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William H. Brechtel
Dec 1, 2014
William H. Brechtel age 87, of Canton died Monday morning, surrounded by his loving children. Born September 24, 1927, in Olean, NY to the late George H. and Edna (Williamson) Brechtel. He had been a member of St. Mary's choir for 35 yrs, Knights of Columbus, Amvets, Massillon Lions Club, and Akron Silver League. He was honorably discharged from...
Traian Benchea
Nov 30, 2014
Traian Benchea passed away peacefully on November 30, 2014 at his home in Thibodaux, LA surrounded by his loved ones. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and a proud grandfather. He is survived by his beloved children, Thomas (Carrie) Benchea, Dr. Elizabeth (Matthew) Block, and Marissa Benchea; his five cherished grandchildren, Sarah Lauren Benchea, Nathan Thomas Benchea, Thomas...
Mark C. Edie
Nov 30, 2014
Mark C. "Butchie" Edie, 60 of Massillon, passed away, Sunday, November 30, 2014, following a courageous three year battle with cancer. He was born in Massillon on March 7, 1954 to the late Virgil H. Edie and Bernice (Ickes) Edie of Massillon. Mark was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1972 and Miami University in Oxford. Besides...
Bernice E. Baker
Nov 30, 2014
Bernice E. Baker, 91, of Navarre, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her son and daughter-in-law. Bernice was born on November 5, 1923 in New Philadelphia, the daughter of David and Myrtle (Allenbaugh) McMerrell. She worked for Massillon Container Corp. for 29 years. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Dale E. Wilson
Nov 28, 2014
Dale E. Wilson, age 86 of Massillon, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2014 at The Pines in Canton. He was born in Akron, Ohio on April 2, 1928 and was the son of the late Willard and Helen (Yerian) Wilson. He retired from Republic Steel where he was a supervisor. He was a member of Anchor Baptist Church....
Rachel A. Egnor
Nov 27, 2014
Rachel A. Egnor, 72, of Massillon, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2014. Rachel was born on March 6, 1942 in Massillon, the daughter of Ross and Ann (Ferrell) Flickinger. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1960 graduate of Washington High School. Rachel was employed at Smith Nursing Home retiring after 15 years. She was a member...
D. Jean Flores
Nov 27, 2014
D. Jean Flores age 78 of Massillon passed away November 27, 2014 after a long illness. Jean was born September 16, 1936 in Fly to the late John & Daisy (Collins) Winter. She was a 1954 graduate of Washington High School and had been employed at Hammersmith Insurance. Jean and her husband followed the Tigers, Buckeyes, all Cleveland sports...
Mary Lou Greig
Nov 26, 2014
Mary Lou Greig, age 60, of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014. Mary was born on June 14, 1954 in Bridgeport, Ohio the daughter of Samuel and Betty (Ronin) Greig. Mary was a lifelong resident of Massillon and taught preschool at Epworth U.M.C. She was a member of Shepler Country Chapel. Mary loved spending time with her family,...
Lisha Beth Collins
Nov 25, 2014
Lisha Beth Collins, 51, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 25, 2014. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI on August 3, 1963. Lisha was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church of Massillon. She is survived by her daughter, Christina Collins of Canton; loving mother, Sara Spencer of Grand Rapids, MI; two sisters, Evelyn Moore-Jones of Chicago, IL and...
Theda J. Urban
Nov 24, 2014
Theda J. Urban, age 75 of Beach City, Ohio, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2014 at the Laurels of Canton. She was born in Harrisville, WV on January 6, 1939 and was the daughter of the late James E. and Edith Virginia Parker. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Urban, Jr.,...
Beverly June Heck
Nov 23, 2014
Beverly "Bev" J. Heck, age 80 passed away on November 23, 2014. She was born on March 21, 1934 to the late George and Alice (Eisenbrei) Schmidt. She was a 1952 graduate of Washington High School. She married Robert "Bob" E. Heck on June 20, 1953 and they shared 52 years until his passing in 2005. Bev was an...
Patricia J. Conley
Nov 23, 2014
Patricia J. "Lintner" Conley, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Affinity Medical Center. She was born September 18, 1932, to the parents of Adolph (Tate) and Dorothy Lintner. She was a 1950 graduate of Navarre High School. On September 12, 1953 she married Clarence J. Conley, Jr. They just celebrated 61 years of marriage. In 1950 she...
Emilio Gonzalez
Nov 22, 2014
Emilio Gonzalez, age 91 of Massillon passed away November 22, 2014. He was born June 24, 1923 in Madrid, Spain. Emilio came to the US in 1957, and was a self-employed carpenter & builder. He enjoyed anything he could build with his hands. His greatest joy was his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Manuela Gonzalez...
Doris Hattery Graybill
Nov 22, 2014
Doris (Hattery) Graybill, 81 of Massillon, passed away on November 22, 2014 at Affinity Medical Center. She was born on February 12, 1933 in Massillon and was the daughter of the late John and Bertha (Scheefer) Hattery. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, East Congregation. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death...
Betty Jean Harries
Nov 21, 2014
Betty Jean Harries age 91, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2014. She was born in Steubenville on June 22, 1923 to the late Harry and Mary Ellen Schoppe. She married James T. Harries on September 13, 1947 and they shared 61 years together until his passing in 2008. Betty was a homemaker. She is survived by her children...
Edward J. Langenfeld
Nov 21, 2014
Edward J. Langenfeld, age 91 passed away November 21, 2014. He was born July 6, 1923 in Massillon to the late Edward & Anna (Zeismer) Langenfeld. He served in the Pacific with the Army during WWII. He was a life member of the Massillon Elks & VFW Post #123. He was the owner 'Eddie's Bait & Tackle Shop at...
Vicki Ann Blackford
Nov 20, 2014
Vicki Ann Blackford, 58, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was born in Massillon on October 14, 1956 to the late Richard and Doris (Burke) Hoffner. She was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1975 and was employed at Gorrell Elementary School as a cook. Vicki's life was centered on her...
Paul Eugene Sonnhalter, Sr.
Nov 20, 2014
Paul Eugene Sonnhalter, Sr., age 80, of Massillon, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2014 at Affinity Hospital in Massillon. Paul was born on November 2, 1934 in Massillon, the son of Paul Sonnhalter and Edna (Forney) Sonnhalter. Paul was a lifelong resident of Massillon. Paul served his country during the Korean conflict as a United States Marine. He loved...
Richard "Bill" W. Brown
Nov 19, 2014
Richard W. "Bill" Brown, age 91 passed away on November 19, 2014. He was born in Uhrichsville, OH on March 9, 1923 to the late Raymond and Ruth (Baltzell) Brown. He was a 1941 graduate of Canton-McKinley High School and attended The Ohio State University Bill married Bess Rizos on June 06, 1954 and they shared 58 wonderful years...
Linda Diane Mugrage
Nov 19, 2014
Linda Diane (Hall) Mugrage, 61, beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother died peacefully on November 19, 2014; surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Canton to the late Velma & Walter Hall and was a lifelong resident of the area. Linda graduated from Canton South High School in 1971. Linda had worked as a sales clerk for...
