obituaries

Sep 23, 2014

Frederick "Fred" Edward Berens passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 after a brave and optimistic battle with a sudden illness.

He was born in Massillon on April 22, 1939 son of the late Frederick "Fritz" and Alice (Haas) Berens.  He attended St. Mary's grade school and was a 1957 graduate of Central Catholic...

Sep 22, 2014

James R. Rubio, age 80, died Monday, September 22, 2014. A life resident of Massillon, he was born August 28, 1934, the son of the late Frank and Helen (Bucci) Rubio. James retired from R. W. Screw and will be remembered as owner of Rubio's Spaghetti Sauce. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He...

Sep 20, 2014

Richard O. "Dick" Eggenschwiler, age 88, of Massillon, died Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Shady Lawn Health Care Community.

He was born in Canton, August 3, 1926, the son of the late Elmer P. and Amelea (Feucht) Eggenschwiler.

Dick was a manager for Lawsons and for Jeannie and Dicks Flowers in Louisville.

Sep 18, 2014

Isabel T. Prieto, age 75, died Thursday, September 18, 2014.

She was born March 31, 1939, the daughter of  the late Moises and Dolores (Cano) Prieto.

Isabel was a 1957 graduate of Lincoln High School and a former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Massillon.  She retired from Ohio Power and was...

Sep 17, 2014

William "Bill" Wade age 87, of Massillon, formerly of Medina, passed away on September 17, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center.

He was born October 31, 1926 in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late William and Daisy (Bennett) Wade.

Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in both WWII and Korean Conflict. ...

Sep 16, 2014

Eugene T. Hodgson, age 81, died Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at Country Lawn Nursing Home. He was born May 17, 1933, in Massillon the son of the late Lloyd and Mabel (Seifert) Hodgson. He was a veteran of the Army. He retired in 1998 from Hamlin Steel and previously had worked at Eaton Corp.

Eugene...

Sep 16, 2014

Lamont "Jay" Callahan, age 58, died Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at Legends Care Center following an extended illness.

He was born June 27, 1956, in Massillon, the son of the late Orrin Lamont and Betty Jane (Webster) Callahan.

Jay retired from Lens Crafters where he was an optician and manager for a number...

Sep 16, 2014

Frank Russell Stangelo, age 93, died Tuesday, September 16, 2014, at Brewster Parke Nursing Home. He was born September 1, 1921, in Elton, OH, the son of the late Dominick and Louisa Ann (Schmidt) Stangelo. Frank retired in 1984 from Republic Steel where he worked for 41 years. He was a life member of VFW and a...

Sep 10, 2014

Jennie Tan Yang, age 54 of Jackson Township, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014.

She was born in Manila, Philippines on September 20, 1959 and had lived here since 1974.

Jennie enjoyed music, dancing, cooking and dancing.

She is survived by her husband Jeffrey O. Yang, Sr., son Dr. Jeffrey...

Sep 5, 2014

Regina Joyce Chaffin, age 69, died Friday, September 5, 2014 at her residence in Canton.

She is survived by son, Ronnie (Vicki) Spencer of the home; daughters, Debbie (Dewayne) Mayle of Massillon and Rhonda Kay (Brian) Lucas of Louisville; 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Services will be held on Friday, September 12, 2014...

Sep 4, 2014

Toxie Inez Nordick (Martin), age 88, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2014 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center.

She was born January 25, 1926, in Asberry, VA the daughter of the late William and Angelina Martin.

She retired from Aultman Hospital where she was a housekeeper for many years.

Toxie is survived...

Aug 30, 2014

Walter W. Kraft, age 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2014 with his family around him.

He was born January 16, 1927, in Massillon the son of the late William and Emma Kraft.

He was a 1946 graduate of Massillon High School and a life long resident.

Walt was...

Aug 17, 2014

Rozalia (Yakimu) Dobko entered eternal rest on August 17, 2014. She was born January 21, 1927 in the Ukraine. Rose, her husband John, and their son Peter came to America in 1951 and added to their family with a daughter, Irene in 1953. Rose worked at Ohio Packaging for over 25 years and was a faithful parishioner...

Aug 15, 2014

Catherine A. Bush, age 83 of Massillon passed away on Friday, August 15, 2014.  She was born in Massillon on August 17, 1930 and was daughter of the late Gust and Bertha (Hoelzer) Mitcheal.  She was retired from Cleaners Hangers.

She is survived by son Michael (Heidi) Bush, daughters Karen (Terry) Pauley, and Rebecca Bush,...

Aug 13, 2014

Larry Dean Nelson, of Massillon age 75, died Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Aultman Hospital following a battle with cancer.

He was born February 11, 1939, Springfield, MO, the son of the late Donald and Evalena (Tuter) Nelson.

He was a veteran of the Army serving in Germany.

Larry retired from...

Aug 13, 2014

Richard L. Allen, age 84 of Massillon, passed away after a brief illness at his home.

He was born May 24, 1930 in Springfield, Mass to the late Charles and Eva (Norris) Allen.

He graduated from Billard Naval Academy in 1949 and attended the University of Vermont.  He retired from the Naval Reserve...

Aug 9, 2014

Donald Wilhelm Jr., 94 of North Canton passed away August 9, 2014 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center.

He was born May 20, 1920 in Kenmore, the son of the late Donald E. and Mabel V. Wilhelm.

He graduated from Coventry High School in 1940.

Donald was an...

Aug 8, 2014

William "Bill" Burger Sr. passed unexpectedly on August 8, 2014.  He loved his family and his Jackson Township family more than words can express.     Bill lived a life dedicated to community and preservation of Jackson Township.

Bill was a Jackson High School graduate of the Class of 1954.   He was elected to the Jackson Hall...

Aug 6, 2014

Darlene Raines went to be with our Lord on August 6th, 2014, surrounded by her loving family.  Darlene fought a courageous fight against her battle with cancer. Darlene loved her family more than her life itself, sharing her passion for life, the arts, gardening, the importance of family, with her children and grandchildren.  Her joy for life...

Aug 5, 2014

Gary "Bevo" L Braun, age 74, of Massillon went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 5, 2014.

He was born in Massillon on August 1, 1940, the son of the late Harold and Joyce (Ginther) Braun.

Gary retired from Union Drawn Division  of Republic Steel after 45 years of service and...