James W. Hart
Sep 9, 2013
James W. "Woody" Hart, 95, passed away at Affinity Medical Center on Monday, September 9, 2013, following an extended illness. He was born in Beatrice, WV on March 1, 1918 to the late Grover C. & Ella (Lynch) Hart. James worked at Republic Steel until his retirement in 1966, and then opened Hart's Tax Service retiring in 1980. He...
Beulah L. "Boots" Oakes
Sep 3, 2013
Beulah L. "Boots" Oakes, 81, of Jackson Twp. passed away at home on Tuesday morning, September 3, 2013 following an extended illness. She was born in Royers Ford, PA on October 1, 1931 to the late Harvey T. & Naomi (Lehman) Buckwalter. "Boots" was a member of the Amherst Community Church and a former member of Brookside Country Club,...
Phyllis J. Burkett
Sep 3, 2013
Phyllis J. Burkett, 83, of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at Affinity Medical Center. She was born October 27, 1929 in Massillon. Phyllis was an avid reader, card player, bowler, a Cleveland Indians fan, loved to travel, and most of all enjoyed spending time with her family. She graduated from Washington High School in 1947 and...
Germaine Veronica Bright
Sep 3, 2013
Germaine Veronica Bright, age 93, of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2013. Germaine was born on August 27, 1920 in Massillon the daughter of the late Frank R. and Madeline (Schott) Wantz. She graduated from Mt. Marie High School in 1938. Gerry worked for Ohio Bureau Employment Services and Sugardale Meats where she retired in 1981. She was...
Naomi Frances Randles
Sep 2, 2013
Naomi Frances Randles, age 86 of Massillon, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2013. She was born on March 24, 1927 in Spencer, WV and was the daughter of the late Raymond and Sybil (Huffman) Cottrell. She was a member of Anchor Baptist Church and was a member of the Delta Chapter No. 539 Order of the Eastern Star...
Donald R Sibila
Sep 1, 2013
Donald R. Sibila, age 87 of Massillon passed away, Sunday, September 01, 2013 at Amherst Meadows. Don was born on July 24, 1926 in Massillon to the late Raymond & Helen (Dorffer) Sibila. He attended St. Marys School and was a 1944 graduate of Washington High School. Before the age of 14, Don began working at his father's "R.L...
Ann M. Byrd
Aug 31, 2013
Ann M. Byrd, age 67 of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was born in Massillon on July 25, 1946 and was the daughter of the late William and Kathryn (Marks) Emery. Ann graduated from Washington High School and earned her bachelor's degree from Capital University. She recently retired from Franklin Elementary...
Jill S. Skirtich
Aug 31, 2013
Jill S. Skirtich, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 31, 2013. She was born on September 4, 1942 in Massillon, Ohio to the late Louis E. and June (Smillie) Baltzer. Jill was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandma. She loved saying her rosary twice a day, playing cards, dice and camping with friends and family...
Karen L. "Kk" Williams
Aug 30, 2013
Karen A. "KK" (Jurkovich) Williams, age 53 of Massillon, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2013 with her family and friends at her side. Her death followed a courageous lengthy battle with cancer. She was born on August 12, 1960 in Massillon to George and Marianne (Kovacsiss) Jurkovich, Sr. They survive her. KK graduated from Canton Central Catholic High...
Janette Louise Rose
Aug 29, 2013
Janette L. Rose, age 30 passed away after a brief illness on August 29, 2013. She was born on October 24, 1982 in Massillon. She was a devoted and loving mother, daughter, and sister. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at the Paquelet Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8...
Kathleen M. Stevens
Aug 28, 2013
Kathleen M. Stevens, age 97 of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at Altercare of Navarre. She was born on July 30, 1916 in Massillon and was the daughter of the late Leroy and Margaret (Ricosky) Curtis. Kathleen graduated from Washington High School in 1935. She enjoyed hooking rugs, reading and embroidering. She was a member of...
Patricia Ann Wilkins
Aug 28, 2013
Patricia Ann Wilkins, 66, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born in Canton to the late Carl & Dorothy (Blair) Fogle on May 1, 1947. Patricia enjoyed the company of her friends and family. She had a passion for music, and singing, and a humorous side that could bring anyone laughter. She...
Victor W. Snyder
Aug 24, 2013
Victor W. Snyder, 71, of Navarre, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2013, following an extended illness. He was born in Massillon on June 1, 1942 to the late Charles & Glenna (Bailey) Snyder. Victor was a veteran of the United States Air Force and worked at Canton Drop Forge for 32 years until his retirement in 1997. He...
Teressa D. Devault
Aug 24, 2013
Teressa D. DeVault, 61 of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Affinity Medical Center. She was born in New Martinsville, WV on March 14, 1952 to the late Archer & Sara Van Camp. Teressa was a natural caregiver. She enjoyed caring and helping her family and others. She is survived by her three children, Don DeVault...
Jimmie B. Gauze
Aug 24, 2013
Jimmie B. Gauze, age 78, of Jackson Township, passed away August 24, 2013 at his home. He was born on May 6, 1935 in North Industry, Ohio the son of the late Harry and Lois (Snyder) Gauze. Jim graduated from Canton South High School in 1953. He joined the United States Marine Corp. in July of 1953 during the...
Barbara A. Capes
Aug 24, 2013
Barbara A. Capes, age 71, of North Lawrence, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2013. Barbara was born on September 11, 1941 in Akron, Ohio the daughter of the late Walter and Sally (Thomas) Walczuk. Barbara lived in the area most of her life. She retired from Aultman Hospital Coronary Care Unit as an R.N. after 30 years of service...
Betty Jane Grier
Aug 22, 2013
Betty Jane Grier "Mamaw", age 75, of Massillon, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 22, 2013. Betty was born on July 3, 1938 in Massillon. She was a 1956 graduate of Washington High School; she loved to travel and enjoyed life to the fullest. She was a lifelong member of St. Joseph's...
Ray A. Green
Aug 17, 2013
Ray A. Green, age 73 passed away surrounded by his loving family on August 17, 2013. He was born in Massillon on April 4, 1940 to the late Robert and Z. Grace Green. He was a 1958 graduate of Washington High School. Ray married Janet Marie Sinclair on August 27, 1959 they spent 42 wonderful years together until her...
John Louis Zimmerman
Aug 17, 2013
John L. Zimmerman, age 74 passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2013. He was born in Canton on September 5, 1938 to the late Edwin and Anne (Lazlow) Zimmerman. He was a graduate of Canton Central Catholic. He married Linda K. Steiner and they shared 48 wonderful years together until her passing on May 19, 2013. John served his...
Joyce L. Walters
Aug 17, 2013
Joyce Walters, age 66 of Massillon, died on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at the Laurels of Massillon. She was born in Canton, Ohio on December 15, 1946 and was the daughter of the late Walter and Hazel (Poole) Gum. Joyce retired from The Atrium OBGYN where she worked in billing and insurance claims in 2011. She loved her family,...
