Obituary Listing

Mar 11, 2023

Patricia Ann Stahl born September 10, 1945, passed away after a long and courageous battle with several illnesses on March 11, 2023. She finally got her wish to go to her new home in Heaven. Patty was a graduate of Northwest High School and lived most of her life in the Clinton and Marshallville, OH area. Patricia had a...

Mar 10, 2023

Marjorie Grace Nettle, of North Canton, Ohio, passed away after an extended illness on Friday, March 10, 2023. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Nellie and Noah; her step-father, George Gruver; siblings, Carl, Virginia, and Bobbi; niece, Pamela, and great-nephew, Joshua. Born on April 9, 1939 in Coventry, Ohio, she lived most of her life on...

Mar 8, 2023

Johnson Belford, 89, passed peacefully March 8, 2023, surrounded by family at The Aultman Women's Board Compassionate Care Center in Canton, Ohio.

John was born March 25, 1933 in Wheeling, West Virginia to Elizabeth and Johnson Belford. He was a resident of Canal Fulton, Ohio for 30 years and has lived in Navarre, Ohio for the past...

Mar 6, 2023

Alice Joy (Anderson) Sheatzley, 94, of Canal Fulton, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 6, 2023. Born on June 27, 1928 in Cuyahoga Falls to the late Lawrence and Geraldine (Lance) Anderson, retired from Brouse McDowell Law Firm after many years of service. Alice was a prolific reader and especially loved biographies about individuals overcoming hardships and world leaders....

Mar 5, 2023

Gale S. Schilling 78 of New Franklin, passed away March 5, 2023 after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. She was a caring mother, loving wife and loved her grandkids. She retired from Northwest Local Schools after 30 plus years as head cook. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Daisy Sellers; sister, June and...

Mar 2, 2023

Bruce D. May, 79, went home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2023 following a courageous battle with cancer. Bruce was born to the late Monterville and Opal May and lived most of his life in the Canal Fulton area. Bruce worked at PPG Industries in Barberton, OH for many years and retired from Chapel Hill Nursing...

Feb 26, 2023

The Reverend Marvin E. Schrolucke, 92, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on February 26.  He was born in New Knoxville, Ohio, to Elmer and Louisa Schrolucke.  Marvin was preceded in death by his wife of 20 years, Joanne Schrolucke (Smilek), sister Lela Van Leuven and brother Ralph Schrolucke.   He is survived by stepsons Mark (Debbie) Smilek,...

Feb 24, 2023

Lawrence "Larry" Kopp, 77 of Canal Fulton, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 24, 2023 while under hospice care at home. He was born on December 7, 1945 in Canton and graduated from Bowling Green State University. Larry served in the US Army intelligence from 1967-1970 and was deployed in Viet Nam. He retired in 2007 from the Canton...

Feb 23, 2023

Elsie F. (Lane) Fry, 91 of New Franklin, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023. She was born February 18, 1932 to Oleva M. (Smailes) and Thomas W. Lane of Coshocton, OH. She graduated from Coshocton High School in 1950. One of her first jobs was at Newberry's store in Coshocton. She later worked at the Coshocton Credit Bureau. A...

Feb 21, 2023

Franklin George Wall, 75, of Green, passed into the presence of Jesus on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, following a very long illness. Preceded in death by his parents, George and Frances Wall. He is survived by his son, Franklin (Kimberly) Wall; grandchildren, Brittany Wall, Franklin Wall and Gregory White; great-grandson, Austin White; great-granddaughter, Parker Griffin; sister, Victoria Wall; stepsons,...

Feb 21, 2023

Michael L. Campbell, 63 of Jackson Twp, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023. He was born November 22, 1959 in Berea, OH and graduated from Canton Central Catholic Class of 1978. Mike was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Campbell. Mike is survived by his loving wife, Pam (Jones) Campbell; sons,...

Feb 21, 2023

Deborah J. Pratt, 68 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023. She was born March 14, 1954. Deborah was a great Christian woman who was strong in her faith. She enjoyed camping, cooking, attending her grandchildren's ball games and especially loved spending time with her family and granchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, James...

Feb 8, 2023

Donna M. Bell passed away February 8th, 2023 at the age of 94. She worked 31 years at Manchester Schools and 16 years at Dairy Mart. She was a hard worker all her life, and loved puzzles, books and playing bingo with friends; she went dancing anytime someone would take her. Donna is survived by her children, Dennis (Cindy)...

Feb 6, 2023

Margaret Lucy Reed Clay, 99, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2023 in her home overlooking Clay's Park Resort. Margaret was born and raised with her brother Murray in Cincinnati, Ohio. After graduating from the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio, she worked in the fashion industry in Cleveland until marrying John Otis Clay in 1947. John, also a...

Feb 4, 2023

Farilyn (George) Buchman of Canal Fulton, went to her eternal home with her Lord on February 4th 2023, at the age of 70.  She was born at Canton Mercy Hospital on June 3, 1952, to Duane W. and Marilyn (Culler) George, and spent her entire life in Stark County.  Farilyn was a 1970 graduate of Oakwood High School, and...

Feb 4, 2023

David R. Duncan, 81, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023. He was born February 7, 1941 in Glen Dale, WV to the late Alvin and Laverne Duncan and had been a Canal Fulton resident the past 40 years. David retired from B & W after 30 years of service and also Kenmore Development and Machine Company after 20 years...

Feb 3, 2023

Sandra "Sandy" Jo Heller, 71 of Canal Fulton, gained her wings on February 3, 2023. Sandy was born September 3, 1951, in Great Falls, Montana to the late Joseph and Geraldine Nekola. She was a military brat, living is various places, most memorably Japan and Utah. She enjoyed talking to everyone, game nights, crafts, DIY projects, and antiquing. Her...

Feb 1, 2023

John R Gregoric "Bob", 77, passed away on Feb 1st at his home in Canal Fulton. He was born in Akron in 1945 to the late John and Anna (nee Berger) Gregoric. Bob attended Akron South High School, and the University of Akron before being drafted into the U.S. Army in 1966.  He spent most of 1967 deployed to...

Jan 31, 2023

Mildred J. Markham "Millie", 96 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at her home. She was born December 22, 1926 in Cambridge, OH to the late John and Alice (Blair) Sparks. Millie was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Markham. Millie...

Jan 30, 2023

Gary R. Caldwell, 83 of Canal Fulton, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023. He was born September 13, 1939 in Waynesburg, KY to the late AK and Julia Caldwell. Gary graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and Biology and would go on to work at Goodyear as a chemist. He was a member of...