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Mary Anna Fruchey

Mary Anna Fruchey

Oct 25, 2021

Mary Anna Fruchey, age 92 of Akron passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021. A lifelong Akron resident, Mary was born to the late Hans and Henrietta {Gerke} Dahm.In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Fruchey, grandson Matthew Arnold.Mary's memory will live on in her children, Roberta (Dave) Arnold and John Fruchey; grandchildren...

Jo Ann Busch

Jo Ann Busch

Oct 24, 2021

Jo Ann Busch, age 47 of Ravenna, passed away on October 24, 2021.Jo Ann was born on September 28, 1974 in Cleveland, Ohio to John and Jo Ann Busch. She was a supportive ear for cancer survivors, listening to them on the phone and talking with them online. She is preceded in death by her father, and brother, Jeff Busch.Jo...

Carol J Hennacy

Carol J Hennacy

Oct 24, 2021

Carol Jean Hennacy, age 74 of Akron, passed away on October 24, 2021.Carol was born on April 20, 1947 to William and Catherine (Moore) Myers. She graduated from Brimfield High School and then went on to get her business degree. She worked as an office manager for Hennacy Machine. Carol was married to her husband, Roderick for 58 years. She...

Lois Elaine Mitchell

Lois Elaine Mitchell

Oct 23, 2021

Lois Elaine Mitchell, 77, of Randolph, passed away suddenly on October 23, 2021. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 7, 1944 to the late Wilmer and Juanita Moyers. Lois was devoted to her family and especially loved being a Grandma to her many grandchildren. She will be truly missed by all who knew her.In addition to her parents,...

Dolores Jean Osborne

Dolores Jean Osborne

Oct 23, 2021

Dolores Jean Osborne, "Jean", age 89 of Seven Hills, Ohio, formerly of Akron, Ohio, died on October 23, 2021 at the home of her daughter after a long illness with pancreatic cancer. She was born on August 5, 1932 in Barbour County, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Clyde N. and Nellie (nee Nestor) Trimble.Jean was a homemaker, she...

Rick D. Elkins

Rick D. Elkins

Oct 22, 2021

Rick D. Elkins, age 55 of Barberton, Ohio, died suddenly on October 22, 2021. He was born on March 23, 1966 in Akron, the son of Donald L. "Don" (Patricia) Elkins and Georgia L. Cope, all of Akron. Rick was an honorably discharged US Navy veteran serving during peacetime. Rick served on and re-commissioned the USS Missouri (BB-63).Rick was a...

Fletcher L. Molden, Jr.

Fletcher L. Molden, Jr.

Oct 21, 2021

Fletcher L Molden Jr 62.Fell asleep in death peacefully at home on 10/21/2021 with his wife Dorthea, who was by his side constantly during his illness. She was joined by a host of family members and friends who reached out for support.Fletcher was born on April 7, 1959 with his twin brother Fredrick being born 7 minutes later. They are...

John Csuhta

John Csuhta

Oct 21, 2021

John Csuhta, 69, passed away October 21, 2021. He was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. John enjoyed watching TV while smoking and having a Busch beer as well as helping his friend David with various projects.He is survived by his friends, David Buskirk, Kevin Ballew, Kenny Ballew, Keith Ballew, Kyle Ballew, John Wagner, Jeff Buskirk, Mark Buskirk, "G-String"...

Mary Finley

Mary Finley

Oct 21, 2021

Mary "Patti" Finley, 58, passed away unexpectedly October 21, 2021. Born in Akron, Ohio to Edward and Mona (Surdam) McGraw. Mary was a lifelong area resident, a graduate of Ellet High School, The University of Akron and received a Master's Degree in Counseling. She was a dedicated Special Education teacher for Akron Public Schools for nearly 36 years. Mary greatly...

Joseph G. Wehrlin

Joseph G. Wehrlin

Oct 21, 2021

Joseph G. Wehrlin, "Joe", age 92, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died on October 21, 2021 at Heather Knoll Retirement Community.He was born on September 13, 1929 in Akron, the son of the late Joseph and Frances (nee Beckter) Wehrlin. Joe was an honorably discharged US Army veteran where he served in the Korean War; and was a retiree from BF...

