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Boyd E. Getz, Jr.

Boyd E. Getz, Jr.

Apr 10, 2020

Boyd E. Getz, Jr., 82, of Clinton died Friday, April 10, 2020 at the Chapel Hill Community. Boyd was born December 21, 1937 in Massillon, Ohio, to the late Boyd E. and Mary (Smith) Getz, Sr.  He was a graduate of Massillon Washington High School, worked in the plumbing field and also for D I Y and Home Depot. ...

Laurie Lou (Fronk)  Green

Laurie Lou (Fronk) Green

Apr 9, 2020

Laurie Lou Green, 56 of Clinton, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Summa Barberton Hospital. She was born May 3, 1963 in Port Hueneme, CA to the late Robert L. and Dorothy Jane (Yingling) Fronk. Laurie was a graduate of Manchester High School, enjoyed quilting, fishing, gardening and being a homemaker. Laurie is survived by her husband of...

Alex Danny Markus

Alex Danny Markus

Apr 7, 2020

Alex Danny Markus, age 78, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family following a brief illness due to Lymphoma. Alex was born to Steve and Helen Markus on March 19, 1942. After graduating from Northwest High School, he joined the Air Force and met the love of his life Carol Humphries in New Zealand. Alex was a...

Earl William Fendenheim

Earl William Fendenheim

Apr 3, 2020

Earl W. Fendenheim, 86 of New Franklin, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020 at his home. He was born September 12, 1933 in Kenmore to the late Charles and Marie (Outland) Fendenheim. He was a life long resident of New Franklin and retired from the East Ohio Gas Company after 33 years of service. Earl was a member of...

Sylvia E. (Cormany)  Arman

Sylvia E. (Cormany) Arman

Mar 30, 2020

Sylvia E. (Cormany) Arman, 96, passed peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2020.  Sylvia was born May 22, 1923, to the late William and Ivy (Wetzel) Cormany.  She loved cooking for family dinners and everything she cooked was delicious, but her baked chicken and pies were the best.  She loved crocheting and doing quilts with her sister.  An avid crocheter,...

Thomas Andrew Adams

Thomas Andrew Adams

Mar 24, 2020

Thomas A. Adams, 61, a lifelong resident of Clinton and affectionately known as the Mayor of Comet Road, passed away peacefully March 24, 2020. Tom will be sadly missed by his siblings, Elizabeth, John Jr., Barbara and his twin sister, Kathryn. He will also be missed by his nieces, Ellen, Rachel, Shannon and Amanda and by his nephew Ryan....

Dawn Marie Sparling

Dawn Marie Sparling

Mar 23, 2020

Dawn Marie Sparling, 62 of Canal Fulton, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, September 2, 2020, 11am at Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 Cherry St. E. (Rt. 93) Canal Fulton, Pastor David Conklin officiating. Family and friend may call ONE HOUR PRIOR...

Robert Allen Donnenwirth

Robert Allen Donnenwirth

Mar 21, 2020

Robert Allen (Bob) Donnenwirth Heaven gained an angel when Bob Donnenwirth, 84, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2020. Born May 13, 1934 to Leota and Robert Donnenwirth, he served in the United States Army. He returned home and married his wife Nancy on August 23, 1959, and they raised their family in Canal Fulton, Ohio. Bob worked for...

Dorothy E. (Mehas)  Kinches

Dorothy E. (Mehas) Kinches

Mar 15, 2020

Dorothy E. Kinches, 92 of Canal Fulton, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born on June 4, 1927 in Cleveland, OH to the late John and Mary Mehas. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William. Dorothy is survived by her son Joseph Kinches. Private Services were...

Stephen Warren Eckles

Stephen Warren Eckles

Mar 11, 2020

Stephen W. Eckles, 64 of Canal Fulton, passed away after a brave battle with cancer. He always maintained a positive attitude saying he was wonderful anytime he was asked.  His smile would light up any room and he will be missed by all. Preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Martha Eckles; niece, Annie Turner and nephew, Adam...

