Obituaries
Gordon Duane Vanderhoof Sr
Apr 10, 2022
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
Apr 9, 2022
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
Apr 8, 2022
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
Apr 8, 2022
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
Apr 8, 2022
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
Apr 7, 2022
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.
Apr 7, 2022
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
Apr 6, 2022
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
Apr 6, 2022
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 E. Proctor
Apr 6, 2022
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 Christner
Apr 6, 2022
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 Moore
Apr 5, 2022
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
Apr 5, 2022
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...
Ronald G. Larlham
Apr 4, 2022
Ronald G. Larlham, 54, of Kent, passed away on April 4, 2022. He was born on November 29, 1967 the son of the late Giles and Kathleen Larlham. He was a member of Kent Browns Backers. Ron enjoyed the outdoors, golfing and fishing. He loved spending time with his family and friends during vacations on the beach and The Sunday...
Bernard A. Zuchowski
Apr 3, 2022
Bernie Zuchowski, age 63, passed away after a courageous fight with colorectal cancer on April 3rd, 2022. He was a loving father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend to many. He was born on August 8th, 1958 to Bernard and Betty Zuchowski in Amherst, Ohio. He lived the majority of his life in the Akron area and ran his own construction...
Mary Ann Embacher
Apr 1, 2022
Mary Ann Embacher, 62, of Kent, passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2022. Mary Ann had a quick wit and we can't help but wonder if her sense of humor didn't influence her choice of April Fools Day to leave this world. Mary Ann's greatest love was her family. She loved family parties and holiday celebrations. She was a wonderful...
James E. Baker
Apr 1, 2022
James E. Baker, 71, passed away April 1, 2022 with his family by his side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Earl and Rena (Ballenger) Baker, he was a lifelong area resident. Jim retired from Cleveland Cliffs (Arcelor-Mittal) after 50 years of service. He greatly enjoyed gambling, fishing, drag racing, camping, playing golf, going on cruises with his wife and spending...
Mervin Louis Stratton Ii
Apr 1, 2022
Mervin Louis Stratton II "Marty", 63, of Barberton, passed away on April 1, 2022. Marty was born in Akron on December 17, 1958 to the late Mervin Stratton I and Pearl (Ellis) Stratton.Marty proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. After his honorable discharge from the service, he earned his business degree from the University of Akron. Marty held several...
Dolores Faye Klepper
Apr 1, 2022
Dolores Faye "Dodo" Klepper, age 88 of Suffield passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022. She was born in Akron on September 2, 1933 to the late John F. and Beulah B. {Oxford} Meyers.In addition to her parents, Dolores was preceded in death by her husband Baskel Klepper in 2006, their daughter Susie Seese, sons Roger and Mike, two infant...
Nicole M. C. Webster
Apr 1, 2022
Nicole Marte Christiane Webster, age 88 of Hartville, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on April 1, 2022.She was born on October 8, 1933 in Chateauroux, France, the daughter of the late William and Elisabeth (nee Yvetot) Moreau. Nicole was a life long member of the Ellet Community Church of God. Nicole met her late husband, Robert Otis...
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