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John Yanchek
Dec 22, 2024
John A. Yanchek, age 78, of Akron passed away on December 22, 2024, He was born in Cleveland Heights on December 10, 1946. He went on to achieve an associate’s degree. In 1969, he married Linda (Kopp) who passed in 2010. John was a kitchen designer for Home Depot for many years and enjoys wrestling, NASCAR, and puppetry. John was...
Marilyn Briner
Dec 22, 2024
Marilyn Briner, age 85 of Mogadore, Ohio passed away December 22, 2024.
Marilyn was one of ten children born June 24, 1939, to Mona Louise Griggy and Gilbert Edward Griggy in Wadsworth, Ohio. She was raised on a farm and loved to tell her children stories about growing up on the farm. Marilyn graduated from Kent State High School, where she...
Gerald L. "Jerry" Putnam
Dec 22, 2024
Gerald L. "Jerry" Putnam, 80, passed away peacefully December 22, 2024 with his wife by his side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Duffy and Edna (Troutt) Putnam, he was a lifelong Akron area resident. Jerry graduated from Springfield High School in 1963 and he belonged to the Freemasons Blue Lodge as well as the Tadmor Shrine. He retired from General...
Kenneth Miles Snyder
Dec 22, 2024
Kenneth Snyder, 89, died on 22 December, 2024. He was born August 13, 1935 to Lewie and Ora Snyder near Spencer, WV.
He is survived by brother Elmo; sisters Shirley, Nancy, Naomi and Connie; and daughter Brenda. Preceded in death by wife Dorothy; sons Mark and Kenneth; daughter Paula; and brother Thomas.
Cremation has taken place and the family will have a...
Arlie Henthorn Jr.
Dec 21, 2024
Arlie Henthorn Jr, 75, passed away December 21, 2024. Born in Barberton, Ohio to Arlie and Jeanette (Ayres) Henthorn, he grew up in Springfield Twp before moving to Randolph Twp. Arlie retired in 2004 after 40 years of service with Painters Local 841, where he worked as an applicator of conventional and exotic coatings. He was very creative and had...
John McWorth Smallwood
Dec 20, 2024
John McWorth Smallwood, age 89, of Akron, passed away on December 20, 2024 in the comfort of his home. He was born in Mt. Gilead, Ohio on October 29, 1935 to the late William and Celiabelle (Black) Smallwood. He was a Korean War Navy Veteran, then ran many kitchens in Nevada including Lake Mead Marina. For over 40 years, John...
Alys P. DeMattia
Dec 20, 2024
Alys Piper DeMattia, a beacon of kindness and warmth, left this world on December 20, 2024, at the age of 60. Born on June 26, 1964, Alys touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and generosity that will forever be cherished.
An alumna of Olney Friends School, Alys carried with...
Yvonne K. Boggs
Dec 19, 2024
Yvonne K. Boggs (Barnhart)
December 5th, 1961-December 19th, 2024
She was the oldest daughter born of Harriet and Ivan Barnhart.
Yvonne was an amazing wonderful woman with many talents. She was really great at sewing. She made all her children and grandchildren their curtains and bedding and all their crochet blankets. She was an amazing cook too. She made the best homemade chicken...
Lisa Ann Wahl
Dec 19, 2024
Lisa Ann Wahl, 63, of Mogadore, passed away on December 19, 2024 at Summa Akron City Hospital. She was born in Akron on June 2, 1961 to Tom and Audrey Gear.
Lisa grew up in Mogadore and graduated from Mogadore High School. She spent many years employed as a secretary for a doctor's office before her health limited her ability to...
Virginia M. Crumley "Ginger"
Dec 19, 2024
Virginia M. Crumley "Ginger", 75, of Springfield Twp, passed away on December 19, 2024 at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Christianburg, Virginia on September 20, 1949 to the late Elmer and Mildred "Midge" Beers.
Ginger will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 29 years, Jan Crumley; children, Larry (Jonell) McCracken Jr., Brandy McCracken, and Don...
