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Elvin George Kurtz
Apr 27, 2020
"Together Again"Elvin "Al" George Kurtz, 78, of Akron, passed away suddenly at home on April 27, 2020. Al was born in Akron on August 23, 1941 to the late John and Evelyn Kurtz. He retired from the Akron Police Department in 1995 after 29 years of service and also worked for Roadway (YRC). In addition to his parents, Al was...
Timothy J. Yoder
Apr 27, 2020
Timothy "Tim" J. Yoder, 46, of Uniontown, passed away on April 27, 2020. Tim was born in Akron, Ohio on October 2, 1973. Tim enjoyed listening to podcasts, music, and comedians. He enjoyed playing darts, bowling, and watching football. He cherished his wife, daughter, and family, and loved them deeply. He loved spending time with family and friends, and could...
Stephen Lee Payne
Apr 27, 2020
Stephen Lee Payne, age 63, passed away on Monday April 27th, 2020 after his battle with cancer at Pebble Creek Nursing Facility in Akron, Ohio. He was born February 8th, 1957 in Akron to Robert and Shirley (Thomas) Payne. He lived in Kenmore his whole life. He was loved by everyone who met him and was always laughing and smiling....
Charles F. Summers
Apr 27, 2020
Charles F. "Chuck" Summers, age 75 of Akron passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 27, 2020. He was born on November 9, 1944, the son of Luther F. "Doc" and Doris M. {Walters} Summers. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents Frank and Carrie Summers, Tracey and Eva Walters, and grandson Zachary Doherty.He will be dearly missed by...
Patricia Jean (Pj) Featherston
Apr 26, 2020
Patricia Jean (PJ) Featherston passed away on April 26, 2020 at The Waters of Indianapolis, IN at the age of 72 surrounded by her sister, Janet, and the amazing staff. PJ was born on June 1, 1947 in Akron, OH and is the second oldest of four siblings. She is predeceased by her mother, Dorothy Smith; her father, George McQuain;...
Tessa L. Gavin
Apr 26, 2020
On Sunday, April 26 2020, Tessa Gavin (nee Long), mother, daughter and sister went to be with the Lord at the age of 39 years. Tessa will forever be remembered by her partner, Brad Stillwell; her precious children Jacob Gavin and Rebecca Shelton; her parents, Sue Gravier-Long and Alan Long; sister Jessica Syrios (Gabriel); uncle, Kenny. Tessa will also be...
Linda Louise Rager
Apr 26, 2020
Linda Louise Rager, age 69, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020 losing the battle she fought for so long with multiple health problems. She was born and lived in Akron all of her life and retired from Goodyear after 33 years of service. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Rita West, and best friend, Maryann...
Cathy Spade
Apr 26, 2020
Cathy Spade, 64, passed away at home on April 26, 2020. She was stubborn, strong and loved to make people laugh. Cathy enjoyed vacationing at the beach in the Carolinas with her family, being outdoors, spending time with her grandchildren, and taking trips to Amish county. She will be missed but now she suffers no more. She was preceded in...
Michael D. Smith
Apr 26, 2020
Michael D. Smith, age 70 of Navarre, Ohio, died on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at 5:30 PM at Altercare of Navarre. He was born on October 11, 1949 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, the son of the late Eugene and Honnie (nee Johnson) Smith. Mike was a 1967 graduate of Franklin High School in New Athens, Ohio and also attained his...
Virginia R. Dewitt
Apr 26, 2020
"Together Again"Virginia R. Dewitt, 75, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2020. Virginia was born in Akron on July 5, 1944 to the late Joseph and Ruth Finta. Virginia had many interests, including bingo, cooking, and gardening. Her greatest love was spending time with her family. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren meant everything to her. In addition to her parents,...
David L. Hulmes
Apr 25, 2020
David L. Hulmes, "Dave", age 70 of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on October 21, 1949 in Akron, the son of the late Charles Hulmes and Joyce (nee Redding) Hulmes. Dave was a 1967 graduate of Green High School and was retired from Ford Motor Co., working at...
David Popiel
Apr 24, 2020
David "Dave" Popiel, age 79 of Akron, Ohio, passed away on April 24th, 2020.David is survived by his wife, Sandy Popiel; his brother, Wayne (Mary) Popiel, his daughter, Debbie (Kevin-Deceased) Chambers; Grandchildren, Melissa (Dave) Light, Mandie, and Kevin; Stepson, Mike (Laurie) Shaffer; and Grandchildren, Scotty, and Chand; Stepdaughter, Robin (Jeff) Casey; Grandchildren, Kameron, Corie, and Quinton; and four great grandchildren.He...
Laura Marie Minne'
Apr 24, 2020
Laura Marie Minne', 91, passed away April 24, 2020. Born in Carrollton, Ohio to John, Sr. and Laura (Ours) Morvatz, she spent all of her adult life in Akron. She retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. after 35 years of service. Marie greatly enjoyed golfing and bowling with her special friends.In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Nila R. Nestor
Apr 24, 2020
Nila Rose Nestor, age 78, of Akron, Ohio passed away on April 24, 2020 after spending time at home with so many who loved her. She was bornon August 23, 1941 and raised in Akron, the oldest of three children to Mildred and Wayne Poling.She was a loving and dedicated mother, wife, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and caregiver to many....
Delma Ruth Strange
Apr 24, 2020
Delma Ruth Strange, age 62 of Warren, Ohio, died on April 24, 2020 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren, losing her battle with covid-19. She was born on November 18, 1957 in Warren, the daughter of Donna Mae Younger Lawrence of Leavittsburg, Ohio and the late William Lawrence. Delma was a 1976 graduate of LaBrae High School where she was...
Thomas Allen Jessel
Apr 23, 2020
2/23/1951 – 4/24/2020Thomas Allen Jessel was born on February 23, 1951 in Barberton, Ohio to Annette Jessel and Dale Jessel, both of whom are deceased. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Jacqueline S. Jessel; brothers, David (Sherry) Jessel, Paul (Patty) Jessel; sister, Claudia (Mark) Hawley; grandchildren, Ayden Custer, Landon Custer and Haley Dalton; step-grandchildren, Staci Lyn...
Scott Francis Whitford
Apr 23, 2020
Scott F. Whitford, 59, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on April 23, 2020. He was born on November 19, 1960 in Akron, Ohio to Paul and Mary Whitford (Gigac). Scott loved working with his hands and building things. He worked for over 40 years as a carpenter, at one time owning Whitford Contracting Services LLC. He was...
Rodney Craig Biggie
Apr 23, 2020
Rodney Craig Biggie, "Rod", age 71 of Akron, Ohio, died on April 23, 2020 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on June 23, 1948 in Barberton, the son of the late Robert William and Kathryn (nee Hyre) Biggie. Rod was a welder and worked for several places. He enjoyed fishing and woodworking. Mr. Biggie was a member of the...
Marlene Donaldson
Apr 22, 2020
Marlene Donaldson, passed away on April 22, 2020 at home, peacefully surrounded by family from Alzheimer's Disease. She was born in Akron, Ohio on December 7, 1937, the daughter of the late Ray and Irene (nee Wolfe) Brooks. She grew up in Goodyear Hgts. with her parents and two sisters.Marlene attended Barber Elementary School and graduated from East High School,...
Donald William Lee
Apr 22, 2020
Donald W. Lee, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020.He was born in Akron on December 3, 1950, the son of the late William E. and Geraldine (nee McBreen) Lee. Survivors include his loving wife of 38 years, the former Teresa Selman, whom he married on October 14,1982; his children, Robert (Becky) Lee of Uniontown, Laura (Bryan) Selman...
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