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Grace O. Lingelbach

Grace O. Lingelbach

Jun 25, 2022

Grace O. Lingelbach, 88, passed away peacefully June 25, 2022. Born in Frametown, WV to Cecil and Nellie (Barr) James, she resided in Tallmadge, OH all of her adult life. Grace enjoyed walking in the Summit County Metro Parks with her friend Dorothy, hiking, caring for her birds as well as other animals, watching NASCAR, cooking, baking and spending time...

Emma J. Payne-Blackmon

Emma J. Payne-Blackmon

Jun 24, 2022

Emma J. Payne-Blackmon, age 71 of Akron passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022 at her home. She was born in Hazard, KY on June 7, 1951 to the late Albert and Thelma {Baker} Payne.In addition to her parents, Emma was preceded in death by her siblings Marcus Payne, Gilda Payne and Margo Payne-Carey.Emma will always be loved by her...

Bruce Clifford Reed Jr

Bruce Clifford Reed Jr

Jun 23, 2022

Bruce Clifford Reed Jr., "Skip", age 69 of Mogadore, Ohio, died on June 23, 2022 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 24, 1953 in Lakewood, Ohio, the son of the late Bruce Clifford and Carol Ann (nee Prasse) Reed Sr.Skip was a retired computer consultant from ATT. He was also an umpire for the Summit County Youth...

Nancy Ranae Loughney

Nancy Ranae Loughney

Jun 23, 2022

Nancy Ranae Loughney, 52, passed away June 23, 2022 following a lengthy illness. Born in Akron, Ohio to Verlin and Julia (Greathouse) Talkington, she was a lifelong area resident. Nancy enjoyed reading, crocheting, scrapbooking, watching her soaps, Christian rock, weekly Bible study with friends and spending time with her family.Preceded in death by her parents, Nancy will be sadly missed...

Edgar Lee Weigand

Edgar Lee Weigand

Jun 21, 2022

Edgar Lee "Ed" Weigand, age 85 of Mogadore passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. He was born in Proctor, WV on July 14, 1936 to the late Louis and Berneda {Klug} Weigand.In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his brother Howard "Hap" Weigand. Ed will always be loved by his wife of...

Alfreda Mary Pierce

Alfreda Mary Pierce

Jun 20, 2022

Alfreda Mary Pierce, 89, passed away June 20, 2022 after a brief illness. Born in Massillon, Ohio to Clarence and Mary (Hoover) Rohr, she resided in the Akron area most of her adult life. Freda belonged to St. Matthew Church, where she enjoyed making rosaries. Freda also liked watching football on TV, donating to many charities and spending time with...

Randall Wade Decker

Randall Wade Decker

Jun 20, 2022

Randall Wade Decker, "Randy", age 70 of Niles, Ohio, died on Monday, June 20, 2022.He was born on July 8, 1951 in Akron, Ohio, the son of the late Chester and Helen (nee Trimble) Decker. Randy enjoyed fishing, hunting, was a pool shark and he liked gambling on the horses. Randy had a great faith in the Lord Jesus. Survivors...

Carlos Edward"Red" King

Carlos Edward"Red" King

Jun 20, 2022

Carlos Edward "Red" King passed from this earth on 6/20/2022, having lived to the age of 95 years old.He was a devoted husband, father, friend, World War II Veteran, and a Mason. He was married to his wife Adrienne for 54 years, who preceded him in death. He was a father of Michael King (Barbara) and Michelle Quiros (Miguel); grandfather...

Loraine A Armes

Loraine A Armes

Jun 18, 2022

Loraine A. Armes, 77, passed away at home with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer on June 18, 2022. She was born on December 9, 1944 the daughter of the late Clarence and Viola Jamison. She was a woman of faith and was a member of Calvary Gospel Temple. She enjoyed having bible study and...

Earl Hubert Anderson

Earl Hubert Anderson

Jun 17, 2022

Earl Hubert Anderson, 92, of Cuyahoga Falls, was called home to be with the Lord on June 17, 2022. Earl was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on December 7, 1929. He proudly served in the U.S. Army as an MP, while stationed in France during the Korean War. Earl retired from Chase Brass and Copper Company after over 30 years of...

