Nancy Ellen Zellers
Nov 7, 2019
Nancy E. Zellers, age 79, of Canal Fulton, passed peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus, November 7th, 2019, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Holyoke, Colorado on March 25th, 1940, to the late Alva and Myrna (Holmes) Williamson. While living in Colorado, she met her lifelong love, Dennis M. Zellers, whom she met while working...
Gregory Lee Safron
Nov 5, 2019
Gregory Lee Safron, 44 of Canal Fulton died Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at his home. Greg was born August 27, 1975 in Barberton to the late Steve and Mary (Brasiel) Safron and was a graduate of Barberton High School. Greg is survived by his wife, Jackie (Stroup) Safron; son, Darren Safron; daughter, Morgan Safron; stepdaughters, Vanessa Henderson and Kayla...
Kathryn "Kass" Becht Wise
Oct 31, 2019
Kathryn "Kass" Becht Wise, 70, of Akron, Ohio, passed away October 31, 2019 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Kass was born in Louisville, Kentucky on March 28, 1949, to Cletus A. and Betty Becht. She was a graduate of Buchtel High School, where she was a majorette, and Kent State University. In her university years, Kass was...
William Frank Yingling
Oct 27, 2019
William F. Yingling, 74 of New Franklin, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019 in Port Charlotte, FL. Born on September 8, 1945 in Massillon to the late George and Luella (Kurtzman) Yingling, he was an area resident all of his life, served in the National Guard, owned his own business as an HVAC Contractor for over 40 years and...
Martina (Whittaker) Cordi
Oct 18, 2019
Martina (Whittaker) Cordi Surrounded by her loving family, Martina lost her battle with cancer on Friday, October 18th. She was born September 18, 1969 and lived most of her life in northeast Ohio, most recently in Canal Fulton. She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Chad, her sons Derek, Nicholas (Jessica) and Kasey Sheppard, Mother Londa Carr-Whittaker,...
David D. Strabley
Oct 17, 2019
David D. Strabley of Canal Fulton passed away unexpectedly on October 17th at the age of 49. He had a love for golf, the Ohio State Buckeyes, and the Dallas Cowboys. Dave also loved spending time with his family, especially if it involved getting Wasabi for dinner. He was preceded in death by Bill Strabley (Father). He was survived...
Carl Richard Bell
Oct 15, 2019
Carl Richard Bell, age 87, of Manchester (Reedsville, PA) passed away on October 15, 2019 in Canal Fulton, OH. Carl was born in Akron to Earl and Roxie Bell. He went to school at Manchester and then went directly into the US Navy, and was a member of the America Legion Post 739. He was a Barber for many...
Janet Lee (Carpenter) Meurer
Oct 15, 2019
Janet Lee Meurer, 65 of Mineral City, passed away on Tuesday, October 15th at Aultman hospital. She was born Nov. 21,1953 in Canton, Ohio. Janet has been an East Sparta resident most of her life, graduating from Sandy Valley in 1973, she received her college degree in medical assisting from Brown Mackey and served in the Marines for 2...
Deborah "Debbie" Jane Turley
Oct 9, 2019
Debbie Turley 68, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 9, 2019. Debbie was born on Sept. 10, 1951 and was a lifelong resident of Canal Fulton. She graduated in 1969 from Northwest High School then continued her education at The University of Akron. She was employed by TeamHealth for the past 23 years. Debbie's greatest love was spending time with...
Timothy Patrick Jones
Oct 7, 2019
Timothy Patrick Jones, age 48, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 7 at Akron City Hospital surrounded by family and loving friends. Tim was born May 5, 1971 in Canton, OH. He was a 1989 graduate of Jackson High School. Tim chose not to participate in school sports and instead decided to spend his free time at the library-throwing...
Selma L. Garrett
Oct 6, 2019
Selma L. Garrett, 92 of North Lawrence passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 at her home. Preceded in death by husband of 66 years, Oscar Garrett; sons, Richard and Daniel Garrett and is survived by daughter, Barbara (Larry) Patterson; sons, Tim (Jean) Garrett and David Garrett; Nine grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. She was very...
Michele J. (Mcneal) Harpster
Oct 3, 2019
Michele J. Harpster, 76 of Canal Fulton, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019. Born on April 12, 1943 in Akron to the late Emil and Ethel McNeal, she lived most of her life in Akron and resided in Canal Fulton for the past 25 years. Michele attended Victory Chapel and enjoyed playing bingo and traveling. She was a loving...
Adam Strong
Sep 30, 2019
On Monday, September 30, 2019, Adam Strong, husband, father, son, brother, and uncle, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 36. Adam will be forever remembered by his wife, Stephanie Michael, and their precious children, Bentley (8) and Skylar (Little Kitty as Adam fondly called her) (4), by his parents Theresa Powell and Ralph (Pam) Strong, and by his...
Ivan John Weber
Sep 27, 2019
On Friday afternoon, September 27, 2019, Ivan J. Weber, father of four, grandfather of eight, and great-grandfather of eight passed away in his home, just three months after his wife of 69 years, Donna. He lived a 93-year life of dedication and commitment. Born November 1, 1925 to Wilson and Evelyn Weber, Ivan lived essentially his entire life in...
Mary Margaret (Bristor) Woodall
Sep 27, 2019
Mary Margaret Woodall, age 79 of Canal Fulton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, September 27, 2019. Mary worked with the mentally and physically handicapped most of her career life. Mary was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Massillon. She was a talented sewer and crocheter whom often made blankets and prayer shawls...
Iola (Prunesti) Paoletti
Sep 27, 2019
Iola "Aunt Nanny" Paoletti (Prunesti), age 90, passed away on September 27, 2019. She was born in Akron, and lived all of her life in the Akron area, graduating from St. Mary's High School. Early in life she worked as a clerk and a manicurist and was nick named Aunt Nanny by her large Italian family. In her 30s...
Kenneth P. Sibila
Sep 23, 2019
Kenneth P. Sibila, age 68, went to his eternal resting place on September 23, 2019. He resided in Rotonda West, Florida for approximately 3 years with his wife Donna K (Scott) Sibila, where he found his "Paradise and Happy Place". Born in 1951 to the late Glenn and Roberta Sibila. Preceded in Death by first wife Donna E (Demchock)...
Melva (Romich) Hawley
Sep 21, 2019
Melva Hawley, 88 of Clinton, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019. Born on November 7, 1930 in Clinton to the late Milan and Julia Romich, she had been a Clinton resident all of her life and retired from First National Bank after 30 years of service. She enjoyed bowling and loved the Cleveland Indians. Melva was a loving mother,...
Mimi Diane (Pechous) Cocklin
Sep 19, 2019
Mimi (Diane) Cocklin (née Pechous) was born on October 10, 1956 in Canton, Ohio and passed away peacefully in her sleep after a valiant decades-long fight against cancer. An employee at the Hoover Company for 30 years, she retired in 2006. She loved like she had more than just one heart. To know her was to be loved by...
Jessie (Lepley) Finefrock
Sep 13, 2019
Jessie Finefrock, 95 of Canal Fulton, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center. Born on March 24, 1924 to the late James and Laurel (Crosky) Lepley, she was a lifetime resident of Canal Fulton. Jessie was a great card player and loved spending time with family and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
