Obituaries

Laurie Stanovcak

Laurie Stanovcak

Aug 25, 2021

Laurie Stanovcak, age 63 of Akron, passed away on August 26, 2021.Laurie was born on October 17, 1957 in Akron, Ohio to Robert and Rosemary (Duve) Pepe. She graduated in 1976 from Stow High School. She had a love of karaoke and was known as "Rockin' Laurie" to many of her friends. Laurie enjoyed baseball, especially the Cleveland Indians. She...

Adam Michael Steurer

Adam Michael Steurer

Aug 25, 2021

Adam Michael Steurer, died from a heroin overdose on August 25, 2021, he was 28 years old.Adam was an old soul with a bright, bright future. He absolutely loved jazz music and was a fabulous jazz drummer. He had so much promise until heroin took over his mind and body. He didn't set out to be an addict. Addiction is...

Katherine Louise Berish

Katherine Louise Berish

Aug 23, 2021

Katherine Louise Berish, age 50, of Kent, Ohio, died on August 23, 2021.She was born on November 27, 1970 in Barberton, the daughter of the late Billy and Susan (nee Timmons) Lunsford Sr.Katherine was a homemaker who enjoyed raising hell. Her greatest joy was being a proud mother of three and spending time with her grandchildren.Survivors include her children, Kayla...

Robert "Bob" P. Fox

Robert "Bob" P. Fox

Aug 22, 2021

Robert "Bob" P. Fox, 70, passed away on August 22, 2021 at the Arbors of Streetsboro after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Phil and John. He is survived by brother, Tom (Barb); sister, Noreen; and numerous nieces and nephews. Per his wishes cremation has taken place. No services will...

Robert "Bob" Zemla

Robert "Bob" Zemla

Aug 22, 2021

Robert Zemla, 64, of Uniontown, OH passed away surrounded by loved ones on August 22nd, 2021 after a 10 year battle with cancer.Bob was born on August 8th, 1957 the youngest child of Michael and Katherine Zemla in Akron, OH. In 1975, Bob met Deborah Stephens at a grocery store in Akron Ohio. They fell in love and were lifelong...

Ronald E. Tidwell

Ronald E. Tidwell

Aug 21, 2021

Ronald E. Tidwell, 35, passed away August 21, 2021. Born in Akron, Ohio he was a lifelong area resident. Ronnie enjoyed outdoor activities and spending time with his family and friends.Preceded in death by his father, Ron Tidwell, he will be sadly missed by his children, Ava, Jace; mother, Kathey (Terry) Bailey; siblings, Alisha (Brian) Cullion, Jason Bailey; friend, Jill...

Richard George Adelman

Richard George Adelman

Aug 21, 2021

Richard G. Adelman, 87, of Akron passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 21, 2021. Born March 17, 1934, Richard grew up in and around Randolph and Akron, attending St Joseph Catholic school, and East High School. Richard worked a short time at Goodyear and then became a career truck driver, hauling the bricks that built many area plazas,...

Margarette L. Woods

Margarette L. Woods

Aug 21, 2021

Margarette L. Woods, 80, passed away August, 21, 2021. Born in Cowen, West Virginia to Kenneth and Coralee Lewis / Pearl Chaffin Sherlin, she resided in the Akron/Tallmadge, Ohio area most of her adult life. She formerly had a dog grooming business known as Marge's Pooch Parlor. In addition to her love of animals she greatly enjoyed gardening, crafts, cooking...

Patricia Ann Hollenbach

Patricia Ann Hollenbach

Aug 21, 2021

Patricia Ann Hollenbach, 85, passed away August 21, 2021 with her husband by her side. She greatly enjoyed decorating, especially for holidays.I am gone but haven't left you. I will reside in your memories and heart just as you do in mine. I have been truly blessed with a wonderful family that includes my husband of 38 years, Eric; sons,...

William R. Lowery

William R. Lowery

Aug 21, 2021

William R. Lowery, "Bill", of Stow, Ohio, age 89, formerly of Warren, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021.He was born on September 16, 1931 in Wheeling, West Virginia, the son of the late William W. and Madolyn Dorothy (nee Neutzling) Lowery. His family moved to Warren in the late 1930's. He graduated from Warren G. Harding High School in...

