Obituary Listing

Dec 25, 2010

Scott H. Wittman, 47 of Ft. Myers, Florida passed away, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010. He was born May 11, 1963 in Massillon to Cecil and Alice Wittman. Scott graduated from Northwest High School in 1981 and grew up in Canal Fulton, but moved to Ft. Myers in 1986. He worked for a construction company. He will be sadly missed...

Dec 24, 2010

Helen B. Chovan, 85 died Friday, Dec. 24, 2010. She was a retired school teacher. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Dan E. Chovan, and is survived by her son, Dan E. (Linda) Chovan, II; granddaughters, Rhonda (John) Mc Coy Nicole Chovan; 4 great grandchildren. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Final...

Dec 16, 2010

Lawrence Norman Fenn, 61, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010 at Affinity Medical Center, Massillon. Larry loved hunting, gardening and was always willing to give a helping hand. Larry joins the Lord in eternal peace and love at his side. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Norman (Bud) and Catherine (Baltrinic) Fenn and is survived by...

Dec 16, 2010

Roy M. Weidner, 94 of Canal Fulton died Thursday, Dec.16, 2010 at his home. Roy had been a resident of Canal Fulton since 1940, moved to Tappan Lake in 1980 and returned to Canal Fulton in 1998. He retired from Massillon Steel Castings as a foreman and was a self-employed pattern maker. He was a member of St. John...

Dec 14, 2010

Clara E. Gindlesberger, 81, is now dancing in heaven with the love of her life, Thurl, after four long years. She passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at Rose Lane Health Center. Clara was born in Millersburg, Ohio, but lived most of her life in the Canal Fulton area. She retired in 1994 from the Village of Canal...

Nov 30, 2010

Leonard D. Modugno, D.D.S., 58, of Jackson Twp., died suddenly Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010. He was born in Akron and lived most of his life in the Cuyahoga Falls area. He was a 1970 graduate of Walsh Jesuit High School, 1974 graduate of Miami University and a 1977 graduate of the Ohio State University College of Dentistry. After graduation,...

Nov 30, 2010

Carter Lawrence Lindeman, 3 months, went to heaven Tuesday, November 30,2010. Carter is survived by his parents, Todd and Stacie Lindeman; big brother, Nolan; big sister, Nina; and his triplet brothers, Coy and Colin; grandparents, George and Anna Calhoun and Ralph and Cynthia Lindeman; aunts and uncles, Todd Calhoun, Tamara and Joseph Fye, Tina and Michael Ifantiedes, Tabb and...

Nov 29, 2010

Russell B. "Sarge" Sherhag, II, 65, of Massillon, passed away Monday, Nov. 29, 2010. Sarge was born in Cincinnati and had lived in the Canal Fulton and Massillon areas most of his life. He was a 1963 graduate of Northwest High School, received his Bachelor's degree from the College of the Ozarks and his Master's degree from Mt. St....

Nov 20, 2010

Clarence "Clem" Hartman, 84, of Canal Fulton, died, Saturday, November 20, 2010. Clem was born in Doylestown and had been a longtime resident of Canal Fulton. He was an Army veteran of World War II, retired from Ohio Litho, Akron and was a member of SS. Philip & James Catholic Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and trips to Canada....

Oct 6, 1948

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Albert Marcus LeMessurier. Marc passed away suddenly at the age of 66. He was born October 6, 1948 in Pittsburgh, PA but grew up in Orchard Park, NY where he graduated from Orchard Park Central High in 1966. Marc also attended Hobart College in...

Jan 21, 1930

Vic was born in Clinton, Ohio, on January 21, 1930 to Zeffie and Nettie Fox. He left Canal Fulton High School in 1948 and joined the Marines. He was a Sergeant in the 1st Marine Division USMC 1948-1952. He was awarded several medals, Purple Heart, Bronze Star, National Defense, Presidential Unit Citation w/one star, Korean Service w/three stars, United...

Oct 9, 1927

Kathryn Fratt, 84 , born Oct.9,1927 at a small mining camp in Clarksburg, W. Va. to the late Giovannt (John) & Giovanna (Jenny) Fratt. Katy worked for G.C Murphy Stores for many years in Miami, Fla. and West Virginia and after retiring moved back to Akron in 1990, to be with family. After her health declined she moved to...

Dec 18, 1922

Theodore (Ted) Cruse was born in Ohio on December 18, 1922. Like all young men, Ted had dreams of an exciting career. His hopes of medical school, or being a pilot were hindered by his vision. However, he volunteered for the Navy during World War II and served as a Naval pharmacist mate, assisting in surgical operations. Ted went...

Jul 30, 0201

Norma Sue Hupp 59 died Thursday, July 30, 201 at Affinity Medical Center, Massillon.. She was born June 30, 1956 in Columbiana County to Ralph and Phyllis Irene (Verdin) Hupp. Norma lived at Mount Vernon Developmental Center for many years and moved to Echoing Ridge Residential Center in Canal Fulton on February 22, 2012. She worked at Community Connections...

Sally A. (Venables) Daywalt, 79 of Canal Fulton passed away peacefully after an extended illness. Sally was preceded in death by her parents Ira "Bailey" and Mary Hammer, her husbands, Robert Venables, Sr. and Charles Daywalt. She is survived by her children, Robert and Cathy Venables, Jr., and Leann and Dan Bucher; grandchildren, Amy and Kevin Lower, Robert and...

Jamesetta cried "Freedom!" and laid her burden down Sunday night. She was a true artist and the embodiment of strength and courage. No one could out work or out -give her. She had a big personality that included a love of the Steelers and OSU football. She was fiercely devoted to God and her family. She was preceded in...

As I sit here watching my mom spend her last days in the hospital, I know there will be no headlines when she passes, no news flashes, there won't even be a funeral. She won't have any statues dedicated to her or people speak on how if it wasn't for her medical cures would have never been found. My...

Nick's life instantaneously ended early Wednesday morning while driving home from work when his car lost control. Nick was an intense power lifter -- awe-inspiring, respected by all, but still a humble, gentle giant and friend to all. He had numerous special friends who were privileged to receive his love in their own individual way. This was displayed through...

William C. Slaven, 84, is now "...absent from the body, present with the Lord" (II Cor. 5:6-8). Born in Cass, West Virginia, he was the sixth child of John and Eleanor (Davis) Slaven. Bill, (aka "Wild Bill" and "The Mayor of Manchester"), moved to the Akron area in the 1950's, making Manchester his home in 1957. He...