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...
Donna N. Stahl
Feb 7, 2011
Donna N. Stahl, age 83 of Massillon, died on Monday, February 7, 2011 at Affinity Medical Center. She was born on March 22, 1927 in Massillon and was the daughter of the late Stanton R. and Thelma (Friend) Stahl. She graduated from Washington High School in 1945, she then went on to Purdue University earning her Bachelor of Science...
Rebecca Mae Olenzak
Feb 6, 2011
Rebecca Mae Olenzak, age 66 of Clinton, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2011 at Barberton Citizens Hospital. She was born in Massillon on May 5, 1944 and was the daughter of the late Martin and Dorothy Mae (McConnell) Matejko. Rebecca graduated from Washington High School in 1962, she then went on to earn her Bachelor of Science...
Mildred A. Miller
Feb 6, 2011
Mildred A. Miller, age 75, of Massillon passed away February 6, 2011 at Affinity Medical Center. Millie was born June 7, 1936 in Canton to the late Edward & Helen (Bennett) Thewes. She was a 1955 graduate of Washington High School and retired from Legends Care Center. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two...
Virgil L. Strazi
Feb 4, 2011
Virgil L.Strazi, age 86 of Jackson Township, passed away Friday, February 4, 2011. He was born on December 26, 1924 in Alliance, Ohio the son of the late Leon and Versabelle (Mickan) Strazi. Virgil was a 1943 graduate of Alliance High School. Upon graduating from High School he enlisted in the Navy Air Corp and served as a flight...
Charles E. Bud Moyer
Feb 4, 2011
Charles E. “Bud” Moyer age 93 of Massillon passed away Friday February 4, 2011 at Chapel Hill Community. Charlie was born November 5, 1917 in Louisville to the late Cyrus & Lucy (Reno) Moyer and lived in Massillon most of his life. Charles retired from Republic Steel in 1977 as a foreman in the Mechanical Dept. He enjoyed boating,...
Robert D. O’Neal
Feb 4, 2011
Robert D. O’Neal, age 81 of Jackson Twp. passed away February 4, 2011 at his residence. Bob was born July 8, 1929 at Six Mile Run, PA to the late Cambridge & Mabel (Everhard) O’Neal and moved to the Massillon area in 1998. He retired from Akron Standard as human resource manager in 1991 after 23 years of employment....
Jack K. Frew
Feb 1, 2011
Jack K. Frew. Age 82 of Massillon, died on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at Affinity Medical Center. He was born on July 24, 1928 in New Philadelphia, Ohio and was the son of the late William & Margaret (Jones) Frew. In 1990 he retired from the Timken Company. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Massillon....
Duane 'Jay' Fildes, Jr.
Feb 1, 2011
Duane “Jay” Fildes, Jr. age 57 of Jackson Township, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2011. He was born on July 30, 1953 in Canton, the son of Duane Fildes, Sr. and Shirley (Boyd) Powell. Duane was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1971 graduate of Perry High School. Duane was employed at Ohio Meat Packing as a...
