Obituaries
Melvin L. Brown
Nov 5, 2020
Melvin L. Brown, 70, of Stow, Ohio went peacefully to be with the Lord on Thursday November 5th 2020. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on June 5, 1950. He enjoyed all things Pittsburgh related, including the Steelers and Pirates. He was a very proud Army Veteran and avid golfer. He was a loving son, husband, father, uncle and grandfather....
Eugene W. Crispin
Nov 5, 2020
Eugene W. Crispin, 81, of Norton, passed away on November 5, 2020. Gene was born in Barberton, OH on August 28, 1939 to the late William and Margaret Crispin. He graduated from Norton High School and kept in touch with fellow alumni his whole life. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Gene was a jack of all trades...
Barbara J. Midcap
Nov 5, 2020
Barbara J. Midcap, 84, of Jackson Township, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020. She was born to parents Paul and Eunice Kline on September 17, 1936 in Akron. Preceding her in death are her parents, and husband of 31 years, Carl Midcap. Left to cherish Barbara's memory is her loving husband of 19 years, Lee Schreckengost; children, Robert P....
Dr. Edgar Mottice Do
Nov 5, 2020
Dr. James Edgar Mottice, D.O., "Jim", age 87, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died Thursday, November 5, 2020 at his home. He was born on June 9, 1933 in Louisville, Ohio, the son of the late James E. and Berdine (Tuckey) Mottice. Jim was a graduate of Louisville High School and went on to become a physician, being educated at the...
Mary Gallo
Nov 5, 2020
Mary Gallo, 90, of Akron, Ohio went to rest in the arms of Jesus November 5, 2020. She was born in Calabria, Italy on September 11, 1930 and arrived at Ellis Island at the age of 7 while on her way to Akron. Mary worked at Weaver Industries for many years, where she was a bus driver. She enjoyed cooking...
Barbara Anne Danielson
Nov 4, 2020
On November 4th, just a few days short of her 82nd birthday, Barbara Anne Danielson peacefully passed and left us. It was not COVID related.Born and raised in Essex County New Jersey, Barbara was a true "Jersey Girl". A proud Girl Scout, Barbara Eckert was a 1956 graduate of East Orange High. After school, she enjoyed a brief, personally satisfying...
Sherrie Ann Tennant
Nov 2, 2020
Sherrie Ann Tennant, 47, passed away November 2, 2020 of natural causes at her residence. Born in Akron, Ohio to Charles and Sheila (Colegrove) Tennant, she was a lifelong Akron area resident. Sherrie previously worked for Hope Homes as an STNA. She greatly enjoyed watching impractical jokers, her spoiled kitty, Doodle, and spending time with her family. She will be...
Lola B. Kennell Hughes
Nov 2, 2020
Lola B. Hughes, age 80, of Mogadore, Ohio, died on November 2, 2020 at Akron City Hospital. She was born in Ravenna, Ohio on March 10, 1940, the daughter of the late Chester and Mary (nee Ullom) Collins. Lola owned and operated R&R Sanitation in Suffield Twp. for 32 years. Mrs. Hughes was a member of the Mogadore Baptist Church....
James W. Stewart
Nov 2, 2020
James W. Stewart, "Jimmy", age 60 of Akron, Ohio, died on November 2, 2020 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on February 16, 1960 in Akron, the son of the late Gilbert and Ann (nee Williams) Stewart. Jimmy was a 1978 graduate of Central Hower High School. He was Vice President of Akron Steel Treating in Akron for 41...
Larry Glen Jones
Nov 1, 2020
Larry Glen Jones, 73, passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2020. Born in Akron, OH to the late McClure B. Jones and Evelyn M. (Stiles) Jones. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Randy and Roger; brothers-in-law, Wayne Roberts and Paul Roberts; and countless friends. Larry is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Bonnie (Roberts) Jones; his...
