Rose Marie Kosierowski
Mar 17, 2013
Rose Kosierowski, beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother was born on December 16, 1919 in Sicily and passed away on March 17, 2013 at the Astoria in Canton, Ohio. Rose, her mother, father and sister came to the United States in 1920 and settled in Dover, Ohio. Rose graduated from New Philadelphia High School and worked in her father's...
Radule "Rudy" Joksimovic
Mar 14, 2013
Radule "Rudy" Joksimovic, age 75 of Massillon, died on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Affinity Medical Center. He was born on March 6, 1938 in Montenegro, Yugolslavia and was the son of Marija (Djekovic) and the late Povic Joksimovic. Rudy had worked as a building engineer at the Peabody Hotel in Florida. Along with his father, he was preceded...
Eva E. Wiscarver
Mar 14, 2013
Eva E. Wisecarver, age 84 of Perry Township, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013 at her residence. Eva was born on November 2, 1928 in Richwood, WV the daughter of the late Henry Silas and Sarah Ann (Lewis) Hammonds. Eva lived in the area most of her life. She enjoyed crafting, gardening and all her pets. Along with her...
Samuel T. Smith
Mar 13, 2013
Samuel T. Smith, age 49 of Massillon passed way Wednesday March 13th at his residence. Sam was born July 11, 1963 in Massillon. His parents are the late Vincent Walters and Mildred (Moore) Walters. He was a graduate of Washington High School Class of 1983. He was employed at Shearers Foods. Survived by his wife, Sue Stewart-Smith; mother, Mildred...
Robert "Knobby" Dale Knobb
Mar 12, 2013
Robert "Knobby" D. Knobb, age 79, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 1, 1934 to the late Henry and Edna (Rohr) Knobb in Massillon. Bob married Norma Green on November 15, 1952 and she survives him. Bob worked in the Shipping Department for the Enduro Division of Republic Steel for 30...
Evelyn A. Gilbert
Mar 12, 2013
Evelyn A. Gilbert, 92 of Navarre, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Affinity Medical Center. She was born in Navarre, Ohio on September 25, 1920 to the late William J. & Ula Mae (Oyster) Agnes. Evelyn was a Licensed Practical Nurse at Massillon State Hospital and was a member of Holy Family Parish in Navarre. She is...
Craig Lee Burdett
Mar 11, 2013
Craig Lee Burdett, 61, of Canton, Ohio, having succumbed to cancer, passed away peacefully in the early morning of March 11th. A kindhearted and benevolent man, Craig spent most of his life in the Canton area, marrying the love of his life Susan E. Newell on May 18, 1974. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert L....
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...
