Marilyn R. Martin
Dec 24, 2010
Marilyn R. Martin, age 74, passed away on December 24, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lakewood, Ohio on July 29, 1936. Marilyn graduated from Massillon High School and resided in the Massillon area until recently when she and her husband relocated to Olmsted Township to be closer to their daughters. She retired from Jackson...
Kenneth E. Hagans
Dec 23, 2010
Kenneth E. Hagans, age 89 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2010. He was born on May 23, 1921 in Mohawk, Ohio the son of the late Parker and Mary (Lint) Hagans. Ken was honorably discharged from the Army after serving during WWII. He retired from Union Drawn in 1980 after 39 ½ years as a maintenance foreman....
Lillian Johnson
Dec 23, 2010
Lillian Johnson, age 97 of Massillon passed away Thursday December 23, 2010 at Affinity Medical Center. Mrs. Johnson was born September 1, 1913 in Woodland, AL to the late Troy & Ada (Lancaster) Joiner and lived in Massillon most of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of St. James AME Zion Church. She was known for...
Kathryn ‘Katie’ Russ
Dec 22, 2010
Kathryn ‘Katie’ Russ, age 99 of Massillon passed away Tuesday December 22, 2010 at her residence after a 6 month illness. Katie was born October 24, 1911 in Massillon to the late Edward & Anna Lustig. She was graduated from both Mt. Marie Academy and the Julliard School of Music in New York City. Katie was employed for 25...
Samuel L. 'Sam' Marang
Dec 21, 2010
Samuel L. “Sam” Marang, 74 of Massillon, died on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. He was born on January 8, 1936 in Canton, Ohio and was the son of the late Harold and Lydia (Studer) Marang. He was a lifelong area resident. Sam enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country during...
Anthony D. Caracillo
Dec 21, 2010
Anthony D. Caracillo, age 58 of Hillsdale, MI passed away December 21, at his residence. He was born July 3, 1952 in Dover, OH to the late Anthony & Norma (Polce) Caracillo. Tony graduated in 1970 from Central Catholic High School and from Case Western Reserve University in 1974. He moved to Hillsdale, MI in 1992 where he owned...
Edna B. Unger
Dec 20, 2010
Edna B. Unger, 101 of Massillon, died on Monday, December 20, 2010 at her home. She was born on August 5, 1909 in Beckett, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Lewellyn and Ethel (Burge) Beckett. She was a Massillon resident since 1980. Edna graduated from Waterford High School in 1928. She worked at Nickles Bakery for 32...
Dorothy Converse
Dec 20, 2010
Dorothy Converse, age 89 of Massillon passed away Monday December 20, 2010 at Amherst Meadows. Dorothy was born October 29, 1921 in Massillon to the late Harold & Nellie (Yager) Smith. She was a graduate of Washington High School; went to cosmetology school and operated a beauty shop for several years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Christine Marie Slicker
Dec 18, 2010
Christine Marie (Senften) Slicker Two moments last month typified the life of Chris Slicker. When she encountered Alma Rose Shannon a couple weeks ago, as each headed to a doctor’s appointment to discuss cancer treatment, Chris assured her sister-in-law Sharon’s mother that, “We’re going to kick this, Alma – don’t worry.” Despite her own illness, Chris focused on Mrs....
Vera H. Hart
Dec 18, 2010
Vera H. Hart, age76 of Dalton passed away Saturday December 18, 2010 while wintering in Titusville, FL. Vera was born August 18, 1934 in Massillon to the late Lewis & Aletha (Bailey) Henry. She was a member of Christ’s Church. Being a homemaker, she liked to scrape book, work puzzles and crafts. Vera was a very, very giving person...
Virginia ‘Faye’ Hardy Hawksworth
Dec 17, 2010
Virginia ‘Faye’ Hardy Hawksworth, age 84, of Massillon passed away on December 17, 2010 in Florida. She was born September 28, 1926 in Bridgeport, OH to the late Albert & Lola (Drake) Kamphus. She moved to Massillon in 1931. In 1986 she retired from the Apple Creek Developmental Center. She enjoyed bowling and traveling as well as participating in...
Alice Knight
Dec 17, 2010
Alice E. Knight, age 87, of Massillon passed away Friday, December 17, 2010 at Affinity Medical Center. She was born August 26, 1923 in Massillon the daughter of the late Walter and Catherine (Eisenbrei) Featheringham. Alice had been employed with REO Industries. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, and a former member of the Massillon Moose...
Fred Buck
Dec 16, 2010
Fred J. Buck, age 85, of Massillon, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2010 at Affinity Medical Center. He was born February 12, 1925 in Massillon the son of the late Fred Buck Sr. and Sarah (Krug) Stewart. Fred was a steel worker for Republic Steel LTV, and was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during W.W.II....
Tom Loomis
Dec 15, 2010
Tom Loomis Sr., age 75, of Massillon passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born January 21, 1935 in Massillon the son of the late Harry and Clara Loomis. Tom was retired from Ohio Paper Products. He loved spending time with family, and also enjoyed cooking, watching movies, and playing scratch-off lottery tickets. On...
Christina Brinson
Dec 14, 2010
Christina Brinson, age 67, of Massillon passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at Aultman Hospital. She was born April 24, 1943 in Massillon the daughter of the late Arthur and Lonzella (Pierce) Thompson. Christina was an inspector for Republic Steel LTV for 17 years. Christina is survived by her children, Todd (Millie) Brinson of Fort Collins, CO, Sabrina Brinson...
James E. Johnson, Sr.
Dec 14, 2010
James E. Johnson, Sr., 80, of Massillon, died Tuesday morning at his home. He was born on November 9, 1930 in Massillon and was the son of the late Oscar Leonard and Margaret Olga (Giltz) Johnson. He was a lifelong Massillon resident. Jim graduated from Washington High School in 1948 and went on to Case Western University in Cleveland...
Joseph J. Roma
Dec 13, 2010
Joseph J. Roma, age 57, native of Canton, Ohio and resident of Los Angeles, CA, died on December 13, 2010 in Los Angeles. He was born in Canton, Ohio on May 16, 1953 and was the son of the late Joseph Roma and Virginia Clendenin. He was a 1971 graduate of West Warwick High School in Rhode Island. He...
David C. Edmond
Dec 13, 2010
David C. Edmond, age 58 of Massillon, passed away Monday, December 13, 2010. He was born on October 27, 1952 in Canton to Carl and Esta (Lane) Edmond. David lived in the area his entire life and was a 1971 graduate of Perry High School. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. He was preceded in...
Joseph V. Benish, Jr.
Dec 12, 2010
Joseph V. Benish Jr., age 68 of Massillon went home to be with the Lord on Sunday December 12, 2010 at his home. Joe was born December 17, 1941 in Massillon to Dorothy and the late Joseph V. Benish, Sr. He attended Washington High School. He retired from the Timken Company in Canton. Joe loved his family and friends...
Margie M. Swonger
Dec 11, 2010
Margie M. Swonger, age 86 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2010. She was born on October 30, 1924 the daughter of the late Harry and Marie (Hersel) Reiner. Margie was a lifelong resident of the area. She worked for Central States Can Co. for many years and Weight Watchers before retiring. Along with her parents, she was...
