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Carole Jeanne (Hines)  Zay

Carole Jeanne (Hines) Zay

Jan 1, 2022

Carole J. Zay, 81 of Canal Fulton, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022. She was born July 9, 1940 in Columbus to the late Robert B. and Opal (Seifert) Hines and had been a Canal Fulton resident for the past 50 years. Carole graduated from the Ohio State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. She was a member...

Walter Harrison Gesaman

Walter Harrison Gesaman

Jan 1, 2022

Walter H. Gesaman, 51 of Canal Fulton, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022. He was born March 9, 1970 in Barberton, was a life long Canal Fulton resident and worked for J & J Auto Wrecking for over 30 years. Walt enjoyed restoring old cars, train watching with this twin brother Ray and taking trips to Tennessee. Walt is...

Robert Stephen Berlesky

Robert Stephen Berlesky

Dec 29, 2021

Robert S. Berlesky, 78 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021. He was born March 24, 1943 in Barberton to the late Robert and Ruth Berlesky and retired from the East Ohio Gas Company. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Sharyn Berlesky on September 30, 2021.Bob is survived by his...

Craig Alan Dross

Craig Alan Dross

Dec 26, 2021

In our most loving memory of Craig Alan Dross who went home to be with our Lord on December 26, 2021. He was born November 1, 1961. He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Dross. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Dinese Dross; mother, Joanne Dross; sisters, Crystal Ahmada (George), Shelley Brown (Ric) and...

Sean Eric Vandenberg

Sean Eric Vandenberg

Dec 25, 2021

Sean Eric VanDenberg, 53, of Canal Fulton, went to be with the Lord on December 25th, 2021, after a hard-fought battle with an illness. Born May 11, 1968 in Muskegon, Michigan, Sean was a loving and devoted husband, father, poppy, son, brother, and friend. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 21 years, Jeanann; Daughters,...

Carl Lee Gregg

Carl Lee Gregg

Dec 21, 2021

Carl L. Gregg, 63, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021. He was born May 9, 1958 in Massillon to the late William and Kathryn (Anker) Gregg, he had been a Clinton/Canal Fulton area resident most of his life and graduated from Northwest High School. Carl loved fishing, hunting, playing pool, watching football and most especially spending time with his...

Candace Louise (Arter)  Harbaugh

Candace Louise (Arter) Harbaugh

Dec 19, 2021

Candace Louise Harbaugh, 70 of Kenmore, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021. She was born on February 14, 1951 to the late John and Betty (Mawk) Arter. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Charles Harbaugh and grandson, Aaron Robert Friend. Candace is survived by her daughter, Rhonda (Owen) Friend; son, Troy...

Patricia Ann (Michaels)  Grey

Patricia Ann (Michaels) Grey

Dec 17, 2021

Patricia Ann Grey (nee Michaels) age 82 of Canal Fulton, Ohio passed away, suddenly, at home on December 17th, 2021. Patricia was born in Copley, Ohio on March 17th, 1939 to Joseph and Greta Michaels. Patricia was raised of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed playing euchre, spite and malice, working crossword puzzles, word finds, planting her flowers, and baking...

Dorothy Nancy (Garcea)  Doman

Dorothy Nancy (Garcea) Doman

Dec 16, 2021

Dorothy N. (Garcea) Doman, 90, died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family after battling cancer on December 16, 2021. She was born, May 14, 1931 in Pittsburgh, PA to Sarafina and Carmelo Garcea. Dorothy married Frank J. Doman on May 17, 1951. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank J. Doman;...

Linda Lavon Winans

Linda Lavon Winans

Dec 13, 2021

Linda Lavon Winans passed away peacefully after an extended illness on 12/13/21 in Mercy Medical Center. Linda Lavon Winans was born 10/06/1951 in Philippi West Virginia to the late Wibur (Jack) and Nada (Marie) Winans. Linda lived most of her life in Ohio in Portage County and Stark County.

Linda graduated from Northwest High School in 1970....

