Eugenia R. Rosca
Apr 9, 2017
Eugenia R. Rosca, age 76 of Massillon passed away April 9, 2017. Eugenia was born February 24, 1941 to the late Nick & Eugenia (Laru) Racar in Canton, OH. She was a graduate of McKinley High School and had worked at the former Martin’s Bakery. Her husband George Rosca died in 2013. Eugenia is survived by a daughter Daniela...
Donna J. Pickering
Apr 9, 2017
Donna J. Pickering, 83, went to be with The Lord on April 9, 2017 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center, Canton, following an extended illness. She was born in Dexter City on September 17, 1933 to the late John T. and Mary E. (Pitt) Pyle. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Dan Pickering; daughter, Katherine Walker; sister,...
Ted R. Hurtt
Apr 8, 2017
Ted R. Hurtt age 80 of Massillon passed away Saturday April 8, 2017 at his residence. He was born to the late Harry and Gladys Hurtt on July 12, 1936 in Akron. Ted was the Parts Manager at Remiinger and Holland Auto Dealerships. Ted enjoyed house plants, golfing and loved listening to music. He is survived by his wife,...
Jimmy Lamar Jones
Apr 8, 2017
Jimmy Lamar Jones of Canton, Ohio, age 69 passed away on Saturday, April 08, 2017. He was born on July 13, 1947 in Rome, Georgia to Mildred Price Wyley and the late Ray Jones. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He worked as a Tow Motor Operator many years at Sterilite...
David A. Balista
Apr 7, 2017
David A. Balista, 71 of Massillon, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017 at Affinity Medical Center. He was born on February 3, 1946 in Akron, Ohio and was the son of the late Solondo and Julianna (Kotelis) Balista. Following high school, David attended Kent State University. He went on to work in sales at Borden Ice Cream. He...
Mary Jane Simon-Bickel
Apr 7, 2017
Mary Jane Simon-Bickel, 96 of Massillon, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017. She was born in Brewster, Ohio on April 22, 1920 and was the daughter of the late George and Martha (Close) Null. Mary Jane worked for Tyson Bearings in the early 40’s making airplane parts. She then worked at the Sugar Bowl for many years and...
Michael Lee Miller
Apr 6, 2017
Michael L. Miller, 64, of Jackson Township, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, April 06, 2017 with his wife by his side. He was born October 26, 1952 in Akron, Ohio to Lee and Jeanette (Howard) Miller. Michael proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He...
Timothy W. Drouhard
Apr 5, 2017
Timothy Wayne Drouhard, 73, passed away April 5, 2017 following a short illness. He was preceded in death by his parents Dolores (Huwig) and Charles Drouhard. He was also preceded in death by his brother Keith Drouhard and sister Denise (Nick) Moauro. Survived by his sisters, Pam (Joe) Ertle and Kay (Gary) Endres. He was a loving father figure...
Teresa J. Mccleary
Apr 4, 2017
Teresa J. McCleary, 58 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017. Teresa was born on November 1, 1958 in Massillon, the daughter of the late Donald E. and Lillian C. (Chetelat) Kilgore. Teresa was a lifelong resident of Massillon. She spent most of her life dedicating herself to raising her children and other children in the neighborhood. She...
Alta L Papes
Apr 4, 2017
Alta Papes, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on April 04, 2017.She is survived by her children Jack Papes and Anna Papes. She enjoyed reading, gardening and bird watching. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Sunday, April 23, 2017 from 1-5p.m. at 5047 Johnnycake Ridge NE, Canton, OH 44705. In lieu of...
Shirley Ann Heinemann
Apr 3, 2017
Shirley Ann Heinemann, 79 of Massillon, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017. She was born in Mansfield, Ohio on July 16, 1937 and was the daughter of the late James David and Angelica Doloris (Massaro) Noggle. Shirley was a graduate of North High School in Akron and had owned and operated Bronze & Beautiful Salon in Massillon. Shirley...
Dale H. Kandle
Apr 1, 2017
Dale H. Kandle, 83, of North Lawrence, went home to meet the Lord on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Mercy Hospital. Dale was born February 1, 1934 in Massillon, the son of the late Herman and Minnie (Weckesser) Kandle. He retired from Superior Meats after 38 years of service and served as Tuscarawas Township Trustee for 3 terms. Dale...
Richard H. Kindsvatter
Apr 1, 2017
On April 1, 2017, Richard "Dick" Kindsvatter, 86, passed away at Woodlawn Compassionate Care Center in Canton, Ohio. Born November 29, 1930, Dick graduated from Steubenville High School in 1948 and worked at the Weirton Steel Company in order to pay his way through college. Dick served in the United States Air Force and spent four years stationed in...
Sharon L. Gibson
Mar 31, 2017
Sharon L. Gibson, 69 of Canton, passed away Friday, March 31, 2017. Sharon was born on July 3, 1947 in Steubenville, Ohio the daughter of the late Wilbert and Anna (Holmes) Gibson. She was retired from Republic Steel. She loved her family, especially her great nieces and nephews, they were like her children. Along with her parents, she was...
James W. Williams
Mar 31, 2017
James W. Williams, 88, passed away on March 31, 2017, following an extended illness. He was born in West Virginia on November 8, 1928 to the late James W. and Fannie (Moore) Williams, Sr. James was a veteran of The United States Army and retired from Republic Steel after 42 years. He was dedicated to his family and loved...
Tres' Keith Peterson
Mar 30, 2017
Tres’ Keith Peterson, passed away unexpectedly and went home to be with the Lord on March 30, 2017. He was born in Massillon on November 06, 1995 to Cathy May and Brian Peterson. Tres’ served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves. He enjoyed going to the movies, and was a diehard Star Wars Fan, loved Yugio-Pokeman and video...
Barbara Ann Crooks
Mar 30, 2017
Barbara "Bobbie" Ann Crooks, 89, formerly of Massillon, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Kingston of Ashland. She was born on August 21, 1927 in Carlisle, Kentucky to Samuel W. and Lena R. (Williams) Dean. She married Rev. Paul Crooks on June 6, 1948. They shared 56 loving years together...
Helen Grace Trump
Mar 29, 2017
Helen G. (Marker) Trump, age 87, of Canton, passed away on March 29, 2017. She was born on March 25, 1930 to the late Arthur and Grace (Peter) Marker. She was a 1948 graduate Timken Vocational High School. She met and married, Floyd Jarvis Trump, who was the love of her life on March 25, 1949 and they celebrated...
Carol L. Gowins
Mar 29, 2017
Carol L. Gowins, age 81, of Dalton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017. She was born in Massillon, Ohio, Dec. 11, 1935, to the late, John and Florence (Doubledee) Reidle. Carol was retired from the Massillon City School System as a district supervisor for the school cafeterias. She was heavily involved in the Massillon Women's Bowling Association for...
Bruce Anthony Reynolds
Mar 28, 2017
Bruce Anthony Reynolds, 34 of Killeen, TX passed away suddenly Tuesday, March 28th 2017. He was born April 22, 1982 in Canton, OH to parents Yolanda Thompson-Tolson and Anthony (Carmen) Reynolds. Bruce was a 2001 graduate of Glen Oak High School and proudly served in the United States Navy on the USS Enterprise. Bruce was a former employee of...
