Obituaries
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
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
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
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...
Charles Richard Witzky
Jun 14, 2022
Charles Richard "Charlie" Witzky, age 97 of Tallmadge passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. He was born in Mansfield, OH on June 22, 1924, a son of the late A. H. and Mary {Davidson} Witzky.In addition to his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by his son David Witzky, brother Harold Witzky and sister Eleanor Lash.Charlie will always be...
Jennifer Renee Edwards
Jun 13, 2022
Jennifer Renee Edwards {Barker} received her angel wings on June 13, 2022.Jennifer was a 1993 graduate of North High School, attended the University of Akron where she met her husband Steve, and received her Associate Degree from the Akron Institute. She was employed at Signet Jewelers for 17+ years where many described her as a good friend and the "go...
Danny L. O'Brien
Jun 12, 2022
Danny L. O'Brien, 63, passed away peacefully June 12, 2022 after an extended illness. Born in Parkersburg, WV to Max and Evelyn (Flowers) O'Brien, he resided in the Norton, Ohio area most of his adult life. Danny was a 36 year member of AA, where he also mentored others. For many years he worked at the Akron Steam & Sauna....
Michael E. Hopkins
Jun 12, 2022
Michael E. Hopkins, 64, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2022 after an extended illness. Mike was born November 22, 1957 in Akron, Ohio and he attended Stow schools. He lived a quiet life and chose life's simple pleasures over earthly possessions. Mike had a love for rock and roll music, football and history. He could talk politics for hours....
Janet Lee Riley
Jun 11, 2022
Janet Lee Riley, 75, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2022, only 3 days after her birthday. Born in Akron, Ohio to Louis and Betty (Shumaker) Church, she was a lifelong area resident. She was a longtime member of Portage Lakes Community Church. Janet enjoyed cross stitching and she loved watching the Cleveland Guardians play baseball.In addition to her parents,...
Russell D. Hiles
Jun 10, 2022
Russell Hiles at the age of 85 walked into the embrace of his Savior's arms. He was born on February 20, 1937 and passed away on June 10, 2022. Russell proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He retired after 30 dedicated years as a Mail Carrier for the U.S. Postal Services. He was a man of faith and...
Patricia A Hart
Jun 10, 2022
Patricia Ann (Johnson) Hart, age 75, lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio, passed away on June 10, 2022. She was born in Akron, Ohio on August 7, 1946 to the late Harold and Geraldine Johnson (Gooden). Pat was a woman of faith and was a member of the Oakhill Presbyterian Church in Ellet. She spent her life working as a bank...
Donna Lee (Dawson) Reish
Jun 10, 2022
Donna Lee (Dawson) Reish, 57, of Akron, passed away on June 10, 2022.She was born in Akron on January 18, 1965 to James Dawson Sr. and Nancy (Keller) Dawson. Donna attended Ellet High School. She spent most of her career as a cook at area restaurants, including Duffy's. She loved to cook in her free time as well and made...
Shane M Hammock
Jun 9, 2022
Shane M. Hammock, 43, of Uniontown passed away on June 9, 2022. He was born on August 21, 1978 in Akron, Ohio. Shane graduated from Hamrick Truck Driving School and went on to work for Dutch Maid Trucking. He absolutely loved being on the open road. He was a talented artist throughout his life, who enjoyed drawing and even dabbled...
Ruth E. Dixon
Jun 9, 2022
Ruth E. Dixon, age 80 of Akron, Ohio, died on June 9, 2022 at her home. She was born on February 9, 1942 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was the eldest of four children born to the late Katherine and Cordell Curd. Ruth was happily married to the late Everett Dixon. After learning the wonderful truth about her Creator, Jehovah, she...
John L. Boyd Sr.
Jun 8, 2022
John L. Boyd Sr., 84, passed away June 8, 2022. He was born on October 11, 1937 the son of the late Earl and Gladys Boyd of Swords Creek, VA. John retired after 36 years of dedicated service from Goodyear. His greatest love was for his family. He always enjoyed camping at Wills Creek where there would be plenty of...
Robert C. Strasser
Jun 8, 2022
Robert C. Strasser, 81, of Rootstown, passed away on June 8, 2022 with family by his side. He was born in Akron on June 7, 1941 to the late Curtis and Betty Strasser. After serving in the U.S. Air Force, Bob began his career in accounting. He retired as a senior tax accountant from Yellow Freight Systems (formerly Roadway Express)...
Evelyn E. Hoover
Jun 8, 2022
Evelyn E. Hoover, age 102 of Tallmadge, Ohio departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior on June 8, 2022. She was born in Grantsville, Maryland on August 13, 1919, the daughter of the late Walter and Clara Fazenbaker. She was a wonderful homemaker and caregiver to many. Her hobbies were any kind of crafting, crocheting, traveling, reading,...
Joseph Frank Trifiro
Jun 7, 2022
Joseph Frank Trifiro, age 84 passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. A lifelong resident of the Akron area, Joe was born to the late Angelo and Mary {Micale} Trifiro on December 10, 1937.Joe will be dearly missed by his wife of 54 years, Mary Ann {Johnson} Trifiro; sons Keith, Scott and Michael; grandchildren Josh, Ryan, Riley and Mason; great-granddaughter...
Frank Calvin Lichtenberger
Jun 7, 2022
Frank Calvin Lichtenberger, age 71 of Mogadore passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. He was born in Akron on June 21, 1950, a son of the late John M. and Ruth {Hewitt} Lichtenberger. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his brother Tom and sisters Linda and Joyce.Frank will always be loved by his wife...
Gerald L. Hagedorn
Jun 7, 2022
Gerald L. Hagedorn, 83, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on June 7, 2022. Jerry was born in Masontown, WV on July 4, 1938 to the late Lee and Sadie Hagedorn. Jerry served in the U.S.Army Reserve before relocating to Ohio to begin a career with Goodrich Tire and Rubber which lasted over 25 years. In his free time, he loved...
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