Thomas "Tom" Eugene Lindsey
Sep 6, 2015
Thomas E. Lindsey, age 87, passed away on September 06, 2015. He was born on March 25, 1928 to the late George and Cecilia (Meyer) Lindsey. He graduated from Washington High School in 1945. He married Elizabeth Benish on June 07, 1947 and they shared 59 years until her passing on January 24, 2007. Tom worked as an executive...
Joan I. Hill
Sep 5, 2015
Joan I. Hill, age 84 of Massillon passed away September 5, 2015 at Affinity Medical Center with her family at her side. Joan was born September 3, 1931 in Massillon to the late Bernard & Isabelle (Reynolds) Reichenbach. She was a 1949 graduate of Washington High School. She was a former secretary at Republic Steel and office manager for...
Julius Robert Charles Owens Evans Gordon
Sep 5, 2015
Julius Robert Charles Owens Evans Gordon, beloved son of Charles Evans Gordon and Brandy Mae Owens was born on August 26, 2015 and went home to the Lord on Saturday, September 5, 2015. Even though we only had 10 days with you, our "Lil Nugget" those were the best days of our lives. "Until I see you again" He...
Larry Kyle Holbrook
Sep 5, 2015
Larry K. Holbrook, 62, passed away unexpectedly on September 5, 2015 at Affinity Hospital, Massillon. He was born in Dearborn, MI on January 23, 1953 to the late Joseph D. and Juanita (Phillips) Holbrook. Larry retired from the maintenance department at North Towne Mall. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving with the 351st Combat...
Doris L. Gibson
Sep 4, 2015
Doris L. Gibson, 82 of Jackson Township, passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 4, 2015. Doris was born on July 5, 1933 in Iaeger, WV the daughter of the late Harry and Hattie (Perkins) Tracy. Throughout her life she enjoyed volunteering both at her church and at her childrens' schools. Doris was an avid reader. She loved cross word puzzles,...
Wilma Ventmiller
Sep 4, 2015
Wilma Ventmiller, 87 of Massillon, formally of Pittsburgh, passed away Friday, September 4, 2015. Wilma was born on November 17, 1927 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Walter and Wilma (Roberts) Nagy. She moved here to Massillon in 2002. She was trained and employed as a secretary before becoming a home keeper. Wilma was an avid reader and...
Larry W. Blend
Sep 4, 2015
Lawrence W. "Larry" Blend, 74 of Perry Township, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center with his family at his side. He was born in Canton on July 1, 1941 and was the son of the late John and Clara (DeMont) Blend. Larry was a 1959 graduate of Central Catholic High School, he then went...
Bonnie Jean Kirkbride
Sep 3, 2015
Bonnie J. Byer Kirkbride, 71 of Perry Township, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, September 3, 2015. Bonnie was born on April 7, 1944 in Canton, the daughter of the late Blaine and Lucille (Benish) Byer. She was a lifelong resident of Perry and a 1962 graduate of Perry High School. Bonnie worked for Aultman Hospital as an insurance verifier and...
Gene Richardson
Sep 2, 2015
Gene Richardson, 51 of Massillon, went Home to be with the LORD Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015 in Canton, Ohio. He was born on October 30, 1963 in Savanah, Illinois to Fred & Connie Richardson. Gene was a veteran with the Air Force. He was employed with US Airways Akron Canton Regional Airport. Gene was a Deacon at Central Baptist...
Della Jane Fabianich
Sep 1, 2015
Della (Laughlin) Fabianich, age 70 passed away September 01, 2015, after a long battle with Parkinson's. Della was the daughter to the late Charles and Jennie (Edwards) Laughlin. Della is also preceded in death by her husband of over 51 years, George "Joe" Fabianich III. Della is survived by her daughters- Mary (Donald) Haer, Gina Fabianich (Dennis Ford) ,...
Minnie Elizabeth Miller
Sep 1, 2015
Minnie E. Miller, 88 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015. Minnie was born on October 24, 1926 in Bowling Green, KY, to the late Hubert and Crittie (Calvert) Whitney. She was a longtime resident of Massillon and worked at Central States Can Co. Minnie enjoyed cooking, collecting antiques and shopping. Along with her parents she was preceded...
Junie Studer
Aug 30, 2015
Paul J. "Junie" Studer, 84 of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at his home. He was born in Springfield, Ohio and was the son of the late Paul H. and Ethel (Mauger) Studer. He was the longtime owner and operator of Studer Signs, retiring in 2001. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Lois Jean Paulus
Aug 30, 2015
Lois Paulus, age 74, passed away on August 30, 2015. She was born in Warren, OH on March 02, 1941 to the late John and Esther (Wagoner) Barkan. Lois graduated from Washington High School in 1959. She married Emerson Paulus on August 23, 1959 and they shared 39 years together until his passing in 1998. Lois worked as an...
Paula Alexandria Zimmerman
Aug 29, 2015
Paula A. Zimmerman, age 45 passed away suddenly on August 29, 2015. She was born in Pennsylvania on October 23, 1969 to the late Donald and Mary Zimmerman. In her spare time she liked to play softball and volleyball. Paula was a diehard Pittsburgh Steelers and Massillon Tigers Fan. She enjoyed dancing but most importantly spending time with her...
Bernice F. Roberson
Aug 28, 2015
Bernice F. Roberson, age 98 of Massillon passed away Saturday August 28, 2015. She was born August 25, 1917 in Hot Springs, AR. Bernice has been a resident of Massillon for the past 40 years. Her husband Leroy Roberson and two brothers preceded her in death. She is survived by a sister in law, Ida Mae Thompson of Hot...
Daniel D. Cottrill, Sr.
Aug 27, 2015
DANIEL D COTTRILL SR AGE 71 Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday Aug 27, Born on June 17, 1944 to the late Otis D and Dale E. Cottrill of Massillon. Dan attended Washington High School and founded Danny's Trucking, followed by Cottrill Wrecking Co. in 1971. He was involved with trucking and wrecking his entire life and could...
Daniel L. Clark
Aug 27, 2015
Daniel L. Clark, 73, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, August 27, 2015, following an extended illness. He was born in Massillon on July 29, 1942 to the late Samuel and Armillar (Bryant) Clark. He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Norman Archie and Charlie Clark; and sisters, Dorsie Mae McFadden, Sammy Lee Bynum, Joyce...
Russell Lechleiter
Aug 27, 2015
Russell Lechleiter, age 90 of Massillon passed away August 27, 2015 at his residence. Russ was born February 1, 1925 in Massillon to the late Joseph & Lillian (Kemp) Lechleiter. He had retired from the former McClain Grocery. Russ is survived by his daughter Sandra (Bob) Floor. His final resting place is Rose Hill Memorial Garden.
Frances "Franny" Grisez
Aug 26, 2015
Frances "Franny" Grisez, age 80 passed away on August 26, 2015. She was born in Canton on June 13, 1935 to the late Henry and Kathleen (Turgovich) Pauline. She married Thomas Grisez in 1977 and they shared 22 years until his passing in 1999. Fran worked as a Librarian for St. Barbara's and St. Joseph's Schools. She also had...
Violet E. Brenneman
Aug 26, 2015
Violet E. Brenneman, died August 26, 2015, born May 17, 1925. Survived by sister, Wavalene Steffen and numerous nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by husband Cleon Brenneman; parents Milo and Pearl Villard; siblings, Kenneth Villard, LeVern Villard and Evelyn Buncher. She served as organist for the Orrville C&MA church; the Calvary Hour Radio Broadcast and the...
