Obituaries
Raymond Bruce Watson
Jun 20, 2021
Raymond Bruce Watson, "Ray" or "Scooter", age 58, of Canton, Ohio, died on Father's Day, June 20, 2021 at his home. He was born on October 17, 1962 in Akron, the son of the late Raymond E. and Beulah (nee Duckwall) Watson. Ray served in the US Navy during Dessert StormScooter enjoyed fishing with his friend, Roger Mitchell. He also...
Josephine Milani Hiebel
Jun 20, 2021
Josephine M. Hiebel, 96, of Akron, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2021. Josephine was born on May 10, 1925 to the late Venanzio and Angelina Milani. She earned her teaching degree from the University of Akron and taught elementary school for ten years before marrying and raising her family. Josephine was a wonderful homemaker and a talented seamstress. She...
June Marie Colly
Jun 19, 2021
June Marie Colly, age 78, passed away peacefully in Melissa, Texas, on June 19, 2021. She was born on March 27, 1943 in Akron, Ohio to the late Robert Harold and Regina Marie (nee Law) Helms. Other than her parents, June was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Angue Colly Sr., whom she married on January 27, 1962 in...
Christine Louise Ellsworth
Jun 18, 2021
Christine Louise Ellsworth, 54, passed away on June 18, 2021 at University Hospitals. Family was present at the time of death. She was born on July 16, 1966 to Jacqueline Woodring and Eugene Tibbs. Christine loved her cats and her family very much. She would have done anything for those who were close to her. She had a great sense...
William Roscoe Knight
Jun 18, 2021
William Roscoe Knight, "Rocky", age 87, of Akron, Ohio, died on June 18, 2021 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on January 5, 1934 in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of the late John Q. and Mona Opal (nee Pugh) Knight. Rocky graduated in 1952 from Hower Vocational School and went to the Navy Reserves. He worked at Goodyear Tire...
Linda K. Bissell
Jun 18, 2021
Linda K. Bissell, 71, passed away June 18, 2021 after an extended illness. Born in Belmont County, Ohio to Oliver and Virginia (Earliwine) Perkins, she resided in the Akron area all of her adult life. She previously worked at Clarkins Warehouse and later retired from AMHA. Linda greatly enjoyed going out to eat, shopping, watching Gunsmoke on TV and spending...
Betty Jane Hill
Jun 18, 2021
Betty Jane Hill, age 83 of Akron passed away peacefully on Friday, June 18, 2021. A lifelong resident of Akron, Betty was born on March 21, 1938, the daughter of the late Theodore and Laura {Poff} Hill. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her former husband Richard D. Gordon, sisters Dorothy Hartzell and Mary Ann...
Marshall Wolford
Jun 18, 2021
Marshall "Gene" Wolford, 79, of Akron passed June 18, 2021. He lived in Akron for over 60 years. Originally from Frostburg, Maryland, his family and friends back home called him "Poss." He was born October 20, 1941 to Marshall "Budge" Wolford and Hilda McKenzie.In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Linda;...
Miranda R. Walker
Jun 16, 2021
Miranda R. Walker, age 35 of Akron passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. She was born on August 6, 1985, the daughter of Kelly Walker and the late Mark Arble. In addition to her father, Miranda was preceded in death by her grandmother Diana Walker. Miranda's spunky, kind spirit will be dearly missed by her son who was...
Robert "Bob" A. Weatherholt
Jun 16, 2021
Robert "Bob" A. Weatherholt, 80, of Akron, OH, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at home with family. He retired from the Akron Fire Department after 27 years of service. Preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Judith; parents, Floyd A. and Rosie Weatherholt; brothers, Floyd Jr., Ricky, Ralph, Tony, Steve; mother of his children, Sally Weatherholt; and...
Kurt James Augsburger
Jun 16, 2021
Kurt James Augsburger, age 53 of Kenmore passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at his home. He was born in Akron on December 9, 1967, a son of the late Jack Augsburger and Barbara (Jim) {Saffels} Sumey. In addition to his parents, Kurt was preceded in death by his sister-in-law Jennie Augsburger, grandparents John (Maddie) Saffels and Wade (Ruth)...
Ernest A. Johnson
Jun 15, 2021
Ernest A. Johnson, "Buck", age 66 of Ravenna, Ohio, died on June 15, 2021 doing what he loved to do at his hunting camp in Adamsville, Ohio. He was born on September 21, 1954 in Grantsville, West Virginia, the son of the late Robert and Dorothy (nee Ayers) Johnson. Buck was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting. When...
Ronald "Ronnie" D. Puckett
Jun 15, 2021
The world lost a wonderful character. Ronald "Ronnie" D. Puckett, 68, left us on June 15, 2021. He graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1971. Ronnie was a loving grandfather, an avid Browns and Indians fan, enjoyed sci-fi and Stephen King books, playing the lottery, and loved to bake cookies for his little angels. He spent many years working in...
Jane Marie Filler
Jun 15, 2021
Early Tuesday the Morning of June 15, 2021, Jane Marie Filler (nee Shirey) of Akron, Ohio, finished her race here on earth and was called home to heaven to claim her eternal reward and be reunited with her late husband, Kenneth, at the age of 82. Jane, was the daughter of the late Robert and Helen (nee Ishman) Shirey, and...
Melissa Mae Cassidy
Jun 14, 2021
In loving memory of Melissa Mae Cassidy. She passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2021 at the age of 38. Melissa was born in Akron, Ohio to father, Mark Louis Cassidy and mother, Laura Knapp Cassidy Waterhouse. She was a lifelong area resident. Melissa was a survivor after months of battling with cancer. She previously worked as a manager at...
Allan Ernest Beck
Jun 14, 2021
Allan E. Beck, Jr., age 74, went to be with the Lord on June 14, 2021, at his daughter's home.He was born July 22, 1946, in Akron, the eldest son of Allan E. Beck and Lorraine (nee Leffler) Beck.Allan graduated from Hoban High School. Following graduation he served the U.S. Army in Germany during the Vietnam War. After the war,...
Sharon Louise Delaney
Jun 14, 2021
Sharon Louise Delaney, born 9-18-1956 Akron Ohio, died 6-14-2021 Toledo Ohio.Sharon died of leukemia; she was 64 years old.Sharon went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with 'her Billy', her daughter Abigail and her son-in-law Mike Christian at her bedside. The loss is deep and hard to bear.While her life began in Akron/Stow, Ohio, Sharon grew through her...
James F. Steele
Jun 13, 2021
James F. Steele, 88, of Uniontown, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 13, 2021. Born in Centerville, OH on October 16, 1932 to the late Raymond and Ruth Steele. He was a long distance truck driver and retired from Hamrick Truck Driving School as an instructor. He served in the Navy during the Korean War. Preceded...
Bruce Harvey Ensminger
Jun 13, 2021
Bruce Harvey Ensminger, age 89 of Akron made it to his 69th wedding anniversary on Sunday, June 13, 2021, before passing away peacefully. He was born in Akron on October 12, 1931, a son of the late Harvey M. and Virginia {Krall} Ensminger. In addition to his parents, Bruce was preceded in death by his brothers Allan, George and Richard...
Bonnie Jean Leidig
Jun 12, 2021
Bonnie Jean Leidig (Cunningham) passed away at home on June 12, 2021. She was born in Akron, Ohio on June 13, 1931 and graduated from Garfield High School. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Martin (Dick) Leidig, mother Freida Lewis, brother Sonny Lewis, and grandson Ryan Moore. In her younger years she was an avid bowler, loved to play...
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