James Lowder
Aug 26, 2014
James Lowder, age 77 of East Canton, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at Aultman Hospital. He was born in Greenup, KY on February 16, 1937 and was the son of the late Ralph and Esther (Bentley) Lowder. Jim worked at and retired from Republic Steel. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson...
Lucas V. Marcelli
Aug 25, 2014
Lucas V. Marcelli, age 20, perished in a tragic plane accident on August 25th in Willoughby Hills, Ohio. Born July 28, 1994, Lucas spent most of his life in Jackson Township in Massillon, Ohio. He graduated in 2013 from Jackson High School and was a member of St. Mary's Parish in Massillon, Ohio. Lucas is survived by his parents,...
Charles T. (Tom) Locke
Aug 24, 2014
Charles T. (Tom) Locke passed away on August 24 at the age of 84. Tom was born on March 5, 1930, in Dayton, Ohio to Charles and Stella Locke. He graduated from Chaminade High School and served in the Marines in Japan during the Korean conflict. When he returned home he enrolled at Ohio State University where he had...
Waltraud Dittfeld
Aug 24, 2014
Waltraud Dittfeld, age 81 passed away on August 24, 2014. She was born on June 19, 1933 in Ennigloh Kreis Henford, Germany to the late Henrich and Frieda Sudek. She married the late Karl Dittfeld on December 31, 1952. Waltraud worked for Perry Rubber for a number of years. She was a longtime member of the New Apostolic Church....
Merle A. Brinkley
Aug 23, 2014
Merle A. Brinkley, 86 of Perry Twp. passed away unexpectedly at home. He was born in Massillon on July 19, 1928 to the late Charles A. and Viola (Young) Brinkley. Merle was a veteran of both the the Navy and the Army. He had retired from Grief-Board Company. He was a member of the Eagles. He enjoyed ballroom dancing,...
Judy A. Wesie
Aug 23, 2014
Judy A. Wesie, age 73 of Massillon passed away August 23, 2014. Judy was born October 28, 1940 in Benbush, WV to the late Earl & Charlotte (White) Pennington. In 1952 her family moved to Massillon. She was an active church member all of her life. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Judy is survived by her...
Todd E. Ickes
Aug 21, 2014
Todd E. Ickes, 34, formerly of Massillon passed away in Indianapolis, IN, following a brief illness. He was born in Massillon on October 22, 1979. Todd worked for Prime Distribution, and was a professional drummer. He graduated from Washington High School, Class of 1999. Music and playing the drums was his passion, and he became an incredible musician. Todd...
Ida C. Ewing
Aug 20, 2014
Ida C. Ewing, age 85 of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at Amherst Meadows. She was born in Rhinebeck, NY on September 23, 1928 and was the daughter of the late Clarence R. and Gladys N. (Gehring) Ehrhart. Ida had previously worked at the former Massillon Psychiatric Center and Loblaw's. She had been a member of...
Frances M. Kliem
Aug 19, 2014
Frances M. Kliem, 69 of Canton, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at her residence. Fran was born on June 15, 1945 in Cleveland, the daughter of Frank and Ione Kliem. She worked for Affiliated Hospital Products – Perry Division for 30 years. Fran was a cancer survivor. She had a love for animals, especially her cats, Kitty and...
Donald Paul Berger
Aug 19, 2014
Donald Paul Berger, age 83 passed away peacefully on August 19, 2014 from pancreatic cancer in Atlanta, GA. Donald was born in Massillon Ohio on April 6, 1931. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Marion Berger and his daughter Hannah Moore. After graduating from Washington High School, Donald attended Wooster College and then The Juilliard...
Donald "Don" B. Wilkinson
Aug 17, 2014
Donald B Wilkinson, 75, of Massillon, passed away Sunday August, 17 at his home. A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00pm Wednesday, August 20 at Paquelet Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Brookfield Cemetery. Friends may call from 11:00am until 1:00pm Wednesday preceding the service. Those wishing to sign Don's guestbook may do so at www.paquelet.com....
Gina E. Adams
Aug 17, 2014
Gina E. Adams, 51, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at her home. She was born in Massillon on September 17, 1962. Gina graduated from Washington High School and was employed at Heartland Behavioral Hospital. She was dedicated to her family, friends and patients. She is survived by her mother and step-father, Lucy and Erskine...
Shawn Michael Stewart
Aug 16, 2014
Shawn Michael Stewart, age 24, was called to Heaven on August 16, 2014. He was born in Massillon on September 23, 1989 to Sean Gillam and Sue Stewart. He was a 2009 graduate of Southgate School. Shawn worked at The Workshop. He enjoyed his family, listening to music, watching TV, fireworks and ice cream. Shawn is survived by his...
Charles E. Chapman
Aug 16, 2014
Charles E. Chapman, 91, of Massillon, passed away at home following an extended illness. He was born in Huntington, WV on December 4, 1922 to the late Burl and Hattie Chapman. Charles was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from Republic Steel. He enjoyed biking, walking and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn L. (Peterson)...
Cora Lee Asbury
Aug 14, 2014
Cora Lee Asbury, 84 of Massillon quietly passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2014. She was born in Pocahontas, VA on September 13, 1929 and was the daughter of the late John Frank and Bessie Ruth (Dalton) Reedy. Cora was a beautician, who worked out of her home. She taught at the Massillon Baptist College and was involved with...
Helen Widder
Aug 13, 2014
Helen (Beanie) Widder, age 82, of Massillon passed away peacefully on August 13, 2014. Born June 7, 1932 to the late Edwin & Violet (Wetzel) McLaughlin. Helen retired from Canton Health Care after 21 years of service. She enjoyed being around family and friends, was a very giving person, and BINGO. Along with her parents, she was preceded in...
Richard M. Hayden
Aug 12, 2014
Richard M. Hayden, 72 of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2014. He was born in Massillon, Ohio on December 14, 1941 and was the son of the late Richard and Caryll Hayden. Dick was a veteran, serving with the U.S. Navy. He then went to trade school to begin his career with his business Hayden Plumbing. He...
Betty L. Knight
Aug 11, 2014
Betty L. Knight, 79, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2014 in Massillon, following a brief illness. She was born in Massillon on October 1, 1934 to the late Ralph and Hazel (Caldwell) Graybill. Betty is survived by her three children, Ernest (Joy) Knight, Thomas (Marie) Knight and Betty (Larry) Holbrook;eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a brother, Clarence (Marilyn) Graybill...
Richard "Dick" F. Hickman
Aug 9, 2014
Richard F. " Dick" Hickman,, 78, of Navarre, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at Meadow Wind Nursing Center, following an extended illness. He was born in New York, NY on March 1, 1936 to the late Franklin A. and Mary E. Hickman. Dick owned and operated Corky & Dicks Bar and was a retired car man for...
Richard T. Dugan
Aug 9, 2014
Richard T. Dugan, 62, of Massillon, passed away on August 9, 2014. He is survived by his daughter, Rickia Dugan and two brothers Troy & Calvin Dugan. At the request of the family, he will be cremated. Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory 330-833-3222
