Martha A. Killby

Martha A. Killby obituary

Martha A. Killby

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Martha Killby Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Arnold Funeral Home - Hartville on Nov. 24, 2025.

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Martha A. Killby, age 83, of Canton passed away Nov. 21st, 2025. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, OH November 3rd, 1942, to the late Harold and Elizabeth (Riegler) Frutschy. She was preceded in death by her Brother-in-Law Larry Linerode. A graduate of McKinley High School class of 1960; a U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran. Always willing to offer whatever she had to help anyone out. Any given day she could be seen wearing Minnie Mouse or heard yelling at the television while watching her beloved Buckeyes, Indians or Cavaliers. She was loved by many and will be missed by all.

She is survived by son's Kenneth (Ann) Killby Jr., Kevin (Kim) Killby; grandchildren Amber (Killby) Morrison, Brandon Killby, Andrew Killby, Tyler (Kendra) Killby, Laura (Mark) Lovell, Shawn (Chloe) Killby, Ashley (Malcolm) Noyes, Brittany (Cole) Morgan and 7 great grandchildren; her Sister Carol (Dan) Swank; Peggy (John) Mather; Sue Linerode; James (Kathy) Frutschy; Richard (Brenda) Frutschy; nieces and nephews and other special long-time friends and relatives.

Graveside service will be held December 6th @ 9:30 AM Forest Hills Cemetery Cleveland Ave.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held on December 6th at 11 AM St Paul's Community Christian Church 306 W Church St, East Canton

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Upcoming Events

Dec

6

Graveside service

9:30 a.m.

Forest Hills Cemetery (Cleveland Ave.)

Cleveland Ave.

Send Flowers