Joseph Podnar, Sr
Nov 28, 2015
Joseph "Old Boy" Podnar Sr., 88 of Clinton died Saturday, November 28, 2015 at his home. He was born November 9, 1927 in Barberton to the late Tom and Mary Podnar. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War, receiving a Bronze Star. Joe founded the Clinton Machine and Clinton Aluminum Companies and worked up to the last...
Mary Louise Miller
Nov 27, 2015
Mary Louise Miller, 81, was called home to Heaven on November 27, 2015. Mary Lou was born on February 4, 1934 in Sharon, PA. She is being reunited in Heaven with her mother, father, and brother, Robert. Mary Lou was actively involved at St. Frances De Sales Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, William;...
Mary Margaret Rowe
Nov 13, 2015
Mary M. Rowe (Sims) After a long battle with cancer, Mary Margaret went to be with the Lord on November 13, 2015. She was a proud veteran who retired after 20 years service in the Air Force. After serving our country, she had many professional jobs, the latest was with Altercare in Canton. Mary's heart was bigger than life....
Margaret M. Mccartney
Nov 5, 2015
Margaret M. "Marge" McCartney (nee Broderick), 97 died peacefully at home,Thursday, November 5, 2015. Marge was born January 22, 1918 in Chicago, Ill. to the late John and Margaret Mary (Gately) Broderick. and had lived most of her life in Beverly Hills, Michigan. A homemaker and high school graduate, she was a loving and caring spouse, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother...
John R. Smallwood
Nov 4, 2015
John "Sonny" Smallwood, 77 of West Lafayette, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, November 4th. Preceded in death by his mother, Opal Smallwood and brother, Paul Smallwood. He leaves behind many family members including, Bonnie Page Smallwood, his former wife of 31 years; sister, Darlene (Dave) Harvey of Akron; half-sister, Sandi Yurick and two half-brothers, Wayne Welch and Chad Welch;...
Elizabeth H. Beamer
Nov 3, 2015
Elizabeth H. Beamer, 91 of Lawrence Township died Tuesday, November 3, 2015. She was born September 26, 1924 in Donora, Pennsylvania to the late Isaac and Rose (Marple) Good and was an Akron/Green area resident most of her life. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James G. Beamer; infant granddaughter, Melissa Beamer:...
George Allen Colucci
Nov 1, 2015
George A. "The Farmer" Colucci, 85, of Jefferson, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 1, 2015 with his family by his side. Born on July 20, 1930 in Ashtabula, to the late Anthony and Antoinette (Candela) Colucci, George had been an area resident all of his life. He graduated from Ashtabula High School and then proudly served 4 years in...
Melissa Ann Makan
Oct 31, 2015
Melissa A. Makan, 51 of Massillon died Saturday, October 31, 2015. She was born July 23, 1964 in Orrville and was an area resident most of her life. She enjoyed spending time with her family, grandkids and friends. Melissa was preceded in death by her father, Richard Koppes and fiancee, Robert Banner, and survived by her mother, Sandra (Evans)...
Gladys M. Archer
Oct 24, 2015
Gladys M. Archer, 86 of Canal Fulton, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015 in Jupiter, FL. Born on March 8, 1929 in Fulda, OH to the late Albert and Ida (Arnold) Crock, she had been a Stark Co. resident for the past 64 years. Gladys was a member of SS. Philip and James Catholic Church in Canal Fulton, Altar...
Dean A. Everhart
Oct 20, 2015
Dean A. Everhart, 69 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015. Born in Massillon to the late Lawrence Jr. and Helen (Johnson) Everhart he had been an area resident all of his life, graduating from Manchester High School Class of '64. Dean graduated from Milligan College in 1968 and retired after 35 years as an educator having...
Shawn Richard Mann
Oct 16, 2015
Shawn Richard Mann, 44 of Canal Fulton, passed away Friday, October 16, 2015 at Affinity Medical Center in Massillon. Born in Barberton to Jeral and Penny (Miller) Mann, Shawn was a Canal Fulton resident his entire life where he was a member of the Canal Fulton Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by grandfather William Richard Miller. In...
Andrew S. Marzilli
Oct 15, 2015
Andrew S. Marzilli, 50, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2015 at his home. Born in Massillon he had been a Canal Fulton resident most of his life, having gone to SS Philip and James Grade School, graduating from Northwest High School Class of '83 and attended the Ohio State University. Andy was an entrepreneur having started several area business...
Fannie L. Reece
Oct 2, 2015
Fannie L. Reece, 101 passed from earth to heaven on Friday, October 2, 2015 at Doylestown Health Care Center. She was born July 26, 1914, to the late Sam and Bertha Myers in Brasstown, North Carolina. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Paul; two grandchildren, Michael and Stevie...
Carol Jean Downey
Sep 26, 2015
Carol Jean Downey, 72 of Canal Fulton, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2015. Born on August 21, 1943 in Texarkana, Texas to the late Robert and Elizabeth Hamlin, she had been a resident of Canal Fulton since 1969. Carol attended the University of Akron and was a Northwest school bus driver for 32 years. She was a member of...
Howard S. Hale
Sep 25, 2015
Howard S. "Sonny" Hale 83, of Canal Fulton passed away peacefully Friday, September 25, 2015 with his loving wife of 52 years by his side. Born in Akron on October 10, 1931. He graduated from East High School, attended Kent State University. Howard served in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. After his discharge, he worked...
Vernon Everett Ralston
Sep 23, 2015
Vernon Ralston was born in Pratt, Kansas on March 18, 1919 to the late Walter and Florence Ralston and passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2015 in Canal Fulton, OH. He married Wanda Hague on March 24, 1940 and she preceded him in death in 2004. Vernon was one of 19 children and is survived by four children,...
Lucy Elizabeth Finley
Sep 23, 2015
Lucy Elizabeth (Thompson) Finley died on Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at the age of 98. Lucy was born in Glouster, Ohio to Sarah Esther "Hettie" (Shaner) Thompson and Frederick Palmer Thompson on April 28, 1917. She had 5 sisters and 3 brothers. Lucy lived in Glouster until she moved to Akron, Ohio where she worked at B.F. Goodrich. She...
William L. Lucas
Sep 21, 2015
William L. Lucas, 68 of Canton, formerly of Akron died Monday, September 21, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born April 26, 1947 in Akron to the late Eldon and Ruth (Adkins) Lucas. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corps, worked as a diesel mechanic for 30 years and was a member of the Teamsters Union....
Willie Shearl
Sep 18, 2015
Willie (Stan) Shearl born August 28, 1925, passed away Friday, September 18th after a 6 year battle with Alzheimer's. Stan was an Army veteran of WWII and retired from Firestone after 47 years. He loved raising chickens and gardening. Stan was preceded in death by his parents Virgil and Delia; wife Alice; brothers Hank and Harold and sister Inis....
Ann "Granny" Neila
Sep 8, 2015
Ann "Granny" Neila, 94 of Clinton passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at Summa Barberton Campus after a short illness.She was born in Barberton and was a life resident of the area. Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Nicholas; parents, Michael and Anne (Brody) Racin; sister, Mary Racin: brothers, George, Mike, Bill, John and...
