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Ruby Cundiff
Apr 7, 2020
Ruby Cundiff, 93, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2020. She was preceded in death by husband of 63 years, Edward; daughter, Amy; parents, William and Mae Whitis; and several siblings. Ruby is survived by children, Louise (Jerry) Woods, Edward (Darla) Cundiff, David (Angela) Cundiff; grandchildren and spouses, Jerry, Angela, Erica, Emily, Tina; and 11 great-grandchildren. A private burial will...
James B. Jones, Jr.
Apr 7, 2020
James B. Jones, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on April 7, 2020 after a brief illness. Preceded in death by parents, James, Sr. and Barbara (Bittner) Jones, he is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Carol; children, Michael, Kara (Matt) Pickelsimer, Jeremy (Jeannette) Brown; grandchildren, Austin, Madison, Jeremy, Jr., Rebecca, Dennis James; beloved aunt, Shirley...
Franklin Kelly Deem
Apr 6, 2020
Franklin Kelly Deem, 63, of Lakemore, passed away on April 6, 2020. He was born on December 2, 1956. He worked as a mechanic in the Akron area. He had a heart of gold, and loved his family dearly.Kelly was preceded in death by his father, Frank Deem; brother, Clyde; and step-father, Junior.Kelly will be deeply missed by his mother,...
Nedra E. Foote
Apr 6, 2020
Nedra Elizabeth Foote, 80, passed away April 6, 2020 at UH Portage Medical Center. Born in Cleveland, Ohio to Arthur and Bernice (Noakes) Kaufman, she resided in Streetsboro, Ohio over the past 1 ½ years. As a young woman, Nedra worked as a nurse's aide in a nursing home in Madison, Ohio. She married Lawrence and raised her son in...
James Lee Cook
Apr 6, 2020
James Lee "Jim" Cook, born May 9, 1960 passed away April 6, 2020 after a battle with chronic illness. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Frank and Deloris Cook, and brother, Charles Dean Cook. He leaves behind to mourn his loss, siblings; Darlene (James) Oliver, Frank (Debbie) Cook, Denise (Bruce) Alexander and Karen Thomas. Jim also...
Jacqueline Dawn Walters
Apr 6, 2020
Jacqueline Dawn Walters, "Jackie", age 69 of Norton, Ohio, formerly of Studio City, California, died on April 6, 2020 at Copley Health Center in Copley, Ohio. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 13, 1950, the daughter of the late James Roy and Kathleen (nee Cullen) Kins. Jackie was a retired registered nurse and enjoyed theatre. Survivors include her...
Nonnie Swain
Apr 6, 2020
Nonnie Swain, age 91 of Copley, Ohio, died on April 6, 2020 at the home of her son, Terry. She was born on March 30, 1929 in Sardis, Ohio, the daughter of the late Alexander and Loretta (nee Witchey) Bolen. Nonnie was a homemaker and she enjoyed camping and gardening. Her greatest joy was taking care of her family and...
Robert Edward Priest
Apr 5, 2020
Robert Edward Priest, 62, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 5, 2020. He was born in Ravenna on April 23, 1957 and attended Southeast High School. In 1975, Bob met Mary Jo Mathis at the Dairy Queen and they quickly realized they were meant for each other. They married in 1977 and were best friends...
Janet M. Hinton
Apr 5, 2020
Janet M. Hinton, 84, of Akron, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020. She was born on April 9, 1935, in Akron, to parents Edwin and Elizabeth Clark. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Hinton, who passed away in 1981.Left to cherish her memory are her children; Kenneth Jr. (Debbie), Pam Lynch, Sherry (Mike) Soppi-Gron, and Dan...
Lillian L. Faulkner
Apr 4, 2020
Lillian L. Faulkner, 85, went home to be with the Lord on April 4, 2020. She was born in Red Jacket, WV on May 4, 1934 and spent most of her life residing in Cuyahoga Falls. Lillian enjoyed vegetable gardening, home repair and renovation, was an excellent cook, and had a strong faith. She was preceded in death by her...
