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Joseph L. Lona, Jr.
Feb 11, 2015
Joseph L. Lona, Jr., 65 of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. He was born on July 18, 1949 in New York and was the son of the late Joseph and Florence (Perez) Lona. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and served during the Viet Nam Conflict. He was a self employed painter. Joe...
Helen Eileen Burtt
Feb 11, 2015
Helen E. Burtt, age 83, surrounded by her family, passed away on February 11, 2015. Helen was born in Pultney Twp in Belmont County on March 22, 1931 to the late Ellsworth and Luvina (Palmer) Monahan. She was a 1949 graduate of Flushing High School. She married Harold Burtt on September 21, 1966 and they shared 48 wonderful years...
Susan M. Wachunas
Feb 8, 2015
Susan M. Wachunas, 63, of North Canton, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015. Susan was born on June 6, 1951 in Massillon, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Eleanor (Hayes) Snyder. She attended Washington H.S. and completed her undergrad at Bowling Green State University and then received her Master's Degree at Kent State in Library Science. She taught...
Ronald L. Peters
Feb 8, 2015
Ronald L. Peters, age 70, passed away Sunday, February 8th at Rose Lane Nursing Home. Ron was born on October 15, 1944 in Massillon to the late William and Valetta Peters. Ron graduated from Perry High school in 1962 and served in the United States Airforce. He was District Manager for Wal-Mart retiring in 2008. Ron was an avid...
Marjorie R. Alden
Feb 7, 2015
Marjorie R. Alden, age 89 of Massillon passed away Saturday February 7, 2015 at Bethany Nursing Home. Marge was born April 24, 1925 in Thomasboro, IL.to the late William & Hattie Keal. About 1946 she and her husband moved to Massillon. Marge retired as secretary for the principle at Longfellow Junior High. She was a long time member of...
Elizabeth L. Brick
Feb 7, 2015
Elizabeth L. Brick, age 94 of Massillon passed away February 7, 2015 in Strongsville. Bette was born July 10, 1920 in Ironton to the late Andrew & Margaret (Keating) Laber. She was a 1938 graduate of Washington High School. Bette was a home maker, who enjoyed sewing, cooking, bowling and vacationing at Tappen Lake. Bette enjoyed traveling with Al...
Joseph G. Gottler
Feb 7, 2015
Joseph G. Gottler, Jr., 72, born July 27, 1942, in Massillon, Ohio, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2015, with his loving family by his side. He had been ill over seven years. His wife was his care giver and he was with Aultman Hospice for six months. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph G. Gottler, Sr.,...
Dorothy E. Christoff
Feb 7, 2015
Dorothy E. Christoff, age 87 of Massillon passed away February 7, 2015. She was born January 8, 1928 in Baltimore, MD to the late George & Donica Petroff. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Detroit. In 1949 she and her husband, Attorney Carl Christoff, moved to Massillon. For 22 years she was a loving wife and...
Kathleen Sue Combs
Feb 6, 2015
Kathleen Sue Combs, age 64 of Alderson, WV passed away February 6, 2015. She was born July 29, 1950 to the late Paul and Dorothy (Shaffer) Freeman in Philippi, WV. Kathleen is survived by her husband, Rev. James Combs, daughter Gretchen (Jeffrey) Moore and sons Chadwick (Misty) Combs and Jason Lee (Mary) Combs. Her sisters and brothers are: Charlotte...
Mildred L. Reed
Feb 6, 2015
Mildred L. Reed, age 97 of Kenton, Ohio and more recently of Massillon, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2015 at Amherst Meadows. She was born on December 15, 1917 in Cambridge, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Harry R. and Lula Mae (Milligan) Bichard. Mildred was a retired licensed practical nurse. She enjoyed, and was masterful...
Mona L. Taylor
Feb 5, 2015
Mona L. Taylor, age 100, of Tuscarawas Township, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2015. Mona was born on March 14, 1914 in Oxford, WVa the daughter of John and Verna (Stout) Townsend. She was a long time member of the Massillon Baptist Temple. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ruble Taylor in 2001,...
David H. Hartwick
Feb 5, 2015
David Hartwick, age 73, surrounded by his loving family went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 05, 2015. He was born in Canton on January 26, 1942 to Evelyn Hartwick and the late Harry Hartwick. He married Carolyn Sue Jacobs on September 26, 1966 and they shared 47 wonderful years together until her passing on April...
Jerry Lee Collings
Feb 5, 2015
Jerry Lee Collings, age 71 of Jackson Township, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2015. He was born on May 15, 1943 in Massillon and was the son of Evelyn (McMannis) Collings and the late Harry Collings. Following his graduation from Washington High School, Jerry attended the Ohio State University he then enlisted in the U.S. Marines and served...
Dale C. Hess
Feb 4, 2015
Dale C. Hess, age 82 of Perry Township, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015. Dale was born on October 21, 1932 in Canton, the son of the late Curtis and Irene (Ebey) Hess. He was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Timken High School. Dale was United States Navy veteran, and served our country during the...
Ranessmae Jackie Rave Allen
Feb 2, 2015
Ranessmae Jackie Raven Allen, one of God's Tiniest Angels went home to be with the Lord on February 02, 2015. She is survived by her parents Jack Allen and Heidi Lasorella; her brother James Randall Allen; her grandparents Kimmie and William Best and Jackie Hill; her great grandparents Donna Lasorella, Neal and Cathie Singleton. A host of aunts, uncles...
Diana L. Happoldt
Jan 29, 2015
Diana L. Happoldt, 76, passed away at home surrounded by her family, on January 28, 2015, following an extended illness. She was born in Canton on May 5, 1938 to the late Russell and Joyce (Airhart) Couts. Diana was a 1956 graduate of Central Catholic High School and was the church secretary at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church,...
Howard Dale Moyers
Jan 29, 2015
Howard Dale Moyers, age 89 of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2015. He was born in Beatrice, WV on April 20, 1925 and was the son of the late Otis Glen and Anna Florence (Parks) Moyers. Dale was a decorated World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps. While serving overseas with the 305th...
Nelle H. Maurer
Jan 29, 2015
Nelle H. Maurer, 93 of Perry Township, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015. Nelle was born on June 15, 1921 in Bethesda, OH the daughter of Stanley and Mildred (Organ) Brown. She worked at the Massillon State Hospital for 25 years retiring in 1981. She loved spending time with her family and her grandchildren. Along with her parents she...
Ruth M. Luke
Jan 28, 2015
Ruth M. Luke, age 84, of Canton passed away January 28, 2015 at her residence. Ruth was born July 24, 1930 in Canton to the late Bernard and Helen (Kirchner) Kessler. She was a charter member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years,...
David Brian Stires
Jan 28, 2015
David B. Stires MD, age 70 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2015, after an extended illness. He was born in Columbus, OH. Son of the late Dr and Mrs. William Stires. He graduated from Glenwood High School, attended undergraduate school at Western Reserve and graduated from The Ohio State University with a BS degree. He remained there...
