Obituaries

John R. Allen

John R. Allen

Jan 7, 2022

John R. Allen, "Johnny Ray", age 55 of Akron, Ohio, died on January 7, 2022 at his home. He was born on August 12, 1966 in Akron, the son of Ray Allen of Akron and Ruth A. (nee Bechter) Sisson of North Canton. John graduated from Garfield High School in 1984 and from the University of Akron in 1995 with...

Jerome Davis

Jerome Davis

Jan 7, 2022

Jerome F DavisJune. 8, 1929 – January 7, 2022.Jerry was a resident of Goodyear Heights, Akron since the 1950's. He was born in Chicago, the son of Lucille Davis (deceased) and Charles Morehead (deceased) of Illinois. Preceded in death by Connie Davis (wife), John R Davis (son), and Robert Davis (brother).He is survived by his children, Monte (Nahed) Davis, Peggy...

Charles L Murray

Charles L Murray

Jan 7, 2022

Charles L. Murray, 61, passed away on January 7, 2022. He was born on April 4, 1960 the son of the late Oscar and Mary Murray. He enjoyed working on jigsaw puzzles, models and woodworking. He was known for his "Green Thumb" with his gardens and planting of trees.He had many achievements but his greatest was his love for his...

Richard Postlethwaite

Richard Postlethwaite

Jan 7, 2022

Richard "Ricky" Postlethwaite, age 62 of Akron, passed away on January 7, 2022.Ricky was born on April 1, 1959 in Akron, Ohio to Richard Postlethwaite and Vinnie Anderson. He graduated from Ellet High School. He is preceded in death by his parents.Ricky is survived by his sister, Kelly (Rodney) Bonsky, niece, Stephanie (Jason) Dawkins, step-mother, Sherrie Postlethwaite, aunt, Charlotte Holmes,...

Rose Marie Rzeszotarski

Rose Marie Rzeszotarski

Jan 7, 2022

Rose Marie Rzeszotarski, age 87 of Peninsula, Ohio, died on January 7, 2022 at the home of her daughter in Medina. She was born on July 11, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of the late Robert and Rose (nee Turk) Gaul. Rose loved to flower garden, play bingo, the lottery and she enjoyed being in the outdoors, walking. She...

Linda L Parrott

Linda L Parrott

Jan 7, 2022

Linda L. Parrott, 60, passed away on January 7, 2022. She was born on May 19, 1961 the daughter of the late James and Wilma Woods. She was a woman of great faith and attended the Akron Baptist Temple. She enjoyed listening and singing to music. With her laughter, love, faith, wisdom and compassion she touched and altered many hearts...

Debra K. Brumbach

Debra K. Brumbach

Jan 7, 2022

Debra K. Brumbach, 63, passed away January 7, 2022 at Pebble Creek Healthcare Center. Born in Akron, Ohio to Phil Brumbach and Donnie (Decker) Robinson, she was a lifelong area resident. Deb enjoyed The Wizard of Oz, dancing, Michael Jackson, old school music, Shirley Temple and going to restaurants with her family. She will be sadly missed by her siblings,...

James R. Frymyer

James R. Frymyer

Jan 7, 2022

James "Jim" R. Frymyer, age 93 of Akron, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 7, 2022.Jim was born on June 2, 1928 in Akron, Ohio to Brooks and Pearl (Taylor) Frymyer. He retired after 27 years at Firestone working as an electrician. He married his wife on October 13, 1946 and enjoyed 75 years of marriage. Jim...

Michelle M. Demko

Michelle M. Demko

Jan 7, 2022

Michelle M. Demko, "Shell", age 54 of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2022 at her home, after extended health issues for the past four years. She was born on December 8, 1967 in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of Sandra "Sandy" Sturm of Stow, Ohio and the late Barry "Mike" Sturm. Shell loved to...

Russell Yanke

Russell Yanke

Jan 6, 2022

Russell Yanke, 62, of Akron, passed away on January 6, 2022. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 8, 1959 to the late Joseph M. and Olga J. Yanke. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Olga D. Yanke.Russell retired from Yanke Orthotic and Prosthetic Services of Canton, Inc. He was currently residing at The Colony Healthcare Center in...

