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Richard "Dick" D. Harbaugh
Jul 20, 2020
Richard D. "Dick" Harbaugh, 86 of Canal Fulton, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020. Born on May 26, 1934 in Canal Fulton to the late Paul and Helen (Street) Harbaugh, he was a life resident of the community and graduated from Canal Fulton High School. Dick was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, had been a Lawrence...
Catherine Ann (Schmelzer) Measles
Jul 18, 2020
Catherine Ann Measles, 65, died after an extended illness on July 18, 2020 at the Jackson Ridge Rehab facility in Canal Fulton, Ohio. She was born Nov. 16, 1955 to John and Nancy Schmelzer of North Perry, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents and the love of her life Steve Wheeler. Catherine is survived by one...
Robert Lee Liston
Jul 14, 2020
Robert L. Liston, 82 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Born on September 9, 1937 in Akron to the late Robert and Ruby (Knight) Liston, he was a proud teamster (Local 24) for 50 years. Bob was a dedicated professional with over 3 million safe miles driven and for 7 of those years mom and dad...
Dianne Marie (Dilger) Heinz
Jul 13, 2020
Dianne M. (Dilger) Heinz, 80 of Canal Fulton, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020 surrounded by her kids and best friend of 55 yrs, Douglas Anderson. She was born October 24, 1939 to the late Duane Dilger & Kathleen Ann (Gruss). She is survived by her son, D. Scott Heinz and daughter, Renee B. Heinz-Dillon (Wayne), many nieces...
Jeffrey Lawrence Starcher
Jul 11, 2020
Jeffrey L. Starcher, 58 of Massillon died unexpectedly Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Aultman Massillon. Jeffrey was born July 30,1961 in Calhoun County, West Virginia to the late Raymond and Merilee Ann (Smith) Starcher. He was a 1981 graduate of Fairless High School, served in the U.S. Air Force for four years, was employed at Case Farms, Canton for...
Beatrice "Bea" (Holden) Jarrard
Jul 9, 2020
Beatrice "Bea" Jarrard, age 88, of Gainesville, GA went home to be with the Lord on July 9, 2020 after a long illness. Beatrice was born in Franklin, NC on January 23, 1932 to the late Arthur and Ellen Holden. She lived in Clinton, OH for many years and spent the last seven years in Gainesville, GA. She was...
Dennis James Badger
Jun 30, 2020
Dennis J. Badger, 66 passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, James; brothers, Jim and Doug and sister Kim. He is survived by his mom, Dolores; sons, Sean (Debbie), Scott (Jaime); daughter, Tammy (Brian); Grandkids, Meghan, Taylor, Chase, Savannah and Andrew; Aunt Carolyn; sisters, Kathy (Kevin) and Kelley; brothers, John (Gayla) and...
Frances Elizabeth (Allrutz) Bauer
Jun 27, 2020
Frances E. Bauer, 82 of Canal Fulton passed away peacefully Saturday, June 27, 2020. Born on November 15, 1937 in Akron to the late John and Theresa Allrutz, she was a 1955 graduate of Garfield High School, retired from Great Northern Savings and was a member of Hope Lutheran Church. She enjoyed playing cards, beach trips and took pride...
James "Jim" Bryan Bedlion
Jun 26, 2020
James B. Bedlion "Jim", 51 of Marshallville, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020. Born on July 10, 1968 in Akron, he had been a Marshallville resident all of his life and was a 1986 graduate of Smithville High School and Wayne County Schools Career Center in truck mechanics. Jim was passionate about truck mechanics, racing, watching John Wayne black...
Sandra Lee (Hall) Bruce
Jun 26, 2020
Sandra Lee Bruce, 79 of Canal Fulton passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 at her home. Sandra was born April 28, 1941 in Kenmore to the late Max Hall & Pearl (Ellers) Hall Frase and was a life resident of the Akron area. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, garage sales and especially being with her grandchildren. In addition to her...
May Maureen (Jeans) Spada
Jun 25, 2020
May Maureen (Jeans) Spada, 89, of Canal Fulton, passed away June 25, 2020, joining her beloved husband Ralph in heaven. May was born August 11, 1930 in Woolwich, England. As a teenager, she met a kind, young American man at the local dance hall. He was on extended leave from the U.S. Army Air Corps after his plane had...
Lawrence "Larry" Byron
Jun 16, 2020
Lawrence "Larry" Byron, 83, passed away on Tues, June 16, 2020 at his home in Chandler, AZ. He was born in Barberton, OH on June 7, 1937. He attended Kent State University on a baseball and academic scholarship and had worked in the finance industry until retiring in 2000. Larry married Jan Digman in 1959 and celebrated 61 years...
Michael Lee Kyser
Jun 10, 2020
Michael Lee Kyser 46 passed away unexpectedly on June 10th 2020. He will always be remembered by his amazing personality and his golden heart. Born on June 28 1973 Michael is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Lee Kyser and his maternal grandparents Earl and Hazel Roush. He is survived by his paternal grandmother Donna Kyser, parents Ralph...
Daun C. (Christman) Williams
Jun 5, 2020
Daun C. (nee Christman) Williams, 84 of Barberton passed away Friday, June 5, 2020 at home. Daun was born Feb. 10, 1936 in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of the late John C. and Betty J. Christman and was a lifetime resident of the area. She had worked at Barberton Citizens Hospital for 29 years and from which she retired...
Ralph D Jacobs
Jun 4, 2020
Ralph Jacobs, 93 years old, went home to be with the heavenly father Thursday, June 4, 2020. Born on December 30, 1926 to the late Louis and Mavis (Gaudaur) Jacobs he had been a Clinton resident all of his life and had resided in North Ridgeville the last 6 years with his sons family. Ralph was a proud Army...
Carl Allen Berry
Jun 2, 2020
Carl A. Berry, 72 formerly of Valley View, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020. He was born on February 16, 1948 in Cleveland to the late Carlton and Helen (Cali) Berry and had been a life resident of Valley View. Carl volunteered for many years at the Cuyahoga Valley National Parks, was everyone's friend and never had a complaint...
James I. Myers
May 31, 2020
James I. Myers, 75 of Canal Fulton, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 at home from heart complications. He was born December 19, 1944 in Akron to the late Harold and Winifred (Hubbard) Myers, attended Buchtel High School and has resided in Canal Fulton for the past 45 years. Jim retired from Aircraft Braking Systems as a mechanic after...
Dora Jean Sette
May 31, 2020
Dora Jean Sette, 95 of Canal Fulton, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Sette. Private Services will be held for the family with inurnment at SS Philip & James Catholic Church Cemetery.
Elizabeth Jane (Gardner) Drexler
May 27, 2020
Elizabeth Jane Drexler, 90, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2020 at her home in Venice, FL. Born on September 9, 1929 in Akron, Ohio, Jane loved traveling and considered herself fortunate to be able do so extensively. She was gifted in her skills of sewing and yarn work and found pleasure in donating her creations to charity. Her...
Elva Wetona (Estep) Slaven
May 16, 2020
Elva W. Slaven, 95 of New Franklin, passed away peacefully at Rose Lane Health Center. Born to the late Virgil and Goldie (Long) Estep, she had been an area resident all of her life. Elva had a strong faith in God, a strong devotion to her family, loved and had pride in her grandchildren. She liked candy (especially salt...
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