Obituary Listing

Oct 30, 2013

John "Jack" Allen Hathaway - Age 79, died on Wednesday, Oct. 30th, 2013 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley in 2012 and is survived by his son and daughter-in-law John A. and Beverly Hathaway of Virginia Beach, Virginia; son Bill Hathaway of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and daughter and son-in-law, Beth...

Oct 23, 2013

Margaret G. Wilson, 85, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. Margaret's life was exemplified by her strong faith in Jesus Christ, and her steadfast devotion to her family. She passionately enjoyed living out her faith and love for her household alongside her loving husband, Herbert. Preceded in death by her husband Herbert...

Oct 22, 2013

Jean Swigart, 88 of Canal Fulton died Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013 at The Laurels in Massillon. Born in Canal Fulton, Jean was a life resident and graduated from Canal Fulton High School and worked at Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. From 1957 until 1989, Jean owned and operated with her husband, Don the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home. She was a...

Oct 18, 2013

James Russell "Shorty" Messner, Sr., 80 of Canal Fulton died peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, Oct. 18, 2013. He was born on May 2, 1933 in Barberton to the late James Leonard and Helen (Heller) Messner and had been a life resident of the Barberton area. He retired from Babcock & Wilcox Co. after 42 years of...

Oct 13, 2013

Cindy Upholzer, age 72, was born in 1941 in Akron, OH. She was a graduate of Coventry High School in 1959. Cindy was a long-time resident of Akron. She was preceded in death by her father, Mervin Griffis and brother Mark Griffis. She is survived by her husband, Robert, of 53 years. She is survived by her children Karyn...

Oct 12, 2013

Lawrence D. Shaffer, 87, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2013. Born in Akron he had been an area resident his entire life having retired from Firestone after 38 years of service. Lawrence was a member of Grace Bible Church (formerly Manchester Trinity Chapel) where he served as custodian, deacon, usher and elder for many years. Lawrence was a proud...

Oct 1, 2013

Albert F. Brooks, born in Akron on May 21, 1917 to the late Paul and Amy Brooks, passed peacefully on October 1, 2013. In March of 2013, Al lost his beloved wife of 74 years, Dolly Brooks. He is also preceded in death by his son Thomas Brooks. He is survived by daughter, Karen Hathaway, his sisters, Betty Brooks...

Sep 22, 2013

Michael G. Cuckler, 53 of Manchester died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center. Michael was born May 1, 1960 in Canton, had been a life resident of the Akron and Canton area and a 1978 graduate of GlenOak High School. He was a machinist for Mercier Tool and Die Co. and enjoyed NASCAR, motorcycles, racing in general...

Sep 20, 2013

Robert D. Gregg, 90 of Canal Fulton died Friday, September 20, 2013. Bob was born in Akron and had been a resident of Canal Fulton for the past 41 years. He was a veteran of the Army Air Corps during World War II and had retired with 39 years service from the House of LaRose, Akron, He enjoyed yard...

Sep 19, 2013

Mary Alice Cheney (nAC.e Seevers), 95, died on September 19, 2013. She was born June 17, 1918 in Canton, where she grew up with her sister Lois (Seevers) Burns and their devoted mother, Ruth (Kuhns) Seevers. She graduated from McKinley High School and worked briefly as a secretary. In 1954 she married George Elwood Cheney, and they...

Sep 17, 2013

Paul George, 84, born July 11, 1929 went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, August 17, 2013.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Elizabeth; three children, Caroline (Steve) Barnes, Paul E. (Candy) George and James D. (Lisa) George; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers. Private family services are being held...

Sep 15, 2013

Wesley W. First, 89 formerly of Manchester died Sunday, September 15, 2013. Wesley was born September 3, 1924 in Clinton , Ohio to the late Clarence E and Lorena Branstetor First. He was a 1942 graduate of Doylestown High School, attended the United States Merchant Marine Academy and proudly served in the U S Navy and Merchant Marines during...

Sep 14, 2013

C. Chad Crawford. 49 of Jackson Twp.lost his two year battle with cancer on Saturday, September 14, 2013 when he went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Chad is survived by his loving wife, Shawn Lewis Crawford and their three children, Cody, Cara and Clay. He will be greatly missed by his mother, Donnis Crawford...

Sep 10, 2013

Joan Marie Sapper, 75 of Canal Fulton died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013 at Gaslite Villa. Joan was born August 12, 1938 in Copley, Ohio to the late Paul G. and Ann (Burrige) Sapper. She was a resident of the Akron area most of her life, attended Whippledale School in Canton and was a member of SS Philip & James...

Sep 9, 2013

Deloise A. "Lois" Gerry, 74, formerly of Canal Fulton died Monday, Sept. 9, 2013 at The Inn at the University Village. Lois was born in West Virginia and had been a Canal Fulton area resident for more than 40 years. She was a graduate of Garfield High School and had been a lifelong homemaker and prayer warrior.. She was...

Sep 8, 2013

Anna Belle Garrett, 70 of North Lawrence died Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. Anna was a loving mother, grandmother, devoted wife and sister and enjoyed sewing, collecting wind chimes and scrapbooking pictures of her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Lloyd Garrett; sons, Scott Garrett, Robert (Luann) Garrett; Kevin Garrett and Allen Garrett; daughter, Renee...

Aug 6, 2013

Alvah "Glenn" Griffin, 84 of New Franklin (Manchester) passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at Summa Barberton Hospital after a long illness. Born May 8, 1929 in Oka, West Virginia (Calhoun County). As a young man he worked on the family sawmill with his dad and brother, Ralph. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He was...

Aug 1, 2013

Lois J. (Reeve) Rice, 83, formerly of Canal Fulton and Norton died Thursday, August 1, 2013. She was born in Peoria, Illinois and lived most of her adult life in Ohio. Lois lived for supporting her children and grandchildren in their sports and many other activities. She was an active member of HighPoint Christian Church, Clinton. She was preceded...

Jul 31, 2013

Nancy Colleen Semelsberger, age 74, of Massillon, Ohio passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 31, 2013. She was born May 7, 1939 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Orval and Mabel Paul. She spent many years working retail around the Canal Fulton and Massillon area and loved cooking, puzzles, and spending time with her family. She was a graduate...

Jul 26, 2013

Doris I. Reischman, (nee Mattingly) 84 of Clinton, Ohio, passed away Friday, July 26, 2013 at The Laurels of Massillon. Affectionately called Pinky, she loved all things Pink !! She worked 20 years at The Chapel Hill Retirement Community, prior to her retirement several years ago. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Rollie and Mary Theresa;...