Obituaries
Russell T. Cozart Sr.
Dec 16, 2020
Russell T. Cozart Sr., 81, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 16, 2020. Born on North Hill in Akron on April 11, 1939, Russ was a carpenter by trade and belonged to the Carpenters Union Local 285. He is survived by his wife, Betty Cozart, the love of his life for 42 years. He was known as a...
Ocie Dixon
Dec 16, 2020
Ocie Dixon, age 93, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2020, at Arbors of Fairlawn. He was born on October 18, 1927 in Cecil, Alabama. As a young adult he left Montgomery, Alabama and moved to Akron, Ohio where he worked at Chrysler's Twinsburg, Ohio stamping plant as an assembly line worker for 26 years. In 1979, he dedicated his...
Paul D. Underwood
Dec 15, 2020
Paul D. Underwood, 76, of Louisville, went home to be with the Lord on December 15, 2020. Paul was born in Beckley, West Virginia on February 26, 1944 to the late Leonard and Ruth (Bouton) Underwood. Paul proudly served in the U.S. Army, serving in Germany. After returning from the service, Paul married Carol Green on July 13, 1966 and...
Judy Harris
Dec 14, 2020
Judy Harris was a loving partner, mother and granny. She loved to go for motorcycle rides and looked forward to going every weekend. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. Judy is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Jean (Bidlack) Harris and grandson, Micheal Yanetsky. She will be sadly missed by her partner, David Lewis; children, Jessica (Aaron)...
Victor Eduardo Prieto Sr.
Dec 14, 2020
Victor Eduardo Prieto Sr., age 55 of Akron, Ohio, died on December 14, 2020 due to complications of Covid 19.He was born in Mexico City, Mexico, the son of Maria Natividad Salazar Cruz of Mexico City and the late Eduardo Prieto. Victor worked at Lenny's Collision Center in Barberton and he enjoyed being with his family. In addition to his...
Richard W. Smith
Dec 13, 2020
Richard W. "Smitty" Smith, 74, rode to Heaven on December 13, 2020. He loved his family and being with friends. Richard enjoyed riding his motorcycle and doing poker runs for charities. He previously worked at Johnny's Towing and retired from Metro RTA after 25 years of service. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester and Glenna Smith, and...
April L. Mims
Dec 13, 2020
April L. Mims, 42 , passed away December 13, 2020 with her family by her side. Born in Barberton, Ohio she was a lifelong resident of the area. She attended Central Hower High School and greatly enjoyed playing bingo, card and board games. April also loved spending time with her grandkids and family. Preceded in death by baby sister, Sherry,...
Rebecca Ann Simon
Dec 12, 2020
Becky was born in Akron, Ohio and was dearly loved by all. She was a lovely Christian woman who touched many lives with her kind and gentle heart. Becky had a heart of gold and loved people. Born into a large family, she loved the Lord, and impacted hundreds of lives as a nurse's aide. She had a special ability...
George Wallace Hammett
Dec 12, 2020
Our beloved patriarch, George Wallace Hammett, Jr., 93, went home to be with his heavenly Father on December 12, 2020. He was born in Akron, Ohio to his parents, George Sr. and Nettie Hammett. George attended Garfield High School, was a U.S. Army veteran, and with his wife, Meria, he owned George's Washer and Dryer Service. He also worked for...
Gwen Elizabeth Thorpe
Dec 12, 2020
Gwen Elizabeth Thorpe, 68, of Hartville, passed away on December 12, 2020. Gwen was born on July 6, 1952 in Odd, West Virginia to the late William and Gertrude Walker. Gwen was employed for over 25 years at Schumacher Lumber until its closing. Her many co-workers were like family to her. Gwen had a generous spirit and always took care...
Joanne H. Rutkowski
Dec 12, 2020
Joanne H. Rutkowski, age 85, formerly of Akron, peacefully went Home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2020.She was married to Steve for 47 years, and since his passing in 2012, all Joanne wanted was to reunite with Steve in Heaven. Her wish has finally been granted, and they can now walk hand in hand together forever in...
