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Pearl Gonzales
Dec 10, 2021
Pearl "Patty" Woods Gonzales was born April 3, 1956, in Montgomery, WV. She spent her life selflessly taking care of others until she lost her battle with cancer December 10, 2021. She was a direct support professional to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Hopewell since 2013.She is survived by her longtime partner, William Thompson, her daughter, Tessa Gonzales,...
William F Bond
Dec 10, 2021
William "Bill" F. Bond, age 85 of Deerfield, passed away on December 10, 2021.Bill was born on August 8, 1936 in Akron, Ohio to Elmer and Mary (Hughes) Bond. Bill served in the US Army for 5 years. He retired from Federal Express after 30+ years. Bill loved to spend time with his family, especially his grandkids and great grandkids.He...
Shirley A. Wolfe
Dec 10, 2021
Shirley A. Wolfe, 86, went Home to be with the Lord on December 10, 2021 with her family by her side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Charles and Marie (Talbert) Swick, she resided in the area most of her adult life. Shirley was a member of the former Akron Baptist Temple. She was a private person who enjoyed keeping a...
Sharon K. Durgala
Dec 10, 2021
Sharon K. Durgala, 70, of Akron, passed away on December 10, 2021. She was born in Pikeville, Kentucky on December 7, 1951 to the late Charles and Queenie Coleman. Sharon loved seeking out deals at flea markets and yard sales. For many years, she and her sister sold household goods at the flea market in Amish country. Sharon also loved...
Irvin Charles Smink
Dec 9, 2021
Irvin Charles Smink, age 66, loving husband and father, went home to be with the Lord on December 9, 2021.He is survived by his wife of 6 1/2 years, Kimberly, his sons, Richard (Polly) of Tallmadge, and David (Heather) of Wadsworth, six grandchildren, step-children, Nicole (John) of California, John of Tallmadge, brother, Larry of Texas and many cousins and friends.He...
Jack D. Rinehart
Dec 9, 2021
Jack D. Rinehart, age 84 of Tallmadge passed away on December 9, 2021 at his home. He was born in Akron on November 11, 1937, the son of the late Lewis and Lois {Kimes} Rinehart.In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his daughter Lori Anne Rinehart.Jack's memory will live on in his wife, Sharon "Chickie"; children...
Frederick James Chrien
Dec 9, 2021
Frederick "Fred" James Chrien, 78 of New Franklin passed away on December 9, 2021.Fred was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Mary; children, James (Allison) Chrien, Denise (Stuart) Krivitzkin, and Kathy (Jimmy) DiFeo; grandchildren, Jacob, Tyler, Caleb, James II, Andrew, and Mandy (Sanjiv); and great-grandchildren, Deviana, Chase, and Sai. Fred was preceded in...
Terrance "T" Gurnik
Dec 8, 2021
Terrance "T" Gurnik, 23, of Akron, passed away on December 8, 2021. T was born in Wilmington, North Carolina on August 4, 1998. He moved to Ohio as a child and graduated from Ellet High School in 2016 as well as attended Akron U for a short time. T was highly intelligent and a natural athlete. He loved sports, particularly...
Pamela Jean Ross
Dec 8, 2021
Pamela Jean Ross (Stohrel) passed away peacefully on December 8, 2021 after a short battle with cancer surrounded by her daughters, Patricia, Karen and Alana and grandson, Bradley. She was born September 24th 1946 in East Cleveland to the late Charles and Rebecca Stohrel. The family relocated to Sheffield Lake where she graduated from Brookside High School in 1966. She...
Willis A. Heffelfinger
Dec 8, 2021
Willis "Mike" Heffelfinger, 93, closed his eyes in this world and opened them in the presence of his Redeemer, Lord and Savior on December 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his former wife Ruth, and leaves behind to celebrate his home going his 4 children Debra, David, Dale and Donald and their families, wife Joanne and many friends....
Anne Marie Eckenrode
Dec 8, 2021
Anne Marie Eckenrode, age 68, of Akron, Ohio, died on December 8, 2021 at her home. She was born on October 16, 1953 in Wheeling, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Thomas W. and Suzanne (nee Miller) Cochran. Anne was an LPN for Akron Childrens Hospital for many years. She enjoyed the beach and hanging out with her family...
Clark R. Grable Jr.
Dec 7, 2021
Clark R. Grable Jr., 58, of Akron, passed away on December 7, 2021 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He was born in Wickliffe, Ohio on August 20, 1963 and he served in the U.S. Air Force. Clark was the owner of C&T Transport for 30 plus years. He was a very hard worker and was always true to his word....
Robert E Ward, Jr.
Dec 7, 2021
Robert "Bob" E. Ward, Jr., age 86 of Akron, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on December 7, 2021.Bob was born on February 26, 1935 in Massillon, Ohio to Robert Sr. and Margaret (Mumaw) Ward. He retired from JC Penney as an operations manager and worked as a tax preparer for H&R Block. He was a dedicated Ohio State...
Mike Collins
Dec 7, 2021
Mike Collins passed away after a short illness on December 7, 2021, in Hudson, Ohio. He was born March 4, 1929 in Charleston, West Virginia to Otha Collins and Laura Valera Gourley Collins. Mike married the love of his life, Mae Canterbury Collins, on October 27, 1956 in Charleston, West Virginia.Mike was predeceased by his wife, Mae, October 21, 2012...
Sherri Ellen Farkus
Dec 7, 2021
Sherri Ellen Farkus, age 63 of Barberton was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. She was born in Akron on July 4, 1958, the daughter of the late Gene Chaney and Martha (Richard) Maley. Sherri will be dearly missed by her children Amy and Vincent Farkus; grandchildren Keagan and Desmond; sister Terri (Doug) Blake; brother Rick...
Tamara Lvovna Portnova
Dec 7, 2021
Tamara Lvovna Portnova (August 27, 1922-December 7, 2021)Tamara Portnova passed away on December 7, 2021 at the age of 99. She was born in Moscow, USSR, in 1922, the daughter of Lev Vladimirovich Portnov and Anna Nicolaevna Kochanova. She had a sister, Svetlana Lvovna, and a younger brother Volik, who died in infancy.She is survived by daughter Svetlana Barber, son-in-law,...
Judy Ann Shumway
Dec 7, 2021
Judy Ann Shumway, age 77 of North Canton, Ohio, died on December 7, 2021 in Mercy Medical Center in Canton. She was born on October 16, 1944 in Akron, the daughter of the late James Douglas and Vera Kate (nee Oster) Hutcheson. She leaves behind two children, Robert F. Shumway and Cathy Trifiro; her grandchildren, Dustin, Destiny and Kelsie Shumway.Other...
Sylvia A. Hluhany
Dec 7, 2021
Sylvia A. Hluhany, age 83 of Barberton, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. She was born in Sewickley, PA on January 27, 1938 to the late Andrew and Susan {Minnich} Pelak.In addition to her parents, Sylvia was preceded in death by her husband Robert Hluhany and their son Andrew Hluhany; 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Sylvia will be dearly...
Colleen Angela Moore
Dec 7, 2021
Colleen Angela Moore, 60, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. She was born in Akron, Ohio on March 24, 1961, where she spent her childhood.Colleen moved to Los Angeles as a young adult where she worked for 30 years in the music entertainment business. She loved music of various types and played the piano....
Sharon L. Legg
Dec 6, 2021
Sharon L. Legg, 74, passed away peacefully December 6, 2021 at the Hospice Care Center. She never stopped fighting or moving forward, no matter how sick she was or tired from illness, she was always determined. When others would have broken, she stayed strong and determined. She lived an example of resilience and perseverance. She didn't know the word quit...
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