Obituaries
Judith Kay Davis
Jun 6, 2022
Judith Kay Davis, 80, passed away June 6, 2022 after a lengthy illness. Born in Akron, Ohio to James and Catherine (Long) McGuire, she resided in the Akron area most of her life. Judy was a longtime member of the Hibernians Club and Orioles as well as St. Augustine Church. She taught over 40 years at 3 different schools named...
Earl T. Lemasters
Jun 6, 2022
Earl T. LeMasters, 86, went home to be with the Lord on Monday June 6th, 2022. Earl was born Jan. 28th, 1936, to the late Orvia (Hunt) and Jake LeMasters. He is preceded in death by his 7 brothers. Earl was a veteran of the Korean war. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. with 41 years of service....
Jeffrey Allen Stuber
Jun 6, 2022
Jeffrey Allen Stuber, age 63 of Akron passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022. A lifelong resident of Akron, Jeff was born to the late John and Martha {Jarvis} Stuber. In addition to his parents, Jeff was preceded in death by his brother Kenny (Wanda) Stuber.Jeff will be fondly remembered by his wife Melanie Stuber; sons Josh (Julie Pierman) and...
Louise Baker
Jun 6, 2022
Louise Baker, 89, passed away June 6th, 2022 after a brief illness. Born in Buckhannon, West Virginia, to Mabel Tenney, but residing in the Akron area most of her adult life. Lousie was a faithful member of Hillwood Chapel. She greatly enjoyed gardening, fishing, and spending time with her family. Louise was an avid Cleveland Indians fan! She had enough...
Diana Cheryl Jones (Atkinson)
Jun 5, 2022
Diana C. Jones (Atkinson), 73, passed away June 5, 2022 after an extended illness. Born in Monterey, Tennessee to Hewey and Josie (Beaty) Atkinson, she resided in Galion, Ohio for many years before relocating to the Akron area 14 years ago. Diana greatly enjoyed animals, most especially her dogs, as well as music, gardening, canning and spending time with her...
Gladys Mae Lyons
Jun 5, 2022
Gladys Mae Lyons, 89, ended her journey on earth and walked into the loving arms of her heavenly father Sunday, June 5th 2022 at Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center with her children by her side. Gladys was born April 17th, 1933 in Parkersburg WV., to Harley and Gula Moore. Gladys loved her family and was one of 11 children....
Robert William Taylor
Jun 5, 2022
Robert William "Bob" Taylor, age 77 of Akron passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at his home. A lifelong resident of Akron, Bob was born to the late Francis and Goldie {Miller} Taylor.In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his 6 siblings.Bob's legacy of love will be carried on by his wife of 57 years,...
Jeffrey Allan Thissen
Jun 5, 2022
Jeffrey Allan Thissen, "Jeff", age 63, of Akron, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of June 5, 2022.He was born in Akron on July 5, 1958, the son of Donnie Thissen of Akron and the late Betty (nee Aker) Thissen. Jeff was a loving and caring son, husband and father. Jeff cherished spending time with his family...
Donna Jean Ferrell
Jun 4, 2022
Donna Jean (nee Bartley) Ferrell, 95, of Akron, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2022. Donna was born in Akron on June 17, 1926 to the late Robert and Marie Bartley. Donna loved all sports. She was an avid bowler and belonged to several championship winning teams over the years. She was a lifelong fan of the Indians and the...
Charles Lawrence Harrell
Jun 2, 2022
Charles Lawrence "Chuck" Harrell of Rootstown, OH passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at the age of 91. He was born in Akron, OH on August 2, 1930 to the late Charles B. and Elizabeth {Galla} Harrell.In addition to his parents, Chuck was preceded in death by his sisters Betty (Gene) Eichel and Barbara (John) Hamilton; brothers-in-law Leonard Boyer...
Diana Curry
Jun 2, 2022
On Thursday, June 2, 2022, Diana Curry, beloved mother, grandma and sister passed away at the age of 77. Diana was born on May 17, 1945, in Akron, Ohio. She had a passion for animals. She spent her days with her boxer Kacy and cat Chewy or enjoying retirement by floating around in her pool.Diana is survived by her daughters...
Rickey Bernard Mccorvey
Jun 2, 2022
Rickey Bernard McCorvey, 64, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2022 following a brief illness. Born July 10, 1957 in Akron, OH, he was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvia A. and Joseph McCorvey, Sr. A 1975 graduate of Buchtel High School, Rickey enjoyed music and played the saxophone, he studied karate, and he enjoyed biking.He is survived by brothers,...
Michelle Renee Barton
Jun 1, 2022
Michelle Renee "Shelly" Barton passed away on June 1, 2022. She was born in Akron, Ohio on November 15, 1972 to Bruce and Gloria Barton of Stow, Ohio. She grew up in Stow and graduated from Stow-Munroe Falls High School in 1991. Shelly attended The University of Akron and loved studying geology. She loved rocks, the beach, reading and animals....
James R. Turney
May 31, 2022
James "Jim" Russell Turney, age 83, of Uniontown, Ohio, died May 31, 2022. He was born March 29,1939 to Charles and Lola Turney of Suffield, Ohio. Jim and Judy were married on July 13, 1963 and were together for over 65 years. He attended Kent State University. He worked for Goodyear for 40 plus years before he retired in 2002....
Sheila Diane Stewart
May 31, 2022
Sheila D. Stewart, 70, of Canton, passed away on May 31, 2022. Sheila was born in Spencer, West Virginia on October 10, 1951 and moved to the Akron area as a young child. She retired from Meggitt after 32 1/2 years of service. Sheila was a longtime member at CWC in Greentown and a former Hartville Village Council Member. In...
Bernard A. Dalton
May 31, 2022
Bernard A. Dalton, "Bernie", age 91 of Brimfield Twp., Ohio, died on May 31, 2022. He was born on December 15, 1930 in Crellin, Maryland, the son of the late Troy and Mildred (nee Bowser) Dalton. Bernie was a baker at Continental Baking/Wonder Bread, retiring in 1993 after almost 40 years of service. He was known for riding his bike...
Beverly Rae Herald
May 30, 2022
Beverly Rae Herald was born on March 11th, 1947 to the late Mary {Henniger} and Leslie Toot Sr. in Akron, Ohio. A lifelong resident of Akron, Beverly was the baby of the family and had three siblings, Patricia {Toot} Knight, Sandra "Sandy" {Toot} Houk, and Leslie "Larry" Toot Jr. Beverly had such an infectious smile and laugh that would light...
David L. Bunce
May 30, 2022
David Lee Bunce, age 85 of Akron, Ohio, passed away on May 30, 2022 at his home. He was born on June 30, 1936 in Tallmadge, the son of the late Hillie and Mildred (nee Scantlen) Bunce. David was known for his kindness, generosity and helpfulness. He was a hard worker and lifelong learner who was always curious.He served in...
Joseph S. Armocida
May 28, 2022
Joseph S. Armocida, age 65 of Akron passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, May 28, 2022. A lifelong resident of Akron, Joe was born on April 23, 1957 to Virginia {Kovalchik} Armocida and the late John B. Armocida. In addition to his father, Joe was preceded in death by his brother Stephen Armocida.Joe's memory will always be cherished...
Gale Marie Kennedy
May 27, 2022
Gale M. Kennedy of Akron, Ohio passed away after an extended illness on May 27, 2022 at the age of 80. Gale is predeceased by her parents, Helen & Grady Kennedy, and her brothers Robert Kennedy and David Kennedy. Gale is survived by her nephew Brett (Vicki) Kennedy of North Canton, great-neice Hayley, great-nephew Jake, and many cousins and extended...
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