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Starling Wesley Macmillan (Mcmillen)
Jan 7, 2009
Starling Wesley MacMillan (McMillen), 96, passed away Wednesday, January 7 at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born in Somerton, Ohio, February 11, 1912 the son of the late James B. and Alice (Lentz) MacMillan. Starling was a born again Christian since the age of five, a faithful husband and dedicated father. He was an active “Gideon”...
James C. Kuntz
Jan 7, 2009
James C. Kuntz, age 74, of Massillon passed away Wednesday morning surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Massillon on January 8, 1934 to the late Charles & Laura (Meyer) Kuntz. After graduating from WHS in 1952, James then joined the Navy Reserves. On May 28, 1960 James married the love of his life, Marilyn J. Nolt....
Janet J. Walker
Jan 7, 2009
Janet J. Peaches Walker, age 72 of Massillon, passed away January 7, 2009 at Meadow Wind Health Care Center after a brief illness. She was born on June 7, 1936 in Brickeys, Arkansas the daughter of the late Willie Richardson and Girtha Lee Pierce – Jenkins. Janet attended Massillon City Schools and graduated from Washington High School class of...
Daniel E. Braid
Jan 6, 2009
Daniel E. Braid, age 84 of Dundee, Ohio, died on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at Union Hospital in Dover, Ohio. He was born on January 8, 1924 in Homeworth, Ohio and was the son of the late Edward and Vesta (Sanor) Braid. He was a retired bus driver and a member of Dalton Baptist Church. Along with his parents,...
Michael C. Sparks
Jan 6, 2009
Michael C. Sparks, age 45 of Dover passed away at his residence on January 6, 2009. He was born August 12, 1963 in Massillon to the late Charles & Alice (Grove) Sparks. He was a painter and worked at ARE in Massillon. Mike enjoyed grilling out, watching NASCAR and playing with his grandchildren. Survived and sadly missed by his...
Doris I. Blackstone
Jan 5, 2009
Doris I. (Wascherle) Blackstone, age 82 of North Canton, died on Monday, January 5, 2009 at Affinity Medical Center in Massillon. She was born on September 4, 1926 in Massillon to the late Joseph & Mildred (Arnot) Wascherle. Doris was a 1944 graduate of Washington High School and then began her career with Republic and LTV Steel where she...
Frank H. Strukel D.D.S.
Jan 5, 2009
Frank H. Strukel D.D.S. age 77 of Massillon passed away Monday. He was born May 1, 1931 in Warren to the late Frank & Agnes (Modic) Strukel. He was a graduate of Hiram College and the Ohio State University College of Dentistry. He practiced dentistry in Massillon for 50 years and retired in 1998. Frank had a keen interest...
Raymond D. Zimmer
Jan 4, 2009
Raymond D. Zimmer age 84 of Massillon, passed away Sunday morning at Altercare of Navarre. He was born in Massillon on March 27, 1924 to the late Alva and Margaret (Hopper) Zimmer. Ray is a 1942 Washington High School graduate and is a United States World War II Navy Veteran. He retired from Republic Steel following 29 years as...
Clenzie Daniels
Jan 4, 2009
Clenzie Daniels age 80 of Massillon passed away January 4, 2009 in Canton. He was born August 14, 1928 in Booneville, MS to the late Floyd & Ludella (Bell) Daniels. During WW II he served in the Air Force and received an Honorable Discharge. Clenzie moved to Massillon in 1957 and retired from Hendrickson Suspension as a welder. In...
Andrew Yacko Jr.
Jan 3, 2009
Andrew Yacko, Jr. age 86 of Canton, passed away Saturday morning at Aultman Hospital. He was born on February 18, 1922 in Massillon to the late Andrew and Nellie (Elvasky) Yacko, Sr. Andrew was a WWII United States Navy Veteran serving as a boatmens mate. He retired as a self employed realtor. Andrew was a member of St. John’s...
Geraldine A. Gentzler
Jan 3, 2009
Geraldine A. Gentzler, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 3, 2009 in Winter Haven, Florida. She was a resident of Lake Wales, Florida. Gerry was born on April 13, 1921 in Massillon, Ohio to the late William and Lucy (Eberly) Appleby. A graduate of Massillon High School, she married Paul Gentzler in 1941. They...
Edward J. Eggenschwiler
Dec 30, 2008
Edward Joseph Eggenschwiler, 76, lifelong Massillon resident passed away Tuesday December 30, at Affinity Medical Center. He was born in Massillon September 25, 1932 the son of the late Joseph Eggenschwiler and Virginia (Malzahn) Wolfer. Edward was employed at Hall of Fame Auto Parts retiring in 1996. He was a 1950 graduate of Washington High School where was a...
Virginia A. Morgan
Dec 29, 2008
Virginia A. Morgan, 83, of Massillon passed away Monday at Affinity Medical Center. She was born February 24, 1925 in Massillon, OH the daughter of the late John and Charlotte (Bailey) Henry. Virginia was a homemaker and also did in home child care. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. She enjoyed crocheting, doing crafts, reading, and watching...
Glenn D. Miller
Dec 28, 2008
Glenn D. Miller, age 68 of Massillon, died on Sunday, December 28, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born on August 16, 1940 in Sugar Creek, Ohio and was the son of the late Sylvenus and Evelyn (Plant) Miller. He was a Massillon resident for most of his life. He was a member of the Sons and Daughters...
Mary Matilda Tippie
Dec 28, 2008
Mary Matilda Tippie of Massillon, passed away at the age of 90 of natural causes on December 28, 2008, while visiting her family in California. Mrs. Tippie was born and spent her entire life in Massillon. She is the daughter of the late Stephan and Matilda Madori Soos, both of whom were immigrants from Hungary. Mary is one of...
Lewis J. Wartley, Jr.
Dec 26, 2008
On August 25, 1934 in Evergreen Alabama, a boy child was born to Louis and Fannie Mae Wartley. They named him Lewis Johathan Wartley Jr. who was the fourth child and the first son of ten children. Lewis was baptized at Westside Baptist Church at an early age, he attended Conecuh County Training School. During his childhood years “Bud”...
David H. Shilling
Dec 25, 2008
David H. Shilling, age 67 of Massillon, died on December 25, 2008 at his home with his children at his side. He was born on February 17, 1941 in Massillon and was the son of the late Samuel and Effie (McFarren) Shilling. He retired from the former Republic Steel Corporation. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death...
Helen Lint Sellers
Dec 25, 2008
Helen Lint Sellers, age 84 of Massillon, died on December 25, 2008 at Brewster Parke Convalescent Center. She was born on February 20, 1924 in Massillon and was the daughter of the late Harlan & Jeanette (Deiringer) Weldon. She was a lifelong area resident. Helen had worked at Superior Brand Meats and the former Massillon State Hospital. She was...
Jeffery S. Cole
Dec 24, 2008
Jeffery S. Cole, age 47 of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 24, 2008. He was born in Canton, the son of William ‘Bill’ and Judith Cole. Jeff was self employed in the motorcycle salvage business, he was an avid sportsman and loved to have fun. Jeff was a loving father to his girls and his grandchildren. He was...
Durwood D. Allshouse
Dec 24, 2008
Durwood D. Allshouse, age 69 of Massillon, died on Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at Affinity Medical Center. He was born on February 16, 1939 in Brookville, PA and was the son of Avanelle (Himes) Allshouse and the late Walter W. Allshouse. He was an area resident for most of his life. He owned and operated Allshouse Auto Service for...
