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...
Richard Paul Schario
Feb 14, 2013
Richard "Huck" Paul Schario, age 87 went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 14, 2013. He was born in Canton South on September 16, 1925 to the late Harvey and Frances (Vogel) Schario. He was a 1943 graduate of Canton South High School. He married Victoria Violet DiCarlo in 1953 and they were together until her...
Sally L. Rootring
Feb 12, 2013
Sally L. Rootring, age 80, of Navarre, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at The Inn at University Village. Sally was born on April 28, 1932 in Arzene, Italy the daughter of the late William and Elda (Basso) Maniago. She came to America at the age of five and settled in Michigan. She was a 1950 graduate of All...
Kevin Gilbert Rainsburg
Feb 11, 2013
Kevin Gilbert Rainsburg, age 43 passed away on February 11, 2013. He was born in Massillon on January 14, 1970 to Roberta J. (Moorhead) and the late Gary Rainsburg. He was a 1991 graduate of Washington High School. Kevin, always known as a friendly and outgoing guy was happiest spending time with family and friends. He will be missed...
Diana S. Morgan
Feb 10, 2013
Diana S. Morgan, 67, passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 10, 2013 following a brief illness She was born in Massillon on March 24, 1945 to the late Edwin & Alice Parr. She loved fishing, art, and was a big Cleveland Indians & Cleveland Browns fan. Diana was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church....
June L. James
Feb 10, 2013
June L. James, age 81 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2013 at Aultman Hospital. She was born on October 24, 1931 in London, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Carl and Evelyn (Bennett) Ray. June enjoyed making and collecting ceramics and cooking for family and friends at holiday gatherings, but her favorite pastime was...
Faye E. Buckley
Feb 9, 2013
Faye E. Buckley, age 78 of Massillon, died on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on May 7, 1934 in Parsons, WV and was the daughter of the late Ernest Carr and Edith Canfield. Faye was known as a hard worker all of her life. She last worked at Affinity Medical...
Ruzica B. Kovacevic
Feb 9, 2013
Ruzica B. Kovacevic, age 91 of Massillon, died on Saturday, February 9, 2013. She was born in Croatia on March 15, 1921 and was the daughter of Milicia and Stoyan (Halavahaja) Stoyan. Ruzica retired from the former Perry Rubber Company. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Milan Kovacevic. Several family members survive in...
Kathy Louise (Kamerer) Mautz
Feb 7, 2013
Kathy Louise Mautz, age 58 of Massillon, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center. Although she had many complicated illnesses during her lifetime, she was always strong and positive. She was a role model for her family and friends of strength and courage. Kathy had a close personal relationship with...
Martha Elizabeth Piper
Feb 7, 2013
Martha E. Piper, age 87 passed away on February 7, 2013. She was born on March 1, 1925 to the late Thomas and Mary (McCluster) Harris in Pine Township, Pennsylvania. She married Byron Piper and they were together until his passing on April 25, 1992. Martha worked for Central States Can until her retirement. Martha was a woman of...
Gary J. Rohr
Feb 7, 2013
Gary J. Rohr, age 66 of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 7, 2013. He was born on July 6, 1946 in Massillon and was a lifelong area resident. Gary attended Jackson Local schools and graduated from Tuslaw High School. He was the founder and owner of the Concourse Club in Massillon, a member of the Knights of...
Melvin L. Rock
Feb 7, 2013
Melvin L. Rock, 88, of Millersburg passed away on Thursday, February 07, 2013, at the Majora Care Center, Millersburg following an extended illness. He was born on April 29, 1924 in Apple Creek to the late James W. & Rosa (Morr) Rock. Melvin was a carpenter with Gibbons – Grable Co., he retired in 1985. Since retiring he has...
Mary "Margaret Woods
Feb 5, 2013
Mary M. "Margaret" Woods, age 65 of Massillon, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 5, 2013. She was born in Lexington Park, Maryland on February 18, 1947 and was the daughter of Henry and Theresa (Briscoe) Carter who preceded her in death. Margaret was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and was past president of the usher board,...
Sarah Jane Gruno
Feb 5, 2013
Sarah Jane Gruno, 66 of Massillon, passed away on February 5, 2013, in Montrose, MI following a brief illness. She was born in Cleveland on July 15, 1946 to the late James Joe & Laura (Talani) Maynard. Sarah was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the V.F.W Auxillary. She loved bingo, Casino's and her family. She is...
Clement Frederick Konen
Jan 30, 2013
Clement Frederick Konen, 86, of Jackson Twp. passed away January 30th at his residence surrounded by family and close friend, Gerri Shamp RN. He was born November 24, 1926 to the late Frederick Jacob & Florence Martha (Boron) Konen in North Lawrence. Clement attended St. Barbara School and Washington High School. Clement began working for Canton Chair & Table...
Kenneth E. Halco
Jan 30, 2013
Kenneth E. Halco passed over into eternity on Wednesday January 30, 2013 at the age of 86 from complications of pneumonia. Kenny was born July 1, 1926 in Massillon to the late Matthew & Susan (Bocko) Halco and graduated from Washington High School in 1944. He received an honorable discharge from the Army following WW II. He was the...
Ted Thornberry
Jan 30, 2013
On Wednesday, January 30th Teddy began his eternal trip paddling down the river. Ted was born on April 23, 1958 in Massillon to Gene and Harriette (Isbell) Thornberry. He graduated from Tuslaw High School in 1976. He took great pride in his work as an electrician with the Massillon Board of Education. He was preceded in death by his...
Phyllis L. Hoffman
Jan 29, 2013
Phyllis L. Hoffman, age 90 of Jackson Township, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2013. Phyllis was born in Clarksburg, WV on June 16, 1922 the daughter of Lawrence and Flora (Lamm) Gatrell. Phyllis enjoyed reading, playing cards and watching her beloved Cleveland Indians. She had a close friendship with her walking and coffee group. Phyllis was a member of...
Mary J. Perrin
Jan 29, 2013
Mary J. Perrin, age 98 passed away January 29, 2013 at Chapel Hill. Mary was born in Massillon to the late John & Mary (Fowler) Huwig. She was a graduate of Washington High School and retired from the Massillon State Hospital. A member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, FOE #190 Auxiliary and the Senior Center. In addition to her...
