Johnnie D. (John) Hatfield went home to be with the Lord peacefully on September 20th. John Hatfield was a revered husband, father, grandfather ("papaw") and great grandfather. He was a hardworking military man, earning high honors in the Veteran's Hall of Fame (2015) for his service in the Army as a Nuclear Weapons Specialist. He also served his country in the National Guard. He was passionate about serving his community and did so as the President of the Canal Fulton Heritage Society and as a councilman and council president of Canal Fulton City Council. His contributions to Canal Fulton were too numerous to list. He is preceded in death by his parents Fowler S. and Eliza J. Hatfield,...

Gae Caldren Kesselring passed away on September 10, 2020 at the age of 93. She was born on February 25, 1927, to Herman and Nettie Caldren of Uniontown, Ohio. She was a graduate of Uniontown High School. She received bachelor's and master's degrees from Kent State University where she was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority. She was a member of The Chapel in Green. She was employed as a teacher at Brimfield Elementary School for 21 years, where she spent much of her career working with gifted children. Her husband of 67 years, Bruce Kesselring, passed away in 2016. She was also predeceased by her father, Herman Caldren, Sr., mother, Nettia Caldren, and brother, Herman...

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 people who make life better through extraordinary caring." Some examples of Jean's "extraordinary caring" include organizing a church team to adopt a refugee family from Laos, encouraging her small church family...

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 end she lost her life to addiction. We hope that she continues to help others in her death by raising awareness about this disease. She is no longer in pain and is a guardian angel that watches down on us from...

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 estate agent, 'Broker' and Business Manager at Hatfield Real Estate in Canal Fulton. One of David's passions was playing softball, coaching his daughters, and mentoring young athletes in all sports. David was an active member of the...

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", physics, math and computer science. Mr. Carney is preceded in death by his father, Harry. He is survived by loving wife, Nancy, son, Alan (Twanette Pinkerton) Carney, mother, Dorothy, brothers, Mark (Sherri) Carney, Donald (Janet) Carney and...

Clydie Dippel, 93, passed away August 19, 2019. She was born in West Jefferson, North Carolina to Jesse and Rhodie (nee Manuel) Lewis. She will forever be remembered as a loving mother, an excellent cook, especially her walleye fish dinners, Canadian fishing at their cabin and a very competitive card player. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Martin P. Dippel, son, Phil and seven siblings. She is survived by son, Mark (Jan) Dippel, daughters, Kathy (Jim) Baston, Marlene Keller and Renee (Brad) McKenney and brother, James Lewis, grandchildren, John (Kori) Dippel, Beth Dippel, Jimmy (Mandy) Baston, Amy (Jay) Cheney, Erin (Ronnie) Dinger, Ryan (Kristina) Baston, Traci (Matt)...

Cathe A Lawrentz, 69, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 with her family by her side following a long fight with cancer. Cathe grew up in the Akron area and graduated from Firestone High School. She spent over thirty years in the banking, mortgage closings and real estate title insurance industry. She is survived by loving husband of twenty five years, Keith, sister, Denise Skeens, her children, David M. (Laurie) Woodyard and Tanya M. (Bill) Swann, grandchildren, Matthew Woodyard, (Amanda) Bailey Woodyard and Madison Swann, great grandchildren, Gus Woodyard and Penny Watts and nephew, Daniel (Stephanie) Skeens. She is preceded in death by her parents, Cathleen and William Meade,...

Robert M Sloan, 90, passed away Sunday at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. He was born in Akron, Ohio to Yale and Ruth (nee Mitchell) Sloan. He started with Goodyear Aerospace in 1952 and stayed until his retirement in 1989. Bob played on North High Schools state championship basketball team, played basketball for the Army and also the Goodyear Wingfoots. Mr. Sloan was preceded in death by his loving wife, Shirley Ann in 2013 and by five sisters. He is survived by son, John (Kathy) Sloan, grandchildren, Michelle (Steve) Yacono and Melissa Sloan Lauer, great grandchildren, Patiance Sloan, Luke and Grace Yacono and sister, Carol (Don) Smith, many nieces, nephews, many friends and special...

Dortha R. Kovalchik, 91, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Pebble Creek nursing facility. She was born in Los Angeles, California to Dewitt and Ethel (nee Hefflefinger) Brunswick and has been a lifelong Akron area resident. She spent many winters in Fort Myers, FL enjoying the warmth and sunshine. Dortha is preceded in death by husband, Richard, sister, Edith Shaw, and brothers, William and John Brunswick. She is survived by daughters, Kathleen (Larry) Hout and Pamela Kovalchik, grandchildren, Benjamin (Crystal) Ake and Joshua Ake, great-grandchildren, Isabella, Avonlea, Allorah and Adelle, several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be Monday,...

Gloria Ann Quayle, age 90, passed away peacefully January 23, 2019 at her home overlooking the Portage Lakes channel. She lived her entire life in the house where she was born to Walter & Elizabeth Quayle on October 10, 1928. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, and sister Barbara. Gloria was educated at the University of Akron and became an elementary teacher for the Akron Public Schools. She retired from Firestone Park Elementary School after many years of helping children learn the '3 R's'. After retirement, she volunteered at Children's Hospital, participated in a book club, and helped the church in various capacities. She was a member at Crossroads Bible...

David M. Solomon, a devoted and loving husband and father, died peacefully at home on September 17, 2018 after a long illness. His wife and children were by his side. David was born November 12, 1944 in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the beloved husband of Eileen (Steinbeck), and father to David M. Solomon II and Gina Marie Solomon. He is also survived by his sister, Dorothy Ann Behm (the late Robert). He was preceded in death by his parents, Mae (Valentino) and Harry Solomon, and sister Mary Jane Hallow. He will always be remembered for his kindness and integrity. He will be missed dearly by many, but family and friends may take comfort in honoring a life well lived. Funeral services will be...

Nicholas Aloysius Nero Jr. Feb. 9, 1931 - Sept. 16, 2018 Our patriarch and patriot died peacefully surrounded by family, as he had wished, at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster. Born in Cleveland to Beatrice and Nicholas Nero, Sr. Nick grew up on the family farm in Brecksville. A naval aviator and a Colonel in the Army Reserves, he loved his country and displayed the flag at every opportunity. Nick was elected one of the youngest Ohio State Senators while a political science major at Kent State University. He married Nancy Darmstatter of Brecksville, raised seven children; later divorced. He married Maureen Keegan and had one last child. As a realtor and broker, Nick built,...

New Franklin-Wajeana Partsch, 72, passed away June 19, 2018 at Summa Akron City Hospital. She was born in Akron, Ohio to Harvey and Norma (nee Spradling) Watson. She retired from Coventry schools as a lunch and bus aid for students with special needs. Jeana, as she was known by, is survived by her loving husband, Jeff, sisters, Sheila (Bob) Haby and Kris (Paul) Hahn and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Friday at 4 p.m. at House of Eberhardt Funeral Home, 472 W. Turkeyfoot Lake Rd. (Rt. 619) Portage Lakes. Family and friends will be received Friday from 2 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Family and friends are encouraged to participate in...