Obituaries
Beverly Rae Hershberger (Abel)
Aug 10, 2020
Beverly Rae Hershberger, age 71, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2020. Born June 23,1949 in Akron, Ohio to the late William & Hazel Abel. Beverly was a very loving and caring mother, sister, daughter and grandmother and loved by many. Preceded in death by son Denny Parsons.Survived by children: Kim Bettio (Bill), Russ Reed; grandchildren: Jessica, Jackie, Megan, Michael,...
Randy Wagner
Aug 9, 2020
Randy Wagner, age 62, left this world to be with his dad, Denver Wagner, on Sunday, August 9, 2020. Randy was a husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and nephew. He is survived by his mother, Edna Wagner; Wifey Diana Koons; daughter, Rebecca (Evar) Hecht; granddaughter, Isadora Hecht; sisters, Cheryl Wagner, Carol (Gary) Jordan and Connie (Don) Kreiner; three nephews,...
Robert Joseph Hluhany
Aug 9, 2020
Robert J. Hluhany, age 91 of Barberton, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Altercare of Wadsworth. He was born in Canonsburg, PA on March 10, 1929 to the late Joseph and Anna {Tomecsko} Hluhany. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, son Andrew, and all of his siblings.He will be dearly missed by his wife of 63...
Olivia M. Yukie
Aug 9, 2020
In Memory of Olive (Olivia) Yukie- September 21, 1926 to August 9, 2020Olivia Yukie, 93, of Akron, OH, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 9, 2020 and be reunited with her husband, Nick. She was born on September 21, 1926 in Akron. She retired from the State of Ohio, was a Guardian Ad Litem for Summit...
Dorothy L. Hayes
Aug 9, 2020
Dorothy L. Hayes, age 87, of Wooster, Ohio, formerly of Mogadore, died on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at the home of her daughter. She was born on September 12, 1932 in Frankford, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Dwight L. and Gladys L. (nee Graybeal) Boggs. Dorothy was a homemaker, however, she loved to sew and became an accomplished...
Mary Ann Frye
Aug 8, 2020
Mary Ann Frye (83) was called home to be with our Lord on Saturday, August 8th, 2020 after a brief illness.She was greeted in Heaven by her parents, James and Rose (Rinella) Mondello, sons David A. Frye and Paul James Frye and their father Carroll "Bud" Frye, and siblings Connie McDonald, Philip Mondello, and James Mondello.Mary was born and raised...
Jeffery Lyn Carson
Aug 8, 2020
Jeffery Lyn Carson, age 63, of Akron, Ohio, died at his home on August 8, 2020 at 8:53 PM. He was born on October 16, 1956 in Akron, the son of the late Raymond Ora and Irene Marie Carson. Jeffery is survived by his Son, CALEB and his Daughter, KATELYN. He is also survived by his four siblings, Ronald Carson,...
Helen Bragg
Aug 8, 2020
Helen "Nana" Bragg, 85, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly on August 8, 2020. A longtime resident of Springfield Township, she was born in Blue Ridge, GA on April 26, 1935. She was a loving mother, grandma and sister, and a friend to many. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, camping, trips to the casino, rooting for the Tribe...
Marie E. Davis
Aug 8, 2020
Marie E. Davis, 92, passed away August 8, 2020 with family by her side. Born in Akron to William and Goldie Adaline (Fitzwater) Shaffer, she was a lifelong area resident. Marie worked in the factory during WWII to help in the war effort. She had a warm beautiful spirit and always looked on the bright side of everything. Marie loved...
Earl Gene Bush
Aug 8, 2020
Jennie Lee Bush, 89, went home to be with the Lord on August 3, 2020, and Earl Gene Bush, 88, her beloved husband, joined her on August 8, 2020. Jennie was born in Akron on February 2, 1931 to the late Jess and Letha Overton. She was employed at several local businesses throughout her career: O'Neil's Department Store, Plastic Film,...
