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Janet Lee (Carpenter)  Meurer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

James Edward Phillips

James Edward Phillips

Sep 12, 2019

James Edward Phillips, 65 of Clinton went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly Thursday, September 12, 2019.  Jim was born July 21, 1954 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Floyd and Victoria (Truex) Phillips and had been a life resident of the area.  He was a 1974 graduate of Northwest High School, a self employed auto mechanic and...

Thomas H. Lautenschlager

Thomas H. Lautenschlager

Sep 12, 2019

Thomas Harvey Lautenschlager, 85, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Chapel Hill Assisted Living in Canal Fulton, Ohio.  Born in Akron, Ohio to Kennith and Betty Lautenschlager, Tom graduated from Kenmore High School. Tom met his wife, Eunice, after graduating in 1955 from Mount Union College.  Shortly after, he proudly served two years in the United States Army. ...

Shirley Ann Smith

Shirley Ann Smith

Sep 11, 2019

Shirley Ann Smith, Age 74, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 and is now home with the Lord. Born March 20, 1945 in Sullivan, Ohio. She met the love of her life while working at the Barefoot Sole Company in Wadsworth, Ohio and she put a twinkle in the eye of her husband of more than 54...

David Robert Sweet, Sr.

David Robert Sweet, Sr.

Sep 10, 2019

David R. Sweet, Sr., 77 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Born in Akron on July 27, 1942, he lived most of his life in Canal Fulton. He was a graduate of Green High School, retired from Newsome and Work Metallizing and was a member of the Portage Lakes Eagles 2736. He was preceded in death...

Erick Vincent Grabski

Erick Vincent Grabski

Sep 10, 2019

Erick Vincent Grabski, 33 of the City of Green died Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at University Hospital following complications from Epilepsy. He is in the everlasting arms of the Lord Jesus, Whom he loved so dear. Erick was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents, and his step-father Matthew Miller. He is survived by his son, Liam;...

Jamison Owen Graham

Jamison Owen Graham

Sep 7, 2019

Jamison Owen Graham, age 4, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Akron Children's Hospital. Jamison was born January 14, 2015 to Frank O. Jr and Holly (Parker) Graham. He enjoyed baseball, swimming, hockey and his family. He was very loving, energetic and happy. Jamison was preceded in death by an infant brother; grandfathers Gregory J. Parker and...

Mary Beth (Wright)  Jones

Mary Beth (Wright) Jones

Sep 3, 2019

Mary Beth Jones, 64 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019. She was a life resident of the Akron area and was a 30+ year employee of the M K Morse Co. Mary is survived by her husband, Ken Jones; sister, Nancy Jones; nieces, Shani Healey, Mandisa Healey, Alisha Healey and numerous great nieces and nephews. Private...

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