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Benjamin F. Harris
Sep 19, 2009
Benjamin F. Harris, age 81 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2009 at Wooster Community Hospital. He was born on June 9, 1928 in Staton, WV the son of the late Alex and Bessie Harris. Benjamin was a lifelong resident of Massillon. He had worked for Republic Steel in Cleveland as a millwright for 32 years before retiring...
June Baltzer Watts
Sep 18, 2009
June Baltzer Watts age 92 of Massillon passed away September 18, 2009 at Meadow Winds. June was born August 11, 1917 in Homestead, PA to the late Roy & Jennie (Forester) Smillie and was raised in Massillon. She was a 1936 graduate of Washington High School. June was a dental assistant at the Massillon State Hospital and retired in...
Donald D. Mast
Sep 18, 2009
Donald D. Mast, age 80 of Massillon, died on Friday, September 18, 2009 at Brewster Parke. He was born on December 27, 1928 in Baltic, Ohio and was the son of the late David and Amanda (Hostetler) Mast. He was a lifelong area resident. Donnie was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a member of American Legion...
Elaine Joan Shulok
Sep 18, 2009
Elaine Joan Shulok, 62 of Sandusky, passed away Friday, September 18, 2009, at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky. Elaine was born on June 25, 1947 in Massillon to Joseph A. & Lillie M. (Hodak) Shulok. She graduated from Perry High School in 1965, Bowling Green State University in 1969 with a B.A. Spanish & English and then she...
Michael J. Herrick
Sep 16, 2009
Michael J. Herrick age 44 of Seaford, DE passed away Sunday, September 16, 2009. Mike was born October 24, 1964 in Massillon to Roger & Ann (Turkal) Herrick. He was a 1983 graduate of Washington High School. Working the last 10 years as a technical service representative for Veolia Environmental Services out of the North East Maryland facility, Mike...
Robert F. Mowrer
Sep 15, 2009
Robert F. Mowrer, age 84 of Massillon, died on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at The Landing of Canton. He was born on January 21, 1925 in Wooster, Ohio and was the son of the late Floyd and Edith (Smith) Mowrer. He was a Massillon resident since 1951. Bob was a decorated veteran of World War II while serving in...
Herbert Banfield
Sep 13, 2009
After a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family, our beloved Father, Herbert Banfield, age 86, passed peacefully away from this life on September 13, 2009. Herbert was born May 8, 1923 in St. Clairsville, Ohio to Joseph P. and Anna Belle Banfield. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Anna Marie Wood, and ,...
Lawrence Eisenbrei
Sep 11, 2009
Lawrence Eisenbrie age 86 passed away September 11, 2009. He was born to the late LaVerne & Alice Eisenbrie and lived most of his life in Massillon. During WW II he served in both Europe and the Pacific. Larry retired from Ecko Housewares. He has a half brother Dennis Eisenbrei. His final resting place will be Newman Cemetery. Paquelet...
Baby Boy Parsons
Sep 8, 2009
Baby Boy Parsons was born prematurely on Tuesday, September 8, 2009. Survived by his parents, Daphne Maurer and Adam Parsons, Grandma & Grandpa Maurer and Grandma & Grandpa Parsons and many other relatives. A graveside service will take place on Friday at Oakwood Cemetery at 11:A.M.
Margaret L. Wade
Sep 5, 2009
Margaret L. Wade, age 78 of Massillon, died on Saturday, September 5, 2009 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on January 26, 1931 in Brewster, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Lowell and Florence (Stoner) Hayes. She was a 1948 graduate of Washington High School and a 1951 graduate of the Massillon Hospital...
Janet Zak
Sep 5, 2009
Janet Elaine Zak, age 63, of Canton passed away on Saturday, September 5th at home surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. She was born October 10, 1945 in Findlay, OH to Mark E. and Gladys B. (Mellott) Wasson. She married Stanley J. Zak on July 1st, 1967 in Columbus, OH. She graduated from Elmwood High School,...
Deborah Van Meter
Sep 5, 2009
Deborah Van Meter age 48 of Perry Twp. passed away at her home on Saturday September 5, 2009. Deborah was born December 21, 1960 in Canton to Gary Lee & Sharon Faye (Johnston) Van Meter. She had been the office manager for Heritage Chiropractic for several years. Her father preceded her in death. Deborah is survived by her husband...
Richard A. Martin
Sep 4, 2009
Richard A. Martin, age 63 of Brewster passed away September 4, 2009 at Affinity Medical Center. He was born September 13, 1945 in Massillon to the late Rufus & Margaret (Scott) Martin. Big Dick was a 1963 graduate of Washington High School. He served in Viet Nam with the Army and received a Bronze Star. He was employed at...
Richard Sigrist
Sep 3, 2009
On Thursday September 3rd, 2009 the kind, gentle, dignified and talented man, Richard Morris Sigrist of Massillon, Ohio passed quietly from this world into the arms of his savior. Richard was born January 29, 1929 in Winesburg, Ohio, the eldest son of Charles Sigrist, Sr and Ruby (Mathias). He graduated from Beach City High School and later completed both...
Lonnie D. Harper
Sep 2, 2009
Lonnie D. Harper, age 37, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 2, 2009. He was employed at Tekfor, Inc. Lonnie was a Massillon Little League football coach and was a lifetime member of the Boys and Girls Club of Massillon. He had a real passion for sports, especially basketball. He was a 1991 graduate of...
Harriet A. Bartholomew
Sep 1, 2009
Harriet A. Bartholomew, age 79 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2009, at her residence with her children at her side. Harriet was born April 28, 1930 in Massillon to the late Edward W. & Harriet I. (Webster) Rowlands. She was a 1948 graduate of Washington High School and received a Bachelors of Education from Kent State University...
Robert L. Ronk
Sep 1, 2009
Robert L. Ronk, age 84 of Massillon, died on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at Aultman Hospital. He was born on June 12, 1925 in Canton, Ohio and was the son of the late Wilson & Emma (Stonehill) Ronk. He was a Massillon resident all of his life. Following high school, Bob served his country during World War II in...
Daniel C. Rish
Aug 31, 2009
Daniel C. Rish, age 53 of Canton, died on Monday August 31, 2009 at his home. He was born on November 2, 1955 in Canton and was the son of Julia (Dragos) Rish and the late Stanley W. Rish. He was a lifelong area resident. Dan was a very talented and creative musician and teacher. He played guitar with...
Garnet A. Iceman
Aug 30, 2009
Garnet A. (Elliott) Iceman, 87 of Massillon, died on Sunday, August 30, 2009 at Franklin Health and Rehabilitation Center in Rocky Mount, VA. She was born on February 2, 1922 in Clark, Ohio and was an area resident for much of her life. Garnet was a 1940 graduate of Jackson High School, a member of First United Methodist Church...
Josephine J. Porrini
Aug 30, 2009
Josephine J. Porrini, age 93, of Massillon, passed away August 30, 2009. Josephine was born August 8, 1916 in Massillon to the late Salvatore & Benedetta (Denardo) Blogna. Josepine was a life resident of Massillon, a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Italian-American Women’s Club. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and participating in family get-togethers....
