Nelson Ellis Trompower
Jun 6, 2022
Nelson E. Trompower, 78 of Canal Fulton, passed away Monday, June 06, 2022. Born December 4, 1943 in North Lawrence to the late Bernard and Toma (Ellis) Trompower, he had been a Canal Fulton area resident all of his life. Nelson served in the Army National Guard and retired from VanDevere Auto. He loved golfing and watching Ohio State...
Roberta Georgene (Roop) Hawk
Jun 4, 2022
Roberta Georgene Roop Hawk was called home to her Heavenly Father on June 4, 2022 surrounded by her family. Roberta was born in Akron, OH to the late Reverend and Mrs. Robert E. Roop on May 27, 1937. She graduated from Springfield High School and went on to have a long career working for many wonderful companies such as...
Bette Ruth (Hamsher) Graves
May 29, 2022
Bette R. Graves, 78 of Manchester, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022. She was born April 21, 1944 to the late Sidney and Evelyn (Johnson) Hamsher and was a life resident of Manchester. Bette was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Wilderness Center Wood Carvers, Manchester PTA and was a Brownie Troop leader for many years. She...
Kenneth Eugene Vinez
May 27, 2022
Kenneth E. Vinez, 66 of Canal Fulton, passed away May 27, 2022. He was born July 8, 1955 to the late Louis Vinez and Norma Jean Corney and had been a Doylestown/Canal Fulton area resident most of his life. Ken began his career as a police officer in 1986 with the Canal Fulton Police Department and transferred in 1987...
Lorena (Sears) Keen
May 23, 2022
Lorena Keen, 83 of Jackson Twp, passed away peacefully at home Monday, May 23, 2022. She was born December 1, 1938 in Hallburg, WV to the late Lloyd and Ada (Tanner) Sears. Lorena enjoyed gardening, working in her yard, sewing and quilting. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband, Earl Keen, daughter,...
Robert "Bob" Edson Martine
May 19, 2022
Robert E. "Bob" Martine, 86, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022. He was born March 1, 1936 in Akron to the late Edson and Ruby (Harrison) Martine and retired from General Tire. Bob was an SSGT in the Army Reserves and an Eagle Scout, He loved all Cleveland sports, Krispy Kreme Donuts, Heggy's Nuts, traveling, camping, gardening, and play...
Shirley Ann (Hiltbrand) Gill
May 18, 2022
Shirley (Hiltbrand) Gill passed away May 18, 2022, following a brief illness. She was born June 29, 1935 and lived her life in Canal Fulton. She and her husband Mike, who died in 1998, raised two sons, who survive, as well as two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was a tireless worker who kept an immaculate home and yard....
Kent N. Crossland
May 17, 2022
Kent N. Crossland, 79 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at his home. He was born April 10, 1943 in Bitner, PA to the late William and Ella (Waggle) Crossland and had been a Canal Fulton area resident most of his life. Kent was a 50 year member of Local 219 Akron Plumbers & Pipefitters Union....
Sandra Mae (Sorrell) Hooser
May 17, 2022
Sandra Mae Hooser (Sorrell) Our dear sweet Sandy passed away peacefully on May 17. Sandy spent her childhood years in Barberton, raised her family in Norton and retired with husband Bill to Canal Fulton. There they joined brother Tim to help care for our beautiful mother Beatrice. Sandy was caretaker of the family, the proverbial big sister, bossy but...
Bill Mac Wise
May 17, 2022
Bill Mac Wise, 90 of Barberton, formerly of Canal Fulton went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, May 17, 2022. He was born December 17, 1931 to the late Homer and Willie Maude (McCain) Wise and graduated from Norton High School. Bill was a proud US Army Veteran having served with the 82nd Airborne. He was a Canal...
Donna Jean (King) Fendenheim
May 16, 2022
Donna J. Fendenheim, 91 of Manchester, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022. She was born August 1, 1930 to the late Sherman and Ada (Hudson) King. Donna was a lifetime resident of Manchester and was a member of Manchester United Methodist Church. She loved to quilt, sew and paint. The family would like to thank the staff at Rose...
Elizabeth Ann (Lamb) George
May 16, 2022
Elizabeth "Betty" A. (Lamb) George, 90, passed away on 5/16/2022. She was born September 11, 1931 to the late Walter S. and Caroline (Hartshorne) Lamb of Philipsburg, PA. Betty worked for many years at Chapel Hill Nursing Home and also worked at a daycare where all the children called her Grandma. She enjoyed making Angels, cheating on crossword puzzles,...
Bonnie Rose (Blaho) Ellis
May 14, 2022
Bonnie R. Ellis, 71 of Jackson Township, passed away May 14, 2022 at Aultman Hospital. She was born May 24, 1950 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Milan and Rose Blaho and graduated from Norton High School Class of 1968. Bonnie had been a Doylestown resident for 30 years and lived the past 16 years in Jackson Township. She...
Harold Eugene Unrue, Sr.
May 13, 2022
Harold E. Unrue, Sr., 81 of Canal Fulton, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022. Born on February 26, 1941 in Ironton, OH to the late Thomas and Helen (Cannon) Unrue, Harold was an Operating Engineer and was a lifetime member of the Operating Engineers Local 18. Harold is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Charlotte Unrue; children,...
Marion (Reynolds) Price
May 12, 2022
Our beloved mom and grandma Marion Price passed away this week. While we are heartbroken at the loss of her presence in our daily lives, we are truly grateful to the Good Lord who gave us such a blessing. Thank You, Heavenly Father, for the gift of mom's life. Mom lived a life of gratitude and was especially thankful...
Robert A. Workman
May 4, 2022
Robert A. "Bob" Workman, 86 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022 after a short illness. He was born May 7, 1935 to the late Alan and Hildred Workman. Bob was a long distance truck driver for 27 years, driving 2.7 million safe miles. In 1994 he cofounded B & R Transportation and retired in 2001. Bob...
Larry Q. Lawrence
May 2, 2022
Larry Q. Lawrence, 83 of Massillon, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022. He was born April 14, 1939 in North Lawrence to the late Thirl and Ruth (Leighty) Lawrence and was a Massillon area resident all of his life. Larry retired from Ohio Drilling after 49 years of service and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In...
Daniel "Danny" Sayers
May 1, 2022
Daniel (Danny) Sayers was born November 18, 1962 and was a long time resident of Echoing Ridge in Canal Fulton. Danny went home to the Lord on May 1, 2022. He is survived by his brothers Lee (Rhonda) Sayers, Jeff (Jackie) Sayers and Tom Sayers. Danny had many nephews and nieces, along with cousins, aunts and uncles. Danny was...
Richard "Ricky" Lee Sturm
Apr 30, 2022
Richard "Ricky" Sturm, 65 of Canal Fulton, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022. He was born December 13, 1956 in Dover, DE to the late Elvin and Clara Sturm. Ricky was a former professional minor league baseball player and enjoyed fishing and gardening. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by several brothers; granddaughters, Jenna Combs...
Gwendolyn "Gwen" D. (Crawford) Rider
Apr 30, 2022
Gwen Rider, 82 formerly of Lawrence Twp. passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022. She was born September 22, 1939 in Seagraves, TX to the late Newburn and Madelyn Crawford. She enjoyed bowling, gardening and especially spending time with her grandkids. Gwen was such a sweet and caring person. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
