Obituary Listing

Jan 28, 2025

Barbara J. Newman, 83 of Doylestown, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, January 28, 2025. She was born April 23, 1941 in Barberton to the late James and Elsie Paterson and had been a lifelong area resident. She retired from Manchester Tool after many years of service. Barbara enjoyed bowling, ice cream and going to the beach....

Jan 27, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Palmer Duncan, 68 of Clinton, passed away January 27, 2025. Born February 10,1956 to the late Ralph and Grace Palmer.  She was a life-long resident of Clinton.  Mary was a 1975 graduate of Northwest High School and held an associate's degree in social work from the University of Akron.  Mary had a love for people and especially...

Jan 26, 2025

William H. Engel, 82 of Canal Fulton, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025. He was born February 18, 1942 in Bronx, NY to the late Robert and Kate (Eells) Engel and grew up in Ridgewood, NJ. It is here that his lifelong love of trains began. The Ho-Ho-Kus Train Station was behind his childhood home. Bill graduated from Ridgewood...

Jan 24, 2025

Jack Ray Manda

2/2/1950-1/24/2025

Jack Ray Manda, age 74, passed away peacefully on Friday January 24, 2025 at his home. He was a graduate of Northwest High School and served in the United States Navy, where he served on the USS Courtney Battleship.  He retired from The Timken Company after 22 years of service.  Jack...

Jan 17, 2025

Beverly "Bev" Ann (Kreider) Wilkinson, 76, of Canal Fulton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025. Born on August 5, 1948, to Eva and Edward Kreider, Bev brought a bright and joyful light to the lives of all who knew her. She is survived by her devoted husband, Jack Wilkinson Sr.; her loving son, Jack Wilkinson Jr., and...

Jan 11, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Negron, age 85; passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025. She was born to the late Ori and M. Phyllis Negron. She was preceded in death by her sister Patricia Negron. Elizabeth is survived by her daughter Pamala Copeland. Grandchildren Charles, Christopher, and Andrew (Jessica) Curkendall. Great-Grandchildren Logan Shaw, Illyria Curkendall, Ryler Hiffner, and Ayden Curkendall. Longtime...

Jan 11, 2025

Kathy E. Herold, 62 of Canal Fulton, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025 at her home. A life resident of Canal Fulton, she was born September 6, 1962 to the late Robert A. and Mary (Lones) Gwinn and graduated from Northwest High School. Kathy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She enjoyed spending time with her family...

Jan 8, 2025

Christina (Chris) Turner, age 79; passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Daughter of the late Steve and Frances Berecek, Christina was raised in Brookfield Ohio. Loving wife of the late Jerold Turner. Devoted Mother of Lisa O'Quinn (Ed), Kim Schmidt (James), and Jerry (Lisa). Loving Grandmother of Ed (Tabi), Kim, Alex, Sarah, Samantha, Rachel, Holly, and Amy....

Jan 7, 2025

Dorothy Elaine Zebris, 76 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025. She was born April 23, 1948 in Akron to the late James and Gladys (Justham) Heater and graduated from Garfield High School. Elaine started her working career in the grocery business in 1977 for Fazio's grocery store and then retired from Giant Eagle. Elaine loved to...

Jan 2, 2025

Cheryl L. (Collmar) Vinson, 60 of Canal Fulton, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025. She was born June 10, 1964 to the late James and Betty (Lawson) Collmar and had been a Canal Fulton area resident all of her life graduating from Northwest High School. Cheryl loved spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was...

Dec 30, 2024

Mattie G. (Workman) Rudersmith, 86 of North Lawrence, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024. She was born on November 19, 1938 in Frametown, WV to the late Emery and Cora (Samples) Workman and graduated from Braxton County Schools in 1958. She married Sherloc P. Rudersmith on April 11, 1981 and enjoyed 15 years of marriage until his passing in...

Dec 29, 2024

Howard Lee Dodrill, Sr., age 98 of Canal Fulton, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024. Howard was an avid NASCAR fan. He retired from Babcock and Wilcox after 30 years of service. Howard served in the United States Navy during World War II. Howard was preceded in death by his parents, wife Agnes (Jo-An), grandson Spencer Dodrill, and four...

Dec 28, 2024

Dennis G. Remington, 71, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024. He was born on December 29, 1952 in Lodi to the late Charles and Shirely Remington. Denny was a proud US Air Force veteran having served during the Vietnam War from 1972-1974. Denny is survived by his daughters, Ellen Remington and Ashley Remington; grandchildren, Avery, Chloe, Danica, Bailey and...

Dec 25, 2024

Jennie Rose Palmieri Johns, 94, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, 2024.  Born in Akron, Ohio to Italian immigrants, Jennie was a bright light on every life she touched.  Her legacy of kindness, humor, and unwavering passion for learning will be forever cherished by all who knew her.

Jennie grew up in Akron, attending...

Dec 19, 2024

Dale Lawrence Soptelean, 55, of Canal Fulton, died suddenly Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. Born to parents, Betty and Larry Soptelean, on Jan. 14, 1969, Dale was raised in Jackson Township, OH.

As a child, Dale enjoyed visiting his Aunt Shyril and Uncle Les in Salt Fork, boating and slalom water skiing. He graduated in 1987 from Jackson...

Dec 17, 2024

Gary B. Seaver, 77 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at his home. He was born on January 31, 1947 in Akron to the late Dalson and Mildred Seaver. Gary graduated from Coventry High School and retired from Bridgestone/Firestone after 40 years of service. He enjoyed hiking, fishing, riding around on his John Deere tractor and...

Dec 13, 2024

Joseph B. Charlton, age 90; passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2024. He was born to the late Joseph E. and Grace Charlton on August 4, 1934. Joe grew up in Cleveland. He was a graduate of Bowling Green State University where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. Following two years of service in the...

Dec 8, 2024

Adam Thomas Vinson, 23 of Canal Fulton, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 8, 2024. He was born April 12, 2001 to Tim and Cheryl (Collmar) Vinson and had been a Canal Fulton area resident all of his life graduating from Northwest High School Class of 2020. Adam loved to fish, play video games and most importantly spending time with...

Dec 2, 2024

Charles Albert Roop, 77, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 2, 2024 at his home. He was born on February 6, 1947 in Summit County, OH to the late Robert Edmund Roop and Mary Catherine Marsh Roop. Charles was a retired electrician with 30 years of service with The Hoover Company in North Canton, Ohio. He was a proud...

Nov 28, 2024

Louie Fabian of Canal Fulton went to be with the lord on November 28, 2024 at the age of 92 after a brief illness. He is now reunited with his lovely wife of 41 years Yoshiko. Louie was born in Hannibal Missouri on August 17, 1932 to John and Mary Fabian. Louie went on to join the army and...