John S. Vales
Mar 5, 2013
John S. Vales, 74, passed away unexpectedly, on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. He was born on July 4, 1938 in Zanesville. John was a graduate of Washington High School and worked at Crown Cork & Seal until his retirement in 2000. He was an avid gardener and sportsman, enjoying fishing, hunting, golfing and bowling. John also enjoyed music and...
Joseph William Accetta
Mar 4, 2013
Joseph W. Accetta, 77, passed away on Monday, March 4th, 2013 at Affinity Medical Center. Born on September 8th, 1935 in Langley, Virginia, he was the son of the late Joseph and Amelia (Orf) Accetta. Joe retired from the Ohio Edison where he had worked for fifty one years. He also served his country in the United States Air...
Mary Ann Kolich
Feb 28, 2013
Mary A. Kolich, age 83 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2013. Mary was born on September 7, 1929 in Pittsburgh, PA the daughter of Pete and Sophia (Zeka) Gullias. Mary was a secretary at Lorin Andrews Junior High School for 23 years. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and CFU Lodge 600. Mary loved...
Connie L. Townsend
Feb 27, 2013
Connie L. Townsend, age 66 of Perry Township, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2013. She was born on December 30, 1946 in Waynesburg, PA and was the daughter of the late Elroy and Dorothy (Doney) McMannes. She was a Stark County resident since 1986. She was an active member and elder at Reedurban Presbyterian Church, where she taught...
Clara G. Nickerson
Feb 23, 2013
Clara G. Nickerson, age 88 of Canal Fulton, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Rose Lane Health Care Center. She was born on July 25, 1924 in Pleasant City, Ohio and was the daughter of John and Frances (Kirkbride) Geibel. Clara worked as a nurse's aide for 23 years at Doctor's Hospital. Along with her parents, she...
David H. Barbour
Feb 22, 2013
David H. Barbour, age 56 of Canton, died on Friday, February 22, 2013 at the Laurels of Canton. He was born on June 27, 1956 in New Brighton, PA and was the son of Alice (Templeton) Barbour, now Fazzone and the late Hugh Barbour. He was a 1974 graduate of East Liverpool High School. He worked as a welder...
Doris Ann Kakos
Feb 22, 2013
Doris Ann (Schwitzgable) Kakos, 80, passed away surrounded by her family early Friday evening, February 22, 2013, following a brief illness. She was born in Canton on November 16, 1932 to the late August "Gust" & Edna Schwitzgable. Doris graduated from Lehman High School and worked many years as a Book Keeper at Trinity United Church of Christ. She...
Barbara A. Cortes
Feb 21, 2013
Barbara A. Cortes, age 81 of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2013. She was born March 14, 1931 in Massillon. She was predeceased by her parents James and Helen (Burke) Mercer, a sister Dorothy Wesley and a brother George Mercer. Barbara was a 1949 graduate of Washington High School. She went on to work at the former...
Elmer E. Carpenter
Feb 20, 2013
Elmer E. Carpenter, 89, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at Affinity Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Akron on January 28, 1924 to the late Elmer E. & Anna (Nickles) Carpenter, Sr.. Elmer was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Marine Corps in the 4th Division, he saw combat...
Kay Marie Grassler
Feb 19, 2013
Kay M. Grassler, age 63, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Massillon on July 18, 1949 to the late Earl and Betty (Able) Kirby. She attended Washington High School. Kay married David Grassler on September 19, 1970 sharing 42 wonderful years together and he survives her. Kay worked for Massillon City Hospital...
John L. Beal
Feb 16, 2013
John L. 'Jack' Beal, age 76 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2013. Jack was born on November 11, 1936 in Navarre, the son of the late Ralph Beal and Emma (Eberhardt) Fuller. Jack was a United States Navy veteran and served our country during the Korean War. He was a retired machinist. He was a member of...
Jane Louise Swensgard
Feb 16, 2013
Jane Louise Swensgard, age 68, passed away peacefully at home Saturday February 16th, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Massillon on October 6th, 1944 to Leo and Josephine (Moore) Simon. She was a 1962 graduate of Washington High School. She married Don E. Swensgard on October 9th, 1965. Jane worked in the home as...
Prasanna L. Soni
Feb 14, 2013
Prasanna L. Soni, M.D., age 65, of North Canton, passed away unexpectedly February 14, 2013. Dr. Soni was born on July 5, 1947 in Nagpur, India the son of Laxminarayan and Vilma (Laddha) Soni. Dr. Soni received his medical education in Nagpur, India. He immigrated to the United States in 1971 and completed his internship at Mary Mount Hospital...
Ruth Agnus Goist
Feb 14, 2013
Ruth A. Goist, 84 passed away surrounded by her family, on Thursday, February 13, 2013 at Amherst Meadows following an extended illness. She was born on December 21, 1928 in Youngstown to the late James Charles & Hazel (Stickel) Riley. She graduated from Ursuline High School and had worked at Coen Furniture, then worked as a secretary at the...
Richard Paul Schario
Feb 14, 2013
Richard "Huck" Paul Schario, age 87 went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 14, 2013. He was born in Canton South on September 16, 1925 to the late Harvey and Frances (Vogel) Schario. He was a 1943 graduate of Canton South High School. He married Victoria Violet DiCarlo in 1953 and they were together until her...
Sally L. Rootring
Feb 12, 2013
Sally L. Rootring, age 80, of Navarre, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at The Inn at University Village. Sally was born on April 28, 1932 in Arzene, Italy the daughter of the late William and Elda (Basso) Maniago. She came to America at the age of five and settled in Michigan. She was a 1950 graduate of All...
Kevin Gilbert Rainsburg
Feb 11, 2013
Kevin Gilbert Rainsburg, age 43 passed away on February 11, 2013. He was born in Massillon on January 14, 1970 to Roberta J. (Moorhead) and the late Gary Rainsburg. He was a 1991 graduate of Washington High School. Kevin, always known as a friendly and outgoing guy was happiest spending time with family and friends. He will be missed...
Diana S. Morgan
Feb 10, 2013
Diana S. Morgan, 67, passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 10, 2013 following a brief illness She was born in Massillon on March 24, 1945 to the late Edwin & Alice Parr. She loved fishing, art, and was a big Cleveland Indians & Cleveland Browns fan. Diana was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church....
June L. James
Feb 10, 2013
June L. James, age 81 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2013 at Aultman Hospital. She was born on October 24, 1931 in London, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Carl and Evelyn (Bennett) Ray. June enjoyed making and collecting ceramics and cooking for family and friends at holiday gatherings, but her favorite pastime was...
Faye E. Buckley
Feb 9, 2013
Faye E. Buckley, age 78 of Massillon, died on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on May 7, 1934 in Parsons, WV and was the daughter of the late Ernest Carr and Edith Canfield. Faye was known as a hard worker all of her life. She last worked at Affinity Medical...
