Eleanor Louise Kelly
Feb 19, 2012
Eleanor L. Kelly, aged 88 passed away on February 19, 2012. She was born in Canton on November 18, 1923 to the late Homer and Mary Elizabeth (Nettro) Morland. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon. She proudly served her country in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. Eleanor worked for the Massillon State Hospital for 30...
Harry R. Hickman
Feb 19, 2012
Harry Hickman, age 81 of Massillon, passed away Sunday at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 1, 1930 in Coal Ridge, OH to the late Harry & Maggie (Way) Hickman and lived in Massillon since 1964. He served as a paratrooper in the Army and received an honorable discharge. In 1989 Harry retired from...
James M. Ewing
Feb 19, 2012
James M. Ewing, age 90 of Massillon, died on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at the Laurels of Massillon. He was born on April 13, 1921 in Hanoverton, Ohio and was the son of the late Earl and Ruby (Temple) Ewing. He retired from Southeastern Equipment. For many years, Jim and his wife were active with the Gideon's. He was...
Paul Hilliard Degarmo
Feb 19, 2012
Paul Hilliard DeGarmo, 88, passed on peacefully on February 19, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Niles Ohio on February 15, 1924 to the late Paul A. and Anna H. DeGarmo. Paul was an avid swimmer, Eagle Scout and a lover of all animals, especially his dogs. He was a 1941 graduate of Canton McKinley...
Mary Montini
Feb 18, 2012
Mary Montini age 90 of Massillon passed away Saturday at Rose Lane. Mary was born April 2, 1921 in Massillon to the late Mike & Susan (Jurco) Halco. Mary retired from Ecko Housewares. She liked spending time with her daughters and their children. Mary enjoyed shopping and eating out with her family. In addition to her parents she was...
Bobby` L. Harper
Feb 17, 2012
Bobby L. Harper, 73, of Massillon, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 17, 2012, following an extended illness. He was born in Webster Springs, WV on April 27, 1938 to the late Rufus H. and Ora M. Westfall Harper. Bobby was the Assistant Manager and Tailor at Howard's Clothing, and was a veteran of...
Wanetta Rogers
Feb 16, 2012
Wanetta Rogers, age 73 of Massillon, died on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Aultman Hospital. She was born on January 1, 1939 in Calhoun County, WV and was the daughter of the late Cecil and Nellie Sampson. Wanetta retired from Heinz Foods in Massillon following 27 years of service. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Carrie Margaret Kreiger
Feb 15, 2012
Carrie Margaret Kreiger age 98 of North Lawrence passed away February 15, 2012. Carrie was born February 20, 1913 in East Greenville to the late Frederic & Angela (Mertes) Harig. A lifelong resident of East Greenville Carrie was known for her love of life and gregarious personality. She touched everyone around her with her sense of humor and quick...
Barbara Jean Owens
Feb 15, 2012
Barbara J. Owens, 72 surrounded by her family, went home to be with the Lord on February 15, 2012. She was born the 10th of 11 sibblings in Yazoo City, Mississippi, on September 11, 1939 to the late William Clifton Vincent and Willie (Ward) Vincent. Barbara was employed by Camelot Music for over 20 years until her retirement. She...
Richard W. Weirich
Feb 14, 2012
Richard W. Weirich, 84, passed away on February 14, 2012. He was born in Massillon on February 13, 1928 to the late Philip and Electa (Woods) Weirich. He graduated in 1945 from Washington High School. Richard married Margaret Thornberry on September 7, 1946 and they were together until her passing on April 7, 2007. He served in the United...
Innie M. Foster
Feb 14, 2012
Innie M. Foster, age 88 of Massillon, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at Affinity Medical Center. Innie was born on June 14, 1923 in Grady, AL the daughter of the late Thom and Millie (Johnson) Wesley. Innie worked for Dayton Sewing Co. of Canton for over 20 years. She loved spending time with her...
Florence Mae Bush-Irvin
Feb 12, 2012
Florence M. (Bush) Irvin, 88, passed away at Affinity Medical Center on Sunday, February, 12, 2012. Florence was born on February 16, 1923 in Massillon to the late Lindley Hines and Elizabeth Higgenbotham Hines. She was a 1941 graduate of Washington High School. She married Robert W. Bush on August 16, 1941 and they were together until his death...
Samuel Powell Love
Feb 12, 2012
Samuel Powell Love Age 92 of Canton, Ohio, passed away on February 12, 2012. He was born on Nov. 15, 1919 in Macy, IN and was the son of the late Hershel and Melissa Love. He married Wilma F. Peek on June 15, 1946. Sam is preceded in death by his wife, Wilma. He is survived by his son...
Florence Mae Bush-Irvin
Feb 12, 2012
Florence M. (Bush) Irvin, 88 passed away at Affinity Medical Center on Sunday, February, 12, 2012. Florence was born on February 16, 1923 in Massillon to the late Lindley Hines and Elizabeth Higgenbotham Hines. She was a 1941 graduate of Washington High School. She married Robert W. Bush on August 16, 1941 and they were together until his death...
Elizabeth Noel Shively-Sclafani
Feb 10, 2012
Elizabeth Noel Shively-Sclafani, age 38, passed away unexpectedly on February 10, 2012. She was a long-time resident of the Stark County area, growing up in Jackson Township and graduating from Jackson High School. She worked at the Hoover Company for several years before marrying her husband, Adam Sclafani. The joy of her life, her son Damian, was born several...
Christy R. Gossett
Feb 9, 2012
Christy R. Gossett, age 40 of Jackson Twp., died on Thursday, February 9, 2012 as a result from injuries she sustained in an automobile accident. Christy was born on October 20, 1971 in Memphis, TN. She was a 1989 graduate of Kenmore High School and went on to Kent State and Akron Universities, where she earned her Master's degree...
Jean Phyllis Downard
Feb 8, 2012
Jeanne Phyllis Holderman Downard, aged 83 passed away, on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. Jeanne was born in Massillon on March 30, 1928 to the late Vern and Beatrice (Keen) Holderman. She was a graduate of Washington High School in 1946. She married Herman "Joe" Downard and they were together for 27 years until his passing. Jeanne was a devoted...
Robin D. Smith
Feb 8, 2012
Robin D. Smith, age 47 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center following a lengthy battle with breast cancer. Robin was born on July 19, 1964 in Massillon the daughter of the late George and Marjorie (Long) Bowers. Robin lived in the area her entire life and was a 1981 graduate of Washington High...
Stella Matie
Feb 7, 2012
Stella (Rubinic) Matie, age 99 of Massillon, died on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at her home. She was born on January 21, 1913 in Mammoth, PA and was the daughter of the late Matthew and Elizabeth (Shilobod) Rubinic. She was an area resident since 1935. Stella was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Along with her parents, she...
Tyler Austin Truesdale
Feb 7, 2012
Tyler Austin "Ty" Truesdale of Perry Township lost his long battle with a very rare case of tracheoesophageal fistula at Akron Children's Hospital, becoming an angel on February 7, 2012, he was six months old. He was born July 14, 2011 in Canton to Steven Derek and Jessica Rose Truesdale. He is survived by: his identical twin brother, Tanner...
