James Wesley Gibson
May 13, 2024
James W. Gibson, 81 of Manchester, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024. Born June 14, 1942 to the late James and Alice Gibson, he was a 1960 graduate of Garfield High School and retired from Ohio Edison after 33 years of service. Jim was also a proud US Navy Veteran. While in the Navy Jim played baseball and basketball....
Peter Charles Bobick
May 11, 2024
Peter "Pete" Charles Bobick, 91, of Canal Fulton, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2024.  He was born February 17, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio to Peter P. and Margaret (Balog) Bobick. He was the oldest of three siblings: his sister Margaret "Peggy" Meyer, and brother Raymond Bobick.
Pete married his beloved wife Ruth Ilona (Gerlach) Bobick on...
Judy M. (Mattox) Haiduc
May 11, 2024
Judy M. Haiduc, 80 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024. She was born March 3, 1944 to the late Raymond and Alice (Gibbs) Mattox Sr. Judy was a mother to many. She enjoyed working with kids, whether being a Brownie leader, Cub Scout leader, or member of the PTA. She enjoyed volunteering in the community as well...
Drew Joseph Maglio
May 8, 2024
Drew J. Maglio, 40 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Born February 14, 1984 to Steven and Brenda (Tenney) Maglio, he was a 2002 graduate of Manchester High School. After high school Drew attended Heidelberg University and shortly afterwards joined the US Air Force where he served his country for 12 years. He did multiple deployments...
Michael W. Sherman
May 6, 2024
Michael W. Sherman, 60, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024. Born February 23, 1964 to the late Keith and Karin Sherman, he was a Canal Fulton area resident all of his life and graduated from Northwest High School Class of 1982. He was a generous person, and loved to make people happy. He had a child-like sense of humor....
James Bernard Thomas
May 5, 2024
James B. Thomas, 90, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024. Born December 20, 1933 in Roanoke, VA to the late Bernard and Elizabeth Thomas, he retired from Pepsi after many years of service and was a member of Anchor Baptist Church, Massillon. Jim enjoyed building model airplanes, remote controlled cars, golfing and fishing. In addition to his parents, he...
Jeffrey Boyd Stutzman
May 4, 2024
Jeffrey Boyd "Jeff" Stutzman, 53 of Clinton passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024. Born on May 7, 1970 to William and Kay Stutzman, he was a Clinton/Wayne County area resident all of his life. Jeff loved his hunting trips with family and friends. He also enjoyed muscle cars, going to the movies with his son and collecting antiques. He...
Lyle Thomas Randolph
May 3, 2024
Lyle T. Randolph, 77, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024. Born January 14, 1947 to the late Thomas and Alice Randolph, he was a 1965 graduate of Northwest High School. While in high school Lyle started his boxing career. He fought as an amateur and professional from 1963-1975. When he retired from boxing he held five State Titles in...
Glenda G. Taylor
Apr 28, 2024
Glenda G. Taylor, 88 of Canal Fulton, passed away on April 28, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack, granddaughter Tiffany, brother Joel Henderson and the late Jubie and Edith Henderson. She is survived by her loving companion Joe Kulasa; daughters Reeda Dunn (George) and Cheryl Lagana; sons Jeff Taylor (Nancy) and John Taylor; brothers David...
Eric Michael Sinley
Apr 24, 2024
Eric Michael Sinley, 32, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 24th, 2024. Eric Michael was born on June 7th, 1991, in Akron, Ohio to Eric L. Sinley and Michelle (Jackson) Graham. He was a graduate of Manchester High School class of 2009.
Eric Michael loved any type of literature, he was a...
Debra Jean (Ward) Rourke
Apr 18, 2024
Debra J. Rourke, 71, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024. She was born September 23, 1952 to the late Willard and Alice Ward. Debra was an avid gardener and loved her plants. She enjoyed going to garage sales and always loved a good deal. Debra enjoyed listening to music, specifically the Michael Stanley Band and Cher. Most importantly Debra...
Cynthia (Cindy) Lane
Apr 16, 2024
Cynthia (Cindy) Lane passed away on Tuesday, April 16, due to brain cancer. She was born March 9, 1962 to Charles and Eva Lane.
Cindy was a middle school teacher at Northwest Schools for over 30 years where she enriched young lives in the world of literature.
She is survived by her daughter and best...
Robert Edward Schilling
Apr 12, 2024
Robert Edward Schilling, born August 19, 1940, went peacefully to join his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and his son Jeffrey who preceded him, on April 12, 2024 after a short illness. Robert was the son of Lloyd and Mary Schilling of Dover who also preceded him. Robert is the brother of William (Linda) and Kenneth (Regina) Schilling of...
Michelle Ann (Duncan) Hampton
Apr 9, 2024
Michelle A. (Duncan) Hampton, 56 of Coventry Twp., passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 9, 2024. She was born September 25, 1967 and was an area resident all of her life. Michelle was the glue to the family. She was the one that kept it all together and took care of her family. She loved her family and her cat,...
Barbara Jo (Lasch) Hoover
Apr 9, 2024
Barbara J. Hoover, 80 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Born November 20, 1943 in Akron to the late Robert Sr. and Marciel Lasch, she retired from ODOT after many years of service. Barbara was a member of New Hope Chapel a Church of Christ for over 30 years where she loved to serve the Lord....
Kenneth Charles Watkins
Apr 5, 2024
Kenneth C. Watkins, 55 of Alliance, passed away peacefully Friday, April 5, 2024 at Aultman Hospital surrounded by his devoted wife of 17 yrs, family and his best friend. Born in Fort Wayne,IN; he has lived the past 17 years in Ohio and worked for Autozone transporting parts. He enjoyed cooking for family and friends, bowling and going to...
Dennis "Denny" Duane Ross
Mar 31, 2024
Dennis ("Denny") Duane Ross, 75 of Canal Fulton, joined his parents, Harold and Elizabeth (Molnar), in Heaven on March 31, 2024. Denny worked as a finish carpenter in hundreds of homes around the Akron area; later, he used his skills as an independent contractor remolding and restoring many homes and businesses, including both of his daughters' homes. When not...
William "Bill" Paul Kusmits
Mar 30, 2024
William "Bill" Kusmits, 52 of Canal Fulton, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024. Born December 8, 1971; he was a 1990 graduate of Northwest High School, where he excelled in football and wrestling and was inducted into the Northwest Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2009. Bill graduated from the University of Akron in 2000 with a degree in Civil...
Denny Stephan
Mar 26, 2024
John Dennis "Denny" Stephan, 78 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Born January 16, 1946 to the late Vincent and Margaret (Simmons) Stephan, Denny graduated from Northwest High School Class of '64 and served in the National Guard. Denny worked many years in the hardware business at Kunkle Hardware and later as the owner of Manchester...
Orva Earl Dice Jr.
Mar 20, 2024
Orva E. Dice, Jr., 76 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Born June 1, 1947 to the late Orva Sr. and Betty (Braucher) Dice, he attended Jackson High School, graduated from Lake High School and retired from the Bricklayers Union Local #6 with 58 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, bird watching, looking at the stars...
