Earl E. Smith
Aug 30, 2010
Earl E. Smith, age 89 of Perry Township, died on Monday, August 30, 2010 at Amherst Meadows in Massillon. He was born on February 3, 1921 in Canton, Ohio and was the son of the late Harlen and Bessie (Studer) Smith. He resided in the Richville/Perry Township areas and was a 1939 graduate of Washington High School. He retired...
Esther Brown
Aug 29, 2010
Esther B. Brown, age 93, of Massillon passed away Sunday, August 29, 2010 at Amherst Meadows Skilled Nursing Center where she had been a resident for the past four years. She was born October 29, 1916 in Massillon the daughter of the late Fred and Minnie (Fowkes) Hazel, and was a 1936 graduate of Washington High School. Esther had...
Walter Smith
Aug 28, 2010
Walter “Smitty” Smith Jr., age 79, of Dalton, (formerly of Massillon) passed away Saturday August 28, 2010 at Sterling House in Canton surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 4, 1931 in Parkersburg West Virginia. Smitty was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean War. He retired from Superior Meats, then owned...
Gertrude L. Harris
Aug 26, 2010
Gertrude L. Harris, age 72 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2010 at Affinity Medical Center. Gertrude was born January 20, 1938 in Asheville, NC. In the early ‘50s she moved to Massillon and was employed at Apple Creek State Hospital. She loved to do for everybody, everyone was her child. Gertrude’s memory will be cherished by her...
George D. Rimel
Aug 25, 2010
George D. Rimel age 50 of Massillon passed away Wednesday August 25, 2010 at Aultman Hospital. He was born May 21, 1960 in Bellaire, OH to the late Gilbert & Marcella (Henthorne) Rimel and was raised in East Greenville. He lived most of his life in Massillon. George was employed in maintenance at Fibercorr Mills where he worked 75...
Lois Aaby
Aug 24, 2010
Lois Mae Aaby, age 84, of Canton, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 24, 2010. Lois was born on June 23, 1926 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Ethel and Wesley Stege. She married Alton Orlo Aaby in 1948, and they moved to Canton, Ohio to raise their family. Lois enjoyed painting, pottery, reading, playing cards with her friends, traveling and visiting...
Margaret I. Shoemaker
Aug 24, 2010
Margaret I. Shoemaker, age 89 of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at the Legends Care Center of Massillon. She was born in Gallia County, Ohio on February 2, 1921 and was the daughter of the late William J. and Ethel M. (Lanthorn) Eblin. She lived many years in the Columbus and Circleville areas before moving to...
Delmer Sampson
Aug 23, 2010
Delmer L. “Duke” Sampson, age 76 of Massillon passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 23, 2010 at Affinity Medical Center. He was born March 18, 1934 in Orma, West Virginia the son of the late Cecil Roy and Nellie Grey (Booher) Sampson. Delmer was a truck driver for 34 years with Republic Steel, and was a veteran of the United...
Ronald C. Weygandt
Aug 23, 2010
Ronald C. Weygandt, age 66 of Massillon, died on Monday, August 23, 2010 at Rose Lane Health Care Center. He was born on June 14, 1944 in Massillon and was the son of the late David and Emma (Ickes) Weygandt. He graduated from Pinconning High School in Pinconning, MI. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served...
Jerold S. Powell
Aug 22, 2010
Jerold S. Powell, “Deeda”, 71, passed away August 22, 2010. He resided the last three years at AlterCare of Alliance following an injury to his spinal cord that left him paralyzed. Jerry accepted his health challenges with determination and dignity; and through his positive attitude gave hope and inspiration to fellow residents, family and friends. He was born October...
Miriam C. Vogt
Aug 20, 2010
Miriam C. Vogt, age 90 of Massillon, died on Friday, August 20, 2010 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on February 11, 1920 in Akron, Ohio and was the daughter of Clarence and Bessie (Sweitzer) Pitts. Much of her life was devoted to raising her family. She also worked at the family business, the Pitt’s...
Joseph Krivetzky Jr.
Aug 20, 2010
Joseph Krivetzky Jr. age 81 of Broadview Hts. passed away Friday August 20, 2010 at Aultman Hospital. He was born December 16, 1928 in Cleveland. Joe served in the US Army during the Korean War. He retired in 1984 from Republic Steel Research Center. He loved music; playing the piano, violin and accordion. In addition he loved gardening, family...
Donnie Mae Williams
Aug 19, 2010
Donnie Mae Williams, age 88 of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 19, 2010. She was born on January 1, 1922 in Weirton, WV and was the daughter of the late Alec and Lula (Southerland) Walker. She retired from the former Massillon State Hospital where she had been a licensed...
Randall Schuler
Aug 18, 2010
Randall Schuler, age 59, of Massillon passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at Affinity Medical Center as a result of injuries from an automobile accident. He was born in Massillon November 3, 1950 the son of Homer and Rita (Houck) Schuler. Randall was a retired fireman with the Timken Corp. He graduated from Massillon Washington High School where he...
Alexander 'Alex' J. Medrano
Aug 17, 2010
Alexander J. Medrano age 19 of Brewster died Tuesday at Aultman Hospital as the result of an auto accident. Alex was born in Canton to Frank J. Medrano Jr. and Michelle R. (Lesko) Medrano and was raised in the Navarre-Brewster area. He was a 2010 graduate of Fairless High School where he played freshmen, JV and Varsity basketball. He...
Barbara L. 'Tootie' Pryor
Aug 16, 2010
Barbara L. “Tootie” Pryor, age 66 of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 16, 2010. She was born in Louisville, KY on October 23, 1943 and moved to Massillon in 1957. She had worked at the former Massillon City Hospital. She was a member of Morningstar United Holy Church. She was preceded in death...
John F. Costello
Aug 15, 2010
John F. Costello III, age 67 of North Canton, Ohio died on Sunday August 15, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio. He was born on December 1, 1942 in Canton and was the son of the late John F. and Edith (Love) Costello II. He was an area resident for most of his life, but lived in...
Alta Brown
Aug 12, 2010
Alta Mae Brown, age 99, formerly of East Greenville, OH passed away Thursday, August 12, 2010 at Shady Lawn Care Center in Dalton. She was born November 14, 1910 in Tuscarawas County, OH the daughter of the late Granville and Mary (Swonger) Kaser. Alta was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. As a homemaker Alta was an excellent cook...
Vincent Dornhecker
Aug 12, 2010
Vincent Dornhecker age 82 of Massillon passed away Thursday August 12, 2010 at Affinity Medical Center. He was born January 20, 1928 in Massillon to the late Linus & Harrietta (Borrell) Dornhecker and lived here all his life. He served in the Army during World War II. Vince retired from Massillon Steel Castings and was a custodian for the...
Barbara J. Lentz
Aug 6, 2010
J.Barbara J. Lentz age 74 of Massillon passed away August 6, 2010 at Affinity Medical Center. Barbara was born December 5, 1935 in Massillon to the late Willard & Grace (Crookston) Bullach. She was a 1953 graduate of Washington High School. In 1998 she retired from the FW Arnold Agency after many years. She was a member of Christ...