Lary D. Freudeman
Nov 1, 2020
Lary D. Freudeman, 69, went Home to be with the Lord on November 1, 2020. Born in Akron, he was a lifelong area resident. Lary was a U. S. Army Veteran, proudly serving his country, including a tour in Viet Nam. He greatly enjoyed fishing with his wife and grandkids, watching football and other sports, attending his grandchildren's sporting events...
Paul E. Mcghee
Nov 1, 2020
Paul E. McGhee, age 68 of Akron passed away peacefully on November 1, 2020, following a brief illness. He was born on January 22, 1952 to the late Edward and Evelyn {Hollingshead} McGhee. In addition to his parents, Paul is preceded in death by his son, Jon.Paul will be greatly missed by his wife of 19 years, Lorita; daughters Kim...
Lorenza Dudley
Oct 31, 2020
Lorenza Dudley, 50, was welcomed home by the Lord on October 31, 2020. Truly a go to person for so many people when it came to a lot of different things, he was always there to give a helping hand. It was always the little things that meant so much to him, like sitting outside enjoying his day, visiting the...
Walter S. Logsdon
Oct 31, 2020
Walter S. Logsdon was born on February 15, 1939 in Akron, Ohio and passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on October 31, 2020. In 1957 he graduated from St. Mary's parish school in Akron. Along with rooting for the Cleveland Browns and Indians, he was also a lifelong Notre Dame fan. Walter drove long distance for Roadway...
Harry R. Cross Sr.
Oct 31, 2020
Harry R. Cross, Sr., 73, of Tallmadge, OH, passed away on October 31, 2020. He was born to parents, Albert and Leona on June 19, 1947 in Akron.Preceding him in death are his parents; siblings, Gloria "Glo" Paulin, John Cross and Albert Cross; his best friend, Rita Cross; and nephew, Johnny Cross. Surviving family includes; Harry's children, Harry R. Cross...
Edith Lorraine Skelton
Oct 31, 2020
Edith Lorraine "Lori" Skelton, 92, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020. She was born to parents Carmel and Edith Green on December 2, 1927 in Sutton, West Virginia. Preceding her in death is her first husband, Russell Brown; second husband, Howard Skelton; son, Russell Brown II; and daughter-in-law, Kimberly Brown. Left to cherish her memory is...
Ronald Bernard Orndorf Sr. "Coach"
Oct 30, 2020
Ronald Bernard Orndorf Sr. "Coach", 74, of Tallmadge, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2020. Ron was born in Lock Haven, PA on December 11, 1945. He retired in 2012 after many years of service with Hillandale Farms. Ron was loved and respected by the many students he coached over the years in basketball, football, strength training and girl's track....
Wayne E. Degraw Sr.
Oct 30, 2020
Wayne E. DeGraw, Sr.1948 - 2020Wayne E. DeGraw, Sr., 72, of Akron, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2020. He was born on July 27,1948 in Middletown, NY. Wayne proudly served in the United States Army as a Sergeant in the Army's 101st Airborne Mortuary Division during the Korean and Vietnam War conflicts. He worked briefly as an assistant in...
Conrad N. Keppler
Oct 30, 2020
Conrad N. Keppler, 82, of Uniontown, OH, died Friday, October 30, following a brief battle with cancer. He was born April 7, 1938 at the home of his parents, Edward and Harriet (Voll) Keppler. He was honorably discharged from the Ohio National Guard at the rank of Sergeant E-5 in 1967. "Butch" was fortunate to identify two career choices -...
Matthew Armbruster
Oct 30, 2020
Matthew Armbruster, 62, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly this week at his residence. He was born in San Bernardino, CA to parents James and Phyllis Armbruster on June 5, 1958.Preceding him in death are his parents; and his brother, Mark Armbruster.Left to cherish his memory is his son, Dillon Armbruster; sister, Marcy (Tim) Taylor; brother, Luke (Jane) Armbruster; sister-in-law, Janie...
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