Ruzica B. Kovacevic
Feb 9, 2013
Ruzica B. Kovacevic, age 91 of Massillon, died on Saturday, February 9, 2013. She was born in Croatia on March 15, 1921 and was the daughter of Milicia and Stoyan (Halavahaja) Stoyan. Ruzica retired from the former Perry Rubber Company. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Milan Kovacevic. Several family members survive in...
Kathy Louise (Kamerer) Mautz
Feb 7, 2013
Kathy Louise Mautz, age 58 of Massillon, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center. Although she had many complicated illnesses during her lifetime, she was always strong and positive. She was a role model for her family and friends of strength and courage. Kathy had a close personal relationship with...
Martha Elizabeth Piper
Feb 7, 2013
Martha E. Piper, age 87 passed away on February 7, 2013. She was born on March 1, 1925 to the late Thomas and Mary (McCluster) Harris in Pine Township, Pennsylvania. She married Byron Piper and they were together until his passing on April 25, 1992. Martha worked for Central States Can until her retirement. Martha was a woman of...
Gary J. Rohr
Feb 7, 2013
Gary J. Rohr, age 66 of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 7, 2013. He was born on July 6, 1946 in Massillon and was a lifelong area resident. Gary attended Jackson Local schools and graduated from Tuslaw High School. He was the founder and owner of the Concourse Club in Massillon, a member of the Knights of...
Melvin L. Rock
Feb 7, 2013
Melvin L. Rock, 88, of Millersburg passed away on Thursday, February 07, 2013, at the Majora Care Center, Millersburg following an extended illness. He was born on April 29, 1924 in Apple Creek to the late James W. & Rosa (Morr) Rock. Melvin was a carpenter with Gibbons – Grable Co., he retired in 1985. Since retiring he has...
Mary "Margaret Woods
Feb 5, 2013
Mary M. "Margaret" Woods, age 65 of Massillon, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 5, 2013. She was born in Lexington Park, Maryland on February 18, 1947 and was the daughter of Henry and Theresa (Briscoe) Carter who preceded her in death. Margaret was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and was past president of the usher board,...
Sarah Jane Gruno
Feb 5, 2013
Sarah Jane Gruno, 66 of Massillon, passed away on February 5, 2013, in Montrose, MI following a brief illness. She was born in Cleveland on July 15, 1946 to the late James Joe & Laura (Talani) Maynard. Sarah was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the V.F.W Auxillary. She loved bingo, Casino's and her family. She is...
Clement Frederick Konen
Jan 30, 2013
Clement Frederick Konen, 86, of Jackson Twp. passed away January 30th at his residence surrounded by family and close friend, Gerri Shamp RN. He was born November 24, 1926 to the late Frederick Jacob & Florence Martha (Boron) Konen in North Lawrence. Clement attended St. Barbara School and Washington High School. Clement began working for Canton Chair & Table...
Kenneth E. Halco
Jan 30, 2013
Kenneth E. Halco passed over into eternity on Wednesday January 30, 2013 at the age of 86 from complications of pneumonia. Kenny was born July 1, 1926 in Massillon to the late Matthew & Susan (Bocko) Halco and graduated from Washington High School in 1944. He received an honorable discharge from the Army following WW II. He was the...
Ted Thornberry
Jan 30, 2013
On Wednesday, January 30th Teddy began his eternal trip paddling down the river. Ted was born on April 23, 1958 in Massillon to Gene and Harriette (Isbell) Thornberry. He graduated from Tuslaw High School in 1976. He took great pride in his work as an electrician with the Massillon Board of Education. He was preceded in death by his...
Phyllis L. Hoffman
Jan 29, 2013
Phyllis L. Hoffman, age 90 of Jackson Township, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2013. Phyllis was born in Clarksburg, WV on June 16, 1922 the daughter of Lawrence and Flora (Lamm) Gatrell. Phyllis enjoyed reading, playing cards and watching her beloved Cleveland Indians. She had a close friendship with her walking and coffee group. Phyllis was a member of...
Mary J. Perrin
Jan 29, 2013
Mary J. Perrin, age 98 passed away January 29, 2013 at Chapel Hill. Mary was born in Massillon to the late John & Mary (Fowler) Huwig. She was a graduate of Washington High School and retired from the Massillon State Hospital. A member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, FOE #190 Auxiliary and the Senior Center. In addition to her...
Ronald "Ron" John Sovik
Jan 28, 2013
Ronald John Sovik, age 66, passed away on January 28, 2013. Born January 21, 1947 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Elmer & Bernice (Noga) Sovik, Ron was the oldest of five children. He was a 1965 graduate of Cardinal Mooney H.S. and a 1969 graduate of Youngstown State University, where he served as President of Theta Chi Fraternity....
Helen L. Murray
Jan 28, 2013
Helen L. Murray, age 84 of Massillon, passed away on January 28, 2013 at Akron General Hospital. She was born on January 1, 1929 in Morgantown, WV and was the daughter of the late Jesse Earl and Lillian (Davis) Trader. Helen had been employed at Nationwide Insurance where she worked in the mailroom. She was a longtime member of...
Diana Lea May
Jan 28, 2013
Diane L. May, age 62, surrounded by her family, passed away on January 28, 2013. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Franklin and Dorothy (Armstead) Carpenter. She was a 1968 graduate of Fairless High School in Brewster. Diana married Robert May on January 13, 1968 and recently celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary. Diana was a...
Grace P. Brown
Jan 27, 2013
Grace P. Brown, 97 of Massillon, passed away on early Sunday morning January 27, 2013 at Hanover House, following a brief illness. She was born in Massillon on September 29, 1915 to the late Albert & Clara (Schneider) Fischer. Grace was a member of Faith Community Fellowship Church, Massillon and was a former member of St. John's United Church...
Joseph "Mike" Capes
Jan 25, 2013
Joseph "Mike" Capes, age 61 of North Lawrence, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2013. He was born on October 27, 1951 in Canton, Ohio to Joni Capes and the late Howard Capes. Mike graduated from Akron University with a Master's degree in Special Education. He was employed by Stark County E.S.C. and was assigned to Northwest Local School...
Kristi L. Stanford
Jan 24, 2013
Kristi L. Stanford, 28 passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at home. She was born in Massillon on April 14, 1984. Kristi was a graduate of Tuslaw High School, Class of 2002. She enjoyed collecting decorative frogs. She is survived by her son Trenton Byer of Massillon, mother, Tammie L. (Fogle) Stanford of Massillon, father, Dennis R....
Kathleen E. Weber
Jan 23, 2013
Kathleen E. Weber, "the bell lady", age 92 of Canton, died on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at her home. She was born on June 12, 1920 in Massillon and was the daughter of the late Harmon and Edna (Fisher) Richardson. She was a founding member of the Ohio Arts and Crafts Guild and participated in all of the major...
Helen M. Halasinski
Jan 22, 2013
Helen M. McInnes Halasinski, 73, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Affinity Medical Center. She was born in Massillon on August 6, 1939 to the late Anthony & Iva (Rose) Jasinski. Helen was known for her sense of humor. She looked forward to spending time with her children and grandchildren and enjoyed her visits...
