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Leonard Stephon
Jan 27, 2006
Leonard W. Stephon, age 81, of Massillon passed away on Friday, January 27, 2006 at the Meadow Wind Health Care Center in Massillon. He was born on February 4, 1924 in Orrville, Ohio. Leonard was a veteran of the United States Army. He had worked for Smith Dairy and retired in 1987 after working there for 40 years. Leonard...
Marion Harris
Jan 26, 2006
Marion J. Harris age 47 of Massillon passed away Thursday at Aultman Hospital. He was born January 4, 1959 in Massillon to the late Norma Adams Hendricks and James Harris. Marion was a 1977 graduate of Washington High School. As the son of the founder of Norma?s Cottage on 13th St. S. E,. he continued to operate the store...
Evelyn Rizos
Jan 25, 2006
Evelyn Colonero Rizos went to be with the Lord on January 25, 2006 with her family by her side. Evelyn was born in Martins Ferry, OH on January 4, 1926 to George & Konstantina Colonero both pre-deceased. Her sister Sophia Gramatikos passed away in 1998. She married Gust Rizos in Martins Ferry and relocated to Massillon, OH. Together they...
Jane M. Rutkowski
Jan 25, 2006
Jane M. Rutkowski, age 46 of Massillon passed away Wednesday morning at the Mercy Medical Center. She was born on September 28, 1959 in Massillon to Joseph & Mary (Fabianich) Rutkowski. Jane graduated from WHS in 1979. She was a member of the St. Joseph’s choir and the Christian Mothers Altar Rosary Society. Jane enjoyed playing cards, music, bowling...
Robert V. Masters Jr.
Jan 24, 2006
Robert V. Masters Jr., age 73, of Beach City passed away on January 23, 2006. He was born on May 17, 1932 in Canton to the late Robert Sr. & Tina (Cross) Masters. He proudly served our country in the Korean War through the Army National Guard & also served in the Marines. He later became a noted professional...
Richard (Dick) Vette
Jan 23, 2006
Richard J. Vette, age 76 of North Lawrence, died Monday, January 23, 2006 at Massillon Community Hospital. He was born on April 27, 1929 in Albion, Nebraska and was the son of the late Henry & Anna (Naeve) Vette. He was an area resident for most of his life. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict while serving...
Donna Robinson
Jan 20, 2006
Donna L. Robinson, age 68 of Massillon, died Friday, January 20, 2006 at Massillon Community Hospital. She was born on April 23, 1937 in French Creek, WV and was the daughter of the late Armstead & Lucy (Potts) Queen. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Massillon, the V.F.W. and the Early Jazz Society....
Luther Copeland
Jan 19, 2006
Luther E. Copeland age 90 of Massillon passed away Thursday January 19, 2006 at Aultman Hospital. He was born April 12, 1915 in Guatemala to the late Alfred & Roslin Copeland. He lived most of his life in Alliance and retired from American Steel Foundry in 1975. Mr. Copeland was a member of the Massillon Jehovah Witnesses. He was...
Edward Maddox
Jan 19, 2006
Edward J. Maddox, age 65 of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2006 at Massillon Community Hospital. He was born on December 26, 1940 in Seattle Washington to Edward and Mildred Maddox. Edward had been a lifelong resident Massillon. He worked for Bethlehem Steel as a laborer and retired in 1999. Edward was a member of the V.F.W....
Paul Blosfield
Jan 16, 2006
Paul R. Blosfield, age 89 of Massillon, died Saturday morning at home. He was born on November 28, 1916 in Navarre, Ohio and was the son of the late Edward & Mildred Blosfield. He lived in Tennessee for 6 years, but was an area resident for most of his life. Paul retired from the former Republic Steel as a...
Nadezda Ilievska
Jan 16, 2006
Nadezda Ilievska, 75, passed away on January 16, 2006. She was born on January 5, 1931 in Kurbinovo, Macedonia. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Simon; her two sons, Zive and Blaze with their families, four grandchildren and countless family and friends. The funeral services will be held in Drmeni, Prespa, in Macedonia, on Sunday, January...
Betty J. Spillman
Jan 15, 2006
Betty J. Spillman, age 87 of Massillon, passed away Sunday evening at Hospitality House following an extended illness. She was born in Mt. Eaton on December 7, 1918 to the late Clayton and Ruth (Marshall) Beckler and was a resident of Massillon her entire life. Betty was a 1936 Washington High School Graduate. She retired from Bordner’s in 1984...
William A. Heather
Jan 12, 2006
William A. Heather, age 87 of Navarre, died Thursday morning, January 12, 2006 at Massillon Community Hospital. He was born on January 8, 1919 in Massillon and was the son of the late John & Mary Hoffman. He was raised by his adoptive parents, the late Henry & Mary Heather. He had worked at G-R and retired from National...
Catherine Carozza
Jan 11, 2006
Catherine Carozza, age 90 of Massillon, died Wednesday evening at home. She was born on April 5, 1915 in Clairton, PA and was the daughter of the late Anthony and Fannie (Rossi) Carozza. She had been a Canton resident for the past 5 years. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Dominic Carozza. Catherine...
Louis W. Rider
Jan 11, 2006
Louis W. Rider, age 80, passed away January 11, 2006 at Meadow Wind Health Care Center . He was born October 1, 1925 to Louis and Amanda (Heckathorn) Rider. He was a graduate of Washington High School and served in the Navy during World War II. He retired as a transport driver with Nickles Bakery after more than 30...
Vera M. Alesescu
Jan 11, 2006
Vera M. Alesescu age 83, of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at the Laurels Nursing Home in Massillon. She was born on August 8, 1922 in Navarre to the late Arthur and Ada Snyder. Vera was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a 1940 graduate of Washington High School. Along with her parents she...
Virginia L. Goodwill
Jan 10, 2006
Virginia L. Goodwill age 66 of Massillon passed away Tuesday January 10, 2006 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born July 8, 1939 in Massillon to the late Walter & Mary E. (Borell) Brestle. Virginia was a 1957 graduate of Washington High School and a life resident of Massillon. She was a deputy Auditor for the City of Massillon....
Mark R. Kaminski
Jan 9, 2006
Mark R. Kaminski, 46, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away Monday at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Mark was born September 1, 1959 in Massillon, OH. He graduated from Central Catholic High School where he was an enthusiastic member of the basketball team. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Walsh College with degrees in Management...
Carol Mariol
Jan 9, 2006
Carol L. (Hull) Mariol, age 59 of Massillon, died Monday morning at Doctor’s Hospital. She was born on November 4, 1946 in Massillon and was the daughter of the late Don & Gertrude (Potts) Hull. She was a part owner of the former Hull’s Diner. Surviving are her son, Jeffrey V. Mariol of California, her stepson, Jay Mariol of...
Larry Ford
Jan 6, 2006
Larry C. Ford, age 60 of Massillon passed away Friday at his residence. He was born on April 29, 1945 to the late Jeannette (Christian) & Charles Ford. Larry married the love of his life in 1981, Karen (Meyer) Ford. He worked for Rubbermaid for the last 11yrs. Larry always found time to enjoy his favorite sport, golf. Larry...
