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Derik Wane Gilpin
Feb 10, 2021
Derik Wane Gilpin, age 50 of Phoenix, Arizona, formerly of Brimfield, Ohio, passed away on February 10, 2021.He was born on January 25, 1971 the son of Dennis Wane Gilpin of Panama and Linda (nee Snodgrass) Colley of Brimfield, Ohio. Derik was a 1989 graduate of Field High School in Brimfield. He was a semi-pro volleyball player. Derik was a...
David F. Joseph
Feb 10, 2021
David Franklin "Dave" JosephAt 3:56 p.m. on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, Dave passed away at Summa City Hospital peacefully, comfortably and pain-free after a brief and fierce battle with COVID-19 which he acquired during in-patient rehab for stroke recovery.Dave was 79 years old and just a few weeks shy of his 80th birthday.He was born in Morgantown, WV, the first-born...
John G. Kafka
Feb 10, 2021
TALLMADGE, OHIO – John G. Kafka, was born in Akron, OH & passed away at 73, at home in Tallmadge on February 10, 2021, after a sudden, yet courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, John M. Kafka, mother, Mildred N. Kafka, and son, Matthew L. Kafka, 25.John leaves his wife of 54 years, Donna...
Richard Thomas Moore
Feb 10, 2021
Richard Thomas Moore, age 67 of Cuyahoga Falls passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. He was born in Akron on August 12, 1953, the son of the late Thomas Joseph and Betty {Bobo} Moore. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah {Flowers} and their son Jason Matthew Moore.Richard will be dearly missed...
Curtis B. Hall
Feb 10, 2021
Curtis B. Hall, 97, of Akron, passed away on February 10, 2021. He was born in Morgan County, Alabama on December 23, 1923 to the late William and Dixie Hall. Curtis proudly served in the U.S. Army and retired from Union Oil. In his free time, he enjoyed playing bingo and spending time with his beloved family. In addition to...
Max R. Farley
Feb 9, 2021
Max R. Farley passed away February 9, 2021 at Akron General Hospital, Akron, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, nine siblings, his wife Dorothy {Parsons} Craven, and a step-son Nathan Craven. He is survived by his sister Marla (Robert) Moyer of East Greenville, PA, a step-son Marc Craven, and step daughter Kym (Ted) Elfrink of N. Canton,...
Jeffrey Alan Taylor
Feb 9, 2021
On Tuesday, February 9, 2021, Jeffrey Alan Taylor, loving father of two children, passed away at the age of 56. Jeff was born on November 11, 1964 in Akron, OH. He served in the United States Marine Corps at age 18. For the majority of his adult life he was an insulation installer at Lucas Installation and Mooney & Moses....
Donna Mae Mcclelland
Feb 9, 2021
Sweet Donna Mae McClelland went home to be with the Lord February 9, 2021 at Akron City Hospital due esophageal complications she had been dealing with for over the past year and more recently COVID-19. Donna was born to Loneta (Sutfin) Markel and Paul Markel on January 27, 1935 in Ashland, Ohio.Donna is survived by daughter, Carri McClelland (Davis), son...
Matthew Scott Chester
Feb 9, 2021
Matthew S. Chester, 50, of Akron, OH passed away suddenly on February 9, 2021. He was born on December 25, 1970 in Akron. Matthew graduated from Waterloo High School in 1990. He enjoyed life to the fullest, was a very agreeable person and would do anything to help anyone. He was an avid golf fan and enjoyed watching all of...
Dallas L. Holbert
Feb 8, 2021
Dallas L. Holbert, age 80, of Akron, Ohio, died on February 8, 2021 at Akron City Hospital.He was born on September 6, 1940 in Akron, the son of the late William Clyde and Alma Dinah (nee Lohr) Holbert.Dallas was an honorably discharged US Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War. Dallas graduated from high school in 1958. He earned his...
