Obituary Listing
Recent Obituaries
Walter Lee Moore
Dec 18, 2022
Walter L. Moore, 80 of Canal Fulton, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022. He was born October 3, 1942 to the late Paul and Belva Moore. Walter served in the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam, achieving the rank of Master Sergeant. Following his service he worked in the rubber industry in Akron and as a general contractor in Orlando,...
Carole Ann (Kapper) Ryan
Dec 18, 2022
Carole (Kapper) Ryan died Sunday, Dec. 18th, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. She was born Dec. 30th, 1937 in Akron to the late Chick and Marjorie Kapper and graduated from Garfield High School. She worked as an operator for Ohio Bell and loved working and caring for the residents at Danbury in Cuyahoga Falls. Carole had such...
Carol Anne Davis
Dec 8, 2022
Carol Anne Davis, 62 of New Franklin, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022. She was born December 25, 1959 to the late Charles and Grace (Crummey) Davis. Carol enjoyed watching Laverne and Shirley, Grease and old musicals. She is survived by her sister, Nancy Davis and leaves behind beloved cat, Louie. Per the family's wishes, cremation has taken place...
Dennis Joseph Mayberry
Dec 1, 2022
Dennis J. Mayberry, 69 of Canal Fulton, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022.
A Memorial Mass will be held MONDAY, December 12, 2022, 10:00am at SS Philip and James Catholic Church, 412 High St. NE, Canal Fulton, Fr. Kevin McCaffrey celebrant. Burial at Canal Fulton Cemetery.
Betty Jane (Lawrence) Dale
Dec 1, 2022
Betty J. Dale, 85, passed peacefully on Dec. 1, 2022 after a brief illness. Betty was a lifelong resident of North Lawrence and member of the Chapel of the Cross Global Methodist Church where she served as organist for 60 years, and church secretary for 50 years. Betty was also an active member of the North Lawrence Volunteer Fire...
Pat F. Mcdonald
Dec 1, 2022
Pat F. McDonald, 79, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022. Born December 8, 1942 in Miami, FL to the late Pat and Mildred (Schalmo) McDonald, he was an area resident for the past 60 years and retired from Timken after 30 years of service. Pat was a veteran of the US Navy and ran his own shooter supply business...
Shawn Allen Stayner
Nov 26, 2022
Shawn A. Stayner, 50 of Canal Fulton, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 26, 2022. Born May 25, 1972 in Barberton to the late Robert and Janet Stayner, he was a Canal Fulton resident all of his life graduating from Northwest High School Class of 1990. Shawn worked for the Canal Fulton Dairy Queen for over 8 years. He was...
Ruth M. (Gibbs) Rasnake
Nov 26, 2022
Ruth Marie Rasnake, age 96, passed away peacefully November 26, at the Inn at University Village in Massillon after a period of declining health. Ruth was born in Canal Fulton to the late Martin W. and Elsie A. Gibbs. She graduated from Canal Fulton High School in 1944 and lived in the Clinton/Canal Fulton area until 1976. Ruth worked...
Michael Dean Stevens
Nov 23, 2022
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP - Michael Dean Stevens, 72, passed away unexpectedly on November 23rd at his home in Lawrence Township. He was the second of five children born to James & Evangelia (Pappas) Stevens on May 8th, 1950 in Middlebranch, Ohio. He attended Plain Township Schools and graduated from Glenwood High School with the Class of 1968. He went on...
Patricia Marie (Glancy) Habick
Nov 22, 2022
Patricia M. Habick, 79 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022. She had a heart of gold and was as feisty as a lion. She was born August 13, 1943 in Akron to the late Frank and Verne Glancy. Patricia was a member of the Canal Fulton Church of the Nazarene, was a huge dog lover and...
Joyce Anne (Carnahan) First
Nov 20, 2022
Joyce (Carnahan) First passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022 from complications of late onset Multiple Sclerosis. She grew up in Green, OH and graduated from Green High School in 1965. She met the love of her life and husband of 55 years, Paul First, after being set up on a blind date by their scheming fathers. After a handful...
Patricia F. (Bechter) Ridgway
Nov 17, 2022
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Patricia Ridgway, 85 of Canal Fulton, 1937-2022. She is survived by her daughters, Danielle Ridgway (Robbie Gould), Suzette Hershberger (Allen), Suzanne Hardie and her "adopted" daughter, Barb Kinsinger (Jim aka Honey); grandchildren, Heather Fowler (Brian), Korey Hardie (Amanda), Chad Hershberger, Kyle Hershberger, Emily Hershberger (Nick) Galbraith, Justin Ayers (Tiffny), David Ayers...
Thomas "Tommy" A. Anderson, Jr.
Nov 12, 2022
Thomas A. "Tommy" Anderson, Jr., 67 of New Franklin passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022. He was born July 12, 1955 to the late Tom and Sally and was a lifelong resident of New Franklin. Tommy retired from ODOT as a Road Crew Supervisor with over 30 years of service. Tommy had a passion for hunting and fishing and...
Paul William Marencic
Nov 6, 2022
Paul W. Marencic, 13 of New Franklin formerly of Spring, TX, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 6, 2022 at his home. He was born April 25, 2009 in Princeton, NJ to Andrew and Julie (Duttenhoeffer) Marencic. Paul was passionate about school. He was an avid student and always wanted to learn. He was a member of Grace Bible Church...
Mary Ann (Boswell) Donnenwirth
Nov 4, 2022
Mary Ann Donnenwirth, 84 of Canal Fulton, passed away peacefully Friday, November 4, 2022 with her loved ones by her side at her home. Born in Copley, September 26, 1938 Mary Ann was a retiree from the Northwest Local Schools after 32 years of service where she was the head cook at Clinton Elementary and Canal Fulton Elementary. She...
Louis Samuel Nicolard
Oct 26, 2022
Louis Samuel Nicolard, 93, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 26, 2022. Born in Akron, OH to the late Lena & Albert Nicolard. Louis was a longtime resident of Canal Fulton and attended Canal Fulton Church of the Nazarene. He was preceded in death by his infant son Louis Samuel Nicolard, his granddaughter Stephanie...
Lance A. Norris
Oct 22, 2022
Lance A. Norris, 59, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022. He was born July 16, 1963 to Arthur Jr. and Laurabelle (Mays) Norris and was a Canal Fulton/Massillon area resident all of his life. Lance had worked for Shearers and Mission BBQ and enjoyed classic cars and open range shooting. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur...
Christina Marie (Ciriachi) Cameron
Oct 15, 2022
Christina Marie Cameron, age 52,
Christina was a loving wife, mother, daughter and friend. She passed away after a courageous battle with leukemia on October 15, 2022 surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living life to its fullest.
Christina was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 14, 1969 to...
Elizabeth Marie (Nagy) Bodollo
Oct 5, 2022
Elizabeth Marie Bodollo (Libby) was a caring wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend. She left this world on October 5, at the age of 82. Libby was born on March 26, 1940, to the late Paul and Julia Nagy. After graduating high school, she started her work life at Ohio Bell as a telephone operator. She spent most...
Glen Hall Graham
Sep 21, 2022
Glen H. Graham, 86 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022. He was born February 17, 1936 in Akron to the late Robert and Lora (Harpley) Graham. Glen was a proud US Navy veteran. He was a member of St. Jacob Lutheran Church, New Franklin Masonic Lodge 803, Tadmor Shrine, North Lawrence Fish and Game Club, past...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

A Year of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.

