Obituary Listing

Aug 2, 2023

Donna M. Boak, 87 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Born October 24, 1935 to the late Orin and Mildred Pauli, Donna was a Canal Fulton resident all of her life. She retired from the US Post Office after 25 years of service and was a member of SS Philip and James Catholic Church. She enjoyed...

Aug 2, 2023

HOLLY SHERMAN HICKSON (BISBEE)

After a long illness, Holly Grace Hickson peacefully passed away August 2, 2023 while in Hospice care.

Holly is survived by parents David and Goldie Bisbee, daughters Victoria (Ohio), Brenna (North Carolina) and Lillian (West Virginia), brother William Sherman (Texas), and her canine companion, Sparrow.  She was predeceased by brothers, Jason...

Aug 1, 2023

Karen Frances Smith, born July 25, 1960 to Russell and Helen Koppes. She passed away from complications of guillain-barre on Tuesday August 1, 2023. She was a devoted wife to Tom for 34 years, and even though they had their differences, they love each other dearly at the end of the day. They started going on trips recently since...

Aug 1, 2023

Adam D. Pyles, 36 of Akron, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023. He was born April 25, 1987 in Mayfield Heights, OH and attended Kent State University. Adam did karate his whole life and had numerous black belts. He enjoyed working with his hands, doing labor work and machine work and loved his English Bulldog, Bruiser. Adam was preceded...

Jul 31, 2023

Dorles Woods, 88, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023. He was born May 22, 1935 in Strange Creek, WV to the late Charles and Zella Woods and had been a Marshallville area resident most of his life. Dorles was a veteran of the US Army and retired from Wright Tool with over 35 years of service. He enjoyed bluegrass...

Jul 26, 2023

Kevin R. Pratt, 60, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 26, 2023. He was born August 30, 1962 and had been a Brewster/North Lawrence resident most of his life. Kevin was a member of the Brewster Moose Lodge #1102 and loved hunting, fishing and sports. He was preceded in death by his father, William Pratt and stepchildren, Matthew and Larissa...

Jul 26, 2023

Alan Frank Gazey, 71, was born July 9. 1952 and passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023. In addition to his parents, Alan was preceded in death by brother, David Gazey; sister, Alexis Mazzie and brother-in-law, Darrell Hansel. Alan is survived by his wife Deborah, who loved and adored him for 39 years; sons, Brandon Gazey and Matthew Hopper; along...

Jul 18, 2023

Herbert Lee Miller was born August 16, 1950 in Gassaway, WV. The son of Harold Claude and Cleo (McCumbers) Miller. Herb grew up in Windham, Ohio where he graduated from Windham High School in 1968. He attended Akron University and eventually got his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration at Malone University. Herb worked at Akron Standard Mold which became...

Jul 15, 2023

Charles Lee Barnett, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, July 15, 2023. He was born in Point Pleasant, WV to the late Roland and Ilah Barnett (Rice). Charles joined the US Army and served during the Cuban Missile Crisis and married the love of his life, Sandra Louise (Dean) in May of 1962. They shared 61 wonderful years...

Jul 12, 2023

Richard "Rick" Stock, 75 of Jackson Twp, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. He was born November 30, 1947 to the late Anthony "Tommy" and Anna Stock and retired from Kent State after a long career in IT. Rick was a die-hard Steelers fan who enjoyed nothing more than reminding Dave that the Browns will...

Jul 6, 2023

Maria Chibante, 92 of Canal Fulton, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Rose Lane Nursing Home. Maria was born October 22, 1930 in Azores, Portugal to the late Jose and Merces Ferriera. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Francisco Chibante. Maria is survived by her daughters, Noel (Michael) Horvath and Luisa...

Jul 6, 2023

Richard L. Spence (Tom), 76, of New Franklin, passed away July 6, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born in Akron, Ohio on May 21, 1947 to the late Richard and Lois (Godbey) Spence.

In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his sister Kathryn Woods and his son in law Stephen Cripple....

Jun 28, 2023

Amy L. Hester, 57 of Canal Fulton, passed away peacefully with family by her side on June 28, 2023. She leaves her parents, Ron and Mary Lou Hester; sister, Barbara (Anthony) Pizzute and nieces Courtney and Meagan. Amy graduated from Northwest High School and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. She turned her love for animals into a...

Jun 18, 2023

Mary Alice Kraft, 78 of Canal Fulton, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023. Born January 27, 1945 in Orrville to the late Wilbert and Alice (Semelsberger) Young, she was a member of SS Philip and James Catholic Church and the Canal Fulton VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Mary was a big sports fan especially when it came to watching her grandchildren...

Jun 11, 2023

John R. Tanksley "Tank", 60 of Norton, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 11, 2023. He was born April 2, 1963 and spent the past 30 years teaching and coaching football across Summit and Stark County. John was currently a teacher at Norton High School and the head football coach for Akron Springfield. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with...

Jun 4, 2023

David Anderson, 67 of Canal Fulton, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023. He was born October 20, 1955 in Jenkins, KY. David was a lifelong resident of Canal Fulton and worked many years as a long distance truck driver. He was a gun enthusiast and enjoyed fishing and watching old Westerns.

Preceded in death by his father,...

Jun 2, 2023

Robin Kay Petersen, 59, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023. She was born February 15, 1964 in Canton and  was a 1982 graduate of Jackson High School. Robin's greatest passions in life were being the biggest Ohio State Football fan and the love she had for her four legged fur babies. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Jun 1, 2023

Mary L. Coughlin, 78 of Canal Fulton, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023. Born July 2, 1944 to the late Ernie and Lillian (Schalmo) Bloomfield, she was a Canal Fulton resident all of her life. Mary was a 1962 graduate of Northwest High School, lifelong member of SS Philip and James Catholic Church and retired from Giant Eagle after...

May 24, 2023

David W. Ferdinand, 85, of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Born March 28, 1938, in Clinton, OH, to the late Paul and Estella (King) Ferdinand, David was a 1956 graduate of Northwest High School and retired from LTV Steel and Jackson Local Schools. David was selfless, constantly self-sacrificing for his family, and always cheerful to be around....

May 23, 2023

Ruth Ann Minks, 89 of Canal Fulton, passed away May 23, 2023. She was born Oct. 6, 1933, to the late Walter and Deltha (Fischnich) Schroeder of Canal Fulton. Ruth Ann was the bookkeeper for C.R. Kurtz Heating and Cooling and later Jim Kurtz Heating and Cooling. She enjoyed golfing and eating out with her husband Dale (Porky) and...