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Stephen Gary Pfeiffer

Stephen Gary Pfeiffer

Jun 25, 2020

Stephen G. Pfeiffer, "Steve", age 58 of Akron, Ohio, died on June 25, 2020 at his home, after battling an extended illness. He was born on December 4, 1961 in Akron, the son of the late Sherman W. and Gwen L. (nee Bartholomew) Pfeiffer. Steve was a sexton/custodian at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church for several years. He enjoyed cooking, his...

Mary Rose Azar (Nee Cacioppo)

Mary Rose Azar (Nee Cacioppo)

Jun 24, 2020

Mary Rose Azar (nee Cacioppo), 84, of Akron, passed away on June 24, 2020. Mary was born in Akron on July 29, 1935 to the late Joseph and Catherine Cacioppo. Mary was a past parishioner at St. Martha Catholic Church. She was a longtime member of the Summit County Republican Party and a volunteer with the Summit County Board of...

James C. Mccullen, Iii

James C. Mccullen, Iii

Jun 24, 2020

James C. McCullen, III, 55, passed away June 24, 2020 after a brief illness. Born in Akron, Ohio to James and Alice McCullen, he was a lifelong area resident. Jr. graduated from East High School in 1983 and lived his life as he pleased.Jr. was preceded in death by father, James "Sonny" McCullen, sister, Tina Harden, nephews, Tommy, Jason. He...

Eric L. Mckinstry

Eric L. Mckinstry

Jun 23, 2020

Eric L. McKinstry, 22, was reunited with his loved ones in Heaven on June 23, 2020. He was born in Akron, Ohio on March 15, 1998 to parents April Uhl (Ramey) and Eric McKinstry. Eric attended Green High School where he was a scholar athlete, lettering in many sports and achieving honor roll recognition since middle school. He then attended...

Gabriel James Joseph Rudo

Gabriel James Joseph Rudo

Jun 23, 2020

Gabriel James Joseph Rudo was still born from Trisomy 13 and passed away on June 23, 2020. He is the son of Teresa Zita and Brian Rudo, and the sibling of Natalie, Jonathan, Chase and Benjamin. Gabriel is preceded in death by his grandfather, John Zita; great-grandparents, Antonio Zita, Jack Rudo, Jerry Green and Edith Green; aunt, Roxie Short; and...

Cathleen L. Swinehart

Cathleen L. Swinehart

Jun 23, 2020

Cathleen (Cathy) Swinehart, 81, passed into the arms of the Lord June 23, 2020. She was born February 4, 1939 to Arthur and Virginia Swinehart in Suffield Township, Ohio. She graduated from Suffield High School in 1957. Cathy retired from Bank One after over a 20 year career. She was a member of the Hartville Wesleyan Methodist Church, where she...

Barbara A. Romain

Barbara A. Romain

Jun 23, 2020

Ohhh, that kiss. My eyes found you at an autumn street festival when we were only 15. And so I asked you out, vowing to end that first date with a kiss. I succeeded, and ohhh, that kiss. I knew then, as I know now, that with you was where I belonged. A silly kiss, but it carried us through...

Kathi Lynn Lowery

Kathi Lynn Lowery

Jun 23, 2020

Kathi Lynn Lowery, "Kooz", age 59, of Akron, Ohio, died unexpectedly on June 23, 2020 at her home. She was born on January 23, 1961 in Akron, the daughter of the late James and Joann (nee Kiefer) Hillegas. Kathi has been employed with Summa Health Akron City Hospital for 29 1/2 years. Kathi was an avid Cleveland Indians fan and...

Bonnie S. Branch

Bonnie S. Branch

Jun 22, 2020

Bonnie S. Branch, 67, of Akron passed away peacefully in her home after a long battle with metastatic breast cancer on June 22. 2020. She was born on May 10, 1953 in Christianburg, Virginia to parents, James Vass and Barbara (Bowman-Vass) Wittensoldner. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, proud Nana, incredible daughter and amazing mother-in-law to her two best...

Dominic Michael Pedulla

Dominic Michael Pedulla

Jun 22, 2020

Dominic Michael Pedulla, "Dom", age 81, passed away, peacefully, at home on June 22, 2020, surrounded by his wife and loving family. He was born on June 1, 1939 in Akron, Ohio, the son of the late Leonard and Rose (nee Cardillo) Pedulla and was a 1957 graduate of Hower Vocational High School.He worked for the United Parcel Service and...

