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William James "Will" Wright
Feb 21, 2020
William "Will" James Wright, 40, of Suffield Twp., passed away suddenly on February 21, 2020.Will was born on October 25, 1979, the son of Virginia (Talbott) Wright of Kent and the late Rex Allen Wright. He was a graduate of Field High School and Kent State University. He was a long time employee with CVS at multiple locations in Ohio....
James A. Lee, Sr.
Feb 21, 2020
James A. Lee Sr., 69, of Akron, passed away on February 21, 2020. He was born to parents Lysander and Kathleen (nee Ganley) Lee on August 28, 1950 in Johnstown, PA. Preceding him in death are his parents; sisters Pat and Verna; father-in-law George Hollowniczky and brother-in-law Daniel Hollowniczky.Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 34 years, Debbie...
Juanita L. Field
Feb 20, 2020
Juanita L. Field, 78, passed away peacefully February 20, 2020. Born in Liggett, KY to Milburn and Mary (Ellenburg) Hall, she resided in the Akron area her entire adult life. Juanita retired from the Akron Board of Education after more than 30 years of service. She greatly enjoyed gardening, her church family and spending time with her own family.In addition...
Mary Darlene Carroll
Feb 20, 2020
Mary Darlene Carroll, 77, of Brimfield Twp., passed away February 20, 2020. Darlene was a giving and compassionate wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Ken; daughters, Kim and Trena (Dane); grandchildren, Ryan (Abbey), Amber (Kyle), Autumn, Sage, Jaden; great-grandson, Anderson; and siblings, Joe, Loretta, Susan. Visitation Tuesday, February 25 from 4-7pm at...
Edward L. Horn
Feb 20, 2020
Edward L. Horn, age 62 of Akron passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020. He was born on August 18, 1957, the son of Tony and Unis Horn. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Janet, and daughter Emily.Ed will be dearly missed by his sister-in-law Vicki, nephews David (Becky), John (Beth), and Danny (Cindy); nieces Lori and...
Mary Jean Lay
Feb 19, 2020
Mary Jean Lay, 76, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 19, 2020, surrounded by family members.¶Mary was born in Akron and graduated from Ellet High School in 1961. She lived in Cuyahoga Falls from 1965 until 2005 when she moved to Columbus. She returned to Cuyahoga Falls in 2019.¶Mary was a homemaker until 1980. She...
Nathan W. Craven
Feb 18, 2020
Nathan W. Craven passed away on February 18, 2020. He was born in Akron, OH on March 23, 1953 to the late Wallace Craven and Dorothy "Dolly" Farley. He enjoyed playing music, Tumbleweed photography, hunting, fishing, car shows and Crusin with the Cops. He was a member of the FOP Lodge No. 7.He was preceded in death by his parents....
Robert Lee Harris
Feb 17, 2020
Robert Lee "Rob/Robbie" Harris, 57 passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully at his home on Monday, February 17, 2020. He was born on January 8, 1963, the son of Lee and LouAnn {Laubert} Harris.Rob will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 30 years, Teresa; daughters Brittany (Kevin) Bittner, Megan (Zach Cunningham) Harris; grandchildren Abigail Cunningham, "Lil" Kevin Bittner, Margaret...
Phyllis C. Hartman
Feb 16, 2020
On February 16, 2020, Phyllis C. (nee Woods) Nash Hartman, passed away after a short illness. She was born on September 20, 1938, the daughter of the late Forest and Helen (nee McDonald) Woods. She is survived by her three boys, James Jr, Kenneth "Ken" (Susan) and Bruce; several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, whom she greatly loved. Also surviving are...
Lavonne J. Wilkinson
Feb 16, 2020
Lavonne J. Wilkinson (nee Winkleman)March 3, 1929 - February 16, 2020This world is not my home, I'm just passing through and she touched many many lives while doing so. Lavonne stepped into her Savior's loving arms on February 16, 2020 at the age of 90 after a brief illness. Lavonne spent many years as a cook in the Akron Public...
