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Donald Chester Duff, "Don", age 81 of Akron, Ohio, died on February 3, 2022. He was born on January 2, 1941 in Akron, the son of the late Chester and Mary Helen (nee Davis) Duff. Don was incredibly proud of his sobriety for 50 plus years. He was an avid bicyclist and enjoyed riding his Harleys. Don also enjoyed traveling...
Phillip Mark Tice, age 60 of Newark, Ohio passed away into his eternal rest on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Seasons Nursing in Stow, Ohio. He was born on October 29, 1961, a son of the late Noah and Betty Tice. In addition to his parents, Phil was preceded in death by his brothers David Tice and Noah Tice III,...
David Case, 77, passed away February 1, 2022. He was born January 19, 1945 to Harley and Margaret (Hoole) Case. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran having served in both Germany and Vietnam. Upon returning to civilian life, he spent his working years in logistics at P.I.E. Nationwide in Richfield. Dave loved singing in his church choir as well...
Brenda L. Myers, 56, of Lakemore, passed away on January 31, 2022. She was born on February 4, 1965 the daughter of Ernest and Renate Hurst.Brenda had a kind heart and a warm smile. She had many achievements but her greatest was her love for her family especially her grandchildren. Brenda was the most devoted mother and grandmother and simply...
James Harrison Hays, "Jim", 88, peacefully fell asleep in death on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at the Cleveland Clinic/Akron General Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center in Fairlawn. He was born on August 16, 1933, Dad grew up in Goodyear Heights and graduated from East High School in 1952. He started working for Goodyear in April of 1955 but in...
Lyle M. Shaffstall, age 92 of Akron, Ohio, died on January 30, 2022 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on November 8, 1929 in Rocky Grove, PA, the son of the late Wallace Lyle and Vera (nee Dingman) Shaffstall. Lyle graduated from Rocky Grove High in 1947, worked in finger printing for the FBI and joined the US Marine...
Bradley A. King, age 59, of Coventry Township, passed away on Sunday January 30, 2022 due to a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Davenport, Iowa on September 29, 1962 to the late Dorothea and Thomas King. Bradley graduated from East High School in 1981. He served in the US Army as a heavy equipment mechanic. Bradley...
Roger Dale Adkins, age 61 of Akron passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022. He was born in West Hamlin, WV on July 2, 1960, the son of the late James O. and Ellen M. {Sowards} Adkins. In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in death by his sister Debbie Hartline.Roger is survived by his love of 37 years,...
Thomas "Corky" Michael Lee, 74, of Uniontown, passed away January 29, 2022. Thomas was born in Oakhill, West Virginia on August 8, 1947 to the late James and Zelma (Johns) Lee. Corky worked as a machine operator for Allsides for over 20 years and then retired from Schneider Lumber as a truck driver. He enjoyed playing and watching golf, watching...
William E. Luplow, "Bill", age 79 of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on January 28, 2022. He was born on January 2, 1943 in Akron, the son of the late William C. and Helen (nee Poston) Luplow. Bill was an honorably discharged US Air Force veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. Bill was retired from Manchester...
Terry Lee Muckus, 68, of Kent, passed away January 28, 2022. Terry was born in Akron, Ohio on March 31, 1953 to George and Ruth (Tasker) Muckus. Terry retired from Zeni Drilling as a welder. He enjoyed hunting, listening to loud music, and drinking cold beer. Terry loved spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren. In addition...
Ethel I. Hodgman, "Mean Rene", age 75 of Randolph Township, passed away on January 27, 2022. She was born on April 8, 1946 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of the late Everett Willard and Kathryn Irene (nee Young) Maddox. Rene worked for several years and retired from Kent Elastomer. Rene enjoyed bird watching and camping. Her greatest joy was spending...
Hannah Jo Rayl of Hartville, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on January 27. Born in Bloomingdale, Ohio the daughter of Price and Ella Poe Rayl, January 21,1937.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters Isabelle, Leona, Glenna, Elva, Valerie; brothers Marvin and Curtiss. She is survived by brother Paul, and sisters Ruth and Joyce.She...
Philip Thomas Suman, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully on January 27th. The son of Miller and Elizabeth Suman, Phil was born on October 8, 1937 in Greenville, PA and moved to Conneaut, OH as a young child. Phil attended St. Mary Elementary, Conneaut High School, and John Carroll University before graduating from Miami University in 1959. He...
Ronald "Ronnie" Jefferson, 61, of Akron, passed away January 26, 2022. Ronnie was born in Akron, Ohio on September 25, 1960. He loved music, especially jazz and he played the guitar. Ronnie enjoyed playing cards. He loved spending time with his family. Ronnie is preceded in death by his grandmother, Doshie Jones, mother, Viola Jefferson, sister, Dorothy Ezell, aunts, Earlene...
Susan A. Daulbaugh, age 81 of Akron, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on August 30, 1940, the daughter of the late John T. and Susan A. {Scott} Mohan.In addition to her parents, Susan was preceded in death by her brother John Patrick Mohan and brother-in-law Bill (Mildred) Daulbaugh.Susan's legacy of love...
Major James W. Perego, 78, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed peacefully at home on January 26, 2022. James was a Vietnam Veteran who served in the US Army as a military police officer. He retired after 23 years. He also retired from Jobs and Family Services after 25 years. He attended both Kent State University and Case Western Reserve. James was...
We celebrate the life of Mathew J. Contessa, who passed on January 25, 2022, he was born on February 3, 1931.Mathew was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ruth A Contessa; and step-daughter, Constance J. Richardson.He is survived by cherished step-granddaughters, Darci J Sanders and Kelly A (Joseph) Cannova; step-great-grandchildren, Severn A. Sanders, Emma C. Cannova, Jay J A...
James R. Smith, "Boot", age 69, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on January 25, 2022.He was born on March 18, 1952, the son of the late John L. and Sarah (nee Curry) Smith.Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 7, 2022 at 11:00 AM at City of Joy Church, 610 West Exchange Street, Akron, Ohio, where Pastor Mayceo Smith...
Herbert Kresse Sr., born January 24, 1941, and passed away on January 25, 2022 after a brief illness. He was born in Maria Lankowitz, Austria, the youngest of nine children born to the late Josef and Maria (Gritschnigg) Kresse. He came to the USA and worked many jobs before becoming self-employed until retirement.Herb loved music, the outdoors, hunting, fishing and...
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