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Phyllis June (Morris)  Crossland

Phyllis June (Morris) Crossland

Sep 12, 2020

Phyllis J. Crossland, 77 of Canal Fulton, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at her home. Born on April 1, 1943 in Akron to the late Boyd and Blondena (Anderson) Morris, she had been an area resident all of her life and retired from Chapel Hill Community after 17 years of service. Phyllis' greatest joy in life was spending...

Evelyn Baughman (Graham)  Kalbach

Evelyn Baughman (Graham) Kalbach

Sep 11, 2020

Evelyn M. Baughman Kalbach, 93, went home to the Lord while in her lifelong home, on Friday, September 11, 2020.  She was preceded in death by husbands, Robert Dale Baughman (1960) and Edmund W.  Kalbach (1998), grandson, Jason Bitecofer (2008) and daughter-in-law, Evelyn Baughman (2004).  She leaves behind brother, Jerry (last of 15); children, Linda M. Baughman Etheridge (Larry)...

Norman Q. Maynard

Norman Q. Maynard

Sep 5, 2020

Norman Q. Maynard was born on December 27th, 1931 to Ralph and Louise Maynard in Clark, SD.  He was raised on the farm with his beloved siblings, Ralph, Dwight, Louise, Anna, Wayne and Meredith.  In Norman's Memoirs, many amazing stories of love and laughter are recorded for us recalling the life of a faith-filled family growing up during the...

Jane (Nida)  Dilley

Jane (Nida) Dilley

Sep 3, 2020

Jane (Nida) Dilley, age 64, passed away peacefully at her home in Canal Fulton on Thursday, September 3, 2020.  She was born December 3, 1955 in Barberton to Ray and Constance Nida. She was a 1974 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and a 1978 graduate of The University of Akron where she received her bachelor's degree in special...

James Glendon Hume

James Glendon Hume

Aug 29, 2020

James Glendon Hume, 85, had a tee-time with the Lord on Saturday, August 29th, 2020.  Jim was born on April 24th, 1935, and grew up with his younger brother Dave in Brimfield, Ohio.  Their parents, Glenn and Ruth Hume, both originally from Wisconsin, preceded him in death. While attending Kent State University High School (class of '53), Jim quickly...

Mary Jane (Speed)  Cox

Mary Jane (Speed) Cox

Aug 29, 2020

Mary Jane Speed Cox, Loving Mother, Nannie, Aunt and Friend passed away peacefully in her home on August 29,2020.  She was born in Tarrytown New York on November 6, 1935 to Ward J. Speed  and Ella York Speed.   Mary Jane lived each day to the fullest and traveled everyday to share time with her many friends.  She never missed...

Robert Donel Carnahan

Robert Donel Carnahan

Aug 24, 2020

Robert Donel Carnahan "Bob", born April 22, 1954; entered the peace of Heaven on August 24, 2020. During most of his life, he was an entertainer. He played many instruments including guitar, fiddle, banjo and mandolin just to name a few. He and his brother, Scott, toured the music scene under the name "The Carnahan Brothers" mostly playing country...

James Kusmits

James Kusmits

Aug 24, 2020

James Kusmits, 81 of Canal Fulton passed away Monday, August 24, 2020. Born on July 24, 1939 in Akron, Jim grew up in Manchester, served in the US Army Reserves, first worked for BF Goodrich and retired from General Motors. He loved walking on the beach, playing golf, riding his bike, going to the gym, all sports and country...

Janet Arlene (Cormany)  Carmany

Janet Arlene (Cormany) Carmany

Aug 24, 2020

Janet Arlene Carmany 85 of New Franklin died August 24 in Anderson, South Carolina. Mrs. Carmany suffered a stroke in December and had been residing with her son and daughter-in-law since February. A resident of the Portage Lakes and New Franklin her entire life she will be returned for funeral at Swigart-Easterling Canal Fulton and internment at Manchester cemetery...

Raymond George Patchen

Raymond George Patchen

Aug 22, 2020

Raymond George Patchen, age 82, passed away on Saturday, August 22nd surrounded by his family.  Ray was born in Robins, Ohio in 1938.  Raymond spent 4 years in service to his country in the Navy where he earned the nickname "Water King" for his expertise in the desalinization process.  After his enlistment, he met the love of his life,...

