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E. Jane Hughes

E. Jane Hughes

Oct 5, 2011

E. Jane Hughes, age 86, of Jackson Twp., died Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Aultman Hospital. She was born October 11, 1924 in Canton, the daughter of the late Thomas M. and Annie (Stollar) McCarthy. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Jane is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Tom Trbovich, Cathi...

Deloris Jane Bennett

Deloris Jane Bennett

Oct 5, 2011

Deloris Jane Bennett, age 70, died Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Altercare Of Navarre. She was born December 17, 1940 in Morgantown, WV, the daughter of the late Glen and Ruth (Russell) Mayle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Beverly (Bear) Bennett, daughter Laura Diane Bennett, brothers Paul and Kenny...

Harold Krantz

Harold Krantz

Oct 1, 2011

Harold F. Krantz, age 92 of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2011. He was born March 13, 1919 and was son of the late Joseph and Lena (Frank) Krantz. Harold was a general contractor and owned and operated Krantz Construction. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and K of C Council #554...

Susie Tiffner

Susie Tiffner

Sep 27, 2011

Susie Basiletti Tiffner age 92, went home to be with her loving father September 24, 2011. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert Tiffner, three children, four step children, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by friends and family. A graveside burial service will be held Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at Sunset Hills...

Mary Jane Weaver

Mary Jane Weaver

Sep 26, 2011

Mary Jane Weaver, age 93 of Massillon , died Monday, September 26, 2011. She was born August 12, 1918 and was daughter of the late Loren and Grace (Hardgrove) Leach. Mary Jane was a secretary and retired from the Lennox China Company in Trenton, NJ. She was a member of St. Timothy's Episcopal Church where she volunteered...

Mary 'Tootie' Lewis

Mary 'Tootie' Lewis

Sep 24, 2011

Mary 'Tootie' Lewis, age 96, of Massillon died Saturday, September 24, 2011 at Shady Lawn Health Care Community. She was born December 21, 1914, in Massillon the daughter of the late Oliver H. and Edith Mae (Eisenbrei) Danner. Tootie retired from J.C. Penney in 1984 where she was a clerk for many years. She was a member...

Joan Ann Morley

Joan Ann Morley

Sep 23, 2011

Joan Ann Morley passed away September 23, 2011. A private burial was held by the family.

Edward C. Kemp

Edward C. Kemp

Sep 21, 2011

Edward C. Kemp Sr, age 91, died Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Laurels Of Massillon. He was born August 22, 1920, in Massillon the son of the late Fredrick C. and Helen C. (Martin) Kemp. He retired from Republic Steel where he was a steel worker. Edward was a former member of St. Mary Catholic Church, he...

Lisa Cherryholmes

Lisa Cherryholmes

Sep 21, 2011

Lisa Cherryholmes, age 87, died Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Meadow Wind Health Care Center. She was born April 12, 1924 in Heidelberg, Germany and had lived in Massillon since 1949. She worked in the office at Reo Industries and worked part-time at the Sons and Daughters of Herman until 2008. Lisa is survived by several nieces...

Donald W. Marsh

Donald W. Marsh

Sep 16, 2011

Donald W. Marsh, age 83, of Massillon passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 16, 2011. He was born August 20, 1928 in North Lawrence. He was a veteran of WWII where he served in the Army. He was a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church, Sons and Daughters of Herman and Concourse Club. Donald is...

Robert L. Ellis

Robert L. Ellis

Sep 12, 2011

Robert Lee Ellis, age 67, died Monday, September 12, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born March 25, 1944, the son of Don Ellis and Gertrude (Green) Ellis. He was a member of Masonic Lodge Star 187, North Canton Eagles Aerie 2223, and UAW Local 420. He received his apprenticeship for pattern maker from Goodyear working...

Howard Fannin

Howard Fannin

Sep 8, 2011

Howard 'Wayne' Fannin age 60 passed away on Tuesday at the Cleveland Clinic following an extended illness. He was born and raised in Montgomery, WV and had lived in Massillon for the past 24 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp and Navy serving during the Vietnam Era. He worked at New Castle Refractories/Resco...

Elizabeth 'Betty' Getz

Elizabeth 'Betty' Getz

Aug 27, 2011

Elizabeth 'Betty' Getz, age 91, died Saturday, August 27, 2011 at Affinity Medical Center. She was born June 12, 1920, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Clarence and Ethel (Koontz) Ertle. Betty was a former worker at Perry Rubber and Ecko Products. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She enjoyed spending time with...

Betty L. Cooper

Betty L. Cooper

Aug 27, 2011

Betty Louise Cooper, age 65, died Saturday, August 27, 2011 at Rose Lane Health Care Center. She was born April 14, 1946, the daughter of the late Paul and Ruth Mary (Brenner) Cooper. She had worked for Aultman Hospital in medical records department. Betty was a member of Church of the Lakes United Methodist Church. She loved...

Kathleen Spidell

Kathleen Spidell

Aug 25, 2011

Kathleen Mary Spidell, age 80, died Thursday, August 25, 2011 at Amherst Meadows Nursing Home. She was born January 7, 1931, and was the daughter of the late Irvin and Bertha (Loch) Yost. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her twin sister, Sister Geraldine Barbara Jean Yost who died in 2008. She...

Ryan K. Neitz

Ryan K. Neitz

Aug 24, 2011

Ryan K. Neitz, age 40 of Green, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2011. He was a 1989 graduate of Northwest High School and was an avid Cleveland Indians Fan. He was a train dispatcher at the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway in Brewster for 20 years and was a member of Manchester Christian Church. He is...

Florence Bressler

Florence Bressler

Aug 24, 2011

Florence I. Bressler, age 89, died Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at Affinity Medical Center. She was born October 27, 1921 in Canton, the daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Smith) Paul. Florence worked at Myer's School where she was a cook for 12 years, Penny's for 3 years, and finally retiring from Bordners. She was a...

Dolores 'Dee' Featheringham

Dolores 'Dee' Featheringham

Aug 19, 2011

Dolores 'Dee' (Crone) Featheringham, age 82, died Friday, August 19, 2011 following a brief illness. She was born November 6, 1928, the daughter of the late Sylvester and Zelda (Bevan) Crone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law Rebecca Featheringham. Dee had lived in Massillon until 1962 then moved to Columbus....

John Moulos

John Moulos

Aug 18, 2011

John Moulos, age 76, died Thursday, August 18, 2011 at Affinity Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was born July 4, 1935, in Massillon the son of the late William and Katherine (Pajack) Moulos. John retired from Sears after 32 years of service. He was a member of Knights of Columbus #554, St. Mary's choir for...

Joseph Ross

Joseph Ross

Aug 14, 2011

Joseph 'Smokey' Ross Life long Massillon resident passed away Sunday at the age of 93. He was a WWII veteran-purple heart recipient. Retired from Republic Steel and City of Massillon. Member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, K of C, DAV, VFW, CFU Lodge 600. Preceded in death by wife Mary (Staken), parents Frank and Mary, infant sisters...

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