Obituary Listing

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...

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...