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Elizabeth V. Franke
Apr 13, 2020
Elizabeth V. Franke, "Betty White", 98, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 13, 2020. Betty was born in Doylestown, Ohio on March 30, 1922 to parents Steve and Veronica Horvath. Preceding her in death, husband, Robert White; step-son, Hub White, of North Carolina; 3 brothers, and 3 sisters. Left to cherish her memory are...
Barry Lee Rossow
Apr 13, 2020
Barry Lee Rossow, age 70 of Atwater passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020, with his family by his side. He was born on July 28, 1949, the son of the late Marvin (Ethel) Rossow and Dorothy {Cole} Lang. Barry was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother Ethel, and sisters Sandra Christian and Linda Robinson.Barry will be dearly missed...
Sandra Clarice Wilfred
Apr 13, 2020
Sandra Clarice Wilfred, "Sandy", age 74 of Hartville, Ohio, died on Monday, April 13, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center in Canton. She was born on August 9, 1945 in Geneva, New York, the daughter of the late Harold Anthony and Norma Jean (nee Yatso) Sattler. Sandy was a retired bank teller for Charter One Bank for many years. She enjoyed...
Denise M. Jones
Apr 12, 2020
Denise Marie Jones (Falkenstein), 67, of Wadsworth, Ohio passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020. She was born on June 11, 1952 in Akron, Ohio to the late Leo and Eva Falkenstein. Denise was a 1970 graduate of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School where she was the captain of the cheerleading squad. In her recent years, Denise lived at Wadsworth...
Thomas R. James "Coy"
Apr 12, 2020
Thomas R. James "Coy", 95, of Wadsworth, passed away on April 12, 2020. He was born on July 20, 1924 in Ellijay, Georgia to the late Will and Ethel James. Coy was one of ten children. In his free time he was an avid golfer and a gifted woodworker. He will be dearly missed by his daughter and son-in-law, Joni...
Kenneth Ray Cline
Apr 12, 2020
Kenneth "Ken" Ray Cline, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020.Ken was born to Paul and Blanche Cline on October 28, 1935 in Graysville, Ohio. He graduated from Graysville High School in 1953 and then went on to serve as a Sergeant in the United States Army from 1953 until his honorable discharge in...
Mark J. Soppi
Apr 12, 2020
May 7, 1960 - April 12, 2020Mark J. Soppi, 59, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020 due to heart failure.He was a 1978 graduate of Ellet High School and retired from Akron Sewer Maintenance in 2009, with 30 years of service as a supervisor.He is survived by his wife, Antonia Kavali-Soppi and her family; his children, Mark J. Soppi Jr....
Patricia J. Bonecutter
Apr 12, 2020
Patricia J. Bonecutter, "Patty", age 59 of Randolph Twp., Ohio died on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020 at the Cleveland clinic Foundation.Patty was born on October 19, 1960 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Freda (nee Teter) Dennison. Patty was a 1979 graduate of Springfield High School and attended Akron University. In high school she...
Carolyn Jane Broughton
Apr 11, 2020
Carolyn Jane Broughton (Whyte), 86, of Akron, passed peacefully on April 11, 2020. Carolyn was the first female graduate from the School of Architecture at Kent State. She went on to help design and build many prominent facilities in the Akron area throughout her career. Carolyn lived a good full life, and will be dearly missed.Left to cherish Carolyn's memory...
James D. Korosa
Apr 11, 2020
James D. Korosa, 77, passed away April 11, 2020 at Meadow Wind Health Care Center in Massillon, Ohio. Born in Akron, Ohio, he was a lifelong area resident and retired from Babcock & Wilcox, where he worked as a welder. Preceded in death by his parents, Jimie and Elizabeth Korosa. Survived by children, Bill Lewis, Theresa Bushkill, Dan (Bonnie) Korosa,...
Hezekiah Edwards, Sr.
Apr 11, 2020
Hezekiah Edwards was born to the late Senior Mother Maude Louis Edwards and Senior Deacon Samuel Edwards Sr. He went home unexpectedly to be with the Lord on April 11, 2020. Hezekiah attended Howe School, Thornton Jr. High and then graduating from Central Hower in 1974. He was last employed with Sylvite Trucking Co. Hezekiah enjoyed fishing, traveling with his...
E. Mellanee Lord
Apr 11, 2020
E. Mellanee Lord (Hoffman), 89, passed away at her home on April 11, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clayton and Reta; husband, Raymond; daughter, Heather; brothers, Bill and Clyde; and sisters, Anna May, Elenora, and Mary Margaret. She is survived by her daughter, Michele Kline (Gary); grandsons, Keith Kline (Olivia), and Adam...
Ray Anderson
Apr 10, 2020
Ray Bertil Anderson passed peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2020 at the hospice unit at University Hospital Portage Medical Center with his family at his side to comfort him. Ray is survived by his wife and best friend of 56 years, Virginia, dedicated children Laura, Vanessa and Matthew and grandchildren Marlena, Douglas, C. Luke and Deidre. Ray was the only...
Lisa R. Merritts
Apr 10, 2020
Lisa R. Merritts, 61, went home to be with the Lord on April 10, 2020. She enjoyed her animals, the Cleveland sports teams, reading good books and spending time with her family. Lisa was known for her personal strength and kindness as well as her great sense of humor.She will be sadly missed by her husband of over 40 years,...
Anna M. Pownall-Wyatt
Apr 9, 2020
Anna (Pownall) Wyatt, 70 of Barberton Ohio passed away April 9th 2020 at Akron General Hospital. She was born on January 13, 1950 to Robert and Betty Knicely in Akron Ohio. Anna worked at First National Bank as a teller. She was a loving mother and grandmother who cared deeply for her family.Anna was preceded in death by her parents...
Martha J. Saenger
Apr 9, 2020
Martha J Saenger (Federonick) age 90 of Suffield Township went peacefully home to her Lord on April 9th surrounded by her loving family. Martha was born on July 29th, 1929 in Rootstown, OH to parents Wesley & Nellie Lee. She was a dedicated homemaker, a loving wife and mother to her three children, and a lifelong member of the Suffield...
Mary Ellen Becker
Apr 8, 2020
Mary E. Ellen, 88, passed away on April 8, 2020. She was born January 5, 1932 in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from Central High School and worked for the University of Akron for 17 years. Mary's legacy, as a caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother will be remembered by all she touched.Mary was preceded in death by the...
Tolley Plumley
Apr 8, 2020
Tolley Plumley, 69, of Akron, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 8, 2020. He was born in Beckley, West Virginia on March 2, 1951 to the late Carlos and Banna Plumley. Tolley was most at home in the outdoors. He had many fond memories of hunting and camping trips with family. In addition to his parents, Tolley was...
Harold L. Watkins
Apr 7, 2020
Harold L. Watkins, 91, passed away April 7, 2020 after a brief illness. Born in Akron to Claude and Mary (Lessley) Watkins, he was a lifelong area resident. He served overseas in Germany while in the U. S. Air Force. Harold worked as an engineer at Goodyear Aerospace, George J. Meyer Manufacturing and Babcock & Wilcox. He greatly enjoyed hiking,...
Karen Marie Stambaugh
Apr 7, 2020
On Tuesday, April 7th 2020, Karen Marie {Haren} Stambaugh, loving wife of Alan Stambaugh and mother of two, passed away in her home with her husband of 40 years by her side. Karen was born on November 26th, 1954 in Akron, Ohio. She grew up in Ellet and after raising her children, earned a B.S. in social work from the...
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