Obituaries
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...
Russell A. Mcgovern, Jr.
Nov 26, 2021
Russell A. McGovern, Jr., 82, passed away peacefully November 26, 2021. Born in Akron, Ohio to Russell, Sr. and Ann (Fulkerson) McGovern, he was a lifelong area resident. He was a proud U. S. Air Force Veteran. Russ loved watching the Cleveland Browns, working on his cars and listening to music.In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...
Jonathon Walter Heil
Nov 25, 2021
Jonathon Walter Heil, age 28 of Rootstown, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021 as the result of a tragic accident.Jonathon was born on January 26, 1993 to Dawn (Randolph) and Helmuth Heil in Barberton, Ohio. He spent most of his childhood being raised in Suffield, Ohio where he graduated from Field High School and Maplewood Career Center in 2011...
Jacqueline Mae Betleyoun Jones
Nov 24, 2021
Jacqueline Mae Betleyoun Jones, 77, passed away with family by her side on November 24, 2021. She was a longtime resident of the Akron/Cuyahoga Falls area. Jackie worked for several years at BF Goodrich while raising her family and later retired as the dietary manager at Sumner on Ridgewood.Jackie will always be remembered as a devoted mother and grandmother. She...
Edward Leroy Sutherland
Nov 23, 2021
Edward Leroy "Fast Eddy" Sutherland, age 73 of Akron passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. A lifelong resident of Akron, Ed was born to the late James and Emmadelle {Snyder} Sutherland.In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his daughter, Dawn Sutherland; brother Jim Sutherland. Ed will be dearly missed by his wife of 49...
Robert Floyd Bergey
Nov 22, 2021
Robert Floyd Bergey, "Bob", age 80, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on November 22, 2021 in Akron, Ohio. He was born in Canton, Ohio on May 25, 1941, the son of the late Nelson and Stella (nee Park) Bergey. Bob worked for the Akron City Schools for over 40 years as a custodian. He retired at the ripe young age...
Robert Van Ratliff
Nov 21, 2021
Robert Van Ratliff, 63, of Akron, passed away on November 21, 2021. Bob was born in Akron on December 10, 1957 to the late Van and Aileen Ratliff. He retired from The Lamp Post after many years as a cook. In his free time, Bob loved to be outdoors working in his garden. He was devoted to his family and...
Matthew Richard Summers
Nov 21, 2021
Matthew Richard Summers, a life long resident of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on November 21, 2021 at the age of 37.Matthew is survived by his wife and the love of his life, Desirea; children, Carmen (16), Bryon (15), Jacob (11) and Joslyn (18 months); mother, Sandra Summers (Greg); brother, Michael Summers Jr. (Angie); grandmother, Ann Platis; aunts, Vicki Oravec and...
Alice Mae Tatum
Nov 20, 2021
Alice M. Tatum, age 86, passed away, peacefully, on November 20, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born on July 28, 1935 in Akron, the daughter of the late Ronald and Thelma (nee Ralston) Jennings, and was a life-long resident of Akron.She was preceded in death by her husband, George Tatum, and her oldest son, Richard Ingham.Survivors...
James W. Boykins Sr.
Nov 19, 2021
James W. Boykins, Sr. (aka. Bro, Jimmy), 74, peacefully passed away on November 19, 2021 in his home in Tallmadge, OH while surrounded by his children. James was born February 3, 1947 to the late Lillian Lucille Hairston and the late James Marshall and was raised by Carrie Boykins.He was preceded in death by his oldest son Michael Williams; parents;...
June A. Gurnish
Nov 19, 2021
June A. "Junie" Gurnish, age 101 of Akron passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 19, 2021. She was born in McDonald, PA on June 1, 1920 to the late Graham and Violet {Boulding} Cooper.In addition to her parents, Junie was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; son Joe Gurnish; siblings Diana, Graham Jr., Bill and Cecil Cooper,...
Joseph M. Szaraz
Nov 19, 2021
Joseph M. Szaraz, age 62 of Uniontown passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021. He was born in Akron on January 2, 1959 to Darlene C. (Dwight) {Thone} Morrison and Joseph H. Szaraz.Joe was preceded in death by his daughter, Leslie Marshall. Joe will be greatly missed by his parents, Darlene and Dwight Morrison; children, Joseph V. "Charlie" Szaraz, Jacob...
Donald Howe
Nov 19, 2021
Donald "Don" Howe passed away peacefully on November 19, 2021 with his family by his side. Donald was born on July 31, 1925 in Youngstown, Ohio to Julian and Martha (Law) Howe. He grew up in Youngstown and in the 6th grade, moved with his parents to a small farm in Greenford. He lived in Greenford the rest of his...
Robert William Stuber
Nov 19, 2021
Robert William Stuber, "Bob", passed away, with his family by his side, on November 19, 2021, a life-long Wildcat fan; devoted father, grandfather, coach and friend, he will be dearly missed by so many.He was born on March 22, 1954 in Akron, the son of the late Joseph Sylvester and Harriet Blanche (nee Knowlton) Stuber.Bob is survived by his loving...
Roger Lee Mitchell
Nov 19, 2021
Roger Lee Mitchell, age 68 of Tallmage, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family on November 19, 2021.Roger was born on February 4, 1953 in Akron, Ohio to Bernard and Anna (Wilt) Mitchell. He graduated from Ellet High School in 1972. Roger then joined the Air Force and served for 5 years. After the Air Force,...
Mary V. Kazias
Nov 19, 2021
Mary V. Kazias, Born August 15, 1933 in Florina Greece, the daughter of the late Vasilios Chrisochoidis and Anna Chrisochoidou.Mary went home to be with the Lord on November 19, 2021 at the age of 88, in Akron Ohio.Mary attended school in the city of Florina in Greece. She met the love of her life and future husband, Tom S....
Edith Anne Bowman
Nov 19, 2021
Edith Anne Bowman, 89, of Akron, passed away surrounded by her family on November 19, 2021. She was born on November 1, 1932 in Akron, Ohio. Edith was a dedicated homemaker who adored her family and friends. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, David Bowman Jr. Left to cherish Edith's memory are her children, Douglas...
Lula Carol Hoff
Nov 18, 2021
Lula C. Hoff, 82 of Tallmadge, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021. She was born April 7, 1939 to Joseph Hoff and Mildred Hoff in Mt. Pleasant, OH. She loved attending her REM workshops, crafting, visiting and laughing with her friends. She is survived by her sister in-law, Lottie Hoff; nephews, Steven Hoff (Chantell), Michael Hoff; niece, Dawn Hoff...
Gwen M. Troyer
Nov 17, 2021
Gwendolyn M. Troyer, age 78 of Akron went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. She was born in Epworth, GA on October 16, 1943 to Inez {Mathis} Walden and the late Earl E. Walden, Sr.In addition to her father, Gwen was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Troyer.Gwen will be greatly missed by her...
Bruce J. Frost
Nov 17, 2021
Bruce Frost, age 77, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2021 after a long battle with COPD. He worked his entire career for Ohio Bell. Bruce was an avid Browns fan, loved looking at old cars, and was always in the garage building something.He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Billy. He is survived by his wife,...
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