Joseph E. Weldon
Jul 23, 2009
Joseph E. Weldon, age 85 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2009 at Aultman Hospital. He was born on March 19, 1924 in Philadelphia, PA. Joseph was a U.S. Army veteran and served during WWII. He worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company as a sales manager in the chemical division. Joseph was a member of St. Mary’s...
Martha Singleton
Jul 21, 2009
Martha J. Singleton, 76 of Massillon departed from this life and entered everlasting life on July 21, 2009. She was born on May 20, 1933 in Malvern, Ohio the daughter of the late Mary Ellen (Dowdy) Massey and Christian Jordan, Step-father, William Massey. She lived most of her life in Massillon where she was a cherished member of the...
Marian Muller
Jul 20, 2009
Marian G. Muller, 80, of Perry Twp. passed away suddenly Monday July 20, 2009. She was born August 15, 1928 in Federal, PA the daughter of the late John and Estelle (Wirtz) Dolenc. Marian was a homemaker, and enjoyed buying and selling antique glassware. On May 22, 1948 she married Eugene Muller and he survives along with their children...
John F. Miller
Jul 20, 2009
John F. Miller, age 86 of Massillon, died on Monday, July 20, 2009 at his home. He was born on July 25, 1922 in Massillon and was the son of the late Andrew and Myrtle (Barth) Miller. John was a graduate of Washington High School and then attended Heidelberg College before entering the U.S. Navy for 4 years during...
F.. Gloria Jezewski
Jul 20, 2009
F. Gloria Jezewski, age 77 of Massillon, died on Monday, July 20, 2009 at Affinity Medical Center in Massillon. She was born on January 14, 1932 in Detroit, MI and was the daughter of the late Walter and Rose (Eaglowski) Jezewski. Gloria was a veteran of the U.S. Naval Reserve and was a member of St. Barbara’s Catholic Church,...
Blanche I. Skelly
Jul 19, 2009
Blanche I. Skelly age 76 of Massillon, passed away Sunday at Country Lawn Nursing Home in Navarre. She was born on August 26, 1932 in Massillon to the late Charles and Mary (McGinnis) Fink. Blanche retired from the shipping department at R.W. Screw, and also had worked as a waitress at the Croatian Club, Italian Club and the AMVETS....
Veronica M. Nemeth
Jul 18, 2009
Veronica Nemeth passed away in Orlando, FL on July 18th, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Gregory & Mary McNulty of Chicago, IL. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph William Nemeth and her son Joseph Timothy Nemeth. Born in Chicago, she and her family moved to Massillon when she was a baby. She...
Josephine ‘Mickey’ Wiles
Jul 16, 2009
Josephine ‘Mickey’ Wiles, age 77 of Massillon, passed away July 16th at Rose Lane Health Center following a 26 years victory over cancer. The last part of her journey began in February this year and after a determined struggle, her physical body surrendered and heart and soul went to be with her Lord. She will be laid to rest...
James Birtalan
Jul 16, 2009
James P. “Jimmy” Birtalan, age 19, of Canton died early Thursday morning in Massillon as a result of an automobile accident. He was born June 1, 1990 in Canton to James A. Birtalan and Mary (Campbell) Birtalan. Jimmy was a 2008 graduate of Perry High School where he played on the tennis team. He was currently attending Kent State...
Horace Adams
Jul 15, 2009
Horace Adams, age 54 of Canton passed away July 15, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born June 9, 1955 in Atlanta, GA and moved to Stark County about 1990. He is survived by his wife Doris (Waldrop) Adams of Massillon, his mother Mary McClure and two sons; Dorian & Michael. Services will be Friday at the Watkins...
Izola Long
Jul 15, 2009
Izola Long, 76, of Massillon, OH passed away Wednesday afternoon at Affinity Medical Center. She was born February 24, 1933 in Hubble, WV the daughter of the late Rev. Thomas Cap and Maude (Brunty) Adkins. She married Larry G. Long on May 20, 1957, and he preceded her in death November 11, 1995. Izola attended the Massillon Free Will...
Jerry A. Bellinski
Jul 14, 2009
Jerome A. “Jerry” Bellinski, 77 of Massillon, died on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at Amherst Meadows. He was born on October 28, 1931 in Canton and was the son of the late Harry and Mary A. (Ungashick) Bellinski. He was a lifelong area resident. Jerry was a graduate of Central Catholic High School where he excelled in sports. He...
Helen M. Bailey
Jul 13, 2009
Helen M. Bailey age 91 of Massillon passed away Monday July 13, 2009. Helen was born November 5, 1917 in Massillon to the late Robert & Lena (Williams) Schmidt. Helen was a 1936 graduate of Washington High School. She was employed by the former Neisner Bros Dime Store and later by Hammersmith Insurance. Helen was a life member of...
Martha M. Aowad
Jul 9, 2009
Martha M. Aowad, 83, of Massillon passed away early Thursday morning, July 9, 2009, at Affinity Medical Center. She was born February 21, 1926 in Massillon to the late Samuel and Nora (Arbaji) Davis. Martha was a member of AARP, and a devout member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, attending church almost every day. She enjoyed reading religious books,...
Joseph V. Debock
Jul 7, 2009
Joseph V. , age 91 of Navarre, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2009, at Aultman Hospital. He was born on December 11, 1917 in Navarre to the late Rocco & Loretta (Define) DeBock and has been a life resident. During World War II he served in the Army and received an honorable discharge. In 1978 he retired from Republic...
Betty Dehoff
Jul 3, 2009
Betty Jane DeHoff (Hasler), 86, passed away July 3, 2009. She was born in Massillon, Ohio on September 22, 1922, to Atlee and Esther (Welton) Hasler. Her birth was at home, on the farm, located at Cherry Rd and Kenyon. Just across Kenyon was Dublin School, the one-room school house, that Betty, her brother and three sisters attended. Her...
Thomas Basham
Jul 3, 2009
Thomas E. Basham Sr., 58, of Perry Twp. passed away Friday July 3, 2009 at Aultman Hospital. He was born January 9, 1951 in Ellison, WV the son of Carlos and Lola (Cox) Basham. He was a 1969 graduate of Washington High School. Thomas was a former vice president of operations for Cecchini Enterprises. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, camping,...
Jeffrey David Popa
Jul 3, 2009
Jeffrey David Popa, age 50 of Massillon, passed away Friday, July 3, 2009 at Aultman Hospital following a short illness. He was born June 26, 1959 in Massillon to George & Celeste (Domenech) Popa. Jeff was a 1977 graduate of Jackson High School. He was a self employed carpenter. His father, George Popa, passed away November 19, 2008. He...
Mary F. Define
Jul 3, 2009
Mary F. Define age 81 of Navarre, passed away Friday morning at Altercare of Navarre. She was born on January 10, 1928 in Massillon to the late Frank and Francis (Bengovengi) Pendolino. Mary retired in 1987 from Alice’s Restaurant in Navarre following 22 years as a cook. She was a member of the Navarre VFW #5047, the former Italian...
Gary Nickol
Jul 2, 2009
Gary Lee Nickol, 71, of Navarre passed away Thursday morning at Country Lawn Care Center where he had been a resident for the past three years. He was born October 21, 1937 in Gallitzin, PA the son of the late Andrew and Susan (Shonefelt) Nickol. Gary was a meat cutter for Superior Meats, and later did landscape work. He...
