All Obituaries

Jennie T. (Kolek) Frank, age 97 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018 at her residence. She was born April 25, 1921, in Coupon, PA the daughter of the late Joseph and Katherine (Pierzchata) Kolek.  She loved living in Massillon and couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. Jennie retired from Central States Can after 23 years of service as a machine operator.  She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church.  She was a hardworking, strong willed woman. ...

Herbert E. Snyder, age 90 of Jackson Twp., passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born November 6, 1928, in Jackson Twp., the son of the late R. Leo and Dorothy (Hossler) Snyder. Herbert was a retired farmer but also had worked for  37 years at Jackson Local Schools as a bus driver and custodian.    He was a member of St. Jacob Lutheran Church, Past President of Jackson Lions Club and Past President of Stark County Farm Bureau. Herbert is...

Jack L. Marnin, age 81 of Jackson Twp. passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018.  He was born September 17, 1937 in East Greenville, son of the late Carl L. and Viola (Swisher) Marnin.  Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served as a paramedic on the Jackson Twp. Fire Department.  He enjoyed model planes, war history, football, and many years of camping with his family.  Jack retired from MT Business Systems.  He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Kelly...

Judith A. Jones, age 79 of Massillon, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, November 1, 2018 surrounded by her family.  She was born in Massillon on June 10, 1939 daughter of the late Alvin and Helen (Davis) Houck.  Judy was a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church and Sons and Daughters of Herman.  Judy is survived by her husband of 58 years, John W. Jones, sons and daughters-in-law, Earl and Debra Jones and Steve and Robin Jones, daughter Terri Schoeppner,...

George A. Rohr, age 92 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Amherst Meadows.  He was born August 25, 1926 in Jackson Twp.,  the son of the late Augustine and Irene (Sibila) Rohr, the seventh of ten children.  George retired from Halter Feed and Grain, formerly Ceres Supply Company, after 45 years of service where he was a truck driver.  He loved gardening, his tractors, helping others and always had a joke to tell.  He loved his family, family...

Larry B. Davis, age 78 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born August 15, 1940, in Ava, Ohio; the son of the late Louis and Lucille (Marks) Davis. He was an Army veteran serving during Vietnam. Larry retired from Timken after 32 years of service as a head operator.  He was a member of the Massillon Eagles. Larry loved fishing and watching sports especially boxing. He never had an enemy and was well loved by everybody. Larry taught his...

Randall James Beal, age 64 of Perry Twp., suddenly passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018, at his residence. He was born December 12, 1953, in Massillon, the son of the late James and Jean (Chovan) Beal. Randall owned his own business B. Jay’s Landscaping and Drainage where he could follow his passion for landscaping and his love of gardening.  He was a member of Rivertree Christian Church. Randall is survived by his wife Debra Beal, children, Cynthia Beal of Massillon, James...

Theodore “Ted” Vozenilek, age 84 of Massillon, passed away Monday, October 1, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born April 22, 1934, in Uniontown, PA the son of the late Emil and Judith (Jasenka) Vozenilek. Ted was an Army Reservist. Ted was a 1959 graduate of The Ohio State University and Capital University.  He was a retired aeronautical engineer of 42 years working at Westinghouse Research, Babcock and Wilcox, and Wright Tool and Forge Co. He was a member of Church of...

Eugene Pulley, 89 formerly of St. Petersburg, FL passed away suddenly on Monday, October 1, 2018 at his residence in Jackson Twp. He was born April 28, 1929 in Cuyahoga Falls  the son of the late George and Eva (Jacobs) Pulley. Eugene retired from Publix in Florida, previously he had worked at Remples Rubber and a meat cutter at the A&P. He was a member of Jednota Club #553 of Akron. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.  He was a loving father and a generous man;...

Lynn R. Neiss, age 77 of Navarre, passed away after a period of declining health on Sunday, September 30, 2018 into his heavenly home.  He was born August 14, 1941, to the late Arthur and Ruth (Harper) Neiss in Wayne County.  As owner and founder of Brut Manufacturing, Lynn dedicated his life and energy to his company which was fabricators of sandblasters and body shop equipment.  He had also been a vocational body shop teacher and an award winning painter and custom car...