Frank Turkal
Sep 12, 2018
Frank Turkal, 91 was born on October 4, 1926, the son of Mark and Mary Turkal in Massillon and died on September 12, 2018. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, George and Joe. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Rose, son Tim Turkal, daughter Martha Shaffer (Howard), grandchildren, Abby Waldrop...
Betty Jo Ronk
Sep 11, 2018
Betty Jo Ronk, age 95, of Massillon, passed away on September 11, 2018, after a brief illness, in the Laurels of Massillon. She was born February 4, 1923, a daughter of the late George and Edna Mase. She was a Massillon resident all her life. Betty Jo was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Robert Ronk....
Paul Alton Smith
Sep 11, 2018
Paul Alton Smith of Massillon, Ohio went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 11, 2018. Paul was born on May 16, 1936 in Canton, Ohio to the late Howard “Tip” Smith and Gladys Louise Smith. Paul was married to his wife Judy (Swihart) for 63 years. Paul retired from Plant Protection at Republic Steel after...
Carolyn Davis
Sep 11, 2018
Carolyn Davis, 68, passed away on September 11, 2018. She was born in Massillon on March 8, 1950. Carolyn was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1968 and Manpower Training Center 1969. She retired from Varney Chiropractic Clinic She was dedicated to her family. Carolyn is survived by her son, David (Crystal) Davis; three sisters, Linda (Del)...
Merrie Lou Davis
Sep 10, 2018
Merrie Lou (Smith) Davis passed away on September 10, 2018. She was born in the former Massillon City Hospital on February 15, 1935 to Daniel and Edna (Kemp) Smith. Merrie Lou graduated from WHS in 1953 and went on to work for the FBI in Washington D.C. In 1955, she married Patrick J. Davis and moved to Ogden, Utah,...
Ricky L Deitsch
Sep 10, 2018
Ricky L Deitsch, age 68 of Massillon, passed away September 10, 2018, following a brief illness. He was born July 8, 1950, son of late Robert and Bessie Deitsch. He graduated from Crestline High School in 1968. He served in the U.S. Army in 1970, during the Vietnam War, where he received the National Defense Service Medal and Purple...
Floyd R Lindsay
Sep 8, 2018
Floyd R. Lindsay, age 100, of Newman, went peacefully to be with his LORD on September 8, 2018, at 4:10pm surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 14, 1918, to the late Robert and Annie Lindsay. Floyd graduated from Washington High School. He married Lois K. Sherret on July 13th 1952. He served in World War...
Wilbert M. Pedrotty, Jr.
Sep 7, 2018
Wilbert M. “Junie” Pedrotty, Jr., age 91 of Massillon, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018. He was born in Brewster, Ohio on November 17, 1926 to Wilbert M., Sr. and Della (Plunkett) Pedrotty. Junie was a graduate of Washington High School where he played for the Tigers for three years in the 1940’s. He proudly served his country...
Barbara A. Friedrichsen
Sep 7, 2018
Barbara A. “Penny” Friedrichsen, age 75 of Perry Twp., passed away on September 07, 2018. She was born on October 19, 1942 to the late James and Kathryn (Seifert) Ackerman Sr. in Massillon, Ohio. She married James E. Friedrichsen Jr. on September 05, 1964 and they shared 54 years together. Penny enjoyed taking care of her family and spending...
Roger A. Hughes
Sep 2, 2018
Roger Hughes, 79 of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at Country Lawn Nursing Home. He was born on July 23, 1939 in Fostoria, Ohio and was the son of the late Clifford and Mildred (Gruber) Hughes. He worked for Lukens Steel and was a member of the F.O.E. 190 Along with his parents, he was preceded...
Scott M. Gunn
Sep 1, 2018
Scott M. Gunn, 49, passed away unexpectedly on September 1, 2018. He was born in Akron on June 5, 1969. He was an Artist and self- employed graphic designer and was active with Anchor House. Scott is survived by his mother, Carol Gunn-Thomas; twin brother, Stephen D. (Jennifer) Gunn; two aunts and uncles, Bonnie & Gene Burdette & Peggy...
Jennifer Lynn Calavitta
Aug 31, 2018
Jennifer Lynn Calavitta, 50 of North Lawrence, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018. Jen was born on March 5, 1968 in Medina, the daughter of Jerry and Irene (Easton) Smith. Jennifer was a 1986 graduate of Highland High School in Medina. She had a love for animals, music and theater. Most of all she loved her family. Jennifer...
Janet Rogich
Aug 31, 2018
Janet C. Rogich, 73, passed away on August 31, 2018, following an extended illness. She was born in Jersey City, NJ on September 30, 1944, to the late Harold and Virginia (Fox) Turner. She is survived by her husband, Robert Rogich; daughter Shannon Spiker; two grandchildren; and a brother, James Turner. Janet was preceded in death by her son,...
Stephen (Steve) Kovatch
Aug 31, 2018
Stephen (Steve) Kovatch, age 95, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018. He was born in Massillon, Ohio on September 18, 1922 to the late John and Eva Kovatch. He graduated from Washington High School in 1940. He enlisted in the Army in 1943, served in the 101st Infantry as part of Patton's 3rd Army, and...
Bryan D. Parr
Aug 31, 2018
Bryan D. Parr, 62, passed away on August 31, 2018. He was born in Massillon on July 25, 1956 to the late Norman and Emeline Parr. Bryan was a 1975 graduate of Washington High School. He was a history buff and very patriotic, He loved to show the Red, White and Blue. He was a member of The Church...
Mildred Irene Criss
Aug 30, 2018
Mildred Irene Criss, 78 of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Mildred was born on July 5, 1940 in Dola, WV the daughter of the late Okey W. and Margaret Viola (Barker) Shreve. She worked for Republic Steel and retired after 32 years of service. She was a former member of Sippo Valley Brethren In Christ and...
Bonnie Estelle Amstutz
Aug 29, 2018
Bonnie Estelle Amstutz, 76 of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2108. Bonnie was born on March 11, 1942 in Canton, the daughter of the late Vincent and Dorothy (Townsend) Miller. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1960 graduate of Lincoln High School in Canton. Bonnie worked as a makeup consultant for Estee Lauder...
Sheryl A. Borton
Aug 27, 2018
Sheryl A. Borton, 65 of Massillon, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018. Sheryl was born on June 4, 1953 in Iowa City, Iowa the daughter of the late Norman Alberts and Carolyn A. Bontrager. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Sheryl attended the Massillon Baptist Temple. Along with her parents she was...
John Paul Barnhouse
Aug 25, 2018
John Paul Barnhouse, 52, of Perry Township, went to be with the LORD on August 25, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on February 2, 1966. He is a 1984 graduate of Louisville High School and a 1993 graduate of The University of Akron with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. John served in the...
Timothy "Tim" K. Lunkwitz
Aug 24, 2018
Timothy “Tim” K. Lunkwitz, age 68 of Perry Twp. passed away on August 24, 2018, with his entire loving family at his side. He was born on March 8, 1950 to Barbara (Corrigan) and the late Max Lunkwitz. He was a 1969 graduate of Washington High School, where he was a proud Massillon Tiger, who played on the Football...
