Irene Bucci
Oct 6, 2013
Irene Bucci, age 96 passed away on October 06, 2013. She was born in Massillon on August 03, 1917 to the late Joseph and Lila Bursey. She was a 1935 graduate of Washington High School. She married Albert J. Bucci on June 10, 1939 and they spent 67 wonderful years together until his passing on October 10, 2006. She...
Jeffrey D. Warstler, Jr.
Oct 5, 2013
Major Jeffrey D. Warstler, Jr., United States Army, 39 passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2013 following an extended illness. He was surrounded by his loving family. Jeff was a graduate of Tuslaw High School, Class of 1993, received his B.A. in English from Miami University, M. A. in Human Resources from Boston University, and his M.B.A. from Weber...
Larry D. Farley
Oct 4, 2013
Larry D. Farley, of North Lawrence, departed this world on October 4, after a brief illness. Born October 16th, 1938, in Warford, WV, Larry was a 1956 graduate of Hinton High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1957-63. Larry moved to Massillon and worked 44 years at Republic Steel, retiring in 1998. In 1961, Larry...
Janice M. Laschinske
Oct 2, 2013
Janice M. Laschinske, 87 of Canton passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2013 at St. Luke Lutheran Home, following an extended illness. She was born in Canton on July 12, 1926 to the late Fred and Dorothy (McAmmon) Nehlen. She was a member of the Eagles, Ladies Auxillary. Janice was a dedicated and loving mother and grandmother. She is...
Richard M. Ferrell, Jr.
Oct 2, 2013
Richard M. Ferrell, Jr., 52, of Massillon passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his family. Richard was born on July 5, 1961 in Massillon the son of Richard M. Ferrell and Juanita (Lyons) Sarver. He was lifelong resident of the area and a 1981 graduate of Washington High School. In his spare time he...
Darlene Mae Berquist
Oct 1, 2013
Darlene Mae Berquist, age 72, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, Tuesday morning October 1, 2013. Darlene was born on June 16, 1941 in Massillon to the late William and Elva (Bishop) Migge. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1959 graduate of Washington High School. She worked in retail and then had a career...
Michael "Mike" P. Sowards
Sep 30, 2013
Michael" Mike" P. Sowards, 55, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2013 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center following an extended illness. Mike was born in Massillon on October 11, 1957 to the late Paul J. Sowards, and Alice I. (Stewart) Sowards of Massillon. He was a 1977 graduate of Washington High School and worked for the Heinz until his...
Jayden Scott Niehaus
Sep 30, 2013
Jayden Scott Niehaus the infant son of Felicia Shilling and Josh Scott Niehaus passed away Monday at Summa Medical Center in Akron. In addition to his parents his grandparents: Buffie May, Jarrod Shilling and Robin Canterbury. Great grandparents are: Connie Hart, Dennis May Jr., Becky Spires, Sandra Shilling and Don & Virginia Shilling. A service of Hope will be...
Joseph "Joe" Paul Loretto Sr.
Sep 29, 2013
Joseph P. Loretto Sr., age 91 passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2013 at Aultman Compassionate Care. He was born on December 6, 1921 in Navarre to the late James and Florence (Cincinat) Loretto. He married Mary Lou Yurchenko on March 9, 1946, and they spent 67 wonderful years together. She survives him. Joe served his country during World...
Abigail King
Sep 28, 2013
Abigail King, one of God's tiniest little angels went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 26, 2013. She leaves to cherish her memory her parents Jeffrey King and Kalia Hastings , her brothers, sisters, grandparents; Joyce King, Robert Craig and Delores Miller, aunts, uncles and host of other relatives. A graveside service will be held on...
Donato Basso
Sep 28, 2013
Donato Basso, age 68 of Jackson Township, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born on February 16, 1945 in Biccari, Fg. Italy and was the son of the late Guiseppe and Crestina (Petrucelli) Basso. He retired from Crown, Cork and Seal where he was a bailer. Donato was a member of St....
Mary Schario
Sep 28, 2013
Mary Ellen (Hull) Schario, age 57 of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Meadow Wind Health Care Center. She was born on June 3, 1957 in Massillon and was the daughter of the late Don and Gertrude (Potts) Hull. Mary graduated from Washington High School in 1975. She worked in the family's business, the former Hull's...
Jeffrey "Jeff" L. (Jeavons) Wiencek
Sep 28, 2013
Jeffrey L. (Jeavons) Wiencek age 38 passed away surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born on February 13, 1975 to Jeffrey S. Jeavons and Delores F. Reichgott. Jeff worked as an Auto Mechanic, finishing his career at Discount Tire. In his spare time he enjoyed barbequing, Roman Candle fights, shooting pool and spending time with his...
Josephine Jessie Mae Brown
Sep 27, 2013
Josephine Jessie Mae Brown, 78, went home to be with the Lord Our God on September 27, 2013 at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Eustis, Florida on August 26, 1935. She was a faithful member of Morningstar United Holy Church and she loved and respected her pastor. She was preceded in death by...
Billy B. Burns
Sep 24, 2013
Billy B. Burns, age 81 of Massillon, went home to be the Lord on Tuesday, September 24, 2013. He was born on April 12, 1932 in Morgantown, WV and was the son of the late James Albert and Emma (Hilpert) Burns. Billy was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with the U.S. Army. He retired from Republic Engineered...
Richard F. Shannon
Sep 22, 2013
Richard F. Shannon, age 86 of Jackson Twp passed away September 22, 2013 at his residence. Dick was born July 19, 1927 in Massillon to the late Solomon & Mary (Saba) Shannon. He was a 1945 graduate of Washington High School. Dick served with the Army in the Korean Conflict and received an honorable discharge. In 2007 he retired...
Doris Evelyn Heck
Sep 21, 2013
Doris Evelyn Heck, 94, of Jackson Township, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2013. Doris was born on January 7, 1919 in Canton, the daughter of the late George and Mathilde (Derby) Petersen. Doris was a lifelong resident of the area. She worked at Diano Supply Cement Company for 30 years as their office manager where she was accepted as...
Darrelyn M. Bursey
Sep 18, 2013
Darrelyn M. Bursey, age 84 of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at Meadow Wind Health Care Center. She was born on April 17, 1929 in Waterford, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Darrell and Edna (Beckett) Lewis. She was a 1947 graduate of the former Navarre High School, where she was involved choir, band,...
Leila Nerrine Steigerwald
Sep 18, 2013
On Wednesday September 18, 2013, Leila Nerrine Steigerwald ended her journey on this earth and is now in Heaven with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Nerrine was born on January 9, 1923 in Canton the daughter of the late Wilton and Grace (Meyers) Shank. She was a lifelong resident of Perry Township and retired from Echo Products in...
Curtis D. Borton
Sep 16, 2013
Curtis D. Borton, 70, formerly of North Lawrence, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2013 at Alter Care of Navarre, following an extended illness. He was born October 12, 1942 in Quaker City to the late Orville & Eva (Moore) Borton. Curtis retired from Buckeye Feed Mill, Dalton in 1992. Then he went on to his favorite job of...
