Melvin H. Pledgure
Jun 15, 2011
Melvin H. ‘Devil’ Pledgure age 66 of Massillon passed away Wednesday June 15, 2011 at Affinity Medical Center from an extended illness. He was born March 9, 1945 in Massillon to the late William & Lelia (Bell) Pledgure. He retired from Republic Engineered Steel in 2002. Melvin was a member of Elks Lodge #632 and a avid card player....
Edna E. Masters
Jun 14, 2011
Edna E. Masters, age 84 of Massillon, died on Tuesday, June 14th. She was born on September 19, 1926 in Ivandell, WV and was the daughter of the late Clarence and Clara (Stockwell) Brady. She was formerly employed at Ecko Housewares. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death...
Hannelore Kriesmer
Jun 10, 2011
Hannelore Kriesmer, age 78 of Massillon, passed away Friday, June 10, 2011 at Altercare of Nobles Pond. She was born on October 25, 1932 in Germany the daughter of the late Maurer Paul and Marie Ann (Poppe) Berendts. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Kriesmer in 2010. She is survived by her...
Kelly Sue Pisarski
Jun 8, 2011
Kelly Sue (Powell) Pisarski, age 32 of Erie, PA, formally of Massillon passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh. Kelly was born on July 29, 1978 in Massillon the daughter of Alva G. Powell and Cynthia (Martin) Powell. Kelly was a 1996 graduate of Tuslaw High School and R.G. Drage. She was a homemaker. Kelly...
Larry Toles
Jun 7, 2011
Larry Toles, age 69 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at his son’s residence surrounded by his family. Larry was born on March 11, 1942 in Massillon to Walter and Inez Toles. Larry was a lifelong residence of the area and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Larry enjoyed photography, sporting events, Massillon Tigers, Browns, and partying....
Jane Carrie (Leifer) Gardner
Jun 6, 2011
Jane Carrie (Leifer) Gardner, age 93, passed away Monday, June 6, 2011 with her loving daughter at her side. She was born in Massillon on May 22, 1918 to the late Walter Leifer and Jane (Heinbuch) Leifer. She was married to the late Charles Edwin “Ed” Gardner on October, 24, 1940 and they were together for 66 years until...
Maynard D. Hostetler
Jun 6, 2011
Maynard D. Hostetler, 68 of North Lawrence, passed away at home on June 6, after a 5 month battle with lymphoma. He was a long distance truck driver for 37 years. Following his retirement, he enjoyed gardening, fishing, woodworking and hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents Fay and Ervan Hostetler. He is survived by his wife...
Robert Young
Jun 6, 2011
Robert Young, age 85 of Massillon, passed away Monday, June 6, 2011 at Laurels of Massillon. Bobby was born March 30, 1926 in Anniston, AL to the late Jim Roe & Susie Sears. During World War II he served in the US Navy and received an honorable discharge. For many years he was employed at the Army Depot in...
Roger D. Reese
Jun 4, 2011
Roger D. Reese, age 71 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2011, in Dayton while attending his grandson’s graduation. Roger was born January 17, 1940. He was raised by his parents Glenn & Jean (Isbell) Reese and was a 1958 graduate of Washington High School. He had been employed by Superior Meats, Flemming Foods and currently by the...
Virginia Spencer
Jun 4, 2011
M. Virginia Spencer passed away unexpectedly on June 4th 2011. Virginia was born March 3, 1934 in Walker West Virginia to the late Martha and Harvey R. Farnsworth, Sr. She is survived by her husband of almost 60 years, John R. Spencer of Massillon, daughters Susan D. Spencer of Minerva, Sabrina K. Spencer of Akron, and son and daughter-in-law...
Verneda E. Harding
Jun 3, 2011
Verneda E. Harding, 92, a resident at Shady Lawn Nursing Home in Dalton, died on Friday, June 3, 2011. She was born in Baltic, Ohio in January 7, 1919 and was the daughter of the late Charles and Barbara (Huprich) Domer. Verneda was a member of Sixteen St. John’s Church. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Clair...
Betty J. Kromer
May 31, 2011
Betty J. Kromer, age 88 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at the Altercare of Navarre. Betty was a longtime resident of Altercare in Navarre. A graveside service will be held TODAY, June 2, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Massillon. Messages of comfort and support may be sent to the family at...
Helen J. Hopper
May 31, 2011
Helen J. Hopper age 84 of North Lawrence passed away Tuesday May 31, 2011 at Legends Care Center. Helen was born November 7, 1926 in Massillon to the late William & Abbey (White) Lantzer. She had been employed at K Mart and Doerflingers Bakery. Helen will be remembered for her dedication to her husband and grandchildren. In addition to...
Edward J. Simon
May 31, 2011
Edward J. Simon, age 47 of Massillon, is finally at peace and free of pain on Tuesday May 31, 2011. He was born in Massillon on January 23, 1964 to the late Eugene Edward Simon and the late Shirley Rae ( Calendine) Fisher Miller. He is survived by his wife, Ann Hindley Simon, whom he married on Aug. 1,...
Terry Lee Devaughn Sr.
May 30, 2011
Terry Lee DeVaughn, 64 passed away at the Wade Park VA Medical Center on Monday May 30, 2011. He was born on, October 31, 1946 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to the late Bernard K. DeVaughn and Marie A. (McClaskey) DeVaughn. He married Loretta Kostic on May 12, 1966 and she survives him. Terry graduated from Washington High School in...
Joyce F. Keen
May 28, 2011
Joyce F. Keen age 75 of Navarre passed away at Affinity Medical Center, Saturday May 28, 2011 after an extended illness. Joyce was born April 12, 1936 in Massillon to the late John & Hazel (Wilson) Dottavio. She was a 1954 graduated of Washington High School. Joyce retired as office manager for John Hancock Insurance after 30 years. In...
Mattie W. Longshore
May 28, 2011
Mattie W. Longshore, age 92 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2011 at the Manor Care of Belden Village. Mattie was born on July 7, 1918 in Roanoke, AL. She lived in Massillon most of her life and owned her own housekeeping business. She was a charter member of Mount Calvary Baptist and a former member of Shiloh...
Charlene Eckelberry Macuski
May 27, 2011
Charlene “ Starwolf” Eckelberry Macuski, age 66 of Canton , went home unexpectedly Friday, May 27, 2011. She was born in Massillon March 10, 1945 to the late Catherine Verostek and Charles Eckelberry. She was raised in Newman and graduated 1964 from Tuslaw High School. Charlene lived her entire life in the Massillon Canton area and worked as an...
Jerry L. Stewart
May 27, 2011
Jerry L. Stewart, age 76 of Massillon, passed away Friday, May 27, 2011 at his residence. Jerry was born on September 17, 1934 in Holbrook, PA the son of the late Floyd and Ruby (Grant) Stewart. Jerry was a lifelong resident of Massillon and retired from Republic Steel in 1994. Jerry will be remembered for his love of NASCAR....
Patricia A. Ball
May 26, 2011
(Pat Ball pictured with her beloved husband, Melvin and their dog, Coco.) Patricia A. Ball, age 72, of Canton passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, May 26, 2011. Pat was a lifelong resident of Canton and was the daughter of the late Dorothy (Rinkes) Pyles. She was retired from the Timken Company and H&R Block. For a...
