Gale Sandra (Sellers) Schilling
Mar 5, 2023
Gale S. Schilling 78 of New Franklin, passed away March 5, 2023 after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. She was a caring mother, loving wife and loved her grandkids. She retired from Northwest Local Schools after 30 plus years as head cook. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Daisy Sellers; sister, June and...
Bruce Dewayne May
Mar 2, 2023
Bruce D. May, 79, went home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2023 following a courageous battle with cancer. Bruce was born to the late Monterville and Opal May and lived most of his life in the Canal Fulton area. Bruce worked at PPG Industries in Barberton, OH for many years and retired from Chapel Hill Nursing...
Rev. Marvin Elmer Schrolucke
Feb 26, 2023
The Reverend Marvin E. Schrolucke, 92, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on February 26. He was born in New Knoxville, Ohio, to Elmer and Louisa Schrolucke. Marvin was preceded in death by his wife of 20 years, Joanne Schrolucke (Smilek), sister Lela Van Leuven and brother Ralph Schrolucke.  He is survived by stepsons Mark (Debbie) Smilek,...
Lawrence "Larry" Kopp
Feb 24, 2023
Lawrence "Larry" Kopp, 77 of Canal Fulton, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 24, 2023 while under hospice care at home. He was born on December 7, 1945 in Canton and graduated from Bowling Green State University. Larry served in the US Army intelligence from 1967-1970 and was deployed in Viet Nam. He retired in 2007 from the Canton...
Elsie F. (Lane) Fry
Feb 23, 2023
Elsie F. (Lane) Fry, 91 of New Franklin, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023. She was born February 18, 1932 to Oleva M. (Smailes) and Thomas W. Lane of Coshocton, OH. She graduated from Coshocton High School in 1950. One of her first jobs was at Newberry's store in Coshocton. She later worked at the Coshocton Credit Bureau. A...
Franklin George Wall
Feb 21, 2023
Franklin George Wall, 75, of Green, passed into the presence of Jesus on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, following a very long illness. Preceded in death by his parents, George and Frances Wall. He is survived by his son, Franklin (Kimberly) Wall; grandchildren, Brittany Wall, Franklin Wall and Gregory White; great-grandson, Austin White; great-granddaughter, Parker Griffin; sister, Victoria Wall; stepsons,...
Michael Lee Campbell
Feb 21, 2023
Michael L. Campbell, 63 of Jackson Twp, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023. He was born November 22, 1959 in Berea, OH and graduated from Canton Central Catholic Class of 1978. Mike was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Campbell. Mike is survived by his loving wife, Pam (Jones) Campbell; sons,...
Deborah Jean Pratt
Feb 21, 2023
Deborah J. Pratt, 68 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023. She was born March 14, 1954. Deborah was a great Christian woman who was strong in her faith. She enjoyed camping, cooking, attending her grandchildren's ball games and especially loved spending time with her family and granchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, James...
Donna Marie (Keller) Bell
Feb 8, 2023
Donna M. Bell passed away February 8th, 2023 at the age of 94. She worked 31 years at Manchester Schools and 16 years at Dairy Mart. She was a hard worker all her life, and loved puzzles, books and playing bingo with friends; she went dancing anytime someone would take her. Donna is survived by her children, Dennis (Cindy)...
Margaret Lucy (Reed) Clay
Feb 6, 2023
Margaret Lucy Reed Clay, 99, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2023 in her home overlooking Clay's Park Resort. Margaret was born and raised with her brother Murray in Cincinnati, Ohio. After graduating from the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio, she worked in the fashion industry in Cleveland until marrying John Otis Clay in 1947. John, also a...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
