Paul Ryan Guttman
Apr 30, 2006
Paul Ryan Guttman died April 30, 2006 at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born and raised in Akron, Ohio and moved to Massillon in 1996. He attended Kent State University in 1969, majoring in LSD and euchre, where he had quite a reputation as a student activist. After years of struggle, 23 years ago he became a grateful member...
Orland Carl Murphy
Apr 30, 2006
Orland Carl Murphy, age 69 of Richville. Ohio joined his Maker on April 30, 2006 at Mercy Medical Center. His death followed a period of declining health. He was born on May 13, 1936 in Bryn Mawr, PA and was the son of the late William & Winford (Milam) Murphy. He retired from the former Central States Can. He...
Marilyn Jean Simon
Apr 30, 2006
Marilyn Jean Simon age 81 of Massillon passed away Monday at the Massillon Community Hospital. Marilyn was born February 25, 1925 in Massillon to the late William H. & Blanche (Waggoner) Hose. She has been a life resident of Massillon and was active in Grace United Church of Christ. Marilyn had worked at Perry Rubber in the lab. Marilyn...
Dorothy J. Lega
Apr 30, 2006
Dorothy J. Lega age 72 of Massillon passed away Sunday. She was born October 6, 1933 in Wheeling, WV to the late William & Hazel (Mattern) Williams. She lived most of her life in Massillon. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and taught CCD there for 19 years; in addition she had worked at Emerson School...
Ernest Gene Rosser 'Ernie'
Apr 29, 2006
Ernest Gene Rosser “Ernie”, age 75 of Massillon, passed away Saturday evening at Massillon Community Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born on March 4, 1931 in Albany, OH to the late Ernest and Phyllis (Bethel) Rosser and lived in the Akron Canton areas for the past 50 years. Gene retired from Goodyear Aerospace in 1988 following 35...
Robert J. Zifer
Apr 27, 2006
Robert 'Bob' J. Zifer, age 60, of Massillon passed away April 27, 2006 at his residence. Bob was born in Dover on December 27, 1945 to Michael J. & Margaret (Geyer) Zifer. He graduated from Dover High School in 1965. After school he began working for Warner Swasey in Dover. Bob married the love of his life Polly Nolan...
Carol K. Jurkovich
Apr 26, 2006
Carol K. Jurkovich age 64 of Canal Fulton died Wednesday as the result of an accident at her residence. Carol was born August 3, 1941 in Massillon to the late Steve & Margaret (Simon) Jurkovich. Carol retired from Smith & Nephew in 1995 after 37 years of service. She was co-owner of the former Carol K's Restaurant in Massillon....
Robinetta 'Bobbie' Depuy
Apr 26, 2006
Robinetta 'Bobbie' Smith Depuy age 95 of Massillon passed away Wednesday April 26, 2006 at Meadow Wind Health Care Center. Robinetta was born November 26, 1910 in Coshocton, OH, the eldest of seven children born to the late William S. & Minnie (Overholt) Smith. She graduated from Springfield (Ohio) High School in 1929 and for eighteen years was office...
Judith 'Judy' Smith
Apr 24, 2006
Judith Judy Smith, age 65 of Massillon, passed away Monday morning in her home. She was born in Belington, West Virginia to the late Edward & Lulu (Everson) Goss on May 26, 1940. Judy graduated from WHS with the class of 1959. After high school she met & married the love of her life, Oval Smith. Judy had 3...
Alta L. 'Babe' Csonka
Apr 23, 2006
Alta L. ‘Babe’ Csonka age 71 of Massillon passed away April 23, 2006 at the Mercy Medical Center. Babe was born May 24, 1934 in Navarre to the late Robert & Sylvia (Peach) Sterner and attended Navarre Schools. She retired from Weststark Family Counseling as a healthcare aid. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph W. Csonka,...
Richard C. 'Dick' Backus
Apr 22, 2006
Richard C. “Dick” Backus, age 74 of Massillon, died Saturday afternoon, April 22, 2005 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born on May 4, 1931 in Canton, Ohio and was the son of the late Arnold and Lillian (Colvin) Backus. Upon graduation from high school, Dick enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country for 9 years. He...
Annabelle Vaughn
Apr 20, 2006
Annabelle Vaughn, age 82 of Massillon, passed away on Thursday at the Hanover House nursing home. She was born in Massillon on April 27, 1923 to the late Ira and Wilhelmina Maurer. Annabelle lived in the Massillon area most of her life. She was a member of the Massillon Baptist Temple. Along with her parents she was preceded in...
Aaron L. 'Junior' Lomady
Apr 19, 2006
Aaron L. Lomady Jr. age 74 of Massillon passed away at his residence Wednesday April 19, 2006. Junior was born July 20, 1931 in Dover to the late Aaron & Francis ‘Dolly’ (Schwartz) Lomady Sr. He was raised in Massillon and was a 1949 graduate of Washington High School. Aaron served in the US Navy Reserves. He owned and...
Jean M. Bentz
Apr 17, 2006
Jean M. Bentz age 68 of Massillon passed away Monday April 17, 2006 at her residence following a long illness. She was born August 5, 1937 in Massillon to the late Donald & Marguerite (Pryne) Stauffer. She was a life resident of Massillon and a member of the Brewster Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded...
James L. Myers
Apr 15, 2006
James L. Myers age 46 of Massillon passed away April 15, 2006 at the Cleveland Clinic following lengthy illness. He was born March 26, 1960 in Wheeling, WV to the late Robert & Marge Myers. He was a graduate of Canton City Schools and was employed at Kreation Kraft in Canton. He was preceded in death by a brother...
Wilma Dice
Apr 13, 2006
Wilma G. Dice, age 94 of Canton, formerly of Massillon, died Thursday morning at the Canton Christian Home. She was born on October 8, 1911 and was the daughter of the late Elijah & Minnie (Kocher) Smith. She was a lifelong area resident. She had been employed as a secretary with the Canton Construction Council and was a member...
Rev. Jay J. Felix
Apr 13, 2006
Rev. Jay J. Felix, age 85 of North Lawrence, passed away Thursday afternoon at Altercare of Navarre. He was born on August 15, 1920 in Orrville, Ohio to the late Peter and Emma (Rehm) Felix. He retired from Republic Steel following 30 years of service as an accountant and later retired from Poe United Methodist Church and Lafayette United...
Tmothy Dean Thornberry
Apr 13, 2006
Timothy Dean Thornberry, age 53 of Massillon, died Thursday, April 13, 2006 of an extended illness at Massillon Community Hospital. He was born on August 8, 1952 in Massillon and was the son of Gene and Harriette (Isbell) Thornberry. He was a lifelong area resident. Tim graduated from Tuslaw High School in 1971. Tim had worked as a motor...
Patti Webster
Apr 13, 2006
Patti J. Webster, age 71 of Massillon, died Thursday, April 13, 2006 at Aultman Hospital. She was born on June 4, 1934 in Massillon, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Chester & Laureen (Hofstetler) Bolender. She was a 1952 graduate of Washington High School and had been employed at both First National Bank and Republic Steel. She...
Mary Georgiana
Apr 12, 2006
Mary Georgiana age 87 of Massillon passed away Wednesday April 12, 2006 at Rose Lane Health Center. Mary was born September 2, 1918 in Martins Ferry, OH to the late Angelo & Elizabeth Campisi. She lived in the Canton Massillon area most of her life. She had been employed at the former O'Neils and the former Venice Restaurant in...
