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Willa Fortun
Dec 18, 2015
Willa Fortun, age 89 passed away on December 18, 2015. She was born in Akron, Ohio on February 20, 1926 to the late Gay and Flora (Nutter) Wolfe. She worked as a sales person specializing in fine jewelry for many years until her retirement. Her artistic passion was painting in acrylic and copper art. She leaves to cherish her...
Willa Fortum
Dec 18, 2015
Willa M. Fortum, age 89 passed away Friday December 18, 2015 at Altercare of Navarre. Willa was born Saturday February 20, 1926 in Akron, OH to the late Gay & Flora (Nutter) Wolfe. She is survived by a daughter Nicole Englehardt. No services are planned.
Danny Fraser, Jr.
Dec 18, 2015
Danny Fraser, Jr., 59 of Columbus, formerly of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 18, 2015. Danny was born in Massillon on December 10, 1956 the son of Dan and Betty (Hastings) Fraser. Danny graduated from Washington High School in 1975. He enlisted in the U.S. Army following his graduation and served 7 years in the Army. He enjoyed...
Geraldine Miglich
Dec 16, 2015
Geraldine Miglich, age 98 of Massillon passed away December 16, 2015. Gerry was born December 23, 1916 in Roswell, OH to the late William & Carrie (Chrismore) Grund. Preceded in death by her husband Louis Miglich and her daughter Kathy Torcasio. Survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, nine grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild: Jack and(Vicki) Miglich:...
Louis H. Picot
Dec 15, 2015
Louis H. Picot, 63, passed away after a prolonged illness on December 15, 2015. He was born in Massillon on September 2, 1952 to the late Edward and Virginia (Ewing) Picot. Louis was a graduate of Jackson High School and attended Hiram College. He retired from the Massillon Police Department after twenty-five years of service. He enjoyed motor cycles...
Edith L. Peterson
Dec 15, 2015
Edith L. Peterson, 86 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015. Edith was born in Massillon on July 25, 1929 the daughter of the late John and Mary (Porazzo) Santilli. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1947 graduate of Washington High School. Edith met her husband Jack at Griscom - Russell Manufacturing in 1948 where...
Jeffery L. Emerick
Dec 12, 2015
Jeffery L. Emerick, 61 of Tuscarawas Township, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015 surrounded by his family following a courageous battle with cancer. Jeff was born in Massillon on November 30, 1954 the son of Robert and Shirley (Fisher) Emerick. He was a 1973 graduate of Fairless High School. Jeff worked at Doctor's Hospital and then farmed at Nordo...
Robert P. Baker
Dec 12, 2015
Robert P. Baker, 76, passed away on December 12, 2015, following an extended illness. He was born in Massillon on June 11, 1939 to the late Oscar and Isabelle (Mang) Baker. Robert retired from Eaton Corporation in 1999 after forty-three years of service. He was a member of the former Massillon Moose, Sons of Herman and the N. R....
T. Bradley Scharver
Dec 12, 2015
Brad Scharver, 59, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2015, following an extended illness. He was born in Massillon on April 8, 1956 to the late Peter and Thelma (Miller) Scharver. Brad was known as a jack of all trades. He enjoyed working on cars, spending time in the outdoors, spending time with family and floating around the pool...
Amelia Adriana Onorio
Dec 12, 2015
Amelia Adriana Onorio, beloved daughter of Alfredo and Carli (Barbera) Onorio, went home to the Lord on Saturday, December 12, 2015. Amelia will be deeply missed by all her family. She was loved by all. Along with her parents, she is survived by her sister, Athenah, her grandparents, Cono Joseph Barbera and Rosemary Barbera, and Pedro and Teresa Onorio;...
Dr. Henry Thomas Hudson
Dec 11, 2015
Dr. Henry Thomas Hudson, born January 13, 1932 in Hebburn-on-Tyne, England, went to be with the Lord on December 11, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, and three children: Bruce, Joan, Linda; seven grandchildren, Jerry Beall, Richard Hudson, Nancy Hudson, Sarah Horne, Jake Gauze, Hope Gauze and Matthew Lower; twelve great grandchildren; and brother Brian. As a...
Joyce E. Clouse
Dec 10, 2015
Joyce E. Clouse, 56 of Perry Township, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at her home with her family at her side. She was born on August 23, 1959 in Canton and was the daughter of Shirley (Toohey) and Denzel Hamric. Joyce worked as a secretary for the Stark County Educational Service Center and for 20 years at...
Donald B. Herron
Dec 10, 2015
Donald B. Herron, 66 of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2015. He was born in Massillon on December 7, 1949 and was the son of the late Wayne and Garnet (Stuck) Herron. Donald was a member of the Belle Valley American Legion, he owned a home in Noble County where he enjoyed the outdoors, deer hunting and...
Zeljka Trkulja Sekulic
Dec 9, 2015
Zeljka Trkulja Sekulic, age 37 of Massillon passed away December 9, 2015. She was born April 2, 1978 in Sisak, Croatia to Veljko & Dara Trkulja. She came to the United States in 2002. She was a graduate of Stark State College with an Associate degree in nursing. Zeljka was employed by Astoria Skilled Nursing Home as well as...
Shirley Gerhard
Dec 9, 2015
Shirley Gerhard, 68 of Perry Township, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2015. Shirley was born in Confluence, PA on November 21, 1947, the daughter of the late Richard and Alice (Anderson) Gerhard. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1966 graduate of Washington High School. Shirley was a lifelong caregiver. She enjoyed crafting, fishing and making...
Cindy J. Martin
Dec 8, 2015
Cindy J. (Clapper) Martin, formerly Albright, age 67 of Massillon, passed away on December 8, 2015. She was born on August 20, 1948 in Zanesville, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Frank and Barbara Clapper. Cindy retired from the Timken Company. She worked at LaPizzaria and provided child care for many families. She is survived by her...
Jeannie Marie (Rowland) Nakamura
Dec 4, 2015
Jeannie M. (Rowland) Nakamura, age 48 of Massillon previously Dublin, OH passed away on December 4, 2015 suddenly from numerous illnesses. She was born in Massillon on March 27, 1967. Jeannie was the most loving kind hearted person you could know. She loved life and her children were her world. She will be deeply missed. She is survived by...
William "Bill" Hammel
Dec 4, 2015
William "Bill" Hammel October 5, 1923 – December 4, 2015 William, Bill, Hammel, age 92, of Massillon, OH, devoted husband, father and grandfather passed away Thursday, December 4, 2015. He was born in Beach City, Oct. 5, 1923, to the late James W. and Hazel (Wilhelm) Hammel. Bill graduated from Navarre High School where he served as class president...
Margaret C. (Kovatch) Howell
Dec 4, 2015
Margaret C. (Kovatch) Howell, age 87 passed away on December 04, 2015. She was born to the late John and Eva Kovatch on November 11, 1928 in Massillon. Margaret was a 1946 graduate of Washington High School. She married Milton Howell on January 20, 1956 and they shared 51 years together. Margaret worked as a Tool Inspector for Timken...
Patrick "Pat" Edward Bair
Dec 4, 2015
Patrick "Pat" E. Bair, age 58, passed away on December 4, 2015. Pat was the son of Gene and the late Pauline (Juanita) Bair. He was born in Los Angeles, California on August 22, 1957. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a Radar Operator traveling the Seven Seas. Pat was a man of many...
