Obituary Listing

Nov 14, 2024

Betty Joyce (Griffith) Bailey, 91, went to be with the Lord on November 14, 2024 in Jackson, Tennessee. She was born in Anderson, South Carolina on October 11, 1933 to the late John David and Annie Louise (Gilreath) Griffith. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Vernon E. Bailey, brother John David Griffith and sister, Mary Frances...

Nov 11, 2024

Thomas A. Haines, 72 of Canal Fulton, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 11, 2024. Born June 27, 1952 to the late Robert and Helen (Rothermel) Haines, he was a life resident of Canal Fulton and a 1970 graduate of Northwest High School. After high school, Tom served in the Army National Guard, then went on to...

Nov 10, 2024

Edward A. "Bud" Stafford, age 83, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024. Bud was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Susan L., and his parents, Dorothy S. Stafford and Arthur E. Stafford. He is survived by his children Michael E. Stafford, Leslie Anderson, and David (Shelly) Stafford, grandchildren Emily (TJ), Scott (Elaina), Marie, and Annabel, his...

Nov 10, 2024

Betty Louise (Henthorn) Kindall passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024 at the spunky age of 91 years old in Cambridge, Ohio. Up until her last breath, Betty maintained her kind soul, contagious smile, compassion for others, and special love for God, family and her extended family of friends.

Betty was born to her beloved Father and...

Nov 10, 2024

Ada M. Williams, 80 of Canal Fulton, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024. She was born on October 11, 1944 to the late Carson Ballard and Mary Mong. Ada worked for the Canal Fulton VFW for over 20 years and also Denny's. She enjoyed going out to dinner, playing cards, bingo and traveling. Most importantly she loved spending time...

Nov 7, 2024

Raymond D. Godwin, 80 of Clinton, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024. He was born December 28, 1943 to the late Raymond E. and Florence (Wieland) Godwin and had been a life resident of the Manchester/Clinton. Ray was a 1961 graduate of Manchester High School and served with the Ohio National Guard. He worked as a police officer for...

Nov 7, 2024

Rita E. (Volk) Shannon, 84, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024. Born April 21, 1940 to the late Richard and Bernice (Brown) Volk, she graduated from Northwest High School and worked for the Canal Fulton Library. Rita enjoyed spending time with family and friends and was always smiling and laughing. Rita never met a stranger and enjoyed engaging in...

Oct 26, 2024

Sharon Savage, age 73; passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Sharon loved gardening and was known to tend to her flowers and vegetables when she wasn't tending to her beloved cats. She enjoyed crocheting, but most importantly spending time with her family. She was both an extremely proud grandparent and great-grandparent. She was an avid fan of...

Oct 20, 2024

Virginia E. Paddock of Canal Fulton, Ohio died Sunday, October 20, 2024. She was born at home on September 29, 1928, in rural Tuscarawas County near Baertown, Ohio. She passed away at the Chapel Hill Community in Canal Fulton, Ohio, where she had been a resident since 2018. Virginia was born to Herbert and Edith Wiegand Spathe, joining her...

Oct 16, 2024

Patricia K Deibel "Pat" passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 16, 2024, at the age of 79.  She was born in Akron, Ohio on May 7, 1945 to Catherine Lann.  Sadly, Catherine passed when Pat was the young age of two years old.  Pat was raised by her maternal grandparents, Marie and Louis, who she fondly referred to as "Mom...

Oct 12, 2024

Susan Grace (Covert) Chappelear, 76, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024. Born March 8, 1948 to the late Carl and Bette Covert, she was a 1966 graduate of Green High School and retired from Wells Fargo after 33 years of service.

Susan loved her dogs and was the best doggy mom ever. She was a member of...

Oct 11, 2024

Vicki Lynn Criswell, age 60, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024. Vicki was born on April 8, 1964 to Louis and Donna Carter. She graduated from Timken Senior High School. Vicki had a very good sense of humor. She enjoyed her cat and loved eating at Canal Grille. She loved keeping in touch with people through Facebook and...

Oct 5, 2024

Mary M. Fals was born on November 18, 1947 to Robert J. and Martha M. (Faber) Fals. Her brothers are Dale R. Fals (deceased) and brother Robert D. Fals of North Lawrence. Her education includes graduating from Tuslaw High School in 1965, graduating from Kent State University in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Teaching, graduate from...

Oct 4, 2024

Theresa Kay (Hickman) Smith went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 4, 2024. After a four-year battle with meningioma brain tumors, Theresa is at peace. Theresa was born on November 22, 1947, in Harrisville, West Virginia to Bernard and Mary Christine (Layfield) Hickman. She graduated from Zanesville High School, served her family for many years...

Oct 2, 2024

Clarence "Dub" V. Benson, Jr., 79 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024. He was born August 17, 1945 to the late Clarence Sr. and Norma (Sander) of North Lawrence. Dub served four years in the US Army, was self-emplyed doing woodworking as well as employed at Timken. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed working outdoors...

Oct 1, 2024

Gary Gard Grover, age 77, from Canton, Ohio, passed away in the company of family on October 1, 2024, at 3:05 pm.

Gary was preceded in death with his parents George Runyon Grover and Ione Mae Salabank Grover, wife of 15 years, Enora Irene Grover. He is survived by brothers: James (Jim) Dennis Grover and George Kimberly...

Sep 28, 2024

Jill J. (Johanning) Carnes, age 73, of Canal Fulton, passed away peacefully on Sept. 28, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, granny and friend.

Jill had a very kind, loving, gentle and generous heart.

Born on July 4th, 1951 to Walter and Betty, she graduated from...

Sep 28, 2024

Dianne Lee (Gopp) Schilling, born March 14, 1940, went to join her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, her beloved husband Bob, her son Jeff, brother Donald, and sister Carolyn who preceded her, on September 28, 2024 after a short illness. Dianne was the daughter of the late Donald and Mildred Gopp of Dover.  She is the sister of Margene...

Sep 26, 2024

David Paul Ganyard, 56, of Massillon, Ohio, passed from this life unexpectedly on September 26, 2024. He was born June 16, 1968. Dave graduated from Northwest High School, Canal Fulton in June 1986. He graduated from diesel college in Troy, Ohio and was employed as a diesel mechanic in Troy and later in Akron when he moved back to...

Sep 21, 2024

Wanda Gail Hare, 83, passed away on Sept. 21, 2024 at Chapel Hill Community. She was born July 3, 1941 in Widen, WV to the late Benjamin C. and Glada H. (Hamrick) Triplett. Growing up she lived in WV, PA and OH and was a Canal Fulton resident for the past 51 years. Gail had a great love of...