Claire Bowers Reader
Jan 10, 2016
Claire Bowers Reader, age 89 of Canton passed away Sunday at The Laurels of Massillon. Claire was born February 19, 1926 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to the late Edward & Bertha (Williams) Dolan. She was a graduate of Timken High School. Claire was very active in many activities including the Massillon Woman's Club, Canton Woman's Club, Canton Garden Club and...
Mary Jane Snyder
Jan 9, 2016
Mary Jane Snyder of Massillon passed away peacefully January 9, 2016, at the age of 89. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Wayne Snyder. Her parents, the late Susana and George Ballash of Massillon, were immigrants from Czechoslovakia who came to the U.S. in the early 1920's. Mary was a caring and generous spirit...
George Buckles
Jan 9, 2016
George Buckles, age 65 of Massillon passed away January 9, 2016. He was born March 30, 1950 in New Bedford, MA to the late George & Mary Buckles. He is survived by his wife Diane Buckles. There will be no services.
Frank Pendolino
Jan 9, 2016
Frank Pendolino, age 73 of Massillon passed away January 9, 2016. Frank was born May 7, 1942 in Massillon to the late Samuel & Pauline (Margazino) Pendolino. Frank worked for twenty years at Massillon Steel Castings, followed by 19 years with the Stark County Engineers. He will be remembered for his gregarious nature, sports and humor. In addition to...
Martha Kay Turvey
Jan 9, 2016
Martha Kay Turvey, 81, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2016, following an extended illness. She was born in Mechanicstown on October 31, 1934 to the late Edwin J. and Dorothy Louise (Blazy) Hawk. Martha was a member of the Algonquin Spinners & Weavers Guild. She is survived by her husband, James W. Turvey, whom she married on June...
Mary C. Kulick
Jan 8, 2016
Mary C. Kulick, 80 of Massillon, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016. She was born on May 9, 1935 in Brewster, Ohio, the daughter of the late Colin and Ocie (Teasdale) Fowler. Mary was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and had worked at General Electric and Ecko Housewares. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran...
Ernestine "Tina" G. Dommer
Jan 7, 2016
Ernestine "Tina" G. Dommer, 85 of Lawrence Township, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016. Tina was born on May 3, 1930 in Nicut, WV the daughter of George and Rhoda (Arnold) Hoover. She worked at the Massillon State Hospital for 30 years and retired in 1985. Tina enjoyed shopping and taking care of her home. She also loved her...
Donna Gagovski
Jan 6, 2016
Donna Gagovski, 83 of Jackson Township, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at her home with her family at her side. She was born on September 5, 1932 in Bolno, Macedonia and was the daughter of the late Kime and Vesa (Popoff) Stevoff. She resided here since 1956. Donna had been employed by the former Perry Rubber Company,...
Richard Dale Armstrong
Jan 6, 2016
Richard D. " Beggar" Armstrong, 64, passed away on Wednesday following an extended illness. He was born in Hardy, AR on November 13, 1951 to the late Bernice Armstrong and the late Wanda (Spurlock) Shultz. He is survived by his wife, Christine (Jeandrevin) Armstrong, whom he married on March 18, 1991; their children, Andrew (Terri) Armstrong of Newberry, Joseph...
Kay L. Medure
Jan 5, 2016
Kay L. Medure, 60 of Tuscarawas Township, went home to everlasting peace and comfort in the loving arms of our Savior Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Kay was born on October 8, 1955 in Massillon the daughter of Arthur and Pauline (Barkes) Fair. Kay was a 1973 graduate of Fairless High School, then she attended Kent...
Eleanor Louise Fidler
Jan 5, 2016
Eleanor Louise Fidler, 90, passed away on January 5, 2016 following an extended illness. She was born in Massillon on March 4, 1925 to the late Norman and Ruth (Myers) Fidler. She was a member of Newman Baptist Church. She is survived by her cousins, Donna Case, Harold Myers, Carol Spangler and Jayne Johnson; and close friend and caregiver...
Houston C.S. Autrey
Jan 5, 2016
Houston Christian Survived Autrey, 4 months, passed away on January 5, 2016. He was born in Canton on August 14, 2015 to Jordan Autrey and Ashley McDonald of Perry Township. He is also survived by, grandmothers, Berma Autrey and Christina Martell; great-grandparents, Marcia Autrey-Chenault , Deanna McDonald, Arvie Autrey and Robert McDonald; aunts, Cheyenne Autrey and Misty McDonald; uncle,...
Diona L. Gray
Jan 3, 2016
Diona L. Gray, 44 of Columbus, formerly of Massillon passed away unexpectedly on January 3, 2016. Diona was born on March 26, 1971 in Columbus the daughter of the late Verna Rice Jones. Diona will be remembered for her humor and loud personality. She is survived by her daughters Gabrielle "Boop" Gray and Shannell "Nelly" Miller; her granddaughter, Ramona...
James D. Lee
Jan 2, 2016
James D. Lee, 58 of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016. He was born in Canton on December 5, 1957 and was the son of the late Emmitt and Carol (McGuire) Lee. He was employed at FiberCorr where he was a boiler supervisor. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Randall Lee...
Martha Miller
Dec 31, 2015
Martha Miller, age 93, of Navarre passed December 31, 2015 at Brewster Parke. She was born October 8, 1922 in Massillon to the late Lewis & Nina (Schmucker) Heater. Martha was one of eight children and lived in Navarre most of her life. Her family will always remember her desire to be with and hold her grandchildren. They were...
Cheryl L. Young
Dec 31, 2015
Cheryl L. (Stallman) Young, age 53 of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at her home with her family at her side. She was born in Canton, Ohio on March 16, 1962 and was the daughter of Jerry L. Stallman and the late Mary A. (Doerschuk) Stallman. Cheryl was a 1980 graduate of Jackson High School. She...
Mack Rowland, Jr.
Dec 30, 2015
Mack Rowland, Jr., age 51, passed on December 30, 2015 at Affinity Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held at True Church, 1841 Tremont Avenue SE, Massillon, Ohio on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory (330) 833-3222
Phyllis Yvonne Mcpherson
Dec 30, 2015
Phyllis McPherson, age 75 went home to be with the Lord on December 29, 2015. She was born in Zanesville, OH on May 25, 1940 to the late Melvin and Inez Faithful. Phyllis retired from Smith & Nephew - Perry after 45 years of service. She was a longtime member of Friendship Baptist Church. In her spare time Phyllis...
Walter Gail Karrenbauer
Dec 29, 2015
Walter Gail Karrenbauer, age 74 passed away on December 29, 2015. He was born in Massillon on January 02, 1941 to the late Walter Karrenbauer and Katherine (Perritt) Rambo. He was a 1959 graduate of Washington High School. He married Diana Davis on October 05, 1968 and they shared over 47 years together. Gail worked as a Machine Operator...
Douglas C. Dashner
Dec 29, 2015
Douglas C. Dashner, 59, of Massillon, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. At the time of his death, he was doing one of the things that he loved, playing golf with his friends. He was born on February 7, 1956 in Oil City, PA and was the son of Judy (Roddy) Dashner...
