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Karen L. "Kk" Williams
Aug 30, 2013
Karen A. "KK" (Jurkovich) Williams, age 53 of Massillon, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2013 with her family and friends at her side. Her death followed a courageous lengthy battle with cancer. She was born on August 12, 1960 in Massillon to George and Marianne (Kovacsiss) Jurkovich, Sr. They survive her. KK graduated from Canton Central Catholic High...
Janette Louise Rose
Aug 29, 2013
Janette L. Rose, age 30 passed away after a brief illness on August 29, 2013. She was born on October 24, 1982 in Massillon. She was a devoted and loving mother, daughter, and sister. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at the Paquelet Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8...
Kathleen M. Stevens
Aug 28, 2013
Kathleen M. Stevens, age 97 of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at Altercare of Navarre. She was born on July 30, 1916 in Massillon and was the daughter of the late Leroy and Margaret (Ricosky) Curtis. Kathleen graduated from Washington High School in 1935. She enjoyed hooking rugs, reading and embroidering. She was a member of...
Patricia Ann Wilkins
Aug 28, 2013
Patricia Ann Wilkins, 66, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born in Canton to the late Carl & Dorothy (Blair) Fogle on May 1, 1947. Patricia enjoyed the company of her friends and family. She had a passion for music, and singing, and a humorous side that could bring anyone laughter. She...
Victor W. Snyder
Aug 24, 2013
Victor W. Snyder, 71, of Navarre, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2013, following an extended illness. He was born in Massillon on June 1, 1942 to the late Charles & Glenna (Bailey) Snyder. Victor was a veteran of the United States Air Force and worked at Canton Drop Forge for 32 years until his retirement in 1997. He...
Barbara A. Capes
Aug 24, 2013
Barbara A. Capes, age 71, of North Lawrence, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2013. Barbara was born on September 11, 1941 in Akron, Ohio the daughter of the late Walter and Sally (Thomas) Walczuk. Barbara lived in the area most of her life. She retired from Aultman Hospital Coronary Care Unit as an R.N. after 30 years of service...
Teressa D. Devault
Aug 24, 2013
Teressa D. DeVault, 61 of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Affinity Medical Center. She was born in New Martinsville, WV on March 14, 1952 to the late Archer & Sara Van Camp. Teressa was a natural caregiver. She enjoyed caring and helping her family and others. She is survived by her three children, Don DeVault...
Jimmie B. Gauze
Aug 24, 2013
Jimmie B. Gauze, age 78, of Jackson Township, passed away August 24, 2013 at his home. He was born on May 6, 1935 in North Industry, Ohio the son of the late Harry and Lois (Snyder) Gauze. Jim graduated from Canton South High School in 1953. He joined the United States Marine Corp. in July of 1953 during the...
Betty Jane Grier
Aug 22, 2013
Betty Jane Grier "Mamaw", age 75, of Massillon, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 22, 2013. Betty was born on July 3, 1938 in Massillon. She was a 1956 graduate of Washington High School; she loved to travel and enjoyed life to the fullest. She was a lifelong member of St. Joseph's...
Ray A. Green
Aug 17, 2013
Ray A. Green, age 73 passed away surrounded by his loving family on August 17, 2013. He was born in Massillon on April 4, 1940 to the late Robert and Z. Grace Green. He was a 1958 graduate of Washington High School. Ray married Janet Marie Sinclair on August 27, 1959 they spent 42 wonderful years together until her...
Joyce L. Walters
Aug 17, 2013
Joyce Walters, age 66 of Massillon, died on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at the Laurels of Massillon. She was born in Canton, Ohio on December 15, 1946 and was the daughter of the late Walter and Hazel (Poole) Gum. Joyce retired from The Atrium OBGYN where she worked in billing and insurance claims in 2011. She loved her family,...
John Louis Zimmerman
Aug 17, 2013
John L. Zimmerman, age 74 passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2013. He was born in Canton on September 5, 1938 to the late Edwin and Anne (Lazlow) Zimmerman. He was a graduate of Canton Central Catholic. He married Linda K. Steiner and they shared 48 wonderful years together until her passing on May 19, 2013. John served his...
Mattie Christine Weaver
Aug 16, 2013
Mattie Christine Weaver, age 93 of Massillon, Ohio passed away on Friday, August 16, 2013 at Hanover House in Perry Township. She was born on December 16, 1919 in Bardley, Missouri and was the daughter of the late Frank and Mabel (Banks) Lewis. Prior to being at Hanover House, she resided at Amherst Meadows. She attended First Baptist Church...
Richard Dale Findley
Aug 16, 2013
Richard "Whitey" Findley, age 84 passed away on August 16, 2013. He was born in Massillon on November 15, 1928 to the late Vincent and Alida Findley. Richard served his country and retired from the U.S. Army. He worked for Ecko Housewares for more than 20 years until his retirement. Richard sang with his band The Western Playboys for...
Jean M. Thor
Aug 16, 2013
Jean M. Thor, age 87 of Perry Township, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2013 at the Hospitality House. She was born on July 6, 1926 in Roseau, Minnesota and was the daughter of the late Gustav and Hannah (Tornquist) Gustafson. Jean was a registered nurse and retired from Aultman Hospital. She also shared in her husband's ministry locally...
Frances Jane Converse
Aug 14, 2013
Frances Jane Converse, age 92, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2013. Frances was born on July 18, 1921 in Massillon the daughter of the late Katherine and John Steele. Fran was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1939 graduate of Washington High School. She met Dick Converse and after knowing each other for 3 months...
Dean L. Griffin
Aug 13, 2013
Dean L. Griffin, age 61 of Uniontown, Ohio, formerly of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2013. He was born on September 29, 1951 in Massillon and was the son of Jeannette (Rook) and G. Howard Griffin. His father preceded him in death. Dean graduated from Washington High School in 1970, he then went on to earn his...
Martha L. Hoagland
Aug 13, 2013
Martha L. Hoagland age 71 of Perry Hts. passed away August 13, 2013. Martha was born May 23, 1942 in Carrollton, OH to the late Earl & Mary (Cameron) Michael. She was a 1960 graduate of Augusta High School and a 1963 graduate of the Aultman School of Nursing. Martha retired from Aultman Hospital in 2002 and continued her...
Randall E. Jenkins
Aug 11, 2013
Randall E. Jenkins, 56 of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday August 11, 2013. He was born on July 19, 1957. Randy was a graduate of Lincoln High School and employed by Seiple Lithograph for twenty-nine years. He loved golfing, camping and the outdoors. He was a dedicated and loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his...
Margaret Ann Bushway
Aug 10, 2013
Margaret Ann Bushway, age 78, of Massillon, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2013. Margaret was born on October 16, 1934 in Massillon, the daughter of the late Harry and Thelma (Spuhler) Bushway. Margie was a lifelong resident of Massillon. She worked as a legal secretary for many attorneys in the area, retiring in 2000. Margie was a member of...
