Keith L. Ayers, Sr.
Jan 20, 2009
Keith L. Ayers, Sr., age 78 of Massillon, died on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born on September 24, 1930 in Sugar Creek, Ohio and was the son of the late Roland R. & Gladys (Bobo) Ayers. Keith was a veteran of the Korean conflict while serving with the U.S. Army as a Sgt...
Billy Lee Proctor
Jan 20, 2009
Billy Lee Proctor, beloved Husband, Father, Uncle and Friend joined his wife and son on January 20, 2009. He was born October 20, 1929 in Barlow, OH to the late Harry Ford & Verna (Leggett) Proctor. He owned & operated a SOHIO Gas Station in Massillon for many years and considered all his patrons his friends. He loved working...
Bobby Martin
Jan 20, 2009
Angelo Robert “Bobby” Martin, 56, of Lisbon, OH and formerly of Massillon passed away Tuesday evening at Salem Community Hospital, Salem, OH. Bobby was born in Massillon August 17, 1952 to the late Angelo and Mary (Somogy) Martin. He attended St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Bobby is survived by aunt’s, uncle’s, and cousins. Visitation will be Saturday from 10:30 to...
Sarah Wiley
Jan 17, 2009
Sarah Wiley, 96, of Massillon died on January 17, 2009, at Aultman Hospital. Born on May 4, 1912, in Jonestown, MS, daughter of the late Byrd and Betty (Gates) Jones, she retired from Manteno State Hospital in Illinois. Sarah was a hard worker and a woman who held the principles of family and honesty in high regard. In addition...
Anna Stanko
Jan 16, 2009
Anna Stanko, 99, of Massillon passed away Friday afternoon January 16, 2009 at Amherst Meadows Skilled Nursing Facility. She was born April 7, 1909 in Duquesne, PA the daughter of the late Dimitrius and Anna (Rusnak) Liska. Anna was a homemaker and a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. Anna is survived by daughter Jackie Stanko of Massillon; sister...
Vashti Stephenson
Jan 15, 2009
Vashti Stephenson, age 74, of Massillon went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 15,2009. She was a dedicated member of the Massillon Baptist Temple. Prior to her years at MBT, she was a primary Sunday school teacher. In 1953, she married the love of her life, Donald, who passed away in 1999. She is preceded in...
Norma A. Doerflinger
Jan 15, 2009
Norma A. Doerflinger, age 88 of Navarre, died on Thursday, January 15, 2009 at Altercare of Navarre. She was born on February 16, 1920 in Harmon, Ohio and was the daughter of the late John Franklin and Flora A. (Meredith) Booth. She was a lifelong area resident. Along wither husband, Max Doerflinger, she owned and operated Doerflinger’s Bakery from...
Alice Ann Autrey Brown
Jan 15, 2009
Alice Ann (Autrey) Brown, 77, lifelong Massillon resident, passed away Thursday evening January 15, 2009 at Arbors of Canton. She was born February 21, 1931 in Massillon the daughter of the late Thomas and Pearl (Williams) Autrey. Alice was very involved in her community, and was an active member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Massillon. She is survived by...
Helen Lois Greenfield
Jan 14, 2009
Helen Lois Greenfield, age 90 of Richfield, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2009, at Affinity Medical Center in Massillon. Helen was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 14, 1918 to the late Wilferd and Helen (Wade) Berry. For many years she was a member of the St. Bernard’s Golf Club in Richfield. Along with her parents she was preceded...
Lloyd F. Woods
Jan 12, 2009
Lloyd F. “Woody” Woods, age 88 of Massillon, died on Monday, January 12, 2009 at the Laurels of Massillon. He was born on May 29, 1920 in Youngwood, PA and was the son of the late Maxie and Estella (Poole) Woods. He was a Massillon resident since 1940. He owned and operated Woody’s Auto Service. He was a member...
Janet Ruth Lacava
Jan 12, 2009
Janet Ruth LaCava, age 60, went to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, January 12, 2009 after a long courageous battle with Ovarian Cancer. She was born in New Britain, CT on March 27, 1948 to the late Erland and Ruth (Anderson) Nilson. She was a 1966 graduate of Berlin High School in Berlin, CT. Janet trusted...
Dianne M. Hoffner
Jan 11, 2009
Dianne M. Hoffner, age 60 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center following a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born on September 21, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio the daughter of the late Milton Ernest and Wanda Kimmel. Dianne worked at Amherst Meadows Nursing Home as a Dietary Aide prior to her illness....
Edward F. Cottrill
Jan 9, 2009
Edward F. Cottrill, 80 of Perry Township, passed away Friday at Affinity Medical Center. He was born on December 13, 1928 in Clarksburg, West Virginia to Clarence and Mary (Richards) Cottrill. He lived most of his life in the Massillon area and retired from LTV Steel. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Leroy Cottrill; sisters and...
Evelyn A. Moesle
Jan 8, 2009
Evelyn A. Moesle, age 89 of Canton, Ohio, died on Thursday, January 8, 2009 at Mercy Medical Centre in Canton. She was born on February 24, 1919 in Massillon and was the daughter of the late David and Margaret (Roush) Lindsay. She was a 1938 graduate of Washington High School and a lifelong area resident. She was a member...
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...
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...