Dorothy M. (Arnold) Mccumbers Ellingson

Dorothy M. (Arnold) Mccumbers Ellingson

Jun 22, 2020

Dorothy M. (Arnold) McCumbers Ellingson, 94, passed into the arms of the Lord on June 22, 2020. She was born May 14, 1926 in Clay County, WV to late parents Charles and Blanche (Groggs) Arnold. Dorothy enjoyed traveling, especially to Florida where she lived during the winters, and was a loving mother. She was also employed as a waitress at...

Arthur R. Hetrick

Arthur R. Hetrick

Jun 21, 2020

Arthur R. Hetrick, 69, of Springfield Township, passed away June 21, 2020 after a battle with cancer. He was a longtime Akron resident and East High graduate, served in the Army where he was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War, and retired from OMNOVA Solutions in Mogadore after many years of service. Art loved spending his days enjoying time...

John C. Callahan

John C. Callahan

Jun 21, 2020

On Sunday, June 21, 2020 our beloved brother John C. Callahan left his earthly shackles after a long and valiant battle with lung cancer and has forever 'Gone Fishing'. Born December 21, 1951, John was preceded in death by parents, John W. and Lillian E. Callahan. He leaves behind loving siblings, Kathleen (Dan) Byers, devoted care giver sister Connie (Bob)...

Edward Douglas Dodson

Edward Douglas Dodson

Jun 21, 2020

Edward Douglas "Eddie" Dodson, age 55 of Canton passed away after a long illness on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born on June 5, 1965 to Charles and Sylvia {Powell} Dodson.Eddie was preceded in death by his father, sister Kimberly, and brothers Stevie and Larry. He will be dearly missed by his mother, Sylvia; daughters,...

Dolores A. Drumm

Dolores A. Drumm

Jun 20, 2020

Dolores "Dee" Aline (Harlin) Drumm, age 86, of Akron passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020. She was born in Akron, June 19, 1934, the daughter of Carsey and Loretta Morris Harlin.Dolores was preceded in death by her husband, Harold; her parents; sisters Betty Ann McAnalley and Sylvia Evans and brother, Sid Harlin.She will be dearly missed by her brother...

Rita Lou Slusser

Rita Lou Slusser

Jun 19, 2020

Rita Lou {Howes} Morgan Slusser, age 75 of Mogadore passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020 at her home. She was born in Buckhannon, WV on August 25, 1944, the daughter of Paul and Julia {Hoover} Howes. Rita was preceded in death by her parents, adoptive parents Charlie and Blanche Howes, first husband Donald Morgan, brothers William, James, and Charles,...

Susan R. Ludick

Susan R. Ludick

Jun 18, 2020

Susan R. Ludick, "Sue", age 66 of Kent, Ohio, died on June 18, 2020 at the Hospice Care Center in Copley. She was born in Ravenna, Ohio on February 17, 1954 the daughter of the late Lester Burl and Ruby Elizabeth (nee Brant) Souers.Sue was a graduate of Field High School and also of KSU. She worked for Interim as...

Carol J. Beal

Carol J. Beal

Jun 17, 2020

Carol J. Beal, 80, of Akron, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. She was born to parents George and Ruth (nee Ray) Septer on January 28, 1940 in Beach City, Ohio. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Neal, of 55 years; daughter, Terra Beal; many friends and family.Carol was a faithful member of Millheim Baptist Church and...

Stacie M. Kling

Stacie M. Kling

Jun 17, 2020

Stacie M. Kling, 50, passed away June 17, 2020. Born in Canton, Ohio to Herb and Cindy (Jackson) Kling, she resided in the Canton area all of her life. Stacie enjoyed going to karaoke with family at George's Lounge. She loved reading, gardening, cooking, playing pool, watching Judge Judy and paranormal activity shows and spending time with her family.In addition...

Raymond Allan Russell Sr.

Raymond Allan Russell Sr.

Jun 17, 2020

Raymond Allan Russell Sr., 83, of Akron, passed away peacefully at home on June 17, 2020. Ray was born in Youngstown, Ohio on June 3, 1937 to the late Thomas and Florence Russell. Ray retired from Schwebel's after over 30 years of service. He was an avid golfer and bowler, liked playing cornhole, and loved fast cars. In his youth,...

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