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Phyllis Jean Johnson
Jun 28, 2021
Phyllis Jean Johnson, age 68 of Akron passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 28, 2021. She was born on September 3, 1952 to Woodrow and Augusta M. Johnson, now deceased. Phyllis worked for the Akron-Summit County Public Library for over 30 years (where she came to be know as "Jean".) She then worked another 14 years for the Summit County...
Dawn Nicole Mcclung
Jun 28, 2021
Dawn "Nyki" McClung, 1972- 2021, of Akron passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, after a long battle with cancer.The family would like to thank Doctor Robin Laskey, her colleagues and all the wonderful people at the Jean & Milton Copper Cancer Center Akron, Ohio for going above and beyond taking care of Nyki during her battle with...
Colleen R. Zito
Jun 27, 2021
Colleen R. Zito, 73, passed away June 27, 2021 surrounded by her family. Born in Akron to Bill and Marion (Frame) Stevens, she was a lifelong area resident. Colleen retired from Goodyear/IBM and she greatly enjoyed traveling with her family and friends. She also enjoyed her card club, gambling and her greatest joy was spending time making memories with her...
Emma Ruth Taylor
Jun 26, 2021
Emma RUTH Taylor, 94, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2021. Born in Moundsville, WV. She worked at Thermal Engineering, retiring after 50+ years of service. Ruth was a longtime member of South Arlington United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Jesse, and son, David. She is survived by her son John (Joann) Taylor, and...
William "Bill" Mike Mason
Jun 25, 2021
In Loving Memory ofWilliam M. Mason1940 - 2021William "Bill" Mike Mason, age 80 of Randolph, Ohio, died on Friday, June 25, 2021 at 1:30 PM. He was born on October 28, 1940 in Nelsonville, OH, the son of the late Clarence and Edith Neal Mason. Bill retired as a salesclerk from Summit Equipment after over 30 years of service. Some...
Brian E. Bragg
Jun 24, 2021
Brian E. Bragg, age 55 of Akron passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021. A lifelong resident of Akron, Brian was born on December 10, 1965 to Don and Sandra {Cozart} Bragg. Brian was preceded in death by his father Don, and many beloved family members.Brian's memory will live on in his children Faith (Jonathan Doak) and Thomas Bragg; longtime...
Jeffery Todd Harmel
Jun 24, 2021
Jeffery Todd Harmel, "Jeffro" or "Rogue", age 38, of Akron, Ohio, died on June 24, 2021 at Akron City Hospital of heart failure. He was born on May 8, 1983 in Akron, the son of Tina Harmel of Akron and his dad that raised him, Jack Dalrymple of Akron and the late Kevin Messenger.Jeff loved to fish, and hang out...
Patricia Anne Fisher
Jun 23, 2021
Patricia Anne Fisher, "Pat", age 86 of Kent, Ohio, died on June 23, 2021 at the Avenue at Aurora. She was born on December 11, 1934 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, the daughter of the late Roger and Irene (nee Barnes) Edmundson. Pat was survived by her three children, Laurel Fisher, Don (Lori) Fisher and Lisa Fisher; her grandchildren, Brandi, Brooke,...
Steven B. Hetzer
Jun 23, 2021
Steven B. Hetzer, 64, of Ravenna, passed away peacefully at home on June 23, 2021. Steve was born in Akron on May 12, 1957 to Raleigh and Shirley (Sprague) Hetzer. Steve retired from Akron Public Schools after over 30 years as a custodian. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and playing poker and euchre with family and friends....
Jackie S. Mervin
Jun 22, 2021
Jackie S. Mervin, 63, passed away unexpectedly on June 22, 2021. Born in Bedford, PA she resided in Cuyahoga Falls, OH most of her adult life. She previously worked for the U. S. Postal Service.Jackie will be sadly missed by her son, Matt Mervin; siblings, Mary, Norma, Julie, Jan and Dick; nieces, nephews and friends.A graveside service will be held...
Garnet Jean Pursley
Jun 22, 2021
Garnet Jean Pursley, age 91 of Hudson, Ohio, died on June 22, 2021 at Heritage of Hudson. She was born on May 13, 1930 in Akron, the daughter of the late Ralph and Elizabeth (nee Dedman) Carson Sr. Garnet loved to go to yard sales and play cards. She was a homemaker and she understood what hard work was in...
Larry R. Augustine
Jun 22, 2021
Larry R. Augustine, 74, of Ellet, left us peacefully on June 22, 2021 to join his beloved Donna in Heaven. He was preceded in death by his parents, James J. Augustine and Frances "Jerry" Green (Lundy); stepfather, Jerry Green; wife of 40 years, Donna J Augustine (Mazzei); brother, James E. Augustine. He is survived by sisters, Linda Pursley and Lori...
Harvey Joe Adkins
Jun 22, 2021
Harvey Joe Adkins, of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 7:30 a.m. He was the last of 9 children born to Joseph and Polly Adkins in Wayne, West Virginia on January 28, 1937. Harvey fought a valiant battle with MS and diabetes, but they didn't win, he did! He's now with his...
Delores V. Parsons
Jun 21, 2021
Delores V. (Reed) Parsons, 87, passed away June 21, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. Her quiet strength and quick wit endeared her to all who knew her. Her husband of 66 years, Harold "Jack" Parsons, passed away before her on April 16, 2020. Delores dedicated her life to raising their five children (Larry Parsons, Jack (Connie) Parsons,...
Charlie Harris
Jun 21, 2021
Charlie Harris of Akron Ohio, loving husband, father, faithful Jehovah's Witness, avid fisherman & entrepreneur passed away suddenly on June 20, 2021. Born to Henry William & Willie Mae Harris on May 4, 1947. Charlie led a rich life, made beautiful memories and will be deeply missed by his loved ones. He is survived by his devoted wife of 41...
Raymond Bruce Watson
Jun 20, 2021
Raymond Bruce Watson, "Ray" or "Scooter", age 58, of Canton, Ohio, died on Father's Day, June 20, 2021 at his home. He was born on October 17, 1962 in Akron, the son of the late Raymond E. and Beulah (nee Duckwall) Watson. Ray served in the US Navy during Dessert StormScooter enjoyed fishing with his friend, Roger Mitchell. He also...
Josephine Milani Hiebel
Jun 20, 2021
Josephine M. Hiebel, 96, of Akron, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2021. Josephine was born on May 10, 1925 to the late Venanzio and Angelina Milani. She earned her teaching degree from the University of Akron and taught elementary school for ten years before marrying and raising her family. Josephine was a wonderful homemaker and a talented seamstress. She...
June Marie Colly
Jun 19, 2021
June Marie Colly, age 78, passed away peacefully in Melissa, Texas, on June 19, 2021. She was born on March 27, 1943 in Akron, Ohio to the late Robert Harold and Regina Marie (nee Law) Helms. Other than her parents, June was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Angue Colly Sr., whom she married on January 27, 1962 in...
Christine Louise Ellsworth
Jun 18, 2021
Christine Louise Ellsworth, 54, passed away on June 18, 2021 at University Hospitals. Family was present at the time of death. She was born on July 16, 1966 to Jacqueline Woodring and Eugene Tibbs. Christine loved her cats and her family very much. She would have done anything for those who were close to her. She had a great sense...
William Roscoe Knight
Jun 18, 2021
William Roscoe Knight, "Rocky", age 87, of Akron, Ohio, died on June 18, 2021 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on January 5, 1934 in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of the late John Q. and Mona Opal (nee Pugh) Knight. Rocky graduated in 1952 from Hower Vocational School and went to the Navy Reserves. He worked at Goodyear Tire...
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