Richard G. 'Dick' Shaffer
Jan 25, 2011
Richard G. “Dick” Shaffer, age 66 of Massillon, died on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at Affinity Medical Center. He was born on December 1, 1944 in Massillon and was the son of the late Kenneth and Mildred Shaffer. Dick served in the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam Conflict. He then went on to work at the Timken Company....
William H. Mcfee
Jan 22, 2011
William H. McFee On January 22, 2011, God called me Home. Now surrounded by loved ones who’d gone before me, I remember…. I was born on June 24, 1928 in Canton and grew up in Dresden, Ohio. As a teen, my family moved to Beach City where I met my beautiful wife, Marjorie (Stidd) who survives me and with...
Barbara Ulrich Hoover
Jan 21, 2011
Barbara Ulrich Hoover, age 78 of North Canton, passed away Friday, January 21, 2011. Barbara was born on October 12, 1932 in Massillon the daughter of the late Albert and Margaret “Peg” Sanderson Ulrich. Barbara was a 1950 graduate of Washington High School and graduated from Ohio University in 1954 with a B.A. in Elementary Education where she was...
Kathryn Simon
Jan 19, 2011
Kathryn Simon, age 102 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at Amherst Meadows. She was born on July 20, 1908 in Massillon the daughter of the late Joseph and Gertrude (Sonnhalter) Miller. Kathryn was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1926 graduate of Mount Marie Academy. Kathryn operated her father’s business, Miller Glove Company, in...
Jeffrey R. Masters
Jan 19, 2011
Jeffrey R. Masters, age 51 of Massillon passed away January 19, 2011 at his residence. He was born Dec. 1, 1959 in Canton to Donald & Carmel (Micciche) Masters. Jeff attended GlenOak High School and was employed for more than 20 years as a union roofer (Local 88). He was preceded in death by his wife Cathy Sue Masters...
Velma E. Thomas
Jan 19, 2011
Velma E. Thomas, age 89 of Louisville, Ohio, formerly of Massillon, died on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at St. Joseph Care Center in Louisville, Ohio. She was born in Massillon on December 21, 1921 and was the daughter of the late Herbert and Marjorie (Gordon) Fothergill. She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Along with her parents,...
Michael A. 'Mike' Koprivec
Jan 18, 2011
Michael A. Koprivec, age 46, of Wooster, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at Affinity Medical Center peacefully, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 6, 1964 in Orrville, Ohio. He was employed at Anheuser-Busch in Canton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Arnold & Faye Boak and his paternal grandmother Katherine...
James O. Epps
Jan 17, 2011
James O. Epps, 89, of Massillon passed away January 17, 2011 at The Inn at University Village. He was born October 4, 1921 in Massillon to the late William B. and Addie L. (Smart) Epps. He was a 1940 graduate of Washington High School. He entered the submarine service of the U.S. Navy and served in the Pacific. Following...
Lucille H. Yungen
Jan 15, 2011
Lucille Yungen, age 88, passed away after a short illness. She was born on April 27, 1922 in Mechanicsburg , Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Yungen. Lucille worked as an LPN at Apple Creek State Hospital and retired from Massillon State Hospital. At her request there will be a private service at the convenience...
Mary M. Crites
Jan 15, 2011
Mary M. Crites, age 84 of Massillon, died on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 1, 1926 in Burkhart, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Clement and Josephine (Nauer) Weisend. She was a Massillon resident for most of her life. Mary was a member of St. Mary’s...
Florence K. Schumaker
Jan 15, 2011
Florence K. Schumaker Age 100 of Massillon, Ohio Florence K. Schumaker passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 15 at Amherst Meadows of Massillon. She was born on March 8, 1910 in Strasburg, Ohio to the late Albert and Lydia Seese. She graduated from Strasburg High School and attended Kent State University majoring in education. Upon certification as a teacher...
Kevin Mcginnis
Jan 13, 2011
Kevin McGinnis, age 58 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2011. Kevin was born on May 27, 1952 in Massillon the son of the late Daniel and Martha (Brogden) McGinnis. Kevin was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1971 graduate of Central Catholic High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and worked...
Karl W. Bausch
Jan 11, 2011
Karl W. Bausch, age 80 of Canton passed away Tuesday January 11, 2011 at Aultman Hospital. Karl was born March 12, 1930 in Weisbaden, Germany to the late Karl W. & Augusta (Bauberger) Bausch. He was raised in Germany and came to the US in 1953. He served in the US Army and was recognized as the outstanding soldier...
Alexandra M. Slates
Jan 11, 2011
Alexandra M. Slates, age 22 of Richville passed away January 11, 2011 as the result of an automobile accident. Alex was born November 29, 1988 in Canton to Randal & Suzanne (Mertes) Slates. Alex was a 2007 graduate of Perry High School and currently a senior at Walsh University. She was in the BAMA Program (Bachelors & Masters Degree)...
Nola Jo Wheeler
Jan 10, 2011
Nola Jo Wheeler, age 85 of Massillon passed away January 10, 2011, with her family present to celebrate her birthday. Nola was born January 10, 1926 in New Matamoras, OH to the late Eugene & Jessie Wheeler and lived in Massillon most of her life. She was a homemaker and attended the First Assembly of God. Nola Jo enjoyed...
Noah A. Thompson
Jan 10, 2011
Noah A. Thompson age 76 of Jackson Twp. passed away Monday January 10, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born June 14, 1934 in Monongahela, PA to the late Noah & LcMae (Parkins) Thompson. He was a graduate of Penn State University with a degree in Architecture. Noah was a member of the Army Reserves from 1957 till...
Noah A. Reidenbach
Jan 8, 2011
Noah A. Reidenbach, 17 of Massillon, died on Saturday, January 8, 2011 as a result of injuries he received in an automobile accident. He was born in Massillon on July 5, 1993 and was a junior at Tuslaw High School where he had formerly played in the Tuslaw band. Noah enjoyed reading, playing video games and watching movies with...
Joseph A. Steiner, Sr.
Jan 7, 2011
Joseph A. Steiner, Sr., age 63 of Canton Township, formerly of Perry Township, died on Friday, January 7, 2011. A memorial gathering will take place on Thursday from 3:00 – 4:00 P.M. at the Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home with a memorial service following at 4:00 P.M. A private burial has taken place. Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home 330-833-4839...
Richard M. Dickey Vittling
Jan 7, 2011
Richard M. “Dickey” Vittling, age 55 of Jackson Township passed away Friday, January 7, 2011 following a lengthy illness. He was born on December 6, 1955 in Massillon the son of the late John and Christina (Yelic) Vittling. Richard lived in the area his entire life. He was a truck driver at Speicher Trucking before he became ill. Dick...
Charles L. Sidel
Jan 6, 2011
Charles L. Sidel, age 86 of Massillon, died on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at Affinity Medical Center. He was born on March 29, 1924 in Noble County, Ohio and was the son of the late George and Clara (Powell) Sidel. He was a Massillon resident since 1950. Charles was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War...
