Gladys M. Johnson
Apr 12, 2012
Gladys Marie Johnson, age 83, died Thursday, April 12, 2012 at her residence in Massillon. She was born July 25, 1928 in Sioux City, Iowa, the daughter of the late Edward Alonzo and Nettie Belle (Barton) Melton. Gladys is survived by her children, Nettie Belle (Clifford) Chandler, Georgia (Ken) Anthony, Debra (Mark) Marvin, William Palmer, Sandra (Gary)...
Frances M. Calhoun
Apr 11, 2012
Frances M. Calhoun, age 88, formerly of Jackson Twp. and Navarre, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 8, 2012. She was born in Cape Charles, Virginia on Feb 15, 1924, daughter of the late Burke D. and Alice (Rudy) Shaw. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved...
Edwin R. Yingling
Apr 9, 2012
Edwin R. Yingling, age 96, of Canal Fulton, died Monday, April 9, 2012. He was a lifelong farmer and retired from Jackson Schools in 1980. He was a member of SS. Philip and James Catholic Church and Northwest Senior Center where he enjoyed playing cards. He enjoyed his farm and gardening and was a Cleveland Indians Fan....
Melvin 'Scott' Smith
Apr 8, 2012
Melvin F. 'Scott' Smith, age 90, died Sunday, April 8, 2012 at Altercare of Nobles Pond. He was born August 17, 1921 in Massillon, the son of the late Clark T and Esther E. (Karrenbaurer) Smith. Melvin was a veteran of the Marines serving during WWII in the Pacific Theater. He retired from Republic Steel after 45...
Cathryn 'Katie' Paulus
Apr 6, 2012
Cathryn (Katie) M. Paulus, age 74 of Canton, passed away on Friday, April 6, 2012 following a brief illness. She was born November 2, 1937 in Canton and was daughter of the late Peter and Mary F. (Battista) Mervin. She had been a waitress and had worked at Topp's Chalet. Katie is survived by her son David...
Steven Gregory Stephenson
Apr 2, 2012
Steven Gregory Stephenson, 5 days old, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 2, 2012 at Akron Children's Hospital. Steven is survived by his parents Steven P. Stephenson and Melissa D. Hileman of East Sparta, sisters Avriel and Alana Stephenson of the home, paternal grandparents Steve Stephenson Jr. of Canton and Ruby and Joe...
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...
