Avery C. Calhoun
May 11, 2011
Avery C. Calhoun, age 99 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at the Hospice Care Center in Copley. Avery was born on November 29, 1911 in Mount Pleasant, OH the son of the late Andy and Mari Anna (Terry) Calhoun. Avery worked at the Massillon State Hospital for 20 years and then started his own company, Calhoun...
Bruce F. Bleichrodt Sr.
May 11, 2011
Bruce F. Bleichrodt Sr., age 75 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at his residence surrounded by his family. Bruce was born on August 17, 1935 in Wadsworth the son of the late Fred and Mary (Lamm) Bleichrodt. He attended Cleveland State and graduated from Kent State in 1959 with a degree in teaching. Bruce retired...
David K. Pfisterer
May 11, 2011
David K. Pfisterer age 73 of Massillon went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Dave was born May 6, 1938 in Canton to the late Virgil & Martha (Berring) Pfisterer. He was a 1956 graduate of Central Catholic High School, a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, a Canton City Police Officer, and he worked in insurance...
Michael L. Bygz Bessler
May 10, 2011
Michael L. “BYGZ” Bessler, age 65 of Jackson Township, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2011 surrounded by his family following a courageous battle with cancer. Michael was born on July 18, 1945 in Port Clinton, the son of Donald and Cedona (Brauer) Bessler. Bygz was a 1963 graduate of Washington High School, followed by four years in the U.S....
Marilyn A. Brown
May 9, 2011
Marilyn A. Brown, age 79 of Lake Cable, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 9th. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 2, 1932 and was the daughter of the late Louise Stocker. She was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Marilyn was a most loving wife,...
Lynn E. Carmack
May 7, 2011
Lynn E. Carmack age 77 of Perry Twp passed away Saturday at The Laurels of Massillon. He was born December 19, 1933 in Findlay, OH to the late George & Edna (Messer) Carmack and was raised in Bluffton, OH. Following his studies at Ohio Northern he served in the Army. While in the service, he formed a quartet and...
Thomas John Marchand
May 4, 2011
Thomas John Marchand, age 69, a life resident of Jackson Township, died peacefully on May 4, 2011. He was born on May 15, 1941 to John and Cecelia (Shaneman) Marchand. Tom graduated from Jackson High School in 1960, and went on to serve in the Army. He was retired from AEP. He grew up with 10 brothers and sisters,...
Charles Milton Allen
May 3, 2011
Charles Milton Allen, 91 of Massillon passed away on May 3, 2011. He was born on May 10, 1919 to the late Homer Allen and Daisy (Wurster) Allen in Mendon, Ohio. Charles Married Verna L. Croft on June 27, 1943. Mr. Allen was a resident of Stark County since 1940. He worked as an Insurance Agent for Prudential for...
George W. Williams
May 2, 2011
George W. Williams, age 74 of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 2, 2011. His death followed a lengthy illness. He was born on May 29, 1936 in Holloway, Ohio and was the son of the late Edgar and Helen B. (Bethel) Williams. George served his country with the U.S. Air Force. He graduated...
Frances Gemma
May 1, 2011
Frances Gemma, age 82 of Massillon, passed away May 1, 2011 at Hanover House. Frannie was born May 9, 1928 in Canton to the late Ernest & Mary (France) Gemma and was a graduate of Beach City High School. She retired from the Alibi. Frannie will be remembered as a welcoming person with a positive attitude and a heart...
Carl E. Beckett
Apr 30, 2011
Carl E. Beckett, age 80 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Country Lawn Center in Navarre. Carl was born on June 19, 1930 in Shelby, Ohio the son of the late Walter Dick and Nellie May (Studer) Beckett. Carl served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired from Sears Roebuck Co. after 29...
Velma M. Evans
Apr 29, 2011
Velma M. Evans, age 89 of Massillon, passed away April 29, 2011 at Affinity Medical Center. She was born May 25, 1921 in Massillon to the late John & Celesta (Hartman) Jordan and lived here all of her life. Velma was employed at the former Deco Tile Co. Her favorite pastime was playing Bingo with her friends and tending...
Patricia A. Eafrate
Apr 27, 2011
Patricia A. Eafrate, age 77 of Canton, died on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at the Laurels of Massillon. She was born in Shadyside, Ohio on April 10, 1934 and was the daughter of the late John and Alma (Workman) Maier. She retired as a secretary at A.A. Knoch & Sons Construction Company. Along with her parents, she was preceded...
Mary L. Dews
Apr 26, 2011
Mary L. Dews, age 81 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at Affinity Medical Center. Mary was born on June 4, 1929 in Massillon. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband Wayne P. Dews whom she married in 1969; her children, Wendy A. Harp, Carl L. (Leah) Wazlavek and James R. Wazlavek; four grandchildren and six...
Janet Bushway
Apr 25, 2011
Janet Bushway, 76, died on April 25, 2011 after an extended illness. Born on October 21, 1934 to Victor and Lillian (Menegay) Weber, Janet was a very loving and kind person. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 43 years, David M Bushway and sister, Patricia Brechbill. Survivors include her sons Michael and Craig (Kathy) Bushway,...
Guy Ensign
Apr 23, 2011
Guy E. “Mouse” Ensign, 51 passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2011. He was born in Canton, Ohio on July 6, 1959 to the late Walter L. Ensign II and June L. Ensign(Wickham) He was a 1978 graduate of McKinley High School in Canton. He was also a graduate of the Stark State College of Technology, Akron Machining Institute,...
Marjorie D. Haughton
Apr 21, 2011
Marjorie D. Haughton, age 85 of Perry Township, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2011. Marjorie was born on February 15, 1926 in Washington, PA the daughter of the late Walter and Ruby (Thom) Day. Marjorie was a homemaker and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She will always be remembered for being a very loving and devoted wife,...
Aariel Mcbride
Apr 20, 2011
Infant daughter Aariel McBride was called home to Heaven on April 20, 2011. Aariel is survived by her parents Aaron and Shanika (Oliver) McBride; her grandparents, Herman (Jennifer) Horner, Jr. and Robert Oliver, Jr. and Lee (Kimberly) McBride; her great-grandparents, Jesse (Diana) Evans and Robert (Carolyn) Oliver, Sr., Myra Oliver and Orie McBride; and a host of aunts, uncles...
Kenneth D. Easterly
Apr 19, 2011
Kenneth D. Easterly, age 71 of Perry Township, passed away at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Massillon on September 10, 1939 and was the son of the late Franklin and Blanche (Edie) Easterly. Ken was a veteran having served his country with the U.S. Navy. He retired from the Timken Company where he was...
Mildred Gritzan Naylor
Apr 18, 2011
Mildred Gritzan Naylor, age 90 of Massillon, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2011 surrounded by her daughters at Affinity Medical Center. She was born in Massillon on July 10, 1920 and was the daughter of the late Claude and Myrtle (Wilkerson) Julian. Mildred graduated from Washington High School in 1938. She worked as a Red Cross Volunteer for...
