Ethel "Louise" (Hamlin) Ricketson
Dec 28, 2019
Ethel "Louise" Ricketson, 89, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019. Born on May 30, 1930 in Akron to the late Clarence Hamlin and Alberta Olson, she had been an area resident most of her life. She was a former member of Life Spring Christian Church and enjoyed riding motorcycles, crocheting, puzzle books and going to the Manchester United Methodist...
Lawrence Nicholas Cifoni
Dec 27, 2019
Lawrence "Larry" Cifoni, 77, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away December 27th. Larry was born May 2, 1942 to Lawrence and Elizabeth (Massetti) in Wilmington, Delaware. After graduating from Salesianum High School, he went on to study business at the University of Delaware. The first in his family to earn a degree, he relocated to Akron, Ohio where...
Arthur Ray Mcquistion
Dec 25, 2019
Arthur Ray McQuistion, 87, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019. Born in Marseilles, OH to the late Ray and Mary (Scott) McQuistion, he had been an area resident most of his life and was a veteran of the US Army. Arthur is survived by his wife, Betty (Dunaway) McQuistion, son, Rick (Linda) McQuistion and daughter, Cinda Shaver. Per his...
Jack William Mcgrew
Dec 24, 2019
Jack William McGrew, 77 of Marblehead, formerly of Canal Fulton and Willoughby died Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Jack was born September 13, 1942 in Kirtland, Ohio to the late Rexall William and Dora (Hinerman) McGrew. He retired in 1998 as an engineer with the Babcock & Wilcox Co., Barberton and in 2011 as the...
Laura A. Higgins
Dec 21, 2019
Laura A. Higgins, 62 of Lawrence Twp. passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019. Born on April 1, 1957 in Barberton to the late Stanley and Gloria (Maddox) Higgins, she had been an area resident all of her life. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and a supporter of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, the ASPCA, and Special...
Lloyd Eugene Garrett
Dec 18, 2019
Lloyd E. Garrett, 78 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019. Born on May 11, 1941 in Barberton to the late Walter and Willie (Abston) Garret, he was an area resident all of his life. Lloyd was a Marine Corps Veteran and was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. In addition to his parents he was preceded...
Theodore "Teddy" Robert Augustus Sommers
Dec 8, 2019
Theodore Robert Augustus "Teddy" Sommers, age 13, of Canal Fulton, died Sunday, December 8, 2019. Teddy was born on February 5, 2006, in Orrville, to Brian and Jill (Young) Sommers and attended Northwest Middle School, where he was in the Gifted Program. He enjoyed his cats, bowling, reading, mathematics, science, astronomy, and marine animals, especially sharks and giant squid....
William L. Fricke
Dec 3, 2019
William "Bill" Fricke, 84, longtime resident of Canal Fulton passed away on December 3. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel "Eff", and son-in-law, Jesse Roeck. A Sheet Metal worker by trade, Bill was happiest in the outdoors on a mower as a Groundskeeper at local golf courses. Bill is survived by his three children: Sharon Roeck,...
Jeffrey Lee Herman
Nov 30, 2019
Jeffrey Lee Herman, 59 of Manchester, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019. Born on October 8, 1960 in Manchester to the late Gary and Neta (Cox) Herman, he was a life resident of the Manchester area and graduated from Manchester High School. Jeff was a longtime employee at Metro RTA where he was currently a supervisor. He enjoyed riding...
Richard Wayne Teeple
Nov 29, 2019
Richard W. Teeple, 73 of Canal Fulton, passed away Friday, November 29, 2019. Born on July 25, 1946 in Canton, he was an area resident all of his life retiring from Westfield Companies after 27 years of service. Richard was a member of the Open Bible Christian Center where he was the leader of the Joy group. He loved...
