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Lorraine Faye Moore

Lorraine Faye Moore

Jul 4, 2020

Lorraine Faye Moore (nee VanPelt), 76, of Akron, passed away after a long illness on July 4, 2020.She was preceded in death by her loving husband William R. Moore Jr., her parents, Horace and Mable VanPelt, brother Tom VanPelt, and daughter Tammy Kelly (nee Szczotka).Lorraine is survived by her children, Randy Szczotka, Patricia Moore (Sheila), Kathleen Bindas; sister, Delores (Butch);...

Gary Lee Henry

Gary Lee Henry

Jul 4, 2020

Gary L. Henry, 68, of Doylestown, passed away on July 4, 2020. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls on August 17, 1951 to parents Harold and Betty Jean Henry. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Greg Henry; and daughter Kristy Henry.Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Peggy of 36 years; children, Christine Henry, Shawn (Lisa)...

Jimmie Robert Lee Nottingham, Jr.

Jimmie Robert Lee Nottingham, Jr.

Jul 3, 2020

Jimmie Robert Lee Nottingham Jr., 40, of New Franklin, passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2020. He was born in Barberton on June 18, 1980 to the late Robert Lee Nottingham Sr. and Charlotte Ann Nottingham. Jimmie loved owning his own business, Nottingham Lawn Care. He had a keen interest in politics and jokingly referred to himself as "Mayor Jimmie"....

Janine Lyn Surgen

Janine Lyn Surgen

Jul 3, 2020

Janine Lyn Surgen, "NiNi" or "Bean", age 20 of Akron, Ohio died on July 3, 2020.She was born on March 3, 2000 in Akron the daughter of Richard D. "Rich" and Brenna (nee Clark) Surgen, with whom she lived. Janine was a free spirit-doing whatever she wanted to do-she was a "new-age hippie", and very artistic, enjoying painting, sketching, doodling...

Ferdinand Misbrener

Ferdinand Misbrener

Jul 3, 2020

Ferdinand Misbrener, 82, passed away July 3, 2020 with his family by his side. Born in Breznica, Yugoslavia to Jakob and Ana (Schenberger) Misbrener. He completed his education through high school in Germany. Fred immigrated to California, USA in 1956 at the age of 18. He relocated to Akron in 1957 and was a local resident for the rest of...

Laird Dale Rager

Laird Dale Rager

Jul 3, 2020

Laird Dale Rager, age 90 of Suffield Twp., Ohio, went to Heaven on July 3, 2020 at his home, to join his wife, the former Betty Shields, whom he married on November 27, 1952, she preceded him on May 30, 2014, and many other family and friends. He was born on December 2, 1929 in Bell Twp., PA, the son...

Vickie Lynn Hudson

Vickie Lynn Hudson

Jul 3, 2020

Vickie Lynn Hudson, age 67 of Clinton, Ohio, passed away, after a brief illness, on July 3, 2020.She was born in Akron, Ohio on October 12, 1952, the daughter of the late Robert and Vivian Yvonne (nee Shackelford) Halman.She is survived by two sons, Ryan (Jennifer) Derhammer and Zachary Hudson, all of whom are incredibly fortunate to have called her...

Wilma S. White

Wilma S. White

Jul 3, 2020

Wilma S. White, 86, of Akron, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020. She was born in Burton, WV on November 22, 1933 to parents Clark and Nell Robinson. She was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth White.Left to cherish her memory is her son, Greg White; sister, Rose Mary Cummins; nieces and nephews, Terri Reuting, Tyler Cummins, Troy...

Valerie Joanne Booker

Valerie Joanne Booker

Jul 2, 2020

Valerie Joanne Booker, 62, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on July 2, 2020. She was born June 22, 1958, in Akron, to the late William Booker, Sr. and Grace (nee Harris) Booker. She worked as a dining team member at AVI Foodsystems, displaying her flair for cooking and having fun. Valerie lived joyfully through simple pleasures,...

