Curry D. Danzy
May 11, 2015
Curry D. Danzy, 95, went home to be with the Lord on May 11, 2015. He was born in Thomasville, AL on July 10, 1919 to the late Elijah and Dosha (Stutts) Danzy. Curry was a hard worker, retiring from Massillon Steel Castings after 32 years, then owned and operated his own Waste pickup business. He loved gardening. He...
Jacqueline A. Soley
May 11, 2015
Jacqueline A. Soley, 63, passed away at Affinity Hospital on May 11, 2015. She was born in Syracuse, NY on March 5, 1952 to the late Ronald James & Marjorie Ruth (Kelton) Armstrong Jacqueline is survived by her children, Stephen and Matthew Soley, three brothers and two grandchildren. A private memorial service was held. Messages of condolence and support...
Norma Jean Degarmo
May 10, 2015
Norma Jean DeGarmo, 88, passed on peacefully on May 10, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Canton Ohio on March 18, 1927 to the late Raymond and Hazel (Mannweiler) Halter. She was a 1945 graduate of Canton Lincoln HS where she proudly performed with the Lincoln Rockettes. While employed as a secretary for the Timken...
Theresa M. Cozzoli
May 9, 2015
Theresa M. Cozzoli, age 72 of Perry Township, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2015. She was born on April 26, 1943 and was the daughter of the late Harold E. and Agnes (Essman) Painter. For 26 years, Theresa was a preschool teacher. She also worked at Aultman Hospital where she was a lab technician. She was a member...
Raymond "Ray" Lewis Shanklin
May 8, 2015
Raymond "Ray" L. Shanklin, age 70, surrounded by his loving family went home to be with the Lord on May 08, 2015. He was born in Massillon to the late Glenn and Velda (Shonk) Shanklin. He married Gloria "Doie" Berg on March 13, 1965 and had recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Ray's shining accomplishments were as a loving...
Robert H. Jones
May 8, 2015
Robert H. Jones, 85, of Jackson Township, has gone to his eternal home in the loving arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 8, 2015. He was born on May 17, 1929 in Grove City, PA to the late Sarah (Walters) and Austin H. Jones. After graduating from high school, he served his country during the Korean Conflict...
Lois K. White
May 8, 2015
Lois K. White, age 86 passed away May 8, 2015 at Shady Lawn. Lois was born June 30, 1928 in Massillon to the late Lawrence & Dorothy (Hamel) Heather and was a 1947 graduate of Washington High School. She and her husband Bill were the owners of Kracker's Pizza II for many years. Lois was a charter member of...
Mable Florence
May 7, 2015
Mable Florence, 60 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015. Mable was born on February 18, 1955 in Greensboro, NC the daughter of Daniel and Christine (Milton) Florence. A Homegoing Celebration will be held on Monday, May 11, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at the True Church House of Prayer in Massillon: 1841 Tremont S.E., Massillon, OH 44646. Bishop...
Gary R. Gallagher, Ii
May 7, 2015
Gary R. Gallagher, II, 44 of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly, following a severe asthma attack on Wednesday, May 7, 2015. He was born in Massillon on November 2, 1970. He graduated from Washington High School in 1989 and then went on to the Pittsburgh Art Institute. He is survived by his fiancé, Anita Artzner, his father, Gary R. Gallagher,...
Gary L. Soldatis
May 6, 2015
Gary L. Soldatis, 61 of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at home of natural causes. He was born on August 28, 1953 in Massillon and was the son of the late Louis and Mary (Kipfer) Soldatis. He was a 1971 graduate of Washington High School and earned a golf scholarship to Valdosta State College, graduating with...
Gregory L. Knight
May 4, 2015
Gregory L. Knight, age 62 of Massillon, passed away Monday, May 4, 2015. Gregory was born on January 19, 1953 in Wooster the son of the late Gilberta Knight. Services are pending. Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory (330) 833-3222
Kelly Dean Murphy
May 3, 2015
Kelly Dean Murphy, age 63 of Massillon passed away May 3, 2015. He was born in Charleston, WV to the late Paul and Marian Murphy. He moved to Massillon in 1954. Kelly married the love of his life, Julie E. Paul on October 6, 1984. He was an advocate for fostering and adoption after being a foster parent for...
Melvin D. Rupert
May 3, 2015
Melvin D. Rupert, 85 of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 3, 2015. Melvin was born on September 1, 1929 in Justus, the son of the late Walter E. and Ruth E. (Strohl) Rupert. He was a lifelong resident of the area. Melvin was a U.S. Army veteran serving our country proudly during the Korean War. He traveled a...
Mary Margaret Tyler
May 2, 2015
Mary Margaret Tyler (nee Schiltz), age 84 of Canton, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2015 at her home peacefully. She volunteered at many charitable organizations throughout her life. Mary Margaret was a very loving, kind, caring mother of six children, fourteen grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry F. Tyler, Sr. of 52...
Marlene M. Schuler
May 2, 2015
Marlene M. Schuler, age 68 of Massillon passed away May 2, 2015 at her residence. Marlene was born May 16, 1946 in Massillon to the late Anthony & Sophia (Sealajko) De Mazzio. She was a 1964 graduate of Washington High School. Her family will remember her cooking skill and hosting holiday dinners. An animal lover, she took care of...
Mary K. Gardiner
May 2, 2015
Mary K. Gardiner, 90, passed away on May 2, 2015, following an extended illness. She was born on August 7, 1924 in Massillon to the late Walter and Harriet Fenton. Mary was a kind, loving and giving woman, dedicated to her friends and family. She is survived by her children, Ruth Anne (Gardiner) Thomas of Massillon, John (Rose) Gardiner...
Frances Juanita Dennison
May 2, 2015
Frances "Fran" J. Dennison, age 89 went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 02, 2015. She was born on May 11, 1925 in Massillon to the late John and Susan Clendening. She was a 1944 graduate of Washington High School. She was married to Robert Dennison for 36 years until his passing in 2003. Fran worked...
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....