Betty Ann Mcanalley
Feb 15, 2020
Betty Ann McAnalley, age 84 of Akron passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020. She was born on February 11, 1936, the daughter of Carsey and Loretta {Morris} Harlin.Betty is preceded in death by her husband, James, her parents, brother Sidney Harlin, sister Sylvia Evans, and her grandson. She will be dearly missed by her family, including daughters Linda Treitinger...
Linda L. Townsend
Feb 15, 2020
Linda L. Townsend, age 60, of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away on February 15, 2020 at her home. She was born on March 12, 1959 in Berea, Ohio, the daughter of the late John and Jacqueline (nee Dominick) Johnson. Linda worked in the accountant department of Alltel, retiring after 17 years. She enjoyed watching TV, especially Judge Judy and the Crocodile...
Harold E. Thompson Sr.
Feb 14, 2020
Harold E. Thompson Sr., 89, went to be with the Lord on Fri., February 14, 2020 due to complications from cancer. He was preceded in death by daughter, Ramona (Thompson) Martin. Survived by wife of 72 years, Florence; daughter, Louetta; sons, Harold Jr. and Kevin; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was the last surviving member of his siblings, Bernice,...
Russell N. Murphy, Jr.
Feb 14, 2020
Russell N. Murphy, Jr., "Russ", 73, passed away February 14, 2020. Born in Akron, Ohio on May 8, 1946 to Russell N. Murphy Sr. and Helen L. (Yale) Murphy, he was an Akron resident his whole life. He attended Seiberling and Betty Jane elementary schools and then graduated from Ellet High School in 1964. After graduation, Russ worked at Adamson...
Gerard J. Koerber
Feb 14, 2020
Gerard Joseph Koerber, "Jerry", age 85 of Akron, Ohio, passed away on February 14, 2020.He was born on July 11, 1934 in Akron, the son of the late Joseph and Ethel (nee Oakes) Koerber. Jerry graduated from St. Mary's High School and was an honorably discharged US Army veteran, serving during peacetime.He lived most of his life in Akron, retiring...
Virginia Mae Clark
Feb 13, 2020
Virginia Mae Clark, 74, made her transition February 13, 2020 at home. She was the daughter of the late Martha Clark and Ozie B. "Pap" Person. She greatly enjoyed reading, solving puzzles, listening to music, dancing and talking to her family.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by siblings, Theotis Johnson, Beulah Moore, Eula Nelson; grandson, Robert...
John W. "Jack" Mchale
Feb 13, 2020
John W. "Jack" McHale, 94, passed away surrounded by family on February 13, 2020. A lifelong resident of Akron, Jack enjoyed playing bridge, good food, and playing golf, especially with his late wife Sandy. He was a barber and instructor for over 66 years and retired from the City of Akron after 20+ years of service. Jack served in the...
Orva Lee Isom
Feb 13, 2020
Orva Lee (Fields) Isom, 85, entered Heaven's Gates with a victorious shout and joined eagerly awaited family members on February 13, 2020. She enjoyed Southern Gospel quartet singings, history, museums, gardening, nature, reading her Bible, animals, and spending time with her family. Orva Lee spent her life raising and caring for her whole family. Her working career consisted of various...
Susan Lacy
Feb 12, 2020
Susan Lacy was born in Pittsburgh PA on October 12, 1952, to Helen and Andrew Galisin. She passed away peacefully on February 12, 2020, at Summa Akron City Hospital, due to complications arising from long-term illnesses.Susan was an excellent cook; and she loved gardening, watching her favorite TV shows, and spending time with her friends. She was a feisty person...
Shirley M. Gard
Feb 12, 2020
Shirley Marie Gard, age 59 of Akron, Ohio, died on February 12, 2020 at her brother's home in Glenshaw, PA. She was born on November 4, 1960 in New Kensington, PA, the daughter of Joan Elizabeth (nee George) Abraham of The Villages, FL and the late Daniel Melvin Abraham. Shirley was a private nurse for many years working in the...
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