obituaries

Oct 1, 2019

Elizabeth "Libby" A. Arko, age 77 formerly of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Dolyestown Health Care Center. She was born May 8, 1942, in Massillon the daughter of the late Victor and Margaret (Kovats) Murdock. Libby retired from Astro Cosmos where she was the exporting clerk. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and...

Oct 1, 2019

Hilda G. Lower, age 93 of Navarre, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Inn at University Village. She was born July 3, 1926, in Canton the daughter of the late Mike and Gisella (Helsdorfer) Schotsch. Hilda was a homemaker that also enjoyed volunteering at Massillon Community Hospital for over 40 years. She was a member of Holy Trinity...

Oct 1, 2019

Barbara Ricciuti Beebe Barb Ricciuti Beebe passed away at home surrounded by family on October 1st, 2019. She was born on May 8th, 1947 to the late Albert and Helen Mohr in Youngstown, Ohio. Barb left her mark on this world and leaves a legacy that those close to her will always remember. She gave herself willingly to those...

Sep 26, 2019

Natalie A. (McConnell) Gravo, 85 of Massillon, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Albert McConnell and Naomi (Beery) McConnell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Virginia (Richard) Flaisig and brothers, Thomas (Delores) McConnell and Robert McConnell....

Sep 25, 2019

Mary F. Allen, age 96 of Jackson Twp., passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019. She was born October 30, 1922, daughter of  the late Lawrence and Gertrude (Kiefer) Maurer. Mary retired from Massillon Community Hospital after 24  years where she worked in admissions and medical records. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, the Over 50's Group,...

Sep 19, 2019

Norma "Gayle" Maximovich (Whitecotton) was born in Akron, Ohio, September 4, 1931.  Norma departed her earthly life at home surrounded by her family on September 19, 2019. Preceded in death by the love of her life, husband, Stephen; son, Stevie; granddaughter, Danielle and her very special sisters, Donna and Peggy. She leaves to cherish her memory daughters, Sherry (Mike)...

Sep 18, 2019

John F. Maurer (1932-2019) 87, of Massillon, went Home peacefully in to the arms of our Lord, on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, with his family comforting him.

John was born on January 24, 1932 in River Rouge, Michigan to the late Francis and Berdella (Snyder) Maurer. He was one of eighteen children. He was a Jackson High...

Sep 17, 2019

Molly V. (Galob) Guilliouma, age 96 of Jackson Twp., passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019. She was born March 22, 1923, in Massillon the daughter of the late Matthew and Rose (Novak) Galob. She was a 1941 graduate of Washington High School.  She enjoyed gardening, knitting, and crocheting.  She was also a volunteer at Algonquin Mill in...

Sep 13, 2019

Patrick "Pat" A. Baxter, age 63, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Canton, Ohio on Friday, September 13, 2019.

Pat is survived by his wife, Claudia (Cocklin) Baxter; children, Aaron (Melissa) Baxter of Columbus; Abigayle (Keith) Baxter of Akron; uncle, Gary (June) Baxter of Malvern; brothers-in-law, Reg (PJ) Cocklin of Chagrin Falls, Ohio and...

Sep 11, 2019

Jane L. Koehler, age 83 of Navarre, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born January 16, 1936, in Massillon the daughter of the late Edward and Elvira (Ertle) Jacobs. Along with her husband, Fred, Jane established Glass Craft Stained Glass Studio in 1970 and operated the family business until 1996. Jane is survived...

Sep 8, 2019

Charles W. Lorenz, age 90, of Massillon, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in New Bedford, Ohio, son of the late John and Emma (Schweigert) Lorenz. Charles was a clock repairman, watch repairman and jeweler for C.J. Duncan Jeweler and retired in 1999.  He continued repairing at home up...

Sep 6, 2019

William G. Ries, age 62, of Jackson Twp, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Altercare of Navarre.

He was born October 9, 1956 in Canton, the son of the late William and Regina (Pilati) Ries Jr.

William had worked at AVI where he was a service tech.

He was...

Sep 4, 2019

Paula K. Emerick,  age 64,  a long time resident of Stark County, passed away on September 4, 2019. She was born  March 14, 1955 and was the daughter of the late  Alex and Doris (Kenchel) Zenovic. She was a graduate of Jackson High School and worked at T. J. Dillons.  She enjoyed making jewelry and gardening. She is survived...

Sep 3, 2019

Obituary

Drusella Ann (Willey) Cocklin

1938 – 2019

Drusella A. Cocklin, 81, passed away September 3, 2019, in Wooster, Ohio, surrounded by her family.  She was born July 26, 1938, in Indiana, and graduated from Massillon High School in 1956.  Drue is remembered for her strong faith and her love for her family;...

Sep 3, 2019

Leah C. (Geis) Sacco , 92, of Massillon, passed away on Sept. 3, 2019. She was born January 28, 1927 in Massillon, daughter of the late Clyde and Clara (Weise) Moore. Leah was a graduate of Washington High School, 1944 and Massillon City Hospital School of Nursing, 1947.  She was a registered nurse for Dr. Hill.  She was a...

Sep 2, 2019

Dolores J. Obradovich, age  88, of Massillon, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. She was born August 3, 1931 in Barberton, daughter of the late Raymond and Lillian (Burger) Madigan. Dolores had worked at B & W and owned Dockside Hall in Massillon. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Dolores...

Aug 30, 2019

Timothy C. Murphy 63 of Jackson Twp passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019 suddenly.

He was born October 26, 1955 in Johnstown, PA the son the late James and Gretchen (Thomas) Murphy.

Tim was the owner of Concorde Therapy Group. He devoted his life to the health and welfare of others.

Aug 22, 2019

William H. "Bill"  Princehorn, 76 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at his residence. He was born June 10, 1943 in Massillon, son of the late Harold and Doris (Kemmer) Princehorn. Bill served in the Marine Corp and was a veteran of the Vietnam Era. He was an independent electrical contractor for Cleaners Hanger Company...

Aug 21, 2019

Richard "Dick" E. With, age 83 of Canton, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. He was born November 16, 1935, in Newark, OH, the son of the late Thorlf "Pete" and Helen (Hanna) With. He was a veteran serving in the Army. Richard was a retired pilot.  Working with Midwestern Industries and...

Aug 18, 2019

Bonnie M. Walter (Bloom) 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 18, 2019. Bonnie was born in Batavia, NY on December 19, 1945. Bonnie spent a lifetime devoted to medicine and the nursing profession, spending time as an instructor at Mercy School of Nursing and culminating in her career as head of the Mercy Wound...