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Timothy P. Gephrey
Jan 20, 2013
Timothy Paul Gepfrey, age 61, died Sunday, January 20, 2013 at his residence in Perry Township after a brief battle with cancer. He was born January 23, 1951 in Massillon, the son of the late William Paul and Eleanor Marie (Smith) Gepfrey. Tim served in the Air Force for 10 years. He was a prep cook at...
Lora Marjorie Dillon-Bentz
Jan 19, 2013
Lora Marjorie Dillon-Bentz, 82 of Belmont, Ohio passed away January 8, 2013 at Meadow Wind Health Care Center. She was born January 18, 1930 in Dunganon, Ohio the daughter of the late Harvey and Clara (Wrestler) Frantz. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Victory Baptist Chapel, 67100 Willow Grove Rd, St. Clairsville,...
Betty J. Hassman
Jan 17, 2013
Betty J. (Gantz) Hassman, age 71 of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2013 in her home surrounded by her family and friends. She was born November 14, 1941 in Alliance, Ohio daughter of the late Clyde and Bertha (Bender) Gantz. Betty was office manager for 35 years for Dr. Paquelet and Dr. Hart and was...
Helen A. Gresser
Jan 17, 2013
Helen A.(Hardison) Gresser, age 90 formerly of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2013 in Naples, Florida. She was born January 12, 1923 in West Franklin, Maine. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and Rosary Altar Confraternity. She was a charter member of Columbian Ladies Guild at the K of C and a...
Steven L. Brownewell
Jan 16, 2013
Steven L. Brownewell, age 58 of Lake Cable, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Aultman Hospital. He was born October 10, 1954, the son of Shirley J. (Darling) and the late Donald A. Brownewell. Steve was a retired engineer for the Division of Safety and Hygiene, Bureau of Workers Compensation after 27 years of service....
Sylvia Rohr
Jan 14, 2013
Sylvia Rohr, age 81., passed away on Monday, January 14, 2013 following a brief illness. She was born on August 23, 1931 in Evansville, Indiana and had lived in Jackson Twp. most of her life. She had belonged to Brookside Country Club where she played tennis and golf. She enjoyed aerobics and playing bridge. Sylvia is survived...
Wilma M. Simon
Jan 14, 2013
Wilma M. Simon age 76, passed away on January 4, 2013 at Affinity Medical Center. Wilma was born May 10, 1936 in Canton the daughter of the late Frank and Hazel (Moorman) Simon. She is survived by daughter, Betty Simon and Mary Simon, brother, Jerry Simon, sister, Sandra King, great-niece Pam Werner. A memorial service will be...
Dorothy L. Reigle
Jan 12, 2013
Dorothy L. Reigle age 94 of Perry Twp. passed away on January 12, 2013. She was born on January 5, 1919 in Germano, OH to the late Homer and Ethel (Hoobler) Conley. She is survived by her son, Neale (Belinda) Reigle of Perry Twp. There will be no services. Heitger Funeral Home and Cremation Service-Jackson Chapel 330-830-0148...
Betty J. Lebo
Jan 10, 2013
Betty Jean (Goodrich) Lebo age 87 of Jackson Twp., passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2013. She was born April 1, 1925 in Akron, Ohio daughter of the late James and Edna (White) Goodrich. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Donald W. Lebo, sons Donald W. Lebo Jr. and Dennis G. Lebo all of...
John M. Hoffman
Jan 9, 2013
John M. Hoffman, age 58, of Shreve and formerly of Massillon and Ida Michigan, passed away on Jan 6, 2013 following a brief illness. He was a truck driver for USF Holland for over 25 years. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Massillon as well as a long time member of Massillon Moose Lodge...
Herbert J. Wetzel
Dec 28, 2012
Herbert J. Wetzel, age 86 of Massillon, passed away on December 22, 2012 following a lengthly illness. He was born in Massillon on March 17, 1926 son of the late Howard J. and Emma C. (Kuntz) Wetzel. Herbert served his country during WWII and was a veteran of the Army. He retired in 1998 after 52 years...
Ora Spicer
Dec 25, 2012
Ora I. Spicer, age 96, formerly of Massillon died Tuesday, December 25, 2012. She was born March 8, 1916, in Pennsboro, WV, the daughter of the late William A. and Birdie (Lamp) Stull. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Leonard C. Spicer who died in 2003, nine sisters, seven brothers and daughter, June Nichol....
Elizabeth M. Dietz
Dec 13, 2012
Elizabeth M. Dietz (nee Swartz), 94, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at Rose Lane Health Care Center after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Elizabeth was born in Canton on May 29, 1918, the daughter of the late Daniel and Magdalena (Honnigman) Swartz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Martha E. Seifert
Dec 13, 2012
Martha Elizabeth. Seifert, age 87, of Massillon., passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born February 25, 1925, in North Lawrence and was the daughter of the late Frederick and Florence (Boron) Konen. Martha was a graduate of Villa Maria Academy in Pennsylvaia where she served as class...
Hector St. Croix Jr
Dec 9, 2012
Hector St. Croix, Jr. age 77 of Plain Twp. died December 9, 2012 in Canton. He was born on July 18, 1935 in Massillon, the son of the late Hector Sr. and Phoebe (Carter) St. Croix. He was previously involved with The Workshops, Inc. He enjoyed music from the 50's and 60's era and Irish Ballads. Funeral...
Anna Osadciv
Dec 7, 2012
Ann Osadciv, age 84, of Massillon, died Friday, December 7, 2012 at Country Lawn Center. She was born November 3, 1928, in Yugoslavia, the daughter of the late Mathew and Katarina Maric. She was a seamstress for Basic Items and Bloomfields. Ann was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, a volunteer at Rose Lane nursing home...
Ronald E. Eberhardt
Dec 6, 2012
Ronald E. Eberhardt, age 75, of Massillon passed away December 3, 2012 at Akron General Hospital after a sudden illness. He was born January 5, 1937 in Massillon, the son of the late Clyde A. and Alfaretta (Kurtz) Eberhardt. He retired from Twin City Hospital where he was an accountant. He was still active as the financial...
Richard 'Dick' Weber
Dec 4, 2012
Richard "Dick" Weber, age 73, of Canton, died Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at home, was born May 8, 1939, in Massillon. Dick was an Army Veteran serving in Vietnam. He retired from Republic Steel. He enjoyed catching up with friends and family at local restaurants. Dick is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Lyn and Mark Arquilla...
Gerald W. Hartmann
Dec 3, 2012
Gerald W. Hartmann Sr. of Massillon, age 77, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2012 following a brief illness surrounded by his family. He was born March 16, 1935, the son of late Rudolph and Gertrude (Weisler) Hartmann. He was a self employed carpenter and was a member of Eagles # 190 and Massillon Moose #481. He...
Helen L. Logan
Dec 2, 2012
Helen Louise Logan, age 80, died Sunday, December 2, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center after an illness. She was born August 30, 1932 in Smithville, WV. She was the daughter of the late Pearl Deem. Helen retired from Central States Can in 1996. She volunteered at Massillon Senior Center, and was a member of Central State Can...
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