Obituaries
Patrick Arnold Lambert
Oct 29, 2020
Patrick Arnold Lambert passed away quietly on Thursday evening October 29, 2020. He was born on April 21, 1950 in Batesville, Arkansas. His family moved to Akron, Ohio in 1954. Though he was totally blind, he was determined to live his life as a highly productive responsible man, who did not expect society to owe him a living. Because he...
Doris Jean Sanders
Oct 29, 2020
Doris Jean Sanders, age 86, of Akron, Ohio, died at her home on Thursday, October 29, 2020. She was born on April 4, 1934 in Akron, the daughter of the late John and Katherine (nee Folk) Neiheiser. Doris was a graduate of Garfield High School and The Ida Belle Firestone School of Nursing and received her Bachelor's Degree as an...
Freda G Rubin
Oct 28, 2020
Freda G Rubin born August 28, 1942, passed away suddenly October 28, 2020 at Akron City Hospital.She was married in 1961 to her surviving husband Fred A Rubin, and is also survived by 1 daughter. Preceded in death by her brother Charles, sisters Donna, and Lena. Survived by brothers Ron, Dennis and Jeff, as well as sisters, Mattie, Ann, and...
Robert A. Hunt
Oct 28, 2020
Robert A. "Bob" Hunt, age 78 of Suffield passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 27, 1942, the son of the late William and Ruth {Royka} Hunt. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Cheryl, their son, Bobby, and...
Donna Jo Cooley
Oct 27, 2020
Donna Jo Cooley, age 77 of Suffield Twp., Ohio, died on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at the Hospice Care Center in Copley. She was born on September 3, 1943 in Morgantown, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Raymond Donaldson and Doris (nee Himes) Donaldson Poole.Donna graduated from Springfield High School in 1961. She then married her high school sweetheart,...
Daniel R. Fretz
Oct 25, 2020
Daniel R. Fretz, 59, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on October 25, 2020. Dan was born in Barberton, Ohio on March 28, 1961 to the late David and Margaret Fretz. He graduated from Walsh Jesuit High School and then earned his Bachelor's Degree in business management from the University of Akron. Dan began his career in...
John Wayne Fincham
Oct 25, 2020
John Wayne Fincham, 83, passed away October 25, 2020 at home with his family by his side. Born in Gilmer, West Virginia he resided in the Akron, Ohio area most of his adult life. John was a retired U. S. Army Veteran and a Silver Star Recipient in the Viet Nam War. After retirement he volunteered with the VA in...
Miner Ellery Bonner
Oct 25, 2020
Miner Ellery Bonner was born on April 20th, 1934. On October 25th, Ellery unexpectedly joined the love of his life, Lena, of 67 years, who he sadly lost earlier this year, and his oldest son Jim. Whether you knew him as Ellery, Eddy, G-Pa or Nitehawk212...you loved him. So much can be said about the man we loved and the...
Renee Dawn Wright
Oct 25, 2020
Renee Dawn Wright (nee Cover), 51, of Kent, OH passed away on October 25, 2020. Renee was born to parents Alan and Barbara Cover in Akron, OH on July 24, 1969.Preceding her in death is her father, Alan; two grandmothers, Janice Cover and Margaret Newhouse. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband Maceo Wright; children, Raquel and Kaleb;...
John T. Gourley
Oct 24, 2020
John T "Jack" Gourley, of Stow, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on October 24, 2020 at Western Reserve Hospital. He was a 1963 graduate of Stow High School.Jack was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Navy.He was preceded in death by his father, Henry J. (Hank) Gourley and his mother, Mary T. Gourley.He leaves behind his daughter Christine "Tina"...
Raleigh L. Helmacy
Oct 24, 2020
Raleigh L. Helmacy, 88, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on October 24, 2020. He was born on July 28, 1932 in Akron, Ohio. Raleigh served in the United States Navy during the Korean War Conflict. He retired from Loral, where he worked as a tool and die machinist. Raleigh loved animals, especially his dog, Buster. He was a creative man...
Garret Joseph Schick
Oct 24, 2020
Garret. J. Schick, age 74 of Akron passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020. He was born on March 24, 1946, the son of the late Joseph A. and Ann {Pupach} Schick. Garret will be dearly missed by his wife of 40 years, Connie; son Jason; grandchildren Scki and Blaze; fur baby Lady.Garret loved playing golf and rescuing dogs. We're...
James E. Kozy
Oct 21, 2020
James Earl Kozy, 84, of Tallmadge, Ohio went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. Jim was born in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from Garfield High School, Class of 1954. He worked in the Purchasing department at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, retiring...
Bobby W. Rinehart
Oct 21, 2020
Bobby W. Rinehart, 86, passed away October 21, 2020 with his family by his side. He has now been reunited with his beloved wife, Mary Lou. Born in Akron, Ohio on December 23, 1933 to Earl and Goldie (Smith) Rinehart, he was raised in Calhoun County, West Virginia before returning to Akron. Bob retired from Kenmore Construction and was a...
Doris A Vanhorn
Oct 21, 2020
Doris A. VanHorn, 85, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on October 21, 2020. Doris was a wonderful wife, mother, and an especially adoring grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed many things in life; she loved animals, shopping, singing and dancing, and found great joy spending time with children. Her contagious laughter will be missed by all who...
Jesse R. Shaw, Jr.
Oct 20, 2020
Jesse R. Shaw, Jr., 80, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. He was born to parents Jesse Sr. and Mary Shaw of Hartville, Ohio.Preceding him in death are his parents.Left to cherish his memory are his children: Jason Shaw, Jeremy (Dianna) Shaw, Chrissy (Shaw) Lotter, Scott (Shaw) Reed, Glenn (Junior) Hahn Jr, Gena Hahn. Grandchildren: Teonna, Breanna, Julianna, April,...
John Dale Riley
Oct 20, 2020
John Dale Riley, age 58, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died on October 20, 2020 at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on February 19, 1962 in Akron, the son of the late Michael and Diane (nee Davis) Riley.John was an owner/operator with his brother, William, of Riley and Sons Asphalt Company in Cuyahoga Falls for...
Conrad E. Halsey
Oct 19, 2020
Conrad E. Halsey, 89, of Akron, Ohio passed away Monday, October 19, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Akron, Ohio on May 9, 1931 to Conley Wess and Margaret Lucille Halsey. He lived most of his life in the Akron area. Conrad was a member of Teamsters Local 24 for 39 1/2 years. He...
James Craig Blythe
Oct 18, 2020
James C. "Jim" Blythe, age 73 of Akron passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020. He was born on January 29, 1947, the son of the late James and Marie {Fisher} Blythe. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his brother, Bob. Jim will be dearly missed by his children Debbie and Jimmy (Danielle); grandchildren Brandon,...
John Francis Spence
Oct 18, 2020
On October 18, 2020, John "Jay" Francis Spence of Akron, Ohio, departed his earthly body and became present with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a valiant battle with cancer. He was 67 years old. Jay passed from this life surrounded by his closest family and was never alone. Jay handled death as he handled life, Steadfast and Fearless,...
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