Obituary Listing

Aug 6, 2025

Tonya R. Manda, 66, of New Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia, Tonya was the daughter of the late Janice Owens. She spent the majority of her life in the Akron/New Franklin area, where she made lasting memories with her family and friends.

Tonya will be remembered for her kind...

Aug 5, 2025

After being surrounded by family upon a sudden admittance to the hospital this past Saturday August 2nd, our dear mother/grandmother was reunited with her grandson Joshua and husband Dallas at the peaceful Gates of Heaven in the early morning of August 5th.

Marilyn was the youngest of 4 children of the late Marguerite Annette Holeman(Sanderfer), and the...

Aug 3, 2025

Kenneth L. Neil, 54, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025. He was born April 29, 1971 in Massillon, Ohio and had been a lifelong area resident. Kenny enjoyed hunting, fishing, campfires, riding four wheelers and being outdoors. Most importantly, he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Kenny was preceded in death by his father, Manford...

Aug 1, 2025

Tom Stanley, 65 passed away Friday, August 1, 2025 after a two year battle with cancer. He was born December 19, 1959 to the late Robert and Donna Stanley and worked for the Carpenters Union. Tom enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outdoors, wood carving and was known for cracking jokes. Most importantly he loved spending time with his family.

Jul 30, 2025

Michael "Mike" Francis Perry passed away loved and peaceful Thursday, July 30, 2025 surrounded by family. He was born May 29, 1950 in South Charleston, WVA, to the late Harold and Mabel (Moore) Perry. Michael is survived by his daughter, April Guillaume and son ,James Perry, numerous loved grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was...

Jul 20, 2025

Clif M. Choate, 66 of New Franklin, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025. He was born February 9, 1959 in Barberton to the late Merle and Martha Jean Choate. Clif was raised in Canton/Perry and graduated from Perry High School. After high school Clif served in the US Army for 4 years. Clif worked many jobs including bartending, security...

Jul 20, 2025

Brad A. Herman, 67, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025. He was born October 5, 1957 to the late Bruce and Mary Lou (Fouts) Herman. Brad graduated from Manchester High School in 1976 and also graduated from Kent State College of Architecture with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture. He was employed for years with Midwest Curtainwalls and the...

Jul 18, 2025

Marilyn Deiss, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, in Tallmadge, at the age of 92. Born on October 17, 1932, in Akron, Marilyn lived a life filled with love, compassion, and warmth that touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.

Her career spanned several decades, during which she...

Jul 16, 2025

Lindsay Lewis, age 43, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025. She was born April 3, 1982 to Tom and Debbie Lewis. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Earl and Shirley Siegenthaler, Harold and Catherine Lewis and brother, Chris Lewis. Lindsay is survived by her children, Zack Gainer (Alanea), Samantha Gainer (Logan), Austin Garland and Larissa Garland; granddaughter,...

Jul 15, 2025

Georgia Jean (Howell) Dale passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, just five days shy of her 97th birthday. Born July 20, 1928 in Massillon, Ohio, Georgia lived a long and love-filled life centered around family, faith, service, and simple joys.

Georgia devoted much of her professional life to caring for others as a nurse at Dunlap...

Jul 13, 2025

Jack Steven Null, age 23, of Canal Fulton, Ohio passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025 as a result of a tragic accident.  Jack was born on September 29, 2001 in Canton, Ohio to Steven and Carrie Null.  Jack was a graduate of Northwest High School where he met many lifelong friends.  He was a Client Advisor at BMW...

Jul 9, 2025

Dr. Robert W. "Doc" Ritchey DVM, 84 of Canal Fulton passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025. He was born April 15, 1941 to the late Joseph and Mary Agnes Ritchey and graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1966. Upon graduation he served in the US Air Force. After being discharged from the service, Doc...

Jul 6, 2025

Mary Lou (Hiltbrand) Calvin, 96 of Canal Fulton, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025. Born July 25, 1928 to the late Carl and Wilma (Hoover) Hiltbrand; she married the late William Calvin August 14, 1948 at the Salem Evangelical Reform Church. Mary was a member of the former Trinity United Church of Christ in Canal Fulton where she sang...

Jun 24, 2025

Theda Marie (Kiener) Rayl, 93, peacefully passed away June 24, 2025. Born April 2, 1932 near Kidron, Ohio to Elias and Mildred (Falb) Kiener, she resided in Green, Ohio most of her adult life. Theda was a graduate of Apple Creek High School, home maker, and a member of Riverside Alliance Church where she was a servant of her...

Jun 23, 2025

Barbara Jean Schaeffer (Evey), 91 of Massillon, OH passed peacefully on June 23, 2025. Barbara graduated from Canton Timken High School and retired after working many years for Gorman-Rupp in Mansfield, OH. Barbara lived in Florida for years and would walk the beach every morning. She loved going to church and sent large donations whenever she could to help....

Jun 23, 2025

Jeffrey B. Boak, 67 of Canal Fulton, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025. Born August 6, 1957 to the late Bert and Donna Boak; he retired from the City of Canal Fulton as the head of the Water and Sewer Department after 31 years of service. In his spare time, Jeff enjoyed metal detecting in Florida, competing in Judo,...

Jun 19, 2025

Mary (Gagliardi) Iczkowski (1940-2025)

Mary Iczkowski, 84, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, passed peacefully from this life to the next on June 19, 2025.

Born Kathleen Mary Gagliardi on December 26, 1940, in Walston, PA, to parents Steve and Clara (Fairman) Gagliardi, she was the fourth of nine children.

A lifelong Catholic, she was...

Jun 15, 2025

Robert "Bob" Kenneth Bowman Jr.

Robert K. Bowman Jr, 79, received his wings June 15, 2025. Born on July 25, 1945 in Covington, VA, he made his home in Akron, OH. Bob is survived by his beloved wife, Judy; daughters, Cindy (Jim), Lisa (Kurt), Amy Beth (Joe), and Wendy; Paw Paw to 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren....

Jun 10, 2025

Micheal R. Shaw, 77 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025. He was born November 11, 1947 in Marshall, TX to the late Sandy and Lucille Shaw. Micheal was a proud US Air Force veteran having served during Vietnam and owned and operated Acoustics Monitoring International for 20 years.

In addition to his parents, he...

Jun 10, 2025

Benjamin E. Gesaman, 89 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Born April 25, 1936 to the late Willard and Kathryn (Butzer) Gesaman, he was a life resident of the Clinton/Canal Fulton area and a member of SS Philip & James Catholic Church. Ben retired from General Electric after 25 years of service and was the go...