Samuel J. Hoover, Sr.
Sep 13, 2017
Samuel J. Hoover, Sr.. 74 of Massillon, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 13, 2017. He was born on October 17, 1942 in Massillon to Chuck and Pauline (Matejko) Hoover. They preceded him in death. Following high school, Sam served his country in the U.S. Army. He went on to work at Ecko Housewares. He is survived by...
Leslie A. Speck
Sep 12, 2017
Leslie A. Speck, 83 of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. Leslie was born on April 28, 1934 in Dover Ohio, the daughter of John and Margaret (Palmer) Albert. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a graduate of Washington High School. Leslie worked at the Hanover House for over 25 years. She was a member...
Linda Julie Phillips
Sep 12, 2017
Linda J. Phillips, 74, of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on September 12, 2017. She was born on December 10, 1942 in Shinnston, West Virginia to the late Willie and Vernice (Merrill) Hayes. Linda was a member of New Life Tabernacle for 36 years, where she was famously known as the “Candy Lady”. She was very...
Michael W. Dugan
Sep 10, 2017
Michael W. Dugan, age 46 of Massillon, passed away Sunday morning suddenly at his home. Michael was born December 14th, 1970 in Albany, New York. He is survived by his mother Raffaela (Mary) Dugan, his father Daniel Dugan, the love of his life and wife of 21 years Amy Dugan, and his 3 children, Emily (Matt), Evan and Ryan....
Reverend Timothy R. Lee
Sep 9, 2017
Reverend Timothy R. Lee, age 55 of Massillon, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 9, 2017. He was born in Dickson, TN on August 25, 1962 to Archie W. and Katie (Dawson) Lee. He attended Dickson County High School, and he was also a graduate of Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville. He earned his Master’s degree...
Dennis Timothy Fitzgerald
Sep 6, 2017
Dennis Timothy Fitzgerald, 66, passed away unexpectedly on September 6, 2017. He was born in Massillon on May 26, 1951 to the late James G. and Helen (McMahon) Fitzgerald. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He is survived by a brother, Richard Fitzgerald of North Canton and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was also preceded...
Sally X. Kidd
Sep 4, 2017
Sally Xenia Kidd, 78 of Massillon, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017. She was born in Massillon on August 9, 1939 and was the daughter of the late Wayne and June (Graybill) Hershey. Sally graduated from Washington High School in 1957. She then earned her Associate’s Degree and went on to become the manager of the Massillon AAA...
Cindy L. Robertson
Sep 4, 2017
Cindy Robertson, age 46 of Millersburg went home to be with the Lord on September 04, 2017. She was born on December 05, 1970 in Ravenna, OH to the late Ronald and Connie (Ratliff) Southwick. She was a graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School. Cindy worked at Centor Rx as a Supervisor. She was a member of Amazing Grace...
Clarence J. Francis
Aug 29, 2017
Clarence J. Francis, 82 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017. Clarence was born on October 14, 1934 in Raven Rock, WV the son of the late Clarence McKinley and Bessie (Stewart) Francis. Clarence retired from the Timken Company in 1998 after 28 ½ years of service. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, spoiling his grandchildren, taking long extensive car...
Karen Ann Rodgers
Aug 29, 2017
Karen A. (Weckman) Rodgers, 70, passed away unexpectedly on August 29, 2017. She was born in Massillon on March 14, 1947 to Laverene and Betty (Weise) Weckman. She retired from Portage Family Medical Practice. Karen founded the Follow That Dream an Elvis Fan Club, was active with SCCA Racing and loved to travel to events. She was also a...
Marianne Pettay
Aug 28, 2017
Marianne Pettay, 76 of Massillon, passed away Monday, August 28, 2017. Beloved mother, proud grandma, sister, aunt and friend will be forever missed. Marianne was born on September 29, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of the late Frederick and Ethel (Jenner) Bast. Marianne was a Washington High School graduate. She worked for the Hammersmith Insurance Company retiring after...
Dolores A. Cooper
Aug 25, 2017
Dolores "Dee" Ann Cooper, 83, of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on August 25th, 2017. She was born to the late John and Anna Bednar, on December 15, 1933, in Massillon. She attended Washington High School, from which she graduated in 1953. From there she went on to The Ohio University, before moving to Southern California...
Frieda Louise Selig
Aug 25, 2017
Frieda Selig, It is with heartfelt sadness but also with deep joy that the family of Frieda Luise Selig announces that Frieda’s last wish has been fulfilled; to be re-united with her beloved husband Josef, who passed away in 2009 and meet her Lord and Savior. Frieda, age 93, passed peacefully into eternity surrounded by her loving family. Frieda...
Dolores E. Mcgarry
Aug 24, 2017
Dolores E. McGarry, formerly Willey, age 86 of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017. She was born in Jersey City, NJ on June 28, 1931 and was the daughter of Benjamin H. and Mary D. (Archbold) Jacka. She resided in Florida for 15 years before coming to Massillon in November of 2016 to be closer to her...
Hugh L. Lewis
Aug 22, 2017
Hugh L. Lewis, 81 of Navarre, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Affinity Medical Center. He was born on May 3, 1936 in Leavittsburg, Ohio and was the son of the late Ralph and Myrtle (Brockway) Lewis. He was was one of 4 siblings and was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked at and retired...
Emilia Regina Hodak
Aug 22, 2017
Emilia Regina Hodak, age 95, passed away at the Laurels of Massillon on August 22, 2017. She was preceded in death by her son, John B. Misko Jr. in 2009. Surviving is her son Gregory P. Misko Sr. (Mary Jo) of Massillon; daughter-in-law Carolyn Misko; five grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Emilia loved her family and cherished her...
Steven Thomas Stafford Ii
Aug 22, 2017
Steven T. Stafford II, 35, passed away unexpectedly, on August 22, 2017. He was born in Vincennes, IN on October 07, 1981. Steven worked for Marsh Industries. He is survived by his daughter, Autumn Stafford; parents, Steven T. (Pam) Stafford and Kelly (John) Mason Orlando; Sisters and brother, Erin Stafford, Elizabeth (Jesus) Sanchez and Travis Stafford; grandparents, Thomas Stafford,...
Ronald Gary Unklesbay
Aug 21, 2017
Ronald G. Unklesbay, 64, of Massillon, passed away on August 21, 2017 at Rose Lane Health Center. He was born on September 9, 1952 in Massillon to David and Mildred (Stancheck) Unklesbay. Ron also proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. A funeral service will be held for Ron on Monday, August 28, 2017 at 11:30...
Edward Thomas Darr
Aug 20, 2017
Edward Thomas Darr, 79, of Massillon, passed away on August 20, 2017 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on October 13, 1937 to Charles and Ruth (Neff) Darr. Ed proudly served his country in the United States Army. He married Sandy Guzzetta on October 13, 1972 and they shared 44 loving years together. In his spare...
Marsha K. Beitel
Aug 18, 2017
Marsha K. Beitel. 56 of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 18, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 6, 1961 and was the daughter of Peter and Eva (Radick) Kovatch. Marsha was a homemaker and a faithful member of United Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in...
