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Richard M. McMillen, 62, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 20, 2020. Born in Akron, Ohio he was a lifelong resident. Rick enjoyed watching the Cleveland Browns play football.He will be sadly missed by mother, Darlene Keith as well as other family and many friends.There will be no formal services. Those who wish may make memorial donations in...
Kenneth George Bean, "Kenny", age 69, passed away, unexpectedly, at his home in Springfield Twp. on December 20, 2020.Kenny was a graduate of Springfield High School, Class of 1970, where he wrestled and played football for the Springfield Spartans. He was always very athletic in his youth. Kenny played some baseball and was an excellent swimmer and diver. He also...
Myrtle Eva Robertson, 100, went home to be with the Lord on December 20, 2020.She is preceded in death by her husband, James; daughter, Donna Moneypenny; son, William; and daughter-in-law, Denise Robertson; and niece, Sally Briner.She will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her family, daughters, Beverly Myers, Joanne (James) Feick; son, Joseph; 7 grandchildren, Yvonne, Valerie, Daniel, Emily,...
Tina M. Honeycutt, 40, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2020. She was born June 30, 1980. Tina received her degree in medical assisting from the Akron Institute. She loved science and learning about anything related to the medical field. Tina was a huge medical marijuana advocate who proudly carried her own card. Above all, Tina loved being...
Arthur E. Gould Jr., 82, passed away on December 20, 2020. He was born in Elba, New York on January 9, 1938 to the late Arthur Gould Sr. and Nellie Gage. Art (Artie) was a Vietnam Veteran who proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and retired after 22 years. He then embarked on a career in the civil service...
Carol Ann Schroeder, 74, peacefully passed away from an extended illness on December 20, 2020. A longtime resident of Akron, she was born in Johnstown, PA on June 14, 1946. Her life goals were to be a great mom, grandmother and great-grandmother, of which she accomplished. Carol enjoyed singing country music, painting landscapes, and taking care of her pets. She...
Robert L. Smith, age 77 of Akron passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020. He was born on March 31, 1943 to the late Willard and Barbara {Norris} Smith.In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his Grandpa Wallace, Grandma Norma, and sister Penny.Robert's memory will always be cherished by his loving wife of 49 years, Susan;...
Connie Sue (nee Hollis) Bergdorf, age 50, of Springfield Twp., Ohio, lost her courageous battle with breast cancer, while surrounded by her family on December 20, 2020 at her home. She was born December 23, 1969 in Akron, Ohio. Connie will be remembered as a loving mother, MiMi, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Connie was preceded in death by her...
Bethany Renee Candle, 32, ascended to heaven on December 19, 2020 due to complications from Covid-19. Born in Ravenna, Ohio on August 5, 1988 to Renee Hysell and Scott Candle. She lived in Charlestown Township and graduated from Southeast High School.Bethany battled health issues most of her life and met them with her head held high. She never complained nor...
David M. Shomo, 68, passed away on December 19, 2020. He grew up in Ravenna and spent most of his adult life in Texas. David will be dearly missed by many relatives and friends. A celebration of his life will be held in Texas in the spring.
Phyllis Marie Foster-Davis, 61, passed away suddenly on December 19, 2020. Phyllis was born on November 12, 1959 to parents Gary Eugene "Geno" Foster and Sharon Jarvis. She attended Woodridge High School and then moved out to California. There she met her first husband, Lloyd E. Davis. Shortly after, they moved back to her hometown of Akron, Ohio. When Phyllis...
Tom Shaffstall, 86, passed away December 19, 2020 with his wife by his side. He was born in Ashland, Ohio in 1934 to Jay and Daisy (Hinkle) Shaffstall. Tom spent his entire life enjoying printing, vacations with friends, breakfast club and softball, where he made many lifelong friends. He worked for Garber in Ashland, Crane Howard Lithograph and Hiney Printing....
On December 17, 2020 our beloved Bradley Alan Shoemaker departed this earthly life and joined his dad in heaven.Brad was born July 19, 1961 to Richard and Eunice (Hallauer) Shoemaker. He would tell you he had the best childhood, parents, siblings and WV family a man could hope for! His mom enjoyed sharing, on every birthday, that it took him...
Jaison William Portello, age 25, of Akron, died on December 18, 2020 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on June 9, 1995 in Barberton, the son of Bruce Smith Jr. of Akron and Christina Lyn Hornbeck and her companion, Ronald Sutphin, with whom he lived. Jaison was a roofer for Brett Strain Roofing Company. He enjoyed playing video games,...
Leslie M. "Mike" Stover, 77, of Uniontown, passed away on December 18, 2020. He was born to parents Clarence and Vera Stover on February 8, 1943 in Akron. Preceding him in death are his parents; his wife, Suellen Stover; brother, Theodore "Ted"; and sister, Barbara.Left to cherish his memory are his children, David (Beth) Stover and Deborah (Jeff) Sears; grandchildren,...
Richard E. Eldridge passed away Friday, December 18, 2020. Thankfully, while in the hospital he made the choice to repent and asked Christ into his heart, and has finally found peace. Richard was born in Akron on January 25, 1956 to Bill and June Eldridge. He was a graduate of Springfield High School and lived in the Akron area his...
Nancy Smith, age 81 of Stow, Ohio, died on December 17, 2020 at Briarwood in Stow. She was born on February 26, 1939 in Bangor, Maine, the daughter of the late Reginald M. and Elizabeth (nee Wells) Alexander. Nancy was a homemaker who took great pride in being a mom. She was a most proud of her role as a...
James L. Walters, "Jim", age 78 of Springfield Twp., passed away on December 17, 2020 at Barberton Hospital. He was born on April 5, 1942 in Akron, the son of the late Harold and Frances Walters. Jim grew up in Tallmadge and was a 1960 graduate of Tallmadge High School. He then went on to work at Goodyear Aerospace, Aircraft...
Orba Cook-Jordan, "Auntie", age 67 of Akron, Ohio, died on December 17, 2020 at Akron General Hospital. She was born on June 3, 1953 in Tyler, Alabama, the daughter of the late Katie Cook. Orba was very passionate about her sobriety and recovery. She loved to help people in any way possible. Her mottos were, "Always give to the Salvation...
Linda Lou Perry (Morris) was born on October 9, 1947 in Carmichaels, PA. Linda went Home to be with the Lord on December 17, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. after battling a long illness. She lived in Lakemore, OH for 47 years with her husband, Jack Perry and was the 3rd born child of 4 to Lucy and David Morris. Linda...
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