Georgia A. Showalter
Apr 5, 2012
Georgia A. Showalter, age 95 of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2012 after a long illness with heart disease. Georgia was born on September 11, 1916 in Belmont, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Susan (Cain) Showalter. She was a graduate of Belmont High School and moved to Massillon in 1950. Georgia retired...
Patrick W. Waltenbaugh
Apr 5, 2012
Patrick W. Waltenbaugh, age 43, passed away April 5, 2012. Pat was born August 20, 1968 in Akron. He was a resident of Jackson Twp. Pat graduated from Central Catholic High School and Cum Laude from Wright State University. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Pat was a supervisor at the Ford Motor Company for...
Eva Jean Wilson
Apr 4, 2012
Eva Jean Wilson, 80, of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday April, 4, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center, Canton following a period of declining health. She was born in Wichita, KS on November 9, 1931 to the late Rev. Al (Doc) & Rhea Mayer Boerngen & was raised in Bridgeport. Eva Jean was a graduate of Bridgeport High School, Class...
Kenneth Wharton
Apr 2, 2012
Kenneth "Salty" Wharton, 72 of Dalton, passed away peacefully at his home on April 2, 2012 with his beloved wife Jane and precious dog Rosie at his side. Salty has crossed the Finish Line! The checkered flag is waving. He is headed to Victory Lane to be interviewed by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Salty was born on...
Janet G. Schmidt
Apr 2, 2012
Janet G. Schmidt age 85 passed away Monday in Columbus. Janet was born August 5, 1926 in Massillon to the late Merville & Mary (Ziegler) Myers. A life long resident of Massillon and member of Faith Lutheran Church, Janet graduated from Washington High School, worked at MCA Signs and then retired from the Ohio State Employment Bureau. Janet is...
Karen Mullins
Mar 31, 2012
Karen Green Piatt Mullins, age 67, beloved daughter, sister, mother and friend, passed away on March 31, 2012. She was born in Massillon on August 22, 1944 to the late Robert B. and Grace (Ellis) Green. She was a 1962 graduate of Washington High School. She was a member of Laurate Delta Eta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority,...
Stephanie Marie Young
Mar 31, 2012
Stephanie Marie Young, age 37 passed away March 31, 2012 at her residence. She was born on February 2, 1975 to the late John and Laureen (Yeager) Young. She was a 1993 graduate of Perry High School. After graduation from high school and some college course work, Stephanie worked in the medical field for several years. She was a...
R. Louise Barr
Mar 30, 2012
Rubuel Louise Barr, 90 passed away on Friday, March 30, 2012 at Brewster Parke Nursing Center. She was born in Lawrenceburg, TN on November 5, 1921 to the late Jesse & Pearl A. Moore Golden. Louise moved to the Massillon area in 1945 and was a member of First Baptist Church, Senior Saints Choir, Faith Sunday School Class, Tabathia...
Jeanne S. Betteker
Mar 30, 2012
Jeanne S. Betteker age 84 of Massillon passed away Friday March 30, 2012. She was born March 2, 1928 in Toledo to the late Ralph & Thelma (Nolan) Snyder. Jeanne was a 1946 graduate of Washington High School. Mrs. 'B' was employed by Central Catholic High School from 1967-1986; and a legal secretary for Mills, Mills, Feely & Lucas....
Shirley F. Easter
Mar 30, 2012
Shirley F. "Luke" Easter, aged 76 passed away on Friday, March 30, 2012. He was born on March 1, 1936 in Foster, West Virginia to the late William Easter and Lydia (Atkins) Easter. Luke had been a Massillon resident since 1952. He married Carol Harlacher on January 19, 1957 and they were together until her passing on December 3,...
Evelyn E. Smith
Mar 29, 2012
Evelyn E. Smith, age 91 of Cornwall, PA formerly of Massillon, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2012. She was born on June 13, 1920 in Akron, OH the daughter of the late Otto and Elsie (Lietke) Herman. Evelyn was a 1939 graduate of Washington High School. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Evelyn enjoyed gardening and...
James R. Luke
Mar 29, 2012
James R. Luke, age 58, of Perry Township passed away unexpectedly at his residence on March 29. Jim was born April 18, 1953 to Robert and Ruth (Kessler) Luke. He was a 1971 graduate of Perry High School and attended Wittenberg University. Jim was a master welder and employed at General Plastex. He was a member of McKinley FOE,...
Ernest J. Leatherberry
Mar 28, 2012
Ernest J. "Ernie" Leatherberry, 88, died on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at The Danbury Retirement Community in North Canton. He was born on February 14, 1924 in Augusta, Ohio and was the son of the late Elmer and Belle (Witherspoon) Leatherberry. Ernie was a self-educated man and a celebrated veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S....
Susan Elizabeth Gump
Mar 28, 2012
Susan Elizabeth Fox Gump, age 64 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. Susan was born on December 11, 1947 in Massillon the daughter of the late Howard and Irene (Lewis) Fox. Susan was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Washington High School. She loved playing bingo and spending...
Willard L. Hodgson
Mar 27, 2012
Willard 'Wid' L. Hodgson, age 66 of Lawrence Township, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at Affinity Hospital following a lengthy illness. Willard was born on July 18, 1945 in Massillon the son of the late John S. and Jeannette F. (Bender) Hodgson. He was a lifelong resident of Lawrence Township. Wid was a United States National Guard veteran....
Durland Evans
Mar 25, 2012
Durland Lee "Bud" Evans, 72 passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2012. He was born to the late Durward and Rowena (Stockdale) Evans on October 29, 1939 in Delaware, Ohio. He graduated North Canton High School and served in the U.S. Army. He married Roberta "Bobbi" Carlin on December 30, 1971 and she survives him. Bud worked for Stark...
Ellen Delong
Mar 25, 2012
Ellen DeLong, 81 of Massillon, passed away at Affinity Medical Center, unexpectedly on Sunday Morning, March 25, 2012. She was born in Massillon on February 15, 1931 to the late William & Marie Wood Rodenberger. A graduate of Washington High School she had worked for Western & Southern Insurance Co. & Prudential Insurance Co.. Surviving are her: niece, Cheryl...
Durland Lee Evans
Mar 25, 2012
Durland Lee "Bud" Evans, 72 passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2012. He was born to the late Durward and Rowena (Stockdale) Evans on October 29, 1939 in Delaware, Ohio. He graduated North Canton High School and served in the U.S. Army. He married Roberta "Bobbi" Carlin on December 30, 1971 and she survives him. Bud worked for Stark...
Durland Evans
Mar 25, 2012
Durland Lee "Bud" Evans, 72 passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2012. He was born to the late Durward and Rowena (Stockdale) Evans on October 29, 1939 in Delaware, Ohio. He graduated from North Canton High School and served in the U.S. Army. He married Roberta "Bobbi" Carlin on December 30, 1971 and she survives him. Bud worked for...
S. Dale Woolfrom
Mar 23, 2012
S. Dale Woolfrom, 64 passed away on Friday, March 23, 2012 at The Laurels of Massillon following an extended illness. He was born in Harrisville, W.VA on January 27, 1948 to the late Howard Woolfrom and Hazel Hart Pickering. Dale was a graduate of Loudonville High School and worked at Summit Racing / A-Tech Motor Sports, until his health...
