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Edna I. Spencer
Jun 18, 2014
Edna I. Spencer, age 85 of Massillon passed away Wednesday June 18, 2014 at the Rose Lane Health Care Center. Edna was born September 6, 1928 in Booneville, MS to the late Dee & Florence (Rowland) Miller. She and her late husband, Homer, moved to Massillon in 1950. Edna retired from the Massillon State Hospital after 28 years of...
Thomas R. Lorenz
Jun 16, 2014
Thomas R. Lorenz, age 46 of Jackson Township, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, June 16, 2014. He was born on January 4, 1968 in Canton, Ohio and was the son of John and Betty (Lenegar) Lorenz who survive him. Tom was a 1986 graduate of Jackson High School. He was employed as the sales manager at...
James T. "Terry" Spicer
Jun 15, 2014
James Terrance "Terry" Spicer, 77, passed away at home on Sunday, June 15, 2014, following an extended illness. He was born in Massillon on August 30, 1936 to the late Charles and Dorothy (McGuire) Spicer. Terry was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1955. He was in sales working with Hal's Sports, Buckeye Trophy, Rand Hardware &...
Deborah A. Stephen
Jun 15, 2014
Deborah A. Stephen, 59 of Perry Township, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014. Debbie was born on June 10, 1955 in Canton, the daughter of the late Richard and Mary (Culverhouse) Stuffelbean. She was a lifelong resident of Perry Township and a 1973 graduate of Perry High School. Upon graduating from Stark State Technical College with an Associates Degree...
Robert R. Schreckengost
Jun 14, 2014
Robert R. Schreckengost, age 72, of Massillon passed away June 14, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born August 7, 1941 in Navarre to the late Everett and Clara (Gantz) Schreckengost. Bob retired from Republic Steel in Canton in 1994. He was a willing friend and helped family and friends whenever possible. In...
Roy Frederick, Jr.
Jun 14, 2014
Roy Frederick, Jr., 89 passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Altercare of Navarre. He was born on May 5, 1925 in Massillon and was the son of the late Roy M. and Esther (Reidle) Frederick. Roy was a dedicated family man, who enjoyed bowling, fishing and Massillon Football. He also a skilled woodworker and made fine furniture...
Sally E. Fiedler
Jun 14, 2014
Sally E. Fiedler, 82, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2014, at home following a brief illness. She was born in Cohoes, NY on December 2, 1931 to the late Edgar V. and Sarah A. (Bradshaw) Film. Sally was a member of the Canton Quilt Guild and retired from the United Steel Workers Union. She is survived by Laura...
Audrey Lee Ann Vellucci
Jun 13, 2014
Audrey Lee Ann Vellucci, 85 of Perry Township, passed away Friday, June 13, 2014 at her residence. She lived here most of her life. Audrey was born on October 4, 1928 in Clairton, PA the daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Papson) Pido. She was an avid book reader, loved babies, crossword puzzles, crocheting and the game show...
Patricia Ann Depew
Jun 13, 2014
Patricia Ann Ferrell Depew, age 55, of Venice, Florida and formerly of Massillon, Ohio, died Friday morning, June 13, 2014 at her home in Venice. Her death followed a courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 3, 1958 in Massillon, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Sidney and Evelyn (Steele) Ferrell. She was retired from the...
Donald E. Kirker
Jun 13, 2014
Donald E. Kirker, 83 of Perry Twp. passed away on Friday, June 13, 2014 at Affinity Medical Center, Massillon. He was born in Coshocton on October 4, 1930 to the late Gilbert and Oneita (Jacobs) Kirker. Donald was a very social person known for his sense of humor and storytelling. He was dedicated to his friends and family, and...
Melvin L. Miller
Jun 11, 2014
Melvin L. Miller, age 54 of Massillon, passed away at his residence on June 11, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was born in Canton on December 30, 1959 and was the son of the late Seaser and Emma (Miller) Kirkland. Melvin was a graduate of Washington High School and worked in construction. Melvin enjoyed life and his family....
Juliet Ernestine Paul
Jun 9, 2014
Juliet Ernestine (Berens) Paul, 95, went home to be with her Lord on Monday June 9, 2014 in Shady Lawn Nursing Home. She was born in Massillon on April 1, 1919 to Christian and Anna Berens. She was a graduate of Washington High School and played in the Joe Paul Band where she met her husband, Arvine Paul. They...
Joseph E. Watko, Jr.
Jun 9, 2014
Joseph E. Watko, Jr., 76, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2014 at Affinity Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born in Clairton, PA on July 12, 1937 to the late Joseph E. and Anna (Raynak) Watko, Sr.. Joseph received his Pharmacy degree from Duquesne University. He began his career at Gray Drug, continued with Schuman Drug...
Dorothy Eileen Covert
Jun 7, 2014
Dorothy Eileen Covert, of North Lawrence, Ohio passed away on June 7, 2014 at the age of 90. She was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on May 21, 1924 and was the daughter of Earl and Ethel Burrows. She was married for 70 years to the late Glenn W. Covert. Dorothy was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. She...
Robert W. Lewis, Sr.
Jun 7, 2014
Rev. Robert W. Lewis Sr., age 68 of Canton passed away June 7, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center. Bob was born November 3, 1945 in Akron to the late Grandvil and Willa (Kirk) Lewis. He was a 1964 graduate of North High School and attended the University of Akron. His Ministerial Studies were conducted at Moody Bible Institute and...
Angela M. Arias
Jun 7, 2014
Angela Tripodi-Arias, 55, of Massillon, passed away June 7. She was the daughter of the late John R. Tripodi and Patricia Tripodi Austin of Ocala, Florida. Angie was a graduate of Jackson High School and an ardent supporter of the Cleveland Browns, Indians, and Cavaliers. Besides her mother, Angie is survived by her husband, Miguel Arias of Ocala; her...
Joseph Peter Magasano
Jun 4, 2014
Joseph "Joe" P. Magasano, age 92, passed away on June 04, 2014. He was born in Pittsburgh PA on March 17, 1922 to the late Frank and Lucretia Magasano. He retired from Massillon Steel Casting. He is survived by his daughter Lu John; his granddaughter Lisa; his great-granddaughter Jacklyn; and his brother John Magasano. He was preceded in death...
Joanne M. Howell
Jun 2, 2014
Joanne M. Howell, age 77 of Massillon, died Monday June 2nd. Joanne was born July 24, 1936 in Danville, PA to the late Eugene & Olive (Crawford) Biddle. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1954 graduate of Washington High School. An employee of Massillon City Schools she was a cook at Emerson School. Joanne was a...
Lucille E. Pitz
May 30, 2014
Lucille E. Pitz, 97, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born in Emerson on December 3, 1916 to the late Andrew and Mary Anna (Terry) Calhoun. Lucille had retired from the Pan Handle Eastern Pipeline Company. She was a former member of the Ladies of the Moose. She was known for her...
Mary Turkal
May 30, 2014
Mary Turkal, age 84 of Jackson Twp., passed away Friday morning at The Laurels of Massillon. Mary was born on Dec. 9, 1929 in Mount Vernon to the late John & Mary (Pribonic) Capan. She graduated from South High School in Akron and retired from the former Super Center (Persky's). Mary was proud of her Croatian heritage, and enjoyed...
