Obituary Listing

Apr 15, 2016

John L. Blankenship, 74 of New Franklin passed away peacefully on Friday, April 15, 2016. He was born January 7, 1942 and had been a Summit County resident for more than 50 years. He worked for McNeil Corp, Akron and retired from Alkar Inc., Kent. John was a member of Victory Lodge #649 and enjoyed hunting, collecting cars, camping...

Apr 14, 2016

Donna M. Hammer, 74 of Canal Fulton, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Hammer and is survived by her sons, Mark (Victoria), Scott (Tracy), Mike(Shannon) and Christopher and five grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held MONDAY, April 18, 2016, 7pm, at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 E. Cherry...

Apr 11, 2016

Dennis E. Juersivich "Denny", 58 of Clinton, passed away Monday, April 11, 2016 at the Cleveland Clinic. Born in Barberton he had been a lifelong resident of Clinton where he was a member of the former St. George Catholic Church. Denny worked for Oak Knolls golf course in Kent as the assistant superintendent and retired from The Ohio State...

Mar 31, 2016

Raymond A. "Butch" Gajovski, 76 of Clinton passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016 at his home. He was a life resident of the Clinton area and had retired from Ebner Furnace, Wadsworth. Butch was a great family man and enjoyed cooking. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Louis, Frank and Bill. He is survived...

Mar 28, 2016

Robert J. Reid, 104 of Canal Fulton, passed away March 28, 2016 at his home. He was loved, honored and respected by his wife of 44 years, Marilyn; son, Thomas Reid (Virginia Hutchinson); daughter, Jane Reid Ulmer (John); granddaughters Katie and Frankie Abruzzino; three great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife Viola...

Mar 26, 2016

William J. Griffiths, Jr., 71, passed away, Saturday, March 26, 2016. Born in Akron to the late William Sr. & Norma (Stemple) Griffiths, he had been an Akron area resident all of his life. William retired from RCA Rubber Co. with over 37 years of service and was also a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army. In addition to...

Mar 26, 2016

James C. "Jim" Scott, 64 of Clinton passed away peacefully in his sleep, Saturday, March 26, 2016. I will miss him deeply. Jim was a great husband, friend and companion in our 31 years together. Pickles his dog will miss him. "Rest in peace my love. You are home now. See you again. " your wife Susan Scott. Jim...

Mar 24, 2016

Deidra Jill Harper, 38 died peacefully Thursday March 24, 2016, due to liver failure. No services are being held with private burial at Massillon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 Cherry Street East, Canal Fulton, Ohio 44614, to help the family with funeral costs.

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Mar 17, 2016

Frances Ellen Fowler, 93 of Canal Fulton, Ohio passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband Earl in 2006; parents, Ray and Edith Wilson; brothers, Cecil, Pete, Ike and Paul Wilson. She is survived by her children Lucretia (Fred) Hodgeman of Clam Lake, WI, Ray (Brenda) Fowler and Mark (Alexis) Fowler of Canal...

Mar 17, 2016

Canal Fulton---Harold L. Chapman, 92, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016. Adda C. (Nesline) Chapman, 88, passed away Friday, March 18, 2016. Harold was born October 5, 1923 in Charleston, WV; he was one of seven children to the late George and Orga (Knapp) Chapman. He retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. in 1986 with over 30 years...

Mar 17, 2016

Canal Fulton---Harold L. Chapman, 92, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016. Adda C. (Nesline) Chapman, 88, passed away Friday, March 18, 2016. Harold was born October 5, 1923 in Charleston, WV; he was one of seven children to the late George and Orga (Knapp) Chapman. He retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. in 1986 with over 30 years...

Mar 2, 2016

George C. Mizarek, Jr. 78 of Canal Fulton died Wednesday, March 2, 2016 in Port Charlotte, Florida. George was born in Cleveland to the late George C. and Lena Mizarek and had been a long time resident of the Canal Fulton/Jackson area. He was founder, owner and operator of Canal Fulton Provision, member of the Canal Fulton Rotary, Tri...

Mar 1, 2016

Dorothy Graves of Akron, Ohio went to be with the Lord on March 1, 2016. Born Dorothy Mae Hatfield on July 14, 1923 in Crystal Springs, Ohio. She attended Jackson Memorial High School in Jackson Township, Ohio. Dorothy was a tiny, gentle woman who delighted in learning new jokes and puns to share with her family and friends. Dorothy...

Mar 1, 2016

Linda Schwendiman, nAC.e Marr, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends March 1st, 2016. Linda was born on March 6th, 1949 in Akron and was a graduate of Kenmore High School. She was a loving wife and mother who will be known for being a loyal care-giver to all those around her. She enjoyed rooting for...

Feb 26, 2016

Surrounded by loved ones, William (Bill) Hursh Jr., 62, passed away peacefully Friday, February 26 after a vigilant two year battle with cancer. Bill was born in Canton, Ohio to Betty & William Hursh on February 12, 1954 and was a lifetime resident of Canal Fulton where he worked in the HVAC industry for 40 years. Bill enjoyed golf,...

Feb 26, 2016

Rose Catherine (Smith) Esler, 89 formerly of Clinton passed away Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. Rose was a life resident of the Akron/ Clinton area, had retired as the secretary for the Northwest Intermediate School with 25 years service and was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Clinton. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard B. Esler in 1976;...

Feb 22, 2016

Gerald Louis Jacobs Born 8-26-28 Passed 2-22-2016

Dad passed away in the comfort of his home with his family by his side. Preceded in death by wife Emeline Jacobs; parents, Louis and Mavis Jacobs; brothers, David, Joseph and Jack; and grandchild Billy Jacobs. He is survived by daughter, Peggy Miller (Ron) of New Franklin; son,...

Feb 20, 2016

Margaret May Stephan (nee Simmons), 96, died peacefully on February 20, 2016 following a very long illness. She lived in the Canal Fulton area nearly her entire life and was a member SS Philip & James Catholic Church, Canal Fulton. She was preceded in death by her husband Vincent E. Stephan; her sisters Vera Hall and Carol Neuner; and...

Feb 17, 2016

Willard L. Shaffer, 83, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, following a 2 1/2 year battle with Mesothelioma. He was born in Parsons, West Virginia on Oct. 22, 1932 and resided in the Massillon area most of his life. He retired from Republic Steel after 40 years of service and...

Feb 17, 2016

Helene Louise Steigner Carmany entered this world on July 8, 1922 and journeyed heavenward on February 17, 2016. Born to the late William and Clara (Beyer) Steigner in Akron, the family later moved to Manchester (now New Franklin) where she spent the rest of her life. At Coventry Schools, she met her mate, Harry J. Carmany. They enjoyed band,...