Obituaries
Michael Devonte' Mason
Aug 1, 2021
On Sunday, August 1, 2021 Michael DeVonte' Mason, loving son and brother, passed away at the age of 27. Michael was born April 11, 1994 in Akron, OH. He attended Buchtel High School. Michael was a smart, energetic young man who loved to travel and have fun. He was known for his infectious smile, laughter, and generous personality. He is...
Charles J. Valent
Aug 1, 2021
Charles J. "Chuck" Valent 10/24/1955Chuck passed away unexpectedly on August 1, 2021. Chuck was a 1974 graduate of Springfield High School and lifetime township resident. He spent his career in construction advancing to Project Superintendent on several interesting projects across Ohio and the US. Chuck loved to find the humor in life and was often the first to crack a...
Ronald Edwin Berish Sr.
Aug 1, 2021
Ronald Edwin Berish Sr., "Ron", age 87 of Akron, Ohio, died on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on August 20, 1934 in Akron, the son of late Andrew and Regina (nee Zawatka) Berish Sr. Survivors include his children, Ronald Edwin Berish Jr. and Diane (Martin "Tuna") Murphy; his seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, and...
Matthew James Schuster
Jul 31, 2021
Matthew James Schuster, 27 joined his grandparents and brother Robert in Heaven on July 31, 2021. He was born on December 28, 1993 in Barberton, Ohio and was known for his smile. He will be sadly missed by his parents, Bill and Linda (Garry) Schuster; siblings, Shari (Stewart), John (Shawntee), Sandi, Britt, Pat; numerous other relatives.In Heaven Matthew (aka porkchop...
Paul D. Kovach
Jul 31, 2021
Mr. Paul D. Kovach passed away peacefully in his sleep early Saturday morning July 31, 2021. He was born on August 23, 1938 in Akron, OH to Esther and Charles Kovach. He married the love of his life, Nancy L. Kovach and enjoyed 48 years of marriage before her passing in 2017. They shared a great life together with their...
Calvin Corbin
Jul 30, 2021
Born in Akron Ohio on November 21,1947 took his final journey on July 30th, 2021.Calvin was a 1967 graduate of South High School and upon graduation became a member of the United States Navy, where he proudly served for 7 years and was honorably discharged. He was an independent contractor with Yellow Cab from 1976 until the late 1990's when...
James Milton Wroe Sr.
Jul 30, 2021
James Milton Wroe Sr., "Jim", age 77 of Akron, Ohio, died of a massive heart attack on Friday, July 30, 2021, doing what he loved doing best, watching and supporting his boys racing their vehicles at Quaker City Motor Sports Park in Salem, Ohio. He was born on February 4, 1944 in Akron, the son of the late Milton and...
Emerson Owen
Jul 29, 2021
On the afternoon of Thursday, July 29, 2021 Emerson "Em" Owen passed away unexpectedly in Macedonia, Ohio. Emerson was 22 years old.He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Tim Peterman.Emerson was born on December 16, 1998 in Orrville, Ohio and was the second of three children born to Christopher Owen and Michele Moore.He was a very proud father. His...
Mary Evelyn Van Hook
Jul 29, 2021
Mary Evelyn "Evie" Van Hook (nee Adams), 94, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 29, 2021. She was born on August 22, 1926 in Akron. Preceding her in death is her son, Kenneth Van Hook; and brother, Jack Adams.Left to cherish Evie's memory are her daughters, Diana (Fred) Doerr, Cindy (Dennis) Wilt; grandchildren, Jennifer,...
Margaret Ann {Mitchell} Allen
Jul 29, 2021
Margaret Mitchell Allen, 93, of Mogadore and recently of Lakemore, passed away July 29, after a long period of ill health. She was preceded in death by her parents Elsa and Archie Mitchell, her sisters Charlotte Hunt and Gertrude Ward and brother James Mitchell and her beloved husband, Gerald. She is survived by her sister, Ruth Lance; her children, David...
