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Don Edward Thorn

Don Edward Thorn

Nov 7, 2021

Don Edward Thorn, 67, of Akron, passed away on November 7, 2021. He was born in Akron on July 15, 1954 to the late George and Mary Thorn. Don retired from a career as a machinist. He was very creative and enjoyed gardening, oil painting, photography, and playing the guitar. He enjoyed participating in the Northeast Ohio Rocks group and...

Brian T. Conley

Brian T. Conley

Nov 7, 2021

Brian T. Conley, age 64 of Akron passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 7, 2021. A lifelong resident of Akron, Brian was born on September 29, 1957 to the late William C. and Barbara A. {Dies} Conley.In addition to his parents, Brian was preceded in death by his brother, Shawn Conley. Brian will be dearly missed by his wife of...

Richard A. Cole, Sr.

Richard A. Cole, Sr.

Nov 7, 2021

Richard A. Cole, Sr., 88, passed away peacefully November 7, 2021. Born in Findlay, Ohio on July 21, 1933 to Myron B. and Arvilla M. (Doolittle) Cole, he was a proud resident of Lakemore, Ohio for 60 years. A U. S. Army Veteran, Dick belonged to Carpenter's Local 639 and was a skilled carpenter until retiring in 1997. He was...

Paul Stackow

Paul Stackow

Nov 6, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Paul Stackow announce his passing on November 6, 2021 at the age of 74, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Paul will be lovingly remembered by his wife, the former Shirley Rutledge; his children, Wendy Cirrito, Robert (Veronica) Stackow and Laura Stackow; his grandchildren, Olivia Cirrito, Florian Stackow, Shenandoah Stackow, Donovan Stackow and...

Catherine D. Helton

Catherine D. Helton

Nov 6, 2021

Catherine D. Helton, 97, passed away November 6, 2021. Born in Akron, Ohio to Adolph and Elizabeth (Savlovich) Dort, she was a lifelong area resident. Kay enjoyed sewing, gardening, canning, camping, hiking in the Summit County Metro Parks, all of her dogs over the years, spending time with her children, and in most recent times mashed potatoes and her rocking...

Randy Lee Bender

Randy Lee Bender

Nov 6, 2021

Randy Lee Bender, age 58 of Akron, Ohio, passed away the first week of November 2021. He was born on February 18, 1963 in Akron, Ohio.Randy was a true and loyal friend to all who knew him, he will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carmelita "Carmie" Bender, and his father, Jerry Bender, his step-mother,...

Carl E. Hendricks

Carl E. Hendricks

Nov 6, 2021

Carl E. Hendricks, 84, went to be with the Lord on November 6, 2021 after a brief illness. Carl was born in Warren, Ohio to Carl and Margaret (Kovach) Hendricks. He had lived in Suffield, Ohio prior to retiring and moving to Gandeeville, WV for 15 years. He then returned to Ohio, residing in Tallmadge. Carl was a U.S. Navy...

Steven Michael Meck

Steven Michael Meck

Nov 5, 2021

Steven Michael Meck, born April 22, 1996, died November 5, 2021. Survived by his wife, Karisa Casto Meck; Parents, Amanda Vinson, Allen Vinson, Jeffrey Meck and Emily Meck; beloved uncles and aunts, Jack (Alicia) Meck, Stephanie Brown, Richard Powell, William (Brenda) Vinson, Lester (Ann) Vinson, Tina (Ron) Kosa, Christine (Richard) Crum, Kelly (Gary) Johnson, brother, Andrew Goldenetz, sisters, Amelia Powell,...

Charlene M. Hipp

Charlene M. Hipp

Nov 4, 2021

Charlene M. Hipp, 82, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on November 4, 2021. Charlene was born in Akron on May 6, 1939 to the late Charles and Angela Haddox. In her free time, she enjoyed crocheting and made afghans for all of her family and friends. She also loved to read and was an excellent baker. Charlene was a longtime...

