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Marjorie L. Minier, age 92 of Uniontown, Ohio, died on April 15, 2021 at Gables of Green. She was born on October 16, 1928 in Sisterville, WV, the daughter of the late Walter and Dorothy (nee Merritt) Slider. Her husband, Clair Minier, preceded her in death in 2007, as well as her daughters, Ellen Seiler and Pamela Matwiyu.Should anyone know...
Ida E. Cannon, 82, of Ravenna, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2021. She was born in Ravenna on April 26, 1938 to the late Henry and Maude Bowen. Ida had an adventurous spirit and traveled west after graduating high school. She lived in California, Alaska, and Nevada for most of her adult life. While in California, she met Robert...
Dan William Gostlin, 67, of Tallmadge, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend died while in the loving arms of family on April 13, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. Dan, was born February 12, 1954, in Akron, Ohio to Betty and Donald W. Gostlin. He graduated from Field High School in 1972, where he met and fell in...
Linda Dianne Moore, "Dianne", age 73 of Akron, Ohio, died on April 12, 2021 at Akron City Hospital after a short illness. She was born on May 22, 1947 in Akron, the daughter of the late Burdette and Vada Ruth (nee McNeely) Cumberledge. Dianne was a 1965 graduate of Ellet High School and was an office manager for Austin Tape...
Frank L. Layman, 80, Coventry Twp, passed away on April 12, 2021 from complications of COPD. Born in Huntington, WV on Nov. 24th 1940 to John Q. and Virginia Hatton Layman, his family moved to Akron, OH in the 1940's where he grew up in Manchester and Green. He graduated from Green High School in 1958, entered the Army and...
Harold (Buck) Copen 70 of Ravenna was reunited with his wife Anna Marie Copen on 04/11/2021. Buck was born in Akron, Ohio on 10/08/1950 to Cecilla and Harold (Deceased) Copen. He attended Tallmadge High school class of 1969. Buck worked many jobs in his life, he served as a United States Marine, a Deputy sheriff in Portage County, a Lieutenant...
Jason Dale Mason, age 68, of Akron, Ohio died Sunday April 11, 2021 at Akron City Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Mason; his sons, Dierre (Cherise) Clift, Dexter (Asjli) Clift, Sean (Stacy) Mason, and Jason Mason Jr.; his daughters, Cynetta Clift, Cynethia Ford, Jessica (Elvis) Mason-Ebengho, Jovana Anthony, and Kendra Mason; his siblings, Anthony (Lucy) Mason and...
Nancy Luvada Bailey, age 84, quietly passed away on April 11, 2021 after a short illness. She was born November 15, 1936 to Emery and Wilma Johnson of Bedford, Ohio.Nancy loved to sew, dance, sing, play piano, and travel. She was "Nanny" to a couple dozen grandchildren and double that number in great-grands and great-great grands. Nancy was the matriarch...
Adrienne L. Coleman was called from labor to reward on April 11, 2021. She was born February 7, 1956 to William and Sulura Boykin. Adrienne was a true servant of the Lord, devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She was a strong, steadfast and resilient lady who molded her physical limitations into stepping stones of life for all...
Charles Searls, 64, passed away April, 11, 2021 after an extended illness. Born in Ravenna, Ohio, he spent all of his life in the Akron area. Chuck previously was a self employed auto body worker. He enjoyed camping, pig roasts, watching football and auto racing, and spending time with his family and friends.Chuck was preceded in death by his father,...
Virginia Joan Smith, 78, of Barberton, formerly of Rootstown, passed away on April 9, 2021. She was born in Akron on November 7, 1942 to the late Wilbur and Evelyn Farrell. Throughout her life, Virginia worked as a LPN, as a floral designer, and at the Ohio Turnpike at Sunoco. Virginia was very artistic and made beautiful wreaths and artificial...
Ted Santrock, 67, of Akron, OH, passed away unexpectedly on April 9, 2021. He was born in Charleston, WV and enjoyed motorcycles, fishing and watching golf. Ted is preceded in death by his father, James Sr., and is survived by his mother, Hester; sister, Judie (Ross); brother, James Jr.; and a host of other family and friends. No services will...
David L. Longshore, 64, of Akron, went to Heaven on April 9, 2021. He was born in Akron, Ohio on June 18, 1956 to Robert and Ruth Longshore. He graduated from Ellet High School in 1975.Dave was an entrepreneur and always had a garage to work in. He was talented at restoring auto parts, and took great pride in his...
On Thursday, April 8, 2021, Ernest Dewey Scudder IV passed away at the age of 24.Ernest was born on August 7, 1996 in Akron, Ohio to Ernest Dewey Scudder III and Belinda Jackson. He graduated from Akron Digital Academy in 2017 and enlisted in the United States Army. After serving 4 years, he returned home to be with family and...
Mary Jane Hall, 73, born July 5, 1947, passed away April 8, 2021. Devoted wife of Thurstain. Loving mother of Mona (Ernie) Cross, Karen Dietz, and William (Shannon) Hall. Fun-loving grandmother of Kristine Weinschenk, Tiffany (Jeff) Ward, Michael J. Dietz, William Hall Jr., Matthew Hall, and Kaitlyn Hall. Adoring great-grandmother to Breeana Laird, Dean Laird, Hannah Laird and Sophia Parrott...
On Thursday, April 8, 2021, Donna Jean Sturm, loving wife and mother of three children went to be with her Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 80. Donna was born on January 27, 1941 in Cleveland, Ohio to Ed & Ann Pawlak. Donna graduated from West Tech in 1959. She worked at Republic Steel in Downtown Cleveland. Donna had...
Werner Stoberman, 62 of Akron, Ohio passed away after an illness on April 7, 2021. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycles, working on cars, camping and spending time with his family.Preceded in death by his wife, Debbie; parents, Urban and Marie (Smith) Stoberman; grandson, Mario, he will be sadly missed by sons, Mike (Claudia), Roger, Scott; sister, Debbie Albright;...
J. Robert Busek, 84, passed away peacefully at his home on April 6, 2021, after a long illness. Bob was born in Campbell, Ohio, to Joseph and Mary (Kovachic) Busek. He resided in the Youngstown area, until several years ago when he and his wife moved to Cuyahoga Falls to be closer to family. In July 1954, after graduating from...
Martha Ellen Ray-Yensen, 80, passed peacefully at home on April 5, 2021 surrounded by family and love. Martha was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio until 2007 when she moved to Bellville, Ohio and has resided since. She leaves behind her three daughters, Valorie (Gary) Yensen-Copen, Vanessa Moede, and Ellen (Mark) Crossan; nine grandchildren, Jeremy Copen, Cassandra Lewis, Jerry (Cindy)...
Vincent Dale Holman, age 56, on April 5, 2021 entered into eternal rest and is now at peace. Vince was a 1983 graduate of Springfield High School. He was the owner of Grandma's cupboard candy store for many years and was loved by all his customers.Vince had the biggest smile and an infectious laugh, tall and handsome and so fun...
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