Arthur Evans Goodspeed

Arthur Evans Goodspeed

Aug 15, 2020

Arthur Goodspeed, 91 of Massillon passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020.  He was born February 13, 1929 in Akron, Ohio to the late Harry and Stella Goodspeed. Art was an Army veteran, and a member of  Manchester United Methodist Church, IBEW Local #306, and an active member of the Masonic Clinton Lodge #47, Hiram Chapter 18, Massillon Commandery #4. ...

Kathleen Ann (Cooke)  Morrison

Kathleen Ann (Cooke) Morrison

Aug 15, 2020

Kathleen Ann Cooke Morrison passed peacefully after a brief illness on Saturday, August 15, 2020.  She was born in Waynesburg, PA on March 3, 1945 to the late George Francis and Elizabeth Jean (Clelland) Cooke. Kathy graduated from Valley High School in Lucasville, OH in 1964 and then married her one true love, "her whole world", Melvin D. Morrison...

Judith Cheyney

Judith Cheyney

Aug 13, 2020

Judith (Morrison) Cheyney, 81 of Massillon passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020 after a hard battle with cancer.  She was born December 4, 1938 in Canton, Ohio to the late Herbert Leidig and Alice Snyder Morrison.  Judith was a graduate of Canton South High School and was  a member of St. Jacob Lutheran Church.  She loved her family, traveling,...

Brian William Krenisky

Brian William Krenisky

Aug 13, 2020

Brian W. Krenisky, 47 of Canal Fulton died Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center following a long  illness.  Brian was born February 22, 1973 in Ashtabula, had lived in Canal Fulton most of his life,  was a graduate of Northwest High School and  has been a baker for Giant Eagle in Wadsworth for 30 years.  Brian enjoyed...

Roland C. Lindsay

Roland C. Lindsay

Aug 13, 2020

Roland C. Lindsay, 87, lifelong resident of Jackson Township/Canal Fulton, Ohio passed away on August 13, 2020. He was an entrepreneur and the retired owner/operator of Lindsay Precast Inc. He was born to Roy and Rose (Landefeld) Lindsay on December 28, 1932 and graduated from Canal Fulton High School. A veteran of the Korean War serving in the United...

Randy Rankl

Randy Rankl

Aug 9, 2020

Randy Rankl 12/30/1955 - 8/9/2020 The Lord has sent his angels to guide Randy to eternity and his final resting place. His work on earth is done. Randy was born and raised in Massillon, Ohio and graduated in 1974. He loved all sports "especially basketball". Randy was a kind and generous man who often put his needs last. He...

Dona L. (Fisher)  Temple

Dona L. (Fisher) Temple

Aug 7, 2020

Dona L. Temple, 81 of New Franklin, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at her home. Born on August 26, 1938 in Glen Campbell, PA to the late Bud and Mildred (Fuller) Fisher, she had been a New Franklin resident for most of her adult life and was a member of Community Church of Portage Lakes. She enjoyed gardening,...

William Henry Kolm

William Henry Kolm

Aug 4, 2020

William H. Kolm, 85 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020. He was born March 27, 1935 in Canton, to the late William and Lea (Bitter) Kolm, was an area resident all of his life and retired from Orrville Products. William was a US Army Veteran, a member of SS Philip and James Catholic Church and enjoyed...

Jeffrey Alan Wagner

Jeffrey Alan Wagner

Jul 25, 2020

Jeffrey A. Wagner, 63 of New Franklin, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 after a short illness at Summa Akron City Hospital. He was born March 27, 1957 in Akron and graduated from Coventry High School. Preceded in death by his mother, Rose Janet (Brown) Wagner; Jeff is survived by his father, Arthur Wagner and brother, Richard (Carol) Wagner....

Rosetta Samantha (Frame)  Ayers

Rosetta Samantha (Frame) Ayers

Jul 21, 2020

Rosetta S. Ayers, 78 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Born on November 27, 1941 in Harrison, WV to the late Guy and Rady Frame, she had been an area resident most of her life. She retired from Chapel Hill Community with over 20 years of service and was a member of the Canal Fulton Baptist...

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