Ernest J. Mccarty, Sr.
Feb 2, 2017
Ernest J. McCarty, Sr., 91, of Perry Township, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017. Ernest was born on February 7, 1925 in Dellroy, Ohio the son of the late Wilbur and Sylvia (Moreland) McCarty. Ernest was a U.S. Navy veteran and proudly served his country during WWII. He owned and operated Ernie's Place on S. Erie Street then worked...
Bonnie L. Sullivan
Jan 31, 2017
Bonnie L. Sullivan, 84, passed away on January 31, 2017, following an extended illness. She was born in Gauley Bridge, WV on February 1, 1932 to the late Robert L. and Carrie O. (Hill) Jones. Bonnie worked for Angelo's Spaghetti House for nineteen years. She was a warm, caring, kind and loving person. She was dedicated to her family....
Louisa M. Tusing
Jan 31, 2017
Louisa M. Tusing, 75, of Navarre, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017. Louisa was born on March 5, 1941 in Massillon, the daughter of the late Donald and Sarah (Appleby) Linerode. Louisa was a 1959 graduate of Navarre High School. She enjoyed ceramics and sewing. She was a member of Christ's Community Church. Along with her parents she was...
Harry William Caldwell
Jan 30, 2017
Harry W. Caldwell, 91, of, Massillon, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2017 at the Inn at University Village. He was born on November 28, 1925 in Akron, Ohio to Benjamin Franklin and Rose (Brugger) Caldwell. Harry proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was a Sea Bee. He married Ruth Brinker on September 27, 1946....
Leroy V. White
Jan 30, 2017
Leroy V. White of Massillon, Ohio, age 76, passed away on Monday, January 30th, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman, Ohio. He was born July 18, 1940 to the late L.V. White and Thelma (Johnson) White-Davis. He was a 1958 graduate of Massillon's Washington High School and a 2009 graduate of Kent State University-Stark with a BA degree...
George A. Jurkovich, Sr.
Jan 30, 2017
George A. Jurkovich, Sr., age 85 of Massillon passed away Monday January 30, 2017. He was born November 10, 1931 in Massillon to the late Tony & Mary (Bismar) Jurkovich. George served in the US Army and retired as production supervisor from Heinz Foods. His family will hold their 'Georges Treasures' forever in their hearts. His Treasures were custom...
Alex B. Tasseff
Jan 30, 2017
Alex B. Tasseff, 89, passed away on January 30, 2017, following an extended illness. He was born in Macedonia on March 1, 1927 to the late Blage and Evangelina (Kostich) Tasseff. Alex was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1946. He was a kind, generous and loving man. He was dedicated to his family. He loved to...
Joseph E. Medure
Jan 29, 2017
Joseph E. Medure, 89 of Navarre, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at the Canton Regency. He was born on August 26, 1927 in Massillon and was the son of the late Dominic and Antoinette (Surachi) Medure. Joe retired from Republic Steel in 1984, where he was a roll grinder. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed turtle...
Lela M. Mummertz
Jan 29, 2017
Lela M. Mummertz, 89, passed away unexpectedly on January 29, 2017. She was born in Navarre on November 18, 1927 to the late John and Pauline (Mitzel) Mummertz. Lela retired from Ekco House Wares, where she was secretary to the president. She loved bowling and spending time with family. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. She...
Ellen Frances Hershey
Jan 28, 2017
Ellen F. Hershey, age 96 passed away on January 28, 2017. She was born in Massillon on June 14, 1920 to the late Ernest and Ivah Dingelstedt. She was a graduate of Washington High School. She was married to Richard A. Hershey Sr. until his passing in 1974. Ellen worked as a secretary at First Christian Church until her...
Elliott Zimbalist Copeland Jr
Jan 28, 2017
Elliott Z. Copeland Jr., age 33, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 28, 2017. He was born to Linda Meinhart and the late Elliott Z. Copeland Sr. on December 19, 1983. Elliott was blessed with a contagious smile and a comical sense of humor. He was also known for his heart of gold and...
Ruth A. Pachis
Jan 28, 2017
Ruth A. Pachis, 91 of Akron, formerly of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at home. She was born on November 22, 1925 in Massillon and was one of 18 children born to John and Eva (Elesky) Kovatch. She retired from Central States Can and Ohio Paper Products. She was a former member of First Baptist Church....
Carole S. Whisler
Jan 28, 2017
Carole S. Whisler, age 82 passed away on January 28, 2017. She was born in Brewster, Ohio on December 26, 1934 to the late Cletus and Laura "Dolly" (Snyder) Zingery. She was a 1952 graduate of Brewster High School. She married Ronald E. Whisler Sr. on March 21, 1959 and they shared 58 years together. Carole was a Wife,...
Anthony George Pugh
Jan 28, 2017
Anthony George Pugh born February 23, 1972 passed away unexpectedly on Saturday January 28, 2017. Anthony was a kind hearted gentle giant that loved his family and friends. He was die hard Cleveland Browns fan, for better or worse. During his youth, he was Boy Scout and worked at Seven Ranges during his high school years. Anthony fell in...
Katherine M. Messerly
Jan 27, 2017
Katherine M. Messerly, 96 of Perry Township, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017 at the Canton Christian Home. She was born on September 5, 1920 in Narrows, VA and was the daughter of the late William and Katherine (Stoltz) Smith. She was a member of Perry Christian Church. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Leslie A. Patrick
Jan 25, 2017
Leslie A. Patrick, 75 of Massillon, passed away at his home with his family at his side on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. He was born in Massillon on July 16, 1941 and was the son of the late Corless and Irene (Biehl) Patrick. He worked for Lindsay Concrete and was a member of Anchor Baptist Church. Along with his...
Geraldine M. Brenner
Jan 25, 2017
Ma Brenner's Kitchen has closed. Geraldine M. Brenner, 84, passed away Wednesday, January 25, in the same manner she lived her life -- surrounded by family in her home. For decades her dinner table was open to friends and family. The plates didn't match, but the bowls and dishes were piled high with home cooking, and there was always...
Virginia H. Ewing
Jan 24, 2017
Virginia H. (Dolvin) Ewing, 97 of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. She was born on August 2, 1919 in New Cumberland, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Paul and Delores (Strawn) Dolvin. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James M. Ewing, her son James E. Ewing, her son-in-law,...
David "Dave" B. Traugott
Jan 24, 2017
David "Dave" B. Traugott, age 39 passed away on January 24, 2017. He was born in Rapid City South Dakota on September 20, 1977. He was a 1996 graduate of Glenoak High School. He married Maegan Peltier on June 19, 2001. Dave worked for A.R.E. He enjoyed playing Corn hole with family and friends, watching the Denver Broncos, and...
Jane Elizabeth Schaffer
Jan 23, 2017
Jane E. Schaffer, 74, of, Navarre, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 23, 2017 at Affinity Medical Center. She was born May 23, 1942 in Easton, Pennsylvania and was a graduate of Easton High School. Jane worked in Respite Care for many years. Her greatest passion in life was being a care giver. She also thoroughly enjoyed spending time...
