Obituary Listing

Mar 15, 2025

Thomas S. Racin, 76, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025. He was born July 19, 1948 to the late Michael and Anna (Kupec) Racin. He lived most of his life in Clinton and Canal Fulton.  Tom was a 1966 graduate of Northwest High School and retired from Ohio Bell/ AT&T after 30 years of service.

He was...

Mar 12, 2025

Jeannine "Gigi" Wittman of New Franklin,  Ohio and formerly Patton, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, March 12th, 2025.  She was born in Spangler, PA the daughter of the late William and Janet (Weakland) Beunier.  She was also preceded in death by her sister Cynthia, and brother Eric. Jeannine was the last surviving member of her immediate family.  She is...

Mar 8, 2025

Mary Ann McVey, 72 formerly of Lake Milton, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025. Mary Ann was born May 7, 1952 in Youngstown to the late Wallace and Mary Helen (Reagan) Dunne. She was a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and received her Bachelor's degree in Art Education from Youngstown State University. Mary Ann loved and was passionate...

Mar 7, 2025

Clyde J. Myers, 76, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025. He was born June 13, 1948 in Pennsylvania to the late Fred and Edna Myers and had lived most of his life in Canal Fulton.

Clyde loved his family especially playing with his great nieces and nephews. He was also deeply religious and enjoyed being outdoors.

Mar 6, 2025

Merrillie A. Kessler, 82 of Canal Fulton, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025. She was born August 21, 1942 in Akron to the late John and Margaret (Cerra) Hagenbush, had been a Canal Fulton resident since 1968 and worked for various Vet Clinics in the area. Merrillie loved her dachshunds and dog sitting. She was an avid gardener and...

Mar 5, 2025

Maureen M. Papp, 76 of Manchester, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025. A life resident of Manchester, she was born November 7, 1948 to the late Harry and Evelyn (Chambers) Harget, graduated from Manchester High School in 1966 and retired from Gardner Insurance after 25 years of service.

Maureen enjoyed crafting, reading, traveling, crossword puzzles and going...

Mar 3, 2025

On March 3rd, the world lost the great Denise Lindeman, known to all as Neesee.

Daughter of the late Howard Lindeman and Gretchen Casey, Sister of Kirk (Jo Ann), Eric (Dena), and Troy (Bradley), sister-in-law to Lisa, aunt to Patrick (Christine), Derek (Sarah), Tristen (Ariana), Jake (Mollie), Brayden (Reagan), and Alayna (Zac), great aunt to Benjamin and...

Mar 2, 2025

Jane E. Collins, 85, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025. Born August 7, 1939 in Akron to the late Paul and Doris McGarry; Jane was a member of the former St. George Catholic Church in Clinton and retired from Barberton Hospital.

Jane loved writing, music and sports, especially Notre Dame Football. She was a selfless, caring and...

Mar 1, 2025

Lisa A. Gohlke, 59, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025. Born November 19, 1965 in Barberton to the late Larry Sr. and Patricia (Michaels) Grey; she had been a Clinton/Canal Fulton area resident all of her life.

Lisa enjoyed crocheting, reading and playing euchre.

Lisa is survived by her husband, Jeff Gohlke; children, Joel (Kristy)...

Feb 28, 2025

Connie Barnby, of Canton, Ohio passed away on Friday, February 28th, surrounded by family. She often enjoyed spending her time with friends and family, cooking, camping or a good day at the casino.

Connie is preceded in death by Art Barnby, her husband of 54 years. She is survived by her three sons and their partners, Scott...

Feb 22, 2025

Mildred E. (Bunch) Reed (nee Smilek), age 91, died Saturday, February 22, 2025. Millie was born May 6, 1933 in Akron and had lived in Coventry Twp. since 1936. She was a graduate of Coventry High School and received a Bachelor of Music Education from Baldwin-Wallace College and a Master of Education from Kent State University. She was a...

Feb 21, 2025

Elizabeth Jane (Carmany) Hudkins, 91, passed after a short unexpected illness on February 21, 2025.

Jane was born and raised in Manchester (New Franklin), Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years Wayne; brothers John, Harry, Robert, William, Bruce and Thomas (whom she thought of as a little brother) and parents...

Feb 20, 2025

Bruce Mahaffey Speakman of Canal Fulton, a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully late in the evening on February 20, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on December 24, 1942, in Massillon, Ohio, to James and Dorothy Speakman, Bruce lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication to his family and...

Feb 10, 2025

Terry D. Neitz, 81 of Canal Fulton, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025 at home surrounded by family. He was born June 8, 1943 in Akron to the late Henry and Goldie (St. Clair) Neitz and retired from the City of Akron after 30 years of service. Terry enjoyed bowling, playing horseshoes, and lottery scratch offs. Most importantly Terry...

Feb 10, 2025

Sandra Jeanne Kyer (nee Drinkard)

Sandra (Sandi) Jeanne Kyer, aged 78, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away Monday, February 10, 2025.

Sandi was the eldest of 5 children, born March 12, 1946 in Akron, Ohio, to the late Neil and Jeanne (Lusby) Drinkard. She was a 1964 graduate of Springfield High School, where she was...

Feb 6, 2025

Danny J. Wilson, 77, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025. He was born August 14, 1947 in Akron to the late Ed and Anne Wilson. Danny was a proud US Marine Corps veteran having served two tours in Vietnam. Danny retired from Ohio Bus Sales after many years of service and was a member of the American Legion Post...

Feb 5, 2025

Richard L. Robinson, 93 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025. The oldest of 12 children, he was born February 6, 1931 to the late Cody and Audra (Boggs) Robinson. Richard was a proud US Army veteran having served in Korea. He retired from Goodyear after 42 years of service and enjoyed watching NASCAR.

In...

Jan 29, 2025

James R. Schuckert, 79 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025. When you say, "self-made man", you think of Jim Schuckert.  Hard work, dedication, boldness, and humor all helped Jim build and create a life that defied the odds.  From sheet metal work and learning the heating and cooling trade to pool hustling to make money for...

Jan 28, 2025

Judith D. Lawrence, 83 of Massillon passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025. She was born August 17, 1941 in Orrville to the late Harry and Gloine (Nolt) Eschliman and was a lifelong area resident. Judith earned a master's degree in education and retired from Clinton Elementary in the Northwest School District. She was an avid reader and enjoyed getting...

Jan 28, 2025

Daniel R. Decker, 54 of Canal Fulton, Ohio, passed away at this home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on February 20, 1970 in Canton, Ohio. Dan was a graduate of Jackson High School and employed with the Stark County Sanitary Engineers for 22 years. He was a loving husband, proud father who especially enjoyed watching...