Lydia Ellyn Sandrock
Feb 3, 2017
Lydia Ellyn Sandrock, one of god's tiniest angels was called home on February 03, 2017. She is survived by her parents Chad and Jessica Sandrock; her brother Peyton Sandrock; grandparents Brenda and Carl Wise, Tim and Margie Grant, and Linda and Jeff Sandrock; Maternal Great Grandmothers Velda Snyder and Joanne Grant; and Paternal Great-Grandmothers Norma Sandrock and Patricia Girt...
Martina Mccallum
Feb 2, 2017
Martina (Tarle) McCallum, age 66 of Alliance passed away February 2, 2017 at Aultman Compassionate Care. She was born May 8, 1950 in Akron to the late Martin & Magdalene (Bogovich) Tarle. Tina was a 1968 graduate of Washington High School and a graduate of Kent State University. Tina retired from the Sandy Valley Branch of the Stark County...
Richard Joseph Mirenzi
Feb 2, 2017
Rick went home to be with his Lord after losing his battle with diabetes and kidney disease. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Lorrie and his son Richard. He was especially blessed by his friendship with Pastor Berry Carter of City Bible Church who included Rick in his congregation's mission to transform the city and beyond....
Mariette Caroline Bruwier
Feb 2, 2017
Surrounded by her family, Mariette C. (Bruhl) Bruwier, age 92, passed away peacefully in her home and entered into Eternal Life. Born in Liége, Belgium to the late Hubertine (DeHesselle) and Charles Bruhl. Known to friends as "Mayou", she came to America in 1954 and resided in Navarre. She and her late husband of 61 years, Lucien Bruwier, both...
Charles P. Gerstenmaier
Feb 2, 2017
Charles Gerstenmaier 1935-2017, age 82 passed away on February 2, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Born in Massillon, Ohio to John and Nellie Gerstenmaier, Chuck graduated from Washington High School in 1952. He went on to get his BA in Chemistry at Miami University where he met the love of his life, Patricia Rodgers, at his...
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...
