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Sandra S. Sekermestrovich
May 25, 2019
Sandra Sue Sekermestrovich, 76, of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019. Sandra was born in Saint Clairsville, Ohio, on June 30, 1942 the daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Palmer) Borell. She enjoyed gardening, crafts and family gatherings. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Margaret Johnson and brothers, Bradley Trigg...
Karen Ann Fisher
May 24, 2019
Karen Ann Fisher (Dean) 71 Karen was born July 30, 1947 in Cambridge, Ohio to the late George E. Jr and Pauline B Dean (Valochik) and entered into life eternal on May 24, 2019. Karen graduated from Lake High School in 1965and worked at the Monarch Rubber Company before dedicating herself to a career as a loving wife and...
Glenn A. Yoder
May 21, 2019
Glenn A. Yoder, 96, passed away on May 21, 2019, following an extended illness. He was born in Berlin on October 15, 1922 to Finley and Inez (Shilling) Yoder. A graduate of Washington High School, Glenn was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from the United States Postal Service. He was a member of St. Jacob...
Frank W. Hill Iii
May 20, 2019
Frank W. Hill III, age 71, of Massillon, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019. Frank was born on April 30, 1948 in Massillon the son of the late Frank W. and Dorothy (Parker) Hill II. Frank was a lifelong resident of Massillon. Frank was a member of the AMVETS in Massillon. He was a United States Army veteran....
Norma Jean Mross
May 20, 2019
Norma J. Mross, 92, of Perry Township, passed away on May 20, 2019 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. She was born on July 10, 1926 to the late Harry & Esther (Fisher) Mross. She is survived by her two sisters and one nephew. At this time, no services are scheduled.
Therese Marie Kiefer
May 20, 2019
Therese Marie Kiefer, 91, of Massillon, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019. Therese was born in Massillon, the daughter of the late Joseph and Ora Mae (Marthey) Besancon. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon and graduated from Mount Marie Academy and from Mercy School of Nursing. Therese worked for many years in the Maternity Ward and Nursery...
Norma J Turkal
May 18, 2019
Norma J Turkal, age 90, of Massillon passed away on May 18, 2019, after a brief illness. She was born in Uhrichsville on December 16, 1928; a daughter to the late Ira and Hazel Pettay. Norma worked for Massillon Savings and Loans for over 20 years. Most of all she loved spending time with her family. Norma was preceded...
James "Jim" R. Woods
May 18, 2019
James “Jim” R. Woods, age 72, of Massillon passed away on May 18, 2019. He was born on February 22, 1947 in Massillon to the late Lloyd and Freda (McCrea) Woods. He was a 1965 graduate of Washington High School and attended Kent State before being drafted. Jim served his country in Vietnam as a Sergeant in the U.S....
Freda J Cincinat
May 17, 2019
Freda J Cincinat (Barr) passed away May 17, 2019 at the age of 86. Freda was born in Uhrichsville, Ohio on September 29, 1932. She was a graduate of Dennison High School in 1950. After high school, she worked as a telephone operator for Ohio Bell and in the office for Sparta Ceramics. She married Frank A. Petrella in...
Robert I Wornstaff
May 17, 2019
Robert “Bobby” Wornstaff, age 44, of Massillon, went to be with the LORD on May 17, 2019, surrounded by family and friends. He was born on May 9, 1975, in Massillon; a son to the late Kenneth and Rebecca Graden. Bobby was a graduate of Washington High School. He served 21 years in the Active Duty Army, retired in...
Ronald Lee Thornberry
May 17, 2019
Ronald L. Thornberry, 63, of Massillon, passed away at his home on May 17, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Ron was born on March 20, 1956 in Massillon to Harvey and Louise (Bowen) Thornberry. He married the love of his life, Charlene Daley on April 23, 1977 and they shared 42 wonderful years together. Ron worked for EGR...
Rosemary Wadsworth
May 16, 2019
Rosemary Wadsworth passed away at home on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at the age of 88. She lived an amazing life, full of love for family and friends. She grew stronger in faith with each trial of life, overcoming many challenges with such courage and strength. She taught CCD, volunteered for Hospice, and visited nursing homes. Her confidence was...
Dale Carl Emch
May 16, 2019
Dale Carl Emch, 73, passed away at home on May 16, 2019, following an extended illness. He was born in Woodville on January 05, 1946 to Carl and Orleana (Otten) Emch. Dale was a retiree of Brush Wellman in Elmore after 40 years of service and served his community as a volunteer Fireman for 17 years and was a...
Donovan Michael Kelly
May 15, 2019
Donovan Michael Kelly, 16, passed away unexpectedly on May 15, 2019. He was born on October 30, 2002 in Alliance, Ohio and is the son of Danielle Kelly and Nathan and Maggie Kelly. Donovan had a very outgoing personality which made it easy to find a friend in everyone he met. He had a great sense of humor too...
Janet Kennedy
May 15, 2019
Janetlee “Janet” Kennedy, a resident of Massillon, age 85 went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. She was born January 6, 1934 in Massillon to the late Ernest and Mary (Wilhelm) Jacobs. She married Arden C. Kennedy on October 20, 1951 and they shared almost 41 years together. Janet retired after 25 years at...
Patrice E. Snavely
May 13, 2019
Patrice E. Snavely, age 85 of Massillon passed away on May 13, 2019. She was born in Massillon on October 29, 1933 to the late Godfrey and Thelma Maier. She was a 1951 graduate of Washington High School. Patrice married Richard L. Snavely on December 16, 1961 and they shared over 57 years together. Patrice worked as a Dental...
Clarice "Joan" Keen
May 12, 2019
Clarice “Joan” Keen, age 82 of Massillon passed away on May 12, 2019. She was born to the late Matthew and Wilma Dolney on April 20, 1937 in Ava, Ohio. She was a 1955 graduate of Central Catholic High School. She married Ronald E. Keen on January 25, 1958 and they shared 37 years together until his passing in...
Carole Jean Shetler
May 11, 2019
Carole Jean Shetler, of Massillon, passed away on May 11, 2019. She was born on March 7, 1938 in Massillon to the late Edward and Jennie (Geis) Wilhelm. She married Dale Shetler on June 7, 1957. Carole was a graduate of Washington High School. She was a homemaker and also a former receptionist at Griscom Russell. She was a...
Athena Vattos Paris
May 10, 2019
Athena Vattos Paris, 89, of Massillon, went home to her Lord on Friday, May 10, 2019. Athena was born in Massillon, the daughter of Christ and Catherine (Ralli) Vattos. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1947 graduate of Washington High School. Athena worked for Peoples Merchant Bank for 30 years until she retired. Athena was an...
Lorraine Bushmire
May 10, 2019
Lorraine Bushmire, 86, passed away at home, on May 10, 2019, following an extended illness. She was born in Canonsburg, PA on February 25, 1933 to Samuel and Florence (Rodgers) Hancock. A quiet and humble woman, she was dedicated to her family. She enjoyed church activities, bowling and her cats. She was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church....