Mckinzei A. Main
Aug 7, 2020
McKinzei A. Main, 24, passed away August 7, 2020. Born in Akron, Ohio she was a lifelong area resident. Kinzei Mama enjoyed fishing and spending time with her 'babies'. She was the wild child of the family but always had a smile on her face.She will be sadly missed by parents, Martin Main and Rebecca Rose; siblings, Todd, Tiffani, Brentani,...
Laverne Turner
Aug 7, 2020
Laverne (nee Fuller) Turner, 92, of Akron, OH passed away on August 7, 2020. She was born to parents Rose (nee Cooke) and Charles Fuller on April 7, 1928.Preceding her in death is her husband, Wilburn, of 66 years; son, Kenneth; her parents; and siblings, Eula, Thomas, Francis, Charles, Alvin, Edith, George, Barbara Jean, Mardis "Joe", and Rose Marie.Left to...
Steven M. Craver
Aug 7, 2020
Steven M. Craver, 46, of Akron, OH passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 following a brief illness. He was born to parents Kenneth E. and Jeanne M. Craver in Akron on December 16, 1973.Preceding him in death is his father, Ken. Left to cherish his memory is his mother, Jeanne; siblings, Michelle Schrader (Dale); Catharine Clark (Thom); nephews, Andrew...
Bernard Thomas Dunn
Aug 7, 2020
Bernard T. Dunn, age 75, of Akron, passed away on August 7, 2020 at his home. Bernard is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis; son, Scott; step-daughter, Gina; grandson, Justin (Kayla) Oberlin; four great-grandchildren; sisters Pat Taylor, Sherri (Roger) Owens, and Shelli Nelson; many dear friends. Donations in honor of Bernard may be made to the American Cancer Society.To leave...
Douglas K. Miller
Aug 7, 2020
Douglas K. "Doug" Miller, 62, of Akron, OH passed away on August 7, 2020. He was born to parents Raymond and Lois Miller on February 10, 1958 in Akron. He was preceded in death by his parents.Left to cherish his memory is his brother, Steve (Cindy) Miller; niece, Julie (Jon) Kiehl; and special neighborhood friends, Carol, Sue and Ty, Kenny...
Edgar F. Plazek
Aug 6, 2020
Edgar F. Plazek, 87, of Ravenna, passed away on August 6, 2020. He was born in Cresson, Pennsylvania on August 8, 1932. Ed served in the U.S. Army. He attended St. Joan of Arc Church in Streetsboro and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends....
Joyce A. Tomer
Aug 6, 2020
Joyce A. Tomer, 76, passed away August 6, 2020. Born in New Castle, PA to James and Pauline (Callahan) Platt she had resided in the Akron area for the past 47 years. Joyce was very outgoing and she never knew a stranger. She greatly enjoyed fishing, camping, bingo, watching the Steelers and spending time with her grandkids and the rest...
Arlene E. Stalnaker
Aug 6, 2020
Arlene E. Stalnaker, age 64, of Akron, OH, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020. She was born on February 9, 1956 to parents Aldo and Joan Stalnaker. Preceding her in death is her father; and brother, Wayne Stalnaker.She is survived by her mother; sister Alison (Ken) Wilson; nieces and nephews, Karie, Ken, Robin and Cindy. Arlene attended Central Hower...
William Ray Penix
Aug 5, 2020
On August 5, 2020, William Ray "Bill" Penix, age 72 passed away after battling cancer and complications from the COVID-19 virus. He was born on January 28, 1948. Preceded in death by his parents, William Seymore "Wick" and Vadie {Fannin} Penix, brothers John C. Penix and Glen A. Penix, and in-laws Earl and Neva {Ott} Alexander.He is survived by his...
Nancy Smith
Aug 4, 2020
Nancy M Smith, 54, was suddenly called home to the Lord on August 4, 2020. She is preceded in death by her father, Rev. John Britt Sr; son, Ryan; and daughter, Krystal. Nancy is survived by her husband of 26 yrs, Ricky; children, Paul (Felicia) Crites Jr., Coby Smith and Erica Marins; mother, Judy (Joe) Cefalo; siblings, Frankie (Joe) Taralla,...
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