John J. Shafrath
Sep 19, 2007
John J. Shafrath, age 75, of New Philadelphia passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at Union Hospital. He was born in Massillon on March 12, 1932 to Austin & Leona (Sheetz) Shafrath. John retired from Stark Co. Engineers maintenance department. He loved to eat out at Sammy’s Restaurant and the Coffee Cup in Massillon. John was a dog lover,...
Roy H. Ries
Sep 17, 2007
Roy H. Ries, age 66 of Carrollton, Ohio, passed away Monday, September 17, 2007 at his home. He was born in Massillon on June 5, 1941 and was the son of the late Walter & Irene (Shipman) Ries. He had been employed at Central States Can where he was a setup man. He also assisted in establishment of Affilliated...
Florence Ulrich
Sep 16, 2007
Florence E. (Huprich) Ulrich, age 91 of Massillon, died Sunday afternoon at Bethany Nursing Home in Canton. She was born on July 28, 1916 in Strasburg, Ohio and was the daughter of the late John A. & Olive E. (Matthey) Huprich. She was a Massillon resident since 1934. Florence graduated from Strasburg High School in 1934 and the former...
Roberta M. Leapline
Sep 15, 2007
Roberta M. Leapline age 73 of Massillon, entered into eternity at her daughter’s residence, Saturday afternoon, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 7, 1934 in Canton, to Riley and Mae (Wilson) Hester. Roberta was an avid bowler. She was a dedicated member for over 50 years at the Massillon Baptist Temple Roberta loved the Lord,...
Marcella A. Blunt
Sep 14, 2007
Marcella A. Blunt passed away September 14, 2007, surrounded by her family at the home of John and Mary Blunt. She was born June 10, 1916 in Carnegie, PA to Harry and Izetta Thompson. She later moved to Massillon where she became a life long resident and married Weymon Blunt. She worked as a nurses' aide at Parkview Manor...
Lieuemma Isabelle Zentz
Sep 12, 2007
LieuEmma Isabell Zentz, age 82 of Massillon died Sept.12, 2007 at Gaslight Villa Nursing Home. She was born Sept. 28, 1924 in Canton to the late George & Carrie Zentz. She was born and raised in Canton and then moved to Los Angeles to purse a 25 year career in library science at UCLA. She leaves behind many dear...
Norma Jean Hummel
Sep 12, 2007
Norma Jean Hummel age 77 of Navarre passed away Wednesday September 12, 2007 after a brief illness. Norma was born April 6, 1930 in Canton to the late Gale & Ethel Ecrement and moved to Massillon in 1961. Norma will be missed by her family, for the times when she was shopping with her daughter and visiting her son...
Harry H. Mcelhaney
Sep 10, 2007
Harry H. McElhaney age 87 of Massillon, passed away Monday at Meadow Wind Health Care Center. He was born on March 8, 1920 in New Castle, PA to the late Elmer and Inez (Harper) McElhaney and lived most of his life in the Massillon area. Harry retired in 1984 from Operator Engineers following 50 years of service as a...
Marjorie 'Jeanne' Mcafee
Sep 9, 2007
Marjorie “Jeanne” McAfee, passed away peacefully in her sleep September 8, 2007. Jeanne was our Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt, Sister, and friend. Jeanne was born in Claysville, PA to the late, Charles and Marie (Cushing) Carter, and siblings Charles, Paul, Julia, and Joanne. She is survived by her children Jerry, Linda, Dave and Dennis, 7 grandchildren, 6 great...
Opal C. Border
Sep 8, 2007
Opal C. Border, age 78 of Massillon, died Saturday, September 8, 2007 at Altercare of Navarre. She was born on February 6, 1929 in MacFarland, WV and was the daughter of the late Harry & Evelyn Cantwell. She was an area resident for most of her life. She graduated from Harrisville High School and enjoyed bingo and crocheting. Along...
Geraldine L. Collier
Sep 7, 2007
Geraldine L. Collier, age 84 of Massillon, passed away Friday, September 7, 2007 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born on September 9, 1923 in Dover, Ohio to the late Roy and Edna Casebeer. Geraldine was a 1942 graduate of Dover High School and later attended Canton Business College where she received a degree in medical assistance. She worked...
Raymond E. 'Gene' Phelps
Sep 7, 2007
Raymond E. Gene Phelps, age 74, of Canal Fulton, Ohio, formerly of Indianapolis, entered into eternal rest Friday morning at the Rose Lane Nursing Home in Massillon, Ohio. Gene was born in Mattoon, Illinois on December 29, 1932 to the late Raymond and Fern (Hunt) Phelps. After graduating from Southport High School, he went on to study at Butler...
William D. Doll, Sr.
Sep 6, 2007
William D. Doll, Sr,. age 82 of Dalton, Ohio, died Thursday, September 6, 2007 at Aultman Hospital. He was born on September 23, 1924 in Massillon and was the son of the late Russell & Helen (Fenstermaker) Doll. He was a lifelong area resident. Bill was a veteran of World War II having served with the U.S. Navy Seabees....
Frank A. 'Hot Rod' Simon, Jr.
Sep 5, 2007
Frank A. “Hot Rod” Simon, Jr., age 64 of Massillon, died Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at Affinity Medical Center – Massillon Campus. He was born on August 10, 1943 in Canton, Ohio and was the son of the late Frank A. & Hazel B. (Moorman) Simon, Sr. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers...
Janice L. Stollar
Sep 5, 2007
Janice L. “Jan” Stollar, age 65 of Massillon, died Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at her home. She was born on January 23, 1942 in Omar, WV and was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Duncan) Thern. She was a lifelong area resident. She enjoyed 32 years of teaching Latin and substitute teaching in public and parochial schools...
Hazel Anna Benson
Sep 5, 2007
Hazel Anna Benson, age 86, of Massillon passed away September 5, 2007 at the Akron General Hospital. She was born in Dalton on April 17, 1921 to the late Albert & Anna (Vongunten) Hofstetter. Hazel was a graduate of Dalton High School Class of 1940. Hazel married the late Orin Dale Benson on December 24, 1943. After Orin went...
Betty J. Getz
Sep 4, 2007
Betty M. Getz, age 88 of Massillon, died Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at Legends Care Center. She was born on December 8, 1918 in Logan, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Charles & Estella Rowe. She was an area resident for most of her life. She had been employed at MCA Sign and was a member of...
Doris L. Winkhart
Sep 4, 2007
Doris L. Winkhart, age 73 of Navarre, passed away Tuesday morning at her residence with her family by her side. She was a lifelong resident of Navarre and was born in Massillon on November 7, 1933 to the late Karl and Mary Wilson. Doris graduated from Washington High School in 1951. She married her late husband Duane G. Winkhart...
Dorothy J. Bashoor
Sep 3, 2007
Dorothy J. Bashoor, age 79 of Massillon, died Monday, September 3, 2007 at Aultman Hospital. She was born on October 13, 1927 in Monkton, Maryland and was the daughter of the late Milton & Nora (Witte) Price. On May 23, 1947 in Ashland, KY, Dorothy married John W. Bashoor. They were married for 53 years until his death on...
Teresa Shultz
Sep 3, 2007
Teresa (Medure) Shultz, age 77 of Massillon, died Monday evening at Akron General Medical Center. She was born on August 30, 1930 in Massillon and was the daughter of the late Dominic and Antoinette (Surace) Medure. She was a lifelong area resident. She had been employed at the Timken Company, at the former Central States Can and was a...
