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Deborah Gaye Fenton
Feb 17, 2021
Together ForeverDeborah Gaye (Hammond) Fenton, age 69, went home to be with the Lord and her beloved husband Ron on February 17, 2021. Born on March 10, 1951, Debbie lived in Akron for most of her life. A graduate of Garfield High School, she was a hardworking small business owner; she worked for the family moving business (her packing skills...
Timothy F. Shortt
Feb 17, 2021
Timothy F. "Tim" Shortt, age 73, of Rootstown, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on February 17, 2021. He was born in Akron on June 10, 1947, the son of John and Helen Shortt of Pennsylvania. Tim graduated from Garfield High School in 1966 and worked for Omnova Solutions Chemical Plant in Mogadore, Ohio for 40 years. Tim...
Betty G. Gulledge
Feb 16, 2021
"Together Again"Betty G. Gulledge, 90, of Akron, passed away on February 16, 2021. She was born to parents Samuel and Bertha Dailey in Rootstown, OH on March 18, 1930.She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul Gulledge; and siblings, Helen, Walter, Audrey, Juanita, and Doreen.Left to cherish her memory are her children, Candy (John) Dempsey, and Richard (Mary)...
Jeffrey Robert Van Houten
Feb 16, 2021
Jeffrey Robert Van Houten, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. He was born in Akron on February 16, 1962 to the late Robert D. and Lois {Zimmerson} Van Houten I. In addition to his parents, Jeff was preceded in death by his brother James.Jeff will be greatly missed by his son, Robert D. Van Houten II; brother...
Courtney Y Sabo
Feb 16, 2021
Courtney Y. Sabo, 40, passed away unexpectedly on February 16, 2021. Born in Akron, Ohio to Charles and Cynthia (Jones) Short, she was a lifelong area resident. Courtney greatly enjoyed crafting, camping, shopping, and spending time with her beloved family.Preceded in death by her mother, Cynthia Curley, she will be sadly missed by her husband, Richard Sabo; children, Hunter, 19,...
Phyllis R. York
Feb 15, 2021
Phyllis R. York, 82, passed away February 15th, 2021 due to the Covid-19 virus. Born in Portsmouth, Ohio to Charles and Marie (Rose) Cockrell, she resided in the Akron and Cuyahoga Falls areas most of her adult life. She was a homemaker and worked as a nurse aide at Little Forest Medical Center and later in a home care environment....
Vic Desure
Feb 15, 2021
Victor DeSure, 81, was called home to be with the Lord on February 15, 2021. He was born in Akron, OH on July 19, 1939 to late parents Max and Roberta DeSure. Vic was a longtime member of E. Market St. and New Horizons Christian Church since 1965 and retired after 26 years of service from Preferred Rubber Compounding. He...
Robert Childress
Feb 15, 2021
Robert Kenneth "Kenny" Childress was born July 5, 1940 in Richlands, VA and passed away February 15, 2021. He was 80 years old.He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda; his daughter Tesa; grandchildren, Kylie and Hunter; sisters, Wanda, Jean and Joan, and many members of his extended family. He was preceded in death by his son, Kenny...
Gene A. Hill
Feb 15, 2021
Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Gene A. Hill, aka, "Gene the Barber" passed away peacefully with his wife, 2 daughters and son at his side. Gene was born March 8, 1932 and passed away February 15, 2021 following a battle with Alzheimer's. Gene is preceded in death by his parents Fred and MaryTom Hill, his brother Craven Hill and his...
Phyllis E. Braden
Feb 14, 2021
Phyllis E. Braden, 86, of Akron, passed away on February 14, 2021. Phyllis was born in Akron, Ohio on February 20, 1934 to the late Frederick and Alta Coomer. Phyllis retired from Nickel's Bakery after over 30 years of service. Phyllis was a longtime member of Cavalry Temple. She had many friends through her membership in TOPS and playing bingo...
Richard T. Miller Jr.
Feb 14, 2021
Richard T. Miller Jr., "Rick", was born June 11, 1955 and passed away February 14, 2021, he was 65 years old. He grew up in Edinburg and attended Southeast High School. He lived most of his life in Akron. He served in the U.S. Navy and retired from J & J Precision Machine, Ltd. He loved life, family, and friends....
Deborah Sue Mclean
Feb 13, 2021
Deborah Sue McLean, "Debbie", age 58, of Akron, Ohio, died on February 13, 2021 at Akron City Hospital. She was born on August 18, 1962 in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of the late Charles and Beatrice (nee Leatherberry) Nutter. Debbie was a 1980 graduate of Mineral Ridge High School and was a specialist 3 for Key Bank in Cleveland. She...
Sharon Lynn Bezold
Feb 13, 2021
Sharon L. Bezold, age 73 of Akron passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021. She was born in Akron on December 24, 1947.Sharon was welcomed into Heaven by her parents William Pavlik and Betty Flanagan, brother Mike Flanagan and husband Joe. Sharon's memory will always be cherished by her children Kelli, Wendi and Terri Clark; grandchildren Ronnie, Cheryl, Shayna, Ty...
Carol S. Finch
Feb 13, 2021
Carol S. Finch, 78, of Akron, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at home. She was born to parents Theodore and Wilma Lewis on December 24, 1942 in Akron. Preceding her in death are her husband, Ray Finch, Sr.; and granddaughter, Cindy Pitman.She is survived by her children, Susan Finch (Gary) and Kenneth Pitman; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; special...
Carol Ann Eubank
Feb 13, 2021
Carol Ann Eubank, age 81 of Coventry Township passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at her home, with her family by her side. She was born in Akron on March 26, 1939, the daughter of the late John Tosill and Helen (Hank) {Dubovec} Meier. In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her brother John Tosill....
Bobbie Maxine Jones
Feb 13, 2021
Bobbie Maxine Jones, age 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 13, 2021. She was born in Butler, Tennessee, on January 10, 1936, to Cloe and Rita Campbell and had 5 siblings. Although she was born in Butler, she grew up in Elizabethton. When she was 21 years old, she married the love of...
Anne Beth Endsley
Feb 13, 2021
Anne Beth Endsley, 74, of Akron, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2021. She was born in Barberton, Ohio on August 31, 1946 to the late Floyd and Ruby Conant. Anne will always be remembered as a free spirit. She was a gifted artist and enjoyed oil painting, crocheting, sewing, and gardening. She was also an avid reader. She loved...
Brian Mathias Sigmund
Feb 12, 2021
Brian M. Sigmund, 47, of Mogadore, Ohio passed away suddenly on February 12, 2021. He was born September 15, 1973 in Akron to the late Bonnie Beach and Dennis Sigmund. Brian graduated from Mogadore High School in 1992. He lived a courageous life as if he was still toting the rock for the Wildcats. Head up, following his lead blockers...
Mary Frances Nicholas
Feb 12, 2021
Mary Frances Nicholas was born in Akron, Ohio on May 28, 1929 and passed away peacefully after a long illness on February 12, 2021. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Our Mother enjoyed life long friendships, was an avid reader, and loved politics. She was and always will be the bright light in our lives and we will...
Madeline Nutter Greenleaf
Feb 11, 2021
Madeline N. Greenleaf (nee Nutter), 99 years old, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at her home. Madeline was born on October 30, 1921 in Knapp, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Arthur and Carrie (nee Gerwig) Nutter. She moved to Baltimore in 1951, and that's where she lived until moving to Akron in 2016. Madeline worked in...
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