Caroline Nicole Garretson

Caroline Nicole Garretson

Nov 4, 2021

Caroline Nicole Garretson, "Cara", age 23 of Uniontown, Ohio, passed away on November 4, 2021. She was born on December 19, 1997 in Akron, to Melvin "Mel" and Carole (nee Snyder) Garretson Jr. Cara was a free spirit, who enjoyed animals, drawing, painting and music, but, the greatest joy was her daughter, Violet Rose. In addition to her parents and...

Susan K. Peters

Susan K. Peters

Nov 4, 2021

Susan K. Peters, "Sue", age 75 of Akron, Ohio, died on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 12:35 AM.She was born on September 24, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of the late William and Gertrude (nee Cook) Poth. Sue was a graduate of Perry High School in Massillon. Sue was a home health aid, working for various companies in the...

Beverly Jean Hice

Beverly Jean Hice

Nov 3, 2021

Beverly Jean Hice age 83, of Akron, passed away surrounded by her loving family on November 3, 2021. Beverly was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on October 14, 1938 to Lester and Ruth (Ferner) Stevenson. She moved to Akron, Ohio at a young age, becoming a mother and building a family, of which she was the centerpiece. Her life and...

Mary E. Novak

Mary E. Novak

Nov 3, 2021

Mary E. Novak, 96, passed away on November 3, 2021. She was born September 3, 1925 in Grey's Landing, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Youngstown, Ohio. She married her late husband Marcus in May 1948, and the two spent 61 years together raising their family. In 1973, she moved to New Mexico with her husband. She...

David J. Casteel

David J. Casteel

Nov 3, 2021

David J. Casteel, 68, passed away unexpectedly November 3, 2021. Born in Jasper, Tennessee to Ernest and Mary Casteel, he was lifelong resident of Cuyahoga Falls. He worked as a restaurant manager at several places, including McDonald's and Country Kitchen. David enjoyed listening to the Indians, watching the Browns and also wrestling, going fishing, collecting model cars and spending time...

James G. Gay

James G. Gay

Nov 3, 2021

James G. Gay, 95, of Atwater, passed away on November 3, 2021. Jim was born on March 2, 1926 in Akron, Ohio to the late Wasson and Genevia Gay. He was a proud World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. Upon leaving the service, he spent his career at Goodyear Tire and Rubber. He also worked and...

Mary Tench

Mary Tench

Nov 2, 2021

Mary Tench October 10, 1944 - November 2, 2021Like everything else in Mary's life, her obituary will not be traditional, instead, I would like to tell you a little about this amazing lady that was "family" to me!Mary grew up with loving parents, and nine siblings. She often talked about all the fun times they had together. But her greatest...

Gail Lynn Stahl

Gail Lynn Stahl

Nov 1, 2021

Gail Stahl, age 80 of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died on November 1, 2021. She was born on May 5, 1941 in Cuyahoga Falls, the daughter of the late Edward and Muriel (nee Fryberger) Bartholomew. Gail enjoyed attending church, flower gardening and her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was extremely family oriented and keeping the...

Velma J. (Fox) Williams

Velma J. (Fox) Williams

Nov 1, 2021

At the age of 68 Velma went home to be with her savior after a long battle with cancer. Velma was preceded in death by her parents Chester and Betty (Baker) Fox as well as many aunts and uncles. She leaves behind her beautiful daughters, Rachel Edwards and Sarah Williams; her grandchildren, Marissa Hall, Zachary White, Macey Edwards and Tanner...

James Ramsey, Jr.

James Ramsey, Jr.

Nov 1, 2021

James "Jim" Ramsey, Jr. age 74 of Tallmadge, passed away on November 1, 2021.He was born on February 19, 1947 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to James and Mary Alice (Starrett) Ramsey. Jim was proud of the decades he spent as a software engineer. Jim enjoyed humor, especially puns, displaying them on his T-shirts. However, what made him truly joyous was...

Danny E. Frazier

Danny E. Frazier

Nov 1, 2021

Danny E. "Yogi" Frazier, 66, passed away November 1, 2021. Born in Akron, Ohio on September 24, 1955 to James and Lorraine (Watson) Frazier, he was a lifelong area resident. He loved his family and friends as well as watching the Browns and Buckeyes. In the 1970's he rode a Harley up until 1980 and he always loved his Harley...

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