All Obituaries

On March 20, 2020, we said goodbye to our beautiful, wonderful momma, age 91, due to issues related to her heart.  She is finally free from all the physical pain her body has been in over the last 12 years and is now in heaven with our dad. She leaves behind to cherish her memories two daughters, one son-in-law, one sister, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Mom, we will always love you and miss you every single day of our lives.  Thank you for all of...

Born on August 11, 1937, in Akron to Karl and Helen Gravesmill, Jean graduated at age 16 from Buchtel High School where she proudly served as the head majorette. Four years later, she graduated from The University of Akron with a degree in Education (Home Economics). In Akron, Oshkosh (Wisconsin), Coshocton, Cortland, and the other communities in which she lived, Jean was a tireless volunteer and, in 2007, was named one of the Community Stars in Trumbull County, awarded to “ordinary...

Franklin Roy Ganoe passed away on February 15, 2020 at the age of 87 at Manor Care Nursing Home in Barberton, Ohio. Franklin was born April 11, 1932 in Kerrmoor, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania and resided in both Gipsy and Cherry Tree, Indiana County, Pennsylvania before moving to Akron, Ohio in 1960.  Franklin is survived by his wife of sixty years Sara J. Ganoe, son Barry L. Ganoe and daughter-in-law Sharon A. Ganoe.  He is also survived by his favorite “granddogs”...

Helga Anna Elisabeth Hennze Dengler passed peacefully at the age of 89.  She was surrounded by family as she met Jesus just before Christmas , December 22, 2019. Born and raised in Friedrichsfeld-Mannheim Germany in 1930.  After World War II, she met the love of her life, Robert Dengler,  as they worked together in the US post office in Germany.  Loads of red tape followed, but she and Robert eventually married and moved to America in 1951.  She was devoted to a...

James B. Markel was born on December 17, 1956, and was called to paradise on December 8, 2019.  James was the son of the late Stephen and Helen Markel.  He was a very proud graduate of St. Sebastian, Archbishop Hoban, and Akron University.  He enjoyed working as an outstanding salesman in the food industry for many years and traveled the world making many lifelong friends.  He loved boats, cars, fishing, classic rock, a good laugh, sharing stories, helping his fellow man,...

Brittany M Green, 31, passed away Saturday, November 16 at Barberton Summa Hospital. She was born in Barberton, Ohio to Mark J and Nora C (nee Hughes) Green and graduated from Coventry High school class of 2006. She was a proud member of AA and often led meetings.  Brittany was a kind, generous person who was always willing to help others and has helped change many people with their recovery. She didn't know a stranger. Brittany was a unicorn. She was a fighter and strong but in the...

Melanie “LYNN” Mull, 56, passed away Nov. 4, 2019. Melanie was born in Akron and lived in the area all her life. Melanie is preceded in death by her father, Hubert C. Ferguson.  She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Keith; children, Tiffaney (Kevin) Collins, Bryan and Bobbi Mull; grandchildren, Mackenzie, Briana, Jacob, Alyson, Jon, and Abby; mother, Loretta (Albright) Ferguson; brother, Lonnie (Crystal) Ferguson;  sister, Tina (Rick) Starosto.  Funeral...

Born May 7, 1933, passed away October 12, 2019 in the arms of her daughter Diana.  She was born in Clay County W.Va and lived most of her adult life in Barberton, Akron and Norton Ohio. Nettie struggled with dementia, parkinson's, lung and bladder cancer  for the last four years.   She was a fighter and everyone loved her. She was preceded in death by her husband Duane, her Mother and Father, and 12 siblings. She is survived by daughters Diana (Edd Hiner), Debbie (Perry)...

David A. Hatfield, 53 of Canal Fulton, passed away peacefully with family and friends present on September 20th.   Born May 25, 1966, David was a life-long resident of Canal Fulton, Ohio.  A 1984 graduate of Northwest High School, David was an avid sports fan where he excelled in athletics.   David attended College of the Cumberlands (Cumberland College) in Williamsburg, KY and graduated with a degree in Business.   For the past 35 years David served as a real...

Craig A Carney, 73, passed away August 23, 2019 at Pebble Creek Nursing Home.  He was born in Waterbury, Connecticut to Harry A and Dorothy R (nee Furman) Carney. He retired from the Manchester School District with thirty five years of dedicated service.  He graduated from Conneaut High School and attended Mt. Union and the University of Akron and held a Masters in Earth Science.  While at Manchester he taught “Power of the Pen”, “Odyssey of the Mind”,...