Brooke Elizabeth Simons
Apr 3, 2020
Brooke Elizabeth Simons, age 27 of Akron passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 3, 2020. She was born on November 6, 1992, the daughter of Lori {Ryczek} Simons and the late Chester Simons. Brooke was preceded in death by her father Chester Simons.Brooke is survived by her mother Lori Simons, sisters; Tabitha, Kristi, and Amanda, and sister-in-law, Ava Simons; brother...
James Alvin Dial
Apr 3, 2020
JAMES ALVIN DIAL, 85, of Akron, OH went home to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, on Friday, April 3, 2020.Matthew 25:21 His Lord said unto him, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord."Jim...
Robert E. "Wads" Wadsworth
Apr 3, 2020
Robert E. "Wads" WadsworthSept. 20, 1931 - April 3, 2020. After a battle with Alzheimer's, and a life full of laughter and love, Bob joined his daughter, brother, parents and many, many loved ones and friends that have left us. In his long and momentous journey, Bob was born and grew up in Pittsburgh, PA, served in the U.S. Army...
Dorothy C. Slabaugh
Mar 31, 2020
Dorothy C. Slabaugh, 78, of Akron, passed away on March 31, 2020. Dorothy was born on February 12, 1942 in Akron, the daughter of the late Stanley Tywon and Victoria Kogut. Dorothy was a graduate of Garfield High School. Proficient in shorthand, after graduation she worked at Firestone Bank (Later Bank One). She received an Associate Degree in Medical Assisting...
Jacqueline Padmore Cook
Mar 31, 2020
Jacqueline P. Cook, "Jackie", age 96, died on March 31, 2020 at her home. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on November 21, 1923, the daughter of the late John Richard and Marguerite Marie (nee Labbe) Padmore. Jackie was a cherished mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and died, peacefully, at the home of her daughter in Bath, Ohio, surrounded by family...
Richard L. Beal
Mar 30, 2020
Richard L. Beal Sr., 66, of Akron, passed away on March 30, 2020. He was born on October 3, 1953 in Akron, Ohio. He retired as a police officer from Akron University. Richard always had a smile on his face, and he loved to laugh and enjoy life. He has so many friends, young and old. He was always joking...
Cynthia Louise Harget
Mar 30, 2020
Cynthia Louise Harget, "Cindy", age 72 of Sagamore Hills, Ohio died on March 30, 2020. She was born on July 26, 1947 in Akron, the daughter of the late Marvin and Virginia (nee Miller) Drew.Cindy was a graduate of Manchester High School. She was a accounts receivable clerk for APEX Electric and Thompson Electric. She enjoyed vacationing to Las Vegas...
O. Irene Griffith
Mar 29, 2020
Today, we celebrate the life of Irene Griffith, 89, (also lovingly known as Nana), who was called into heaven on March 29, 2020. Irene was married over 65 years to the love of her life, Doff Daniel Griffith, who preceded her in death.Irene and Doff moved from Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to Florida in 1984. Irene worked at Ohio Bell and...
Cecelia Marie Peddle
Mar 29, 2020
Cecelia Marie (nee McCormish) Peddle "Mickey" left this world on her terms March 29, 2020, after a two-year battle with lung cancer. She died, peacefully, at home surrounded by family. "Mickey" was the best wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, a family could ask for. Mickey was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1947 and earned a Bachelor...
Alice L. Boling
Mar 27, 2020
Alice L. Boling, age 86 of Mogadore, Ohio, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at her home with hospice care and her family by her side. Preceded in death was her husband, Frank Boling and one granddaughter, Kristin Nist.Survivors include her daughters, Diana (Charlie) Bramlette of Sugarcreek and Linda Williams of Indiana; her step-children, Linda (Paul) Schrock, Dan (Patti) Boling,...
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