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Alfred Dale Honn

Alfred Dale Honn

May 22, 2024

Al Honn of Randolph, Ohio passed away May 22, 2024. After 80 years of life, 57 years of which he shared with his loving wife Cheryle, he closed his eyes in sleep and awoke in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Al was met in heaven by several loved ones that had gone on before-his father and...

Helene Swank

Helene Swank

May 22, 2024

Helene Swank {Kaderle} of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away on May 22, 2024 at the age of 76. She was born in Linz, Austria on May 17, 1948, the second oldest of five children. Together with her family she immigrated to the United States in 1956 and made a home in Akron, Ohio. Helene attended Zion Lutheran Grade School and...

James L. Stricklin

James L. Stricklin

May 21, 2024

James” Jim” Leonard Stricklin, age 72, formerly of Akron and Green, Ohio, passed away on May 21, 2024, in Deerfield, Ohio. Jim is dearly missed by his partner of 14 years, Betty Drennen, his sisters Nancy Gilmore, and Becky (Troy) Geer, his grandson Patrick Smith, his niece Brenda Stripe, his nephews John (Cheri) Whitaker, Sam Geer, and Luke (Lauren) Geer,...

Richard J. ""Rick"" Horvath

Richard J. ""Rick"" Horvath

May 21, 2024

Richard "Rick" James Horvath, age 54, of Akron passed away on May 21, 2024. He was born on July 8, 1969, to Albert and Irene. Rick served in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany for 4 years. He had a passion for music, especially playing the guitar and singing with his bands. He enjoyed fishing and boating with his wife...

Marcia Lynn Serdinak

Marcia Lynn Serdinak

May 20, 2024

Marcia Lynn Serdinak, 65, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on May 20, 2024. She was born on November 15, 1958 to the late Edward J., I and B. Faye (Snyder) Serdinak. She enjoyed walks with her grandchildren and taking care of her animals. She was a generous person who would give the shirt off her back. She is survived by...

Betty Lou Wengerd

Betty Lou Wengerd

May 20, 2024

Betty Lou Wengerd of Akron was called home by the Lord on May 20, 2024. Born May 28, 1934 to Major Claar and Lucille McCawley. A loving and free-spirited woman who loved the Lord and her country, and was not afraid to tell you how she felt. Married to Henry Wengerd, and raised 8 sons, Henry, Donald, Jerry, John Mark,...

Donna L. Earlenbaugh

Donna L. Earlenbaugh

May 19, 2024

Donna L. Earlenbaugh, 91, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2024. Donna resided in the Barberton area most of her adult life and she retired from Barberton Citizen's Hospital, where she worked as a LPN. She enjoyed attending her church, family reunions, watching Wheel of Fortune, walking, cooking, traveling and spending time with her family, especially her grandkids. Preceded in...

Ronald P. Aungst

Ronald P. Aungst

May 19, 2024

Ronald Paul Aungst, of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away on May 19, 2024, at the age of 78. He was raised in Medina, Ohio; He graduated from Buckeye High School class of '63 and earned his higher education at Cleveland University. Ronald proudly served in the Army in the Vietnam War. He went on to teach at UEI and retired from...

Louise Nurse

Louise Nurse

May 19, 2024

Louise Nurse "Lou", 78, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on May 19, 2024. She was born in Akron, Ohio on April 15, 1946 to the late James Dewitt and Dolly Chapman. Lou retired from the Quaker Square Hilton Hotel after over fifteen years of service. In her free time, Lou could often be found reading the...

Jeffrey Duane Dunlap

Jeffrey Duane Dunlap

May 19, 2024

Jeffrey D. Dunlap, 76, of Ellet, passed away on May 19, 2024 at Briarwood Nursing Home. A lifelong resident of Akron, Jeff was born on August 24, 1947 to the late Leonard and Wilma {Frese} Dunlap. In addition to his parents, Jeff was preceded in death by his sister Susan Paparone. Jeff is survived by his loving nephew Jon White...

