Ruth Della Rhodes
Aug 25, 2006
Ruth Della Rhodes, age 32 of Canton, died Saturday evening at Affinity Massillon Campus. She was born on July 15, 1974 in Massillon and was the daughter of Forest and Glenda McCune. She was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1993 graduate of Washington High School and worked at Spilios Candy Store. She is survived by her husband,...
James R. Herman
Aug 25, 2006
James R. “Grandpa” Herman, age 71 of Massillon, died Friday, August 25, 2006 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born on June 16, 1935 in Massillon and was the son of the late Jacob & Clara (Blanche) Herman. He was a lifelong area resident. He retired from the former Ohio Paper Products and was a member of Anchor Baptist...
Ryan C. Hannan
Aug 24, 2006
Ryan C. Hannan, age 30, of Massillon passed away Thursday at the Massillon Community Hospital. Ryan was born May 3, 1976 in Massillon to Kimm and Sandy (Altland) Hannan and has been a life resident of Massillon. He was a 1994 graduate of Washington High School and a graduate of the University of Toledo. He was an Advanced Financial...
Lewis F. Brown 'Brownie'
Aug 24, 2006
Lewis F. Brown “Brownie”, age 92 of North Lawrence, passed away Thursday morning at Shady Lawn Nursing Home following an extended illness. Lewis was born in Fulton, NY on July 3, 1914 to the late Paul A. and Anna Bell (Thomas) Brown. He retired from General Motors in Hudson as a millwright. Lewis is a United States Navy Veteran...
Donald P. Froelich, Sr.
Aug 23, 2006
Donald P. Froelich, Sr., age 81 of Akron, passed away Wednesday at Akron City Hospital following a brief illness. He was born October 20, 1924 in Reedurban, Ohio to the late Marjorie and Raymond Froelich. He served in the army for four years. During his tour he survived the invasion of Normandy serving in the 3rd Armored Division under...
Willie Ruth 'Pop' Pledgure
Aug 22, 2006
Willie Ruth Pop Pledgure, age 57, of Massillon, passed away suddenly Tuesday, August 22, 2006, at the Massillon Campus if Affinity Hospital. She was born on April 8, 1949 in Massillon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin E. Pledgure; parents, Leroy & Ruby Person and a brother, Lewis M. Person. She is survived by her daughter,...
Marvin Pledgure
Aug 18, 2006
Marvin Pledgure, age 61 of Massillon, went home to be with the lord on August 18, 2006. He was born in Massillon on March 9, 1945 to the late William & Lelia Mae (Bell) Pledgure. After school Marvin went to work Republic Steel until he moved to Oregon. Marvin & his partner owned & operated the Queen of Diamond's...
Richard G. 'Rick' Miller
Aug 18, 2006
Richard G. “Rick” Miller age 46 of Massillon, passed away Friday morning at Mercy Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born on November 7, 1959 in Orrville, Ohio to Glenn and Carolyn (Faber) Miller and was a Massillon resident his entire life. Richard was a 1978 Tuslaw High School Graduate and was employed at Sunoco Phoenix for...
Joanne Marie Budd
Aug 16, 2006
Joanne Marie Budd, age 68 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday evening at Massillon Community Hospital. Joanne was born on May 21, 1938 in Pittsburg, PA to the late Lloyd and Henrietta Heaton. Joanne lived in the Massillon area her entire life and was employed by the Frito Lay Co. until her retirement in 1996. Joanne enjoyed spending quality time...
Mattie M. Twiggs
Aug 15, 2006
Mattie M. Twiggs, age 84 of Massillon, went to be with her Lord from her residence on Tuesday morning. Mattie was born on August 12, 1922 in Austin County, Texas to the late John and Mattie J. (Robinson) Dabney and was a Massillon resident for 52 years. She was a member of St. James A.M.E. Zion Church where she...
Frank P. Franchini
Aug 13, 2006
Frank P. Franchini age 75 of Massillon passed away Sunday August 13, 2006 at the Cleveland Clinic. He will be remembered as a man who had great pride and love for his family; felt blessed by so many wonderful friends and for this, he was grateful. Frank was born August 21, 1930 in Massillon to the late Dante &...
Bertha Gilmore
Aug 13, 2006
Bertha D. Gilmore, age 91 of Massillon, died Sunday, August 13, 2006 at Affinity Health Center – Massillon Campus. She was born on October 23, 1914 in Wayne County and was the daughter of the late James & Cora (Arnold) Gilmore. She was a Massillon resident for most of her life. Bertha had been a cook at Shady Hollow...
Elizabeth Diven
Aug 13, 2006
Elizabeth C. “Betty” Diven, age 92 of Massillon, died Sunday morning at Affinity-Massillon Campus. She was born on February 1, 1914 in Follansbee, WV and was the daughter of the late David & Beatrice (Davies) Jones. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Diven and 4 brothers and 1 sister. A graveside service will take place at...
Thelma E. Cassler
Aug 10, 2006
Thelma E. Cassler, age 93 of Massillon, passed away Thursday August 10, 2006 at the Windsor Medical Center. Thelma was born November 25, 1912 to the late Edward and Lena (Rich) Biery. She retired from Doctor's Hospital and was a member of the Richville United Church of Christ. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...
Donald T. Klever Sr.
Aug 10, 2006
Donald T. Klever Sr. age 78 of Massillon passed away August 10, 2006 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born October 5, 1927 in North Lawrence to the late Herbert & Mary (Jones) Klever and lived most of his life in Massillon. During WW II he enlisted in the Merchant Marines at the age of 15...
Ray E. Toby Warne
Aug 10, 2006
Ray E. 'Toby' Warne, age 74 of Massillon, passed away on Thursday following a lengthy illness at his residence. He was born on July 7, 1932 in Cambridge to the late Walter and Arletta Warne. Toby had retired from Holderbaum’s Plumbing in 1990. He and his wife attended Sixteen St. John's Church in Massillon. Toby was an avid Harley...
Theodore 'Ted' Montini
Aug 9, 2006
Theodore T. Montini age 83 of Massillon passed away August 9, 2006 at the Massillon Community Hospital. Ted was born July 6, 1923 in Massillon to the late Thomas & Sarah (Dottavio) Montini. He was a 1942 graduate of Washington High School. During WW II, he served in the Army and service in Africa & Europe and received a...
Rosemary Grant
Aug 9, 2006
Rosemary Grant passed peacefully at her home from this life to be with her heavenly father on Wednesday, August 9, 2006. She was born on April 28, 1931, the daughter of William and Frances Lichtmas. She lived all of her life in Massillon, Ohio. She is survived by her son, Bruce Grant and granddaughter, Sarah Grant of Nashville, TN;...
Timothy Giltz
Aug 6, 2006
Timothy Giltz, age 40 of Massillon, passed away Sunday afternoon. He was born in Massillon on October 2, 1965 to Clyde & Dianne (Shaffer) Giltz. Tim graduated from Washington High School in 1984. In 1993 Tim married his high school sweetheart Jodi (Rainsburg) Giltz. Tim worked for Heinz foods for 13 years as a safety & training coordinator, He...
James Elder
Aug 1, 2006
James Elder, age 62, of Massillon passed away Tuesday. He was born on September 6, 1943 in Athens, Georgia to the late Buddy and Jimmie Lou (McRay) Edwards. After graduating from WHS, he entered the service with his brother, Carlton Elder. James returned from the service and began working for Republic Steel where he retired after 30+ years. James...
