massillon and was the son of the late George and Betty (Becker) Shammo. Bryan graduated from Tuslaw High School in 1990. He is survived by his fiancé, Amy Hickman, his brother,...
Helen Mae Blunt
Jul 16, 2012
Helen Mae Blunt , age 93 of Massillon passed away July 16, 2012 in Massillon. She was born on July 8, 1919 to the late William Delanzo and Jamie Mae (Wright) Veazey, both of Atlanta, GA. She moved to Massillon, Ohio after high school in 1942; thereafter she was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Freddy 'Pokey' Blunt...
Bettie J. King
Jul 16, 2012
Bettie J. King, 70 of Massillon, completed her earthly duties and has went to be with her Lord on Monday, July 16, 2012. She was born on January 1, 1942 in Massillon to the late William & Johnsie L (Jackson) Rice. She was baptized at Shiloh Baptist Church and attended Washington High School. Bettie is survived by her four...
Jeffrey J. Bille
Jul 15, 2012
Jeffrey J. Bille, age 69 of Massillon, went Home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 15, 2012. He was born on September 11, 1942 in Canton, Ohio and was the son of the late Lloyd and Mae Bille. Jeff served his country with the U.S. Army and was a graduate of Kent State University. He retired from...
Peter A. Venet
Jul 14, 2012
Peter Venet, age 86 of Massillon, died on Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Rose Lane Health Care Center. He was born on March 18, 1926 in Johnstown, PA and was the son of the late John and Cosima (Piazza) Venet. Following his high school graduation, he was drafted into the U.S. Army where he served with the 2nd Infantry...
Paul Mcclintock
Jul 13, 2012
Paul McClintock age 86 of Massillon passed away Thursday. Paul was born January 9, 1926 in Massillon to the late Earl & Mae (Gerlock) McClintock. He served in the Navy during WW II. Paul retired from Leaseway Transportation. He enjoyed camping, fishing, boating and sporting events. His happiest times were with his granddaughters and 'shelby'. He was preceded in...
Warren C. Ritter
Jul 13, 2012
Warren C. Ritter, 80, of Massillon, passed away at The Inn at University Village surrounded by his family on Friday morning, July 13, 2012, following an extended illness. He was born in Fredricksburg, on June 4, 1932 to the late Elmer & Josie (Davidson) Ritter. Warren received his Associates of Arts Degree in Business Management from Stark State College....
Kathryn "Kay" Mae Fenton
Jul 9, 2012
Kathryn "Kay" Mae Fenton, age 77 of Massillon passed away on Monday, July 9, 2012. She was born on June 28, 1935 in Massillon to the late Walter and Mildred Wilhelm. She attended Massillon Schools. She married Clarence Fenton Sr. on November 29, 1963 and he survives her. Kay worked as Dietary Supervisor at the Massillon Hospital for 17...
Donald G. Palmer
Jul 8, 2012
Donald G."Cocoa" Palmer, 71 of Massillon, died on Sunday, July 8, at home after three months of fighting pancreatic cancer. He had participated in a clinical trial at OSU Cancer Center for 2 months. Don was born on October 22, 1940 in Pepperell. MA and lived in the MA and NH area until 1952 when he moved to Dalton,...
Stella May Tanner
Jul 5, 2012
Stella May Tanner age 85, went to be with the Lord. She was a member of Grace Cathedral in Akron, and enjoyed reading her Bible faithfully. Preceded in death by her husband, Buck; and many other family members. Survivors include sons, Donzil (Annette) Tanner and Haymond Tanner; daughters, Rosie Abbott and Delores (Noble) Curtiss; six grandchildren, Danee (Stevie), Donzil...
Stella May Tanner
Jul 5, 2012
Stella May Tanner age 85, went to be with the Lord. She was a member of Grace Cathedral in Akron, and enjoyed reading her Bible faithfully. Preceded in death by her husband, Buck; and many other family members. Survivors include sons, Donzil (Annette) Tanner and Haymond Tanner; daughters, Rosie Abbott and Delores (Noble) Curtiss; six grandchildren, Danee (Stevie), Donzil...
Joyce G. Smittle
Jul 4, 2012
Joyce G. Smittle, age 80 of Navarre, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at Rose Lane Health Care Center. She was born on August 4, 1931 in Kilsyth, WV, the daughter of the late Gordon and Grace (Ames) Richmond. Joyce worked for Spilios Candy Company in Canton for 40 years as the office manager. She attended Sardis United Methodist...
Lora A. Marcelli
Jul 3, 2012
Lora A. (Rownd) Marcelli age 43 of Jackson Twp. passed away Tuesday July 3, 2012 after a year's courageous battle with cancer. Lori was born on Sunday May 18, 1969 in Canton. Lori attended Northwood, Avondale, St. Michaels School, and was a primary graduate of Canton Country Day School. Her prep schools included the The Kingswood School Cranbrook in...
Chessie Christine Mccune
Jul 2, 2012
Chessie C. McCune, age 76, surrounded by her loving family went home to be with the Lord on July 2, 2012. She was born on August 23, 1935 in Procious, West Virginia to the late Hubert and Flora (Butcher) Dawson. She married Bobbie Lee McCune on June 25, 1955 and they spent nearly 53 years together until his passing...
N. Michael Hershberger
Jul 1, 2012
N. Michael Hershberger, age 72 of Jackson Township passed away Sunday at Amherst Meadows with his family at his side. Mike was born October 9, 1939 in Massillon Ohio to the late Frank and Mary (Allmon) Hershberger. He was a 1957 graduate from Washington High School where he played football and was outstanding in baseball. He then attended the...
Ronald A. Creter
Jun 30, 2012
Ronald A. Creter, Sr., 73, of Wilmot, passed away on June 30, 2012 at Affinity Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on November 15, 1938 in Massillon, Ohio to the late Melvin H. & Helen B. Schmolly Creter. He was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1956. He retired from Central State Can Company. He...
Mildred L. Griffith
Jun 30, 2012
Mildred L. Griffith, 94 of Jackson Township, passed away on June 30 2012 at Country Lawn Nursing Home. She was born on September 25, 1917 to the late Jay C. & Gertrude Galspie Atwater. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She had a love antiques and won an award from The State of Ohio for her...
Leona M. Doyle
Jun 28, 2012
Leona M. Doyle, age 85 of Massillon, died on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at Chapel Hill Community. She was born in Massillon on September 8, 1926 and was the daughter of the late Leo and Veronica (Heisser) Schultz. Leona had been a member of the former Clinton Church of Christ. She enjoyed bowling, golfing, sailing, dancing and playing cards....
Bernice G. Lambert
Jun 26, 2012
Bernice G. Lambert, age 76 of Jackson Twp. passed away June 26, 2012 at her residence with her family at her side. Bernice was born March 12, 1936 in Castlewood, VA to the late Felix & Carrie (Hale) Jessee and lived here most of her life. She was pleased to greet those coming to the Canton Center Walmart. Those...
Duffy Lee Smith
Jun 25, 2012
Duffy Lee Smith, age 56 passed away from injuries sustained in a car accident on Monday, June 25, 2012. He was born to Patricia and David Smith on October 2, 1955 at the Massillon City Hospital. Duffy married Tammy Krug on April 29, 2007 and she survives him. Duffy attended Tuslaw High School and went to work for Republic...
