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Olga Sofi Flasco

Olga Sofi Flasco

Jun 16, 2020

Olga Sofi Flasco (nee Miskalo), age 92, passed away peacefully, on June 16, 2020 after treatment from a fall.She was born on June 21, 1927 in Akron, Ohio.Olga attended Garfield High School and then Hammel Business College. She was a wonderful mother and loving wife, as well as, a very talented artist. Olga created beautiful mosaic pictures and crafted handmade...

Richard Lee Morgan

Richard Lee Morgan

Jun 16, 2020

Richard L. Morgan went home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2020. He was born September 14, 1939 in Crawfordsville, IN to Paul and Goldie Belle Brooks Morgan. He went to school from 1st thru 9th grade in Indiana and then 10th thru 12th at Springfield High School. Richard served in the US Marine Corps from 1958-1962 in...

Jeremy L. Dennison

Jeremy L. Dennison

Jun 15, 2020

Jeremy "Jerry" L. Dennison, 49, went Home to be with the Lord on June 15, 2020. Born in Akron to Bob and Ann Dennison, he was a lifelong area resident. Jerry loved golfing and hunting. He was a big Stars Wars fan and a hard core Steelers fan.He loved going to the beach and taking short excursions with his sister...

Ronda Lee Klar

Ronda Lee Klar

Jun 14, 2020

Ronda Lee Klar, age 57 of Ravenna, Ohio, died on June 14, 2020 at UH Portage Medical Center. She was born on June 28, 1962 in Wadsworth, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ronald Wade and Dorothy (nee Reynolds) Scott. Ronda was a 1980 graduate of Wadsworth High School. She worked for Ohio Real Title as a sales rep. She...

Judith Ann Steerman

Judith Ann Steerman

Jun 14, 2020

Judith Ann Steerman, "Judy", age 80 of Akron, Ohio, died on June 14, 2020 at her home. She was born on June 25, 1939 in Akron, the daughter of the late Donald Francis and Dorothy Lorraine (nee McKnight) Fischbach.Judy was a graduate of Kenmore High School and attended the University of Akron. Judy retired from Giant Eagle in Montrose. She...

Brian Joseph Powers

Brian Joseph Powers

Jun 13, 2020

Brian Joseph Powers, 43, of Akron, died on June 13, 2020 unexpectedly in Akron, Ohio. His calling hours will be held at Newcomer Funeral Home at 131 North Canton Road in Akron, Ohio on Sunday, June 21, 2020 from 12pm-1pm. Brian was born in Akron on April 11, 1977. In Brian's loving memory he was the son of Walter Powers...

Antonio Jeff Murray

Antonio Jeff Murray

Jun 12, 2020

Antonio Jeff Murray, age 44 of Stow went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 12, 2020, due to heart disease. He was born in Akron on November 26, 1975 to Keith (Susan) Murray and Natalie (Chip) Tassone-Warner. He graduated from Tallmadge High School. Antonio's passion for music led him to pursue a degree in media and music...

Lillian M. Toth

Lillian M. Toth

Jun 11, 2020

Lillian M. Toth, age 88 of Mogadore, Ohio, died on June 11, 2020 at the Hospice Care Center in Copley. She was born on June 26, 1931 in Atwater, Ohio, the daughter of the late Merle and Maude (Reimenschneider) Troutman. Lillian was a homemaker who enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles and embroidering, however, her greatest joy was spending her time with...

Jonah Dorwin Greer

Jonah Dorwin Greer

Jun 11, 2020

Jonah Dorwin Greer, 96, died peacefully June 11, 2020 after a period of declining health. Born December 18, 1923 in Eubank, KY, the youngest of 12 children, he was an Akron area resident most of his adult life. Jonah enlisted in the USMC during WWII and fought on Iwo Jima as an Automatic Rifleman. He was wounded twice and was...

Barbara A. Evans

Barbara A. Evans

Jun 10, 2020

Barbara A. (Zeigler) Evans, 86, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Barbara was born to the late Henry and Anna (Dormish) Zeigler on December 5, 1933 in Barberton, Ohio. She was a graduate of Barberton High School class of 1951. Barb continued her studies at the St. Thomas Hospital School of Nursing, class of 1954....

