Richard G.’Big Rick’ Simmerman
Feb 7, 2009
Richard G.’Big Rick’ Simmerman age 54 of Massillon passed away Saturday February 7, 2009 at Affinity Medical Center. He was born July 26, 1954 in Dover to the late Arthur & Agnes (Smith) Simmerman Gordon. Rick was a 1972 graduate of Dover High School and moved to Massillon in 1972. He was employed by Aqua Ohio Water as an...
Phillip D. Mcgraner
Feb 6, 2009
Phillip D. McGraner, age 66, of Massillon, died on Friday, February 6, 2009 at Affinity Medical Center. He was born on August 16, 1942 in Red Fox, Kentucky, the beloved son of Edward McGraner and the late Virta (Pigmon) McGraner. He had been employed by Perry Rubber and also sold real estate. He enjoyed his family, especially his grandchildren....
Theodore M. Anderson
Feb 6, 2009
Theodore M. “Ted” Anderson, age 87 of Massillon, died on Friday, February 6, 2009 at Affinity Medical Center. He was been on March 2, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois and was the son of the late Enoch and Alina Anderson. He moved to Massillon in 1990. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. He...
Anne D. Brediger
Feb 6, 2009
Anne D. Brediger, age 88 of Massillon passed away February 6, 2009 at Affinity Medical Center. Anne was born November 16, 1920 to the late Edward & Mary (Piesecka) Kozelek and has been a life long resident of Massillon. She retired from O’Neil Department Store at Belden Village. Anne was recognized as a volunteer with over 10,000 hours to...
Father Joseph Richard David
Feb 5, 2009
Father Joseph Richard David, age 77 passed away Thursday, February 5, 2009 in his Rectory at St. George Maronite Catholic Church in Uniontown, PA. Fr. David was born December 31, 1931 in Massillon to the late Joseph & Marie (Tobia) David. Fr. David and his twin brother, Robert were the youngest of fourteen children. In addition to his parents...
Frank C. Calhoun
Feb 4, 2009
Frank C. Calhoun, age 80 of Navarre, died on Wednesday February 4, 2009 at his home. He was born on July 14, 1928 in Joliet, Illinois and was the son of the late Frank and Marie (Bacon) Calhoun. He was an area resident for most of his life Frank was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He retired...
Daniel R. Zerbe
Feb 4, 2009
Daniel R. Zerbe Sr., age 72, passed away at home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 13, 1936 in Sacramento, PA to the late Allen & Rosa Zerbe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister Elsie (Chip) Brown. Dan graduated from Penn State University and moved to Ohio to...
Wilma 'Tootie' I. Waltz
Feb 4, 2009
Wilma “Tootie” I. Waltz, age 77 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday at Legends Care Center. She was born on June 30, 1931 to the late William and Sylvia (Stevens) Dean and was a lifelong resident of Massillon. Tootie was a 1950 Washington High School graduate. She retired from E. B. Advertising in 1996 following 12 years of service. Tootie...
Iris Morris
Feb 3, 2009
Iris E. Morris, 84, of Massillon passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2009. She was born and grew up in Mannington, WV. the daughter of the late Okey and Hattie (Beatty) Shaw. After graduation she moved to Ohio and worked at Hoovers then Timken Roller Bearing along with her brother Forest and father Okey. She married Dale Morris and moved...
David L. Yob
Feb 3, 2009
David L. Yob, age 71, of Massillon, died on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at Meadow Wind Health Care Center. He was born in Canton, Ohio on November 20, 1937. He was preceded in death by his adoptive parents, Leo and Amelia (Piatko) Yob. At the age of 15 David received his Ham Radio Operators license (W8NND). He graduated from...
Edna Grant
Feb 1, 2009
Edna Grant, age 94 of Massillon, passed away February 1, 2009. Edna was born in Massillon to Robert & Edith (Simms) Grant. She was a 1932 graduate of Washington High School and retired from the Massillon State Hospital. Edna was a member of the Massillon Senior Center and a member of the former Bethel AME Church. In addition to...
Carmella R. Pappas
Feb 1, 2009
Carmella R. Pappas, age 83 of Navarre, passed away February 1, 2009 at Altercare of Navarre. She was born on March 26, 1925 in Akron the daughter of the late Richard and Marie (Volpe) Clements. She was preceded in death by her husband Christ John Pappas. She is survived by her sons, Reynard Mutigli of Canton and Richard Mutigli...
H. Kenneth Van Brunt
Feb 1, 2009
H. Kenneth Van Brunt, age 95, died on Sunday, February 1, 2009 at the Canton Regency. He was born on December 14, 1913 in New York City, NY and was an east coast resident for most of his life until coming to Massillon, Ohio in May of 2008 to be closer to several members of his family. He earned...
Linda A. Masters
Jan 30, 2009
Linda A. Masters age 69 of Massillon, passed away Friday morning at her residence. She was born on July 27, 1939 in Mineral City, OH to the late Arthur and Anne (Brinkman) Schram. Linda was a 1957 Washington High School graduate. She retired from Kmart following 27 years of service as a Department Manager. Linda was a devoted mother...
Kenneth Wm Johnson Jr.
Jan 27, 2009
Kenneth Wm Johnson Jr. age 65 of Massillon passed away January 27, 2009 following an auto accident that occurred on January 24th. He was born in Massillon March 30, 1943 to Kenneth Wm & Dorothy (Schrock) Johnson. Ken was a 19 61 graduate of Washington High School and served in the Army Reserve from 1967 – 1969. Ken will...
Jeffrey L. Gowins
Jan 27, 2009
Jeffrey L. Gowins age 67 of Massillon passed away Tuesday at Affinity Medical Center. Jeff was born May 23, 1941 in New Philadelphia to the late Gomer & Evelyn (Barnett) Gowins. He was a 1960 graduate of Washington High School and retired from Republic Steel. Jeff will be remembered riding his Harley, joking with friends and could meet and...
Alice 'Nana' G. Sipe
Jan 27, 2009
Alice “Nana” G. Sipe age 80 of Massillon formerly of Greensboro NC, passed away Tuesday morning at Mercy Medical Center. She was born on November 2, 1928 in New Bedford, MA to the late Jacintho and Mary (Perreira) Gonsalves. Alice had worked for Motor Carriers Traffic Association in the clerical department. She enjoyed spending time with her children and...
Alfred L. Desanctis, M.D.
Jan 26, 2009
Alfred L. DeSanctis, M. D., age 91 died Monday, January 26, 2009 at the Canton Regency after a short illness. He was born September 12, 1917 to Ernest L. and Rose (Donaruma) DeSanctis in Utica, New York. In 1935 he graduated from the Utica Free Acadamy. He received a 4 year Gertrude Curran music scholarship to study violin at...
Mary Kate Robinson
Jan 26, 2009
Mary Kate Robinson age 89 of Massillon went home to be with her Lord on Monday. Mary was born October 17, 1919 in Troy, AL to the late Thomas & Mary (Gunther) Russell and moved to Massillon as a child. She was a home maker. Her life was devoted to Morningstar United Holy Church and her family. In addition...
George B. King
Jan 25, 2009
George B. King, age 75 of Dalton, Ohio, died on Sunday, January 25, 2009 at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born on August 12, 1933 in Tallmadge, Ohio and was the son of the late Glen W. and Genevieve (Stockwell) King. George was a 1951 graduate of Rootstown High School. He retired from the United Association of Pipefitters Local...
