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...
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...
