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Lorraine S. Wertz
Jan 31, 2014
Lorraine S. Wertz passed away Friday, January 31, 2014 at Affinity Medical Center after a two month illness. She was born on October 10, 1927 in Evanston, IL to the late Arthur and Lena (Watson) Nehrlich. She married Robert "Bob" Wertz on March 1, 1947. He preceded her in death in 2005. She retired from Ekco Housewares after 25...
Jack R. "Grandpa" Shearer
Jan 29, 2014
Jack R. "Grandpa" Shearer, 86 passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was born in Canton on August 13, 1927 to the late Nelson and Ester (Roth) Shearer. Jack attended Avondale Elementary and was a member of the class of 1945 at Lehman High School. After serving two years in the Navy and attending...
William C. Smith
Jan 29, 2014
William C. Smith, age 56 of Massillon passed away January 29, 2014 at his residence. He was born November 12, 1957 in Akron to the late Samuel & Elnora (Williams) Smith. He attended Word of Liberty Church. He is survived by twelve siblings: Lorenzo Lathem, Jerome (Venessa) Smith, Deborah (Wallace) McNary, Chris Smith, Michael Smith and his wife Dovie...
Mary C. Brattin
Jan 29, 2014
Mary C. Brattin, 81, of Massillon, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 29, 2014. Mary was born on March 8, 1932 in Massillon the daughter of John and Gertrude (Shilling) Kirven. Mary was a lifelong resident of Massillon. She married her husband Donald L. Brattin in 1949 and honeymooned in the scenic beauty at Yellowstone National Park. She loved crocheting...
Robert W. Nordhaus
Jan 29, 2014
Robert W. Nordhaus, age 89 of Massillon passed away January 29, 2014 at his home with his family at his side. Bob was born January 26, 1925 in Dennmark, WI to the late Herman & Frances (Bromberg) Nordhaus. He received an honorable discharge from the US Navy. Bob & his family moved to Massillon in 1956. He retired from...
Nancy C. Graber
Jan 29, 2014
Nancy C. Graber, age 80 of Massillon, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 29, 2014 after a brief illness. She was born on July 7, 1933 in Massillon. She graduated from Washington High School, class of 1951. Nancy was married to Harold Graber on May 24, 1952. They were married for 61 years. Nancy worked as a teller at...
Ernest E. Sellers
Jan 28, 2014
Ernest E. "Bud" Sellers, age 86 of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. He was born on April 6, 1927 in Pennsboro, WV and was the son of the late Kenner and Dessie (Fluharty) Sellers. Bud was drafted in to the U.S. Army on July 21, 1945, he served in Germany during World War II and was...
James "Texas Jim" Kemper Duvall
Jan 26, 2014
James Kemper Duvall, 88, of Massillon passed away on January 26, 2014. Jim was born in Lost Creek, WV. He married Patricia Westrick July 4, 1953, she survives him. They have two daughters, Robin (Patrick) Sweany of Alabama and Michelle Duvall of Massillon. Together they have 4 grandchildren: Barry, Brandy, Scott, and Augustine in addition, they have 11 great-grandchildren...
William J. Algeri
Jan 26, 2014
William J. Algeri, age 59, of Massillon passed away at his home of natural causes. He was born November 26, 1954 in Massillon to the late Biagio & Catherine (Hollendursky) Algeri. He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. Bill was employed at Irwin Steel and Superior Dairy. He is survived by his wife Helen Algeri. Two daughters:...
Virginia Lee Sumption
Jan 25, 2014
Virginia Lee Sumption, age 56 of Mt. Vernon, OH passed away Saturday. Virginia was born May 2, 1957 in Canton to the late James Carl & Mabel (Ackerman) Sumption. A child with Down Syndrome, her heart grew as she grew older. Her family have wonderful memories of her laughing and smiling. She loved chocolates, going out to eat and...
Marilynn A. Williamson
Jan 25, 2014
Marilynn A. Williamson (Doty) passed away peacefully Saturday, January 25, 2014, with her family at her side. She was born March 1, 1937 in Lakeville, OH to Hugle and Lucille Doty. She graduated from Loudonville High School in 1954 as valedictorian. Marilynn graduated from Kent State University with a degree in deaf education. While at Kent, she was active...
Kathryn A. Farkas
Jan 24, 2014
Kathryn A. Farkas, age 62 of Kimbolton, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, January 24, 2014. Kathryn was born on April 3, 1951 in Canton the daughter of the late Eddie and Mary Lou 'Susie' (McCallin) Antonacci. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1969 graduate of Perry High School. She worked...
Sandra L. Yakubisin
Jan 24, 2014
Sandra L. (Greig) Yakubisin. We lost Sandy after a long and courageous battle with cancer on January 24, 2014. While we lost her in body; her love, memories, spirit, and zest for life will live on with her family, friends, and coworkers. Sandy was born in Akron, Ohio on August 10, 1947. She will be especially missed by her...
Marsha Kay Fowler
Jan 24, 2014
Marsha Kay Fowler, age 66 of Canton, passed away Friday, January 24, 2014. Marsha was born in Canton, of the late Charles and Janice (Nehlen) Laschinske. She was married to William H. Fowler for 48 years and had 1 daughter, Kristine Fowler-Geis. After serving as an LPN at Aultman Hospital, she finished her career with Aultcare. She adored her...
Frank O. Bader
Jan 24, 2014
Frank O. Bader, age 47 of Massillon passed away peacefully with his family at his side at Community Hospice. Frank was born November 25, 1966 to Richard L. & Darlene (DelVecchio) Bader. He was a 1985 graduate of Central Catholic High School and attended Hocking Technical College for 2 years. For 22 years he has been a carpenter with...
Terry W. Baltzer
Jan 23, 2014
We praise God for the life of Terry Baltzer who was born on March 13, 1947 and went to his heavenly home on January 23, 2014. Terry passionately loved his Lord and Savior with all of his heart and served Him faithfully, pastoring the Lexington United Methodist Church in Alliance. He retired from Jackson Local Schools. He also enjoyed...
Grace M Feriance
Jan 23, 2014
Grace M. Feriance, age 88 passed away on January 23, 2014. She was born in Massillon on August 18, 1925 to the late Cono and Mary (Stang) Turchio . She was a graduate of Washington High School. She was married to John Feriance until his passing on November 18, 1997. Grace retired as a Private Contractor for the U.S....
Judy S. Debos
Jan 22, 2014
Judy S. DeBos, age 60, of Wilmot, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2014. Judy was born on July 24, 1953 in Massillon, the daughter of the late Harley and Mildred (Hattery) Thompson. She was a longtime resident of the area. Judy enjoyed sewing, cooking and baking especially the popcorn balls. Along with her parents she was preceded in death...
Regina Mcguire
Jan 21, 2014
Regina Rae McGuire, age 59, of Canton, a dedicated wife and mother went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 21, 2014. She was at home surrounded by her family. She was born on September 29, 1954, in Plantsville to the late Franklin and Miriam Eloise (Tate) Mayle. At age twelve, her family moved to Canton. Regina...
Donald "Red" Eugene Lowther
Jan 20, 2014
Donald "Red" Lowther. Red was called home by his Lord and Savior on Monday January 20th, 2014. He was born in Massillon and graduated from Washington High School in 1949. He served in the United States Army from 1951 until 1953. He retired from Republic Steel after 35 years in 1982. Red was married to Esther Van Lanen on...
