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Michael E. Murphy

Michael E. Murphy

Sep 21, 2014

Michael Edward Murphy, 60 of Clinton, died unexpectedly Sunday, September 21, 2014. Born on May 23, 1954 in Ipswich, England to the late Edward and Violet (Griffin) Murphy, he was a lifetime resident of the area and a proud graduate of Northwest High School, Class of 1973; where he was senior class president and excelled in sports and band....

John Melvin Tippel, Sr

John Melvin Tippel, Sr

Sep 14, 2014

John Melvin Tippel Sr., 74 of Polk, PA formerly of Canal Fulton, passed away Sunday, September, 14, 2014 in Meadville, PA. Born on July 24, 1940 in Stark County to the late John and Esther (Grimminger) Tippel he had lived the past 23 years in Pennsylvania. Prior to Pennsylvania, John lived in Atwater, Hudson and Jackson Twp. He retired...

Donald Stoker

Donald Stoker

Sep 11, 2014

Donald Charles Stoker

12-18-55 - 9-11-14 Donnie "went into a different time zone" after a brave and dignified battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his father Bernard and mother Lillian. He is survived by his wife Dawn (Rossi) and daughter Dezirae. Dad, Frank Jarvis, step-mother, Gloria Stoker, mother-in-law, Carol...

Janice M. Wells

Janice M. Wells

Sep 9, 2014

Janice M. Wells, 64 of Canal Fulton died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014. She was born March 21, 1950 in Massillon, was a graduate of Northwest High School Class of 1968 and retired from Yoder Brothers Barberton. Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Lorna (Butler) Pitz; sister, Sherry L. Moke and her former husband and lifelong...

John "Jack" Bittner

John "Jack" Bittner

Sep 7, 2014

John C. Bittner "Jack", 82 of New Franklin, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2014. Born in Garrett, PA to the late Margaret Bittner he was an Akron area resident most of his life retiring from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. after 29 years of service. In addition to his mother Jack was proudly raised by his grandfather. He enjoyed...

Richard Lee Fendenheim

Richard Lee Fendenheim

Sep 7, 2014

Richard L. Fendenheim, 70 of Clinton died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014 at his home. Richard was born February 17, 1944 in Akron to the late Grant and Bernice (Bliler) Fendenheim. He served in the U S Navy from 1960 until 1964, retired from Consolidated Freightways with 37 years service; retiring to his home in Clinton where he worked his...

Mary K. Earnsberger

Mary K. Earnsberger

Sep 3, 2014

Mary K. Earnsberger, who would have turned 76 on Monday, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, September 3, 2014. Mary was all about family, she loved her children and grandchildren with all of her heart. She loved cooking , entertaining and having all of her family together. She was a sports enthusiast, loving her Ohio teams and watching her grandchildren play...

M Louise Earnsberger

M Louise Earnsberger

Sep 3, 2014

Mary K. Earnsberger, who would have turned 76 on Monday, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, September 3, 2014. Mary was all about family, she loved her children and grandchildren with all of her heart. She loved cooking , entertaining and having all of her family together. She was a sports enthusiast, loving her Ohio teams and watching her grandchildren play...

Margaret "Peggy" Rachel

Margaret "Peggy" Rachel

Sep 1, 2014

Margaret L. "Peggy" Rachel, 83 of Massillon , formerly of Canal Fulton died Monday, Sept. 1, 2014 at Meadow Wind, Massillon. Peggy was born June 20, 1931 in Canton to the late Robert & Louise (Hunter) Hise. She was originally employed by General Telephone before retiring from Sprint and enjoyed travelling with close friends. In addition to her parents,...

Daryl Eugene Lacy

Daryl Eugene Lacy

Aug 28, 2014

Daryl E. Lacy, 46 of Columbus died Thursday, August 28, 2014. Daryl was born February 13, 1968 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Edward and Norma (Anthony) Lacy and had lived the past 2 years in Columbus. He received a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering from Youngstown State University and a Master's in Nuclear Engineering from The Ohio State University....

Betty I. Durinsky

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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