Andrea S. Kraus

Andrea S. Kraus

Jun 10, 2020

Andrea Sue (Brewer) Kraus, 68 of Akron, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 10, 2020 after a long battle with dementia. She was born July 10, 1951 in Taylorville, IL to the late Myrl and Lorene Brewer. Andrea was a 1969 graduate of Garfield High School. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, and...

Michael Edward Hockman

Michael Edward Hockman

Jun 10, 2020

Michael Edward Hockman, "Mike", age 54 of Ravenna, Ohio, died on June 10, 2020 at his home. He was born on October 8, 1965 in Akron, the son of Ralph Edward "Eddie" Hockman of Reno, Nevada and Jacqueline Teeple of Akron, Ohio. Mike was a 1985 graduate of Green High School. He was a HVAC Technician for several companies including...

Brenda J. Conner

Brenda J. Conner

Jun 10, 2020

Brenda J. Conner, age 69 of Akron, Ohio, died on June 10, 2020 at Bath Manor Care Center. She was born on March 2, 1951 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late Edell and Evelyn (nee Matthers) Marsh. Brenda was a 1969 graduate of East High School in Youngstown and was an operator for ATT for many years. Brenda...

George R. Datsko, Sr.

George R. Datsko, Sr.

Jun 10, 2020

George R. Datsko Sr, age 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on June 10, 2020, shortly after celebrating his 64th wedding anniversary. George was born in Colver, PA to George and Catherine Datsko. He married his sweetheart, Doris (Hill), also of Colver, on June 9, 1956. George & his wife moved to Akron, OH but they held fast to...

Leo David Corrigan

Leo David Corrigan

Jun 9, 2020

Leo David Corrigan, 61, passed away June 9, 2020. Born in Alvy, WV to Leo and Ruth (Stout) Corrigan, he resided in the Akron area all of his adult life. Leo was known for telling funny stories and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, football, baseball and spending time with his family.In addition to his parents, Leo was preceded in death by...

Linda Ann Burnside

Linda Ann Burnside

Jun 9, 2020

Linda Ann Burnside, age 71 of Akron, Ohio, died on June 9, 2020 at her home after a very long, and courageous battle with non-alcoholic liver and kidney failure. She was born on February 22, 1949 in Akron, the daughter of the late Jerry and Helen (nee Nicholas) Ickes. Linda was a 1967 graduate of Central Hower High School and...

Michael Lee Millican

Michael Lee Millican

Jun 9, 2020

Michael Lee Millican, 72, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on June 9, 2020. He was born in Akron on February 7, 1948 to the late Robert and Irene Millican. Mike spent his entire career as a trucker. In his free time, he loved racing cars. For many years, he raced at Barberton Speedway. His fans knew him as "the Hillbilly...

Tommy Joe Jones

Tommy Joe Jones

Jun 9, 2020

Tommy Joe Jones, age 73 of Akron passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. He was born on November 6, 1946 in Matheny, WV to the late Christopher and Dorothy {White} Jones.Tommy was preceded in death by his brother-in-law Dickie Thompson, and his beloved pets T.J., Joey, Buddy, and Spooky. He will be dearly missed by his...

Connie Lynn Janis

Connie Lynn Janis

Jun 8, 2020

Connie Janis, 45, of Canal Fulton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 8, 2020. She was born to parents Dewey and Joan Proffitt on August 22, 1974 in Akron, Ohio.Preceding her in death are her parents; and brother, Lester Proffitt.Left to cherish her memory are her children, Bradley Janis, Chad Janis and Melissa Janis; grandchildren, Zoey Janis, Dominic Janis, Aubrey...

Barbara Ann Mayer

Barbara Ann Mayer

Jun 8, 2020

On June 8, 2020, Barbara Ann Mayer, loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away at the age of 66. She was born on February 26, 1954 in Akron, where she spent many joyful days with family and made countless friends. Barbara was the loving daughter of the late Frank and Rose (nee Gage) Simko Sr. She was a devoted...

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