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Naomi G. Galloway
Mar 10, 2020
Naomi Galloway, 97, of Akron, passed away on March 10, 2020. Naomi was born to parents, Lodi and Maude Bookout, on March 10, 1923 in Upland, IN. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eldon; her parents; in-law parents, Ted and Mary Galloway; sisters, Dorothy (Ed) Meisser, Marcella (Art) Robinson, Charlotte (Bob) Campbell and Taylor Galloway, her great-granddaughter.Left to...
Carole Ann Ezell-Bell
Mar 10, 2020
Carole A. Ezell-Bell, age 84 of Akron passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at her home. She was born on July 16, 1935, the daughter of the late William G. and Anna {Gluhman} Brown. Carole will be dearly missed by her husband of 25 years, Louis "Walt" Bell; daughters Stephanie Ezell and Sandra (Randy) Ezell Mollohan; grandson Ryan; step-children...
Judith "Judi" Grace Lambert
Mar 10, 2020
Judith "Judi" Grace Lambert, 77, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2020. She was born in Sutton, WV to late parents Paul and Virginia (Carr) Perrine. Judi enjoyed traveling, bingo, Elvis, and bowling, where she was the league secretary of Foxy Ladies at Midway Lanes for 20+ years. The family would like to thank the staff at Altercare of Stow...
Betty Jean Reed
Mar 9, 2020
Betty Jean Reed, 89, of Akron, passed away on March 9, 2020. She was born on March 26, 1930 to the late Archie and Cora Jackson. Betty spent most of her career at KMart on Darrow Rd. She was instrumental in the opening of the store and retired as a manager. Betty was the rock of her family. Everyone knew...
Tammy Lee Dean
Mar 9, 2020
Tammy Lee Dean, age 50 of Akron passed away after a brief illness on Monday, March 9, 2020. She was born on December 27, 1969, the daughter of Richard Dean and Becky {Mobley} Dean. Tammy was preceded in death by her grandparents, nephew Jacob Pyle, and her best friend Eddie Lewis.She will be dearly missed by her daughter, Kierra Martin;...
Rita Mae Cross
Mar 9, 2020
Rita Mae Cross, 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 9, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. Her greatest joy was her family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mariam Conti; father, Walter Weakland; sister, De'Nae Sargeant; brother, Michael Weakland; and husband, Phil Cross. Rita is survived by children, Linda (Robert) Porter, Raymond (Audrey) Cross,...
Douglas A. Van Zant
Mar 8, 2020
Douglas A. Van Zant, 72, passed away peacefully March 8, 2020 at his residence. Born in Akron to George and Elizabeth (Hill) Van Zant, he later moved to Portage County, where he resided the past 20 years. Doug worked at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and later retired from IBM. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran and was proud...
Michael David Hillis
Mar 8, 2020
Michael David Hillis, age 56 of Akron passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 8, 2020. He was born on June 3, 1963, the son of Jakey Hillis and Donna (Chet){Sawan} Puett.Mike is preceded in death by his parents, and grandparents, Nathan and Alma Sawan.He will be dearly missed by his children, Renee Hillis, Michelle Hillis and David Hillis; grandchildren Grace...
Kayla Marie Geiger
Mar 7, 2020
Kayla Marie Geiger was born on December 21, 2019. She left this world to soon on March 7, 2020 when God called her home. She is survived by her loving mother Keleka Christian, father Branden Geiger, sister Keliyah Geiger, her loving grandparents Kimarie Geiger, Robert Geiger, Nicole Christian, Lawrence Christian, great grandparents, lots of cousins, aunts, uncles, a big loving...
Vincent Edward Felber
Mar 7, 2020
Vincent Edward Felber, age 58, passed away on March 7, 2020. Vince was born in Akron, Ohio on February 25, 1962. He graduated from Garfield High School, Class of 1980 and earned an advertising degree from Kent State University. Vince quickly discovered that he has a passion for serving the community, which led him to a career change. He graduated...
