David P. Books
Sep 29, 2006
David P. Books, age 69 of Massillon, passed away Friday morning at his residence following a lengthy illness. David was born on March 17, 1937 in Altoona, PA to the late George and Marie (Seidel) Books and was a Massillon resident for 44 years. He was a 1956 Central Catholic High School graduate and served in the National Guard....
Gene R. Justice
Sep 28, 2006
Gene R. Justice age 89 of Massillon passed away Thursday Sept. 28, 2006. Gene was born August 2, 1917 in Canton to the late Ray & Lola (Hollinger) Justice. He was raised in Beach City and spent most of his life in Massillon. He served in the Army, participated in the Normandy Invasion and the Battle of the Bulge....
Ernest Deutsch
Sep 27, 2006
Ernest Deutsch, age 77 of Massillon, died Wednesday morning at Affinity-Doctors Campus. He was born on August 27, 1929 in Paterson, NJ and was the son of the late Louis & Frances (Ballard) Deutsch. He was an area resident since 1960. Ernie had owned and operated the former Ernie’s Sunoco in Perry Township. He was a member of Fellowship...
Robin Rudy
Sep 27, 2006
Robin Rudy, age 45 of Massillon, died Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at Rose Lane Health Care Center. She was born on November 29, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio and was the daughter of Felix & Erma (Todaro). Prioletti. She was employed by Maxium and worked in the home health care field. She is survived by her husband, Kevan D. Rudy...
M. Jean Mcclintock
Sep 24, 2006
M. Jean McClintock, age 76 of Massillon, died Sunday evening at Shady Lawn Nursing Home in Dalton, OH. She was born on November 19, 1929 in Harrisville, WV and was the daughter of the late Everett & Leone (Lang) Byrd. She was an area resident for most of her life. She had been employed as the head cook with...
Stacie Rae' Cross
Sep 24, 2006
Stacie Rae’ Cross age 26 of Massillon went home to be in the arms of the Lord on Sunday, September 24, 2006. Her parents, sister and friends surrounded Stacie as she made the journey. Stacie fought a courageous battle for over a year against ovarian cancer. Stacie graduated in 1998 from Fairless High School. She graduated from Emergency Medical...
Robert W. Hibbitts
Sep 23, 2006
Robert W. Hibbitts, age 61 died Saturday, September 23, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert & Margaret “Marie” Hibbitts and his nephew Jason K. Byers. He is survived by his loving wife, Donna Hibbitts of Canton, son Steve (Terri) Hibbitts of New York, daughters, Lynn (Chris) Longwell of Canton and Karen Hibbitts of Canton, grandchildren,...
Mildred Casey
Sep 22, 2006
Mildred L. Casey, age 80, of Walnut Creek, formally of Massillon, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2006 at Aultman Hospital. She was born in Clark Twp., Holmes Co., on November 6, 1925 to the late Russell and Maude Patterson. She was a lifetime resident and a member of First United Methodist Church. Mildred worked at Young's IGA. She...
Henrietta Endinger
Sep 21, 2006
Henrietta Endinger, age 95 of Massillon, died Thursday, September 21, 2006 at the home of her daughter, Jackie Senften, where she resided for the past 5 years. She was born on May 11, 1911 in Massillon and was the daughter of the late Chester and Florence Weldon. She was a lifelong area resident. She was a homemaker. She was...
Esther F. Haas
Sep 21, 2006
Esther f. Haas age 93 of Massillon passed away peacefully Thursday September 21, 2006 at the Laurels of Massillon after an extended illness. A lifetime Massillon resident, she was born March 23, 1913, the daughter of Nicholas and Margaret Linckenhely. Esther was the first woman to hold an elective office in Northeast Ohio, serving Massillon as City Treasurer from...
Irene Jogerst
Sep 20, 2006
Irene C. Jogerst age 91 of Navarre passed away Wednesday September 20, 2006. Irene was born April 7, 1915 in Navarre to the late Charles & Lena Cincinnat. She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph J. Jogerst (1977), two daughters, Betty Jane Warstler (1989) & Patricia Archinal (2002) and five sisters and brothers: Lucille Kerschenske, Vincent, Faye,...
Kyle Rastetter
Sep 19, 2006
Kyle Andrew Rastetter, infant son of Kevin and Deanna Rastetter passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2006. He was preceded in death by sibling ‘Little Baby’ in 2004. Along with his parents, he is survived by his sister; Alyssa Rastetter and many other family members. Funeral service will be held on Monday at 1:00 p.m. at the Paquelet Funeral...
Marlin G. Robinson
Sep 19, 2006
Marlin G. Robinson, age 70 of Massillon, passed Tuesday morning at Rose Lane Health Care Center following an extended illness. Marlin was born on May 3, 1936 in Massillon to the late Chester and Zelda (LaChat) Robinson. He retired from the Massillon State Hospital in 1997 following 30 years of service as an Electrician. Marlin was a member of...
John H. Lantzer, Jr.
Sep 18, 2006
John H. Lantzer, Jr, age 63 of Massillon, died Monday afternoon at his residence. He was born on March 4, 1943 in Massillon and was the son of the late John H. & Mary Alice (Barnett) Lantzer. He was a lifelong area resident. John had been employed as a welder at the former Republic Steel. He is survived by...
Peggy L. Combs
Sep 18, 2006
Peggy L. Combs, age 52 of Massillon, died Monday morning following a brief illness. She was born on November 16, 1953 in Orrville, Ohio and was the daughter of Patricia (Clennan) Gonter and the late John Gonter. Peggy was employed at R.G. Drage Vocational School in the cafeteria and also worked at Mazzocca’s Greenhouse. She was a member of...
Clarence J. Burney
Sep 15, 2006
Clarence Burney, age 62 of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord Friday, September 15, 2006, after an extended illness. He was born in Wheeling, WV on November 12, 1943 and moved to Massillon in 1971. He had been employed at one time with Cutler Real Estate. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church of Massillon where...
Richard D. 'Rick' Albrecht
Sep 14, 2006
Richard Dean Rick Albrecht, age 58 of Massillon, passed away Thursday morning, Sept. 14, 2006, surrounded by his family, at the Mercy Medical Center following a brief illness. Rick was born on July 25, 1948 in Canton to Gust John and Vivian Eileen (Hall) Albrecht. Rick was a third baseman/catcher on the 1964 Perry High School baseball team (17-3)...
Hazel Dottavio
Sep 13, 2006
Hazel Dottavio, age 88, of Navarre passed away Wednesday evening at Altercare of Navarre. She was born in Navarre on January 20, 1918 to the late Rose (Miday) & Clarence Wilson. After school Hazel married the love of her life; her husband, John Dottavio. Hazel took a great deal of joy & pride in raising her children. She loved...
Janet Jan D. Mccallister
Sep 11, 2006
Janet “Jan” D. McCallister, age 50 of Massillon, passed away Monday evening at her residence following an extended illness. Jan was born on December 30, 1955 in Massillon to the late Charles and Mary Moore. She attended Washington High School and received her GED. Jan was a member of the Janet McCallister Massillon Ladies Pool League for 21 years...
Clyde S. Sam Johnson
Sep 11, 2006
Clyde S. “Sam” Johnson, age 78 of Massillon, died Monday, September 11, 2006 at the Hanover House, He was born on November 23, 1927 in Gnadenhutten, OH and was one of 5 children to the late Victor & Alta (Kail) Johnson. He was a Massillon resident for most of his life. He retired from Republic Steel. Sam had also...