Tamara Lee Jarvis
Dec 19, 2024
Tamara "Tami" Lee Jarvis, 59, of Coventry Township, passed away on December 19, 2024, at her home with her family surrounding her. She was born in Barberton on November 27, 1965 to the late David Leroy and Constance {Stevenson} Weinsheimer.
In addition to her parents, Tami was preceded in death by her grandson Daimere Jackson.
Tami is survived by her loving husband,...
Patricia Donofrio
Dec 18, 2024
Patty Donofrio, 74, of Akron, Ohio went home to the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on December 18, 2024, after a long illness with alzheimer's. Patty was born on June 8, 1950 to the late Anthony and Pauline Donofrio (Miljak). Patty grew up in Akron, graduated from Ellet High School, and later retired from Akron Children's Hospital after...
William R. "Bob" Bukovi
Dec 17, 2024
William R. "Bob" Bukovi, 73, passed away unexpectedly at home December 17, 2024. Born in Barberton, Ohio to Bob and Betty Bukovi, he resided in the Akron area all of his life. Bob very much took pride in his work as a machinist. He enjoyed watching football and other sports, playing darts and pool and spending time with his family.
In...
Steven James Moss
Dec 17, 2024
Steven James Moss, age 31, a beloved carpenter with an infectious smile and a heart as big as his ambitions, departed this world on December 17, 2024, leaving a profound impact on all who had the privilege to know him. Born on January 30, 1993, in Akron, the family moved to Southern Illinois and returned to Akron. Steven was a...
Ronnie Sue Barnett
Dec 17, 2024
On the morning of December 17, our beautiful, funny, outgoing, fearless, joyful, inquisitive, unfiltered, generous, faithful, loving wife and mother ran into the loving arms of her Lord & Savior.
Ronnie was born on September 15, 1940 in Akron, Ohio and lived in Firestone Park all her life until moving to Chippewa Township, Doylestown, Ohio in 1995. Ronnie graduated from Garfield...
Diane L. Matthews
Dec 17, 2024
Diane L. Matthews, age 77, of Tallmadge, passed away on December 17, 2024 at Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center. She was born on September 28, 1947 to the late Gail and Betty Walter in Salem, Ohio.
Diane worked as a Group Home Manager for at-risk youth for many years before her retirement.
She loved reading, spending time with her grandchildren and...
Kathleen A. Lappin
Dec 16, 2024
Kathleen "Kakie" A. Lappin, 59, of Akron, passed away on December 16, 2024. She was born on June 7, 1965 the daughter of the late Howard and Catherine Lappin. Kakie loved to crochet and work on many other arts and crafts. Kakie was a talented artist and also loved music. She had many accomplishments but her greatest was her love...
Robert Owen Shew
Dec 14, 2024
Robert Owen Shew, age 95, of Akron, passed away on December 14, 2024 at Akron City Hospital. He was born in Kenmore, Ohio on January 10, 1929 to the late Robert J. and Ruth Shew.
Robert found love and married Lenore Davidson on March 7, 1953. Robert and Lenore lived in the Akron area for most of their lives together before...
Desireé T. Brewer-Fissella
Dec 13, 2024
Desireé Terese Brewer-Fissella known to everyone as “Cookie” “Cook” or “Dez”, went home to be with the Lord on December 13, 2024 in the comfort of her home. Desireé was married to her devoted husband, Monty Fissella on August 24, 1997. With this union they had 3 children: Montasia(deceased), DaMonte and Montia. Desireé worked in hospitality, as a manager, for...
Jennifer A. Zemlansky
Dec 13, 2024
Jennifer A. Zemlansky, 50, of Akron, passed away on December 13, 2024, with her beloved Chica by her side. She was born on May 5, 1974 the daughter of Deborah and William Zemlansky. Jennifer graduated from North High School with the class of 1992. For many years she worked for the Akron Postal Services. Jennifer loved spending time in Puerto...
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