Doyle E. Wingard
Mar 6, 2020
Doyle Eugene Wingard, 94, passed away on March 6, 2020 at Mulberry Gardens Assisted Living. He was born in Wells Tannery, Pennsylvania on May 13, 1925 and grew up in Coburn, Pennsylvania. He lived in Akron for about 60 years and the last 12 years in Tallmadge, Ohio. He is survived by his daughters; Eugena Newsome (Brien) and Cheryl Boigegrain...
Edith Fairchild
Mar 6, 2020
Edith "Edie" Fairchild, 89, passed away peacefully March 6, 2020. She resided in Uniontown, Ohio and previously lived in Mount Vernon, Ohio most of her life. Edie worked for the Knox County Commissioner's Office for 25 years. She greatly enjoyed her pets, gardening, her plants, bird watching and spending time with her family. She was known to be competitive and...
Betty Jo Kitz
Mar 5, 2020
Betty Jo "B.J." Kitz, age 67, of Tallmadge, Ohio passed away March 5, 2020 at her home. B.J. was born March 31, 1952, in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of Donald and Barbara {Brown} Lab. She married Steven Kitz on April 4, 1981. B.J. attended Ohio Northern University, where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy in 1975. She began her...
Mary C. Long
Mar 5, 2020
Mary C. Long, 62, of Akron, passed away on March 5, 2020. She was born in Akron on July 23, 1957 to Robert and Shirley McLeary. Mary proudly served in the U.S. Army. She spent her recent years as her mother's caregiver. She was very protective of her family and was always there to provide support to those in need....
Russell W. Peterson
Mar 3, 2020
Russell W. "Russ" "Rusty" Peterson of Portage Lakes passed away Tuesday March 3, 2020 in his home after a long battle with declining health. Russ, a Coventry Comet alumni was known for his numerous baseball records set at Coventry High school. He set many pitching records for the Comets in the 70s that stood for many years. He enjoyed watching,...
Marie "Jane" Mason
Mar 3, 2020
Marie "Jane" Mason, 85, passed away on March 3, 2020. Jane was born in Akron, Ohio on May 3, 1934 to the late Burnard and Anna Joseph. Jane was a 30 year member of Broadman Baptist Church, having previously attended North Haven Covenant Church. Jane was a longtime volunteer at Summa Western Reserve Hospital. She made many friends there during...
Peter Paul Apenzeller, Jr.
Mar 2, 2020
Peter Paul "Sonny" Apenzeller, Jr., age 85 of Hartville joined his wife in Heaven on Sunday, March 1, 2020. He was born on September 25, 1934, the son of the late Peter and Sabina {Botz} Apenzeller, Sr.Pete will be dearly missed by his children Donna (Denny) Yoder, Debbie (Neal) Slabaugh, Denise (Steve) Gatrell, David Apenzeller, and Darla (Steve) Snyder; 12...
Jaimie Lee Willochell
Mar 1, 2020
Jaimie Lee Willochell, age 28 of Akron, OH passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 1, 2020. She was born on September 22, 1991, the daughter of Tammie (Dale) Heavner and Jim (Trisha) Willochell.Jaimie will be missed by her parents; her daughter, Aubrei; her son, Noah; Mike (Rebecca) Moffit; her sister Ashley and nephew Aiden; her grandparents; her aunts and uncles;...
Suzan Rae Bittner
Mar 1, 2020
Suzan Rae Bittner, 82, passed away suddenly due to complications of leukemia on March 1, 2020. She was born September 29, 1937 in Ravenna, OH to late parents Everett and Clara (Albers) Seaver. Suzan was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Henry Bittner; son, Phillip; siblings, Harry Edward, James Walter, Glenn Fulton, and Lois Carolyn; and daughter-in-law,...
Theresa G. Harrison
Mar 1, 2020
Theresa G. "Ginnie" Harrison (nee Workman), 81, of Akron, OH peacefully passed away on March 1, 2020. She was born on February 18, 1939, and raised by her step-father George and Earthel Henderson.Preceding her in death is her daughter, Alice Fay Harrison; grandson Christopher Adam Henderson; and brother, Thomas Henderson.Left to cherish her memory are her children; Theresa (Steven) Miklic,...
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