Thomas Lee Securro
Jul 27, 2021
Thomas Lee Securro, 68, went home to be with the Lord on July 27, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife Sue of 48 years. His children Sammy (Yalanda), Andy (Liezel), Sara (Bradley), Sadie (Bryan) and his grandchildren Sophia, Sicillia, Garrett, Blake, Gavin, Kale and Jack. Along with many other special family and friends.After graduating from Ellet, Tom built...
Adam Craig Campbell
Jul 25, 2021
Adam Craig Campbell, age 83, a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, late Sunday morning, July 25, 2021.He was born April 19, 1938, the son of the late John J and Margaret Campbell.He was preceded in death by his brother, James and his beloved wife, Judy Ann, who passed just eleven months ago.Adam graduated...
Madeline May Bell
Jul 25, 2021
Madeline May Bell, "Maddie", age 91, of Lakemore, Ohio, died on July 25, 2021 at 12:00 PM at the Hospice Care Center. She was born on February 26, 1930 in Akron, the daughter of the late Alen E. and Odessa (nee Tritt) Denny, she lived all of her life in Lakemore.Maddie worked for the Springfield School System as a school...
Patricia Ann (Fisher) Knisely
Jul 25, 2021
Patricia Ann (Fisher) Knisely, 91, was welcomed into Heaven and into the loving arms of her heavenly Father on July 25, 2021. Patricia was strong in her faith of the salvation of Jesus Christ and a faithful member for over 40 years of Firestone Road Baptist Church and attended Maranatha Bible Church for the past ten years. Patricia was the...
Patricia Irene Wagner
Jul 25, 2021
Patricia Irene Wagner, "Patti", age 58 of Akron, Ohio, died on July 25, 2021 at Akron City Hospital. She was born on March 28, 1963 in Akron, the daughter of the late Lydia (nee Simmons) Wagner. Patti liked to camp, gamble, listen to music and animals, especially her dog, Missy. She also liked to go to the firing range with...
Colleen L. (Darling) Bliss
Jul 24, 2021
Colleen L. (nee: Darling) Bliss passed away on July 24, 2021 in Green, Ohio. She was born May 23, 1923 in Kent, Ohio to Frank and Eva Darling, where her father taught school in nearby Tallmadge. She graduated from West High School Akron class of 1941 and worked at many secretarial jobs after Akron Business School. She lived in the...
Jack A. Scott
Jul 24, 2021
Jack Andrew Scott, 93, of Akron, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021. He was born to parents Andrew Jackson and Sarah Elsie (nee Dennison) Scott on April 19, 1928 in Salem, West Virginia. Preceding him in death are his two sons, Jack Andrew Scott, Jr. and Robert Scott.Left to cherish his memory are his three daughters, Lynn (Mitchell) Greathouse,...
Cheryl G. Angell
Jul 24, 2021
Cheryl G. Angell, 70, passed away July 24, 2021 after a brief illness. Born in Buffalo, New York, she resided in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio most of her adult life. Cheryl enjoyed holiday traditions, listening to music, and most importantly, spending time with her beloved family. Cheryl was known for her bright smile and kind heart. Her strength, warmth and compassion...
Paula Jean Griggs
Jul 24, 2021
Paula Jean Griggs, age 59 of Tallmadge passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 24, 2021. She was born in Akron on June 19, 1962, the daughter of the late Tony and Catherine {Naugle} Giner. In addition to her parents, Paula was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Mitch, and siblings Harry Fyock, Debbie Giner and Rose Giner.Paula's...
Hazel M. Friend
Jul 24, 2021
Hazel M. Friend of Akron, Ohio, passed into the arms of angels after a short illness on Saturday, July 24, 2021.Hazel was born in Wilbur, West Virginia on September 11, 1933, a daughter of the late Delbert and Susan Haught.In 1955, she married Everett Friend from West Union, West Virginia, moved to Akron, Ohio and has resided there since. Everett...
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