Robert Wertz
Nov 2, 2005
Robert R. Wertz, age 79 of Massillon died Wednesday morning at his residence. He was born on March 1, 1926 in Dalton, Ohio and was the son of the late John & Opal (Eby) Wertz. He was a lifelong area resident. He was an avid golfer, hunter & fisherman. He retired as the foreman of the sewing room at...
Michael Jay Streeter
Nov 2, 2005
Michael Jay Streeter age 46 of Canton passed away Wednesday November 2, 2005 at Cleveland Clinic. Michael was born December 12, 1958 in Massillon to John W. & Kathryn (Schwagler) Streeter. He was a 27 year employee of K Mart on Atlantic Blvd. in Canton and worked in the Home Electronic Department. He was recognized and placed in the...
M. David Snyder
Nov 2, 2005
M. David Snyder age 56 of Massillon passed away Wednesday November 2, 2005 at AlterCare of Nobles Pond. Dave was born February 2, 1949 in Canton to the late Merle D. & Chrystal (Baughman) Snyder. He was a 1968 graduate of Lincoln High School. He enjoyed fishing, watching sports, spending time with family & friends. In addition to his...
Viola Todd
Nov 1, 2005
Viola M. (Braschear) Todd, age 91 of Massillon, died Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at Brewster Parke. She was born on February 25, 1914 in Dillonvale, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Clyde & Minnie (Van Horn) Stewart. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley E. Todd, Sr., her son Stanley E. Todd, Jr., her daughter...
Clarence (Blue) Schmidt
Nov 1, 2005
Clarence A. (Blue) Schmidt, age 82 of Massillon, died Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at Massillon Community Hospital. He was born on January 7, 1923 in Massillon and was the son of the late Robert J. & Lena (Williams) Schmidt. He was the 6th of 7 siblings. He was a 1942 graduate of Washington High School and enlisted in the...
Bessie Shonk
Oct 31, 2005
Bessie Marciel Shonk, age 88 of Massillon, passed away Monday, October 31, 2005 at the Hospitality House in Massillon following a brief illness. She was born on February 8, 1917 in Sebring, Ohio and was the daughter of the late George & Angie (Linn) Shonk. One of 18 children, she was preceded in death by Grace, Mabel, Dora, Virgil,...
Harold Ted Homman
Oct 31, 2005
Harold (Ted) T. Homman, age 87, of Massillon passed away Monday morning. He was born in Zanesville on May 1, 1918 to the late Ira & Maude Homman. Ted graduated from Zanesville High School in 1937. After school Ted married Elvira (Nell) (Kieffer) Homman with whom he shared 50 yrs. of marriage. He was then drafted into the Army...
Ann J. Sowers
Oct 29, 2005
Ann J. Sowers age 78 of Massillon passed away Saturday evening at Rose Lane Health Care Center. Ann was born April 23, 1927 in Centerburg, OH to the late Archie & Dorsie (Hayes) Fox. Ann and her late husband Walter moved to Massillon in 1957. In addition to her husband a daughter Judy Baker, son Marvin Rice, sister Eva...
Sally L. Frank
Oct 28, 2005
Sally L. Frank age 72 of Navarre passed away October 28, 2005 at AlterCare in Navarre. She was born in Navarre February 18, 1933 to the late John & Rose (Loudiana) Frank. Sally was a 1951 graduate of Navarre High School. Following school she began a career with John Hancock Insurance that lasted 38 years. She retired as supervisor...
Veronica D. Keller
Oct 27, 2005
Veronica D. Keller age 62 of Richmond, CA passed away October 27, 2005. Veronica was born September 29, 1943 in Massillon to the late Albert & Lucille Keller. She graduated from Washington High School and had worked at Perry Rubber, The Timken Company and the Massillon State Hospital. She moved to California in 1979. Dianne leaves to cherish her...
Dylan James Taylor
Oct 26, 2005
Dylan James Taylor, passed away Wednesday evening at Aultman Hospital following birth. He was born to James I Taylor and Krista L. Harp. Dylan is survived by paternal grandparents: James and Laura Taylor, Jr, of Canton and maternal grandparents Kevin Oberlin and Kim Harp of Canton. Funeral services will be held Monday at 4:00 PM at the Paquelet Funeral...
Virgil Diana
Oct 22, 2005
Virgil V. Diana, age 85 of Massillon, died Saturday, October 22, 2005 at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born on October 30, 1919 in Canton, Ohio and was the son of the late Anthony & Lenore (Pearson) Diana. He was the co-owner A.J. Diana & Sons, Inc. He was a veteran of World War II, serving...
Pearl Robinson
Oct 22, 2005
Pearl M. Robinson, age 97of Massillon, passed away Saturday evening at the Laurels of Massillon. She was born on September 14, 1908 in Bradford, PA to the late Clarence and Edna Bolles. Pearl obtained her teaching degree from Westminster College and taught at Longfellow Middle School for many years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in...
Lucille M. Ress
Oct 20, 2005
Lucille M. Ress age 85 of Jackson Twp. passed away October 20, 2005 after a long battle with Alzheimers. Lucy was the owner of Lucille's Beauty and Dress Salon in East Akron for over 45 years. She belonged to Akron Quota Club working for the hearing impaired. She was very proud of being an officer in the local club...
Clemence A. Miller
Oct 20, 2005
Clemence A. Miller age 85 of Navarre passed away October 20, 2005 at his residence. He was born October 7, 1920 in Yorkville, IN to the late Jacob & Mary (Nordmeyer) Miller and moved to the Navarre area about the age of 5. During World War II he served in the Merchant Marine in the Atlantic. Following his service...
Angeline D. Lorch
Oct 19, 2005
Angeline D. Lorch, age 94 of Massillon, passed away after a brief illness Wednesday morning at the Rose Lane Health Care Center. She was born in Newcomerstown, Ohio to the late John & Louise (Floriancic) Anslover. Angeline married John T. Lorch on June 24, 1933. She took great pride & joy in raising her family. Angeline loved dancing, working...
Peter Sekulich
Oct 18, 2005
Peter “Pete” Sekulich, age 80 of Massillon, died Tuesday morning at the Louis B. Stokes V.A. Hospital in Brecksville, Ohio. He was born on July 10, 1925 in Massillon and was the son of the late Louis & Anna (Smith) Sekulich. He was a lifelong area resident. He retired from the shipping department at the former Ecko Housewares. He...
Charles 'Charlie' Albert Palaski
Oct 18, 2005
Charles Charlie Albert Palaski, age 68 of Massillon, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, October 18, 2005, surrounded by family. He was born on February 5th, 1937 in Massillon, Ohio and was the son of the late Martin and Frances (Mrofka) Palaski. Charlie was a proud member of AA, where he over came his addiction and became...
Hilda E. Romans
Oct 17, 2005
Hilda E. Romans age 80 of Massillon passed away Monday at Aultman Hospital. She was born October 3, 1925 in Leslie, WV to the late Raymond & Ethel (Nutter) Miller. She moved to Massillon in 1969. She was a homemaker and enjoyed having her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren around her. They will always remember sharing her love: of...
James P. Riordan
Oct 17, 2005
James P. Riordan, age 77 of Perry Twp., passed away Monday at Doctors Hospital. He was born on April 29, 1928 in Navarre to the late Timothy and Catherine (Bohm) Riordan. He was raised in Navarre and moved to Perry in the 1950's. Jim served during the Korean Conflict and received an Honorable Discharge from the Army. Jim retired...
