Sharon L. Johnson
Sep 19, 2018
Sharon L. Johnson, 70 of Perry Township, originally from Wheeling Island, WV, passed away at her home with her family at her side. She attended Blessed Trinity Elementary School where she was a cheerleader and graduated from Wheeling Central Catholic High School. She went on to marry Jim Johnson on September 6, 1969. They moved to Seattle, WA where...
Diane Kay Millar
Sep 18, 2018
Diane Kay Millar, 58, died unexpectedly on September 18, 2018. She was born in Massillon on February 8, 1960 to Richard and Imogene (Zurfley) Thompson of Navarre. Diane was a very out going person, who was never at a loss for words. She had a love for Light Houses and Pineapples. Her favorite phrase was “Believe.” She is also...
William "Bill" H. Matthews
Sep 16, 2018
William “Bill” H. Matthews, age 87 of Massillon passed away on September 16, 2018. He was born on August 27, 1931 to the late Hubert and Irene (Cooper) Matthews. He married Kathryn M. Sommers in ovember 1956 and they shared 54 years together until her passing in 2010. Bill proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during...
Karla Sue Parr
Sep 15, 2018
Karla Parr, 57, passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2018. She was born in Massillon on March 1, 1961 to the late Norman and Emeline Parr. Karla was a 1979 graduate of Washington High School, furthering her education in Culinary Arts. Karla loved to cook. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints....
Jennifer L. Dingey
Sep 14, 2018
Jennifer L. Dingey, 38 of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 14, 2018. Jennifer was born on September 27, 1979 in Barberton, Ohio the daughter of Deana K. Dingey. Jen was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a 1998 graduate of Tuslaw High School and RG Drage Vocational School where she studied computing and accounting. Jen...
Kathleen Ann Doherty
Sep 14, 2018
Kathleen Ann Doherty, 67, passed away on September 14, 2018, following an extended illness. She was born in Massillon on September 1, 1951 to the late Ronald Saylor and Jane (Adams) Saylor. Kathy was a 1969 graduate of Washington High School and a 1971 graduate of Timken Mercy School of Practical Nursing. She was a member of Faith Community...
Frank Turkal
Sep 12, 2018
Frank Turkal, 91 was born on October 4, 1926, the son of Mark and Mary Turkal in Massillon and died on September 12, 2018. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, George and Joe. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Rose, son Tim Turkal, daughter Martha Shaffer (Howard), grandchildren, Abby Waldrop...
Betty Jo Ronk
Sep 11, 2018
Betty Jo Ronk, age 95, of Massillon, passed away on September 11, 2018, after a brief illness, in the Laurels of Massillon. She was born February 4, 1923, a daughter of the late George and Edna Mase. She was a Massillon resident all her life. Betty Jo was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Robert Ronk....
Paul Alton Smith
Sep 11, 2018
Paul Alton Smith of Massillon, Ohio went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 11, 2018. Paul was born on May 16, 1936 in Canton, Ohio to the late Howard “Tip” Smith and Gladys Louise Smith. Paul was married to his wife Judy (Swihart) for 63 years. Paul retired from Plant Protection at Republic Steel after...
Carolyn Davis
Sep 11, 2018
Carolyn Davis, 68, passed away on September 11, 2018. She was born in Massillon on March 8, 1950. Carolyn was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1968 and Manpower Training Center 1969. She retired from Varney Chiropractic Clinic She was dedicated to her family. Carolyn is survived by her son, David (Crystal) Davis; three sisters, Linda (Del)...
Merrie Lou Davis
Sep 10, 2018
Merrie Lou (Smith) Davis passed away on September 10, 2018. She was born in the former Massillon City Hospital on February 15, 1935 to Daniel and Edna (Kemp) Smith. Merrie Lou graduated from WHS in 1953 and went on to work for the FBI in Washington D.C. In 1955, she married Patrick J. Davis and moved to Ogden, Utah,...
Ricky L Deitsch
Sep 10, 2018
Ricky L Deitsch, age 68 of Massillon, passed away September 10, 2018, following a brief illness. He was born July 8, 1950, son of late Robert and Bessie Deitsch. He graduated from Crestline High School in 1968. He served in the U.S. Army in 1970, during the Vietnam War, where he received the National Defense Service Medal and Purple...
Floyd R Lindsay
Sep 8, 2018
Floyd R. Lindsay, age 100, of Newman, went peacefully to be with his LORD on September 8, 2018, at 4:10pm surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 14, 1918, to the late Robert and Annie Lindsay. Floyd graduated from Washington High School. He married Lois K. Sherret on July 13th 1952. He served in World War...
Wilbert M. Pedrotty, Jr.
Sep 7, 2018
Wilbert M. “Junie” Pedrotty, Jr., age 91 of Massillon, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018. He was born in Brewster, Ohio on November 17, 1926 to Wilbert M., Sr. and Della (Plunkett) Pedrotty. Junie was a graduate of Washington High School where he played for the Tigers for three years in the 1940’s. He proudly served his country...
Barbara A. Friedrichsen
Sep 7, 2018
Barbara A. “Penny” Friedrichsen, age 75 of Perry Twp., passed away on September 07, 2018. She was born on October 19, 1942 to the late James and Kathryn (Seifert) Ackerman Sr. in Massillon, Ohio. She married James E. Friedrichsen Jr. on September 05, 1964 and they shared 54 years together. Penny enjoyed taking care of her family and spending...
Roger A. Hughes
Sep 2, 2018
Roger Hughes, 79 of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at Country Lawn Nursing Home. He was born on July 23, 1939 in Fostoria, Ohio and was the son of the late Clifford and Mildred (Gruber) Hughes. He worked for Lukens Steel and was a member of the F.O.E. 190 Along with his parents, he was preceded...
Scott M. Gunn
Sep 1, 2018
Scott M. Gunn, 49, passed away unexpectedly on September 1, 2018. He was born in Akron on June 5, 1969. He was an Artist and self- employed graphic designer and was active with Anchor House. Scott is survived by his mother, Carol Gunn-Thomas; twin brother, Stephen D. (Jennifer) Gunn; two aunts and uncles, Bonnie & Gene Burdette & Peggy...
Jennifer Lynn Calavitta
Aug 31, 2018
Jennifer Lynn Calavitta, 50 of North Lawrence, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018. Jen was born on March 5, 1968 in Medina, the daughter of Jerry and Irene (Easton) Smith. Jennifer was a 1986 graduate of Highland High School in Medina. She had a love for animals, music and theater. Most of all she loved her family. Jennifer...
Janet Rogich
Aug 31, 2018
Janet C. Rogich, 73, passed away on August 31, 2018, following an extended illness. She was born in Jersey City, NJ on September 30, 1944, to the late Harold and Virginia (Fox) Turner. She is survived by her husband, Robert Rogich; daughter Shannon Spiker; two grandchildren; and a brother, James Turner. Janet was preceded in death by her son,...
Stephen (Steve) Kovatch
Aug 31, 2018
Stephen (Steve) Kovatch, age 95, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018. He was born in Massillon, Ohio on September 18, 1922 to the late John and Eva Kovatch. He graduated from Washington High School in 1940. He enlisted in the Army in 1943, served in the 101st Infantry as part of Patton's 3rd Army, and...
