Obituaries

Patricia A. Pesko

Patricia A. Pesko

Oct 9, 2020

Patricia A. Pesko, 83, passed away October 9, 2020. Born in Akron, Ohio to Vincent and Caroline (Micochero) D'Amico, she was a lifelong area resident. Patty Ann was an animal lover who enjoyed reading books, cooking, watching Survivor and spending time with her family and friends.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Russ;...

Doris Wise

Doris Wise

Oct 9, 2020

Doris Wise, 93, passed away October 9, 2020. Born in Canton, Ohio to Wayne and Alma (Johnson) Hocking, she was a lifelong Canton area resident. Doris enjoyed needlepoint, playing cards and poker with her friends, watching golf, college football and the Cleveland Indians as well as spending time with her family.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...

Kenneth E. Jones

Kenneth E. Jones

Oct 8, 2020

Kenneth E. Jones, 81, of Akron, passed away on October 8, 2020. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 3, 1939. Kenny retired from RCA Rubber after 41 years of service. For the past 17 years, Kenny enjoyed his retirement with his family. He had several favorite TV programs and he loved listening to music. He had a great...

Stephen L. Demlow

Stephen L. Demlow

Oct 7, 2020

Steve Demlow passed away peacefully on October 7, 2020 at age 73.Steve was born and raised in Orrville, Ohio and was an avid Red Rider fan (#52). He often referred to Orrville as "The Promised Land".He was a "go-to" for friends with music trivia questions. While watching Jeopardy, he would ask the correct question before Alex Trebek could finish the...

Virginia Sue Foore

Virginia Sue Foore

Oct 7, 2020

Virginia Sue Foore (Hoose), 76, born a twin (Jimmy) on Sept. 27, 1944 in Cleveland, OH to James and Virginia Hoose, went to be with the Lord on October 7, 2020 after a brief battle with cancer.Sue had a zest for life, a wicked sense of humor, love for God, family, friends, and a passion for helping anyone in need....

Betty Marie Gang

Betty Marie Gang

Oct 7, 2020

Betty Marie Gang, age 89 of Akron, Ohio, died on October 7, 2020 at Mulberry Gardens, where our mother received exceptional care and love from the nurses, her aides and entire staff, we thank you.She was born on December 31, 1930 in Akron, the daughter of the late Martin L. and Marie (nee Statts) Efferson. Betty was a homemaker and...

Robert D. Bishop

Robert D. Bishop

Oct 6, 2020

Robert D. Bishop, 73, owner of Bower's Towing Co., passed away October 6, 2020 after a long illness. Bob was born December 5, 1946 in Akron to Robert and Ferdena Bishop now deceased. He spent all his life in Cuyahoga Falls and Stow, Ohio. Before Bob joined the Navy Sea Bees during the Vietnam War, he worked at Bower's Towing....

Scott Cohoe

Scott Cohoe

Oct 6, 2020

Scott Cohoe, 63, passed away October 6, 2020 after a heroic battle with cancer. Born in Rochester, NY to George and Shirley (Hurst) Cohoe he was an Akron area resident for most of his life. Scott was a builder and general contractor, specializing in painting, plumbing, electrical and remodeling. He enjoyed traveling, working puzzles and spending time with his family...

Lee Roy Tompkin

Lee Roy Tompkin

Oct 6, 2020

Lee Roy Tompkin, long-time resident of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on October 6th, 2020 at the age of 64. Lee was born on February 17, 1956 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He was a machinist by trade, but dabbled in many construction jobs, and loved to work with his hands. Lee found the Lord in 1986 as a father of...

Angie Eplin

Angie Eplin

Oct 6, 2020

Eva Angeline "Angie" Eplin, age 90 of Akron went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. She was born on Christmas Eve, 1929 in Union City, TN to the late Joseph and Mary Lee {Dycus} Vaught.In addition to her parents, Angie was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Bob, brother Bill and sisters...

Dale E. Clemson

Dale E. Clemson

Oct 5, 2020

Dale E. Clemson, age 65 of Akron, Ohio, died on October 5, 2020 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on July 19, 1955 in Ashtabula, Ohio, the son of the late Ralph and Dolores (nee Ward) Clemson. Dale loved to watch western movies, classic cars shows, collecting model cars and listen to the classic old country music. Dale also...

