Obituary Listing

Nov 9, 2025

Debra Ann (Mizarek) Beardsley, 67 of Canal Fulton, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 9th, 2025.

Debra was born on April 16th, 1958 to the late George and Shirley Mizarek in Cleveland, Ohio. The family then relocated to Louisville, Ohio, and Debra attended Louisville High School, graduating in 1976. During her teenage years, she met her best friend...

Nov 8, 2025

Margaret J. Hudson, 96, passed into life eternal on November 8, 2025.

She was born November 14, 1928 in Mingo Junction, Ohio to the late John and Anna Zadanski. Peggy proudly graduated from Steubenville High in 1946. She lived most of her life in Barberton and Norton and retired from Babcock and Wilcox in 1984 with 30...

Nov 1, 2025

Sondra K. Lowery, 66 of Canal Fulton, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025. She was born November 1, 1959 and was a 1978 graduate of East Canton High School. Sondra was a member of RiverTree Jackson where she enjoyed volunteering and helping out with the nursery.

Sondra was a great singer and loved to sing. She loved...

Oct 29, 2025

Ernest George (George) Dorer passed away suddenly Oct. 29, 2025, at his residence. George was born Dec. 13, 1942, in Newark, NJ, to Howard and Hilda Dorer and was a 47-year resident of Canal Fulton.

George is survived and already missed by his children Debora (Doug) Miller of King George, Va.; George M. (Lori) Dorer of Cincinnati,...

Oct 29, 2025

Holly Beth (Starr) Paskiet, age 82, passed away in Canal Fulton, Ohio on October 29, 2025 following a quiet battle with breast cancer. She was born on January 16, 1943 in Niles, Michigan; the rambunctious and fiercely loyal middle daughter of Paul and Dorothy (Gross) Starr. The Starrs lived in Buchanan, Michigan, near grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins which...

Oct 28, 2025

Richard (Dick) James Myers, 96 of North Lawrence, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Born in Louisville, Ohio on June 17, 1929, to the late Seraphine and Frances (Merreot) Myers Bonewit; and married Carol Lawrence from North Lawrence on September 16, 1953.

He was an Orrville High School graduate and worked at Westinghouse Corp. (formerly Hagan)...

Oct 28, 2025

Rodney Lee Ellyson, 68 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025. He was born June 14, 1957 in Akron to the late Edgar and Inez (Stout) Ellyson. Rod worked for Genie as an Electronic Technician in the engineering group for 19 years and was a proud US Air Force Veteran.

In his younger years when...

Oct 21, 2025

Larry J. White, 78 of Canal Fulton, Ohio passed away on October 21, 2025 at Summa Barberton Hospital following a period of declining health. He was born on July 8, 1947 in Akron to the late Joseph and Bernadine White.

Larry retired in 2000 after serving on the Akron Police Department for 31 years. He will be...

Oct 17, 2025

Nancy Dillon, beloved mother, Grammy, and friend, passed away surrounded by family who loved her deeply. She was the best mom, Grammy, and friend anyone could ask for. She loved her boys and her grandchild with all her heart and was always there with a warm hug, a kind word, and an open ear. She worked as a waitress,...

Oct 14, 2025

Joan Irene Bent (Funke) passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, in Canton, Ohio, at the age of 74. Born on January 23, 1951, in Akron, Ohio, she was the beloved daughter of Alvin Frank and Margaret Funke (Munkacsy), both of whom preceded her in death. She is survived by her older sister, Kathleen Louise Raines, and family.

Oct 8, 2025

Clifford L. Mansfield October 21, 1941 — October 8, 2025

Clifford Leonard Mansfield passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, after a brave and steadfast journey with Parkinson's disease. Up until the very end, Cliff maintained his kindness, his sense of humor, a love for working outdoors, and his striking blue eyes that so many will remember....

Oct 7, 2025

James W. Schaer, Sr., 89 of North Lawrence, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025. A life resident of North Lawrence, he was born February 14, 1936 to the late Edward and Alice (Schilling) Schaer and retired from Republic Steel after 30 years of service.

Jim was a loving husband, dad and grandpa and loved spending time with...

Oct 7, 2025

Kenneth Eugene Barnes was born November 11, 1937 in Salem, OH, and passed away on October 7, 2025 in Massillon, OH. He is survived by an older sister, Martha June Barnes. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bette Louise Barnes and parents, Emery W. and Mary Barnes.

Ken was a beloved father to Brenda Hoskinson...

Oct 3, 2025

Beverly lived a life full of compassion, creativity, and generosity. She was a long time member of Canal Fulton Methodist Church and most recently attended Church of the Lakes. She loved music and enjoyed singing in the church choir and with the Sweet Adelines. Beverly supported numerous charitable causes throughout her life and was especially passionate about volunteering at...

Oct 1, 2025

James A. Ditzler, 89 of Wooster, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Born February 8, 1936 in Lebanon, PA to the late Alvin and Elizabeth (Spath) Ditzler; he was a 1954 graduate of Tamaqua High School where he was co-captain of the basketball team, sang in the Glee Club and starred in the class play.

After high...

Sep 27, 2025

Ted W. Slusser, 76 of Medina, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025 surrounded by family. He was born January 5, 1949 in Akron to the late Glenn and Jane (Waters) Slusser. When Ted was four the family moved to Canal Fulton and he was a 1967 graduate of Northwest High School. After graduating high school, Ted lived in Elyria...

Sep 25, 2025

Lisa J. Davis, 64 of New Franklin, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025. Born March 11, 1961 to the late Phillip and Marlene Stark; she was a lifelong New Franklin resident and a 1979 graduate of Manchester High School.

Lisa enjoyed listening to 60's and 70's music, watching crime shows on TV and always had a Pepsi...

Sep 11, 2025

Sandra Collins, 79, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Scott Metker (2001); her mother, Marian Pongracz (2011); and her stepfather, Charles Pongracz (2022).

She is survived by her sister Linda and husband Mark; her daughter Michelle and husband Tom; her grandchildren Joe,...

Sep 8, 2025

Robert Reinhart Schilling, 85 of New Franklin, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025 after a 5 year battle with dementia. Born April 28, 1940 to the late Peter and Anna (Neidert) Schilling, he had been a life resident of the New Franklin/Canal Fulton area. Bob retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. after 36 years of service and stayed...

Sep 8, 2025

JoAnn Marie (Franco) Benchot, age 80 passed away Monday, September 8, 2025, at The Village of St. Edward of Green, Akron, Ohio.

JoAnn was born June 21, 1945 in Niles, Ohio to James and Pauline (Graser) Franco. She went to Pittsburg Avenue School, Parkview School and graduated from Wooster High School. She was a lifetime member of...