Obituary Listing

Feb 22, 2021

Wayne Leon Hudkins, 88, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 after a lengthy battle with Alzhemier's. He was born May 30, 1932, Memorial Day, to the late Lynwood and Opal Hudkins, living in Akron for the first few years of his life and then moved to Manchester (New Franklin) during grade school. Wayne attended school with and married Elizabeth...

Feb 19, 2021

David J. Dushane, 85 of Canal Fulton, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021. He was born November 24, 1935 in Monroe, MI to the late Ivan and Mary (Boylan) Dushane and has lived the past 20 years in Canal Fulton. David was a 1954 graduate of Monroe Central Catholic High School and then went on to serve in the...

Feb 18, 2021

James "Jim" E. Welch, 75 of Akron, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 18, 2021. He was born on December 2, 1945 in Clarksburg, WV to the late John and Mary Welch and was 1 of 18 children. He had been an Akron area resident most of his life and retired from Waste Management with over 30...

Feb 17, 2021

Carole A. Coburn, 80 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021. She was born December 19, 1940 in Akron to the late Homer and Dorothy (Smith) Johnson and graduated from Garfield High School. Carole has lived the past 50 years in Canal Fulton and was formerly employed by Hills Department Store. She managed many local Rock Bands...

Feb 16, 2021

Doylestown, Ohio.  Jason Sherman peacefully passed away unexpectedly February 16, 2021. Our chosen son came into my life on his new Grandma's birthday in 1969.  He was 23 days old when we met.  Many thanks to the biological parents who allowed us to love him, nurture him and share his life.  His spirit was strong and generous. Jason, 51,...

Feb 11, 2021

Jonathan J. Finna, 61 of Canal Fulton died Thursday, February 11, 2021 at his home.  Jonathan was born October 8, 1959 in Canton, Ohio to the late Jesse and Dorothe Finna, Jr. and was life resident of the area. He was a 1978 graduate of Northwest High School, received his bachelors degree in Communications and Political Science from the...

Feb 3, 2021

Bruce A. Bennett, 61 of Canal Fulton, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 3, 2021. He was born September 13, 1959, grew up in Doylestown and spent the majority of his life in Canal Fulton. He volunteered at the Salt Box Ministries and had a passion for the culinary arts. Bruce enjoyed playing computer games, watching tv and taking care...

Feb 1, 2021

Mark A. Sivard, 58 of Canal Fulton formerly of Wadsworth, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021. He was born April 6, 1962 in Wadsworth to the late Lee Sivard and Roberta (Morrison) Remington. Along side is wife Patricia, they operated Diamond Trucking. Mark enjoyed flying RC airplanes and riding side by sides. He loved being outdoors and spending time...

Jan 30, 2021

Linda Lucille (Suderow) Zurschmit, 79 of Brimfield, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021. She was born February 16, 1941 in Massillon to the late Carl and Jessie (Packer) Suderow. Linda grew up in Canal Fulton and graduated from Northwest High School. She married Gary Zurschmit August 17, 1963. Linda was the organist at Miller Avenue United Church of Christ/The...

Jan 24, 2021

Virginia M. Lance, 95 of Canal Fulton, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021. Born on November 18, 1925 in Parma, OH to the late Edward and Emma Smith, she had been an area resident most of her life, retiring from the Jackson Local Schools and was a member of St. Jacob Lutheran Church. Virginia enjoyed traveling, sewing, playing bingo,...

Jan 23, 2021

Archie W. Tennant, III, 34 of Kenmore, died Saturday, January 23, 2021 at his home. He was born December 7, 1986 in Barberton and lived in the Green area most of his life, graduating from Green High School. He also managed numerous area pizza shops. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Margaret Marple; grandfather, John Stevens and...

Jan 22, 2021

Helen E. "Betty" Ayres's body died and spirit was set free in The Arms of Jesus Christ on 01/22/21. She passed quietly with her children by her side. We praise The One Triune God for the gift of a mother/grandmother who believed and never let go of her faith. She never stopped praying for her family, even when we...

Jan 20, 2021

Nancy A. (Mack) Seabold of Canal Fulton, Ohio passed away peacefully in her home on January 20, 2021, following an extended illness. Born in Baltimore, Maryland on March 18, 1943 to the late Forest and Helen Mack, her family moved to Oberlin, Ohio when she was just a child. Nancy was a 1961 graduate of Oberlin High School. Shortly...

Jan 19, 2021

Claude Allen Hale, 85, of New Franklin, left his home on earth to go to his heavenly home January 19, 2021. He was born in Russell Springs, KY on April 2, 1935. He was a veteran of the US Air Force, stationed in Great Falls, Montana. Claude was an active member at Manchester United Methodist Church where he was...

Jan 11, 2021

Barbara Ann Leugers (nee Plisko), age 83, passed away on January 11, 2021 with her family at her side.  Her smile and her fighting spirit will be deeply missed by all who loved her.  Originally from Lakewood, Ohio, Barbara graduated from Lakewood High School in 1954.  Afterwards, she attended nursing school at St. John's Hospital, where she became a...

Jan 8, 2021

Shirley A. Roberts, 83 of Coventry Twp. passed away, Friday, January 8, 2021. Born December 3, 1937 in Looneyville, WV to the late Robey and Ruth (Boggs) Justice, she had been a long time resident of Ohio. Shirley loved doing word find puzzles, quilting and baking. She was a sweet lady, great mother and everyone who met her loved...

Jan 8, 2021

Shelia Darlene Haddox, 66 of Orrville, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021. She was born February 5, 1954 in Barberton to the late Charles and Willa (Panter) Adams, she had been a Canal Fulton area resident most of her life and work for the Northwest Stark Senior Center. Darlene loved all children; especially loved her grandkids and enjoyed knitting...

Jan 4, 2021

Euna M.Kellar, 95 of Shelby, passed from this world January 4, 2021. Euna was born June 3, 1925 at home in North Lawrence on a 160 acre farm to the late John and Mary Gindlesberger.  She graduated from Canal Fulton High school in 1943.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Dean Kellar;...

Jan 1, 2021

Daryl R. Ellis, 50 of Canal Fulton, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021. Born on December 8, 1970 in Martinsville, VA, he had been an area resident the majority of his life. Daryl was a talented self-employed tile designer and installer. He was very skilled as a chassis builder and car enthusiast. Daryl was a jack of all trades...

Dec 29, 2020

Clayton DiStefano, 92 of Jackson Township/Canton, Ohio passed away on December 29, 2020.  Clay was an entrepreneur and spent most of his career in insurance.  He was the founder of Regional Adjustment Company in Akron and retired co-owner of DiStefano Insurance Services Inc.  Clay served as president of the Akron Claims Association and served in the Army.  He was...