Obituary Listing

Apr 6, 2025

Donald E. Begert, 67 of Marshallville, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025. Born February 1, 1958 to the late Glenn and Beverly Begert. Don was a Masonry teacher for the Norton City School District for 25 years. He enjoyed gardening, being outdoors and most importantly spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to his parents,...

Apr 4, 2025

James E. Betty II, 76 of Canal Fulton, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025. He was born April 26, 1948 to the late James Sr. and Mildred (Vaughn) Betty. Jim had a passion for the game of golf. He was the golf coach for Coventry High School for 14 years, was an instructor with First Tee Akron and also...

Mar 29, 2025

"Together Again"

Carol B. Denzer, 97, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025. She was born October 11, 1927 in Richland Twp., South Dakota to the late Richard and Bertha (Opsahl) Churchill. Carol held various jobs throughout her life including being a home health aide for dialysis patients. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary...

Mar 23, 2025

Rosemarie Lamb, 63 of Canal Fulton, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025. She was born July 12, 1961 in Barberton and had been a lifelong area resident. Rose retired from the Akron Laborers Union 894 with over 20 years of service. When Rose was younger she actively enjoyed 4H,  barrel racing, and being on the farm. Later in life...

Mar 21, 2025

Keith Zickefoose, 64 of Massillon, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025. He was born November 21, 1960 and had been a lifelong area resident retiring from Lindsay Concrete. Keith enjoyed hunting, working around the family farm in southern Ohio, riding around on his four wheeler, and loved getting ready for the yearly family Halloween party. He spent many days...

Mar 18, 2025

Ada June Anderson (affectionately known as "Brownie" & "Nanny")

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ada June Anderson, lovingly known to many as "Brownie," on March 18, 2025, at the age of 92. Ada was born on May 24, 1932, in rural Eastern Kentucky and throughout her remarkable life, she became a...

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...