Edward G. Kuzmik
Mar 11, 2013
Edward G. Kuzmik, age 59 of Jackson Township passed away Monday at his residence. Ed was born July 8, 1953 in Massillon to Albert G. & Grace (Huffman) Kuzmik. He was a graduate of Jackson High School and Kent State University. He was employed through the Glazier Union in Akron, where he served as president. He has been on...
Jesse L. Cecil
Mar 10, 2013
Jesse L. Cecil, age 90, of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at the Amherst Meadows. He was born on September 15, 1922 in Tippecanoe, Ohio and was the son of the late Ira and Hattie (Bell) Cecil. Jesse was a Massillon resident for most of his life. He was a veteran of World War II serving...
Marsha Kay Surmay
Mar 8, 2013
Marsha Kay Surmay, age 74 of Canton, passed away at her home on Friday, March 8, 2013. She was born in Canton on August 6, 1938 and was the daughter of the late Jesse and Margaret (Curtis) Wright. Marsha was a member of Holy Family Parish in Navarre. She retired as a realtor with Howard Hanna. Along with her...
Samuel D. Palmenter
Mar 6, 2013
Samuel D. Palmenter, age 81 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Amherst Meadows. Sam was born on November 20, 1931 in Alliance, the son of the late John and Mary (Margason) Palmenter. He was a lifelong resident of Massillon, where he was a self-employed drywaller, plasterer, and stucco contractor. Sam was one of the original members...
Robert A. Dean
Mar 5, 2013
Robert A. "Bob" Dean, 71, passed away Tuesday morning, March 5, 2013. He was born in Detroit, MI on May 1, 1941 to the late Lawrence " Barney" and Jane Francis Dean. Bob was a graduate of Timken High School, and attended Stark State College of Technology. He also proudly served our country in the United States Air Force....
Nila Rae Chapman
Mar 5, 2013
Nila R. Chapman, age 60 went to be with the Lord on March 5, 2013. She was born in Massillon on December 16, 1952 to Carolyn and Charles Chapman and they survive her. She was a graduate of Washington High School. Nila was a woman of many interests including fishing, designing websites, playing the organ and accordion, she was...
John S. Vales
Mar 5, 2013
John S. Vales, 74, passed away unexpectedly, on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. He was born on July 4, 1938 in Zanesville. John was a graduate of Washington High School and worked at Crown Cork & Seal until his retirement in 2000. He was an avid gardener and sportsman, enjoying fishing, hunting, golfing and bowling. John also enjoyed music and...
Joseph William Accetta
Mar 4, 2013
Joseph W. Accetta, 77, passed away on Monday, March 4th, 2013 at Affinity Medical Center. Born on September 8th, 1935 in Langley, Virginia, he was the son of the late Joseph and Amelia (Orf) Accetta. Joe retired from the Ohio Edison where he had worked for fifty one years. He also served his country in the United States Air...
Mary Ann Kolich
Feb 28, 2013
Mary A. Kolich, age 83 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2013. Mary was born on September 7, 1929 in Pittsburgh, PA the daughter of Pete and Sophia (Zeka) Gullias. Mary was a secretary at Lorin Andrews Junior High School for 23 years. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and CFU Lodge 600. Mary loved...
Connie L. Townsend
Feb 27, 2013
Connie L. Townsend, age 66 of Perry Township, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2013. She was born on December 30, 1946 in Waynesburg, PA and was the daughter of the late Elroy and Dorothy (Doney) McMannes. She was a Stark County resident since 1986. She was an active member and elder at Reedurban Presbyterian Church, where she taught...
Clara G. Nickerson
Feb 23, 2013
Clara G. Nickerson, age 88 of Canal Fulton, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Rose Lane Health Care Center. She was born on July 25, 1924 in Pleasant City, Ohio and was the daughter of John and Frances (Kirkbride) Geibel. Clara worked as a nurse's aide for 23 years at Doctor's Hospital. Along with her parents, she...
David H. Barbour
Feb 22, 2013
David H. Barbour, age 56 of Canton, died on Friday, February 22, 2013 at the Laurels of Canton. He was born on June 27, 1956 in New Brighton, PA and was the son of Alice (Templeton) Barbour, now Fazzone and the late Hugh Barbour. He was a 1974 graduate of East Liverpool High School. He worked as a welder...
Doris Ann Kakos
Feb 22, 2013
Doris Ann (Schwitzgable) Kakos, 80, passed away surrounded by her family early Friday evening, February 22, 2013, following a brief illness. She was born in Canton on November 16, 1932 to the late August "Gust" & Edna Schwitzgable. Doris graduated from Lehman High School and worked many years as a Book Keeper at Trinity United Church of Christ. She...
Barbara A. Cortes
Feb 21, 2013
Barbara A. Cortes, age 81 of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2013. She was born March 14, 1931 in Massillon. She was predeceased by her parents James and Helen (Burke) Mercer, a sister Dorothy Wesley and a brother George Mercer. Barbara was a 1949 graduate of Washington High School. She went on to work at the former...
Elmer E. Carpenter
Feb 20, 2013
Elmer E. Carpenter, 89, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at Affinity Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Akron on January 28, 1924 to the late Elmer E. & Anna (Nickles) Carpenter, Sr.. Elmer was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Marine Corps in the 4th Division, he saw combat...
Kay Marie Grassler
Feb 19, 2013
Kay M. Grassler, age 63, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Massillon on July 18, 1949 to the late Earl and Betty (Able) Kirby. She attended Washington High School. Kay married David Grassler on September 19, 1970 sharing 42 wonderful years together and he survives her. Kay worked for Massillon City Hospital...
John L. Beal
Feb 16, 2013
John L. 'Jack' Beal, age 76 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2013. Jack was born on November 11, 1936 in Navarre, the son of the late Ralph Beal and Emma (Eberhardt) Fuller. Jack was a United States Navy veteran and served our country during the Korean War. He was a retired machinist. He was a member of...
Jane Louise Swensgard
Feb 16, 2013
Jane Louise Swensgard, age 68, passed away peacefully at home Saturday February 16th, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Massillon on October 6th, 1944 to Leo and Josephine (Moore) Simon. She was a 1962 graduate of Washington High School. She married Don E. Swensgard on October 9th, 1965. Jane worked in the home as...
Prasanna L. Soni
Feb 14, 2013
Prasanna L. Soni, M.D., age 65, of North Canton, passed away unexpectedly February 14, 2013. Dr. Soni was born on July 5, 1947 in Nagpur, India the son of Laxminarayan and Vilma (Laddha) Soni. Dr. Soni received his medical education in Nagpur, India. He immigrated to the United States in 1971 and completed his internship at Mary Mount Hospital...
Ruth Agnus Goist
Feb 14, 2013
Ruth A. Goist, 84 passed away surrounded by her family, on Thursday, February 13, 2013 at Amherst Meadows following an extended illness. She was born on December 21, 1928 in Youngstown to the late James Charles & Hazel (Stickel) Riley. She graduated from Ursuline High School and had worked at Coen Furniture, then worked as a secretary at the...
