Brad A. Herman
Jul 20, 2025
Brad A. Herman, 67, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025. He was born October 5, 1957 to the late Bruce and Mary Lou (Fouts) Herman. Brad graduated from Manchester High School in 1976 and also graduated from Kent State College of Architecture with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture. He was employed for years with Midwest Curtainwalls and the...
Marilyn (Allen) Deiss
Jul 18, 2025
Marilyn Deiss, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, in Tallmadge, at the age of 92. Born on October 17, 1932, in Akron, Marilyn lived a life filled with love, compassion, and warmth that touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
Her career spanned several decades, during which she...
Lindsay Ann Lewis
Jul 16, 2025
Lindsay Lewis, age 43, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025. She was born April 3, 1982 to Tom and Debbie Lewis. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Earl and Shirley Siegenthaler, Harold and Catherine Lewis and brother, Chris Lewis. Lindsay is survived by her children, Zack Gainer (Alanea), Samantha Gainer (Logan), Austin Garland and Larissa Garland; granddaughter,...
Georgia Jean (Howell) Dale
Jul 15, 2025
Georgia Jean (Howell) Dale passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, just five days shy of her 97th birthday. Born July 20, 1928 in Massillon, Ohio, Georgia lived a long and love-filled life centered around family, faith, service, and simple joys.
Georgia devoted much of her professional life to caring for others as a nurse at Dunlap...
Jack Steven Null
Jul 13, 2025
Jack Steven Null, age 23, of Canal Fulton, Ohio passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025 as a result of a tragic accident. Jack was born on September 29, 2001 in Canton, Ohio to Steven and Carrie Null. Jack was a graduate of Northwest High School where he met many lifelong friends. He was a Client Advisor at BMW...
Dr. Robert "Doc" W. Ritchey
Jul 9, 2025
Dr. Robert W. "Doc" Ritchey DVM, 84 of Canal Fulton passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025. He was born April 15, 1941 to the late Joseph and Mary Agnes Ritchey and graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1966. Upon graduation he served in the US Air Force. After being discharged from the service, Doc...
Mary Lou (Hiltbrand) Calvin
Jul 6, 2025
Mary Lou (Hiltbrand) Calvin, 96 of Canal Fulton, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025. Born July 25, 1928 to the late Carl and Wilma (Hoover) Hiltbrand; she married the late William Calvin August 14, 1948 at the Salem Evangelical Reform Church. Mary was a member of the former Trinity United Church of Christ in Canal Fulton where she sang...
Theda Marie (Kiener) Rayl
Jun 24, 2025
Theda Marie (Kiener) Rayl, 93, peacefully passed away June 24, 2025. Born April 2, 1932 near Kidron, Ohio to Elias and Mildred (Falb) Kiener, she resided in Green, Ohio most of her adult life. Theda was a graduate of Apple Creek High School, home maker, and a member of Riverside Alliance Church where she was a servant of her...
Barbara Jean (Evey) Schaeffer
Jun 23, 2025
Barbara Jean Schaeffer (Evey), 91 of Massillon, OH passed peacefully on June 23, 2025. Barbara graduated from Canton Timken High School and retired after working many years for Gorman-Rupp in Mansfield, OH. Barbara lived in Florida for years and would walk the beach every morning. She loved going to church and sent large donations whenever she could to help....
Jeffrey Bert Boak
Jun 23, 2025
Jeffrey B. Boak, 67 of Canal Fulton, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025. Born August 6, 1957 to the late Bert and Donna Boak; he retired from the City of Canal Fulton as the head of the Water and Sewer Department after 31 years of service. In his spare time, Jeff enjoyed metal detecting in Florida, competing in Judo,...
Mary K. (Gagliardi) Iczkowski
Jun 19, 2025
Mary (Gagliardi) Iczkowski (1940-2025)
Mary Iczkowski, 84, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, passed peacefully from this life to the next on June 19, 2025.
Born Kathleen Mary Gagliardi on December 26, 1940, in Walston, PA, to parents Steve and Clara (Fairman) Gagliardi, she was the fourth of nine children.
A lifelong Catholic, she was...
Robert Kenneth Bowman Jr.
Jun 15, 2025
Robert "Bob" Kenneth Bowman Jr.
Robert K. Bowman Jr, 79, received his wings June 15, 2025. Born on July 25, 1945 in Covington, VA, he made his home in Akron, OH. Bob is survived by his beloved wife, Judy; daughters, Cindy (Jim), Lisa (Kurt), Amy Beth (Joe), and Wendy; Paw Paw to 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren....
Micheal Ray Shaw
Jun 10, 2025
Micheal R. Shaw, 77 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025. He was born November 11, 1947 in Marshall, TX to the late Sandy and Lucille Shaw. Micheal was a proud US Air Force veteran having served during Vietnam and owned and operated Acoustics Monitoring International for 20 years.
In addition to his parents, he...
Benjamin Edward Gesaman
Jun 10, 2025
Benjamin E. Gesaman, 89 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Born April 25, 1936 to the late Willard and Kathryn (Butzer) Gesaman, he was a life resident of the Clinton/Canal Fulton area and a member of SS Philip & James Catholic Church. Ben retired from General Electric after 25 years of service and was the go...
Dean Richard Yeater
Jun 10, 2025
Dean R. Yeater, 72 of Akron, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025. He was born September 28, 1953 to the late Richard and Carol (Schueller) Yeater. He was a proud Army veteran and was stationed at Fort Stewart in Savannah, Georgia. Dean worked as a machinist for many years and retired from Ohio Gasket. He enjoyed snowmobiling, four wheeling,...
Mildred Irene (Dye) Harris
Jun 9, 2025
Millie Harris, 78, of Canal Fulton passed away peacefully Monday, June 9th, 2025. Millie was born February 20th, 1947 in Canal Fulton to the late Frank and Blanche (Roby) Dye and married Rex Harris September 16th, 1967. She spent 40 years working as a nurses aide at Rose Lane Nursing Home.
In addition to her parents, she...
Tarrah Marie Hale
Jun 3, 2025
Tarrah Marie Hale, 39, passed away on June 3, 2025. Born at Mather Air Force Base in Sacramento, CA, Tarrah was a creative, high-spirited soul who touched countless lives with her warmth, humor, and boundless love. A Bella Vista High School graduate, she was active in drama and journalism, famously interviewing Maureen Reagan, daughter of President Ronald Reagan.
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Eleanor Jean (Bamonte) Harget
Jun 1, 2025
Eleanor J. Harget, 95, passed away Sunday June 1, 2025. She was born May 20, 1930 to the late Louis and Mary (Florimonte) Bamonte.
Eleanor was a member of the Portage Lakes #2213 AARP group, Kenmore Seniors, and Baptist Temple Golden Agers. She was also a board member of RSVP, volunteered for the City of Akron, and...
Carol Jean (Minks) Peterman
May 25, 2025
Carol Jean Peterman, age 94, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025, in North Canton, Ohio. Born on March 12, 1931, in Massillon, Ohio, Carol lived a long and meaningful life rooted in the Massillon and Canton area. Over the course of nearly a century, she witnessed profound changes in the world around her while remaining a steady and...
Geraldine "Gerry" L. (Gallagher) Nitz
May 20, 2025
Geraldine L. Nitz, 81, of Canal Fulton passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Gerry was born November 16, 1943 in Clinton, Ohio to the late Robert and Lena (Warner) Gallagher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Pat Freed, second husband, Donald Nitz, and sisters Shirley Siegenthaler and Joan Sullivan. She...
