William G. 'Gordon' Robey
May 16, 2011
William Gordon Robey died on May 16, 2011 in Aultman Hospital after a brief illness. He was born Aug. 6, 1924 in Canton, Ohio. Preceded in death by his parents, William E. and Mabel R. Robey; brother, Gerald E. Robey and sister-in-law, Martha Lou Robey. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann Austin Robey; children, David (Sancy) Robey...
David Stanton, Jr.
May 15, 2011
David Stanton, Jr., age 71 of Massillon passed away Sunday, May 15, 2011 at Meadow Wind Health Care Center. David was born on June 21, 1939 in Birmingham, AL the son of the late David and Lonnie Mae (Newman) Stanton, Sr. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Massillon. He touched those he met here in Massillon...
Loretta A. Hofacre
May 15, 2011
Loretta A. Hofacre age 74 of Massillon passed away Sunday at Affinity Medical Center. Lori was born August 21, 1936 in Massillon. She was a 1955 graduate of Central Catholic High School. For 35 years she was employed by Aultman Hospital and retired in 1999. A quiet person, who loved to read and visit with her friends from Amherst...
Shirley D. Lambert
May 15, 2011
Shirley D. Lambert, age 79 of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born on September 18, 1931 in Stanwood, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Levi and Leona (Pfister) Swonger. She was a member of Lighthouse Chapel Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Mary Ann (Kovach) Waldick
May 14, 2011
Mary Ann (Kovach)Waldick, age 86 of Perry Township, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2011. Mary Ann was born on January 24, 1925 in Massillon the daughter of the late John and Susan (Lach) Kovach. She was a lifelong resident of the area. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Johnny Kovach and infant sister...
Werner E. Dominik
May 14, 2011
Werner E. Dominik age 54 of Navarre passed away May 14, 2011 at his residence with his family at his side. Werner was born in Massillon on May 15, 1956 to Guenther & Helene (Mayser) Dominik and was a 1974 graduate of Fairless High School. He retired from maintenance at the Timken Gambranius Plant in 2009. Werner was a...
Robert G. Hastler
May 12, 2011
Robert G. Hastler age 78 of Massillon passed away Thursday May 12, 2011 at Noble Pond after a lengthy illness. Bob was born February 14, 1933 in Massillon to the late George & Clara (Young) Hastler. He was a graduate of Washington High School in 1951 and served two years with the Army in Korea. He was a carpenter...
Jasper Garrett
May 12, 2011
Jasper Garrett age 84 of Canton passed away May 12, 2011 at The Pines in Canton. Jasper was born January 10, 1927 in Newton, GA to the late Fred & Juanita (Yarn) Garrett Sr. and moved to Canton 1952. He served with the US Army and received an honorable discharge. Buddy retired from LTV Steel after 32 years of...
Avery C. Calhoun
May 11, 2011
Avery C. Calhoun, age 99 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at the Hospice Care Center in Copley. Avery was born on November 29, 1911 in Mount Pleasant, OH the son of the late Andy and Mari Anna (Terry) Calhoun. Avery worked at the Massillon State Hospital for 20 years and then started his own company, Calhoun...
Bruce F. Bleichrodt Sr.
May 11, 2011
Bruce F. Bleichrodt Sr., age 75 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at his residence surrounded by his family. Bruce was born on August 17, 1935 in Wadsworth the son of the late Fred and Mary (Lamm) Bleichrodt. He attended Cleveland State and graduated from Kent State in 1959 with a degree in teaching. Bruce retired...
David K. Pfisterer
May 11, 2011
David K. Pfisterer age 73 of Massillon went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Dave was born May 6, 1938 in Canton to the late Virgil & Martha (Berring) Pfisterer. He was a 1956 graduate of Central Catholic High School, a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, a Canton City Police Officer, and he worked in insurance...
Michael L. Bygz Bessler
May 10, 2011
Michael L. “BYGZ” Bessler, age 65 of Jackson Township, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2011 surrounded by his family following a courageous battle with cancer. Michael was born on July 18, 1945 in Port Clinton, the son of Donald and Cedona (Brauer) Bessler. Bygz was a 1963 graduate of Washington High School, followed by four years in the U.S....
Marilyn A. Brown
May 9, 2011
Marilyn A. Brown, age 79 of Lake Cable, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 9th. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 2, 1932 and was the daughter of the late Louise Stocker. She was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Marilyn was a most loving wife,...
Lynn E. Carmack
May 7, 2011
Lynn E. Carmack age 77 of Perry Twp passed away Saturday at The Laurels of Massillon. He was born December 19, 1933 in Findlay, OH to the late George & Edna (Messer) Carmack and was raised in Bluffton, OH. Following his studies at Ohio Northern he served in the Army. While in the service, he formed a quartet and...
Thomas John Marchand
May 4, 2011
Thomas John Marchand, age 69, a life resident of Jackson Township, died peacefully on May 4, 2011. He was born on May 15, 1941 to John and Cecelia (Shaneman) Marchand. Tom graduated from Jackson High School in 1960, and went on to serve in the Army. He was retired from AEP. He grew up with 10 brothers and sisters,...
Charles Milton Allen
May 3, 2011
Charles Milton Allen, 91 of Massillon passed away on May 3, 2011. He was born on May 10, 1919 to the late Homer Allen and Daisy (Wurster) Allen in Mendon, Ohio. Charles Married Verna L. Croft on June 27, 1943. Mr. Allen was a resident of Stark County since 1940. He worked as an Insurance Agent for Prudential for...
George W. Williams
May 2, 2011
George W. Williams, age 74 of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 2, 2011. His death followed a lengthy illness. He was born on May 29, 1936 in Holloway, Ohio and was the son of the late Edgar and Helen B. (Bethel) Williams. George served his country with the U.S. Air Force. He graduated...
Frances Gemma
May 1, 2011
Frances Gemma, age 82 of Massillon, passed away May 1, 2011 at Hanover House. Frannie was born May 9, 1928 in Canton to the late Ernest & Mary (France) Gemma and was a graduate of Beach City High School. She retired from the Alibi. Frannie will be remembered as a welcoming person with a positive attitude and a heart...
Carl E. Beckett
Apr 30, 2011
Carl E. Beckett, age 80 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Country Lawn Center in Navarre. Carl was born on June 19, 1930 in Shelby, Ohio the son of the late Walter Dick and Nellie May (Studer) Beckett. Carl served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired from Sears Roebuck Co. after 29...
Velma M. Evans
Apr 29, 2011
Velma M. Evans, age 89 of Massillon, passed away April 29, 2011 at Affinity Medical Center. She was born May 25, 1921 in Massillon to the late John & Celesta (Hartman) Jordan and lived here all of her life. Velma was employed at the former Deco Tile Co. Her favorite pastime was playing Bingo with her friends and tending...
