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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Patricia Karen Grage
Feb 20, 2020
Patricia K. Grage, 75 of Canal Fulton, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020. Born on March 29, 1944 in Charleston, SC to the late Willard and Doris (Richardson) Mears, she had been an area resident for the past 40 years. She enjoyed bowling, cooking, canning, baby sitting and especially loved her time spent with family. Pat is survived by...
James Ralph Lebarre
Feb 16, 2020
James R. LeBarre, 60 of Manchester, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 at his home. Born on November 1, 1959 in Barberton, he had been a Jackson/Manchester area resident all of his life. Jim loved camping and music. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Peggy (Hamrick) LeBarre; children, Joshua (Ashley) LeBarre, Matthew (Justine) LeBarre and...
Michael Andrew Schroedl
Feb 15, 2020
Michael Andrew Schroedl, 75, died Saturday, February 15, 2020 at his home in Brewster, OH. Born on February 3, 1945 in Grafton, ND to the late Andrew and Leone (Steichen) Schroedl, he was a graduate of St. Mary's High School in Bismarck, ND, received his Bachelor's from NDSU and obtained his PhD in Engineering Mechanics from VA Tech. Michael...
Barbara Ann (Kendel) Hope
Feb 13, 2020
Barbara Ann (Kendel) Hope, 91 of Canal Fulton passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Summa Barberton Citizens. Barbara was born April 6, 1928 in Barberton to the late Jacob and Elizabeth (Bartok) Kendel. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald G. Hope; son, Donald David Hope and son-in-law, Clayton Hopper. She...
Judith Ann (Wenger) Carmany
Feb 10, 2020
Judith Ann Carmany, 77 passed away Monday, February 10, 2020 at Windsor Medical Center. She was born November 5, 1942 in Cuyahoga Falls, to the late Courtney and Nancy Elizabeth (Bickett) Wenger. Judith lived most of her life in Summit County, retired from the Green Local Schools and previously had worked at Ohio Bell. She was a former Girl...
Hazel Jean (Bretz) Mohler
Feb 6, 2020
Hazel Jean (Bretz) Mohler, 88 passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020 at her home. Hazel was born in Jackson Twp., December 17, 1931 to the late Harold L. and Iva M. (Lentz) Bretz and was a life resident of the area. Hazel was a longtime member of St. Jacob Lutheran Church, Jackson Twp., an avid bowler and golfer. She...
Elaine Marie (Shoman) Woodall
Feb 3, 2020
Elaine M. (Shoman) Woodall went home to the Lord on Monday, February 3, 2020. She was born in Massillon, November 28, 1939 and was the daughter of the late George and Mildred Shoman. She was a 1957 graduate of Washington Massillon High School, a 1960 graduate of Massillon City Hospital School of Nursing and Akron University. She worked as...
