Obituary Listing

Oct 16, 2018

Rick F. Perry, 39 of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at his home. Born August 11, 1979 in Barberton, Rick had been a Canton/Massillon area resident most of his life and graduated from Carnegie Career College with an Associate Degree in Massage Therapy. Rick worked for ARRAY in Massillon where he was a very caring and...

Oct 14, 2018

Dorothe L. Finna, 82 of Canal Fulton, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018. Per her wishes cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

Sep 25, 2018

Wilma Jean (Snyder) Hardgrove, 80 of North Lawrence died Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Wilma was born October 7, 1937 to the late Harry E. and Thelma Snyder and was a 1955 graduate of Northwest High School. She was a member of Canal Fulton United Methodist Church, the Canal Fulton Heritage Society, Hugs and Stitches and had retired from Echoing...

Sep 19, 2018

Nancy Ellen Donahue, age 54, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. She was preceded in death by her son, Ryan Watson. Nancy is survived by her fiance, Tom Fitting; parents, Bob and Nancy Donnenwirth; children, Mike Watson (Danielle), Andy Watson (Kelsey), Sean Donahue and Mackenzie Donahue; grandchildren, Delana and Melanie Watson; sisters, JoAnn Donnenwirth...

Sep 17, 2018

Bleakia V. Whitten, 82, passed away September 17, 2018. Born on March 27, 1936 in Dayton, TN to the late Nola and Ola Hill. She grew up in the hills of Tennessee, with six brothers and one sister. She is preceded in death by brothers, Ceamon, Alvin and Charles. She is survived by sister, Betty and brothers, Earl, Kineard,...

Sep 17, 2018

Abigail E. (Wasley) Mercado, 37 of Canal Fulton, passed away Monday, September 17, 2018 after a lengthy illness. She fought a long fight; she passed her test and has now earned her wings. Born August 8, 1981 in Akron, she was an area resident all of her life graduating from Norton High School Class of '99. Abby worked at...

Sep 16, 2018

Lawrence Phillip McCartney, 82 of Barberton, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018. Larry was born on March 23, 1936 in San Antonio, Texas to James and Evelyn Hollingood, and was adopted by Hugh and Inez McCartney on February 10, 1945. Larry was a graduate of Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas and also attended the University of Akron....

Sep 15, 2018

Louise Margaret Harshfield Betsch, 82, of the Chapel Hill Community, Canal Fulton passed away, Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Chapel Hill. Lou was born January 18, 1936, in Berea, Ohio, to the late Elizabeth Corelli Brown and Hiram Wayne Harshfield and had been a resident of Chapel Hill Community for the past three years. She was a graduate of...

Sep 13, 2018

Gary W. Snyder, 74 of New Franklin, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018 at his home. He is survived by his loving wife, Vera (Rohe) Snyder; son, Gary Snyder; sister, Cheryl Franks; brothers, Dennis, Daryl and Wesley Snyder. Per the family's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

Sep 12, 2018

Clayton L. Hopper, 69 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018 after a long battle with MS. Born April 15, 1949 to the late Lewis Clayton "Curly" and Dorothy (Titman) Hopper, he was a life resident of Canal Fulton, 1967 graduate of Northwest High School and attended Cleveland State for Engineering. Clayton was the owner and president...

Sep 10, 2018

Marion E. "Jim" Stewart, 76 of Canal Fulton, passed away Monday, September 10, 2018. Born February 19, 1942 in Spencer, Indiana to the late Albert and Mary (Copeland) Stewart, Jim had lived most of his life in the Akron/Canal Fulton areas graduating in 1960 from Northwest High School. Following high school, Jim served in the U.S. Navy. After the...

Aug 29, 2018

Rick 'Ricky' D. Archer, 65, a resident of Canal Fulton and Lakeside Marblehead, OH passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 29th, 2018. Rick was born and raised in Akron, OH where he graduated from Ellet High School and the University of Akron. Rick co-founded his business, Coach House Floral, in Canal Fulton in 1979. Rick was an avid boater...

Aug 26, 2018

Betty Jane (Harbaugh) Beaber, 97 of Clinton, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 26, 2018 at her home. Born November 4, 1920 in Barberton to the late Charles and Leah (Morgan) Harbaugh she was a life resident of Clinton and graduated in 1938 from Clinton High School. During WW II, Betty worked at Sun Rubber in Barberton and later worked...

Aug 25, 2018

Joel J. Horak, 70 of Canal Fulton, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 at his home. Joel was a life resident of the area, graduate of Barberton High School and had retired from Bridgestone/ Firestone after 40 years service, where he worked in IT in Tire Development. Joel was widely known throughout the area for being the terrific disc...

Aug 24, 2018

James E. Smith, 89, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 24, 2018. Born in Barberton to the late Elgin Burdette and Gladys Irene (Cain) Smith, he had been a life resident of the Manchester area. Jim was a long time active member of Grace Bible Church where he served in many areas. Jim was employed...

Aug 15, 2018

Nicole R. Happoldt (nee Paolino) 39, lost her battle with addiction on August 15th. Nicole was born July 13, 1979 in Barberton, Ohio to Mark and Kim Paolino. Nicole attended the Northwest School District. She was a beautiful, kind hearted person and a loving Mom to her precious daughters, Haley and twins, Mila and Giana.

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Aug 6, 2018

Margery Perkins went to be with her family on Aug. 6, 2018 at age 92. She was born May 17,1926 in Jackson Township, Ohio. She graduated from The Ohio State University and later got married and had two daughters who loved her very much. Throughout her lifetime she was involved in many organizations: Eastern Star, Daughters of Scotland, Toastmistress...

Aug 6, 2018

George "Eddie" Edward Stanley

1949 - 2018

Eddie Stanley, 68, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on the evening of Monday, August 6th, 2018.

Eddie was born September 27, 1949 in California; son of the late Violet (Fair) Stanley and Charles Allen Stanley. He was a 1967 graduate...

Jul 28, 2018

Dorothy E. Rollason, 99 of Massillon died Saturday , July 28, 2018 at Meadow WInd in Massillon. Dorothy was born January 27, 1919 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to the late Harry and Helen Wilson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, James Rollason and brother, Donald Wilson and is survived by...

Jul 28, 2018

Walter D. Clements, age 94 years, was born January 18, 1924, to Sampson and Martha Clements. He is predeceased by older sister, Lillian; younger brother, Charles Robert; first wife, Betty Jean and second wife, Delores Karrer. He is survived by younger brother, William J. (Jacque) of Gainesville, Georgia. His daughters, Judy (Bob) Brown, Carol (Roland) van Wyngaarden; stepchildren, Kathy...