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...
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...
Joseph W. Rutkowski, Sr.
Dec 23, 2008
Joseph W. Rutkowski, Sr., age 80 of Massillon, died on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at Affinity Medical Center. His death followed a lengthy illness. He was born on September 19, 1928 in Canton, Ohio and was the son of the late Gust and Anna (Matecki) Rutkowski. He was a lifelong area resident. Joe served in the U.S. Army during...
Robert N. Stenger
Dec 22, 2008
Robert N. Stenger age 90 of Massillon passed away Monday December 22, 2008 following a lengthy illness. He was born Feb. 10, 1918 in Massillon to the late Jacob & Helen (Berens) Stenger. Bob was a graduate of Washington High School. He entered the Army Air Corp and served in England. Following the service he was employed at the...
Michael S. Moore
Dec 21, 2008
Michael S. Moore age 58 of Tuscarawas Twp. passed away December 21, 2008 at Affinity Medical Center. Mike was born June 11, 1950 in Canton to Paul & Helen (Payne) Moore and was raised in Massillon. Most of his life was spent in Tuslaw Twp. where he was very active in the sports programs. He coached the Tuslaw Youth...
Paul J. Morrison
Dec 20, 2008
Paul J. Morrison, 80, of Massillon passed away Saturday December 20th at Mercy Medical Center, Canton. He was born December 15, 1928 in Cleveland to the late Charles and Irene (Murry) Morrison. Paul was a veteran of the Marine Corp., serving in the Korean Conflict. He was a Class A Electrician and retired from the Hoover Co. Paul was...
Donald 'Benny' Bettilyon
Dec 20, 2008
Donald ‘Benny’ Bettilyon, age 77 of Jackson Twp. passed away Saturday December 20, 2008 at Rose Lane Health Care. Don was born February 9, 1931 in Justus, OH to the late Calvert & Ethel (Cook) Bettilyon. Benny was a 1949 graduate of Washington High School. He served in the Ohio National Guards from 1951-1953. He joined the Massillon Police...
Arthur Michael Bryson
Dec 18, 2008
Arthur Michael Bryson age 55 of Akron, Ohio passed away December 18, 2008. Michael was born May 20, 1953 in Canton to the late Louis and Juanita (Turner) Bryson and was raised in Massillon. He was a 1971 graduate of Washington High School and enjoyed the Tiger sports. He served six years in the Army including time in Korea....