Cheryl Rae Pifer

Cheryl Rae Pifer

Oct 21, 2021

Cheryl Rae Pifer, age 71 of Atwater passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021. She was born in Akron on November 11, 1949 to the late Elbert and Dorothy {Woody} Thornton.In addition to her parents, Cheryl was preceded in death by her sisters Marilyn "Jo" Robison and Betty Miller, and brother Jim Thornton.Cheryl's memory will always be cherished by her...

Mark W Knight

Mark W Knight

Oct 21, 2021

Mark W. Knight, age 63 of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in his home on October 21, 2021.Mark was born in Akron, Ohio on February 4, 1958 to William Knight and Ola (Yoak) Christner. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1976. He worked and traveled the world for 30 years with Steelastic in Akron, Ohio. Mark...

Sandra Gallimore

Sandra Gallimore

Oct 20, 2021

Sandra Gallimore (nee Skinas), 70, passed away October 20, 2021. While she survived a near fatal battle with cancer 30 years ago, the damage from the fight eventually took its toll and her life. She's now in God's loving care. She was born August 20, 1951. She was preceded in death by her fathers Joseph Pastor and Neale Skinas and...

Carol Patricia Kisel

Carol Patricia Kisel

Oct 20, 2021

Carol P. Kisel, age 55 of Charlestown Township passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. She was born in Cleveland on November 28, 1965 to Alma {Mahoney} Kubalski and the late Roy Rasch.In addition to her father, Carol was preceded in death by her brother James Rasch and her step-father Ray Kubalski. Carol will be dearly missed by her husband...

Harriet Jean Buxton

Harriet Jean Buxton

Oct 19, 2021

Harriet "Jean" Buxton, age 88 of Akron, passed away peacefully in her home on October 19, 2021.Jean was born on November 17, 1932 in Akron, Ohio to Max and Grace (Daniels) McClure. Jean enjoyed putting together puzzles, going to thrift stores, and collecting everything. She liked planting a garden, especially flowers. Jean had the most beautiful yard and spent a...

Janice Lynn Hefner

Janice Lynn Hefner

Oct 19, 2021

Janice Lynn Hefner,"Jamit", age 74, of Akron, Ohio, walked through Heaven's gates on October 19, 2021 in Barberton. She was born on January 13, 1947 in Akron, the daughter of the late Robert A. and Betty R. (nee Bruce) Sheakley.Mrs. Hefner graduated from Central Hower High School in 1965 and attended Southern Ohio College. Jamit was known as a highly...

Madeline Anna Bever

Madeline Anna Bever

Oct 19, 2021

Madeline Anna Bever, age 92 of Akron, passed away peacefully at home on October 15, 2021.Madeline was born on November 4, 1928 in Richwood, West Virginia to George Washington and Lula (Dean) Tyo. She enjoyed baking, sewing, and crocheting. Madeline spent time making crafts and was very creative. Madeline liked watching Soap Operas, or as she called them, her stories....

Gregory H. Crowe

Gregory H. Crowe

Oct 18, 2021

Gregory H. Crowe, 62, passed away October 18, 2021, just two days shy of his 63rd birthday. Born in Akron, Ohio to Roger and Marie (Cook) Crowe, he was a lifelong area resident. Greg worked as a roofer his entire life and was very athletic in the sports of boxing and hockey in his younger years. He was very sociable,...

Marko Vranic

Marko Vranic

Oct 17, 2021

Marko Vranic, 84, of Tallmadge, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Akron City Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born in Plastovo, Croatia in the former Yugoslavia, to Ana and Ivan Vranic. He attended elementary school in Skradin and secondary school in Sibenik, Croatia where he learned chemistry, metallurgy, and numerous foreign languages. He...

Charlotte Christine Hetrick

Charlotte Christine Hetrick

Oct 17, 2021

Charlotte Christine Hetrick of Akron, OH passed away Sunday morning, October 17, 2021 at the age of 86, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born in Morgantown, WV to the late Charles Jordan and Mary {Foster} Keffer. In addition to her parents, Charlotte was preceded in death by her daughter Vicki McCrossin, brother Charles Jordan, Jr., sister...

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