James Edward Taylor

James Edward Taylor

Jan 6, 2022

James Edward Taylor II, "Eddie", age 64 of Akron passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022. A lifelong resident of Akron, Eddie was born to James Edward Taylor and Sadie {Holcomb} Taylor. Eddie was preceded in death by his wife, Judy M. Taylor his father James E. Taylor and nephew Donald D. Boyd. Eddie is survived by his mother, Sadie;...

Michael Paul Kovach

Michael Paul Kovach

Jan 6, 2022

Michael P. Kovach passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022 after battling a brief illness. Mike was born on August 29, 1973 in Akron, OH to Paul and Nancy Kovach and was raised in Goodyear Heights, where he rode his bike proudly and played a mean game of kickball. He grew up as a member of Goodyear Hts. Presbyterian Church's youth...

Bernard E. Cody

Bernard E. Cody

Jan 5, 2022

Bernard E. Cody "Bernie", 59, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully January 5, 2022 at the Cleveland VA after a battle with vascular dementia and lymphoma. Bernie graduated from Ellet High School in 1980 and served in the U. S. Air Force at Nellis Air Force base in Las Vegas from 1980-84. He was a Master Union Carpenter (Local 285)....

Jeffrey D. Albaugh

Jeffrey D. Albaugh

Jan 5, 2022

Jeffrey D. Albaugh, 60, passed away peacefully January 5, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to Ralph and Betty (Sproch) Albaugh, he resided in the area all of his life. Jeff enjoyed motorcycles, dogs and cars. He will be sadly missed by his daughter, Mandy (Sanjiv) Lal; grandsons, Chase, Sai; sister, Judy Uber; other...

Charles E. Grimm

Charles E. Grimm

Jan 4, 2022

Charles E. Grimm, 69, passed away January 4, 2022 surrounded by his family. Born in Harrisville, WV to Charles and Nellie (Cox) Grimm, he resided in northeast Ohio all of his adult life. Charlie enjoyed riding his tractors, caring for his pygmy goats, traveling to WV to visit and spending time with his family.In addition to his parents he was...

Kenneth W Moede

Kenneth W Moede

Jan 4, 2022

Kenneth W. Moede, 66, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on January 4, 2022. He was born on November 20, 1955 the son of the late Arthur and Rachel Moede. He was a man of faith and attended Freewill Baptist Church. Kenneth enjoyed fishing, playing pool and scratching of lottery tickets. He was preceded in death by...

Glenn Weimer

Glenn Weimer

Jan 4, 2022

Glenn Weimer, age 94 passed to his eternal home on January 4, 2022 as he wished in his own home. A servant of the Lord, Glenn was born to Bert and Amy (Chagnot) Weimer, on March 18, 1926 on the family farm in Austintown. A graduate of Chaney High School, class of 1945. Glenn served in Korea during World War...

Patricia Ann Price

Patricia Ann Price

Jan 4, 2022

Patricia Ann Price, 67, of Tallmadge, passed away on January 4, 2022. Pat was born in Bluefield, West Virginia on May 20, 1954 to Douglas and Judy Lambert. She was a lung cancer survivor and in remission since 2008.Pat was very creative. She was a talented seamstress and enjoyed crocheting. Over the years, all her family members received blankets crocheted...

Sandra Lee Andrus

Sandra Lee Andrus

Jan 3, 2022

Stanley E. Andrus, age 84 of Canal Fulton, joined his wife of 64 years, Sandra {Whitmyer} Andrus, age 83, in Heaven on Sunday, March 6, 2022, just two months after her passing on January 3, 2022.Stanley retired from Goodyear after 35 years of service. He was a talented bowler, and for a time was part of several leagues. Stanley loved...

Alicia Sikes

Alicia Sikes

Jan 3, 2022

Alicia (Hobbs) Sikes, age 39, passed away on January 3, 2022, at the same hospital where she was born and where she volunteered forty hours a week at the age of 14. The daughter of Mary Jo Coull and the late Virgil J. Hobbs, she was born on October 24, 1982.Allie was preceded in death by her grandparents, Gilbert and...

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