Obituaries

Jason Paul Lee

Jason Paul Lee

Oct 27, 2021

Jason Paul Lee, age 46, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 27, 2021. He was born in Akron on January 28, 1975.Due to an auto accident, at the age of 10 months, he suffered a traumatic brain injury. In this same accident, his sister, Jody passed away to Heaven. Jason proved all the...

Willard Peters

Willard Peters

Oct 27, 2021

Willard "Bill" Peters, age 80 of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away on October 27, 2021. Bill was born on January 26, 1941 in Tallmadge, Ohio to William and Annie (Golliher) Peters. He graduated from Tallmadge High School. Bill retired from Chrysler in Twinsburg after 25 years, and then from General Motors in Lordstown after 11 years. He loved spending time...

Gary Stasitis

Gary Stasitis

Oct 27, 2021

Gary Stasitis, 73, passed away on October 27, 2021.Gary was born on January 9, 1948. After graduating from Ellet High School in 1966, he went on to serve in the U.S. Army and then landed a job with the City of Akron working in the Motor Vehicle department until retirement.Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Al and Dorothy;...

Ernestine Neva Stephen

Ernestine Neva Stephen

Oct 26, 2021

Ernestine Neva Stephen, "Ernie", age 93, passed away on October 26, 2021.She was born on July 20, 1928 in Webster Springs, WV and resided in Akron most of her life. Ernie was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Stephen. Ernestine is survived by two sons, Mark and Rex (Pam); four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be held at...

Paul J. Wilson

Paul J. Wilson

Oct 25, 2021

Paul J. Wilson, age 83, died October 23, 2021. Born in Akron, Ohio on November 14, 1937 to the late John Wilson and Annabellle Tomaiko. After John's passing, Annabelle married Francis Tomaiko. Francis was the father Paul knew and loved. Paul was preceded in death by his parents and brothers John Wilson and David Tomaiko and his sister, Frances Potts....

Andrew R. Harper

Andrew R. Harper

Oct 25, 2021

Andrew R. Harper, age 37 of Akron passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 25, 2021. A lifelong resident of Akron, he was born on September 23, 1984 to Robert and Elizabeth {Mongold} Harper.He was preceded in death by his grandparents Roberta Balko and Joseph (Janet) Mongold, and Frank (Eleanor) Authenreith.Andrew is survived by his parents Robert and Elizabeth; sister Amber...

Joseph Michael Scott

Joseph Michael Scott

Oct 25, 2021

Joseph "Mike" Michael Scott, age 64 of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on October 25, 2021.Mike was born on May 4, 1957 in Akron, Ohio to Donald and Helen (Lambert) Scott. He was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. Mike enjoyed watching the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians, and the Chicago Cubs. He attended hundreds of concerts throughout the years with...

Annabelle Murine {Jockisch} Hayes

Annabelle Murine {Jockisch} Hayes

Oct 25, 2021

Annabelle Murine Jockisch Hayes, born on April 13, 1921 in Beardstown, Illinois to Mr. Henry A Jockisch and Rosa Della Williams, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021. Annabelle was the ninth of 10 children, and Grace, Cliff, Homer, Albert, Robert Lee, Lloyd, Russ, Bernice and George have all preceded her in death. Annabelle met her husband Tom E. Hayes while...

Ray Robert Jones

Ray Robert Jones

Oct 25, 2021

Ray Robert Jones, 58, of Waynesburg, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 25, 2021 with family by his side. He was born in Buffalo, New York on April 2, 1963 to the late Ray and Katherine Jones. Ray was employed with All Construction Services for the last 20 years. In his free time, he enjoyed being...

Mary Anna Fruchey

Mary Anna Fruchey

Oct 25, 2021

Mary Anna Fruchey, age 92 of Akron passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021. A lifelong Akron resident, Mary was born to the late Hans and Henrietta {Gerke} Dahm.In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Fruchey, grandson Matthew Arnold.Mary's memory will live on in her children, Roberta (Dave) Arnold and John Fruchey; grandchildren...

