Obituaries
Beverly Jean Hice
Nov 3, 2021
Beverly Jean Hice age 83, of Akron, passed away surrounded by her loving family on November 3, 2021. Beverly was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on October 14, 1938 to Lester and Ruth (Ferner) Stevenson. She moved to Akron, Ohio at a young age, becoming a mother and building a family, of which she was the centerpiece. Her life and...
Mary E. Novak
Nov 3, 2021
Mary E. Novak, 96, passed away on November 3, 2021. She was born September 3, 1925 in Grey's Landing, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Youngstown, Ohio. She married her late husband Marcus in May 1948, and the two spent 61 years together raising their family. In 1973, she moved to New Mexico with her husband. She...
David J. Casteel
Nov 3, 2021
David J. Casteel, 68, passed away unexpectedly November 3, 2021. Born in Jasper, Tennessee to Ernest and Mary Casteel, he was lifelong resident of Cuyahoga Falls. He worked as a restaurant manager at several places, including McDonald's and Country Kitchen. David enjoyed listening to the Indians, watching the Browns and also wrestling, going fishing, collecting model cars and spending time...
James G. Gay
Nov 3, 2021
James G. Gay, 95, of Atwater, passed away on November 3, 2021. Jim was born on March 2, 1926 in Akron, Ohio to the late Wasson and Genevia Gay. He was a proud World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. Upon leaving the service, he spent his career at Goodyear Tire and Rubber. He also worked and...
Mary Tench
Nov 2, 2021
Mary Tench October 10, 1944 - November 2, 2021Like everything else in Mary's life, her obituary will not be traditional, instead, I would like to tell you a little about this amazing lady that was "family" to me!Mary grew up with loving parents, and nine siblings. She often talked about all the fun times they had together. But her greatest...
Gail Lynn Stahl
Nov 1, 2021
Gail Stahl, age 80 of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died on November 1, 2021. She was born on May 5, 1941 in Cuyahoga Falls, the daughter of the late Edward and Muriel (nee Fryberger) Bartholomew. Gail enjoyed attending church, flower gardening and her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was extremely family oriented and keeping the...
Velma J. (Fox) Williams
Nov 1, 2021
At the age of 68 Velma went home to be with her savior after a long battle with cancer. Velma was preceded in death by her parents Chester and Betty (Baker) Fox as well as many aunts and uncles. She leaves behind her beautiful daughters, Rachel Edwards and Sarah Williams; her grandchildren, Marissa Hall, Zachary White, Macey Edwards and Tanner...
James Ramsey, Jr.
Nov 1, 2021
James "Jim" Ramsey, Jr. age 74 of Tallmadge, passed away on November 1, 2021.He was born on February 19, 1947 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to James and Mary Alice (Starrett) Ramsey. Jim was proud of the decades he spent as a software engineer. Jim enjoyed humor, especially puns, displaying them on his T-shirts. However, what made him truly joyous was...
Danny E. Frazier
Nov 1, 2021
Danny E. "Yogi" Frazier, 66, passed away November 1, 2021. Born in Akron, Ohio on September 24, 1955 to James and Lorraine (Watson) Frazier, he was a lifelong area resident. He loved his family and friends as well as watching the Browns and Buckeyes. In the 1970's he rode a Harley up until 1980 and he always loved his Harley...
Joseph M. Jagiela
Oct 31, 2021
Joseph M. Jagiela, "Big Joe", age 57, of Akron, Ohio, died at his home on October 31, 2021. He was born on August 18, 1964 in Warren, Ohio, the son of the late Edward and Nola (nee Emery) Jagiela. Big Joe was a landscaper for various landscaping companies. He enjoyed fishing, cookouts, music, and he loved his dogs, Ellie and...
Robert John Leboda
Oct 31, 2021
Robert John "Bob" Leboda, age 79 of Akron passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021. He was born in East Chicago, IN on April 23, 1942 to the late Leo and Mary {Gargus} Leboda.In addition to his parents, Bob is preceded in death by his siblings Richard, Loretta and Ronald Leboda.Bob will be dearly missed by his wife, Pauline; children...
Mary Ella Zuniga
Oct 31, 2021
Mary Ella Zuniga, age 80 of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with our Lord God on October 31, 2021. She was born on December 6, 1940 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Benjamin Franklin and Helen Roxcy (Bishop) Mantooth. She graduated from Green High School. Mary loved to garden, was an animal lover, and was an amazing cook. She also enjoyed...
Dorcas Mae Rollyson
Oct 29, 2021
Dorcas Mae Rollyson, 91, passed away peacefully at home October 29, 2021. Born December 18, 1929 in Gassaway, WV to Earl and Dona (Gay) Hall, she lived in the Akron area all of her adult life. Dorcas retired from Teledyne Monarch Rubber in Hartville. She belonged to both the Moose Club and VFW of Mogadore. She enjoyed taking care of...
Johnnie Mae Hord
Oct 29, 2021
Johnnie Mae Hord (Jay) 83; passed away October 29, 2021. Johnnie was born on March 28, 1938 to the late Daniel and Lillie Mae (Wood) Woods. She was a lifelong Akron resident and a graduate of North High School. Johnnie retiring working as a crossing guard for the Akron Public Schools. She greatly enjoyed serving Jehovah, spending time with her...
Matthew Lee Boarman
Oct 29, 2021
Matthew Lee Boarman, age 52 of Stow passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 29, 2021. He was born in Akron on April 12, 1969 to Noel and Carolyn {Fearer} Boarman. Matthew's legacy of love will be fondly remembered by his parents Noel and Carolyn Boarman; brother Mike (Linda) Boarman; sister Monica Boarman; nieces Charly (Dave) Grether and Kelli Boarman; many...
Mildred M. Felber
Oct 29, 2021
Mildred M. Felber (Dannemiller), 76, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2021. She was a Type I Diabetic Warrior for over 60 years. Millie was born in Akron, Ohio on August 21, 1945 and graduated from Kenmore High School. She will always be remembered as a sweet and loving person. Her greatest joy in life was her marriage, raising her...
Robert Lee Keeton
Oct 29, 2021
Robert Lee Keeton, 67, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on October 29, 2021. Bob was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on March 6, 1954 to the late Robert H. and Mary E. Keeton. He retired from TOPS. In his free time, Bob enjoyed working on cars. He rebuilt several cars for his children. A jack of all trades, Bob could fix...
Shirley J. Custer
Oct 28, 2021
Shirley J. Custer (Fain) passed away on October 28, 2021. She was born in Akron on July 10, 1932 and lived in Akron her entire life. She was preceded in death by parents, George H. and Florence Fain; brothers, George (Betty) Fain and Ronald (Rita) Fain, both from Helen, Georgia; sister, Doris Elliott; and infant son, Ronald Sheridan Custer.She is...
Sue A Zemlansky
Oct 27, 2021
Sue Ann Zemlansky, age 72, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on October 27, 2021.Sue was born on January 19, 1949 in Akron to Jacob and Ann (Mysock) Zemlansky. She graduated from St. Mary High School in 1967. She was a proud retiree of the USPS. Her talents truly shown as an advocate for her fellow employees in her various roles...
Becky Jane Walters
Oct 27, 2021
Becky Jane Walters, age 69 of Akron passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. She was born in Canton on August 16, 1952 to the late Ralph and Idabelle {Moore} Murphy.In addition to her parents, Becky was preceded in death by Mark A. Walters. Becky will be greatly missed by her longtime companion Bruce A. Kittinger; son Mark (Krystal) Walters...
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