Harold Wayne Wright
Feb 8, 2021
Harold Wayne Wright, age 74 of Akron passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021. He was born on August 8, 1946, the son of the late Willard and Kathryn {Carpenter} Wright. Harold will be greatly missed by his wife of 52 years, Rory; children Harold, Jr., Tracy (Troy) Zimmer; grandchildren Brittany and Ty; great-grandchildren Ava and Brooke; many relatives and...
Mark S. Crain
Feb 8, 2021
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Mark S. Crain, devoted husband, son, brother and friend. Mark left for Heaven on Monday, February 8, 2021 after a brief illness. He was born on January 23, 1960. Mark is preceded in death by his daughter, Chloe Ann; and nephews Brian Esker and Randy Newton.He is survived by his wife Kimberlee...
Adrian Lee Sampsel
Feb 8, 2021
Adrian L. Sampsel, 27, died unexpectedly on February 8 from diabetic ketoacidosis after being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes 14 months ago. Born January 9, 1994 to Dennis L. Sampsel and Carissa {Pedrotty} Sampsel, he was a 2012 graduate of Fairless High School. Adrian loved attending music festivals, his friends and family, and tinkering with motorcycles the way he always...
William R. Spencer
Feb 8, 2021
William R. Spencer, 61, passed away February 8, 2021 with family and friends by his side. Born in Ravenna, Ohio to Ronald and Wilma (Kirby) Spencer, he was a lifelong Ravenna resident. Bill retired from Portage County and he greatly enjoyed his time fishing, model cars, bon fires, outdoor cooking and spending time with his mom, Wilma and best friends,...
Barbara A. Drain
Feb 8, 2021
Barbara Drain, 61, passed away February 8, 2021. She was born in Canton, Ohio August 15, 1959, graduated from Abington Schools in Jenkintown, PA. She was preceded in death by her parents Al and Verneda Drain, and her brother-in-law Bill Freeze. She is survived by her sister Verneda Eileen Freeze, with whom she made her home for 29 years, brother...
Robert E. Blizzard
Feb 6, 2021
Robert E. Blizzard "Bob", 69, went home to be with the Lord February 6, 2021. Bob was a lifelong Akron resident, born on January 25, 1952. He graduated from Ellet High School. Bob was the owner of Blizzard Trophies completing his career two years ago. His faith in the Lord was the center of his world at Eastgate Alliance Church....
D. Diana Kimmerle
Feb 6, 2021
D. Diana (Ireland) (Hunt) Kimmerle, "DiDi," quietly passed away in the arms of her loved ones on Saturday morning, February 6th 2021. She reached the great age of 91.She was born November 25th, 1929 in Akron, Ohio and was the fourth born of five children (twin to Donald) and daughter of Earl and Beulah (Baston) Ireland. Diana lived most of...
Richard J. Szwarc
Feb 6, 2021
Richard J. Szwarc, 74, of Rootstown, passed away of gastro-esophageal cancer on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at home with his family by his side. He was born to parents John and Mary Szwarc on September 5, 1946 in Hagen, Germany. Preceding him in death are his mother, Mary; son, Jonathan; and mother-in-law, Elizabeth.Richard will remain forever in the hearts of...
Allan Richard Schafer
Feb 5, 2021
Allan Richard Schafer, "Dick", age 92 of Hartville, Ohio, died on February 5, 2021 at Altercare of Hartville. He was born on October 19, 1928 in Wheeling, West Virginia, the son of Leonora (nee Murphy) Schafer. Dick was an honorably discharged US Army veteran serving during the Korean War. He was an inventory analyst for 36 years at BF Goodrich,...
Gisele M. Duchaine
Feb 4, 2021
Gisele M. Duchaine a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend passed away February 4, 2021 at age 92 with her family by her side. She was born in Trois Riviers Quebec, Canada to Antonio and Aurea (Sevigny) Duchaine. From there she moved to Sudbury Ontario, Canada. From Sudbury she and her husband (Raymond) moved to the Akron...
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