Larry R. Kenney
Jan 5, 2011
Larry R. Kenney age 68 of Massillon passed away January 5, 2011 at Affinity Medical Center. He was born January 31, 1942 in Marietta to the late James & Ruth (Starkey) Kenney. In addition to his parents, who preceded him in death, his wife of 40 years Eileen passed away on October 4, 2010. Larry moved to Massillon in...
Frank J. Adore
Jan 4, 2011
Frank J. Adore, age 86, of Massillon passed away January 4, 2011 at his residence. He was born July 12, 1924 in Windber, PA to the late Michael & Carmella (Runco) Adore and moved to Massillon in 1946. Frank served in the Army in the Pacific during WW II and received an Honorable Discharge. In 1982, Frank retired from...
Berniece H. Pry
Jan 4, 2011
Berniece H. Pry, 88 of Massillon, died on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at her home. .She was born in Bolivar, Ohio on March 16, 1922 and was the daughter of the late Otto and Della (Bentzel) Wuske. She was an area resident for most of her life. She retired from Jackson Local Schools where she was a school bus...
Howard L. Butler
Jan 3, 2011
Howard L. Butler age 65 of Massillon passed away Monday January 3, 2011 at Affinity Medical Center. He was born Feb. 15, 1945 in West Virginia and lived in Massillon most of his life. Howard was on disability from Apple Creek Hospital. He has no local relatives. No services are planned. Paquelet – Massillon 330-833-3222
Dorothy M. Smith
Jan 2, 2011
Dorothy M. Smith, age 90 of Perry Township, died on Sunday, January 2, 2011 at Affinity Medical Center. She was born on March 12, 1920 and was the daughter of the late Samuel and Estella (Metzger) Smith. For 45 years, Dorothy worked as the payroll supervisor at the former Timken Mercy Hospital. She was a member at St. Joan...
Harold E. Anthony
Dec 31, 2010
Harold E. Anthony, age 87 of Massillon, passed away Friday, December 31, 2010 at Chapel Hill Community. Harold was born on June 26, 1923 in Pickerington, Ohio the son of the late Harry and Flossie (Mason) Anthony. Harold was originally from Columbus, retired in Florida and moved back to Ohio in 2004. Harold was a U.S. Army veteran serving...
Mary Compan
Dec 30, 2010
Mary Compan, 96, of Massillon passed away Thursday, December 30, 2010 at Affinity Medical Center. She was born March 7, 1914 in Byesville, OH to the late John and Mary (Gamary) Bubenchik. Mary was a homemaker. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Massillon, and the Massillon Senior Citizens Choir. She enjoyed crocheting afghans, gardening, and taking...
Marilyn J. Ertel
Dec 30, 2010
Marilyn J. Ertel, age 85 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2010 surrounded by her family. She was born on March 29, 1925 in Massillon, the daughter of the late Roy and Ester (Klingensmith) Hess. Marilyn lived in the area her entire life. She was a 1943 graduate of Washington High School. Marilyn was a member of First...
Leonard Wiggins
Dec 26, 2010
Leonard Wiggins, age 92 of Massillon passed away December 26, 2010 at Hanover House. He was born March 25, 1918 in Sawyersville, AL to the late Peter & Eloise (Hobson) Wiggins. Most of his life was spent in Massillon and he retired from Republic Steel. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death his wife Annie R....
Reverend Patrick D. O’Leary
Dec 26, 2010
Reverend Patrick D. O’Leary, age 85 passed away December 26, 2010 in Canton, OH. Fr. O’Leary was born July 22, 1925 in Ireland to the late Philip & Mae (Greene) O’Leary and came to America as a young seminarian and completed his studies at Mt. St. Mary’s in Norwood, OH. He was ordained on May 26, 1951 by Bishop...
Joseph 'Mike' Fenton
Dec 25, 2010
Joseph “Mike” Fenton God chose to take home the best husband, dad and grandpa on Christmas day. He is survived by his wife of nearly 47 years and sweetheart for 51 years Jane, two daughters Chrissy (Steve) and Tiffany and two sons, Joey (fiance Shannon) and Shane and his girlfriend Laurel, five grandchildren, Carissa, Ashley, Steven, Joseph III and...
Lynn D. Strazi
Dec 25, 2010
Lynn D. Strazi, 61 of Canal Fulton, Ohio, died on December 25, 2010 at his home. He was born on October 1, 1949 in Alliance, Ohio to Virgil and Julia (Jorney) Strazi. Lynn graduated from Alliance High School in 1967, he then went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Akron. He was a...
Marilyn R. Martin
Dec 24, 2010
Marilyn R. Martin, age 74, passed away on December 24, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lakewood, Ohio on July 29, 1936. Marilyn graduated from Massillon High School and resided in the Massillon area until recently when she and her husband relocated to Olmsted Township to be closer to their daughters. She retired from Jackson...
Kenneth E. Hagans
Dec 23, 2010
Kenneth E. Hagans, age 89 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2010. He was born on May 23, 1921 in Mohawk, Ohio the son of the late Parker and Mary (Lint) Hagans. Ken was honorably discharged from the Army after serving during WWII. He retired from Union Drawn in 1980 after 39 ½ years as a maintenance foreman....
Lillian Johnson
Dec 23, 2010
Lillian Johnson, age 97 of Massillon passed away Thursday December 23, 2010 at Affinity Medical Center. Mrs. Johnson was born September 1, 1913 in Woodland, AL to the late Troy & Ada (Lancaster) Joiner and lived in Massillon most of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of St. James AME Zion Church. She was known for...
Kathryn ‘Katie’ Russ
Dec 22, 2010
Kathryn ‘Katie’ Russ, age 99 of Massillon passed away Tuesday December 22, 2010 at her residence after a 6 month illness. Katie was born October 24, 1911 in Massillon to the late Edward & Anna Lustig. She was graduated from both Mt. Marie Academy and the Julliard School of Music in New York City. Katie was employed for 25...
Samuel L. 'Sam' Marang
Dec 21, 2010
Samuel L. “Sam” Marang, 74 of Massillon, died on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. He was born on January 8, 1936 in Canton, Ohio and was the son of the late Harold and Lydia (Studer) Marang. He was a lifelong area resident. Sam enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country during...
Anthony D. Caracillo
Dec 21, 2010
Anthony D. Caracillo, age 58 of Hillsdale, MI passed away December 21, at his residence. He was born July 3, 1952 in Dover, OH to the late Anthony & Norma (Polce) Caracillo. Tony graduated in 1970 from Central Catholic High School and from Case Western Reserve University in 1974. He moved to Hillsdale, MI in 1992 where he owned...
Edna B. Unger
Dec 20, 2010
Edna B. Unger, 101 of Massillon, died on Monday, December 20, 2010 at her home. She was born on August 5, 1909 in Beckett, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Lewellyn and Ethel (Burge) Beckett. She was a Massillon resident since 1980. Edna graduated from Waterford High School in 1928. She worked at Nickles Bakery for 32...
Dorothy Converse
Dec 20, 2010
Dorothy Converse, age 89 of Massillon passed away Monday December 20, 2010 at Amherst Meadows. Dorothy was born October 29, 1921 in Massillon to the late Harold & Nellie (Yager) Smith. She was a graduate of Washington High School; went to cosmetology school and operated a beauty shop for several years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
