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Farilyn May (George)  Buchman

Farilyn May (George) Buchman

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...

David Robert Duncan

David Robert Duncan

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...

Sandra Jo (Nekola)  Heller

Sandra Jo (Nekola) Heller

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...

John "Bob" Gregoric

John "Bob" Gregoric

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...

Mildred "Millie" June (Sparks)  Markham

Mildred "Millie" June (Sparks) Markham

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...

Gary Ray Caldwell

Gary Ray Caldwell

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...

Joseph Andrew Francis Ii

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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