Joseph Andrew Francis Ii
Jan 30, 2023
Joseph Andrew Francis II (76) of Canal Fulton passed away Monday, January 30, 2023. He was born in Akron, Ohio on January 4, 1947 to mother Kathleen Theuerkauf and father Joseph Andrew Francis and a resident of Akron/Canal Fulton all of his life. Fondly known as Joey to his parents and friends, he graduated from Kenmore High School and...
Jeanette May (Burwell) Raper
Jan 29, 2023
Jeanette Raper, 97, passed away Sunday January 29th 2023. She was born May 16th 1925 to Ida and Reuben Burwell and was a lifelong Canal Fulton resident. She was preceded in death by her first husband and father of her three children, Vernon Bolgrin; second husband, Robert Raper along with two sisters, Marjorie, Shirley and brother, Richard. She is...
Carol Ann (Connor) Francis
Jan 16, 2023
Carol A. (Connor) Francis, 74 of Canal Fulton, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023. She was born November 3, 1948 and had been an Akron/Canal Fulton area resident all of her life. Carol enjoyed spending her time with family especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Clarita (Smith) Ventrone; sisters, Patty Connor, Ellen Ostafin, Susan...
Seth William Mayberry
Jan 14, 2023
Seth William Mayberry died January 14th after a long illness. He is survived by beloved son, Elliot; his loyal fiance, Maureen; his mother, brothers and sisters. Mass of Christian Burial will be held THURSDAY, February 2, 2023, 11:00am at SS Philip and James Catholic Church, 412 High St NE, Canal Fulton, Fr. Kevin McCaffrey celebrant. Burial at Canal Fulton...
Leonard A. Geiger
Jan 12, 2023
Leonard A. Geiger, 100 of Canal Fulton, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Viola Geiger and daughter, Beverly Nedelman. Leonard is survived by his daughter, Kathy (Bill) Campbell; granddaughters, Angela (Jerry) Blankenship and Barbara Graley; great-granddaughters, Ciara and Katelyn. Private services were held at the convenience of the family with burial...
Evelyn L. (Younkin) Coates
Jan 10, 2023
Evelyn L. (Younkin) Coates, 83, long time resident of Canal Fulton passed away Jan. 10, 2023. She was born to the late William C. and Anna Younkin on Dec. 4, 1939 of Akron. She attended Coventry High School. Evelyn's life interest and talents included reading, gardening, sewing, and crafting. She was a dedicated mother, daughter, and sister. She is...
Joanne (Grove) Cherry
Jan 9, 2023
Joanne Cherry, 88 of New Franklin, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023. She was born June 5, 1934 to the late Willard and Edna (Ball) Grove and was a lifelong New Franklin resident. She was a 1956 graduate of the Ohio State University and a member of the Delta Zeta sorority. Joanne was a teacher for the Akron Public...
Larry Eugene Benner
Jan 9, 2023
Larry E. Benner, 78 of New Franklin, died Monday, January 9, 2023. He was born Aug. 8, 1944 in Sumter, SC to the late Roth and Cecilia Benner. Larry graduated from Manchester High School Class of '66 and was a US Army veteran. He had a dry sense of humor and loved to tell jokes. In addition to his...
William "Bill" D. Fath
Jan 8, 2023
William "Bill" Fath, 81 of Massillon, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family Sunday January 8, 2023. He was born December 4, 1941 to the late Lloyd and Rena (Marsh) Fath and was a lifelong Massillon resident. Bill was an owner/operator truck driver for 53 years and was a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church. He enjoyed hot...
Pearl Lois (Crow) Harter
Jan 6, 2023
Pearl L. Harter, 87 of Clinton, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023. Born February 21, 1935 in Barberton to the late Harvey and Esther Crow, Pearl had been a Barberton/Clinton resident all of her life, was a member of Clinton Church of the Nazarene and retired from Smuckers. She loved crocheting, knitting, sewing and quilting. Pearl enjoyed being a...
Keri A. Fricke
Jan 2, 2023
Keri A. Fricke, 57 of Perry Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Monday, January 2, 2023. She was born July 10, 1965 to the late Bill and Eff Fricke. Keri was a free spirit and loved music. She touched the lives of everyone she met and always saw the good in everyone. Most importantly Keri lived for her...
Todd S. Tozer
Jan 2, 2023
Todd Tozer, 61 of North Canton, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully after a long illness, Monday, January 2, 2023. He was born on November 1, 1961 in Portland, Oregon to Albert "Ray" Tozer and Wanda (Newcomb) Tozer and was a resident of Brecksville, Ohio from 1996-2018, then moved to North Canton in 2018. Todd was a graduate of Brunswick...
Christopher Gordon Brown
Dec 30, 2022
Christopher Gordon Brown, 53 of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2022. He was born on March 28, 1969 in Massillon. Chris was known for his sense of humor. He loved people and to share his opinions and enjoyed telling stories of his family. He built his own rail buggy and spent many hours in the garage with...
Anna Margaret (Putt) Campbell
Dec 28, 2022
Anna M. Campbell, 90 of Clinton, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022. She was born January 26, 1932 to the late Milton and Alice Putt. Ann loved being a nurse and was a proud graduate from the Massillon Community Hospital School of Nursing where she earned her RN diploma. She was a long time member of Trinity Lutheran Church...
Richard "Rick" J. Russ
Dec 24, 2022
Richard J. Russ, 69, of Canal Fulton, Ohio, passed away on December 24, 2022 after a short battle with cancer. Rick was born on December 20, 1953 to Leo and Beatrice Russ (Gaume) in Canton, Ohio. Rick and Brenda Russ (Harsh) married in 1979 and had 2 children, Lee Russ of Washington DC and Joseph Russ of Canal Fulton,...
Dorothy Marie (Phelps) Graham
Dec 23, 2022
Dorothy M. Graham, 84 of Canal Fulton passed away Friday, December 23, 2022. She was born October 23, 1938 in Akron to the late Lamoine and Evelyn (Benedict) Phelps and was a member of St. Jacob Lutheran Church. Dorothy retired from Firestone having started her career in the mail room, then worked in the legal department and finally in...
Joshua Allen Camp
Dec 23, 2022
Joshua A. Camp, 41, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022. He was born October 11, 1981 and was a 2000Â graduate of Northwest High School where he excelled in football, track and wrestling. Josh received a football and track scholarship from Malone College and graduated from Kent State University with a bachelor's degree in Project Management. Despite his Cystic...
Charles E. Messmore
Dec 22, 2022
Charles "Chuck" Messmore 87 of Massillon passed away on December 22, 2022. Born February 18, 1935 in Wooster to the late Earl and Esther Messmore, Chuck was a veteran of the US Army. He was a very kind and humble soul that enjoyed being an avid reader and sports historian for high school sports from both Wooster and later...
Raymond L. Baker
Dec 22, 2022
Raymond L. Baker, 65 of Portage Lakes, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022. He was born January 31, 1957 in Barberton to the late Raymond J. and Margaret (Miller) Baker and was a 1975 graduate of Manchester High School. Raymond worked for Kenmore Construction for 8 years, retired from Iron Workers Local 17 Cleveland with 35 years of service,...
Claude David Greenfield
Dec 22, 2022
Claude D. Greenfield, 78 of Canal Fulton formerly of Niles, OH, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022. Born January 3, 1944 in Niles to the late Howard Sr. and Hazel (Jackson) Greenfield, Claude was a long distance owner/operator truck driver for 35 years and worked for R&L for 15 years. Claude served in the US Army during Vietnam and...