Douglas R. Cook

Douglas R. Cook

Oct 5, 2020

Douglas R. Cook, age 75 of Akron entered Heaven's gates on Monday, October 5, 2020. He was born on April 11, 1945 in Akron to the late Fred and Eulalia {Ballway} Cook. In addition to his parents, Doug was preceded in death by brothers Christopher and Blaine Cook and sister Pamela Dennis.Doug will be dearly missed by his siblings Mark...

Betty P. Piper

Betty P. Piper

Oct 4, 2020

Betty P. Piper, 91, passed away October 4, 2020 with her family by her side. Born in Akron, Ohio to James and Sarah (Burgess) Ledford, she was a lifelong area resident. Betty retired from National City Bank, where she worked as a teller for many years. She enjoyed watching TBN and loved to shop on QVC. In addition to her...

Sidney R. Pearl

Sidney R. Pearl

Oct 3, 2020

Sidney R. Pearl, departed from us, suddenly, on October 3, 2020 at the age of 69. He was born on December 8, 1950 in Natchez, Mississippi, to the late Dorothy Mae Pearl. Sidney moved to Akron, Ohio at an early age where he graduated from South High School "BIG BLUE" in 1970. After graduating, he was employed by General Tire...

Philip P. Breiding

Philip P. Breiding

Oct 3, 2020

Philip P. Breiding, 91, passed away on October 3, 2020. He was born in Akron on September 3, 1929 to the late William and Ora (Schraber) Breiding. Phil was also preceded in death by his wife, Marietta Breiding; son, Dennis Breiding; daughter, Eva Marie Lucas. He will be dearly missed by his children, Paul and Nicholas Breiding, Deborah Peterson, and...

Ralph T. Starner

Ralph T. Starner

Oct 2, 2020

Ralph T. Starner, 88, of Akron, passed away on Friday, October, 2, 2020. He was born to parents, William and Gertrude Starner on July 7, 1932 in Stow, OH.Preceding him in death is his beloved wife of 53 years, Lolita (nee Cooper); son-in-law, Terry Trayer; and 11 siblings. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Sandy (Brian) Struchen, Lisa...

Rosann Wright

Rosann Wright

Sep 30, 2020

Rosann Wright, age 89 of Cuyahoga Falls passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Danbury Woods of Cuyahoga Falls. She was born on May 12, 1931 in Philadelphia, PA.Rosann was preceded in death by her husband, William Wright, mother Thelma Speedy, son, Steve Anderson and step-daughter Karen Israel.She will be dearly missed by her daughter, Jeanne Davies; step-daughters Linda...

Sherrel Ann Azzarello

Sherrel Ann Azzarello

Sep 28, 2020

Sherrel Ann Azzarello, 63, passed away September 28, 2020. Born in Akron, Ohio to Delno and Norma (Davis) Stuart, she was a lifelong area resident. Sheri was a 1977 graduate of Tallmadge High School. She enjoyed crocheting, baking, listening to records, watching reruns and spending time with her family and her dogs.Sheri will be sadly missed by sons, Nate (Cassandra)...

Donna Gail (Phillips) Bentley

Donna Gail (Phillips) Bentley

Sep 28, 2020

Donna Gail (Phillips) Bentley passed shortly after her 66th birthday, on September 28, 2020.Donna joins her father, LC; mother, Sue; and brother, Mike, who have preceded her in death.She leaves behind her daughter and son-in-law, Rosie and Scott Luck; grandchildren, Sam, Elsie Sue, Alastor, and Nathan and wife Emily; and upcoming great-grandson, River. She also leaves her sisters, Teresa Johnson...

Mary Anne Hayes

Mary Anne Hayes

Sep 27, 2020

Mary Anne Hayes1947 - 2020Mary Anne was called home Sunday, September 27, 2020 surrounded by family in her home. She was a loving Mother, Sister, Aunt, and Grandmother that will forever be missed. To those that did not know her, they regrettably learned that her name was not Mary but MARY ANNE! She had a strong ability to make people...

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