Sheryl Lynn Rexrode
Feb 7, 2012
Sheryl Lynn Rexrode, 38 of East Canton, went to be with her Lord and Savior unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 7, 2012. She was born on June 28, 1973 in Canton to Thomas L. Barnes of Canton and Marilyn K. Byers Barnes of FL. She was a member of Canton Baptist Temple. A graduate of Glen Oak High School, Class...
Roger Lee Wireman
Feb 5, 2012
Roger Lee "Buddy" Wireman, age 61 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Affinity Medical Center. Buddy was born on November 20, 1950 in Ashland, KY the son of the late Matt and Eileen (Porter) Wireman. Buddy enjoyed hunting, fishing and working on his trucks. He truly loved life and spending time with his nieces, nephews, great-nieces...
Ernest G. Jackson
Feb 4, 2012
Ernest G. Jackson age 67 of Massillon passed away Saturday after a year illness. Ernie was born April 16, 1944 in Wayne County, WV to Willie & Ruth Jackson. He joined the Army in 1966 and received an honorable discharge. He moved to Massillon in 1967 and married Bessie Pendolino on January 27, 1968. Ernie was a 46 year...
Barbara J. Kemp
Feb 3, 2012
Barbara J. Kemp, age 66 of Massillon, passed away Friday, February 3, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center following a lengthy battle with cancer. Barbara was born on March 3, 1945 in Barnesville, OH the daughter of the late William Ray and Inez M. Kemp. She was also preceded in death by her sister Ellen J. Murray of Bellaire. Barbara...
Robert Earl Caples
Feb 3, 2012
Robert E. Caples, aged 83, passed away at Brewster Parke on Friday, February 3, 2012. He was born on August 2, 1928 to the late Harold Caples and Belva Gardner in Uhrichsville, Ohio. He was employed by LTV Steel from 1944 until his retirement in 1987. Bob was known as fun loving guy with his friends and family and...
Rudy J. Jurkovich
Feb 3, 2012
Rudy J. Jurkovich, age 88 of Massillon, passed away Friday, February 3, 2012 at Chapel Hill Community in Canal Fulton following a period of declining health. He was a lifelong resident of the Massillon area and a retired employee of the U. S. Postal Service in Massillon. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Neva J. (Wagner)...
Thelma M. Otto
Feb 2, 2012
Thelma M. Otto, age 90 of Sebring, OH, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2012 at Alliance Community Hospital. She was born on March 24, 1921 in Turtle Creek, PA the daughter of the late George and Estelle (Hopson) Walters. She taught motivational speaking through Dale Carnegie and was also an Avon District Manager. Thelma enjoyed teaching crafts at the...
Hisayo Manweiler
Jan 30, 2012
Hisayo "Rosie" Manweiler, aged 86 passed away, on Monday, January 30, 2012 at Affinity Medical Center. She was born to the late Mitsuji Yamamoto and Yoshino Hirakata in Himeji, Japan on May 24, 1925. She was employed with Perry Rubber for many years. She is survived by her son, Donald W. Manweiler of Canal Fulton. Rosie was always known...
Lula Mae Grizzard
Jan 28, 2012
Lula Mae Grizzard was an anointed woman of God with deep convictions, exceptional grace, and boundless love for family, friends and people of all walks of life. She was born in Booneville, MS. on March 10, 1930; the fifth of eight children of Mitchell and Adlena Miller. In June 1948 Lula was united in Holy Matrimony to the late...
Kenneth E. Echelberry
Jan 27, 2012
Kenneth E. Echelberry, 69 of Massillon passed away at Mercy Medical Center, Canton following an extended illness on Friday January 27, 2012. He was born in New Philadelphia on July 18, 1942 to the late Everette and Edna Henderson Echelberry. Kenneth graduated from McKinley High School and was a member of: The National Guard, Moose and Fraternal Order of...
Estella H. France
Jan 26, 2012
Estella H. France, 94, passed away on January 26, 2012 at The Inn at University Village. She was born in Canton on March 17, 1917 to the late Joseph and Emma Aman Mohr. She was a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Massillon, The Christian Mother's Rosary Altar Society and enjoyed playing cards and the many people she acquainted...
Harold A. Smith
Jan 26, 2012
Harold A. Smith, age 77 of Massillon, passed away Thursday January 26, 2012 at Affinity Medical Center. Harold was born February 14, 1934 in Massillon to the late Leon & Thelma (Haer) Smith and was a 1952 graduate of Washington High School. He served in the US Army and received an Honorable Discharge. He was a long term employee...
Margaret G. Wilson
Jan 21, 2012
Margaret G. Wilson, age 83 of Perry Township, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2012 at The Pines in Canton. Margaret was born on July 18, 1928 in Bostic, NC the daughter of the late John and Vera (Rushbrook) Whitaker. She was a member of the Massillon Baptist Temple for years and later became a member of Anchor Baptist Church....
Evelyn Grace Baus Reed
Jan 21, 2012
Evelyn Grace Baus Reed, 83 passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2012. She was born on January 16, 1929 in Massillon. She was a graduate of Washington High School. Evelyn known for her outgoing personality loved to travel and play Bingo. Most importantly she was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her mother, Lela Reese,...
Corey L. Durst
Jan 20, 2012
Corey L. Durst, age 14, of Massillon, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2012 at Akron Children's Medical Center. He was born on November 12, 1997 in Akron and was a Massillon resident all of his life. He was a 7th grade student at Massillon Middle School. Corey was a kind and considerate young man. He was happy and...
Evelyn Lucille Potts
Jan 20, 2012
Evelyn Lucille Potts, aged 86 passed away on Friday, January 20, 2012 at Country Lawn Nursing Home. Lucille was born on October 14, 1925 to the late John Campton and Minnie Workman in Byesville, OH. She married Donald E. Potts and they shared 69 years together until his passing on December 7, 2011. Lucille worked for 5 years at...
Nikolas "Nic" Dale Owens
Jan 20, 2012
Nikolas "Nic" Dale Owens, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 20, 2012. He was born on July 1, 1988 in Massillon to Ralph and Kimberly(Rudy) Owens. He was a lifelong resident of Massillon. Nic was employed as a painter for ARE Truck/Caps. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He loved to ride his Four Wheelers and enjoyed...
Eleanore Christine Brugh
Jan 20, 2012
Eleanore Christine (Ross) Brugh, age 95 of Palm Bay, FL, formerly of Massillon, passed away on January 20, 2012 at William Childs Hospice House. She was born on June 1, 1916 in Washington, PA and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Gertrude (Stromberg) Ross. Eleanore spent 10 years in the Dover Children's Home and was a 1934...
Norma H. Clark
Jan 18, 2012
Norma H. Clark, age 63 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center. Norma was born on February 27, 1948 in Horsham PA the daughter of Howard and Edna H. (Miller) Saddler. Norma lived in the area most of her life. She enjoyed crafting, spending time with her family and driving her SMART car. Along...
Frank J. Helline
Jan 17, 2012
Frank J. Helline, age 54 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Affinity Medical Center. Frank was born on March 8, 1957 in Massillon the son of Edward J. and Nancy J. (Keffler) Helline. Frank was a truck driver at Roadway. He enjoyed grilling, fishing, camping, sightseeing and golfing. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic...
