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Monica L. Williams

Monica L. Williams

Dec 1, 2012

Monica Logan Williams, age 88, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2012 peacefully in her sleep.

Barbara J. Wymer

Barbara J. Wymer

Dec 1, 2012

Barbara Jayne Wymer, age 75, died Saturday, December 1, 2012 at her residence in Massillon surrounded by her family. She was born March 30, 1937, in Canton and was the daughter of the late Earl Willis and Mary Marcella (Peoples) Bricker. She was retired from the Institute of Maxiofacial Surgery, offices of Drs. Zetz and Ash. Barbara...

John L. Palmer

John L. Palmer

Nov 29, 2012

John L. Palmer, of Massillon, age 75 died November 29, 2012 at his residence. He was born April 1, 1937 in Uhrichsville, OH son of the late Ernest E. and Mary A. (Simmers) Palmer. He had formerly worked at Meter Boxes and Devices. He is survived by sons, Terry Lee Palmer of Massillon and Chuck (Christine) Palmer...

Helen M. Bergmeyer

Helen M. Bergmeyer

Nov 29, 2012

Helen M. Bergmeyer, age 99 formerly of Canton, died Thursday, November 29, 2012 at The Legends Care Center in Massillon. She was born March 16, 1913 and was daughter of the late Charles E. and Esther F. (Greenwalt) Rohr. She was formerly a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church where she belonged to the Woman's...

John P. Wadian

John P. Wadian

Nov 25, 2012

John P. Wadian, age 92, of Jackson Twp., died Sunday, November 25, 2012. He was born July 23, 1920, in Massillon and was the son of the late George and and Elizabeth (Morariu.) Wadian. He was a veteran of WWII where he served in the Army. John had worked for the Eaton Corporation and enjoyed gardening in...

Rebecca Ann Lepley

Rebecca Ann Lepley

Nov 24, 2012

Rebecca Ann Lepley, age 48 of North Lawrence died peacefully Saturday, November 24, 2012 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born January 26, 1964, in Massillon and was a member of the Tuslaw Band Parents. She had formerly worked for Heinz for 20 years. In addition to her parents she is survived by her...

James L. Fisher

James L. Fisher

Nov 19, 2012

James L. Fisher Jr., 71 of Massillon passed away November 13, 2012 following a short illness. He was born September 12, 1941 in Bellaire, Ohio, and was son of the late James L. and Ann (Grant) Fisher. James worked at Remlinger's before moving to Virginia in 1982. He worked for R. D. A. for the state of...

Glenn L. Mackey

Glenn L. Mackey

Nov 18, 2012

Glenn L. Mackey, 88 of Brewster, passed away November 18, 2012, at Brewster Parke. He was born June 2, 1924 in Canton, the son of the late Lee and Estella (Bottomer) Mackey. Glenn was an Army combat veteran serving in Europe during WWII and his unit assisted in the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp. He retired...

Roberta F. Bennett

Roberta F. Bennett

Nov 18, 2012

Roberta F. Bennett, age 71, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2012 at her residence surrounded by her family and her loving puppies, George and Andy. She was born June 13, 1941, in Sharon, PA, and was the daughter of the late Joseph P. and Helen F. (Zawacki.) Ischo. Roberta was benefits manager at Ansell Perry Rubber...

Dale R. Maurer

Dale R. Maurer

Nov 13, 2012

Dale "Bud" Robert Maurer Age 89, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 13, 2012. Dale was born January 17, 1923, in Massillon, the son of the late Alfred and Clara (Ulli) Maurer. Dale was also preceded in death by his wife Ramona Evans Maurer, brother Kenny Maurer, sister Ellen Boerner and nephew William Boerner. Dale was a lifelong...

Albert W. Dottavio

Albert W. Dottavio

Nov 12, 2012

Albert William Dottavio, age 90, of Massillon died Monday, November 12, 2012 at Hospitality House. He was born June 19, 1922, the son of the late Alexander and Louise (Lill) Dottavio. Albert was an Army WWII veteran serving in Philippines, he participated at the landing of Mindanao earning the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one bronze battle star,...

Frank Hudak Jr

Frank Hudak Jr

Nov 9, 2012

Frank Hudak, Jr., age 88 of Akron, and formerly of Boynton Beach, Florida, passed away on November 9, 2012 following an extended illness. He was born in Cleveland lived in New Castle, PA. He retired from Erie Lackawanna Railroad in 1987 where he was an administrative assistant to the Senior V.P. Frank served his country in the...

Jeffrey L. Patton

Jeffrey L. Patton

Nov 3, 2012

Jeffrey Lee Patton, age 70, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Shady Lawn Nursing Home. He was born July 25, 1942 in Canton, the son of the late Donald Burr and Mary Jane (Lehmiller) Patton. Jeff worked at Lehmiller Hardware, was an English teacher at St. Johns High School in Delphos,...

Wilda L. Sandridge

Wilda L. Sandridge

Oct 29, 2012

Wilda Louise (Anglin) Sandridge, formerly of Massillon, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2912 in Columbus. She was born on May 23, 1921, in Philippi WV, daughter of the late Lee and Stella (Mackey) Daugherty. Wilda was a member of the Massillon Church of Christ. She is survived by her son, Jerry Anglin of Akron; daughter, Kay...

Rosa Bell Bush

Rosa Bell Bush

Oct 26, 2012

Rosa Bell Bush, age 87 formerly of Burnsville, WV and currently of Massillon, passed away on Friday, October 26, 2012 at Hospitality House Care Center. She attended Sarah Care of Belden and enjoyed working puzzles. Rosa Bell is survived by her sons Jerry (Debra) Bush of Massillon, Clyde Bush Jr and Rick (Helen) Bush of Burnsville, WV,...

Kevin D. Hilliard

Kevin D. Hilliard

Oct 16, 2012

Kevin Douglas Hilliard, age 60 of Echoing Ridge Residence, Canal Fulton, died October 13, 2012 at Affinity Hospital of Massillon. He was born March 22, 1952 in Canton, Ohio. Preceded in death by his parents; Mary Elizabeth (Hill) and Richard J Hilliard Jr. Survived by his sisters; Claudia Hendrix of St. Charles, Illinois, Tami (John) Baum of...

Homer M. Johns

Homer M. Johns

Oct 12, 2012

Homer M. Johns Jr., age 82, died Friday, October 12, 2012 at Affinity Medical Center. He was born November 20, 1929, and had lived in Massillon all his life. He retired from LTV Steel and enjoyed walking, fishing, baseball and being with his family. He was a veteran of the Army and he served in WWII. Homer...

Florence M. Rowlands

Florence M. Rowlands

Oct 10, 2012

Florence M. Rowlands, age 80, of Massillon passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Altercare Of Navarre following an extended illness. She was born May 26, 1932, in Canal Fulton and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Schembechler) Glossen Sr. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Rosary Altar, was a...

Amelia 'Amy' Kasunic

Amelia 'Amy' Kasunic

Oct 9, 2012

Amelia E. 'Amy' Kasunic of Massillon passed away Saturday, October 6, 2012 following an extended illness. She was born May 26, 1926 in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada and has lived here since 1951. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Croatian Fraternal Union. Amy is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Sharon and...

Alma Jean Hewitt

Alma Jean Hewitt

Oct 9, 2012

Alma Jean Hewitt, age 80 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 following an extended illness. She was born June 1, 1932 in Toronto, Ohio daughter of the late Harry A. and Margaret (Wemple) Littlecott. She was a homemaker and had worked for Family Counseling Services of Stark County retiring in 1992. She is survived...

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