Phyllis I. Ball
Dec 29, 2015
Phyllis I. Ball, 68, passed away on December 29, 2015 following an extended illness. She was born in Bronson, MI on May 29, 1947 to the late Gerald and Alice (Cochensparger) Ball. Phyllis was a dedicated mother and grandmother. She devoted herself to her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed watching television, gardening, and caring for her family. Her favorite...
Coral J. Krites
Dec 27, 2015
Coral J. Krites, 78, went home to be with the Lord on December 27, 2015 following an extended illness. She was born in Justes on May 3, 1937 to the late John and Mildred (Fowler) Street. Coral was a member of Temple Baptist Church, Green. She was dedicated to her family and her church. She will be greatly missed...
James L. Bush
Dec 27, 2015
James L. Bush, 68 of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2015. He was born on September 12, 1947 in Gallipolis, Ohio and was the son of the late Herbert L. and Pauline (Johnson) Bush. Jim had been the general manager at many area restaurants. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Carolyn J. (Kovasciss) Bush,...
Jason M. Gruno
Dec 25, 2015
Jason M. Gruno, 34, of Massillon, passed away on December 25, 2015. Jason was kind and helpful to many. He was a Michigan Football and avid sports fan. He was devoted to and loved his family. He was deeply loved and will be missed by his family. Jason is survived by his son, James Gruno; father, Milford Gruno, Jr.;...
Amelia Motto Sparks
Dec 25, 2015
Amelia Motto Sparks 1927-2015 of Massillon, died peacefully on Christmas day surrounded by family. She was 87. Amelia Marie Motto was born in 1927 in Canton to Nicholas and Marie Motto. The youngest in her family, she grew up with three sisters, the late Phyllis Books, the late Kathryn Cunningham and the late Frances Werstler, in a household that...
Kwang Ku Yi
Dec 25, 2015
Kwang Ku Yi, 74, passed away on December 25, 2015 surrounded by his family. A private graveside services will be held at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.paquelet.com Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory 330-833-3222
Sandra S. Swift
Dec 25, 2015
Sandra S. Swift, 73 of Perry Township, passed away Friday, December 25, 2015 at her residence surrounded her family. Sandy was born in Massillon on November 23, 1942 the daughter of the late Tom and Sue (Nagy) Horvath. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1960 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. Sandy worked as a...
Robert Sampson
Dec 23, 2015
Robert Sampson, 85 of Massillon, Ohio, formerly of Orma, WV, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2015. He was born on July 10, 1930 in Orma, WV and was the son of the late William and Gracie (Jackson) Sampson. Robert served with the U.S. Army and received the Purple Heart during the Korean Conflict. He worked on the family...
Patricia L. Smith
Dec 22, 2015
Patricia L. Smith, 77 of Jackson Township, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2015. Patricia was born in Massillon on May 1, 1938 the daughter of the late Lester L. and Ruth H. (Weber) Fisher. Pat spent her childhood years in Newman, Ohio and later life in Massillon. She was a 1956 graduate of Washington High School and worked for...
Eleanor L. Kicher
Dec 22, 2015
Eleanor L. Kicher, 97, passed away on December 22, 2015 following a brief illness. She was born in Massillon on October 20, 1918 to the late August K. and Grace (Schrader) Ehmer. Eleanor retired from Massillon State Hospital in 1978. A quiet and gentle woman, she loved to spend her time reading. She is survived by a brother, Donald...
Evelyn M. Hartwick - Finley
Dec 22, 2015
Evelyn M. Hartwick - Finley, 93 of Perry Township, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her daughter's home, Tuesday, December 22, 2015. Evelyn was a lifelong member of the Canton Baptist Temple where she enjoyed and participated in many activities. She was a member of the Jolly Sixties, the Red Hat Society and volunteered and dedicated many hours...
Aurelia Howe
Dec 20, 2015
Aurelia Howe, 94, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 20, 2015. She was born in Farrell, PA on October 27, 1921 to the late Samuel Marcus and the late Mary (Lapadat) Badarnza. Aurelia was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. She retired from Heinz Foods. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother. Playing cards, working...
Vernon Lee Roy Hayes
Dec 19, 2015
Vernon Lee Roy Hayes, 92 of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2015. He was born on February 19, 1923 in Mannington, WV and was the son of the late Stoey Lawrence and Dora Olive (Maine) Hayes. Vern was a rubber worker having worked at Firestone and retiring in 1978. In 1971, he and his wife Laura purchased...
Henry Devan Schmid
Dec 19, 2015
Henry Devan Schmid, age 87 of Canton passed away December 19, 2015 at Chapel Hill. Hank was born December 18, 1928 to the late Hans Karl & Martha (Metz) Schmid. He was a 1954 graduate of University of Pittsburgh with a BA in business. Hank was a member of the Cleveland Advertising Club and FOE #190. He retired in...
Kenneth A. Carver
Dec 19, 2015
Kenneth A. Carver, 71 of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2015. He was born on August 30, 1944 in Massillon and was the son of the late Albert and Jessie (Drennen) Carver. He was also preceded in death by his step father LaVern Kraft. He retired from the Canton City Schools, where he taught for 35 years....
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...
