Clifford L. Detwiler
Apr 23, 2017
Clifford L. Detwiler, 91, passed away on April 23, 2017. He was born in Akron on March 6, 1926 to the late Clifford R. and Selma ( Johnson) Detwiler. Cliff was a proud Veteran of WW II serving in the Navy. He was a farmer and worked many years as a Union Brick Layer and then worked for May...
Anna Timosko
Apr 23, 2017
Anna Timosko, age 96 of Massillon passed away April 23, 2017 at Hospitality House. Anna was born June 27, 1920 in Massillon to the late John & Anna ( Elavsky) Zustin. She was a graduate of Washington High School. She was a homemaker and lifetime member of St. John Lutheran Church in Massillon. Her husband Michael died in 1975....
Paula J. Morgan
Apr 22, 2017
Paula J. Morgan, 70 of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2017. She was born on February 11, 1947 in Massillon and was the daughter of Earl and the late Marjorie (Klein) Everett. Paula was well known in the Massillon and Tuslaw school districts and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church as an instructor and for her musical gifts. She...
Fredrika E. Cornell
Apr 22, 2017
Age 87, of Massillon, passed away peacefully from Alzheimer’s on Saturday, April 22, 2017. She was born on March 5, 1930 to the late W. Laurie and Hilda Edwards in Jacksonville, Florida where she graduated from Robert E. Lee High School. After living in Ohio for more than 65 years, Freddie was always proud of her southern heritage. She...
Gearl Lee Rogers
Apr 20, 2017
Gearl L. Rogers, age 57 passed away on April 20, 2017. He was born in Grantsville, West Virginia on March 18, 1960. He married Sandra L. Jefferies on August 31, 1985 and she survives. Gearl worked as a Maintenance Man at Springwood Lake Campgrounds He enjoyed working on cars, riding his Harley, and drinking his beer. He will forever...
Margaret Susan Ferrell
Apr 18, 2017
Margaret S. Ferrell, 66, of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her family. Margaret was born on May 27, 1950 in Massillon, the daughter of the late William and Rita Kramek. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1968 graduate of Central Catholic High School. Margaret enjoyed painting pictures and traveling....
Herman F. Lonas
Apr 18, 2017
Herman F. Lonas, a life-long resident of Massillon, died on April 18, 2017 at the age of 89. Herman who was preceded in death by his parents Florence and John Lonas was a 1946 graduate of Washington High School, a Korean War Marine Veteran, co-owner of Herm and Ray's Service Stations, a 50+ year member of the Masonic Lodge,...
James J. Howenstine
Apr 18, 2017
James J. Howenstine, 79 of North Canton, passed away peacefully with family by his side. He was born in Canton, Ohio July 13, 1937 to Jay C. and Esther (Farber) Howenstine. Retired from The Timken Company after 32 years of service as a General Supervisor. Jim was a 1955 graduate of Jackson High School. He proudly served his country...
Mary Lou Singleton
Apr 17, 2017
Mary Lou Singleton, 64, passed away on April 17, 2017, following an extended illness. She was born on July 1, 1952 in Massillon to the late Enoch and Lucille B. (Blunt) Ross. Mary Lou was known for her loving spirit and dedication for her children and family. She is survived by her children, Walter (Brittany) Sanders, Jr. and Consuela...
Lilly Ann Swinehart
Apr 17, 2017
Lilly Ann Swinehart went to be one of the Lord’s angels on Monday, April 17th. She was born at 1:12 pm and was 1 lb and 1.7 oz. She lived for 3 three hours with a beating heart and during that time she was baptized and experienced the love of her parents. She is survived by her parents, Carissa...
Donald Robert Hickman
Apr 16, 2017
Donald R. Hickman, 51 of Tuscarawas Township, passed away, Sunday, April 16, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family. Don was born on June 9, 1965 in Massillon, the son of the late Harry R. and Joyce Ann (Watkins) Hickman. Don was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1983 graduate of Washington High School. He was employed...
Mary Lou Roth
Apr 16, 2017
Mary Lou Roth, age 91 passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 03, 1925 to the late Charles and Josephine (Rice) Miller. Mary Lou was a Leasing Agent in Greater-Dallas Texas for 22 years until her retirement returning to Massillon. Mary Lou loved animals, plants and flowers. She was the type...
Evelyn K. Bush
Apr 16, 2017
Evelyn K. Bush, 92, passed away at home. She was born in Massillon on July 7, 1924 to the late Frank and Mary (Allman) Hershberger. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, a graduate of St. Joseph School and a 1943 graduate of Washington High School. She is survived by her children, Kandy (Jeremy Murphy) Foster and...
James Charles Freidly
Apr 15, 2017
James Charles Freidly, 79, of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Affinity Medical Center. Jim was born in Steubenville, Ohio on March 8, 1938 to Guy and Jane (Raygor) Freidly. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Jim married Laura Koehler on May 22, 1965. They shared 51 loving years together. Jim worked...
Nera Mae Mcmanus
Apr 15, 2017
Nera Mae McManus, age 68, went home to be with the Lord on April 15, 2017. She was born in Orient Hill, West Virginia on October 08, 1948 to the late Homer and Hilda Romans. She was a graduate of Creighton High School. She married David L. McManus Sr. on August 17, 1968 and they shared 47 years together...
Marilyn Jean Roberson
Apr 13, 2017
Marilyn Jean Roberson, passed away at the age of 93 on April 13, 2017, in her home due to heart failure. Marilyn was born on November 4, 1923 in Canton to Dwight and Evelyn Craig. She graduated from St. John’s High School in 1941. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Along with her parents, she was...
Franklin Leroy Easterly, Jr.
Apr 12, 2017
Franklin L. Easterly, Jr., 78, passed away on April 12, 2017 He was born on April 23, 1938 in Massillon to the late Franklin and Blanche M. (Edie) Easterly. Franklin was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church. He was a retiree of Crown Cork and Seal. A dedicated...
Annie Louise Hunter
Apr 12, 2017
We the children, family members and friends gather together to celebrate the life of Annie Louise Hunter. Born to Robert and Kansas Gardin, on November 25, 1915, in Gastonia, NC, Annie, also known by Louise, was the youngest of eleven children. She was the longest living child from the Gardin-Robinson union. God blessed Annie with Theodore R. Hunter, her...
Laverne "Larry" M. Kandle
Apr 11, 2017
Laverne “Larry” M. Kandle, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Altercare of Navarre. Larry was born on September 6, 1926 in Massillon, Ohio to Herman and Minnie (Weckesser) Kandle. He proudly served in the United States Navy during WWII. Larry married Geraldine Null and they shared 32 loving years together. Larry worked at the Ford...
Veronica Michelle Duke
Apr 11, 2017
Veronica M. Duke, 25 of Perry Township, passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 following a lengthy illness. Veronica was born on August 11, 1991 in Massillon, the daughter of Michelle Norris and Elmer Duke. Veronica was a lifelong resident of the area. She had a free spirit, loved music and living life to the fullest....
