Ernest Deutsch

Ernest Deutsch, age 77 of Massillon, died Wednesday morning at Affinity-Doctors Campus. He was born on August 27, 1929 in Paterson, NJ and was the son of the late Louis & Frances (Ballard) Deutsch. He was an area resident since 1960. Ernie had owned and operated the former Ernie’s Sunoco in Perry Township. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Judy Deutsch in 1992. He is survived by longtime companion, Edna Elliott of Canton South, his children, Nancy Murphy of Virginia and Robert Deutsch of New Jersey, his stepchildren, Cynthia White of North Canton, Vikki (Ed) Tucke of Perry Twp., Martin (Donna) Eckert of Doylestown, OH, Dennis Eckert of Perry Twp., Stephen Eckert of San Francisco, CA and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday at 11:00 A.M. at the Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home with Pastor Thomas Shank, officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4 P.M. Those who wish may make memorial contributions in Mr. Deutsch’s name to Fellowship Baptist Church, 3741 Fohl Road SW, Canton, OH 44706. Arnold-Lynch – A Golden Rule Funeral Home 330-833-4839 www.arnoldlynch.com