Arthur Jakup Dinkins

Arthur Jakup Dinkins

Jul 1, 2020

Arthur Jakup Dinkins, 94, of Akron passed away 01 July 2020 after battling constant infections; and ultimately CDIF.Originally from the farmland of Indiana, "Jake" or "Bud" as he was called by family members, joined the Army at the beginning of WW II, serving as an expert marksman in some rough places, to include the Ardennes. He earned three Bronze Stars...

Elizabeth Park

Elizabeth Park

Jun 30, 2020

Elizabeth "Betty" Mae Park, 93, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loving family on June 30th, 2020. A long-time Akron resident, she was born August 30th, 1926 to late parents Lloyd and Viola Weidaw. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Louis; and brothers, Ralph, Jim, Paul and Clyde....

James Timothy Rufener

James Timothy Rufener

Jun 30, 2020

James T. "Jim" Rufener, 63, suddenly passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Born in Canton, Ohio on July 31,1956 to parents Carl E. Rufener Sr. and Marjorie Schreckengost, Jim lived in Suffield for his entire life. Jim worked on a dairy farm until he had a massive stroke in December of 2016, which left him mostly paralyzed on his...

Troy Kenneth Huffman

Troy Kenneth Huffman

Jun 30, 2020

Troy Kenneth Huffman, born April 30, 1965 in Akron, OH passed away in his home on June 30, 2020 after a courageous battle with ALS. He is preceded in death by his father, Troy Allen Huffman, and is survived by his mother, Virginia (nee Dunfee) Huffman; sister, Cindy (Bob) Miller of Massillon, OH; and his best friend and life's love,...

Beverly Rae Runion

Beverly Rae Runion

Jun 29, 2020

Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.Beverly Rae (nee Hogle) Runion, age 84 of Randolph, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020. Born on December 14, 1935 to the late John Hogle and Eleanor (nee Wagner) Crites and stepfather Max Crites. She loved playing poker with her family and friends. She enjoyed having her family around her for cookouts and family...

Debra F. {Franks} Ingram

Debra F. {Franks} Ingram

Jun 28, 2020

Debra F. Ingram, age 65 of Akron passed away after a long illness on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at The Colony Health Care Center in Tallmadge. She was born in Akron on May 7, 1955 to Mack and Edith {White} Franks.Debra will be dearly missed by her son, Kris (Hoa Ly) Ingram; mother Edith Franks; brother Jim Franks; sisters Judy...

Keith Allen Lara

Keith Allen Lara

Jun 28, 2020

Keith Allen Lara, 39, of Cuyahoga Falls, went home to be with the Lord on June 28, 2020. He was born in Hammond, Indiana on December 9, 1980 and grew up in the Ravenna area. He graduated from Ravenna High School in 1999 where he was a member of the wrestling team. Keith was a postal carrier with the US...

Marybeth Willett

Marybeth Willett

Jun 27, 2020

Marybeth Willett, born January 6th, 1956 in Akron, OH, passed away suddenly on June 27th, 2020. Mom loved spending time with her family, reading books, drinking coffee, and being a dog mom to Halo and Shelby. For the past 15 years she served as an administrative assistant with the Portage Soil and Water Conservation District. Marybeth was preceded in death...

Patricia Leah St. George

Patricia Leah St. George

Jun 27, 2020

Patricia Leah St. George, 85 was born on January 6, 1935 and passed away on June 27, 2020, after a brief illness. She is survived by husband, John F. St. George and preceded in death by her son, Daniel F. St. George. She is also survived by her children, Catherine Spitler, Angela and Dan Smith, Theresa St. George, Karen St....

Elwood Lauck

Elwood Lauck

Jun 26, 2020

Elwood James Lauck, 71, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on June 26, 2020. Elwood was born in Findlay, Ohio on November 1, 1948 to the late Harold and Loretta Lauck. He attended Lorain Community College before joining the U.S. Air Force and serving in Vietnam. He spent his career at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, retiring after over 40 years...

Levy Alvin Walters

Levy Alvin Walters

Jun 25, 2020

Levy Alvin Walters, 66, of Akron, went home to be with his Lord on June 25, 2020. Levy was born in Tampa, Florida on August 10, 1953 to the late Green and Ruby (Channey) Walters. Levy was a retired bricklayer with Local 7. He loved his family and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Levy is survived...

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