obituaries

Oct 6, 2015

Nellie C. Pfendler, age 89 of Massillon passsed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Navarre on September 4, 1926 daughter of the late Pierre and Rose (Stockli) Chetelat.

Nellie was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Mr. & Mrs. Club, and AARP.  She belonged to the YMCA where...

Oct 5, 2015

Mary Ann Kachovec, age 96, of Massillon passed away Monday, October 5, 2015 at Amherst Meadows Nursing Home.

She was born March 5, 1919, in Coal Ridge, Ohio the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Kotch) Brier.

Mary was a great cook and loved gardening in her vegetable and flower gardens.

Oct 4, 2015

Dorena M. (Stout) Grimm, age 77, formerly of Sherrodsville, Ohio, died Sunday, October 4, 2015  in Canton Ohio following a lengthy illness.

She was born January 22, 1938, in Salem, WV and had lived in Pennsylvania most of her life.

Dorena owned and operated Arts and Angles.  She was an avid golfer and...

Sep 29, 2015

John William Price III of Canal Fulton has crossed over to a new life on Sept., 29, 2015 at age 49.  He came to this earth on July 8, 1966 in Akron, Ohio.  His proud parents are John W. Price Jr. and Marianne M. (Pappano) Price of Massillon, Ohio.

Much of his life was shared...

Sep 29, 2015

Othus Pauline Ballard, age 94, passed away at her residence in Perry Twp, on Tuesday, September 29, 2015.

She was born on May 6, 1921 in Livingston, TN daughter of the late Heiter and Maggie (Ledbetter) Copeland.

Pauline is survived by her daughter, Barbara Kress of Massillon, Ohio; grandchildren, Rick and Jennifer Kress...

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...