Christine Marie Slicker
Dec 18, 2010
Christine Marie (Senften) Slicker Two moments last month typified the life of Chris Slicker. When she encountered Alma Rose Shannon a couple weeks ago, as each headed to a doctor’s appointment to discuss cancer treatment, Chris assured her sister-in-law Sharon’s mother that, “We’re going to kick this, Alma – don’t worry.” Despite her own illness, Chris focused on Mrs....
Vera H. Hart
Dec 18, 2010
Vera H. Hart, age76 of Dalton passed away Saturday December 18, 2010 while wintering in Titusville, FL. Vera was born August 18, 1934 in Massillon to the late Lewis & Aletha (Bailey) Henry. She was a member of Christ’s Church. Being a homemaker, she liked to scrape book, work puzzles and crafts. Vera was a very, very giving person...
Virginia ‘Faye’ Hardy Hawksworth
Dec 17, 2010
Virginia ‘Faye’ Hardy Hawksworth, age 84, of Massillon passed away on December 17, 2010 in Florida. She was born September 28, 1926 in Bridgeport, OH to the late Albert & Lola (Drake) Kamphus. She moved to Massillon in 1931. In 1986 she retired from the Apple Creek Developmental Center. She enjoyed bowling and traveling as well as participating in...
Alice Knight
Dec 17, 2010
Alice E. Knight, age 87, of Massillon passed away Friday, December 17, 2010 at Affinity Medical Center. She was born August 26, 1923 in Massillon the daughter of the late Walter and Catherine (Eisenbrei) Featheringham. Alice had been employed with REO Industries. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, and a former member of the Massillon Moose...
Fred Buck
Dec 16, 2010
Fred J. Buck, age 85, of Massillon, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2010 at Affinity Medical Center. He was born February 12, 1925 in Massillon the son of the late Fred Buck Sr. and Sarah (Krug) Stewart. Fred was a steel worker for Republic Steel LTV, and was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during W.W.II....
Tom Loomis
Dec 15, 2010
Tom Loomis Sr., age 75, of Massillon passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born January 21, 1935 in Massillon the son of the late Harry and Clara Loomis. Tom was retired from Ohio Paper Products. He loved spending time with family, and also enjoyed cooking, watching movies, and playing scratch-off lottery tickets. On...
Christina Brinson
Dec 14, 2010
Christina Brinson, age 67, of Massillon passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at Aultman Hospital. She was born April 24, 1943 in Massillon the daughter of the late Arthur and Lonzella (Pierce) Thompson. Christina was an inspector for Republic Steel LTV for 17 years. Christina is survived by her children, Todd (Millie) Brinson of Fort Collins, CO, Sabrina Brinson...
James E. Johnson, Sr.
Dec 14, 2010
James E. Johnson, Sr., 80, of Massillon, died Tuesday morning at his home. He was born on November 9, 1930 in Massillon and was the son of the late Oscar Leonard and Margaret Olga (Giltz) Johnson. He was a lifelong Massillon resident. Jim graduated from Washington High School in 1948 and went on to Case Western University in Cleveland...
Joseph J. Roma
Dec 13, 2010
Joseph J. Roma, age 57, native of Canton, Ohio and resident of Los Angeles, CA, died on December 13, 2010 in Los Angeles. He was born in Canton, Ohio on May 16, 1953 and was the son of the late Joseph Roma and Virginia Clendenin. He was a 1971 graduate of West Warwick High School in Rhode Island. He...
David C. Edmond
Dec 13, 2010
David C. Edmond, age 58 of Massillon, passed away Monday, December 13, 2010. He was born on October 27, 1952 in Canton to Carl and Esta (Lane) Edmond. David lived in the area his entire life and was a 1971 graduate of Perry High School. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. He was preceded in...
Joseph V. Benish, Jr.
Dec 12, 2010
Joseph V. Benish Jr., age 68 of Massillon went home to be with the Lord on Sunday December 12, 2010 at his home. Joe was born December 17, 1941 in Massillon to Dorothy and the late Joseph V. Benish, Sr. He attended Washington High School. He retired from the Timken Company in Canton. Joe loved his family and friends...
Margie M. Swonger
Dec 11, 2010
Margie M. Swonger, age 86 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2010. She was born on October 30, 1924 the daughter of the late Harry and Marie (Hersel) Reiner. Margie was a lifelong resident of the area. She worked for Central States Can Co. for many years and Weight Watchers before retiring. Along with her parents, she was...
Juanita M. Wentzel
Dec 11, 2010
Juanita M. Wentzel, 91 years old, passed away at The Laurels Saturday morning, December 11, 2010. Born in Navarre, Oh, May 21, 1919 to the late Charles & Crystal (Linerode) Airhart. She graduated from Navarre High School in 1937. Juanita lived in Massillon for the past 70 years and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. In 1982,...
Vera Sprinkle
Dec 10, 2010
Vera (Besancon) Sprinkle, age 93, passed away Friday December 10, 2010 at Affinity Medical Center. She was born on Feb. 14, 1917 to the late Joseph & Ora (Marthey) Besancon. A life resident of Massillon, she was a former employee of Republic Steel. Vera was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Massillon. Vera’s life was her family....
Betty L. Patterson
Dec 10, 2010
Betty L. Patterson, age 62 of Massillon, died on Friday, December 10, 2010 at Hanover House. She was born on March 16, 1948 in Martins Ferry, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Walter W. and Goldie (Leach) Wise. She had been employed at Ekco Housewares. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Tamera L. 'Tammie' Moore
Dec 10, 2010
Tamera “Tammie” L. Moore, age 50 of Perry Township, died on Friday, December 10, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born on August 29, 1960 in Canton, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Harold J. and Marlene J. (Savage) Moore. Tammy was a 1979 graduate of Perry High School and had attended Emmanuel Christian Church. At...
Catherine A. Rohrer
Dec 9, 2010
Catherine A. Rohrer age 85 of Massillon passed away Thursday December 9, 2010 at Affinity Medical Center. Catherine was born March 22, 1925 in Massillon to the late Michael & Anna (Radojac) Bogovich. She retired from the former Ekco Housewares and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Her personal goal in life was to be with her...
Kenneth A. Varner
Dec 9, 2010
Kenneth A. Varner, age 76 of Massillon, died on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at Affinity Medical Center. He was born on November 5, 1934 in Ritchie County, WV was the son of the late Jennings and Merlene (Nicholson) Varner. He was a 1954 graduate of Washington High School where he played football. He retired from Jones Motor Company where...
James R. Johnson
Dec 8, 2010
James R. Johnson, age 89 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 15, 1921 in Crofton, Kentucky, son of the late James and Sarah (Alden) Johnson. James was a WWII veteran serving in the Marines. He attended Akron University working towards an engineering degree. James worked for Ohio...
Nancy V. Clapper
Dec 7, 2010
Nancy V. Clapper, age 89 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2010. She was born on November 15, 1921 in Parkersburg, WV the daughter of the late George and Emma Rose Elletson. Nancy lived in Massillon most of her life. She had been employed at Massillon State Hospital as an L.P.N. Nancy attended Church of the Nazarene in...
