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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
