Obituary Listing

May 3, 2015

Charles W. Goodwin, 84 passed away peacefully on May 3, 2015. He was born in Pickens, W. Va. on March 24, 1931 and lived his life in Akron. He proudly served his country in Korea, serving in the U S Army and was employed by Goodyear for 40 plus years. "Chuck" was preceded in death by his first wife,...

May 1, 2015

Kerry Alan Ball, 54 of Canal Fulton died Friday, May 1, 2015. Kerry was born in Akron and was a life resident of the Akron/ Canton area. He was a 1978 graduate of Ellet High School and served in the U S Army. In 1990 he began service with the Canton Fire Department, where he obtained the rank of...

Apr 26, 2015

Magdalene Jean Hitt, 80, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2015 following a brief illness. She was known to many by her nickname, "Wimpy" and was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Magdalene will be tremendously missed by everyone that was lucky enough to know her. She was a selfless, hardworking person who lived her life to care...

Apr 20, 2015

Charles "Bud" Dukeman, born February 14, 1938 to the late Michael and Irene Dukeman, Bud passed away April 20, 2015. Bud lived most of his life in what is now called the city of Green. Unable to speak and physically challenged Bud was fortunate that he had the greatest caregiver who ever walked on the face of this Earth,...

Apr 18, 2015

Jennifer S. Duncan, 31 was taken home to be another one of God's precious angels. She was vibrant, funny and full of life. Jenny will be deeply missed by family and friends. Her life will go on through her 4 beautiful children, Haley, Aiden, Alyssa and Landon. Also through her mom, Susan (Randy) Barrus, dad, James (Susan) Duncan; siblings,...

Apr 10, 2015

Helen (Patrick) Kocsis, 94 of Marshallville, passed away April 10, 2015. Helen married Joe on May 4, 1946 and loved living on the farm and raising her family. Her joys in life were taking care of her family, tending to her flowers, and enjoying the Ohio summer from her front porch. Everyone knew her for her love of purple...

Apr 9, 2015

Mary Ellen Korom, 90 of Lawrenceville, Georgia passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015. Mrs Korom was an active member of Order of Eastern Star in her native Ohio. She was preceded in death by husband, William Korom and is survived by sons, Michael and his wife Diane Korom of Lawrenceville, GA, Charles and his wife, Barbara Korom of Surprise,...

Apr 4, 2015

Brenda Lois (Stevens) Lockhart, 56 of Lawrence Township died Saturday, April 4, 2015. She was born August 12 , 1958 in Lynchburg, Virginia, was a graduate of the University of Akron. Brenda was employed at Lucia's Restaurant and previously at The City Grille and was a member of the Canal Fulton United Methodist Church. She was a...

Mar 31, 2015

Laura Markel, 79 of Manchester went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at her home, surrounded by her family. Laura was a lifetime resident of the Manchester area, a member of the Manchester Christian Church and enjoyed bowling and polka dancing. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and was a friend...

Mar 27, 2015

Rolland J. "Ron" Gerstenmaier, 69 of Green died Friday, March 27, 2015. Ron was a life resident of Green, a graduate of Green High School and then received his bachelor and master degrees from the University of Akron. He retired as principal of Norton High School and prior to that was principal at York Elementary in Massillon....

Mar 27, 2015

Gerald Walter Smith, 69 died Friday, March 27, 2015 at Summa of Western Reserve, Cuyahoga Falls. Gerald was born February 23, 1946 in Barberton to the late Ralph and Lucille (Swigart) Smith and was a life resident of the area. He served in the U S Air Force and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He is survived by his son,...

Mar 26, 2015

Jack G. Darnell, 94 died Tuesday, March 26, 2015. He was born April 1, 1920 in Akron, Ohio to the late Roy and Nettie (Musgrave) Darnell. A veteran of World War II , he served in the US Army Air Corps, where he was wounded and was awarded the Purple Heart. Jack also served in the US Navy as...

Mar 24, 2015

Suzanne Marie (aka Srnick) Srnovrsnik (nee Hayes), 66 formerly of Willoughby, died Tuesday, March 24, 2015. A graduate of the Parma School of Practical Nursing, she worked in the medical field for over 40 years. She was a member of F.O.E. 2300. "See a butterfly fly or hear a bird sing, I'm watching over you, keeping you safe...

Mar 15, 2015

Hetty Pearl Workman, 85 , was born July 11, 1929 and died March 15, 2015. Pearl was preceded in death by her parents, Emery and Cora Workman; brothers, Euhl Workman and Blane Workman; and leaves behind, brothers, Jake (Pearl) Workman and Earl (Marcella) Workman; sisters, Dona Fields, Arlene Martin and Jake Manley, Pearl's "Best Buddy" and Mattie Rudersmith; a...

Mar 13, 2015

Doris M. Harriman, 89, went home to be with her beloved husband, Edward, on March 13, 2015, after a short illness. Doris had many talents. She sewed costumes for her grandchildren and clothes for her little friends, Knuckle and Mort, including a marching band uniform and tuxedos. She also played the organ for many years at her church. Doris...

Mar 12, 2015

Albert A. Fisher, 79 of North Lawrence, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2015 at University Hospital in Cleveland. Born in Orrville to the late William and Vera (Dale) Fisher he had been a lifelong resident of North Lawrence. Albert retired from Rosemount Analytical in Orrville after 30 plus years of service. He was a member of the NRA, an...

Mar 9, 2015

Linda Zabadah, 69 of Canal Fulton, passed away Monday, March 9, 2015 at Chapel Hill Community. Born in Massillon to the late Carl and Wilma Hiltbrand she had been a Canal Fulton resident all of her life graduating from Northwest High School, Class of '63. She worked as a secretary at Northwest schools for many years.

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Mar 5, 2015

Opal L. Fisher, 86 of New Franklin died Thursday, March 5, 2015. Opal was born on July 20, 1928 in Parkersburg, West Virginia. She was one of eight children born to the late Mildred and Carl Emrick and a New Franklin area resident most of her life. She was a member of Community Gospel Tabernacle. She was preceded in...

Mar 2, 2015

John R. Domer, 89 of North Lawrence, passed away Monday, March 2, 2015 at the Aultman Compassionate Care Center. John was born in Canton and had been a life resident of Stark County where he worked for Ohio Edison retiring after 40 years of service. He was a member of Chapel of the Cross United Methodist Church where he...

Mar 2, 2015

Michael E. Fuller, 56 of New Franklin, died Monday, March 2, 2015. He was born March 23, 1958 in Union City, Pennsylvania and had been a resident of the New Franklin/Canal Fulton area for the past 30 years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, was a member of the NRA and a good storyteller. Michael loved being with his family,...