Obituaries

Mark W Knight

Mark W Knight

Oct 21, 2021

Mark W. Knight, age 63 of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in his home on October 21, 2021.Mark was born in Akron, Ohio on February 4, 1958 to William Knight and Ola (Yoak) Christner. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1976. He worked and traveled the world for 30 years with Steelastic in Akron, Ohio. Mark...

Carol Patricia Kisel

Carol Patricia Kisel

Oct 20, 2021

Carol P. Kisel, age 55 of Charlestown Township passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. She was born in Cleveland on November 28, 1965 to Alma {Mahoney} Kubalski and the late Roy Rasch.In addition to her father, Carol was preceded in death by her brother James Rasch and her step-father Ray Kubalski. Carol will be dearly missed by her husband...

Sandra Gallimore

Sandra Gallimore

Oct 20, 2021

Sandra Gallimore (nee Skinas), 70, passed away October 20, 2021. While she survived a near fatal battle with cancer 30 years ago, the damage from the fight eventually took its toll and her life. She's now in God's loving care. She was born August 20, 1951. She was preceded in death by her fathers Joseph Pastor and Neale Skinas and...

Harriet Jean Buxton

Harriet Jean Buxton

Oct 19, 2021

Harriet "Jean" Buxton, age 88 of Akron, passed away peacefully in her home on October 19, 2021.Jean was born on November 17, 1932 in Akron, Ohio to Max and Grace (Daniels) McClure. Jean enjoyed putting together puzzles, going to thrift stores, and collecting everything. She liked planting a garden, especially flowers. Jean had the most beautiful yard and spent a...

Janice Lynn Hefner

Janice Lynn Hefner

Oct 19, 2021

Janice Lynn Hefner,"Jamit", age 74, of Akron, Ohio, walked through Heaven's gates on October 19, 2021 in Barberton. She was born on January 13, 1947 in Akron, the daughter of the late Robert A. and Betty R. (nee Bruce) Sheakley.Mrs. Hefner graduated from Central Hower High School in 1965 and attended Southern Ohio College. Jamit was known as a highly...

Madeline Anna Bever

Madeline Anna Bever

Oct 19, 2021

Madeline Anna Bever, age 92 of Akron, passed away peacefully at home on October 15, 2021.Madeline was born on November 4, 1928 in Richwood, West Virginia to George Washington and Lula (Dean) Tyo. She enjoyed baking, sewing, and crocheting. Madeline spent time making crafts and was very creative. Madeline liked watching Soap Operas, or as she called them, her stories....

Gregory H. Crowe

Gregory H. Crowe

Oct 18, 2021

Gregory H. Crowe, 62, passed away October 18, 2021, just two days shy of his 63rd birthday. Born in Akron, Ohio to Roger and Marie (Cook) Crowe, he was a lifelong area resident. Greg worked as a roofer his entire life and was very athletic in the sports of boxing and hockey in his younger years. He was very sociable,...

Marko Vranic

Marko Vranic

Oct 17, 2021

Marko Vranic, 84, of Tallmadge, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Akron City Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born in Plastovo, Croatia in the former Yugoslavia, to Ana and Ivan Vranic. He attended elementary school in Skradin and secondary school in Sibenik, Croatia where he learned chemistry, metallurgy, and numerous foreign languages. He...

Charlotte Christine Hetrick

Charlotte Christine Hetrick

Oct 17, 2021

Charlotte Christine Hetrick of Akron, OH passed away Sunday morning, October 17, 2021 at the age of 86, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born in Morgantown, WV to the late Charles Jordan and Mary {Foster} Keffer. In addition to her parents, Charlotte was preceded in death by her daughter Vicki McCrossin, brother Charles Jordan, Jr., sister...

Cathy A. Yeager

Cathy A. Yeager

Oct 17, 2021

Cathy A. Yeager, 72, passed away October 17, 2021 after an extended illness. Born in Akron, Ohio to Lawrence and Ruth (Pritt) Hoffman, she was a lifelong area resident. Cathy enjoyed playing bingo as well as watching The Golden Girls, Law & Order and Blue Bloods. More than anything she loved spending time with her family.In addition to her parents,...

