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Jack Gorius
Jun 4, 2007
John W. “Jack” Gorius, age 61 of Massillon, died Monday, June 4, 2007 at his home. He was born in Massillon on August 18, 1945 and was the son of the late Clarence W. and Carolyne (Reichel) Gorius. He was a lifelong area resident. He was a 1963 graduate of Washington High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Air...
Olive Jewel Parsons
Jun 3, 2007
Olive Jewel Parsons, age 84 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2007 at Affinity Medical Center-Doctor’s Campus. She was born on January 28, 1923 in Lincoln Co., WV to the late Nathan and Laura Clay. Olive was a member of the Massillon Baptist Temple where she was active in the Sunshine Group workshop. She enjoyed fishing and collecting...
William L. 'Bill' Arnold
Jun 3, 2007
William L. “Bill” Arnold, age 82 of Massillon, died Sunday, June 3, 2007 at the Cleveland Clinic. Born in Akron, Ohio, on December 9, 1924, he was the son of the late John V. and Pearl M. (Gwinn) Arnold. He was a Massillon resident since 1955. Upon graduation from Springfield High School, Bill served in the U.S. Army at...
C. Juanita Bonnie Jewell
Jun 3, 2007
C. Juanita “Bonnie” Jewell, age 87 of Massillon, died Sunday morning, June 3, 2007 at Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. She was born on March 11, 1920 in Massillon and was the daughter of the late Michael and Evangeline (Warner) Heintz. Bonnie was a homemaker and a member of Massillon Wesleyan Methodist Church. Along with her parents, her...
Evelyn Mae Bretz
Jun 1, 2007
Evelyn Mae Bretz, age 83 of Massillon passed away Friday at Aultman Hospital. Evelyn was born November 22 1923 in Athens County to the late Dallas & Alice (Andrews) Christman. She lived most of her life in Massillon and retired from Massillon Community Hospital. She was a member of the Massillon Senior Center, and was a former member of...
Oscar Cabassa
Jun 1, 2007
Oscar Cabassa, age 96 of Massillon, passed away Friday morning at Affinity Medical Center-Massillon Campus following a brief illness. Oscar was born on October 8, 1910 in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico to the late Antonio and Olivia Cabassa. He worked for Republic Steel as a chipper and hand grinder until retiring at the age of 60. After retiring from...
Ronnie Mahlon Stevens
May 31, 2007
Ronnie Mahlon Stevens, age 68, of Canton, passed away Thursday evening at the Laurels of Massillon. He was born in Goodwill, West Virginia on June 24, 1938 to the late Walter and Patsy (Cook) Stevens. After Ronnie graduated from high school he went on to serve our country in the National Guard. He then returned home, where he went...
Margaret Lou Lewis
May 29, 2007
Margaret Lou Lewis, age 64 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday evening at her residence. She was born on June 11, 1942 in Warren, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Carl W. and Helen A. (Wargo) Collier. Her life was spent as a soul winner and spiritual leader. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was a...
Kenneth W. Wilson
May 28, 2007
Kenneth W. Wilson, age 88 of Massillon passed away Monday May 28, 2007 at Affinity Medical Center Massillon Campus. He was born on January 30, 1919 in Massillon to the late John W. & Lillian (Hug) Wilson. Kenny was a 1937 graduate of Washington High School and the Arthur Jordan Conservatory of Music. He served as a medic with...
Arnold 'Nook' Dewald
May 27, 2007
Arnold W. “Nook” Dewald age 91 of Massillon, passed away Sunday at Affinity Medical Center - Massillon Campus. He was born on November 2, 1915 in Ambridge, Pa. to the late Edward and Wilhamenia (Gangle) Dewald. Nook was a WWII United States Army Veteran serving in 657th Engineer Topographical Battalion in 1944 in Europe and Japan, and also specializing...
Arcoe J. Lowe
May 27, 2007
Arcoe J. Lowe, age 81, of Massillon, died Sunday evening at the Laurels of Massillon. He was born on September 6, 1925 in Orma, WV and was the son of the late Chester and Hazel (Alfred) Lowe. He was a Massillon resident for 47 years. Arcoe was a highly decorated veteran serving under General George Patton in the 65th...
Robert E. Palmer
May 26, 2007
Robert E. Palmer, age 72, of Massillon, passed away Saturday evening at the Mercy Medical Center. He was born in New Philadelphia on February 8, 1935 to the late Paul and Nellie (Meredith) Palmer. After Robert graduated from high school he joined the Army to serve our country. On May 5, 1956 Robert married the love of his life,...
Dr. John R. Hickey
May 25, 2007
Dr. John R. Hickey age 77 of Cleveland passed away Friday, May 25 2007in Columbus. He was born February 18, 1930 in Dover to the late James & Marguerite (McKeever) Hickey. He was raised in Massillon and was a 1948 graduate of Washington High School. John received an honorable discharge from the Army. He graduated from Ohio Northern University...
Marilyn Pendolino Kurtzman
May 24, 2007
Marilyn Pendolino Kurtzman age 67 of Massillon passed away Thursday May 24, 2007 at Affinity Medical Center-Massillon Campus. Marilyn was born April 15, 1940 in Massillon to the late Anthony & Elvira (Santilli) Pendolino. She was a 1958 graduate of Washington High School and a member of the Massillon Choir. Marilyn had worked for the Massillon Clerk of Courts...
Julia Marie Thomas
May 24, 2007
Julia Marie Thomas age 93 of Canton passed away Thursday at Manor Care. Julia was born January 7, 1914 in Canton to the late Arthur & Rose (Ferrero) Repace. She was a secretary for the Auditors Office, City of Canton. She was a member of St. Peters Church in Canton, St. Anthony’s Church, AARP, Senior Friends and the CYC....
Irene Splittorf
May 23, 2007
Irene Splittorf passed away on May 23, 2007 at Affinity Medical Center – Doctor’s Campus after a brief illness. Irene had been a resident of Perry Township since 1950, and as a teacher, principal and board of education member for over forty years, impacted the lives of many of Perry’s residents. In the early 1950’s Irene enrolled in the...
Marjorie A. Lucas
May 23, 2007
Marjorie A. Lucas age 82 of Perry Twp. passed away May 23, 2007 at Mercy Medical Center. Marjorie was born October 29, 1924 in Canton to the late Frank & Agnes (Leonard) Myers. She was raised in Canton by William & Margaret Sandera. She was generous with what she had, enjoyed spending time with friends, and loved her cats....
John H. Frieg
May 23, 2007
John H. Frieg age 59 of Jackson Twp. passed away May 23, 2007 at his residence. John was born June 10, 1947 in Massillon to the late Eugene ‘Gene’ & Eugenia Frieg. He was a 1965 graduate of Washington High School and played for the Tigers on the State Championship Team. He then graduated from Kent State University and...
John Dinsmore Shanor
May 22, 2007
John Dinsmore Shanor, age 89, died Tuesday morning, May 22, 2007, at Shady Lawn Nursing Home. He was born on August 7, 1917 in Bever Falls, PA to the late Herbert and Mary Shanor. He lived his adult life in Massillon. John retired from Republic Steel Corp. He was preceded in death by his wife, Olive Jane (Lockhart) Shanor...
Edith Marie Karris
May 20, 2007
Edith Marie Karris, age 87 of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2007 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 18, 1919 in Dalton to the late Simon and Anna (Moser) Swartz. Edith was well known for her courageous attitude with uplifting spirit, strength and faith. A devoted and loving mother, grandmother...