Robert L. Ferris
Dec 12, 2020
Robert L. Ferris, 74, of Akron, OH passed away peacefully on December 12, 2020 surrounded by his family. Bob was born September 8, 1946 in Cuyahoga Falls. His family later moved to Brimfield, OH. Bob graduated in 1965 from Field High School where he made many lifelong friendships.Bob worked at BF Goodrich for many years while living in Akron for...
Mary Jane Horvath
Dec 11, 2020
Mary Jane Horvath, age 91 of Akron went home to be with Jesus on Friday, December 11, 2020. She was born in Akron on September 27, 1929, the daughter of the late Charles and Beulah {Ankeny} Burdenstock. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her aunt Twila Marple, daughter Diane, grandson Brian Trumphour, brother Gerald Burdenstock...
Jeffrey (Jeff) Weyand
Dec 11, 2020
Jeffrey (Jeff) Jay Weyand passed away suddenly on December 11, 2020. He was born in Akron on May 12, 1966. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donna Wemyss and Thad G. Weyand; and brothers, Thad and Tom Weyand. He is survived by his wife, Denice; son, Thad; daughter, Gabi (Caleb); stepkids, Danniell (John), Sherri (Sean), Jeff (Tara), Elizabeth...
Patricia Ann Faltisco (Sica) (Nee Cooper)
Dec 11, 2020
Patricia Ann Faltisco (Sica) (nee Cooper), 85, of Ravenna, loving wife of James A. Faltisco since August 26, 1971, passed away on December 11, 2020.She is dearly loved by her children; Kimberly (Doug) Brown (nee Sica), Marilyn Sue Wells and Michael D. Sica. She is preceded in death by 2 children, Joseph Sica and Kristin Sica. Also left to cherish...
Kevin Lyn Garretson
Dec 10, 2020
Kevin L. Garretson, age 61 of Lakemore passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully on December 10, 2020 at his home. He was born in Barberton on November 30, 1959 and grew up in Tallmadge. Kevin was a loyal employee of Waste Management for 43 years. As a "jack of all trades," he enjoyed working on cars, and being outdoors, hunting and...
Frank D. Speegle
Dec 10, 2020
Frank D. Speegle, 86, of Akron, passed away on December 10, 2020. He was born to parents William and Clarir Speegle on February 1, 1934 in Cullman, AL. Preceding him in death is his wife, together 60 years, Glenna Gail Speegle; daughter, Diana Speegle; and 5 brothers.Left to cherish his memory are his children, Steve (Theresa) Speegle, Kathy (Tiny) Thomas,...
Delores Davis
Dec 10, 2020
Delores Davis, 92, of Akron, OH passed away on December 10, 2020. She was born to parents Basil and Myrtle Dalton on May 16, 1928 in Somerset, KY. Preceding her in death is her husband of 48 years, Lytle "Gene" Davis; and daughter-in-law, Denise Davis.Left to cherish her memory are her children, Donald Davis, Darlene (Bob) Fankhauser, Darrell (Becci) Davis,...
Doil Percie Greathouse
Dec 10, 2020
Doil Percie Greathouse,94, of Akron, passed away peacefully December 10, 2020 at City Hospital Hospice of Summa from complications of COVID 19. She was born on September 4, 1926 in Spencer, West Virginia to James and Laura Greathouse. Doil graduated from Spencer High School at age 16. Her family moved to Akron and Doil's first job was at the Mayflower...
Sylvia Annabell Kenaley
Dec 10, 2020
Sylvia Kenaley at age 90 went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 9, 2020. She was born on November 2, 1930 in Akron, Ohio to the late Daniel and Genevra Kissel. Sylvia was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In addition to her parents, Sylvia was preceded in death by her husband Eugene, and her...
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