Dean Richard Yeater
Jun 10, 2025
Dean R. Yeater, 72 of Akron, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025. He was born September 28, 1953 to the late Richard and Carol (Schueller) Yeater. He was a proud Army veteran and was stationed at Fort Stewart in Savannah, Georgia. Dean worked as a machinist for many years and retired from Ohio Gasket. He enjoyed snowmobiling, four wheeling,...
Mildred Irene (Dye) Harris
Jun 9, 2025
Millie Harris, 78, of Canal Fulton passed away peacefully Monday, June 9th, 2025. Millie was born February 20th, 1947 in Canal Fulton to the late Frank and Blanche (Roby) Dye and married Rex Harris September 16th, 1967. She spent 40 years working as a nurses aide at Rose Lane Nursing Home.
In addition to her parents, she...
Tarrah Marie Hale
Jun 3, 2025
Tarrah Marie Hale, 39, passed away on June 3, 2025. Born at Mather Air Force Base in Sacramento, CA, Tarrah was a creative, high-spirited soul who touched countless lives with her warmth, humor, and boundless love. A Bella Vista High School graduate, she was active in drama and journalism, famously interviewing Maureen Reagan, daughter of President Ronald Reagan.
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Eleanor Jean (Bamonte) Harget
Jun 1, 2025
Eleanor J. Harget, 95, passed away Sunday June 1, 2025. She was born May 20, 1930 to the late Louis and Mary (Florimonte) Bamonte.
Eleanor was a member of the Portage Lakes #2213 AARP group, Kenmore Seniors, and Baptist Temple Golden Agers. She was also a board member of RSVP, volunteered for the City of Akron, and...
Carol Jean (Minks) Peterman
May 25, 2025
Carol Jean Peterman, age 94, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025, in North Canton, Ohio. Born on March 12, 1931, in Massillon, Ohio, Carol lived a long and meaningful life rooted in the Massillon and Canton area. Over the course of nearly a century, she witnessed profound changes in the world around her while remaining a steady and...
Geraldine "Gerry" L. (Gallagher) Nitz
May 20, 2025
Geraldine L. Nitz, 81, of Canal Fulton passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Gerry was born November 16, 1943 in Clinton, Ohio to the late Robert and Lena (Warner) Gallagher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Pat Freed, second husband, Donald Nitz, and sisters Shirley Siegenthaler and Joan Sullivan. She...
Catherine "Kit" B. (Esler) Mehl
May 17, 2025
Catherine "Kit" Mehl, born December 18, 1946, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Kit was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and loving partner. She touched countless lives through her years as a sixth-grade teacher in the Northwest School District, where she inspired generations of students with her wisdom, kindness, and quiet strength. Kit's legacy...
Linda M. (Preda) Badida
May 17, 2025
Linda M. Badida, 76 of Canal Fulton, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025. She was born April 16, 1949 to the late Traian and Leona Preda. Linda and Roger were married for 50 years, having celebrated their 50th anniversary with family and friends this past October.
She loved flowers and small animals, who in return showed their...
Priscilla V. (Dixon) Lawrence
May 14, 2025
Priscilla V. Lawrence, 92 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025. She was born May 26, 1932 to the late C. Scott and Tella Dixon. Priscilla was a member of the Barberton Church of Christ for 64 years, where she was a bible class teacher. She enjoyed singing with her sisters, collecting dolls, bicycle riding, roller skating,...
Yolanda Ilona (Makransky) Sparks
May 7, 2025
Yolanda Sparks (ne'e Makransky), 78, passed away peacefully on May 7th, 2025. She doubled her original predicted life expectancy living 9 years with metastatic breast cancer.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Yolanda was a devoted daughter to the late Irene Workman and Julius Makransky. She was the beloved wife of Stephen Sparks for nearly 60 years, loving mother...
Sally Ruth (Shepherd) Westbrooks
May 6, 2025
Sally Ruth Westbrooks, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025, at the age of 76. A creative and empathetic soul, Sally lived a life filled with beauty, generosity, and love for her family.
Born in Akron to Martha (Foster) Shepherd and John Shepherd, Sally graduated from Garfield High School in 1966...
Cassandra "Cassie" Grace Arney
May 4, 2025
Cassandra "Cassie" Grace Arney was born Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 8:47 p.m. to parents Douglas and Elizabeth Arney of Dalton. Cassie's parents were blessed with almost an hour with her before she was called home into the heavenly kingdom. Cassie will always be loved and remembered by her family and anyone touched by her story.
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Odell Spence
Apr 28, 2025
Odell Spence, 87 formerly of Sterling, OH, passed away at home on Monday, April 28, 2025 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Born January 9, 1938 in Stiltner, WV to the late Basil and Dorothy (Adkins) Spence; he worked for Smucker's for many years and eventually retired from Bell and Howell after 15 years of service. Odell enjoyed hunting,...
Donna Mae (Lawrence) Fisher
Apr 27, 2025
Donna Mae (Lawrence) Fisher, 86 of North Lawrence, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025. She was born July 20, 1938 to the late Kenneth and Alice Lawrence. Donna worked 10 years for Westinghouse in Orrville and was also a homemaker. She loved family gatherings, going on rides through the countryside which always ended with getting ice cream, traveling with...
James Robert Adams
Apr 27, 2025
James R. Adams, 73 of Canal Fulton, unexpectedly went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Jim was born on December 8, 1951, in Covington, KY, to the late Ollie James Adams and Ellen Elizabeth "Betty" (Fornash) Adams. Jim was a 1969 graduate of Holmes High School where he met the love of his life,...
Jamie Lynn (Fudge) Panaciulli
Apr 26, 2025
Jamie Lynn (Fudge) Panaciulli, 42, passed away at home Saturday, April 26, 2025. She was born December 30, 1982 and had been a life resident of the Canal Fulton/Doylestown areas. Jamie graduated from Northwest High School Class of 2001 and received her bachelor's degree from Kent State University. She enjoyed arts and crafts, gardening, and interior decorating. Jamie was...
Rita (Dillon) Wright
Apr 22, 2025
Rita Wright, 84 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025. She was born December 27, 1940 in Williamson, WV to the late Hiram and Texas (Smith) Dillon. Rita worked in the food service business and retired from Merryweather Foam. She enjoyed crafting, crocheting, card games, and playing bingo. She loved taking care of her family and especially...
Clarence W. Carr, Sr.
Apr 22, 2025
Clarence W. Carr Sr., 79, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 22, 2024. He was born April 20, 1946 in Bowden, WV to the late Ira and Florence (Summerfield) Carr. Clarence retired from Akron Dispersions with over 40 years of service and was a founding member of Victory Fellowship Church in Barberton. He enjoyed hunting, gardening...
James Edward Cobb, Sr.
Apr 17, 2025
James Edward Cobb Sr. "Ed", of Canal Fulton, Ohio, passed away on April 17, 2025. He was the son of Eva Zak and Albert Cobb, both deceased, and preceded in death by his devoted wife, Marilyn Harrigan-Cobb; his stepdaughter, Tammy Crouch-Gatrell; and his sisters, Kathryn Lee and Shawn Lacy. He is survived by his daughter, Debi Cobb-Lazar; his stepson,...
Joan Blanche (Marchand) Rohr
Apr 7, 2025
Joan B. Rohr, 91 of Canal Fulton, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025. Born February 27, 1934 to the late John and Cecelia (Shaneman) Marchand, she was a Canal Fulton resident for 68 years. Joan retired from Portage Electric after 20 years of service and was a member of SS Philip and James Catholic Church. She enjoyed watching Wheel...