Michelle Diane Hoover

Michelle Diane Hoover

Jun 17, 2022

Michelle Diane Hoover, "Shell", age 61 of Akron, Ohio, died on June 17, 2022 at Hickory Ridge Care Center. She was born in Akron on April 29, 1961, the daughter of the late John Nicholas and Esther Lucille (nee Smay) Smith. Michelle loved the outdoors and was a terrific artist. She worked in various positions throughout her life, such as...

Scott Beal

Scott Beal

Jun 16, 2022

Scott Beal passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 16, 2022. Scott wore many hats in life but his favorites were those of a loving husband, father and church elder.Scott was a proud graduate of Central-Hower High School. He loved the Lord, his God, with everything in him. Growing up and into adulthood, he was a long-standing member of Central Baptist...

Nancy Elizabeth Ropchock

Nancy Elizabeth Ropchock

Jun 15, 2022

Nancy Elizabeth Ropchock, age 76 of Akron joined her husband Francis in Heaven on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. She was born in Alverda, PA on November, 22, 1945, a daughter of the late Jacob and Elizabeth {James} O'Brien. In addition to her parents and husband, Francis, Nancy was preceded in death by 7 brothers and 1 sister.Nancy will always be...

Louise Logan

Louise Logan

Jun 15, 2022

Louise Logan, "Grandma Logan", age 82 of New Franklin, Ohio, died on June 15, 2022 at her home. She was born on February 5, 1940 in Chillicothe, Ohio, the daughter of the late James and Margaret (nee Reese) Dodrill. Grandma Logan was a homemaker, taking care of her family and providing for them. Her greatest joy was her family. Everything...

Beverly Ann Phillips

Beverly Ann Phillips

Jun 15, 2022

Beverly Phillips (nee Buser) of Tallmadge, Ohio, died on June 15, 2022 from ALS at the age of 63.Beverly was the daughter of the late Arnold S. and Mary Lou (nee Armbruster) Buser. She grew up in Akron and graduated from Akron East High School in 1977. Beverly leaves her loving family, devoted husband of 30 years, David B. Phillips;...

Beverly J. Davis

Beverly J. Davis

Jun 15, 2022

Beverly J. Davis (Frentzel), 66, of Canton passed away at her home on June 15th with her family, after a long, courageous battle with breast cancer. She will be deeply missed by her daughters, Angela Young (Davis) of Canton; Kristy Davis of Newton Falls; Special Grandson and honorary son, Brendan Davis; grandchildren, Norah and Carter Young. Bev is preceded in...

Billye Jo Summers

Billye Jo Summers

Jun 14, 2022

Billye Jo Summers, 79, passed away peacefully June 14, 2022. Born in Cookeville, Tennessee, she resided in the Akron, Ohio area most of her life. Billy Jo enjoyed crossword puzzles, watching game shows and sewing. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Charlean Buesch; parents, Cecil and Vera (Franklin) Jackson. Billye Jo will be sadly missed by her children,...

Thom Lee Fleming Jr

Thom Lee Fleming Jr

Jun 14, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Thom "TJ" Lee Fleming Jr. 33 years old, announces that he tragically passed away Tuesday June 14th, 2022 from an aggressive form of leukemia. He was born on January 17, 1989, the son of Jody Lynn Fleming (nee Sleeth) of Akron and the late Thom Lee Fleming Sr.He attended Akron City...

Ethel Louise James

Ethel Louise James

Jun 14, 2022

Ethel Louise James, 76, passed away peacefully at home on June 14th, 2022. Born in Akron, Ohio to George and Lillie Mae (Blaum) Johnson, she was a lifelong resident. She was a member of the Akron Free Will Baptist Church. Ethel was a very religious woman who enjoyed playing the piano, chatting with her Best Friend Pam Lakatos, and spending...

Betty Lee Ross

Betty Lee Ross

Jun 14, 2022

We share with heavy hearts that our mom, Betty Lee (Thomas) Ross, 88, passed away peacefully June 14, 2022, with her son by her side. Mom fell at home Tuesday, June 7th, and fractured her lower left leg, the same leg in the past two years that had a femur break and hip fracture. Mom also dealt with COVID from...

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