Phyllis Rae Kent
Apr 28, 2013
Phyllis Rae Kent, 90, passed away early Sunday morning, April 28, 2013, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. She was born near Bucyrus, Ohio, on August 6, 1922, to Edith and Raymond Oberlander. She was the Valedictorian of the 1940 Mt. Zion High School graduation class, and later graduated from Tiffin University. Phyllis married Dale G. Kent in...
Alvin Lawrence Miller
Apr 26, 2013
Alvin Lawrence Miller, 85 of Tuscarawas Twp., passed away Friday at his residence with his family by his side. Al was born on January 16, 1928 in Massillon to Montford and Violet (Eby) Miller. He graduated from Washington High School with the class of 1945 and was honored as a WHS Distinguished Citizen in 1998. He was a lifelong...
Rebecca Anne Johnson
Apr 26, 2013
Rebecca Anne 'Becky' Johnson, age 58, of Louisville, passed away Friday, April 26, 2013 following a lengthy illness. Becky was born on November 11, 1954 in Massillon the daughter of the late Paul and Dorothy (Costell) Snyder. She was a 1973 graduate of Jackson High School. Following graduation from Jackson High School she attended Hiram College where she received...
May Wears
Apr 25, 2013
May Wears, age 93 of Canal Fulton, died on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Rose Lane Health Care Center. She was born in Glasgow, Scotland on March 26, 1920 and was the daughter of the late Angus and Mary (Madden) Leitch. The family moved to America when she was seven. May was a member of the Akron Freewill Baptist...
C. Sue Hartwick
Apr 25, 2013
C. Sue Hartwick, age 69, surrounded by her family, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 25, 2013. Sue was born in Canton on February 1, 1944 to the late Gaza and Dora Jacobs. She attended East Canton Schools and was a graduate of Louisville High School. Sue married David Hartwick on September 24, 1966 and...
Danny L. Wagster
Apr 24, 2013
Danny L. Wagster, age 66, of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his family. Danny was born on December 24, 1946 in Akron, OH the son of the late Kenneth and Doris (Briggs) Wagster. Danny was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a United States Army veteran serving our country during...
Marilyn A. Ries
Apr 24, 2013
Marilyn A. Ries, 81, passed away Wednesday morning, April 24, 2013 following a brief illness. She was born on June 27, 1931 in Massillon to the late Ralph & Frances (Snyder) Flounders. Marilyn attended First Baptist Church, Massillon, and she retired from Ecko in 1993. She enjoyed people and never knew a stranger, loved to read and watching the...
Lois Jean Tissot
Apr 22, 2013
Lois Jean Tissot, age 77, of Tuscarawas Township, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 22, 2013. Lois was born on May 23, 1935 in Massillon the daughter of the late Andrew and Susan (Sedjo) Bednar. Lois was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1953 graduate of Washington High School. She was a co-owner of Tissot Excavating and Navarre...
Mary Jane Lucansky
Apr 22, 2013
Mary Jane Lucansky, age 87 of Jackson Twp. passed away Monday at Aultman Compassionate Care. Mary Jane was born August 19, 1925 in Alliance to the late Earl & Dessie (Nee) Unkefer. She lived most of her life in Massillon. She was employed at the former Ben Franklin Store at Amherst Shopping Center. Mary Jane was a member of...
H. "Hank" Drew Gresham
Apr 22, 2013
Henry "Hank" D. Gresham, age 56 passed away on Monday, April 22, 2013. He was born on November 08, 1956 to the late Henry and Elizabeth Gresham in Massillon, Ohio. He was a 1975 graduate of Washington High School. He was a proud member of the Massillon Tiger Football team #75. He leaves to cherish his memory his, sisters...
Donna J. Rainieri
Apr 21, 2013
Our beautiful Donna lost her courageous battle on April 21, 2013. She was a champion to the very end. She was poetry in motion and embodied the meaning of the word grace. Donna's spiritual strength and love for God was an inspiration to us all. Born June 29, 1964 Donna graduated Louisville HS and Aultman School of Nursing. She...
Vennia L. Autrey
Apr 20, 2013
Vennia L. Autrey, 67 of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2013. She was born on April 10, 1946 in Little Rock, Arkansas and was a Massillon resident for most of her life. Vennia graduated from Washington High School in 1967 and was a retired cosmetologist. She was a faithful witness of 39 years and attended the East...
Shirley J. Knight
Apr 19, 2013
Shirley J. Knight, 73 of Massillon, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2013 following a brief illness. She was born on June 8, 1939 in Massillon to the late Walter & Ruth (Brunckhart) Fitting. She was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church. She retired from Heinz in 2001 after 26 years. Shirley enjoyed , bowling, bingo, bus trips...
Helen J. Frailly
Apr 19, 2013
Helen J. (Sylvester) Frailly, age 87 of Massillon, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2013 at Amherst Meadows with her family at her side. She was born on March 29, 1926 in Wellsville, Ohio to the late Marino and Mary (Rivelle) Sylvester. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Along with her parents, she was preceded in...
C. Nellie Bickis
Apr 17, 2013
C. Nellie Bickis, age 83 of Massillon passed away Wednesday April 17, 2013 at Woodlawn Compassionate Care Center. Nellie was born August 11, 1929 in Canton to the late Charles & Lena (Wasiety) Such and graduated from Lincoln High School. In 1947 she married George Bickis. She would say she never worked a day in her life. Yet everyday...
Judith L. "Judy" Haynam
Apr 16, 2013
Judith L. (Crookston) Haynam, age 68 of Massillon, died on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Community Hospice in New Philadelphia with her family at her side. She was born in Massillon on March 18, 1945. She was preceded in death by her mother Frances Pryor and her stepfather Albun Pryor. Judy graduated from Washington High School in 1963 and...
Louis F. "Fritz" Cooper
Apr 15, 2013
Louis F. "Fritz" Cooper, age 83 of North Lawrence, OH, died on Monday, April 15, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born on October 4, 1929 in East Greenville and was the son of the late Warren F. and Mary Elizabeth (Agler) Cooper. Following his graduation from Washington High School, Fritz began working at Republic Steel. During the...
Carol Ann Frederick
Apr 14, 2013
Carol A. Frederick, age 76 passed away on April 14, 2013 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on June 28, 1936 in Canton to the late Edward Crawford and Edna (Perrott) Crawford. She was a 1954 graduate of Timken High School. Carol married Clark (Corky) A. Frederick on October 4, 1958 and they shared...
Jeffrey F. Colucy, Sr.
Apr 13, 2013
Jeffrey F. Colucy, Sr. age 71, of Perry Township, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013. Jeff was born on July 31, 1941 in Massillon the son of the late Rafael and Mildred (Samsa) Colucy. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1961 graduate of Fairless High School. He was a heavy equipment operator for many years...
Helen Louise Yelic
Apr 10, 2013
Helen Louise Yelic, age 91 passed away on April 10, 2013. She was born on May 5, 1921 in Beaver Falls, PA to the late Adam and Emma Miller. She married William Yelic Sr. and they shared 46 years together until his passing in 1985. Helen was a homemaker, who enjoyed gardening, sewing, crocheting and spending quality time with...
