Obituary Listing

Nov 21, 2021

Canal Fulton – Elizabeth B. Light (79) of Canal Fulton passed away peacefully on November 21, 2021 with her beloved husband Garry by her side.  Libby was born on November 28th, 1941 in Bombay, India to Gethen and Helen Lake. Libby or the "Bibster" as she was known to the grandkids was truly the bestest grandma.  She was the...

Nov 18, 2021

Helen Eileen (Kiko) Dittmer, 92 of Canal Fulton, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021. She was born February 17, 1929 to the late Ferdinand and Mary Elizabeth (Rohr) Kiko. Helen was a lifetime resident of Canal Fulton and was active in NW Stark Senior Citizens center along with the Red Hat Society.  She was a member of SS Phillip...

Nov 17, 2021

Peter P. Miscoi, 76 of Norton, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021. He was born June 8, 1945 in Akron to the late Paul and Anna (Kuch) Miscoi. Pete was a proud US Marine Corps and US Army Veteran having served during Vietnam. His greatest hobby was collecting things. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Nov 17, 2021

James L. Waggoner, 79 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021. He was born August 14, 1942 in Massillon to the late Elvin & Bessie Waggoner and retired from Timken after 36 years of service. Jim enjoyed his time spent fishing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter, Lisa Marie Waggoner and...

Nov 10, 2021

Charles (Chuck) Robert Ausherman passed away November 10th, 2021. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Rieneke Elizabeth Ausherman nee VanderGoot. He leaves four children, Maria Ausherman (Steven Taylor) in Stuyvesant, NY, Judy Ausherman (Sharon), Chagrin Falls, OH, Charles Ausherman (Nancy), Greenville, NC and Stephen Ausherman (Betsy Dranttel), Albuquerque, New Mexico; four grandchildren, Chloe Chapman (Adam...

Nov 4, 2021

Betty Lou Miller, 89 of Manchester, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, November 4, 2021. She was born December 26, 1931 in Akron to the late Ignatius and Lillian (Crouse) Sterbutzel and was a life time resident of the area. Betty Lou retired from First Merit Bank after many years of service and was a longtime member...

Nov 4, 2021

Bonnie Stoll, age 92 passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021. She was born May 10, 1929 in Akron. Preceded in death by husband, Jim and son-in-law, Paul Silverthorn. Bonnie leaves behind her daughter, Becky Silverthorn; sons, Jim (Kaye), Larry (Kay) and Gary (Nancy); grandchildren, James Matthew Stoll, Angela (John) Petro, Caleen Stoll, Larry Scott Stoll, Amy (Bill) Novotny and...

Oct 31, 2021

Lewis W. Etling, 86 of Jackson Township, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021. He was born January 26, 1935 in Canal Fulton. He was preceded in death by wife, Shirley (Rohr) Etling and daughter, Kathy Etling. Lewis is survived by his children, Brian Etling, Sharon (Russ) Mathie,Tim (Candy) Etling and several grandchildren. Per his wishes no services or calling...

Oct 29, 2021

Charles L. "Chuck" Wish, 44 of Canal Fulton, formerly of Medina, passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 29, 2021. He was born December 9, 1976 in La Crosse, WI. Chuck was a 1996 graduate of Medina High School and was a proud Army veteran having served during the Iraq War. He enjoyed collecting old video games and toys from his...

Oct 27, 2021

Melvin Lynn Ruthrauff, 93 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021. He was born November 6, 1927 in Redfield, Kansas to the late Leonard and Eunice Ruthrauff. Melvin was a proud Air Force veteran, graduate from Kansas State University with a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and retired from McDermott as their Corporate Safety and Health Director....

Oct 25, 2021

James (Jim) E. Shondel, Jr., 74 of Jackson Township, passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 25, 2021.  He was born August 12, 1947 in Akron, OH to the late James Shondel Sr. and Germaine (Klein) Shondel and was raised in Columbus and then Clinton, OH.  Jim was a graduate of Northwest High School and attended Bowling Green State University and...

Oct 21, 2021

Jean Wagner, 82 of Canal Fulton, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 21, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on September 23, 1939 in Beckley, WV to the late Dr. Leon A. and Mary (Bundy) Dickerson. Jeanie was a 1957 graduate of South Charleston High School and attended Marshall University where she met the love of...

Oct 15, 2021

Doris J. Cameron (Just), 88 of New Franklin, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021. She arrived on this earth in 1933 to Henry and Hilda Just. She spent the first 5 1/2 years attending Clinton Grade School and then the next 6 1/2 years attended Manchester High School where she graduated in 1951 and was a cheerleader all of...

Oct 13, 2021

Eva Grace Potter, 86 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021. She was born December 3, 1934 in Bainbridge, Georgia to the late Luther and Esther (Cato) Moore. Eva was the owner of Moore's Restaurant in Canal Fulton and also was a nanny for many years. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...

Oct 13, 2021

Deborah "Debbie" Witte, 68 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021. She was born November 28, 1952 to the late Ernie and Paulette (Bray) Ogg and had been a Clinton/Canal Fulton resident all of her life. She was a member of the Clinton Church of the Nazarene and retired in 2012 after 12 years as a Special...

Oct 12, 2021

Gloria Jean Kennedy, 89 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at her home. She was born April 11, 1932 in Canal Fulton to the late Howard and Lillian (Bergdorf) Nicholas and was a life resident of Canal Fulton. Jean was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Daughters of America the Hill and Hallow Garden...

Oct 7, 2021

Gerald "Buck" Kiefer, 88, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021. He was born March 20, 1933 in Massillon to the late William and Guelda (Arnold) Kiefer. Buck was an old car enthusiast; he especially loved the Model A. He also enjoyed racing stock cars, watching NASCAR and traveling across the United States on his motorcycle. In addition to his...

Oct 5, 2021

Marvin E. Hardgrove, age 84, a life resident of Lawrence Twp., passed away on October 5, 2021, at his residence.

He was born August 4, 1937, son of the late Ralph E. and Esther (Fudge) Hardgrove.

Marvin was a self employed contractor and owner of Hardgrove Construction.  He was also a former Lawrence Twp. Trustee....

Oct 3, 2021

Jason Arnold Gray, 41 of Mansfield (formerly of Canton); passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 3, 2021, at the home of his fiancé. Born on January 21, 1980, he was employed over the years in construction as a Painter and Handyman doing home remodeling projects throughout the area.  Jason enjoyed life in general and was always excited to try...

Oct 1, 2021

Benjamin R. Easterling, Jr., 71 of Canal Fulton, passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 1, 2021. He was born June 17, 1950 in Akron, OH to the late Benjamin R. and Myra (Hodges) Easterling, Sr. Ben was a 1968 graduate of Barberton High School and attended the University of Kentucky, where he was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity....