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Steven M. Lowers
Feb 12, 2020
Steven M. Lowers, "Steve", age 43, of Alliance, Ohio, formerly of Lakewood, Colorado, went to rest peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 after a very long battle with a brain tumor.He was born on July 12, 1976 in Alliance, the son of James Lowers of Sebring and Patsy (nee Clapsaddle) Smith of Alliance. Steve graduated from Alliance High School and...
Linda J. Gibson
Feb 12, 2020
Linda Gibson (nee May), 79, of Bolivar, passed away on February 12, 2020 surrounded by family at Canton Christian Home under the care of Aultman Hospice. Linda was born to the late Melvin and Florence May in Barberton, OH. Linda was a graduate of Central Hower and continued her education at Hammel College. She loved going to church, watching the...
Carol June Randles (Nee Jackson)
Feb 11, 2020
Carol June Randles (nee Jackson), 90, went home to be with the Lord on February 11, 2020 after a long illness. Born in Flatwoods, W.Va. on January 31, 1930 to Lafayette Jackson and Opal Jackson (nee Meadows). She spent her childhood in W.Va. and lived in the Akron area for 52 years. She obtained an Associate Degree in Applied Sciences...
Deborah Posten
Feb 11, 2020
Deborah Posten, "Debbie", age 64, of Akron, Ohio, died on February 11, 2020 at her home. Debbie was born on October 15, 1955 in Akron, the daughter of the late Floyd Richard and Anna Wilda (nee Coppola) Reichard.Debbie was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting, target shooting and scrap booking. She was a huge Loretta Lynn fan, so much so, that...
Thomas Alan Kirby
Feb 10, 2020
Thomas A. Kirby, 36, passed away on February 10, 2020. He was a huge presence with a joyful soul, loved by all. He will be deeply missed by his children, Anastasia and Alex; mother, Shelli (Mike) Larkins; father, Bill Kirby; sisters, Kristina (David) Kirby, Melissa Larkins, Heather (Donovan) Wenk, and Ryan (Allison) Larkins; grandparents, Doug and Joanne Ables and many,...
Ross Hamilton
Feb 10, 2020
Ross Hamilton, 58, of Tallmadge, formerly of Manchester, went home to be with the Lord on February 10, 2020. He was born on December 9, 1961 in Barberton, Ohio. He graduated from Coventry High School in 1981 and was the football team manager at Manchester High School. Ross was an avid reader and loved to watch movies. He enjoyed music...
Marilyn J. Pearson
Feb 9, 2020
Marilyn J. " Jane" Pearson, 85, of Akron, passed away on February 9, 2020. Visitation will be held from 5pm-6pm on Friday, February 14, 2020 at New Horizons Church, 290 Darrow Rd, Akron, OH 44305. A service will be held at 6pm.
Lloyd J. Moffatt
Feb 9, 2020
Lloyd J. Moffatt, age 92 of Munroe Falls, Ohio, died on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 11, 1927 in Cowen, West Virginia, the son of the late Benjamin and Ruhama (nee Smith) Moffatt. Lloyd was an honorably discharged US Army veteran, serving during peacetime just after WWII, in the occupation of Japan.Lloyd worked...
Brian D. Wolff
Feb 9, 2020
Brian D. Wolff, 47, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away unexpectedly on Sunday February 9, 2020.He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1991. Brian went on to work at Country Counter, Summit Racing, and People's Service. He worked for many tree service companies and had hoped to return to the industry. Brian enjoyed building and driving his 1983 Ford Mustang,...
Parviz Hamed
Feb 9, 2020
Parviz Hamed of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9th, 2020.Mr. Hamed emmigrated from Iran, and was very proud of his Persian heritage and family. He loved Azari and classical music and the Persian culture. Parviz was a beloved husband, father and friend, and had a supportive network of friends. He held a Masters Degree from The University...
Willodean Reeser Silvers
Feb 9, 2020
"I love you more than you'll ever know." - GrandmaWillodean Reeser Silvers, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 9, 2020. Born July 13, 1926 and raised in Crossville, TN she led an active life playing and coaching basketball and working on her family's farm. During WWII Willodean worked in Oak Ridge, TN where she unknowingly helped assemble...
George W. Hopkins, Jr.
Feb 9, 2020
George W. Hopkins, Jr., 73, passed away peacefully February 9, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. He graduated second in his class at Hower High School and went on to become an accomplished auto technician and drag racer. George had a passion for automobiles and fishing. He loved spending time with his family and helping other people. George also...
Alice Janet Booth
Feb 9, 2020
Alice Janet Booth (nee Turner), age 94, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2020. She was born January 26, 1926 in Wallins Creek, Kentucky, the youngest of eight children to the late John and Josiefine Turner. Alice grew up in a small town where she loved playing games and sports with her siblings, going to church with her parents, skipping...
Bobbie Jean Powell
Feb 7, 2020
Bobbie Jean Powell, 67, of Akron, passed away on February 7, 2020. She was born in Akron on September 20, 1952 to the late Robert and Mable Heil. Bobbie loved playing bingo, trips to casinos, and online shopping. Some of her favorite memories were getaways to the family cabin in West Virginia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
John C. Lower
Feb 7, 2020
John C. Lower, 90, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020. He was born on February 14, 1929, the son of Sidney A. and Mildred Lower.John was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Phyllis, his brother Paul, and his parents.Left to cherish John's memory are his children John (Patricia) Jr., William, Susan, and James; 6 grandchildren; 8...
Katherine O. Traveny
Feb 7, 2020
In loving memory of Katherine O. Traveny, 96, of Akron, Ohio. Went to be with the Lord Friday, February 7, 2020. She spent her entire career working at Akron Children's Hospital and was a lifelong member of the South Arlington United Methodist Church.Kay was born in South Point, Ohio on December 29, 1923 to Cummins and Lorene (Faverty) Gannon. In...
Carol J. Pinney
Feb 6, 2020
Carol J. Pinney, 80, of Akron, passed away at her residence on February 6, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born to parents Marshall and Elsie on April 22, 1939. She graduated from Ellet High School, class of 1958.Carol was a member of the Community Baptist Temple church where she volunteered in the nursery, watching the newborns. She was...
Thomas D. Mcconnell
Feb 5, 2020
Thomas D. McConnell, 70, passed away suddenly on February 5, 2020 in Sarasota, FL.Tom was born March 26, 1949 in Mingo Junction, Ohio, the son of the late Yola (Torrieri) & David McConnell.Tom as a graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and a Master's Degree in Hospital Administration. Upon graduation from OSU, Tom...
Gary Jo Boarman
Feb 5, 2020
Gary J. Boarman, 74, of Akron, Ohio, passed away surrounded by his loving family on February 5, 2020 after a short, courageous battle with cancer.Gary was preceded in death by his mother, Mary R. Davison and his father, Joseph L. Boarman. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Brenda (Stover); children, Denise Boarman (fiancé, Scott Holland), Robert...
Helena Joanne Hughes
Feb 5, 2020
Helena Joanne "Joey" Hughes, 87, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2020. Born in Davis, WV to Vance and F. Helena (Lease) Burger, she resided in the Akron area all of her adult life. She was a longtime member of Hope Lutheran Church as well as the F.O.E. #2736 Ladies Auxiliary, Red Hat Group. She also worked at the Tallmadge...
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