Obituaries
Robert Lee Gruber
Dec 3, 2021
Robert Lee Gruber, age 85 of Clinton passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021. He was born in Akron on August 7, 1936 to the late Grantham and Dorothy {Yale} Gruber.In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his son Keith Gruber. Robert will be incredibly missed by his sons Kevin (Barbara) Gruber and Barry Gruber; grandchildren...
Audrey Maxine Zurcher
Dec 3, 2021
Audrey Maxine Zurcher, age 86, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, December 3, 2021, following a brief Illness. She was born in Seville, Ohio on April 9, 1935, to the late Henry and Goldie Moser.In addition to her parents, Audrey was preceded in death by her daughter, Debbie; son, Doug; ex-husband and friend, Russell; and...
Geraldine Stewart
Dec 3, 2021
"Together Again"Geraldine (Slabaugh) Stewart, age 91, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on December 3rd 2021.Born April 4th 1930, Jeri retired from the US Postal Service in 2001 with 25 years of service. She was certified in belly dancing through the University of Akron. She had a "bachelors in clogging" earned in 1991 - something she...
Margaret L. Frick
Dec 3, 2021
Margaret L. Frick, 81, passed away December 3, 2021 at home with her family by her side. Born in Newville, WV to Alva and Pearl (Blankenship) Hamner, she lived in the Akron, Ohio area all of her adult life. Marge was a longtime member of Mogadore Baptist Church. She greatly enjoyed reading, her dogs, going to family reunions and spending...
John Hubert Ingram
Dec 3, 2021
John Hubert Ingram, age 63 of Akron, Ohio, passed away on December 3, 2021.John was born on August 26, 1958 in Akron, Ohio to Hubert and Mary (Rader) Ingram. He graduated from Manchester High School. He was a wonderful son, brother, and uncle. John was a fantastic artist, creating paintings and charcoal drawings. He enjoyed antiques and paintings. He is...
Donald Edmond Fergusson
Dec 2, 2021
On Thursday, December 2, 2021, Donald (Don) E. Fergusson, Sr., age 80, passed away surrounded by his family after a courageous battle to overcome a stroke. Dad was a life-long resident of Akron, being born March of 1941 on 430 Bell Street and was a Garfield High School graduate. He was the son of Kenneth (Sr.) and Evelyn (Atkinson) Fergusson,...
Kenneth James Dickey
Dec 2, 2021
Kenneth James Dickey, 55, passed away December 2, 2021 with his family by his side. Born in Duluth, Minnesota to Michael and Judith (Brown) Dickey, he resided in the Akron area much of his adult life after living in several places prior. Kenny was proud to be a U. S. Army Veteran and he loved stock car racing, building model...
Kenneth Wayne Dronebarger
Dec 1, 2021
Kenneth Wayne Dronebarger, age 74, passed away on December 1, 2021 after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Kenny spent his life as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was married to the love of his life, Sandra Lee (Wilson) Dronebarger. Together they spent more than 50 years building the life they dreamed of. They loved vacationing, biking...
Barbara Lou Farmer
Dec 1, 2021
Barbara "Barb" Lou Farmer, age 77 of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on December 1, 2021.Barb was born on May 15, 1944 in Beauty, Kentucky to John and Mae (Alley) Hobbs. She graduated from Warfield High School in Kentucky in 1961. Barb married the love of her life, Cecil Farmer in 1962 and enjoyed 52 years...
Jason Lee Ervin
Dec 1, 2021
Jason Lee Ervin, age 51 of Akron passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. He was born in Ravenna, Ohio to Penny {Wagner} Smith and the late Ronald Ervin. In addition to his father, Jason was preceded in death by his brother Vincent Allen Burns.Jason will be missed dearly by his mother Penny; children Kara, Skyler and...
Lacy Lafferty
Nov 30, 2021
Beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather, Lacy Lafferty, age 85 of Stow, Ohio passed away on November 29, 2021. Born to William and Grace {Fain} Lafferty in Kentucky, Lacy was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. He loved his family, bowling, camping and singing karaoke. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Mary; daughters Angela Lutgen of Stow,...
Douglas C. Doepel
Nov 30, 2021
Douglas C. Doepel, age 63 of Akron went to be with our Lord on November 30, 2021. Born on December 9, 1957, Doug grew up in Suffield and graduated from Field High School in 1977. Doug was quick to laugh and quick to love, with a big heart. But what he loved most was his nieces and nephews. Doug was...
Lavern Fern Winstead
Nov 27, 2021
Lavern Fern Winstead (October 5, 1930 - November 27, 2021)Lavern Winstead, 91, passed away November 27, 2021 at Altercare of Hartville. Born in Akron, Ohio to Jasper and Maude (Cain) Goodson, she was a lifelong Mogadore/Kent area resident. Lavern greatly enjoyed swimming at the YMCA, reading, watching cooking shows, anything that involved spending time with her family and annual trips...
Linda Kay Spaulding
Nov 27, 2021
Linda Kay Spaulding, age 74 of Ravenna passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Saturday, November 27, 2021. She was born in Franklin, PA on June 6, 1947 to the late Charles and Eleanor {Stahl} Dunlap.In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in death by her sister Terrie; nephew Richard; sisters-in-law Dottie and Anna. Linda will be dearly missed by...
Rodney Bruce James
Nov 27, 2021
Rodney Bruce James, age 72, born on November 8th, 1949, passed away on November 27th, 2021. Rodney retired in 2016 after working for Wrayco Industries since 1987. He was also a Vietnam Veteran.He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Terry Renee James and brother, Ronald James. He is survived by his sister, Pam James; three sons,...
Bret H. Crawford
Nov 27, 2021
Lifelong Akron resident and East High School alumni, Bret Crawford 61, passed away November 27, 2021.Bret is preceded in death by his father, Harold Crawford. He is survived by his mother Jean Crawford, sister Kim (Luke) Eliadis, nieces, Brooke, and Kelly. Stepchildren; Seth, Shane, and Casey.Bret enjoyed tinkering on anything with a motor and had many well cared for cars,...
James R. Dawson
Nov 27, 2021
JAMES R DAWSON (JIM or JIMMY) passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at age 81 at home with family.He was discharged from the US Marine Corps due to a knee injury before serving in war. He was still a proud Veteran and showed proper respect to others that served. He worked for Swagelok but he retired in 2006 with...
Marcia L. Sandstrom
Nov 27, 2021
Marcia L. Sandstrom, 76, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on November 27, 2021. Marcia was born in Youngstown, Ohio on October 21, 1945 to the late Rollin Jewett and Doris Thomas. She was a talented artist and made good use of her home studio, creating paintings and greeting cards. Marcia sold her work in area stores and was proud to...
Timothy W Jordan
Nov 27, 2021
Timothy "Tim" W. Jordan, age 73 of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away on November 27, 2021.Tim was born on May 28, 1948 in Uniontown, PA to Vernon and Adeline (Agarand) Jordan. He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Larry Jordan.Tim will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Nancy, children, Cyndi Moyer, and Tim Jordan, II, grandchildren,...
Cynthia Marie Crossland-Kovalck
Nov 27, 2021
Cynthia Crossland-Kovalck passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 27, 2021. Cindy was born in Akron, Ohio to Robert and Joanne Crossland. She was 63 yrs old. Cindy graduated from STVM High School in 1976. After high school she continued to pursue her interest in dance. She taught dance to children at the Akron Jewish Center for many years...
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