Obituary Listing

Oct 3, 2016

Gary A. Cerveny, 59 of Canton died Monday, October 3, 2016. He was employed as a truck driver and enjoyed motorcycles and working with model cars. He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Cerveny and is survived by his mother, Dorothy (Gallo) Cerveny; brother, Rick and sister, Patty. Many nieces, nephews and friends. Per his...

Oct 3, 2016

Chester W. Marple, 74 of Canal Fulton died Monday, October 3, 2016 at his home. He was born Sept. 15, 1942 in Akron, Ohio to the late Chalmers and Rose (Ginger) Marple. He retired from Chrysler Motor Company, Twinsburg, enjoyed motorcycles, family and friends. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Chalmers, Jr.; and sister,...

Sep 30, 2016

Michael D. Woods

07-16-64 to 09-30-16

Michael, son of Dorles & late Peggy Ross, passed away on September 30, 2016 surrounded by family at his home.  Left behind to mourn is Patty, his wife, best friend & soul mate, his dad Dorles, sisters Cindy (Dave) & Lanae (Steve), nieces Abby (Jeff) & Kaylin (Terry), great...

Sep 30, 2016

Loren K. Rex, 78, passed away Friday, September 30, 2016. Born on September 28, 1938 in Greentown, OH to the late Lloyd and Pearl (Everhard) Rex, Loren had been a Canal Fulton resident for 43 years and retired from the Akron Beacon Journal after many years of service.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in...

Sep 29, 2016

Mary Ann (Stoll) Cross

Age 82, Born March 12, 1934 in Canton, Ohio to the late Helen and Roy Stoll. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully with family by her side on Thursday, September 29. Preceded in death by her parents and brother, Ronald Stoll. Blessed reunion with her beloved husband Donald W. Cross...

Sep 18, 2016

Donald A. Brady

February 4, 1940 - September 18, 2016

In loving memory of a dear husband, father, uncle, grandfather, son, brother; Born February 4th 1940, and preceded in death by his parents Fred and Anne Brady. A man of incredible selflessness, devotion to his family, and honor for the Lord, he lived a life...

Sep 15, 2016

Katie Elizabeth Jones , 27, formerly of Canal Fulton passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016. Katie is survived by her children Ryleigh and Haylee Zirkle; parents, Bryan (Lisa) Jones and Christina (Tate) Wade; siblings, Matthew (Brittany) Haser, Bryan (Felicia) Jones, Sarah (Cody) Young; grandparents, Teresa (Mike) Morgan, Carol (David) Jones and William (Sandie) Haser. Family will...

Sep 12, 2016

Albert W. Knapp, Sr., 89 of Canal Fulton, passed away Monday, September 12, 2016. Born September 1, 1927 in Leon, WV to the late George and Myrtle (Thomas) Knapp he had been an area resident since 1948. Albert was the owner of Sterling Barbershop in Sterling, OH and a member of Legacy Christian Church in Clinton. God...

Sep 1, 2016

Luella B. Just, 98 of Adrian, MI formerly of Canal Fulton, OH passed into the arms of Jesus, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 in Adrian, MI. Luella was born January 1, 1918 in Greensburg,OH to the late Jay Eugene & Ruth (Cotton) Corbin. She was employed for more than 25 years with Smuckers in Orrville, OH and enjoyed sewing, gardening,...

Aug 23, 2016

Rick Custer, 54 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, August 23rd, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband of 27 years to his wife Joanne, and a loving father and friend to his four children, Megan, Devon, Gabrielle, Jordan and granddaughter Harmony. He shared a special bond with his only...

Aug 19, 2016

Geraldine (Vargo) Lepley, born in Barberton, OH on March 11, 1928 and passed away August 19, 2016. Gerrie was a homemaker who devoted her life to family. Married 52 years to her loving husband Emmett, who preceded her in death. She will be dearly missed by her daughter Michelle Marczika, her grandchildren Tyler and Meredith Marczika, and...

Aug 19, 2016

James G. Cutting, Sr. passed away on Friday, August 19, 2016 at the age of 88. Born in Akron to the late Luther and Clara (Wolf) Cutting. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber at the age of 55, having worked in the spreader room, Dept. 137. He was the founder of Lightning TV in 1949 and started the...

Aug 9, 2016

Vincent P. Lavery, 66 of Marshallville, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016 after complications from a liver transplant. "The world stands on three things: the law of God, the service of the heart (prayer) and acts of loving kindness." A light has gone out and the world is slightly diminished. Our father and husband was a luminary,...

Aug 8, 2016

Connie Locke, 71 of Canal Fulton, passed away Monday, August 8, 2016 after a five and a half year battle with ovarian cancer. Connie was born February 14, 1945 in Barberton to the late William and Geneva (Weigand) Tallman. Her home was always open to family, friends and children. The house was always full. The stray and runaway animals...

Jul 31, 2016

H. "Mike" Perrine, 82 of Doylestown died Sunday, July 31, 2016 at the Hospice Care Center. Mike was born January 12, 1934 in Braxton County, W. Va. to the late Wilson Herbert & Pearl Bernice (Gerwig) Snyder Perrine. He was a 1952 graduate of Clinton High School, was an Army veteran serving in Germany during the Korean...

Jul 23, 2016

Everett A. Baker, 54 died Saturday, July 23, 2016. He was born March 3, 1962 to the late Raymond and Margaret (Miller) Baker and had been a life long Manchester resident. A 1980 graduate of Manchester High School, he was a member of Laborers Local 894. He loved hunting, fishing and most of all kids. He'll be greatly missed....

Jul 21, 2016

Eleanor Bigham, age 87, of New Franklin OH, passed away suddenly at home on July 21, 2016. She was born March 14, 1929 in New Castle PA to Leroy and Essie Shaffer. Eleanor's husband, Richard, preceded her in death June 16, 2011 after 63 years of marriage.Eleanor retired after 35 years as a Manchester School bus driver...

Jul 20, 2016

Beeba (James) Fox, 55 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016 after a brief illness. Born and raised in Canal Fulton, Beeba worked for Astro Tech for 20 years. He was a member of the Canal Fulton VFW #9795, enjoyed music, dancing in the kitchen, cornhole, golfing and coffee time with his wife.

Preceded in...

Jul 16, 2016

Albert E. Fry, 87 of Manchester went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by family on July 16, 2016. Al had a wonderful sense of humor and a passion for faith and family. Al was born in Coshocton, Ohio, the son of Dean and Marie (Bown) Fry. Al graduated from Roscoe High School, class of '47....

Jul 16, 2016

Alice Marie (Harget) Davis, 93 formerly of Akron died Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Life Care Hospice, Wooster. Alice was born October 5, 1922 in Clinton, Ohio to the late Charles and Cora Harget and had been a lifetime resident of the Akron area. She retired from K Mart with 27 1/2 years service and had previously worked at...