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John J. Clark, 68, passed away at home April 13, 2022. He resided in northeast Ohio all of his adult life and worked as an electrician for 50 years and for awhile he taught others his trade. He greatly enjoyed all Cleveland sports, his dogs, friends, neighbors, making people laugh and most of all, spending time with his family.Preceded in...
Thomas H. Ward, 66, passed away on April 13, 2022. He was born on May 14, 1955 the son of the late Richard and Anne Ward. Tom graduated from Rootstown High School. He was a dedicated employee for 20 years with Action Door. Tom enjoyed the outdoors and especially riding his Harley. He was preceded in death by his parents;...
William "Bill" Rock, 70, of Akron, passed away on April 12, 2022. He was born in Wadsworth, Ohio on November 1, 1951 to the late Gerald and Norma Jean Rock.Bill retired from Wyant Woods Nursing Home after 40 years as a STNA. His co-workers and the residents were like a second family to him. In his free time, Bill loved...
Betty D. {Zetty} Zuchowski, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by loved ones on April 12, 2022. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many.She was born on October 27, 1930 to Daniel W. and Thelma L. {Halbritter} Zetty in Tunnelton, WV.Betty was preceded in death by her husband Bernard, sons Tony and Bernie...
Geraldine Marie Barron, "Gerri", age 82 of Kent, Ohio, died on April 11, 2022 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. She was born on November 10, 1939 in Akron, the daughter of the late George and Mary (nee Riley) Weakland. Gerri liked to play cards, read, puzzles, however, her greatest joy was taking care of her family, especially her...
Patricia Ann Dipold, "Pat", age 74 of Akron, Ohio, after a long illness, went home to be with the Lord on Palm Sunday, April 10, 2022 at her home. She was born on September 23, 1947 in Frankfort, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Raymond and Nancy Josephine (nee Smith) Shepard, she was the last surviving and youngest of ten...
Ted G. Williams, age 80 of Akron passed away unexpectedly on Sunday April 10, 2022. A lifelong resident of Akron, Ted was born to the late Edgar G. and Jean {Motz} Williams.In addition to his parents, Ted was preceded in death by his sister Cheryl J. Waltz.Ted will be dearly missed by his wife of 57 years, Karen Sue {Mehlferber}...
Gordon Duane Vanderhoof Sr., "Gordy", age 85, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at his home. He was born on July 28, 1936 in Akron, the son of the late Alfred and Katherine (nee Bare) Vanderhoof.Gordy was an avid hunter and fisherman. Gordon was a meat cutter for A&P Supermarket and Giant Eagle Supermarket for 43...
Christine A. Campbell, 62, of Cuyahoga Falls, went home to be with the Lord on April 9, 2022. She was born in Fremont, Ohio on June 23, 1959 to Harry and Ruth Nowak.Christine was raised in the Cathedral of Tomorrow and recently made her church home at Ravenna Assembly of God. She will always be remembered for her kind and...
Faye Stropki, age 79, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022. She was born in Bedford, Ohio, on November 11, 1942 to the late Howard and Edith {Ramsey} Bartholomew. Faye graduated from Kenston High School and settled in Solon, Ohio where she raised her children. Faye enjoyed her active, outdoor lifestyle which included gardening, swimming, long walks, and beach vacations...
Victoria Thomas, 91, passed away on April 8, 2022. She was born in a log cabin at Beechy Branch, West Virginia on October 3, 1930 the daughter of the late Garfield and Georgia Nelson. Victoria worked for 19 years at Gore's Grocery. She was a woman of faith and was a member of West Logan Missionary Baptist Church. Victoria was...
Ronald K. Kightlinger, 75, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on April 8, 2022. He was born on October 10, 1946 in Franklin, Pennsylvania to the late Blair and Esther Kightlinger. He graduated from Stow High School in 1964, and went on to serve in the US Navy and Reserves for six years. He worked as a machinist for 48 years.Ron...
Esther M. Wilson, 89, of Akron, passed away at home surrounded by her family on April 7, 2022. She was born on January 14, 1933 in Elmira, West Virginia to the late Henry and Opal Cottrill. Esther was a longtime member of Millheim Baptist Church and worked for many years as a manager at the Corral Sandwich Shop.She was a...
Gerald G. Woods Sr., 71 years of age, went home to the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on April 7, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 4, 1950 in Sutton, West Virginia. Gerald was a strong courageous man with a heart of gold fighting for 8 1/2 years after a tragic paralyzing accident....
Russell Edward Duffield Sr., "Russ", age 80, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2022.He was born in Akron on December 20, 1941, the son of the late William and Elvie (nee Stauffer) Duffield Sr. In his early days, Russ loved to fish, golf and bowl. His life-long passion was gambling, whether it was the lottery or slots...
Michael H. Douglas, 74, went home to heaven on April 6, 2022. Born in Memphis, TN, to Huel and Lucille (Wilson) Douglas, he resided in the Akron/Tallmadge area most of his adult life. A proud U. S. Army and Vietnam veteran and graduate of Akron University, Mike was a retired electrician and member of IBEW Local #306. The "quintessential American...
Jane Lambert Proctor 69, of Hudson, Ohio, formally of Kent, Ohio passed away peacefully at Heritage of Hudson on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Janie was born in Akron on February, 15, 1953. She was a graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School where she sang in the Acapella Choir. Janie also attended Kent State School of Nursing. She is preceded in...
Jack Allen "Poppy" Christner, age 87 of Akron passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. He was born in Meyersdale, PA on July 28, 1934 to the late Ralph and Sadie {Yoder} Christner.In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his son Dale Allen Christner and five brothers and sisters....
William "Billy" Moore, 78, made his transition to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.Billy was born on October 21, 1943 in Youngstown, Ohio, to Lela (Smith) Moore and FredMoore Sr.. Billy served in the U.S Navy and had several occupations, including being a barber, acosmetologist and finally a bus driver for the WRTA in Youngstown. In his...
Lona Jean Miller, 67, passed away on April 5, 2022. She was born on August 5, 1954 the daughter of the late Ralph and Gertrude Bigley. Lona was a woman of faith and attended Marlboro Assembly of God. She enjoyed doing crafts and spoiling her best friend Bob, her 4 legged companion. Lona had many achievements but her greatest was...
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