Michael Andrew Hlivko

Michael Andrew Hlivko

Aug 21, 2021

Michael Andrew Hlivko, age 67 of Akron, Ohio, died on August 21, 2021 at his home. He was born on October 13, 1953 in Akron, the son of the late Michael and Evelyn (nee Zofchak) Hlivko. Michael graduate from Ellet High School and attended Akron University as a Psychology major.Mike loved reading and the Cleveland Indians. His home was "prime...

Pastor H Fleming

Pastor H Fleming

Aug 21, 2021

Pastor Robert H. Fleming, 74, of Tallmadge went home to be with the Lord on August 21, 2021. Bob was born in Independence, Missouri on June 22, 1947 to the late Robert and Gloria Fleming. Bob grew up in his father's church and received Christ as his Savior at a young age. He graduated from Bob Jones University and founded...

Dennis Norman Thayer

Dennis Norman Thayer

Aug 21, 2021

Dennis Norman Thayer, age 75 of Akron passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 21, 2021. He was born in Niagara Falls, N.Y. on April 23, 1946, the son of the late John and Laura {Ferrier} Thayer. In addition to his parents, Dennis was preceded in death by his brother John.Dennis will be dearly missed by his son...

James Jalm, Sr

James Jalm, Sr

Aug 20, 2021

James "Jim" Jalm, Sr., 80, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away August 20, 2021 with his loving wife and family by his side. Born in Akron to Harry and Evelyn (Robinson) Jalm, he lived all of his life in Cuyahoga Falls. Jim graduated from CFHS and retired from Prospect Mold & Die after 44 years of service. He had been...

Roger Foster

Roger Foster

Aug 20, 2021

Roger "Bub" Foster, 82, of Tallmadge, passed away on August 20, 2021. After serving in the U.S. Navy for four years, he returned home and met his future wife, Cheryl Blaydes at LuJan's Drive In on the Tallmadge Circle. They married on December 4, 1965 and were happily married for 55 years. Bub spent most of his career as an...

Judy C. (Griffin) Stokes

Judy C. (Griffin) Stokes

Aug 20, 2021

Judy (Griffin) Stokes passed away on August 20, 2021. Per Judy's wishes, no formal services will be held. Her family will celebrate her life privately.

Rose Marie Moss-Fields

Rose Marie Moss-Fields

Aug 20, 2021

Rose Marie Moss-Fields departed this life on August 20, 2021 at the age of 77. Rose was born in Akron, Ohio to parents Bessie Mae (Ernest) Idley and Willie Homer (Lucy) Johnson on March 14, 1944. She attended Akron Public Schools, was employed by the Recycling Plant and performed Energy Audits for the East Akron Community House. She was also...

William Robert Randall, Jr.

William Robert Randall, Jr.

Aug 20, 2021

William R. "Bill" Randall, Jr., age 78 of Akron went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 20, 2021. A lifelong resident of Akron, Bill was born to the late William Sr. and Letha {Averitte} Randall.Bill's legacy of faith and love will carry on in his beloved wife of 57 years, Nancy; children Carrie Randall Stanley, Janene (Jason)...

Patricia K. White Vaughan

Patricia K. White Vaughan

Aug 19, 2021

Patty was born February 16, 1951 in Charleston, West Virginia. She passed away August 19, 2021 surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer.Patty was born to the late Leon and Marie White. In addition to her parents she was proceeded in death by her brother Freddy White; father-in-law Bill Vaughan; and sister-in-law Audrey Kornaki.Patty is survived by her...

Donald N. Porter

Donald N. Porter

Aug 19, 2021

Donald N. Porter, age 71 of Uniontown passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 19, 2021. A lifelong resident of Akron, Don was born to the late Norman and Ethel {Rohrer} Porter.In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his brother, Lenny Porter. Don will be remembered fondly by his children Jim (Deanna) Porter, Donielle Porter and Robert...

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