Obituary Listing

Oct 26, 2023

Helen (Stauffer) Mock, born April 4, 1927 in Seville, OH, to Raymond and Ethel (Gish) Stauffer, died on October 26, 2023. She moved to the Portage Lakes area at age 12 and graduated from Coventry High School in 1945. She married Leo "Bud" Mock in 1946 and they lived in the Lakes area until 2002 when they moved to...

Oct 24, 2023

Susan L. Dupert, 80 of Akron, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023. She was born January 19. 1943 in Akron the late Lloyd and Ada Moffit. Sue married the love of her life Charles Dupert Sr. on February 20, 1961. She enjoyed playing cards but most importantly spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was...

Oct 17, 2023

Mary Ellen Beckner, age 89 of Canal Fulton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. She was born on January 7th, 1934 in Richwood, West Virginia to Chriss and Reba Cottrell and she was a proud resident of Canal Fulton for over 50 years.

Mary Ellen was a devoted homemaker and...

Oct 17, 2023

Daniel Racin, 88, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Daniel was born and raised in Marshallville, OH, graduating from Doylestown High School in 1953. In 1960 he married his wife, Irene. His early jobs led him to over a 30 year career as a carpenter for Galehouse Construction, retiring in 1996. While he enjoyed carpentry, he also made time...

Oct 16, 2023

Shirley Lucille Ferdinand, born December 13th, 1935 passed away peacefully on October 16th, 2023, just days after her love of 66 years, Paul. Paul and Shirley had; two sons, Ron (Cindy) and Mark (Bridget); daughters, Brenda, Kathy and Joan; grandchildren, Eric (Betsy), Shawn (Tiffany), Ariel, Brook (Wayne) and Brianne (Jean); great-grandchildren, Aubree, Anslee, Aliee, Jordyn, Jake, Chase, Kai, Blake,...

Oct 5, 2023

William Louis 'Bill' Johns, of Massillon, Ohio, peacefully passed away on October 5, 2023. He was 93 years old. Bill was born in Akron, Ohio, the third child of Nellie and Alton Johns. For 73 years he was married to his high school sweetheart Jennie Rose (Palmieri). Their loving dedication to each other never wavered. They have four children,...

Oct 4, 2023

Duane L. Gregis, 62, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023. He was born July 21, 1961 in Clarksburg, WV, was a Canal Fulton/Carrollton area resident most of his life and worked at Communications Exhibit for 22 years. Duane loved the outdoors and being out in the woods. He loved hunting, fishing, sports, spending time with friends and his dog,...

Oct 3, 2023

Paul Joseph Ferdinand Jr. born November 13, 1934 peacefully passed away on October 3, 2023 surrounded by his family. He leaves behind his loving wife of 66 years, Shirley; sons, Ron (Cindy) and Mark (Bridget); daughters, Brenda, Kathy and Joan; grandchildren, Eric, Shawn, Ariel, Brooke and Brianne; great-grandchildren, Aubree, Anslee, Aliee, Blake, Krista, Mitch and Josh; great-greatgrandchildren, Lissa and...

Oct 3, 2023

James A. Raymond, age 80 of Canal Fulton, passed away suddenly Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at his home. Born December 5, 1942 in Akron, OH to the late James F. and Carolyn Ruth (Rodgers) Raymond. Jim was a 1960 graduate of Garfield High School and after many years of night school while working two jobs, a 1971 graduate of...

Oct 2, 2023

Fred M. Hooper, 99 of Canal Fulton, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023 at his home. He was born August 25, 1924 in Tuskasegee, NC to the late Junie and Othello (Smitherman) Hooper. Fred retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. after many years of service and was a member of the Canal Fulton Baptist Church. He loved the...

Sep 20, 2023

Priscilla A. Reighart, 73 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Born May 10, 1950, to the late Richard and Alice Reighart, Priscilla graduated from Northwest High School, Massillon Hospital School of Nursing and earned her Master of Nursing degree from Kent State University. She retired from Massillon Community Hospital with over 40 years of service. Priscilla was...

Sep 18, 2023

Judith L. Hamlin, 73 of Canal Fulton, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023. She was born April 2, 1950 in Akron to the late George and Bernadine (Kapper) Hamlin. Judy was a member of SS Philip and James Catholic Church and the MAPS Museum. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Jacqueline Kroeger....

Sep 17, 2023

Kelly A. Richardson, 57 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023. She was born March 19, 1966 and had been a Massillon area resident all of her life. She enjoyed cooking and loved spending time with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 15 years, Joseph Richardson; father, Richard Haynes and brother-in-law, Eric...

Sep 8, 2023

Drina L. "Dee" Beeman, 88 of Canal Fulton passed away Friday, September 8, 2023. She was born May 16, 1935, in Lynch, KY to the late Edgar and Zellica Simmons and was a member of the Chapel of North Canton. Dee was an avid reader and loved puzzles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Sep 6, 2023

Bruce M. Breslin, 74 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023. He was born March 3, 1949 to the late William Breslin and Florence Dugan. Bruce was a 1967 graduate of Lincoln High School where he excelled in sports and retired from Goodyear Tire after 29 years of service. Bruce was a member of St. Jacob Lutheran...

Sep 4, 2023

Pauline May Miller, age 90, passed away peacefully on September 4th, 2023, to be reunited with her husband, Frank. Pauline was a pillar of faith in Manchester. She loved music and she sang faithfully in the choir for many years. She brought joy wherever she was, and she loved and served her family. She is preceded in death by...

Aug 28, 2023

Sue E. Miller, 73 of Clinton, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023. She was born September 20, 1949 to the late Robert and Betty Bell. Raised in Buffalo, OH, Sue lived most of her life in Clinton and retired from Albert Screen Print after 20 years. She enjoyed playing softball in her younger years. In addition to her parents,...

Aug 28, 2023

Teresa (Tarie) Rose Sudimak passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, August 28th 2023. Teresa was born on February 27th 1951 in Steubenville Ohio.  She was a devout Roman Catholic her entire life.  After graduating from Jefferson High School, she moved to Akron for college.  Teresa attended the University of Akron and earned a B.A. in Political Science...

Aug 28, 2023

James "Ron" Wright, 85 of Canal Fulton, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023. He was born January 21, 1938 in Jenkins, KY to the late Garland and Bessie Wright. Ron was honorably discharged from the US Army and retired from Terex/GM with over 17 years of service. He loved being outdoors, hunting, fishing and shooting guns. Ron enjoyed story...

Aug 22, 2023

Glenna M. Benton, 91, of Manchester, passed away on August 22, 2023. She was born December 29, 1931 in Greensburg, Ohio to the late Cletus and Beulah Hartong. Glenna married Richard "Dick" Benton in 1953 and together they opened Flowers by Dick in 1954. She worked closely by his side to establish a successful floral business. Following Dick's passing...