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Alice M. Merritt
Feb 24, 2012
Alice M. Merritt, age 72 of Massillon, passed away Friday, February 24, 2012 at Amherst Meadows. Alice was born on February 12, 1940 in Massillon the daughter of the late Alex and Flossie (Johnston) Abraham. Alice lived in the area her entire life and was a 1958 graduate of Central Catholic High School. She enjoyed working on cross word...
Elizabeth M. Farrar
Feb 24, 2012
Elizabeth M. "Betty" Farrar, 88 of Massillon, died on Friday, February 24, 2012 at Bethany Nursing Home in Canton. She was born on April 7, 1923 in Wooster, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Harold and Bertha (Radtka) Swartz. Betty was a lifelong member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, where she was active in many areas of...
Jack Miller
Feb 24, 2012
Jack Miller passed quietly in his sleep, on February 24, 2012, Jack T. Miller went to meet his Lord. He was preceded in death by wives, Irene Maupin, Agnes Lieser and Donna M. Miller. Jack is survived by his only child, Bob and wife Hilda, four granddaughters, 10 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Jack was the son of...
Frederick W. Strauss
Feb 23, 2012
Frederick W. Strauss, age 85 of Perry Township, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Affinity Medical Center. Frederick was born on July 17, 1926 in California, PA the son of the late Andrew and Anna (Moser) Strauss. Frederick was a WWII Army veteran and served in the Rainbow Division in Germany. He was an agent for the Metropolitan...
Pat Lee Singleton
Feb 23, 2012
Pat Lee Singleton age 84 of Canton passed February 23, 2012. He was born May 1, 1927 in Yazoo City, MS to the late Ed & Patsy (Wright) Singleton and move to Canton, OH in 1944. He retired from Canton Castings. He enjoyed bowling, cooking and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by three wives,...
Carolyn Jean Patterson
Feb 22, 2012
Carolyn Jean Patterson, 73 passed away on Wednesday February 22, 2012. surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her own home. Carolyn was born on July 23, 1938 in Ripley WV to the late Milford E. Sargent and Gatha M. (Ferguson) Sargent. She had resided in Massillon most of her life. Carolyn loved the outdoors and was...
Ethel A. Wingrove
Feb 21, 2012
Ethel A. Wingrove, 68 of Massillon, unexpectedly went to be with the angels on February 21, 2012 at Affinity Hospital. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on October 14, 1943. She moved to the Massillon area in 1977. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She always loved the time spent with her family. She had a...
Loretta Turner Russell
Feb 21, 2012
Loretta Turner Russell, age 74 of Massillon passed away February 21, 2012. Loretta was born November 23, 1937 in Massillon to the late Edward & Wilma (Robinson) Grier. She was a 1956 graduate of Washington High School and had been employed at the Massillon State Hospital. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two husbands,...
Henry Gresham
Feb 21, 2012
Henry Josh Gresham, 84, formerly of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at Hillcrest Hospital, Mayfield Heights, following an extended illness. He was born in Montgomery, Alabama, on April 29, 1928, to Leanna and Fleming Gresham. He was an avid golfer who played in numerous professional golf tournaments. Henry retired from Republic...
Paul R. Barron
Feb 20, 2012
Paul R. Barron, age 39 of Massillon, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 20, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio. He was born on May 19, 1972 in Euclid, Ohio and was the son of Larry R. Barron and the late Phoebe L. (Miller) Barron. Paul especially loved spending time with his children outdoors fishing, hunting and camping....
James O. Mckelvey
Feb 20, 2012
James O. McKelvey, age 85, passed away Monday, February 20, 2012 at his resdience. Jim was born September 26, 1926 at Shadyside, Ohio to the late George & Oma (McMillen) McKelvey. He was a graduate of Perdue University with a degree in chemical engineering and served in the Navy. Jim had worked for the former Griscom-Russell Co, Goodyear Tire...
Eleanor Louise Kelly
Feb 19, 2012
Eleanor L. Kelly, aged 88 passed away on February 19, 2012. She was born in Canton on November 18, 1923 to the late Homer and Mary Elizabeth (Nettro) Morland. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon. She proudly served her country in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. Eleanor worked for the Massillon State Hospital for 30...
Paul Hilliard Degarmo
Feb 19, 2012
Paul Hilliard DeGarmo, 88, passed on peacefully on February 19, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Niles Ohio on February 15, 1924 to the late Paul A. and Anna H. DeGarmo. Paul was an avid swimmer, Eagle Scout and a lover of all animals, especially his dogs. He was a 1941 graduate of Canton McKinley...
Harry R. Hickman
Feb 19, 2012
Harry Hickman, age 81 of Massillon, passed away Sunday at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 1, 1930 in Coal Ridge, OH to the late Harry & Maggie (Way) Hickman and lived in Massillon since 1964. He served as a paratrooper in the Army and received an honorable discharge. In 1989 Harry retired from...
James M. Ewing
Feb 19, 2012
James M. Ewing, age 90 of Massillon, died on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at the Laurels of Massillon. He was born on April 13, 1921 in Hanoverton, Ohio and was the son of the late Earl and Ruby (Temple) Ewing. He retired from Southeastern Equipment. For many years, Jim and his wife were active with the Gideon's. He was...
Mary Montini
Feb 18, 2012
Mary Montini age 90 of Massillon passed away Saturday at Rose Lane. Mary was born April 2, 1921 in Massillon to the late Mike & Susan (Jurco) Halco. Mary retired from Ecko Housewares. She liked spending time with her daughters and their children. Mary enjoyed shopping and eating out with her family. In addition to her parents she was...
Bobby` L. Harper
Feb 17, 2012
Bobby L. Harper, 73, of Massillon, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 17, 2012, following an extended illness. He was born in Webster Springs, WV on April 27, 1938 to the late Rufus H. and Ora M. Westfall Harper. Bobby was the Assistant Manager and Tailor at Howard's Clothing, and was a veteran of...
Wanetta Rogers
Feb 16, 2012
Wanetta Rogers, age 73 of Massillon, died on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Aultman Hospital. She was born on January 1, 1939 in Calhoun County, WV and was the daughter of the late Cecil and Nellie Sampson. Wanetta retired from Heinz Foods in Massillon following 27 years of service. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Carrie Margaret Kreiger
Feb 15, 2012
Carrie Margaret Kreiger age 98 of North Lawrence passed away February 15, 2012. Carrie was born February 20, 1913 in East Greenville to the late Frederic & Angela (Mertes) Harig. A lifelong resident of East Greenville Carrie was known for her love of life and gregarious personality. She touched everyone around her with her sense of humor and quick...
Barbara Jean Owens
Feb 15, 2012
Barbara J. Owens, 72 surrounded by her family, went home to be with the Lord on February 15, 2012. She was born the 10th of 11 sibblings in Yazoo City, Mississippi, on September 11, 1939 to the late William Clifton Vincent and Willie (Ward) Vincent. Barbara was employed by Camelot Music for over 20 years until her retirement. She...