Paul Douglas Hatfield

Paul Douglas Hatfield

Mar 11, 2020

Paul D. Hatfield, 84 of Canal Fulton, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 surrounded by his family after a long illness. Born on January 16, 1936 in Coal Mountain, WV to the late Chester and Verda Hatfield. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and retired from B&W and Northwest Local Schools. In addition to his...

Priscilla Jane (Ballis)  Ketler

Priscilla Jane (Ballis) Ketler

Mar 11, 2020

Priscilla Jane Ketler, 78 of Clinton, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Born on February 25, 1942 in Salem, OH to the late Floyd and Clara Ballis, she had been an area resident most of her life and was a member of High Point Christian Church. She enjoyed cooking, baking, reading and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren....

Rita Ann Jarvis

Rita Ann Jarvis

Mar 11, 2020

Rita Ann Jarvis, 80 died Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Hanover House. She was born July 23, 1939 to the late Wilbert C. & Alice (Semelsberger) Young. Rita retired from BF Goodrich and was a member of SS Philip & James Catholic Church, Canal Fulton.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Don Young. ...

Judith Ann (Jepson)  Gloeckler

Judith Ann (Jepson) Gloeckler

Mar 8, 2020

Judith Ann (Jepson) Gloeckler, age 70, passed away at the Chapel Hill Community in Canal Fulton on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Judy was born in Canton, Ohio on August 27, 1949.  She attended and graduated from the Canton Public Schools and then spent her college freshman year in North Carolina.  She returned to Ohio to enroll in and receive...

Gordon Eugene Ebert

Gordon Eugene Ebert

Mar 4, 2020

Gordon E. "Gordy" Ebert, 90 of Tuscarwas Twp. died Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family. Gordon was born December 18, 1929 in Akron to the late Edwin Donald and Mildred (Taylor) Ebert.  He  served in  the US Navy, was a member of VFW# 9795, Canal Fulton and was a former policeman in Canal Fulton. ...

Joann Jean Rinaldo

Joann Jean Rinaldo

Mar 4, 2020

Joann Jean Rinaldo, 87 formerly of Manchester died Wednesday, March 4, 2020. She was born June 17, 1932 in Akron to the late Eddie A. and Lillie L.(Rhoades) Rohler and lived most of her life in the area. She was a 1950 graduate of Manchester and a Life Member of Grace Bible (the former Manchester Trinity Chapel).  She loved...

David Thomas Bedlion

David Thomas Bedlion

Mar 4, 2020

David T. Bedlion, 81 formerly of Kimbolton and Clinton passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020 surrounded by his family.  David was born July 30, 1938 in New Philadelphia to the late Herbert C. and Alice M. (Hess) Bedlion.  He served in the U. S Air Force, was a retired truck driver and also worked for 15 years at the...

Bruce Lon Semelsberger

Bruce Lon Semelsberger

Mar 2, 2020

Bruce Lon Semelsberger, born in Orrville, OH November 26, 1956 passed away unexpectedly, Monday, March 2, 2020 with his family by his side. He was employed by Valco Equipment for the past 28 years. He had a love for camping, riding motorcycles and anything else that had a motor. Preceded in death by his parents, Andrew L. Semelsberger and...

Charles Merle Rine

Charles Merle Rine

Mar 2, 2020

Charles M. Rine, 89 of Canal Fulton, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020 at his home. Born on October 20, 1930 in Akron to the late Alva and Enid (Stuckey) Rine, he had been a Manchester/Canal Fulton resident most of his life and was a proud US Navy veteran. Chuck was a master carpenter always willing to help family...

Wendel J. Geiger

Wendel J. Geiger

Feb 27, 2020

Wendel  J.  Geiger, 87 passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Aultman Hospital.  Wendel was born in Akron to the late Wendel and Ida Anna (Appel) Geiger and had been an area resident his entire life. Wendel was an Air Force veteran during the Korean War and was a retired computer programmer with Firestone.  Among his memberships, he belonged...

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