Paul Sowards
Apr 23, 2009
Paul J. Sowards, 76, of Massillon passed away Thursday April 23, 2009 at Affinity Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 2, 1932 in Lawrence County, OH the son of the late Augustus “Gus” and Martha (Nelson) Sowards. Paul worked in the machine shop at Republic Steel retiring in 1994. He was a member of...
Diane E. Eaglowski
Apr 23, 2009
Diane E. (Sisler) Eaglowski, 59 of Canton, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2009 at the Cleveland Clinic. She was born on July 31, 1949 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of John H. and Rose Marie (DeLaura) Sisler. Diane married her husband William Eaglowski on June 14, 1969 and together they were planning their 40th anniversary celebration. Diane taught kindergarten...
Janice M. Parsons
Apr 22, 2009
Janice M. Parsons, age 87 of Massillon, died on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at Affinity Medical Center in Massillon, Ohio after a brief illness. She was born on October 29, 1921 in Minnora, WV and was the daughter of the late Walter and Dona (Eismon) Siers. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Roger...
James L. Walter Sr.
Apr 21, 2009
James L. Walter Sr. age 76 of Massillon passed away Friday April 17, 2009 at Affinity Medical Center in Massillon. He was born December 6, 1932 in Massillon to the late Wesley & Grace (Lonas) Walter. He was a 1950 graduate of Washington High School. Jim served in the Army and received an honorable discharge. He was a field...
James A. Poth
Apr 21, 2009
James A. Poth, age 78 of Massillon, died on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at Aultman Hospital. He was born on April 14, 1931 in Massillon and was the son of the late Henry and Irene (Hollinger) Poth. He was a life long area resident. Jim was a 1949 graduate of Washington High School. He retired from A.C. Eynon in...
Gary Jack
Apr 20, 2009
Gary A. Jack (Butch) March 12, 1948- April 20, 2009 Gary was born on March 12, 1948 to his loving parents Clarence and Vivian (Snider) Jack. At age 61 he departed to be with his past sisters Nancy and Cyndia McNutt and half brother Jackson Burge. Also survived by his sister Rebecca (Brian) Luke of Louiseville, OH, and Betsy...
Florence Scassa
Apr 20, 2009
Florence R. Scassa (Caracillo), 85, of Massillon passed away Monday April 20, 2009 at Country Lawn Nursing Home. She was born October 24, 1923 in Pennsylvania to the late Dominic and Carmela (DiGeorgio) Caracillo. Florence was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She is survived by son G. Frank Scassa,brother Mickey (Louise) Caracillo granddaughters Gina...
Estella E. Dolly Franz
Apr 19, 2009
Estella E. Dolly Franz, age 91 of Massillon, died on Sunday, April 19, 2009 at the Hanover House. She was born on October 5, 1917 in Massillon and was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Chovan) Allman. She was a lifelong Massillon resident. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George R....
Eugene B. Burke
Apr 17, 2009
Eugene B. Burke, age 84 of Massillon, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2009 in Massillon. He was born on August 19, 1924 in Youngstown, Ohio and was the son of the late Oscar and Jessie Lenora (Smith) Burke. He retired from the Keebler Corporation where he was a truck driver. Along with his parents, he was preceded in...
Janet M. Warwick
Apr 16, 2009
Janet M. (Wadsworth) Warwick, age 86 of Perry Township, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2009 surrounded by her loving and devoted family. She was born on October 20, 1922 in Canton the daughter of the late John and Sarah (Jackson) Wadsworth. Janet lived in the area her entire life and worked for Milk Maid Candy Company and White Oak...
Ruby Wilson
Apr 15, 2009
Ruby A. Wilson, 91, of Canton passed away Wednesday April 15, 2009 at Canton Regency. She was born November 8, 1917 in Set Still, PA the daughter of Ramer and Hannavee (Garrison) Sickelsmith. Ruby had been employed as a dietary aide at Aultman Hospital. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Massillon and the D.A.V. Auxiliary....
Heidi A. Paris
Apr 14, 2009
Heidi A. Paris, age 43 of Canton, passed away Tuesday after a brief illness. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. She graduated from Timken High School in Canton and was formerly employed by HP Products in Louisville. She is survived by her husband John Paris; her children, Erica Poulton, Scott (Ann) Paris...
Gerald L. Caldwell
Apr 14, 2009
Gerald L. Caldwell, age 75 of Jackson Twp., passed away at his residence on Tuesday, April 14, 2009. He was born on April 27, 1933 in Lumber City, PA the son of the late Vernon and Clara Caldwell. On September 3, 1966 he married his wife Carol (Drew) Caldwell and they would have celebrated 43 years together. Gerald was...
Donald M. Hallett
Apr 12, 2009
Donald M. Hallett, age 77 of Massillon died on Sunday, April 12, 2009 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 4, 1931 in Medford, MA and was the son of the late William D. & Clara E. (Munro) Hallett. He was a Massillon resident for most of his life. Following his graduation from Canal...
Mildred Shultz
Apr 12, 2009
Mildred F. Shultz of Massillon passed away Sunday April 12, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center, Canton. She was born in Akron the daughter of the late Hilry & Louise (Allen) Waters. Mildred owned and operated Shultz Realty until her retirement, and was former President of the Women’s Council for Real Estate in Canton. On April 14, 1956 she married...
Beverly K. Royer
Apr 11, 2009
Beverly K. Royer, age 61 of Massillon, died on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at the Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on September 22, 1947 in Canton, Ohio and was the daughter of the late John C. and Verdie Retha (Smotherman) Miller. She was a lifelong area resident....
Eugene 'Gene' L. Laps
Apr 10, 2009
Eugene “Gene” L. Laps age 77 of Canton, passed away Friday morning at Aultman Hospital. He was born on June 29, 1931 in Massillon to the late Frank and Beulah (Harmon) Laps. Gene was a 1951 graduate of Washington High School. He was a United States Air Force Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. Gene retired from the Timken...
Mary T. Zingrone
Apr 10, 2009
Mary T. Zingrone, 81 of Massillon, passed away Friday, April 10, 2009. Mary was born on December 18, 1927 in Massillon to Peter and Rose (Nibeel) Malvutch. She graduated from Washington High School and Walsh College. Mary worked at Corondite Refactories until she married her husband, Emmanuel Zingrone on October 15, 1960. Mary went on to teach 3rd and...
Mary Ellen Krichbaum
Apr 7, 2009
Mary Ellen “Marnie” Krichbaum, 84, lifelong Navarre resident passed away Tuesday April 7, 2009 at the home of her sister and niece Lisa Conley of Massillon. She was born in Navarre, March 24, 1925 the daughter of the late Adolph “Tate” and Dorothy (Baker) Lintner. Mary had worked at the Navarre V.F.W., and also Tommy’s Tavern. She was a...
