Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sep 17, 2022

Todd Garber, 51, went home to be with the Lord on September 17, 2022 surrounded by his family. His legacy is survived by his parents Dan and Barbara Garber; brothers Jeremy (Lacy) and Robert; grandmother Peg Milhoan; his loving wife Tammy; and children Stephen (Bekah), Austin, Renee (Anthony); along with many aunts, uncles and cousins. Todd continued his education...

Sep 16, 2022

Donald Robert Martine age 59 passed away unexpectedly on September 16, 2022. He was born April 2, 1963 in Akron, Ohio to the late Robert Edson Martine and survived by mother, Gaye (a.k.a. Marti) Martine. He is also survived by sister, Jill Smith – Olesen (Thomas), nephew Andrew Smith (Kara), Alexander Oleson, uncles David Martine, Lee (Paula) Nelson and...

Sep 14, 2022

Julia Dawn Bartlett Neal of Canal Fulton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at the age of 80 years old and is now in the loving arms of our Lord. The funeral service will be held at Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home in Canal Fulton, Ohio, on Sunday, September 18, at 3:00 pm. There will be a viewing from 1:00-3:00...

Sep 12, 2022

Matthew Shoupe, 28 of Manchester, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022. He was born December 27, 1993 in Akron and graduated from Manchester High School. Matt was a free spirit who was musical, artistic and creative. He loved playing his guitar, listening to music and cooking at all hours of the night. He had an infectious laugh and always...