obituaries

Sep 25, 2015

Joseph Kovatch, age 88 passed away on September 25, 2015.

He was born in Massillon on Sept. 6, 1927 and was son of the late Jan and Eva (Elasky) Kovatch.

During World War ll Joseph (Joe) joined five of his brothers already serving in the military by proudly enlisting in the United States...

Sep 12, 2015

Hetch Neace, age 78 of Massillon, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 12, 2015.

He was born Aug 29, 1937 in Hazard, KY son of the late Roy and Carrie (Woton) Neace.

Hetch retired in 2001 from Fiber Core (Cleaner Hanger) where he worked as a foreman for over 35 years....

Sep 5, 2015

William W Eckstein, age 90, died Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Shady Lawn Health Care Community.

He was born November 30, 1924, in Massillon the son of the late Leo and Agnes (Schmidt) Eckstein.

Bill was a WWII veteran serving with the Army in the Aleutian Islands.

He retired from the...

Sep 2, 2015

Zorka Radicevska, 84, of Clinton passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Jackson Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center.

She was born November 20, 1930 in Ljubojno, Macedonia the daughter of the late Josif Jankulovski and Stefanka (Nivicka) Jankulovska.

Zorka retired from Ferraro's Family Restaurant after 17 years of service.

She...

Aug 30, 2015

Gerald S. Scott, age 81, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2015.

He was born April 6, 1934 in Cleveland, the son of the late Harold and Jenny (O'Connell) Scott.

He was preceded in death by his siblings Gene, Art, Don, Dick, Marilyn, and Herald.

Jerry was a production manager with...

Aug 30, 2015

Thomas H. Krake, age 78,  of Canal Fulton, died Sunday, August 30, 2015.

Born in Youngstown, Ohio on December 28, 1936, the son of  the late Andrew and Dorothy (Moreland) Krake,Tom worked for First Energy working as Joint Line Distribution Coordinator in Youngstown and Akron, then Garage and Building Supervisor in Massillon until his retirement....

Aug 29, 2015

Hettie Louise Norman, age 79, of Canal Fulton, died Saturday, August 29, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born December 4, 1935, in Greenwood WV,  the daughter of the late Thomas and Olive (Lyons) Dillon.

Hettie retired from MCA Sign Company and enjoyed sewing and cooking.

She...

Aug 29, 2015

William G "Pete" Stonebrook, age 72, formerly of Jackson Twp,  died Saturday, August 29, 2015.

He was born October 22, 1942, the son of the late William N. and Ruth (Zuber) Stonebrook.

Pete was a member of St. Joseph Church in Massillon.  He loved animals and attending the Stark County Fair.

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Aug 18, 2015

Bruce Carl Lorenz of Navarre was born Dec. 11, 1957 and passed away suddenly August 18, 2015.

He lived most of his life in Perry Twp. He is survived by his parents Charles and Shirley Lorenz of Perry Twp., sons Daniel, Jacob and Joshua and fiance Kyla Forchione and grandson Kamden all of Perry Twp....

Aug 16, 2015

Janice C. Stoneman, age 68 formerly of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2015 at her home in Panama City Beach, FL.

She was a former member of St. Barbara Catholic Church.  She was an avid reader and had worked at the Sons and Daughters of Herman.

Janice is survived by her...

Aug 8, 2015

Edith Coleman, 95, of Jackson Township peacefully passed away Saturday, August 8, 2015.

She was born on March 20, 1920 in Athens, OH, to the late Rose (Hall) and Stanley Stewart. She spent most of her life in the Jackson Township area.

Edith was the owner of Coleman Amusements...

Aug 3, 2015

Roy F. Powell, 85 formerly of Ravenna, passed away Monday, August 3, 2015 at Aultman Compassionate Care.

He was born April 13, 1930 in Calhoun, Georgia the son of the late Myrlin and Jeffie (Gravitt) Powell.

Roy was a veteran serving with the Air Force during the Korean War.

He retired...

Aug 2, 2015

Homer E. Coomer, age 75, died Sunday, August 2, 2015 at his home.

He was born January 16, 1940, in Akron, the son of the late Frederick Merrell and Alta Marie (Koontz) Coomer.

Homer retired from Doctors Hospital after 38 years of service. He attended Grace Bible Church. He was a life long...

Jul 30, 2015

Richard Calvin Thellmann, age 88, died Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Promise Hospital in Bossier City, LA.

He was born October 8, 1926, in Gary Ind. the son of the late Andrew and Sarah (Gregor) Thellmann.

He was a WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Navy.  He attended Valparaso University, Indiana University, 15...

Jul 29, 2015

Brenda Jean (Ward) Schaub, 72 of Jackson Twp., passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2015 following a brief illness.

She was born March 12, 1943 in Weston, WV the daughter of the late Eugene and Ava (Cutright) Ward.

She was a graduate of McKinley High School.

Brenda loved spending time with her...

Jul 27, 2015

Darrel Morris Kerr, 88 of Massillon passed away on Monday, July 27, 2015 at Hospitality House.

He was born August 13, 1926 in Volga, WV the son of the late Ralph M. and Mary Madeline (Thompson) Kerr.

He was a Navy veteran serving during WWII.

He retired from Eaton Corporation in...

Jul 27, 2015

Gerald Dwight Mowery, 86 of Jackson Twp., passed away Monday, July 27, 2015. He was born December 30, 1928 in Hartford City, IN the son of the late Wilfred and Valeda (Philebaum) Mowery.

In addition to his parents Gerald was preceded in death by a younger brother Don.

His survivors include Janet (Johnson),...

Jul 26, 2015

Mary Kathleen Fearon, age 72, died Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Rose Lane Health Care Center surrounded by her family.

She was born November 20, 1942, in Massillon the daughter of the late Bernard V. and Mildred I. (White) Fearon.

Mary was a graduate of Central Catholic High School.  She enjoyed sewing and...

Jul 23, 2015

Radovan Arginovski, age 84, passed away on July 23, 2015 at his home surrounded by family. He was born April 3, 1931 in Macedonia, and has lived in Jackson Twp. for the past twelve years.  He was a retired school principal. Radovan enjoyed gardening, reading and spending time playing and teaching his great-grandchildren. He is survived by...

Jul 22, 2015

Wayne A. Ricosky, 49, of Massillon passed away Wednesday July 22, 2015 at Aultman Hospital after an extended illness.

He was born July 25, 1965 in Massillon the son of the late Robert and Theresa (Lopez) Ricosky.

He was a coin collector, loved fishing, the outdoors, country rides, and enjoyed the companionship of...