Jo Ann Busch

Jo Ann Busch

Oct 24, 2021

Jo Ann Busch, age 47 of Ravenna, passed away on October 24, 2021.Jo Ann was born on September 28, 1974 in Cleveland, Ohio to John and Jo Ann Busch. She was a supportive ear for cancer survivors, listening to them on the phone and talking with them online. She is preceded in death by her father, and brother, Jeff Busch.Jo...

Carol J Hennacy

Carol J Hennacy

Oct 24, 2021

Carol Jean Hennacy, age 74 of Akron, passed away on October 24, 2021.Carol was born on April 20, 1947 to William and Catherine (Moore) Myers. She graduated from Brimfield High School and then went on to get her business degree. She worked as an office manager for Hennacy Machine. Carol was married to her husband, Roderick for 58 years. She...

Lois Elaine Mitchell

Lois Elaine Mitchell

Oct 23, 2021

Lois Elaine Mitchell, 77, of Randolph, passed away suddenly on October 23, 2021. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 7, 1944 to the late Wilmer and Juanita Moyers. Lois was devoted to her family and especially loved being a Grandma to her many grandchildren. She will be truly missed by all who knew her.In addition to her parents,...

Dolores Jean Osborne

Dolores Jean Osborne

Oct 23, 2021

Dolores Jean Osborne, "Jean", age 89 of Seven Hills, Ohio, formerly of Akron, Ohio, died on October 23, 2021 at the home of her daughter after a long illness with pancreatic cancer. She was born on August 5, 1932 in Barbour County, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Clyde N. and Nellie (nee Nestor) Trimble.Jean was a homemaker, she...

Rick D. Elkins

Rick D. Elkins

Oct 22, 2021

Rick D. Elkins, age 55 of Barberton, Ohio, died suddenly on October 22, 2021. He was born on March 23, 1966 in Akron, the son of Donald L. "Don" (Patricia) Elkins and Georgia L. Cope, all of Akron. Rick was an honorably discharged US Navy veteran serving during peacetime. Rick served on and re-commissioned the USS Missouri (BB-63).Rick was a...

Fletcher L. Molden, Jr.

Fletcher L. Molden, Jr.

Oct 21, 2021

Fletcher L Molden Jr 62.Fell asleep in death peacefully at home on 10/21/2021 with his wife Dorthea, who was by his side constantly during his illness. She was joined by a host of family members and friends who reached out for support.Fletcher was born on April 7, 1959 with his twin brother Fredrick being born 7 minutes later. They are...

John Csuhta

John Csuhta

Oct 21, 2021

John Csuhta, 69, passed away October 21, 2021. He was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. John enjoyed watching TV while smoking and having a Busch beer as well as helping his friend David with various projects.He is survived by his friends, David Buskirk, Kevin Ballew, Kenny Ballew, Keith Ballew, Kyle Ballew, John Wagner, Jeff Buskirk, Mark Buskirk, "G-String"...

Mary Finley

Mary Finley

Oct 21, 2021

Mary "Patti" Finley, 58, passed away unexpectedly October 21, 2021. Born in Akron, Ohio to Edward and Mona (Surdam) McGraw. Mary was a lifelong area resident, a graduate of Ellet High School, The University of Akron and received a Master's Degree in Counseling. She was a dedicated Special Education teacher for Akron Public Schools for nearly 36 years. Mary greatly...

Joseph G. Wehrlin

Joseph G. Wehrlin

Oct 21, 2021

Joseph G. Wehrlin, "Joe", age 92, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died on October 21, 2021 at Heather Knoll Retirement Community.He was born on September 13, 1929 in Akron, the son of the late Joseph and Frances (nee Beckter) Wehrlin. Joe was an honorably discharged US Army veteran where he served in the Korean War; and was a retiree from BF...

Cheryl Rae Pifer

Cheryl Rae Pifer

Oct 21, 2021

Cheryl Rae Pifer, age 71 of Atwater passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021. She was born in Akron on November 11, 1949 to the late Elbert and Dorothy {Woody} Thornton.In addition to her parents, Cheryl was preceded in death by her sisters Marilyn "Jo" Robison and Betty Miller, and brother Jim Thornton.Cheryl's memory will always be cherished by her...

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