John Charles Trippe

John Charles Trippe

Oct 16, 2021

John Charles Trippe, age 91 passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021. A lifelong resident of Akron, John was born to the late Louis and Josephine {Parlato} Trippe on April 12, 1930. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Joan Trippe. John will be dearly missed by his children Glenn (Jeannie) Trippe, Alicia...

Margaret A. Paulin

Margaret A. Paulin

Oct 15, 2021

Margaret A. Paulin, age 54, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 15, 2021, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She won her angel wings. She was born in Akron on September 9, 1967 to William J. and Gloria A. (Cross) Paulin. Margaret spent many years working for White Swan Dry Cleaners in Tallmadge.Margaret was preceded...

Charles R. Shaver Sr.

Charles R. Shaver Sr.

Oct 15, 2021

Charles "Pa Pa" R. Shaver Sr., 78, of Akron, was rejoined with his wife in Heaven on October 15, 2021. He was born on March 5, 1943 in Buckhannon, West Virginia. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Charles enjoyed gardening, hunting, and fishing. He loved music (especially country), and cooking for family and friends. He always...

Ralph A Miller

Ralph A Miller

Oct 15, 2021

Ralph A. Miller, age 83 of Akron, passed away on October 15, 2021.Ralph was born on June 24, 1938 in Newberg, Ohio to Almond and Ruth (Davis) Miller. Ralph was an active member of Lighthouse Church and was involved with the Royal Rangers. He enjoyed spending time out in nature watching and feeding the birds as well as going fishing....

Betty E. Frisbee

Betty E. Frisbee

Oct 15, 2021

Betty E. Frisbee, born July 29, 1929 to John and Dora Jaynes, passed peacefully into the arms of God on Friday, October 15, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pastor Kenneth Lee Frisbee on October 21, 2017. She was a faithful servant of Jesus Christ from age 19 until her passing. She was a true Pastor's wife....

Margaret Johnston

Margaret Johnston

Oct 14, 2021

Margaret Johnston (better known as Peggy to friends and loved ones) passed peacefully on Thursday October 14th in Akron. Peggy was born in Akron Ohio in 1936. She lived to be 85 years old.Preceded in death by her sons Russell Johnston and Edward Isbell. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years Wayne Johnston, daughters Kim Toney and...

Denise A Mcgee

Denise A Mcgee

Oct 14, 2021

Denise "Dee" A. McGee, age 70 of Akron, passed away peacefully at Justin T. Rogers Hospice Center in Akron on October 14, 2021.Dee was born on June 26, 1951 in Akron to Roland and Elaine (Hoover) Paradis. She graduated from Kenmore High School and then went on get her Associates Degree from Nazarene College in Steubenville, Ohio. Dee was an...

Michael A. Klepper

Michael A. Klepper

Oct 14, 2021

Michael A. Klepper, 67, passed away on October 14, 2021 due to complications of COPD and stage 4 lung cancer. Mike was born in Akron, Ohio on August 25, 1954. He was a dedicated member of Cornerstone Church in Akron where he served as an usher and a volunteer for the City of Lights and the Facility Care Team. He...

John Thomas Fleener

John Thomas Fleener

Oct 13, 2021

John Thomas Fleener, 65, passed away on October 13, 2021. John was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on July 20, 1956 to the late Charles Fleener and Lucy (Hill) Fleener. John served in the U.S. Army. After his honorable service, he spent most of his life in Oklahoma where he owned a sign fabricating business. John will always be remembered...

Raymond C. Williams

Raymond C. Williams

Oct 12, 2021

Raymond C. Williams, 68, of Akron, was born on October 12, 1953 and passed away peacefully on October 12, 2021. Raymond attended St. Vincent-St. Mary from elementary school until high school. Upon graduating, he enlisted in the US Air Force where he served as a military police officer at Wright Patterson Air Force Base.Raymond was a very intelligent man who...

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