Jordan Nicole "Sissy" Dye

Jordan Nicole "Sissy" Dye

May 19, 2024

Jordan Nicole Dye, 27, of Ravenna, passed away on May 19, 2024 at Akron Children's Hospital. She was born on December 13, 1996 to Shaun Dye and April (Verrick) Chamberlain. Jordan was preceded in death by her grandfathers Thomas Dye and John Morrison; step-grandfather Terry Collins. Jordan is survived by her loving parents Shaun and April (Verrick); sister Brittney Dye;...

Linda L. Kinsella

Linda L. Kinsella

May 19, 2024

Linda L. Kinsella, 74, passed away peacefully at home May 19th, 2024, surrounded by her children. Born in New Jersey, she resided in Cleveland Heights most of her life. Linda was passionate about cooking and was a big fan of the Food Network. She was a talented artist, She loved gardening and enjoyed her cats, watching nature in her yard...

Jeffery J. Childers

Jeffery J. Childers

May 17, 2024

Jeffery J. Childers, 74, passed away peacefully at home May 17, 2024 surrounded by his family. Born in Akron, Ohio to Harry and Pat (Gordon) Childers, he resided in Suffield Township, Ohio most of his life. Jeff was a U.S. Army Veteran and he retired from the Cuyahoga Falls Police Department at the rank of Lieutenant in 2007 after 35...

Cynthia T. Crockett

Cynthia T. Crockett

May 17, 2024

Cynthia T. Crockett, age 72, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on Friday May 17, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born in Ashtabula, Ohio on November 28, 1951 to William and Marie (Hicks) Crockett. She attended Garfield High School and was a life time Akron resident. She retired from Kent State University. She...

David A. "Dave" Posten

David A. "Dave" Posten

May 17, 2024

David A. Posten, 76, of Akron, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on May 17, 2024. Dave was born on June 2, 1947 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the son of the late Lonie and Geneva Posten. He graduated from Kenmore High School in 1965, and went onto serve in the US Navy. He retired from AutoZone after many years of...

Edward Collins

Edward Collins

May 16, 2024

Edward Collins, age 76, of Akron, OH, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday May 16, 2024. He was born in Akron on December 22, 1947 to the late Edward M. and Peggy (Paris) Collins. He graduated from Central High School and attained a Bachelor of Engineering from The University of Akron. He is survived...

Vivian H. Kraus

Vivian H. Kraus

May 16, 2024

Vivian H. Kraus, 81, passed away on May 16, 2024. She was born on May 19, 1942 the daughter of the late Paul and Helen Johns. Vivian was a Sunday School teacher at Country Baptist Church, where she formed a lifelong friendship with Debbie. She served as a Girl Scout Leader for 10 years. Vivian had a passion for crafting...

John L. Arvai

John L. Arvai

May 15, 2024

John L. "Jack" Arvai, 80, of Akron, passed away on May 15, 2024. He was born on August 10, 1943 to the late Steve and Julia {Levay} Arvai.In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his brother Steve Arvai, sister Marian Danker and brother-in-law Butch (Linda) Oznowich. On September 14, 1963 he married Mary Ann {Oznowich} Arvai,...

William J. Miller, Sr.

William J. Miller, Sr.

May 14, 2024

William J. Miller, Sr., 78, of Kent, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2024 at the Arbors at Streetsboro. He was born on May 25, 1945 to the late Edwin and Edith Miller in Ravenna, Ohio. He graduated from Kent High School in 1963. After graduation, William worked at the Ravenna Arsenal. He also served 13 faithful years as a...

Ernest J. Tarle, Iii

Ernest J. Tarle, Iii

May 13, 2024

Ernest James Tarle, 37, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on May 13, 2024. Known to many as "Ernie," he was born on March 20, 1987, in Akron, Ohio.Ernie was a kind and loving soul who always extended a helping hand to others, even in the face of adversity. His unique sense of humor never failed to bring a smile to...

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