James Lee Eskew
Nov 14, 2013
James Lee Eskew, 54 of Jackson Township died Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013 at Affinity Medical Center, Massillon.. He was born January 19, 1959 in Massillon and had been a life resident of the area. He was a 1977 graduate of Northwest High School and a dedicated employee at Crown Cork and Seal. James enjoyed vacationing at the...
Nannie Marie Dunn
Nov 7, 2013
Nannie Marie Dunn, 90 of Canal Fulton formerly of Akron, died Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013. She is survived by her sons, Donald Baker and Curtis Baker; daughters, Carilyn Lucas and Judy Blankenship; grandchildren, great grandchildren; sisters, Esther and Sylvie and brother, Paul. A Graveside Service will be held THURSDAY, 2 p.m. at Newmans Creek Cemetery, 14411 Orrville Street, North...
Armond D. Gwinn
Nov 5, 2013
Armond D. Gwinn, 81 went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jim and is survived by his wife Irene; sons, Gary (Renee) and Brad (Christine) and daughter, Ardath (Tim) Shmigal; 8 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and two sisters, Midge and Regina. Private Services for the...
Laurie Lee Steese
Nov 4, 2013
Laurie Lee Steese, 60, died Monday, November 4th, 2013 at her sister's home in Navarre. Born in Akron, she had been a resident of Wadsworth for over 20 years and most recently lived in Dalton, Ohio. She worked many years as a secretary as well as a realtor. She graduated with honors in May 1998 from the University of...
Matthew Alan Butti
Nov 4, 2013
Matthew Alan Butti, 54, of Canal Fulton, went to be with his Lord suddenly on November 4, 2013. Born in Wadsworth, Ohio, he graduated from Wadsworth High School in 1977. He was a graduate of University of Colorado Boulder 1993 with a BS in Pharmacy and worked for Aultman Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents James...
Thane S. Smith
Nov 2, 2013
Thane S. Smith, 54 of Clinton passed away Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. Thane was born September 23, 1959 in Akron to the late William and Virginia (Boyd) Smith. A 1978 graduate of Revere High School, he worked for Lincoln Electric.. He is survived by his wife, Robbyn Smith; daughters, Kelsey and Megan; sisters, Lynn Van Lowe and her...
John "Jack" Hathaway
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...
Margaret G. Wilson
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...
Jean C. Swigart
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...
James "Shorty" Messner
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...
Cynthia S. Upholzer
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...
Lawrence D. Shaffer
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...
Albert Francis Brooks
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...
Michael G. Cuckler
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...
Robert Donald Gregg
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...
Mary Alice Cheney
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...
Paul George
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...
Wesley W. First, Sr
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...
Charles Chad Crawford
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...
Joan Marie Sapper
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...
