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Catherine L. Blanchard
May 1, 2015
Catherine L. Blanchard, age 71 of Akron passed away Friday May 1, 2015 at Affinity Medical Center. Catherine was born May 25, 1943 in Barberton and lived in Summit and Stark Counties most of her life. She served in the Marines and received an Honorable Discharge. Catherine retired from Goodyear Aerospace in Akron. Mrs. Blanchard is survived by two...
Rachael Popa
Apr 30, 2015
Rachael "Zedaker' Popa, age 52 of East Sparta was called to be with the Lord on April 30th. She was born January 3, 1963 in Massillon to Elonza & Elma (Elliott) Zedaker. Rachael was a stay at home Mom who took great pride in raising her children. Family, friends, and helping others were the most important things in life...
George W. Steffen
Apr 29, 2015
George W. Steffen, 96 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015. George was born on July 9, 1918 in Kidron, Ohio the son of Simon and Ella (Augsburger) Steffen. He graduated from Dalton High School and lived most of his life in Massillon. George was a U.S Army Air Force Signal Corp. veteran, serving our country during WWII....
James R. Crawford
Apr 28, 2015
James R. Crawford, 80 passed away on April 28, 2015. He was born on October 11, 1934 in Zanesville to the late Robert C. Crawford and Esther (Frazier) Wirth. James owned and operated Crawford Fuel and Oil retiring in 2004. A conservationist at heart, he loved to camp, fly-fish and travel with his family. He was veteran of the...
Rudy J. Pezel
Apr 27, 2015
Rudy J. Pezel, 77, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2015. He was born in Wilmont, on September 27, 1937 to the late Frank and Wilma (Potocsnak) Pezel. Rudy retired from Ansell Perry and was a member of the AMVETS. He is survived by his children, Edward B. Pezel, Alaska, Julie Ann (William) Chapman and Amy Lynn (Donel) Hilliard...
Walter L. Grimes
Apr 27, 2015
Walter L. Grimes, age 86 of Bolivar, OH passed away Monday at his residence. Walt was born February 15, 1929 in Alliance to the late Walter & Mable (Barrickman) Grimes and graduated from McKinley High School. He retired from Par-Green Tool & Die Company. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife Ann...
Pauline M. Bundich
Apr 26, 2015
Pauline M. Bundich, age 82 of Massillon passed away April 26, 2015 at her residence. Pauline was born April 28, 1932 in New Philadelphia to the late Charles and Mary (Luther) Breehl. In 1958 she married her late husband George and moved to Massillon. Pauline was the matriarch of her Bundich Family. All the grandchildren were her special project...
George E. Hitchcock
Apr 25, 2015
George E. Hitchcock age 87 of Canton passed away April 25, 2015 at Altercare of Navarre. George was born February 8, 1928 in Scio, OH to the late Paul & Olive (Bundy) Hitchcock. He served two years in the US Navy and received an Honorable Discharge. George retired as a mechanical engineer for the Timken Company. He is survived...
Patricia Laps
Apr 25, 2015
Patricia (Willis) Laps, age 82 passed away Saturday April 25, 2015 at the Sterling House of Canton. Patty was born September 1, 1932, one of six children of Mary and Don Willis. She graduated from Timken Vocational High School in 1950 and was a member of the Timken Twirling Corp. She immediately began her working career at the Timken...
George E. Hitchock
Apr 25, 2015
George E. Hitchock, age 87, of Canton passed away April 25, 2015 at Altercare of Navarre. He was born February 8, 1928 in Scio, OH to the late Paul & Olive (Bundy) Hitchock. George served in the Navy and retired from the Timken Company. He is survived by his wife Martha Hitchock; two daughters: Debbie Murrer and Sharon Buttery....
Joan F Schuster
Apr 25, 2015
Joan F. Schuster, born on May 18, 1936 passed away quietly surrounded by her loving family on April 25, 2015. She was the youngest daughter of the late J. Harry and Genevieve Scharver. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Vance; daughters Vanna(Pat) King, Patti (Guy) Oberhauser, Connie (Shawn) Radel; a son Rick Schuster; six grandchildren...
William J. Friend Sr.
Apr 24, 2015
William J. Friend, age 87 went home to be with the Lord on April 24, 2015. He was born in Massillon on August 06, 1927 to the late Walter and Lenora (Brunckhart) Friend. He was a 1945 graduate of Washington High School. He married Freda K. Day on July 02, 1950 and they shared 58 years together until her...
Janet Kay Schliffka
Apr 24, 2015
Janet K. Schliffka, age 74 passed away on April 24, 2015. She was born in Massillon on August 29, 1940 to the late Merlin "Bud" Willis and Gladys (Russell) Willis. She was a 1958 graduate of Washington High School, where she was a cheerleader. She married Daniel K. Schliffka on February 09, 1973 and they shared 42 years together...
Sally A. Smith
Apr 23, 2015
Sally A. Smith, 76, passed away on April 23, 2015. She was born on February 14, 1939 in Massillon to the late Henry M. and Irene C. (Hollinger) Poth. Sally was known for her sense of humor and her desire to help her friends. She loved to shop and spend money. Cooking and camping were her favorite hobbies. She...
Roger W. Mccallister
Apr 22, 2015
Roger W. McCallister, 61 of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2015. He was born in Massillon on July 14, 1953 of the late Gennely Brumfield McCallister. He attended Tuslaw High School and then went on to work at Cleaners Hangers (currently Fiber Corr). He retired earlier this year. Along with his mother, he was preceded in death...
Hilles E. "Bud" Keeton
Apr 20, 2015
Hilles E. "Bud" Keeton, 75, passed away surrounded by his family at home, on Saturday, April 18, 2015, and was reunited with his loving wife, Linda Lee Keeton. Bud was born in Caldwell on May 23, 1939 to the late George and Sarah Keeton. He was retired from Republic Steel and was a member of Trinity Gospel Temple. Bud...
David G. Hahn
Apr 19, 2015
David G. Hahn of Victoria, TX passed away Sunday April 19, 2015 at Affinity Medical Center, Massillon, OH. David was born February 5, 1956 in Cuero, TX to the late Hilbert and Evelyn (Hingst) Hahn. He was a construction manager for Kestral Engineering and responsible for new oil and gas lines. He is survived by his wife Pennie (Tipton)...
Carlos W. Nicholson
Apr 18, 2015
Carlos W. Nicholson, 76, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2015. Born on May 19, 1938 in Marietta, he was a member of Perry Christian Church and retired from Perry Township. Carlos is survived by his wife, Evelyn (Hookey) Nicholson, whom he married on August 11, 1956; their children, Timothy (Heather) Nicholson, Rebecca (Michael) Tartaglio and Cynthia Nicholson- Waseity;...
Margery J. Frease
Apr 16, 2015
Margery Jane Frease, 81 of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2015. She was born on March 25, 1934 in Massillon and was the daughter of the late Orlando and Catherine (Paul) Sibila. She graduated from Washington High School in 1952. She then went on to work at the former Massillon Community Hospital in Respiratory Therapy. Margery was...
Betty I. Hartman
Apr 16, 2015
Betty I. Hartman, age 86 of Massillon passed away April 16, 2015 at her residence with her family at her side. Betty was born September 14, 1928 in Canton to the late Fred & Mayne (Semmelbeck) Seckler. Betty was a homemaker and a member of Central Presbyterian Church. Mom was a loving caring Wife, Mother and Grandmother and will...