Marjorie Ann (Wilhelm)  Blair

Marjorie Ann (Wilhelm) Blair

Dec 11, 2021

Heaven just received one of the best cooks. Marjorie A. Blair passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 11, 2021. She was born in Lewisville, OH on July 8, 1939 to the late Charles and Ethel (Spence) Wilhelm. She graduated from Northwest High School. Preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd, they were married for 60 years and had been...

Teresa Ingrid (Schoutko)  Deryck

Teresa Ingrid (Schoutko) Deryck

Dec 11, 2021

Teresa I. Deryck (Schoutko), 60 of Canal Fulton, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021. She was born March 15, 1961 in Cleveland to the late Wasilly and Philippine Schoutko. Teresa enjoyed doing crafts and was creative in all ways. She is now in the hands of her Lord and Savior. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Mary Lou (Sampsel)  Durkin

Mary Lou (Sampsel) Durkin

Dec 10, 2021

Mary Lou Durkin, 87 of Jackson Twp., passed away Friday, December 10, 2021. Born on May 10, 1934 in Euclid to Laurel and Mary Sampsel, she married James Durkin on November 14, 1958. She owned her own hair salon and worked for Rice's Pharmacy for over 10 years. Mary Lou was a Stark County 4-H advisor for over 10...

Maritta Ann (Horvath)  Smith

Maritta Ann (Horvath) Smith

Dec 7, 2021

Maritta Ann (Horvath) Smith, 62 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at her home. She was born June 2, 1959 in Barberton to the late Jim and Mary (Trpka) Horvath. Maritta was 20 year employee of the Canal Fulton Domino's who enjoyed going to work and interacting with her customers. She attended Canal Fulton Christian Fellowship....

Lester Eugene Decker

Lester Eugene Decker

Dec 5, 2021

Lester E. Decker, 87 of Akron, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021. He was born August 22, 1934 in Chippewa Lake, OH to the late Henry and Doris (Kirk) Decker and was a Canal Fulton/Akron area resident all of his life. Lester was a proud Army veteran having served during Korea and retired in 1996 from Babcock and Wilcox...

Charles Robert Noel

Charles Robert Noel

Dec 4, 2021

Charles Noel, 92 of North Lawrence passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. He was born June 4, 1929 in North Lawrence where he was a life long resident. Charles graduated from Northwest High School in 1948 and was a proud Army Veteran having served during the Korean War. He was a life long...

Peter Earl Wilder

Peter Earl Wilder

Dec 3, 2021

Peter E. Wilder age 79 of Jackson Twp, Ohio passed away suddenly on Dec. 3, 2021. Pete was born in Oakland, CA on Jan 6, 1942, to Ellen Thomas Wilder and Guy Earl Wilder. He was a Navy Veteran and proudly served his country. Pete worked for Babcock and Wilcox in Barberton and retired from B & C Machine...

Vera Lea (Rohe)  Snyder

Vera Lea (Rohe) Snyder

Nov 27, 2021

Vera L. Snyder, 75 of New Franklin, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021. She was born May 12, 1946 to the late Maurice and Thelma (Holderbaum) Rohe. Vera was very active with her son's activities. She was a room mother, school volunteer and scorekeeper for his baseball team. Later in life she worked for various local pharmacies. Vera enjoyed...

Franklin Macarthur Copen

Franklin Macarthur Copen

Nov 26, 2021

Frank M. Copen, 79 of Canal Fulton, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021. He was born February 20, 1942 in Barberton to the late Brace and Blanche (Edwards) Copen and had been a Barberton/Canal Fulton area resident all of his life. Frank graduate from Barberton High School and retired from Goodyear Aerospace after 33 years of service. He was...

Emma E. (Robinson)  Johnson

Emma E. (Robinson) Johnson

Nov 26, 2021

Emma E. Johnson, 81 of Clinton passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. She was born September 6, 1940 in Mansfield to the late Chester and Virginia Robinson. Emma enjoyed painting and creating art. Her greatest joy was caring for her family, especially her grandchildren. Emma is survived by her husband of 60 years,...

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