Obituary Listing

Sep 25, 2025

Lisa J. Davis, 64 of New Franklin, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025. Born March 11, 1961 to the late Phillip and Marlene Stark; she was a lifelong New Franklin resident and a 1979 graduate of Manchester High School.

Lisa enjoyed listening to 60's and 70's music, watching crime shows on TV and always had a Pepsi...

Sep 11, 2025

Sandra Collins, 79, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Scott Metker (2001); her mother, Marian Pongracz (2011); and her stepfather, Charles Pongracz (2022).

She is survived by her sister Linda and husband Mark; her daughter Michelle and husband Tom; her grandchildren Joe,...

Sep 8, 2025

Robert Reinhart Schilling, 85 of New Franklin, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025 after a 5 year battle with dementia. Born April 28, 1940 to the late Peter and Anna (Neidert) Schilling, he had been a life resident of the New Franklin/Canal Fulton area. Bob retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. after 36 years of service and stayed...

Sep 8, 2025

JoAnn Marie (Franco) Benchot, age 80 passed away Monday, September 8, 2025, at The Village of St. Edward of Green, Akron, Ohio.

JoAnn was born June 21, 1945 in Niles, Ohio to James and Pauline (Graser) Franco. She went to Pittsburg Avenue School, Parkview School and graduated from Wooster High School. She was a lifetime member of...

Aug 28, 2025

Daniel J. Nestor, 66 of New Franklin, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 28, 2025. He was born July 27, 1959 to the late Daniel James and LaVonne (Skinner) Nestor. Dan was a retired mechanic and worked for various companies over the years. He was a gifted mechanic and could fix or rebuild anything with an engine. Dan enjoyed riding...

Aug 28, 2025

Samson Samuel Apticar, 86, of Canal Fulton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, in Akron, Ohio, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born and raised in India, Sam's life journey took him across continents. He pursued his education in England, then lived in Luxembourg and worked for the Goodyear Racing Team before eventually settling...

Aug 26, 2025

Betty J. Pratt, 85 of North Lawrence, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Born August 10, 1940 to the late John and Alice Glazer, Betty had been a North Lawrence/Orrville resident all of her life. She was a member of the Orrville Baptist Church and enjoyed word searches, puzzles, playing cards, reading the bible and singing hymns. Most importantly...

Aug 21, 2025

Nadine A. Keatley (nee Eckroate), 85, of Canal Fulton, Ohio passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025.

Nadine was a resident of Canal Fulton for over 79 years and was a proud 1958 graduate of Northwest High School. She obtained an Associates Degree in Accounting from Walsh University in the 90's and was a retiree from American Electric...

Aug 19, 2025

Winona "Winnie" Ward, 98, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Chapel Hill Community. She was born March 15, 1927 in Jeannette, Pennsylvania. Winnie was an active volunteer for the Woman's Service League and Akron General Hospital where she had 10,500 volunteer hours from 1976-2013. In her spare time, she loved gardening and collecting dolls.

She was...

Aug 16, 2025

Floyd "Lucky" Lockhart (Lt. Col. Ret.) passed away in Yukon, OK on Aug. 16, 2025. He was born June 23, 1932, in Sinks Grove, WV to Robert and Riva Lockhart. The family moved to Akron, OH in 1947 where he graduated from Central High School. He joined the Navy in 1951 where he was an aircraft electrician. He transferred...

Aug 13, 2025

Gary Steven Kroska, 73 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025. He was born April 17, 1952 and was a 1970 graduate of Barberton High School where he excelled in football, basketball and baseball. Gary retired from the University of Akron as the Director of Physical Facilities after many years of service.

He was preceded...

Aug 13, 2025

Bruce Raymond Bennett of Manchester, is now " 'absent from the body, present with the Lord' (II Cor. 5:6-8). Born of the flesh May 23, 1948, entered glory August 13, 2025.

From a young age, Bruce enjoyed working on his parents farm, fixing things and looking for a good deal. Throughout his life, and especially in his...

Aug 8, 2025

JoAnn Criss, 88 of Canal Fulton, passed away peacefully Friday, August 8, 2025. Born July 8, 1937, to the late Dennis and Magdalene Wood. She retired from John Hancock after several years of service as an administrative assistant. In her free time JoAnn enjoyed reading, gardening, and hosting backyard barbecues with her family in the home she shared with...

Aug 7, 2025

The family of Tommie Daniel "Dan" Parker, 86, of Canal Fulton, Ohio is saddened to announce his passing the morning of Thursday, August 7, 2025.

Born in Olney, Illinois on July 17, 1939 to Red and Alice Parker, he spent his early years in Centralia before being turned on to broadcasting while attending Southern Illinois University. After...

Aug 6, 2025

Tonya R. Manda, 66, of New Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia, Tonya was the daughter of the late Janice Owens. She spent the majority of her life in the Akron/New Franklin area, where she made lasting memories with her family and friends.

Tonya will be remembered for her kind...

Aug 5, 2025

After being surrounded by family upon a sudden admittance to the hospital this past Saturday August 2nd, our dear mother/grandmother was reunited with her grandson Joshua and husband Dallas at the peaceful Gates of Heaven in the early morning of August 5th.

Marilyn was the youngest of 4 children of the late Marguerite Annette Holeman(Sanderfer), and the...

Aug 3, 2025

Kenneth L. Neil, 54, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025. He was born April 29, 1971 in Massillon, Ohio and had been a lifelong area resident. Kenny enjoyed hunting, fishing, campfires, riding four wheelers and being outdoors. Most importantly, he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Kenny was preceded in death by his father, Manford...

Aug 1, 2025

Tom Stanley, 65 passed away Friday, August 1, 2025 after a two year battle with cancer. He was born December 19, 1959 to the late Robert and Donna Stanley and worked for the Carpenters Union. Tom enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outdoors, wood carving and was known for cracking jokes. Most importantly he loved spending time with his family.

Jul 30, 2025

Michael "Mike" Francis Perry passed away loved and peaceful Thursday, July 30, 2025 surrounded by family. He was born May 29, 1950 in South Charleston, WVA, to the late Harold and Mabel (Moore) Perry. Michael is survived by his daughter, April Guillaume and son ,James Perry, numerous loved grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was...

Jul 20, 2025

Clif M. Choate, 66 of New Franklin, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025. He was born February 9, 1959 in Barberton to the late Merle and Martha Jean Choate. Clif was raised in Canton/Perry and graduated from Perry High School. After high school Clif served in the US Army for 4 years. Clif worked many jobs including bartending, security...