Susan Grace (Covert) Chappelear
Oct 12, 2024
Susan Grace (Covert) Chappelear, 76, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024. Born March 8, 1948 to the late Carl and Bette Covert, she was a 1966 graduate of Green High School and retired from Wells Fargo after 33 years of service.
Susan loved her dogs and was the best doggy mom ever. She was a member of...
Vicki Lynn Criswell
Oct 11, 2024
Vicki Lynn Criswell, age 60, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024. Vicki was born on April 8, 1964 to Louis and Donna Carter. She graduated from Timken Senior High School. Vicki had a very good sense of humor. She enjoyed her cat and loved eating at Canal Grille. She loved keeping in touch with people through Facebook and...
Mary Margaret Fals
Oct 5, 2024
Mary M. Fals was born on November 18, 1947 to Robert J. and Martha M. (Faber) Fals. Her brothers are Dale R. Fals (deceased) and brother Robert D. Fals of North Lawrence. Her education includes graduating from Tuslaw High School in 1965, graduating from Kent State University in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Teaching, graduate from...
Theresa Kay (Hickman) Smith
Oct 4, 2024
Theresa Kay (Hickman) Smith went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 4, 2024. After a four-year battle with meningioma brain tumors, Theresa is at peace. Theresa was born on November 22, 1947, in Harrisville, West Virginia to Bernard and Mary Christine (Layfield) Hickman. She graduated from Zanesville High School, served her family for many years...
Clarence "Dub" V. Benson, Jr.
Oct 2, 2024
Clarence "Dub" V. Benson, Jr., 79 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024. He was born August 17, 1945 to the late Clarence Sr. and Norma (Sander) of North Lawrence. Dub served four years in the US Army, was self-emplyed doing woodworking as well as employed at Timken. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed working outdoors...
Gary Gard Grover
Oct 1, 2024
Gary Gard Grover, age 77, from Canton, Ohio, passed away in the company of family on October 1, 2024, at 3:05 pm.
Gary was preceded in death with his parents George Runyon Grover and Ione Mae Salabank Grover, wife of 15 years, Enora Irene Grover. He is survived by brothers: James (Jim) Dennis Grover and George Kimberly...
Jill Joan (Johanning) Carnes
Sep 28, 2024
Jill J. (Johanning) Carnes, age 73, of Canal Fulton, passed away peacefully on Sept. 28, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, granny and friend.
Jill had a very kind, loving, gentle and generous heart.
Born on July 4th, 1951 to Walter and Betty, she graduated from...
Dianne Lee (Gopp) Schilling
Sep 28, 2024
Dianne Lee (Gopp) Schilling, born March 14, 1940, went to join her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, her beloved husband Bob, her son Jeff, brother Donald, and sister Carolyn who preceded her, on September 28, 2024 after a short illness. Dianne was the daughter of the late Donald and Mildred Gopp of Dover. She is the sister of Margene...
David Paul Ganyard
Sep 26, 2024
David Paul Ganyard, 56, of Massillon, Ohio, passed from this life unexpectedly on September 26, 2024. He was born June 16, 1968. Dave graduated from Northwest High School, Canal Fulton in June 1986. He graduated from diesel college in Troy, Ohio and was employed as a diesel mechanic in Troy and later in Akron when he moved back to...
W. Gail (Triplett) Hare
Sep 21, 2024
Wanda Gail Hare, 83, passed away on Sept. 21, 2024 at Chapel Hill Community. She was born July 3, 1941 in Widen, WV to the late Benjamin C. and Glada H. (Hamrick) Triplett. Growing up she lived in WV, PA and OH and was a Canal Fulton resident for the past 51 years. Gail had a great love of...
Sheila Sheehan Cifoni
Sep 17, 2024
Sheila Cifoni, 81, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away September 17th. Sheila was born January 4, 1943, to David and Mary (McWhinnie) Sheehan in Wilmington, Delaware. After graduating from Conrad High School, she attended Goldy-Beacom College and began her secretarial career at Oak Grove Elementary. She relocated to Akron, Ohio with her husband in the mid-1960s as he began...
Susan L. Stafford
Sep 16, 2024
Susan L. Stafford, age 81, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, September 16, 2024. Susan was preceded in death by parents Harry and Ferne Williams, and sisters Linda Williams and Joan Horner. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years Edward "Bud" Stafford, children Michael E. Stafford, Leslie Anderson, and David (Shelly) Stafford, grandchildren Emily...
Robert Willis Downs
Sep 10, 2024
Robert Willis Downs, 95; passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. He was born in Barberton to the late Joseph and Ethel Downs. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Robert was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He retired from Bridgestone after 30 years of service. In retirement he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and everything about...
William "Bill" Ronald Wittman, Jr.
Sep 4, 2024
William "Bill" Wittman, Jr, age 81; passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Bill worked in sales for BF Goodrich and later Sparks Belting. His life revolved around his beloved children, grandchildren, and the farm. They resided in Lawrence Township for 61 years. Bill loved vacationing with his family, especially during their numerous trips to Myrtle Beach. He enjoyed...
Aileen Nellie Neidert
Aug 26, 2024
Aileen N. Neidert, of Canton, Ohio, passed away August 26, 2024, at the age of 94 following a life well-lived and enjoyed. She was born February 25, 1930, in Akron, OH to Andrew and Nellie (Prescher) Neidert and graduated from Garfield High. With an adventurous spirit, Aileen moved to San Francisco in 1963 where she was employed by Bechtel...
Esther Anne Wittman
Aug 22, 2024
Esther Anne Wittman, age 82; passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2024 after a short illness. Esther was a proud registered nurse who served Massillon and the surrounding areas for 42 years. Her life revolved around her beloved children, grandchildren, and the farm they resided on in Lawrence Township that has been in their family for over 82...
Brenda Kay Carmany
Aug 15, 2024
Brenda Kay Carmany, age 63, of Dallas, Georgia passed away August 15, 2024. A vibrant and beloved member of the community, Brenda was born on July 6, 1961, in Barberton, Ohio, the daughter of the late James N. Carmany, Sr., and Mary J. Williams Carmany. Brenda grew up in Manchester and was a 1981 graduate of Coventry High School....
Mary Lou "Judi" Rudersmith
Aug 14, 2024
On August 14, of last year, Mary Lou "Judi" Rudersmith, 73, rounded third and headed for home. Born in the Bronx on November 9, 1950, to Theresa (Bruen) and Robert Beck, Judi grew up in the shadow of two older brothers, and the old Yankee Stadium. Besides becoming a lifelong New York Yankees fanatic, she fell in love with...
Daniel Lee Bradford
Aug 14, 2024
Daniel Bradford, 61, was born on February 27th, 1963. He took his eternal rest on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. He leaves behind his wife Jennifer, her three children and his grandchildren with whom he had a very strong step-in relationship with. He was always there without hesitation when you needed him. He loved family and holiday gatherings. He was...
Randal "Sam" W. Schaer
Aug 12, 2024
Randal William "Sam" Schaer
November 13, 1960- August 12, 2024
One of Bowdil's finest went home to his mom, dad, sister and brother on August 12, 2024. Known by most as the "Grave Digger" he owned and operated his family business of Schaer Excavating since 2001. Sam was a lifelong resident of North Lawrence (Bowdil),...
