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Mary K. Brahm
Jul 12, 2013
Mary Kathleen Brahm, age 72, died Friday, July 12, 2013 at Affinity Medical Center after a sudden illness. She was born June 11, 1941, the daughter of the late Leo and Margaret (McCarthy) Eberhardt. She had worked as a bookkeeper at State Bank, Shaffer Motors, and the Garden Chalet all of Massillon. She was a member of...
Ethan E. Eschman
Jul 11, 2013
Ethan Edward Eschman,, infant son of Edward and Sarah Eschman, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at Aultman Hospital. He was born on May 29, 2013 in Canton, Ohio. In addition to his parents, he is survived by paternal grandparents Edward L. and Peggy Eschman of Dalton, maternal grandparents Larry and Helen Meszaros of Dalton,...
Christopher L. Bristow
Jun 28, 2013
Christopher L. Bristow age 30 of Perry Twp., passed away on June 25, 2013. He loved spending time with his family and friends and is survived by his mother Roxann (Kegley) Culberson of Massillon and father Timothy Bristow of Massillon, grandparents Carl and Roseann Kegley and Lester and Jeanette Bristow, daughter Selena Ady of Canton, brothers Joel...
Mary Jane Mayfield
Jun 27, 2013
Mary Jane Mayfield, age 70 of Perry Twp., passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2013. She retired from Altercare of Canton and had been a STNA for over 30 years. Mary Jane is survived by her sons Bryan Mayfield of Massillon and James (Salli) Mayfield of North Lawrence, daughter Christina (Tim) Swisher of Massillon, brothers Michael 'Butch'...
Lester A Conner
Jun 26, 2013
Lester A. Conner, 95 of Jackson Twp. passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2013. He was born November 18, 1917 in McVeytown, PA the son of the late Charles and Edna (Mertz) Conner. He enlisted in the Civilian Conservation Corps. Lester was a Army WWII veteran serving in the African Theater. He founded Alcon Tool Company in Akron...
Demming O Henthorne
Jun 19, 2013
Demming O 'Pickel' Henthorne Jr., age 69 of North Lawrence, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2013. He was born August 8 1943 in Pipecreek, Ohio son of the late Demming and Leola (McVay) Henthorne. He had worked for Buckeye Security and loved the Cleveland Browns. He is survived by his wife of 47 years Lana Henthorne,...
Gary Lee Canole
Jun 18, 2013
Gary L. Canole, age 78 of Massillon, died Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born November 10, 1934 in Saginaw, MI, the son of the late Robert e and Oda (Lighthousinger) Canole. He was a Navy Veteran serving during the Korean War. Gary retired from GM. Gary is survived by his wife, Ann...
Helen L. Wheele
Jun 12, 2013
Helen Lucille Wheele, age 92 of Massillon, died Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at Laurels Of Massillon. She was born June 7, 1921 in Massillon, the daughter of the late Peter and Stella (Nist) Burger. Helen was a life long member of St. Mary Catholic Church, and the Rosary Alter Society. Helen is survived by son, Robert (Carol)...
Wayne D. Simon
Jun 11, 2013
Wayne Donald Simon, age 66 of Massillon, died Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at Affinity Medical Center. He was born March 9, 1947 in Minerva, the son of the late Frank and Hazel Simon. Wayne retired from Quality Castings in Orrville. Wayne is survived by his children, Linda Hoschar of Mechanicstown, Denise Webb (John Watkins) of Massillon, Keith...
John Nedelk
Jun 3, 2013
John Nedelk, age 81 of Jackson Twp., died Monday, June 3, 2013. He was born December 22, 1931 in Troy, New York, the son of the late Joseph and Irene (Daniels) Nedelk. John was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force during the Korean War where he was a flight engineer in the search and...
Janet L. Shelton
May 31, 2013
Janet Leigh Shelton, age 44 of Green, went home to live with her Lord on Friday, May 31, 2013. She was born May 1, 1969 in Orrville, Ohio and was a graduate of Dalton High School. She received her BSN in nursing at Kent State University and was a RN and nurse clinician at Akron General Medical...
Jane G. Curtis
May 31, 2013
Jane G. Curtis, age 82 of Jackson Twp., passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at Alter Care of Nobles Pond. She was born in Massillon on June 15, 1930 and was the daughter of the late Henry and Gertrude (Kerrigan) Snyder. Jane volunteered at Timken Mercy Medical Center and retired from there as an LPN. She...
Elizabeth A. Collier
May 30, 2013
Elizabeth 'Babe' Ann Collier, age 82, of Massillon went to heaven on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Amherst Meadows Nursing Home. She was born in Beaver Falls, PA on August 10, 1930, the daughter of the late Fred W. and Vera May (Miller) Burau Sr. Babe was a member of Central Presbyterian Church for over 50 years...
Jack R. Gray
May 26, 2013
Jack Richard Gray, age 89 passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2013. He was born in Marietta, Ohio, son of the late Merton Amzi and Crystal Irene Gray of Massillon. He married Pearl Kathleen Dorffer of Massillon at Hax Memorial Chapel in St. Paul's Lutheran Church on June 18, 1950. They have been members of Faith Lutheran...
Thomas C. Baxter
May 26, 2013
Thomas C. Baxter, age 52 of Akron, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2013. He was born in Canton, Aug. 22, 1960. He was a graduate of Jackson High School and the University of Akron where he earned his computer science degree and a BS degree. He was manager of operations for Ohio Clips LLC (a Great...
Daniel D. Hanley
May 22, 2013
Daniel D. Hanley, was born December 6, 1928 in Beaver Falls, PA son of the late Thomas C. and Dorothy (Struble) Hanley, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at The Laurels of Massillon. Dan grew up in Massillon and graduated from Massillon Washington High School in 1947. He was also a member of a band called The...
Timothy W. Wolski
May 14, 2013
Timothy Wayne Wolski, age 63 of Massillon, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Aultman Hospital. He was born June 19, 1949 in Canton, the son of the late Raymond and Katherine (Eckroate) Wolski. Tim retired from the Hoover Company after 35 years of service. He was a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church. He enjoyed spending time...
Patricia Ann Chalfant
May 12, 2013
Patricia Ann Chalfant, age 76, died Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. She was born May 15, 1936 in Massillon, the daughter of the late Clarence and Arlene (Krisher) Wenzel. Patricia is survived by her loving husband, Thomas Chalfant; sons, Timothy Chalfant, Brian Chalfant, Matthew (Theresa) Chalfant; granddaughter Sydney Chalfant, brother, Richard (Esther) Wenzel...
Paul H. Lucchesi
May 9, 2013
Paul H. Lucchesi, age 84, of Massillon died Thursday, May 9, 2013 at Affinity Medical Center. He was born June 19, 1928, in Bellaire, Ohio the son of the late Paul D. and Hilda C. (Reinhart) Lucchesi. Paul retired from B & W where he was a production scheduler. He had worked with Ecko Products, Iron City...
Mardell M. Maser
May 1, 2013
Mardell Margaret Maser, age 85 of Jackson Twp, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. She was born November 2, 1927 in Massillon, the daughter of the late Ivan and Catherine (Walters) Getz. She was a RN for Mercy Medical Center, Aultman Hospital, House of Loretto and Canton Drop Forge, serving over 20 years....
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