Sabrina L. Young
Nov 26, 2019
Sabrina L. Young, 42 of New Franklin died unexpectedly Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Sabrina was born June 16, 1977 in Akron, was a life resident of the Barberton/Akron area and was employed by Brookdale in Barberton. She was preceded in death by her father, Frederick Thorton; grandparents, Esther (Anderson) and Edison Turner, Mildred and Jimmy Lee. Sabrina is survived...
James Allen Hoffman
Nov 26, 2019
James A. Hoffman age 76, of Massillon, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. He was born on May 16, 1943 in Massillon, Ohio to the late Frank and Elsie Shuniak. Jim retired from B & W in Barberton after 25 years of service. Jim married the love of his life at 21...
Phillip Wayne Conrad
Nov 25, 2019
Phillip W. Conrad, 62 of Clinton passed away unexpectedly, Monday, November 25, 2019. Born in Lynchburg, VA to the late William and Alpha Marie (Stanley) Conrad he lived most of his life in the Clinton area. He was a former EMT/Firefighter with the Clinton Fire Dept. and currently worked for Gen-Tek. He was an avid motorcyclist, animal lover, member...
Martha Jane (Smith) Bloomfield
Nov 23, 2019
Martha J. Bloomfield An Angel got her wings on November 23, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by her father, Clenny; mother, Inez, son, Randy; son-in-law Jimmy; two brothers and five sisters. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Virgil Bloomfield; sister, Lorraine Stoops; children, Patty Holcomb, Kim (Gary) Emerling, Harvey (Sherry) Bloomfield...
Therese Ellen (Murphy) Stengel
Nov 17, 2019
Therese Ellen (Murphy) Stengel passed away peacefully on 11/17/19 after suffering a stroke while in the hospital for surgery. Terry leaves behind her husband Jim; son, Michael; daughter, Amanda (Chuck) Kotsilidis; grandsons, Johnathon and Maxwell; brothers, Ed (Susie) Murphy, John (Donna) Murphy and Joe (Amy) Murphy; sister, Eileen Baker and sister-in-law Cindy Murphy. She was preceded in death by...
Pamela J. (Stalnaker) Carnahan
Nov 15, 2019
Pamela J Carnahan, 75, of Canal Fulton, passed away early on November 15, 2019 at Akron General Medical Center, after a short illness. Born April 9, 1944 to the late James and Charlotte Stalnaker. She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Carol Frick. Pam leaves behind her loving husband of 14 years, Bob Carnahan. Also surviving...
Charles Edwin Withrow
Nov 11, 2019
Charles E. Withrow, 89 of New Franklin, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at Summa Akron City Hospital. He was born September 30, 1930 in Charleston, WV to the late William Cecil and Letha (Skaggs) Withrow. Charles is survived by his loving wife, Lenora (McClung) Withrow; children, Carolyn Gregg, Michael Withrow and John Withrow; grandchildren, Jeffrey, Mike, Connor, Abby,...
Russell "Rusty" Raymond Haas
Nov 10, 2019
It is with the heaviest of hearts we announce the passing of Russell "Rusty" Haas, 32 of Canal Fulton. He passed away with his loving wife and family by his side on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Aultman Hospital. Rusty was born on February 20, 1987 in Massillon. He grew up in Canal Fulton, along with his two older...
Patsy A. (Davis) Bauer
Nov 10, 2019
On November 10, 2019 this world lost a beautiful soul. Patsy Ann Bauer (Davis) passed away at Akron General Medical Center after a 5 year battle with cancer. Preceded in death by the love of her life, Thomas Bauer Sr; She is survived by her children, Connie Cerosky , Cindy Haas , and Thomas Bauer Jr.; grandchildren, AJ Haas...
Deborah Jayne (Young) Morris
Nov 9, 2019
Deborah J. Morris, 62 of Canton formerly of Dayton, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Mercy Medical ER. Born on December 3, 1956 in Dayton, OH to the late Harold W. and Nellie A. (Tharp) Young. Deborah is survived by her sons, Josh Morris and Jeremy (Christie Bambenek) Morris; grandson, Dorian; brother, Dan Young and sister, Donna Reck....
