Obituary Listing

Mar 6, 2025

Merrillie A. Kessler, 82 of Canal Fulton, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025. She was born August 21, 1942 in Akron to the late John and Margaret (Cerra) Hagenbush, had been a Canal Fulton resident since 1968 and worked for various Vet Clinics in the area. Merrillie loved her dachshunds and dog sitting. She was an avid gardener and...

Mar 5, 2025

Maureen M. Papp, 76 of Manchester, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025. A life resident of Manchester, she was born November 7, 1948 to the late Harry and Evelyn (Chambers) Harget, graduated from Manchester High School in 1966 and retired from Gardner Insurance after 25 years of service.

Maureen enjoyed crafting, reading, traveling, crossword puzzles and going...

Mar 3, 2025

On March 3rd, the world lost the great Denise Lindeman, known to all as Neesee.

Daughter of the late Howard Lindeman and Gretchen Casey, Sister of Kirk (Jo Ann), Eric (Dena), and Troy (Bradley), sister-in-law to Lisa, aunt to Patrick (Christine), Derek (Sarah), Tristen (Ariana), Jake (Mollie), Brayden (Reagan), and Alayna (Zac), great aunt to Benjamin and...

Mar 2, 2025

Jane E. Collins, 85, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025. Born August 7, 1939 in Akron to the late Paul and Doris McGarry; Jane was a member of the former St. George Catholic Church in Clinton and retired from Barberton Hospital.

Jane loved writing, music and sports, especially Notre Dame Football. She was a selfless, caring and...

Mar 1, 2025

Lisa A. Gohlke, 59, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025. Born November 19, 1965 in Barberton to the late Larry Sr. and Patricia (Michaels) Grey; she had been a Clinton/Canal Fulton area resident all of her life.

Lisa enjoyed crocheting, reading and playing euchre.

Lisa is survived by her husband, Jeff Gohlke; children, Joel (Kristy)...

Feb 28, 2025

Connie Barnby, of Canton, Ohio passed away on Friday, February 28th, surrounded by family. She often enjoyed spending her time with friends and family, cooking, camping or a good day at the casino.

Connie is preceded in death by Art Barnby, her husband of 54 years. She is survived by her three sons and their partners, Scott...

Feb 22, 2025

Mildred E. (Bunch) Reed (nee Smilek), age 91, died Saturday, February 22, 2025. Millie was born May 6, 1933 in Akron and had lived in Coventry Twp. since 1936. She was a graduate of Coventry High School and received a Bachelor of Music Education from Baldwin-Wallace College and a Master of Education from Kent State University. She was a...

Feb 21, 2025

Elizabeth Jane (Carmany) Hudkins, 91, passed after a short unexpected illness on February 21, 2025.

Jane was born and raised in Manchester (New Franklin), Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years Wayne; brothers John, Harry, Robert, William, Bruce and Thomas (whom she thought of as a little brother) and parents...

Feb 20, 2025

Bruce Mahaffey Speakman of Canal Fulton, a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully late in the evening on February 20, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on December 24, 1942, in Massillon, Ohio, to James and Dorothy Speakman, Bruce lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication to his family and...

Feb 10, 2025

Terry D. Neitz, 81 of Canal Fulton, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025 at home surrounded by family. He was born June 8, 1943 in Akron to the late Henry and Goldie (St. Clair) Neitz and retired from the City of Akron after 30 years of service. Terry enjoyed bowling, playing horseshoes, and lottery scratch offs. Most importantly Terry...

Feb 10, 2025

Sandra Jeanne Kyer (nee Drinkard)

Sandra (Sandi) Jeanne Kyer, aged 78, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away Monday, February 10, 2025.

Sandi was the eldest of 5 children, born March 12, 1946 in Akron, Ohio, to the late Neil and Jeanne (Lusby) Drinkard. She was a 1964 graduate of Springfield High School, where she was...

Feb 6, 2025

Danny J. Wilson, 77, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025. He was born August 14, 1947 in Akron to the late Ed and Anne Wilson. Danny was a proud US Marine Corps veteran having served two tours in Vietnam. Danny retired from Ohio Bus Sales after many years of service and was a member of the American Legion Post...

Feb 5, 2025

Richard L. Robinson, 93 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025. The oldest of 12 children, he was born February 6, 1931 to the late Cody and Audra (Boggs) Robinson. Richard was a proud US Army veteran having served in Korea. He retired from Goodyear after 42 years of service and enjoyed watching NASCAR.

In...

Jan 29, 2025

James R. Schuckert, 79 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025. When you say, "self-made man", you think of Jim Schuckert.  Hard work, dedication, boldness, and humor all helped Jim build and create a life that defied the odds.  From sheet metal work and learning the heating and cooling trade to pool hustling to make money for...

Jan 28, 2025

Judith D. Lawrence, 83 of Massillon passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025. She was born August 17, 1941 in Orrville to the late Harry and Gloine (Nolt) Eschliman and was a lifelong area resident. Judith earned a master's degree in education and retired from Clinton Elementary in the Northwest School District. She was an avid reader and enjoyed getting...

Jan 28, 2025

Daniel R. Decker, 54 of Canal Fulton, Ohio, passed away at this home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on February 20, 1970 in Canton, Ohio. Dan was a graduate of Jackson High School and employed with the Stark County Sanitary Engineers for 22 years. He was a loving husband, proud father who especially enjoyed watching...

Jan 28, 2025

Barbara J. Newman, 83 of Doylestown, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, January 28, 2025. She was born April 23, 1941 in Barberton to the late James and Elsie Paterson and had been a lifelong area resident. She retired from Manchester Tool after many years of service. Barbara enjoyed bowling, ice cream and going to the beach....

Jan 27, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Palmer Duncan, 68 of Clinton, passed away January 27, 2025. Born February 10,1956 to the late Ralph and Grace Palmer.  She was a life-long resident of Clinton.  Mary was a 1975 graduate of Northwest High School and held an associate's degree in social work from the University of Akron.  Mary had a love for people and especially...

Jan 26, 2025

William H. Engel, 82 of Canal Fulton, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025. He was born February 18, 1942 in Bronx, NY to the late Robert and Kate (Eells) Engel and grew up in Ridgewood, NJ. It is here that his lifelong love of trains began. The Ho-Ho-Kus Train Station was behind his childhood home. Bill graduated from Ridgewood...

Jan 24, 2025

Jack Ray Manda

2/2/1950-1/24/2025

Jack Ray Manda, age 74, passed away peacefully on Friday January 24, 2025 at his home. He was a graduate of Northwest High School and served in the United States Navy, where he served on the USS Courtney Battleship.  He retired from The Timken Company after 22 years of service.  Jack...