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Logan Allen Johnson
Aug 20, 2024
Logan Allen Johnson, age 26, of Akron, passed away tragically and unexpectedly on August 20, 2024. He was born on May 11, 1998 to Jeff and Gina (nee Smith) Johnson in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from Waterloo High School in 2016. He spent his last two years of high school at Maplewood Career Center where he obtained an autobody certificate.
Logan...
David S. Green
Aug 19, 2024
David Scott Green
David died unexpectedly on August 19, 2024 at Summa Hospital in Akron, OH at the age of 61.
David is survived by his mother, Eva Mae Green; siblings, Anita Felton, Arthur Lee Green, Jennifer (Byron) Lewis, Judith (Anthony) Banks, Nathaniel Green and Henry Lee (Tammy Benson) Green. David had two best friends, Timothy Hall and Gregory Griffin. David leaves...
Mary Ann Graves
Aug 19, 2024
Mary Ann Graves, 83, of Akron, passed away on August 19, 2024. She was born on February 12, 1941 the daughter of the late Wallace and Edith Phillips of Buffalo, NY. She was a woman of faith and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Brunswick, MD and Silverdale Baptist Church of Silverdale , WA. Mary Ann was...
Mary Jane Brannon
Aug 19, 2024
Mary Jane Brannon, age 90, of Akron, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024 at The Village of St. Edward at Green. She was born on August 5, 1934 to the late John and Frances Smrekar in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from Hower Vocational School in Akron, Ohio.
Mary Jane retired as a cosmetologist teacher from Theodore Roosevelt High School in...
Shannon A. Cox
Aug 18, 2024
"Together Again"
Shannon A. Cox, 73, of Akron, passed away on August 18, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. She was an avid Cleveland baseball fan and loved gardening, camping, golfing, bowling, playing cards, and crafting. She was designated "The Light Lady" by her late husband and recognized as such by family, friends, and neighbors due to her penchant for illuminating holiday...
Ray Thompson
Aug 17, 2024
Homer "Ray" Thompson, 72, of Akron, passed away on August 17, 2024. Born on February 3, 1952 to the late Gilbert "Mack" and Martha {McDonald} Thompson.
Ray is survived by his son Brian Thompson; granddaughters Madison and Marilyn Thompson; grandson Brycen Thompson; sisters Shirley Gomez and Karen Saxe; nephews Mike, Todd and Chad Gomez; nieces Leslie Smith and Tracye Lanham; great-nephews...
Daniel "DJ" Lichtenberger
Aug 17, 2024
Daniel F. Lichtenberger Jr, age 31, passed away on August 17th, 2024. His death was sudden and tragic. Dj was a graduate of Tallmadge High School in Summit County, where he was in Show Choir. After graduating, his first job was at Macy’s in the women’s shoe department. He adored this job more than anyone would think. He later started...
Larry Johnston Sr.
Aug 17, 2024
Larry Johnston Sr., 77, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on August 17, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with lymphoma. He was born on December 16, 1946 to the late Stephen and Evelyn {Neville} Johnston.
In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his granddaughter Krystle Irene Johnston and his siblings.
Larry is survived by his beloved wife...
Tracy L. Harvey
Aug 16, 2024
Tracy L. Harvey, 54, of Akron, passed away on August 16, 2024. She was born on September 27, 1969 the daughter of the late Ronald and Regina L. (Sinder) Heckert. Tracy lived part of her childhood in Florida, and then moved to Ohio where she spent most of her life in Ravenna and Akron. She and her husband, Brad, ran...
John Edward Dotson
Aug 16, 2024
Following a steady stream of visiting family and friends from near and far, John Dotson passed away on August 16, 2024, at the age of 58, after a brief battle with lung cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family as his soul departed for heaven.
John’s death is mourned by so many as he was loved by everyone whose path...
Karen A. Crabtree
Aug 16, 2024
Karen A. Crabtree, 75, of Akron, passed away on August 16, 2024. She was born on June 23, 1949 to the late Donald and Deloris {Dyke} Hereford.
In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her beloved husband Richard on August 1st of this year, and their son Raymond Crabtree.
Karen is survived by her loving daughter, Julie (Dave)...
Katherine Overholt
Aug 15, 2024
Katherine Overholt, age 101, of Akron, passed away on August 15, 2024. She was born on December 20, 1922 in Honaker, Virginia to the late Edward Moses and Mary Jane (Pendergrass) Harris. She had a lifelong career as a banking teller with Goodyear Bank/ PNC Bank. She was a long time member of the First Church of God in Tallmadge...
Julia Lee
Aug 15, 2024
Julia “Julie” Lee, age 58, of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 15, 2024 with her family and close friends by her side. She was born December 27, 1965 to Ruth and Seamon Seals in Akron, Ohio. She attended Akron Public Schools graduating from Ellet High School in 1984.
Julia was a hardworking, long-time employee at KeyCorp for 30 years....
Virginia Ellen Harris
Aug 14, 2024
Virginia Ellen "Jenny" Harris, 78, passed away on August 14, 2024, in Akron, Ohio, the city where she was born on August 5, 1946. A lifelong resident of Akron, Jenny retired from Goodyear after many years of service.Jenny was a member of Millheim Baptist Church, where she found great solace and community. Her faith was evident in every aspect of...
Jason Russel Hoffman
Aug 14, 2024
Jason Russel Hoffman, age 41, of Copley, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on August 14, 2024, leaving a sudden and profound void in the lives of those who knew him.
Jason is survived by his wife, Erin McCoy-Hoffman, and his sons, Ayden (19), Carter (16), Evan (13), and Dawson (6). He is also survived by his father, Ken Hoffman, and partner JoAnn...
Marylou Williams
Aug 14, 2024
Marylou Williams 77, departed this life Wednesday August 14, 2024.
She was born to Martha Tabler and Cameron Williams in Akron Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings - Allen Williams, Larry Williams and Linda Wyke.
She is survived by her only child Stacy Williams and brother Erick Williams. Grandsons Jermaine, Jamar (Patty) and John (India). Great grand children...
Wanita C. Hamrick
Aug 13, 2024
An extraordinary and beautiful life journey ended on August 13th, 2024 when Wanita Carol (Cool) Hamrick went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Born in Diana, West Virginia on April 10th, 1938, she grew up under the watchful eye of her beloved parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles. She graduated in 1956 from Webster Springs High School...
Gary W. "Styme" Cline
Aug 13, 2024
Gary "Styme" Cline, age 60, passed away after a brief battle with cancer on August 13, 2024. He was born on December 31, 1963 in Akron, Ohio. Gary was preceded in death by his brother, Gregory Cline; and his beloved dog, Cheerio.
Gary had a love of being outdoors camping, fishing and walking in the woods exploring. He brought home what...
Dorothy M. Prude
Aug 13, 2024
On August 13, 2024 Dorothy M. Prude “Dottie” was called to glory by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy M. Prude was born February 15, 1949 to Oscar and Silverene Prude, the youngest of five children born to this union. She was a life resident of Akron, Ohio. Dottie accepted Jesus Christ at the...
Jessie I. Ray
Aug 13, 2024
Jessie Irene Ray, 83, passed away suddenly at her home on August 13, 2024.
She was born in Akron and was an area resident for most of her life. She retired from GM Lordstown in 2002 and was employed as a seamstress with Goodwill Industries Akron since then. She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids (small doses) and her children (even...
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