Obituary Listing

Oct 8, 2025

Clifford L. Mansfield October 21, 1941 — October 8, 2025

Clifford Leonard Mansfield passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, after a brave and steadfast journey with Parkinson's disease. Up until the very end, Cliff maintained his kindness, his sense of humor, a love for working outdoors, and his striking blue eyes that so many will remember....

Oct 7, 2025

James W. Schaer, Sr., 89 of North Lawrence, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025. A life resident of North Lawrence, he was born February 14, 1936 to the late Edward and Alice (Schilling) Schaer and retired from Republic Steel after 30 years of service.

Jim was a loving husband, dad and grandpa and loved spending time with...

Oct 7, 2025

Kenneth Eugene Barnes was born November 11, 1937 in Salem, OH, and passed away on October 7, 2025 in Massillon, OH. He is survived by an older sister, Martha June Barnes. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bette Louise Barnes and parents, Emery W. and Mary Barnes.

Ken was a beloved father to Brenda Hoskinson...

Oct 3, 2025

Beverly lived a life full of compassion, creativity, and generosity. She was a long time member of Canal Fulton Methodist Church and most recently attended Church of the Lakes. She loved music and enjoyed singing in the church choir and with the Sweet Adelines. Beverly supported numerous charitable causes throughout her life and was especially passionate about volunteering at...

Oct 1, 2025

James A. Ditzler, 89 of Wooster, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Born February 8, 1936 in Lebanon, PA to the late Alvin and Elizabeth (Spath) Ditzler; he was a 1954 graduate of Tamaqua High School where he was co-captain of the basketball team, sang in the Glee Club and starred in the class play.

After high...

Sep 27, 2025

Ted W. Slusser, 76 of Medina, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025 surrounded by family. He was born January 5, 1949 in Akron to the late Glenn and Jane (Waters) Slusser. When Ted was four the family moved to Canal Fulton and he was a 1967 graduate of Northwest High School. After graduating high school, Ted lived in Elyria...

Sep 25, 2025

Lisa J. Davis, 64 of New Franklin, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025. Born March 11, 1961 to the late Phillip and Marlene Stark; she was a lifelong New Franklin resident and a 1979 graduate of Manchester High School.

Lisa enjoyed listening to 60's and 70's music, watching crime shows on TV and always had a Pepsi...

Sep 11, 2025

Sandra Collins, 79, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Scott Metker (2001); her mother, Marian Pongracz (2011); and her stepfather, Charles Pongracz (2022).

She is survived by her sister Linda and husband Mark; her daughter Michelle and husband Tom; her grandchildren Joe,...

Sep 8, 2025

Robert Reinhart Schilling, 85 of New Franklin, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025 after a 5 year battle with dementia. Born April 28, 1940 to the late Peter and Anna (Neidert) Schilling, he had been a life resident of the New Franklin/Canal Fulton area. Bob retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. after 36 years of service and stayed...

Sep 8, 2025

JoAnn Marie (Franco) Benchot, age 80 passed away Monday, September 8, 2025, at The Village of St. Edward of Green, Akron, Ohio.

JoAnn was born June 21, 1945 in Niles, Ohio to James and Pauline (Graser) Franco. She went to Pittsburg Avenue School, Parkview School and graduated from Wooster High School. She was a lifetime member of...

Aug 28, 2025

Daniel J. Nestor, 66 of New Franklin, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 28, 2025. He was born July 27, 1959 to the late Daniel James and LaVonne (Skinner) Nestor. Dan was a retired mechanic and worked for various companies over the years. He was a gifted mechanic and could fix or rebuild anything with an engine. Dan enjoyed riding...

Aug 28, 2025

Samson Samuel Apticar, 86, of Canal Fulton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, in Akron, Ohio, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born and raised in India, Sam's life journey took him across continents. He pursued his education in England, then lived in Luxembourg and worked for the Goodyear Racing Team before eventually settling...

Aug 26, 2025

Betty J. Pratt, 85 of North Lawrence, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Born August 10, 1940 to the late John and Alice Glazer, Betty had been a North Lawrence/Orrville resident all of her life. She was a member of the Orrville Baptist Church and enjoyed word searches, puzzles, playing cards, reading the bible and singing hymns. Most importantly...

Aug 21, 2025

Nadine A. Keatley (nee Eckroate), 85, of Canal Fulton, Ohio passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025.

Nadine was a resident of Canal Fulton for over 79 years and was a proud 1958 graduate of Northwest High School. She obtained an Associates Degree in Accounting from Walsh University in the 90's and was a retiree from American Electric...

Aug 19, 2025

Winona "Winnie" Ward, 98, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Chapel Hill Community. She was born March 15, 1927 in Jeannette, Pennsylvania. Winnie was an active volunteer for the Woman's Service League and Akron General Hospital where she had 10,500 volunteer hours from 1976-2013. In her spare time, she loved gardening and collecting dolls.

She was...

Aug 16, 2025

Floyd "Lucky" Lockhart (Lt. Col. Ret.) passed away in Yukon, OK on Aug. 16, 2025. He was born June 23, 1932, in Sinks Grove, WV to Robert and Riva Lockhart. The family moved to Akron, OH in 1947 where he graduated from Central High School. He joined the Navy in 1951 where he was an aircraft electrician. He transferred...

Aug 13, 2025

Gary Steven Kroska, 73 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025. He was born April 17, 1952 and was a 1970 graduate of Barberton High School where he excelled in football, basketball and baseball. Gary retired from the University of Akron as the Director of Physical Facilities after many years of service.

He was preceded...

Aug 13, 2025

Bruce Raymond Bennett of Manchester, is now " 'absent from the body, present with the Lord' (II Cor. 5:6-8). Born of the flesh May 23, 1948, entered glory August 13, 2025.

From a young age, Bruce enjoyed working on his parents farm, fixing things and looking for a good deal. Throughout his life, and especially in his...

Aug 8, 2025

JoAnn Criss, 88 of Canal Fulton, passed away peacefully Friday, August 8, 2025. Born July 8, 1937, to the late Dennis and Magdalene Wood. She retired from John Hancock after several years of service as an administrative assistant. In her free time JoAnn enjoyed reading, gardening, and hosting backyard barbecues with her family in the home she shared with...

Aug 7, 2025

The family of Tommie Daniel "Dan" Parker, 86, of Canal Fulton, Ohio is saddened to announce his passing the morning of Thursday, August 7, 2025.

Born in Olney, Illinois on July 17, 1939 to Red and Alice Parker, he spent his early years in Centralia before being turned on to broadcasting while attending Southern Illinois University. After...