Obituary Listing

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...

May 21, 2023

Franklin "Frank" Faust went home to be with the Lord on May 21st, 2023 at 2:48am. He was born to his late father and mother, Franklin Faust and Dorothy Nist, on September 9th, 1941. Frank was a hardworking family man who never met a stranger. As much as he loved friendly conversation and sharing his kind smile, he loved...

May 20, 2023

Theresa D. (Hopkins) Farr, 49 of Barberton passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 20, 2023. Born June 30, 1973 she was a 1992 graduate of Manchester High School. Theresa enjoyed playing bingo, taking care of her fur babies and vacationing in Myrtle Beach. She was preceded in death by her father, Oliver Hopkins; husband, John Farr and stepfather, Donald Smith....

May 19, 2023

Jack Martin Downs was taken to be forever with the Lord on May 19, 2023.  Jack was born in Norton, Ohio March 22, 1928 to the late Martin and Mildred Downs.  Jack graduated Norton High School in 1947 where he met his wife of 66 years, the late Nannetta (Nan) Ruth Campbell.  Jack retired from Babcock Wilcox Co. of...

May 13, 2023

Robert "Bob" Upholzer, age 89, was born April 27, 1934, in Penn Run, PA. He was a graduate of Penns Manor High School in 1954. Bob was a long-time resident of Akron, OH. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cynthia, and mother and father, Ida and Joe Upholzer. He is survived by his four children, Karyn Hendricks...

May 13, 2023

Carol M. Raymond, age 75 of Canal Fulton, passed away suddenly Saturday, May 13, 2023 at her home. Born December 10, 1947 in Akron, OH to the late Clark and Helen (Sawyer) Hoehn. Carol was a 1965 graduate of Green High School and had retired from BF Goodrich as an Executive Secretary in 1996. Carol enjoyed putting together puzzles,...

May 12, 2023

Debra Lynn Ramsey (61), of Canal Fulton went home to be with the Lord May 12, 2023 with her husband by her side. Debra was born April 23, 1962 in Painesville, Ohio and grew up in Charleston, WV.

She is preceded in death by her mother Alice Davis, Sissonville, WV and stepson Phillip, Titusville, FL.

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May 10, 2023

Patricia "Patti" A. Sweet, age 75 of Akron, OH, passed away May 10th, 2023 with her daughters by her side. She was born June 23rd, 1947 in Barberton, OH. Patricia was a proud member of Alcoholics Anonymous for 35 years and was passionate about helping those of the community through sobriety. She had great love and dedication for her...

May 4, 2023

Gary Hupp, 65, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Devoted and loving husband of Mary Ann (nee Seifert) for 35 years. Dearly missed by stepsons Lee Miller (Trish) and Dr. Rodney Miller (Robyn); step grandchildren Brody Miller (fiancé Stefani Crevda), Bryce Miller (Kendra), Evan Miller and Audrey Miller. Preceded in death by his parents William Hupp, Jr....

May 3, 2023

Wanda J. Ruthrauff, 91 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Born March 12, 1932 in Lakeview, TX to the late Johnny and Eva Nixon, she was raised in Texas and was a Canal Fulton area resident the past 52 years. She enjoyed gardening, playing bridge and loved spending time with her family. She was loved by...

May 3, 2023

Kathy A. Witwer, 67 of New Franklin, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Born August 20, 1955 in Akron to the late Gladding "Punk" and Betty Lou (Sterbutzel) Miller, she had been an area resident all of her life and retired from the Summit County Educational Services Center. Kathy loved reading and most importantly spending time with her grandkids...

Apr 30, 2023

Canal Futlon-Charles E. Lane passed away April 30, 2023, due to complications from Alzheimers. He was born June 29, 1935 in Springfield, MA. Charles "Chuck" was a kind and giving person; very generous and always doing for others. He loved his family and always made time for them. Chuck was a wonderful husband to his wife of 63 years,...

Apr 30, 2023

Richard P. Bekavac, 73 of Canal Fulton, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023. Born April 21, 1950 to the late John and Sally (Dimoff) Bekavac, he was a 1968 graduate of Kenmore High School and attended the University of Akron. Rick retired from Giant Eagle as the Bakery Manager with over 25 years of service. He loved fishing, gardening,...

Apr 27, 2023

Jeremy "Jamie" Kurtz, 58 of Canal Fulton, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023. Born May 5, 1964 to the late James and Sally (Schroeder) Kurtz, he was a Canal Fulton resident most of his life and a 1982 graduate of Northwest High School. After high school he earned his Bachelors degree from Capital University followed by two Masters degrees....

Apr 24, 2023

Daniel P. Holland, 37, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, April 24, 2023. He was born July 7, 1985 and graduated from Green High School Class of 2004. Dan loved fishing, the outdoors and playing guitar.

Dan is survived by his mom, Jill (Vince) Jansen; dad, Rob (Dawn) Holland; brothers, Bob (Kirsten) Holland and Ryan Holland; nephews, Parker and...