Marie E. Engelman
Mar 26, 2012
Marie Elizabeth Engelman, age 84, of Massillon passed away on Monday, March 26, 2012 at Rose Lane Heath Center. She was born in Canton on May 10, 1927, and graduated from Timken High School. Marie was preceded in death by her loving husband Richard P. Engelman, her beloved Aunt Katherine and Uncle Bert Valentine who raised her,...
Dorothy I. 'Dot' Schumacher
Mar 26, 2012
Dorothy I. "Dot" Schumacher, age 80, went to her heavenly home to be united with her husband Monday, March 26, 2012 at The Laurels of Massillon following a long illness. She was born October 3, 1931 in Tioga Center, New York, the daughter of the late George W. and Carrie (Coons) Herrala. Prior to moving to Massillon...
Miriam E. Mull
Mar 22, 2012
Miriam Elaine (Ziegler) Nee Gerhardt Mull, age 85, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2012 at Canton Regency. She was born September 19, 1926, in Baltimore, MD the daughter of the late Frank L. and Annetta E. Nee (Shannon) Gerhardt. She was a member of Canton Baptist Temple and was a seamstress at the former Parisian. She...
Louis B. Rich
Mar 21, 2012
Louis B. Rich, 81, went to be with our Lord on March 17, 2012. He was born on March 27, 1930 in Canton, son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (DeJulius) Rich. He worked at the Timken Company for thirty-nine years. He enjoyed attending breakfast once a month with his retired co-workers from the Timken Company, especially...
Fred W. Burau Jr
Mar 12, 2012
Fred W. Burau Jr., age 84, Passed away on Monday, March 12, 2012 at his residence in Massillon. He was born in Beaver Falls, PA on May 17, 1927, the son of the late Fred W. and Vera (Miller) Burau Sr. Fred served in the U.S. Navy and was a veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict....
Mary S. Samsa
Mar 12, 2012
Mary (Kutz) Samsa, age 94, formerly of Massillon passed away Monday, March 12, 2012 at Altercare of Navarre. She was born July 2, 1917, the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Baranowska) Kutz. Mary was a wonderful mother and grandmother, her family was her life. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Mary...
Stella A. Kiko
Mar 8, 2012
Stella A. Kiko, age 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, March 5, 2012. She was born in Massillon, on March 14, 1923, daughter of the late Stanley and Bernice (Jasinski) Makowski. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Christian Mothers of St. Joseph's. She enjoyed crossword...
Wilma J. Fisher
Feb 29, 2012
Wilma 'June' Fisher, age 93, of North Canton, passed away on Wednesday, February 29, 2012. She was born September 28, 1918, in New Philadelphia, Ohio daughter of the late Leo and Lucy (Weber) Gowins. June was the beloved wife of the late Sidney G. Fisher and dear mother of Helen (Donald) Milbrodt of Canton, David (Karen) Fisher...
Dawson A. Getz
Feb 25, 2012
Dawson A. Getz, age 101 1/2, died Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Hanover House. He was born July 28, 1910 in Massillon, the son of the late John Dawson and Rhoda M. (Altland) Getz. Dawson a 1932 graduate of Washington High School, where he participated in varsity basketball and track. He retired as a metallurgist from Enduro...
Margaret E. Jirles
Feb 15, 2012
Margaret 'Peg' Jirles, age 89, died Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Canton Regency Retirement Community. She was born January 8, 1923 in Cambridge, Ohio, the daughter of the late Edward Taggart and Margaret Cecelia (Curtis) McHugh. Peg was an executive secretary for McLain Grocery of Massillon for over 30 years, retiring in 1988. She was a member...
Joseph B Seifert Sr
Feb 15, 2012
Joseph Benedict Seifert Sr., age 91, died Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Aultercare of Navarre following a lengthy illness. He was born March 21, 1920 in Massillon, the son of the late Martin Leo and Emma (Frank) Seifert. Joseph retired from Reiter Dairy after 40 years of service where he was a milk man and mechanic. He...
Sarah V. Bendure
Feb 2, 2012
Sarah Virginia Marchbank Bendure, 86, died Thursday, February 02, 2012 in Gray, Georgia. Mrs. Bendure was born on June 06, 1925, in Mt. Pleasant, Ohio, and was the daughter of the late John Crawford Marchbank and Ruth King Marchbank. She was retired from Nickles Bakery in Navarre, Ohio, after thirty years of service. Mrs. Bendure was an...
Melva L. Rohn
Feb 2, 2012
Melva L. Rohn, age 80, of Massillon, died Thursday, February 2, 2012 at Affinity Medical Center. She was born April 7, 1931 in Tippecanoe, Ohio, the daughter of the late Byron and Julia (Bell) Hicks. Melva retired from the former Massillon State Hospital where she had worked for 28 years as an activity therapist. She is survived...
Richard J. Makowski
Feb 1, 2012
Richard J. Makowski, age 79, of Massillon died Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Affinity Medical Center. He was born May 7, 1932 son of the late Stanley and Bernice (Jasinski) Makowski. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean Conflict. Richard was a labor leader at the former LTV Steel and retired...
Edward J. Sago Jr
Jan 29, 2012
Edward John Sago Jr., age 51 of North Canton, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012. He was born December 19, 1960 in Massillon, the son of Nelda J. (Gipson) and the late Edward J. Sago Sr (2005). Ed was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle with friends. In addition...
Merle 'Betty' Seifert
Jan 28, 2012
Merle Elizabeth 'Betty' Seifert, age 94, died Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Amherst Meadows Nursing Home. She was born December 1, 1917 in San Antonio, TX, the daughter of the late Charles E. and Blanche (Chartrand) Callaway. She was a 1940 graduate of the University of Texas. Betty was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Through...
Elda Virginia Neglic
Jan 19, 2012
Elda Virginia Neglic, age 91, of Massillon, died Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Country Lawn Nursing Home. She was born January 31, 1920 in Loudenville, WV, the daughter of the late George B. and Frankie O. (Francis) Haws. Elda retired after 29 years of service from Ben Franklin on her 81st birthday when the store closed. Elda...
Reenie E. Kirby
Jan 17, 2012
Reenie Ellen Kirby, age 45, died Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at her residence in Massillon after a four year battle with cancer. She was born November 1, 1966 in Massillon, the daughter of Glenda (Slutz) and Forest McCune Sr. She worked for EB Wire Works and previously at Sterilite. Reenie loved to go fishing, playing cards, watching...
David L. Unklesbay
Jan 11, 2012
David L. Unklesbay, 71 of Perry Twp., died Wednesday, January 11, 2012. He was born October 10, 1940 in Massillon, the son of the David and Mildred (Stancheck) Unklesbay. He retired from BFI where he was a mechanic and previously worked at B and C Transportation as a truck driver and mechanic. David was a member of...
Violet M. Street
Jan 10, 2012
Violet M. Street, age 98 of Massillon, died Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Shady Lawn Health Care Community. She was born March 13, 1913 in Campbellton, N.B., Canada, the daughter of the late William and Malvina (DuGuay) Budrow. She was a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church. Violet is survived by two sons, Ronald L. (Cindy) and...
