John Kevin Maurer
Nov 4, 2013
John 'Kevin' Maurer, age 56, went home to be with the Lord Monday, November 4, 2013 at his residence in Massillon. He was born November 11, 1956, in Canton the son of John and Margaret (McArdle) Maurer. He was a veteran of the Air Force. Kevin was the beloved head custodian at Church of the Lakes. He...
Betty Ann Decost
Nov 3, 2013
Betty Ann DeCost age 56 of Massillon died November 3, 2013. There will be no services. Heitger Funeral Home-Massillon Chapel 330-833-3248
Linda L. Gabele
Nov 3, 2013
Linda L. Gabele age 74 of Millersburg, OH died on November 3, 2013. She was born in Massillon to the late Vincent F. and Edna (Ripple) Gabele. There will be a graveside service on Fri., November 8, 2013 at 10 AM at St. Barbara's Cemetery, Massillon, OH with Fr. Brian Cline officiating. Heitger Funeral Home-Massillon Chapel 330-833-3248...
Vera M. Getz
Oct 30, 2013
Vera M. Getz, who had lived to nearly 100 died Wednesday, October 30, 2013. She was born April 5, 1914, daughter of the late Richard and Mayme (Graber) Kestner. Vera was a graduate of the class of 1932 Washington High School where she was the first lady class president. She studied piano under the great niece of...
Brucella Jane Meiser
Oct 30, 2013
Brucella Jane Meiser, age 72 of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Anchorage, Alaska and was daughter of the late Eckly and Laverne (Peters) Guerin. She was also preceded in death by her son Paul Meiser who died in 2008. Brucella was an English...
Jeffrey L. Graber
Oct 22, 2013
Jeffrey L. Graber, age 64 of Massillon, died Tuesday, October 22, 2013. He was born October 8, 1949 raised in East Greenville, the son of the late Guy and Ethel Mae (Cooper) Graber. Jeff retired from the United States Postal Service in 2010 after 26 years of service. Jeff is survived by his wife Sharon (Hicks) Graber,...
Patricia L. Wood
Oct 20, 2013
Patricia L. Wood, passed Sunday, October 20, 2013 at age 73 with dementia and breast cancer which she fought with courage and dignity, till the Lord said it was her time. She worked at Santa Paula, CA Hopsital as a nurses aid in OB caring for infants. After becoming disabled she moved back to Massillon to be...
Verla D. Bridenthal
Oct 12, 2013
Verla D. Bridenthal, age 101, died Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Altercare Of Navarre. She was born March 20, 1912, in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of the late John J. and Anna (DeLong) Lutz. Formerly of Greensburg, she had lived in the Massillon area for the past 20 years. She was a member of Greensburg United Methodist...
Irene L. Gray
Oct 10, 2013
Irene L. Gray, age 97 of Massillon, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2013 following a brief illness. She was born May 29, 1916 in Massillon, daughter of the late Leo and Mary (Braun) Heitger. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and was a 1935 graduate of Washington High School. Irene was a devoted...
Linda A. Mcrobie
Oct 10, 2013
Linda A. McRobie age 61, of Massillon passed away October 3, 2013. She was born March 18, 1952 in Canton, the daughter of the late Louis L. and Alice (Parnell) Loker. She was a loving caregiver to her family. Linda is survived by daughter, Angela (Michael) France; grandsons, Brandon and Jacob France; two brothers, Ed and Roy...
Mayfrey A. Greene
Oct 10, 2013
Mayfrey Arie Greene, age 90, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, October 10, 2013 at Altercare Of Navarre following a lengthy illness. She was born September 8, 1923 in Given, WV, the daughter of the late, Nathan and Bertha Ann (Sargent) Casto. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, canning, quilting, camping, caring for her animals, and spending...
Nancy J. Holla
Oct 8, 2013
Nancy Jane Holla, age 72 of Jackson Twp., passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2013. She was born in Massillon on January 12, 1941 and was daughter of the late Andrew and Beulah (Appleby) Rohr. Nancy was an avid bingo player and enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of...
Michael P. Darrah
Oct 7, 2013
Michael P. Darrah, age 70 of Canton passed away on Monday, October 7, 2013. He was President and CEO of the former Buckeye Sports Supply and continued the tradition of supplying every Stark County 5th grader with a rod and reel. He was a 1962 graduate of Central Catholic High School and a member of St. Michael...
Robert W. Maciejewski
Oct 5, 2013
Robert W. Maciejewski, age 75 of Jackson Twp, died Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born September 10, 1938 in Dickson City, the son of the late Wallace and Anna (Weber) Maciejewski. Bob was a veteran serving with the Air Force. He retired from Babcock and Wilcox after 38 years of service. He...
Richard L. Hoagland Sr
Oct 4, 2013
Richard Lee Hoagland Sr., Together again... Seven years after the passing of his wife (Kitty), Richard Lee Hoagland reunited with her following his death on Oct. 4, 2013. Dick was born in Canton, Ohio 79 years ago - on Aug. 17, 1934, when the registration fee for filing his Certificate of Birth was mere half-dollar. Dick proudly...
Marjorie Rohr
Oct 3, 2013
Marjorie 'Margie' Rohr, age 57 of Navarre, died Thursday, October 3, 2013 at Affinity Medical Center following a short illness. She was born December 6, 1955, in Massillon the daughter of the late Bernard and Mary (Blackburn) Houvig. She was a home maker, who loved to garden, cook, and canning. Marjorie is survived by her husband, Fred...
Thomas A Hill
Sep 16, 2013
Thomas A. Hill, age 83 of Massillon, died Monday, September 16, 2013 at Laurels Of Massillon. He was born January 25, 1930, in Massillon, the son of the late Thomas and Laura E. (Herman) Hill. Tom was a 1948 graduate of Washington High School. He retired from the Master Sergeant with the USAF after 20 years of...
Sandra S. Bergman
Sep 7, 2013
Sandra "Sandi" Bergman, age 66 of Jackson Twp., passed away Saturday, September 7, 2013. She was born December 23, 1946 in Moscow, Idaho. She was a co-owner of Sand Run Travel that she operated with her husband for 12 years. Sandi is survived by her husband, Stephen J. Bergman; daughters, Alicia (Mark) Hassman, Amy (Todd) Snyder; father,...
Larry King
Sep 2, 2013
Lawrence "Larry" King, age 68 of Massillon, passed away Monday, September 2, 2013 at his home. He was born November 20, 1944 in Canton, the son of the late Lawrence and Ruth (Paxton) King. He was a retired computer technician operating his own business at King's Electronic Service and also worked for Ventura Wireless. He was Mr....
George A. Lutz
Aug 31, 2013
George A. Lutz 58 of North Lawrence, passed away August 31, 2013. He was born May 24, 1955 in Lake County, Ohio. He is survived by his companion of 17 years, Sherry Palmer; son, Joseph Lutz; and daughter, Brittany Palmer. At this time no services are planned and cremation has taken place.
