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Lessie W. Myricks
Mar 4, 2011
Lessie W. Myricks went home to be with the Lord on March 4, 2011. She was born on April 9, 1915 in Montgomery, Alabama to the late Lemmon and Lucinda Hogan Walker. Lessie moved to Massillon in 1929 and following the death of her parents she became the caretaker for her infant brother Robert, raising him as her own....
Ralph L. Gutshall
Mar 3, 2011
Ralph L. Gutshall, age 72, a devoted father and family man, passed away March 3, 2011 at Aultman Hospital. Ralph truly loved and cherished his family. He always regarded his friends and customers as part of his extended family and loved them as such. He was extremely proud of his Irish heritage and thoroughly enjoyed a visit to Ireland...
Norma J. Thomas
Mar 2, 2011
Norma J. Thomas, age 83 of Dalton, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at the Laurels of Massillon. Norma was born on May 31, 1927 in Dover the daughter of Nell and Edgar Simon. Norma was a graduate of Washington High School. She was employed as a legal secretary for Ralph Kinsey and Robert Shedlarz of Navarre for 40...
Pamela A. Negulis
Mar 2, 2011
Pamela A. Negulis, age 56 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2011. She was born on December 15, 1954 in Canton the daughter of the late Donald R. and Helen L. (Tingler) Norris. Pamela was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a 1973 graduate of Washington High School and was a member of the marching band....
Kim C. Cooper-Friedrich
Feb 28, 2011
Kim C. Cooper-Friedrich age 49 of Massillon passed away Monday February 28, 2011 at Aultman Hospital after a 3 month illness. Kim was born January 21, 1962 in Dover, OH to Gene & Dorothy (Eggan) Cooper and lived most of her life in the Richville-Massillon area. Kim will be remembered as a great mother and friend; she was very...
Jeanette Shaffer
Feb 27, 2011
Jeanette (Randolph) Shaffer, age 59 of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2011 at Affinity Medical Center. She was born on March 20, 1951 in Huntington, WV and was the daughter of the late George and Blanche (Fink) Randolph. Jeanette was a hairdresser and worked at Ron Karl’s Salon for 25 years before opening her own shop, Classic...
Dorothy E. Patterson
Feb 27, 2011
Dorothy E. Patterson, age 79 of Massillon, died on Sunday, February 27, 2011 at the Hanover House in Perry Township. She was born on October 2, 1931 in Massillon and was the daughter of the late Charles and Helen Dickey. Dorothy was a 1949 graduate of Washington High School. She went on to work in the home health care...
Mary Jane Bach
Feb 26, 2011
The Lord has taken one of his angels, Mary Jane Bach, age 75, home to be with him. She passed at home Saturday, February 26th early in the morning surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Claysville, PA, the daughter of the Charles J. Carter and Jane Marie Royer, she was a lifelong resident of Massillon. Mary Jane devoted...
Michael Galant
Feb 20, 2011
Michael Galant, age 74, of Massillon, passed away Feb. 20, 2011, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born May 22, 1936 in Altoona, PA, the son of Michael and Cecilia (Kaczor) Galant, who preceded him in death. On May 14, 1960, he was married to Matilda Findish, and they shared 50 wonderful years of marriage. Mr....
Robert A. Grey
Feb 20, 2011
Robert A. Grey, age 76 of Massillon, died on Sunday, February 20, 2011 at Affinity Medical Center. He was born on September 26, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio and was the son of the late Arthur and Dorothy (Ebding) Grey. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict from 1954-56. After his honorable discharge from...
William G. Mastreano
Feb 18, 2011
William G. “Bill” Mastreano, age 96 of Massillon, passed away Friday, February 18, 2011 following a brief illness. William was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during WWII. He worked at Perry Rubber Co. retiring in 1985 after 27 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus – 4th Degree....
Gerald L. Shafrath Sr.
Feb 16, 2011
Gerald L. Shafrath Sr. age 70 of Massillon passed away Wednesday Feb. 16, 2011 at Affinity Medical Center. He was born Oct. 3, 1940 in Richville to the late Austin & Leona (Sheetz) Shafrath. For the past 30 years he owned and operated Jer’s Pizza in Brewster. Jerry will be remembered for his love of Elvis and Tom Jones,...
Joseph E. White
Feb 13, 2011
Joseph E. White ( Whitey ) our devoted Father, Grandpa, brother and friend left this earth peacefully to be re-united with his beloved wife Twila and live forever with Jesus Christ his Savior on February 13, 2011. Joe was born January 25, 1927 in Lake Hope, Ohio to the late Howard and Beulah White. He graduated from Washington High...
Arlene J. Ritter
Feb 13, 2011
Arlene J. Ritter, age 80 of Massillon, died on Sunday, February 13, 2011 at Rose Lane Health Care Center. She was born on January 2, 1931 in Massillon and was the daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Jacobs) Bertels. She was a lifetime member of the Tiger Town Boat & Ski Club. Along with her parents, she was...
Thomas L. Ramsey
Feb 11, 2011
Thomas L. Ramsey, age 89 of Massillon, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2011 at Brewster Parke Convalescent Center surrounded by his family. He was born in Massillon on February 26, 1921 and was the son of the late Charles and Ada (Baker) Ramsey. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S Army. In 1982,...
Betty J. Holmes
Feb 10, 2011
Betty J. Holmes, age 83 of Dover passed away Thursday, February 10, 2011 after a short illness at Union Hospital, Dover, OH. She was born August 11, 1927 in Washington, PA to the late Andrew & Elizabeth (King) Yavoich. Most of her life was spent in the Canton-Navarre area. Betty retired in 1983 from Aultman Hospital after many years...
Christian R. 'Rudy' Grunder
Feb 9, 2011
Christian R. “ Rudy,” Grunder, 77, passed away Feb. 9, 2011, in Massillon. Rudy was born August 1,1933, in Apple Creek, Ohio to Christ and Mary(Church) Grunder. On March 2,1957, he was married to Barbara Greenfelder, with whom he shared 53 years of marriage. He was a proud graduate of Massillon High School, Class of 1952, and played for...
Joyce R. Knapp
Feb 8, 2011
Joyce R. Knapp, age 78 of Massillon, died at her home on Tuesday, February 8, 2011. She was born in Waverly, Ohio on March 16, 1932 and was the daughter of the late Jacob and Eliza (Herbert) Schilling. In 1950, Joyce graduated from Washington High School. She had worked as a waitress at Freig’s and Kardohely’s Restaurants. She enjoyed...
Andrew S. Pelger
Feb 8, 2011
Andrew S. Pelger, of Massillon, husband, father, and grandfather passed away just four days before his 92nd birthday. Andrew was born on February 12, 1919 in Canton the son of the late John and Regina (Maurer) Pelger. Andrew lived in the area his entire life. He was a United States Marine Corp veteran serving during WWII in the South...
Ethel Mae Snodgrass
Feb 8, 2011
Ethel Mae Snodgrass, 96 of Massillon, went to be with her Lord and Savior, whom she loved and lived for on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at the Hospitality House in Perry Township. She was born on March 31, 1914 in Massillon and was the daughter of the late John and Ethel (Miller) Beadle. She was a member of Wesleyan...
