Eugene Irvin Yost
Aug 9, 2014
Eugene I. Yost, 85 of Jackson Twp., passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014 at his residence. He was born on January 20, 1929 in Massillon the son of Irvin and Bertha (Loch) Yost. Gene was a U. S. Army veteran, proudly serving his country during the Korean War. He was a 1947 graduate of Washington High School and played...
George Ira Stafford
Aug 8, 2014
George Ira Stafford, age 70 of Massillon, OH, passed away on August 8, 2014, after an extended illness. George was born on June 24, 1944 in Corinth, MS to parents, Hudie and Ethel Stafford. After leaving the military, George began working in the manufacturing industry for a number of years. Following that industry, he entered in to the retail...
Edward J. Piaskowski
Aug 7, 2014
Edward J. Piaskowski, 77, of Jackson Twp., passed away Thursday, August 7, 2014. Edward was born on April 6, 1937 in Shenandoah, PA, the son of Enoch and Nellie (Borcufsky) Piaskowski. He was a devout Catholic. Ed retired from Babcock & Wilcox where he was an engineer for over 40 years and received the 'Engineering Honors Award'. Ed enjoyed...
Joyce Odette Vogley
Aug 2, 2014
Joyce Odette Vogley took her place in Heaven on August 2nd 2014 as Gods Irish Angel. Joyce lived life to the fullest with a rare vigorous energy. She was always involved in something and always on the go. Joyce was known for her straight forward personality and incredibly infectious character. She enjoyed Polka dancing although her greatest passion-her greatest...
Christine A. "Teeny" Harder
Jul 31, 2014
Christine A. "Teeny" Harder, age 72 of Massillon passed away July 31, 2014 following an 11 month battle with colon cancer. Chris was born in Massillon on January 11, 1942 to the late Gus & Olga Pachis (Sarianides). She was a 1959 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. Chris was sassy, artistic, loyal, stubborn, fun-loving, creative, witty, loud, friendly,...
B. Collin Borell
Jul 29, 2014
B. Collin Borell, 27, of Canal Fulton, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at Union Hospital, Dover. He was born in Canton on June 26, 1987. Collin graduated from Fairless High School, Class of 2005, received his Associate of Arts in music production from Stark State and received his Bachelors of Science in Education from Kent State University...
Jan Kathrine (Godagidis) Gentile
Jul 29, 2014
Jan K. (Godagidis) Gentile, age 57, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. Jan was born to Dorothy (Elliott) and the late Harry Godagidis on May 05, 1957 in Canton. Jan worked in the medical field for the last 15 years and was working at Alliance Imaging at the time of her passing. She loved spending time with her...
Leroy Seese
Jul 27, 2014
Leroy Seese, age 78 passed away on July 27, 2014. He was born in Massillon to the late Upton and Elise Seese on April 12, 1936. He was employed at Republic Steel for many years. He served in the National Guard for several years. Leroy loved to go fishing with his son, watching Western movies, The Demolition Derby and...
Dorothy M. "Dottie" Edwards
Jul 26, 2014
Dorothy Mae "Dottie" (Bremkamp) Edwards, 89 of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2014. She was born in Massillon on April 2, 1925 and was the daughter of the late Albert and Bertha (Hofer) Bremkamp. Dottie was a graduate of Washington High School and then went on to work as a secretary in the Massillon School system She...
Roland W. Heisser
Jul 26, 2014
Roland W. 'Chunk' Heisser, age 87, of Jackson Twp passed away at his home July 26, 2014. Rolly was born July 10, 1927 in Massillon to the late William & Hilda (Ruch) Heisser. He was a 1945 graduate of Washington High School and served in the Navy at the close of WW II. Chunk retired from D & A...
Richard D. Fetzer
Jul 26, 2014
Richard D. "Rick" Fetzer, 61 of Jackson Twp., passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born in Massillon on March 12, 1953 and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Jackson High School in 1971. He went on to work at the Independent for 15 years and for the United Way of...
Gail E. Janiak
Jul 24, 2014
Gail E. Janiak, 71, of Massillon, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at Mercy Hospital, following an extended illness. She was born in Massillon on December 9, 1942 to the late Beede "Bud" and Faye Kathleen (Lyons) Randolph. Gail enjoyed life. Her passions included camping, traveling, bingo, cooking and traveling around Amish country with...
William "Pop" H. Hattery
Jul 23, 2014
William "Pop" Hattery, 95, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, following a brief illness. He was born on May 14, 1919 in Cleveland to Pete and Bessie Hattery. Pop was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Faye and seven brothers and sisters. He leaves behind three children, Sandi (John) Brakus of Canton,...
Richard A. Smith
Jul 23, 2014
Richard A. "Dick" Smith, 82 of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at the Inn at University Village. He was born in Massillon on November 8, 1931 and was the son of the late Walter Richard and Mabel Eliza (Weisgarber) Smith. Dick served his country with the U.S. Marines during the Korean Conflict. He retired from the...
Alma Denise Winkler
Jul 23, 2014
Alma Denise Winkler died at her home at age 58 on the morning of Wednesday, July 23, 2014 surrounded by love and prayer from family and friends. She was independent and feisty and strong until the very end. Alma's passing was beautiful and quiet and peaceful and full of love for her two daughters Sara and Amber. Alma was...
Worthy Joseph "Joe" Cottrill
Jul 23, 2014
Worthy Joseph "Joe" Cottrill, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at home with his wife Kathy, family and friends by his side, with special mention of friend Jeff Derr, who prayed by his side with Pastor Stephen Kimbrel of North Industry Christian Church after "hanging tough" with his courageous battle. Joe was born on February 02, 1956 in...
Joseph H. Stephen
Jul 22, 2014
Joseph H. Stephen, 80, passed away peacefully at home on July 22, 2014 following a 2 ½ year battle with bladder cancer. Born in Barnesville, OH Joe was the youngest of 13 children of Milton and Anna (Jeffers) Stephen. Schooled at Barnesville High and Kent State University, Joe retired from the Hoover Co. in 1996 as superintendent at the...
Brandon M. Jasinski
Jul 22, 2014
Brandon M. Jasinski, 23 of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Brandon was born on June 12, 1991 in Massillon the son of Rick Jasinski and Ruth M. Hambach. He was a talented singer and song writer. His music was show cased in various places. He was known as 'BLAZ-E'. A loving son, father, grandson, brother,...
Garee L. Daniska
Jul 21, 2014
Garee L. Daniska, age 57 of Jackson Twp passed away suddenly Monday at her home. Garee was born January 4, 1957 in Columbus to James & Janice (Peters) Giovanini. She was raised in Alliance and graduated from Alliance High School in 1975, then graduated from Mount Union University (1979) and Akron University. Garee was the corporate treasurer for Myers...
Steve Yablonski
Jul 21, 2014
Steve Yablonski, age 89 of Massillon passed away Monday July 21, 2014 at Aultman's Compassionate Care Center. Steve was born August 9, 1924 in Canton to the late Thomas & Mary Yablonski and was a graduate of McKinley High School. During World War II, he served in the Army in Europe. Steve retired as a supervisor for Timken Roller...
