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Betty I. Durinsky
Aug 22, 2014
Betty I. Durinsky, 91 of North Lawrence, passed away Friday, August 22, 2014 in Albemarle, NC. Born in Coshocton, OH to the late Ira and Jeannie (Gallion) Bucklew she been a North Lawrence area resident most of her life. Preceded in death by her husband Michael Durinsky in 2002; Betty is survived by her children Michael (Sharon) Durinsky Jr.,...
Earl "Sonny" Siegenthaler
Aug 22, 2014
Earl P. "Sonny" Siegenthaler, 81 of Clinton, passed away Friday, August 22, 2014 at his home. Born on January 4, 1933 he had been a Clinton resident all of his life, retiring from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. and Northwest Schools. Sonny served in the US Army and enjoyed his family farm. Preceded in death by his wife Shirley...
Lucy M. Sumor
Aug 11, 2014
Lucy Mae Sumor passed away August 11, 2014 at the age of 82. She was preceded in death by her husband, William (Bill) Sumor in 1994 and is survived by her sister Jean Gilham of Carrolton and her three daughters: Susan Lenhart of Massillon, Beth Sumor of Canton and Amy Sumor of Laurel, Maryland. She also leaves...
Thomas G. Helmick
Aug 8, 2014
Thomas "Tommy" Helmick, 50 of Rittman passed away unexpectedly, Friday, August 8, 2014. He was born in Massillon and had been a life resident of the Dalton, Massillon and Rittman areas. A 1982 graduate of Dalton High School, he worked at HAD in Rittman and was a member of the American Legion in Doylestown. He enjoyed his...
Jack S. Pyles
Aug 5, 2014
Jack S. Pyles, 55 of Canal Fulton, died Tuesday, August 5, 2014. Jack was a graduate of Garfield Heights High School and a resident of the Canal Fulton area for the past 19 years. He loved painting, crafts, woodworking and computers. Preceded in death by his father, Robert Pyles and his mother, Fannie Pyles; he is survived by his...
Sally Pleasant
Aug 4, 2014
Sally Pleasant passed away peacefully with four generations of family by her side on August 4th, 2014 at the Medina County Hospice Center. Born in Terra Alta, WV on November 22, 1917, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years Al Pleasant, her parents Charles and Maria Himelrich, brothers Charles, Jr. and Walter, daughter Ethel and...
Lawrence "Larry" Keith
Aug 2, 2014
Lawrence (Larry) Keith, 68 passed away peacefully, Saturday, August 2, 2014 and was a resident of Clinton, Ohio. Lawrence served in the United States Army, stationed in Fort Hood, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Norma Keith, 3 children, Tonia Keith, Mike (Lisa) Keith, and Mark (Kim) Keith, as well as 9 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Lawrence...
Maxine M. Houger
Jul 31, 2014
Maxine M. Houger, 95 formerly of Canal Fulton died Thursday, July 31, 2014 at Sterling House of Canton, where she had been a resident. Maxine was a longtime resident of the Canton and Canal Fulton area and was preceded in death by her husband, Maynard L. Houger; son, Thomas Houger; and sister, Dortha Bloomfield. She is survived by...
Nannetta "Nan" R. Downs
Jul 30, 2014
Nannetta Ruth "Nan" (Campbell) Downs was taken to be forever with the Lord on Wednesday, July 30, 2014. Nan was born in Byesville, Ohio June 12, 1930 to the late, W. Edgar and Edith Campbell. Eventually the family moved to the Norton/Barberton area where she attended Norton high school met and married Jack Martin Downs. Nan was active in...
James G. Lytton
Jul 25, 2014
James G. Lytton, 93 of Akron died Friday, July 25, 2014. He was born June 13, 1921, in Akron to the late Orace James and Maude Lytton. A life resident of the Akron/Manchester area, he was a Army veteran of World War II, had retired from the Kenmore Post Office and was a member of the Grotto. Jim was...
Billy G. Schindewolf
Jul 24, 2014
Billy G. Schindewolf, 82 went home to be with our Lord on July 24, 2014. He was born in Kentucky on September 21, 1931 and move to Akron at a young age. Bill was a U.S. Marine sSergeant, having served his country in the Korean War. He retired from Goodyear Aerospace and was an active member of the...
Dave Orin Hess
Jul 21, 2014
Dave O. Hess, 75 of Clinton died Monday, July 21, 2014.He was born April 20, 1939 in Massillon to the late Orin and Leona (Kick) Hess. David was raised in Jackson Township and has spent 57 years in Clinton and retired from East Ohio Gas Company after 35 years of service. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, yard work...
Kenneth B. Rayl
Jul 19, 2014
Kenneth B. Rayl, 85 of Green, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2014. Born on January 31, 1929 in Akron to the late Earl D. and Alice (Wurtz) Rayl, he had been a resident of Green all of his life and retired from Local 219 Plumber and Pipe Fitters after 37 years of service. Kenneth was a member of Riverside...
Frances Jean Sapper
Jul 4, 2014
Frances Jean Sapper, 83 of Canal Fulton died Friday, July 4, 2014 at Jackson Ridge. Frances was born August 18, 1930 in Barberton to the late Paul G. and Ann (Burrige) Sapper and had been a life resident of the Akron area. She was a member of SS Philip & James Catholic Church, Canal Fulton. In addition to her...
Russell C. Lee
Jul 2, 2014
CANAL FULTON - Russell "Rusty" Charles Lee, age 63, passed away July 2, 2014 after a short, but courageous battle with cancer. He was at home surrounded by his loving family. Rusty was born on January 30, 1951 in Barberton, OH to Betty Lee-Spetich and Charles Lee. A long-time resident of Canal Fulton, he was a professional machinist for...
Beverley Ann Heinselman
Jul 1, 2014
Beverley Heinselman, 74 of Canal Fulton passed away peacefullly , Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at home, surrounded by her loved ones. after a short battle with cancer. She will be sadly missed by her husband Jim of 55 years; Daughters, Lori (Kent) Ruth and Lisa Heinselman; Grandchildren, Cody (Kierstin), Nicholas, Taylor, Cherie', Casey, Nathan and Shane; Great grandchldren, Hunter,...
Van Bich Smith
Jun 24, 2014
Van Bich (pronounced Bit) Smith passed away Tuesday June 24th 2014 at the Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service Care Center Akron, Ohio. Van was 49 years old and died of lung cancer. She was born in Da Lat Vietnam January 1st 1965. She always said the whole world celebrated her birthday. She is survived by her husband, James O....
Billy G. Hull
Jun 16, 2014
Billy G. Hull, Sr., born February 24, 1933, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 16, 2014 surrounded by family. A resident of Manchester, he retired from PPG after 31 years of service, then enjoyed working with his son at Back Bay Marine for over 20 years. Billy was an avid fisherman , hunter and loved to spend...
Paul Richard Parks
Jun 15, 2014
Paul R. Parks "Rick", 56, of North Lawrence, passed away June 15, 2014 peacefully in his sleep. Rick was a graduate of Green High School and was employed by InnoSource, working with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for 40 years. He is preceded in death by his father, Paul L. Parks; stepfather, Albert Caprez; and brothers Gary L....
Frank E. Crosier, Jr
Jun 12, 2014
Frank E. Crosier, Jr., 85 of Manchester died Thursday, June 12, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born January 25, 1929 in Akron to the late Frank and Helen (Hansen) Crosier. A Korean War veteran in the Air Force, serving as a Medic, he retired from the Tech Center at Goodyear with 35...
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