Joseph E. Watko, Jr.
Jun 9, 2014
Joseph E. Watko, Jr., 76, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2014 at Affinity Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born in Clairton, PA on July 12, 1937 to the late Joseph E. and Anna (Raynak) Watko, Sr.. Joseph received his Pharmacy degree from Duquesne University. He began his career at Gray Drug, continued with Schuman Drug...
Robert W. Lewis, Sr.
Jun 7, 2014
Rev. Robert W. Lewis Sr., age 68 of Canton passed away June 7, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center. Bob was born November 3, 1945 in Akron to the late Grandvil and Willa (Kirk) Lewis. He was a 1964 graduate of North High School and attended the University of Akron. His Ministerial Studies were conducted at Moody Bible Institute and...
Dorothy Eileen Covert
Jun 7, 2014
Dorothy Eileen Covert, of North Lawrence, Ohio passed away on June 7, 2014 at the age of 90. She was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on May 21, 1924 and was the daughter of Earl and Ethel Burrows. She was married for 70 years to the late Glenn W. Covert. Dorothy was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. She...
Angela M. Arias
Jun 7, 2014
Angela Tripodi-Arias, 55, of Massillon, passed away June 7. She was the daughter of the late John R. Tripodi and Patricia Tripodi Austin of Ocala, Florida. Angie was a graduate of Jackson High School and an ardent supporter of the Cleveland Browns, Indians, and Cavaliers. Besides her mother, Angie is survived by her husband, Miguel Arias of Ocala; her...
Joseph Peter Magasano
Jun 4, 2014
Joseph "Joe" P. Magasano, age 92, passed away on June 04, 2014. He was born in Pittsburgh PA on March 17, 1922 to the late Frank and Lucretia Magasano. He retired from Massillon Steel Casting. He is survived by his daughter Lu John; his granddaughter Lisa; his great-granddaughter Jacklyn; and his brother John Magasano. He was preceded in death...
Joanne M. Howell
Jun 2, 2014
Joanne M. Howell, age 77 of Massillon, died Monday June 2nd. Joanne was born July 24, 1936 in Danville, PA to the late Eugene & Olive (Crawford) Biddle. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1954 graduate of Washington High School. An employee of Massillon City Schools she was a cook at Emerson School. Joanne was a...
Lucille E. Pitz
May 30, 2014
Lucille E. Pitz, 97, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born in Emerson on December 3, 1916 to the late Andrew and Mary Anna (Terry) Calhoun. Lucille had retired from the Pan Handle Eastern Pipeline Company. She was a former member of the Ladies of the Moose. She was known for her...
Mary Turkal
May 30, 2014
Mary Turkal, age 84 of Jackson Twp., passed away Friday morning at The Laurels of Massillon. Mary was born on Dec. 9, 1929 in Mount Vernon to the late John & Mary (Pribonic) Capan. She graduated from South High School in Akron and retired from the former Super Center (Persky's). Mary was proud of her Croatian heritage, and enjoyed...
Frances L. Mertz
May 28, 2014
Frances L. Mertz, 85 of Navarre, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Country Lawn Nursing Home. She was born in Canton, Ohio on June 28, 1928 and was the daughter of Rome and Myrtle (Van Kirk) Moegling. They preceded her in death. She was a member of Holy Family Parish in Brewster and was the church's organist...
Ella M. Smith
May 26, 2014
Ella M. Smith, 90, of Massillon passed away peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2014. She was born in Massillon on October 14, 1923 to the late Louis and Elizabeth (Hari) Weigand. She lived most of her life in the Massillon – Richville area and was a 1941 graduate of Washington High School. She retired from Karl Kuemmerling, Inc. Ella...
James "Jim" E. Dean
May 23, 2014
James E. Dean, age 82, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, May 23, 2014. Jim was born on September 2, 1931 in Canton to the late William and Ina Dean. He married Nancy on June 08, 1973 and they shared nearly 41 years together and she survives him. Jim served his country in United States Navy...
Tracy P. Brown
May 21, 2014
Tracy Phillip Brown, age 49 of Massillon, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 with his family at his side. He was born in Fort Eustis, VA on February 22, 1965 and was the son of Alphonso and Josephine (Calhoun) Brown who preceded him in death. Tracy graduated from Washington High School in 1983. He then...
Onice E. "Skeet" Bryant, Sr.
May 19, 2014
Onice E. "Skeet" Bryant, Sr., 69, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2014, at the Laurels of Canton. He was born on September 29, 1944 in Enterprise, AL, to the late Leo & Marie Bryant. Onice was a McKinley High school graduate. He worked at Republic Storage Systems, as a supervisor, and retired in 2002.Accepting Christ at a young...
George H. Snyder
May 18, 2014
George H. Snyder, 66, passed away on May 18, 2014 unexpectedly at Affinity Medical Center. He was born on July 20, 1947 in Massillon to the late George and Nora Snyder, Sr. George worked many years at the Halter Feeds and then worked at Food 4 Less until he retired in 2010. He was a member of the Army-Navy...
Frank Demando
May 18, 2014
Frank DeMando, age 87, of Massillon passed away Sunday May 18, 2014 surrounded by his family. Frank was born March 21, 1927 to the late Ignazio & Stella DeMando. He was a graduate of Washington High School. As a member of the Merchant Marines he served in both the Pacific and Atlantic. He retired from Eaton Mfg. after 35...
Joseph D. Waer
May 18, 2014
Joseph D. Waer, 83, of Jackson Twp. passed away on May 18, 2014 at home. He was born on September21, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA, and formerly lived in New Jersey. He was a Test Bore Engineer with McClymont & Rak Engineer's Inc. retiring in 1997. Joseph was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and then served in...
Larry R. Ault
May 17, 2014
Larry R. Ault, age 63. Angels came down and took Larry to heaven on May 17, 2014 after a seven and a half year battle with lung and brain cancer. He was a 1968 graduate of Washington High School. Larry enjoyed playing baseball growing up, fishing and was an avid gardener. He was forced into retirement when the cancer...
Martin Lewis Shady
May 14, 2014
Martin Lewis Shady Jr., age 77 of Massillon passed away Wednesday, May 14th at Rose Lane Health Care. Lew was born December 23, 1936 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Martin and Eva Shady. He served in the Marine Corp. He lived in Columbus and was a self-employed electrician. He loved camping, fishing, wood carving and was the Yahtzee...
Daniel Lee Laubacher
May 13, 2014
Danny Laubacher Daniel Lee Laubacher, age 39, passed away unexpectedly and suddenly Tuesday, May 13, 2014. He was born May 16, 1974 the son of Lee and Jacqueline (Hoover) Laubacher. He graduated from Perry High School excelling in band, choir, speech and debate and theater. He was accepted into the Ohio Highway State Patrol Academy in 1998. He graduated...
Sam Misali
May 13, 2014
Sam Misali, age 87 of Massillon passed away at Affinity Medical Center. He was born January 17, 1927 in Cincinnati to the late John & Geneva (Selvestru) Misali. On February 23, 1958 he married Mary Jean Mossides in Massillon. They lived in Cincinnati where he retired as beverage manager of the Montgomery Inn. He served in Army during WW...
