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Charlene Deloris Ford
Jan 27, 2020
Charlene Deloris Ford, "Char", age 69 of Akron, Ohio died on Monday, January 27, 2020 at Canal Point Nursing Home. She was born on September 14, 1950 in Akron, the daughter of the late Fred L. and Kathlene D. (nee Harsh) Ford.Charlene graduated from Springfield High School and was a homemaker. She attended Springfield Assembly of God Church. Char is...
Joe J. Post
Jan 27, 2020
Joe passed from this earth to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, on January 27, 2020. Joe was born on October 13, 1944 in Akron, Ohio.Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Post and Elnora "Ann" Braden. He leaves his wife of over 55 years, Joyce (Rittenour) Post; his daughter, Jennifer (Thomas "TJ") Gaines of Medina, OH; and...
Stephen K. Mcclarnon
Jan 26, 2020
Stephen K. McClarnon, age 75, of Akron passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020. He was born July 5, 1944, the son of Stephen and Edith {Jones} McClarnon. He and his wife Michele shared nearly 51 years of love and laughter. It is a mystery how fifty years can pass so quickly. He was preceded in death by his parents...
Robert W. Michael "Bob"
Jan 26, 2020
Robert "Bob" W. Michael, 83, passed away January 26, 2020. He was born in Akron and resided here his entire life. Together with his wife Evelyn, they ran the R. W. Michael Printing Company for over 50 years. Bob was a car enthusiast, enjoyed boating and spending time at Lake Erie. He was preceded in death by wife Evelyn of...
Duane Alan May
Jan 26, 2020
Duane Alan May, 51, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2020. He was born in Akron on May 22, 1968 to the late Glen and Mary May. Duane was a sheetmetal worker with Local 33 for over 30 years. He loved football and was a diehard Cleveland Browns fan. Duane loved being a father more than anything. His...
Jeffrey James Wilson
Jan 26, 2020
Jeffrey James Wilson, "Jeff", age 49, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Barberton Hospital.He was born on November 16, 1970 in Akron, the son of Patsy Mary Jean (nee Rickenbacker) Wilson.Jeff worked for 15 years for the City of Cuyahoga Falls Water Dept., he was a cement worker 3. He loved motorcycles, cars and dogs-especially his pit bull,...
Ernest J. Knecht
Jan 26, 2020
Ernest J. Knecht, 97, of Akron, OH passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020. He was born to parents Ernest R. and Maude Knecht in Akron on December 30, 1922.Preceding him in death is his son, Edward Knecht. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Della of 53 years; children Susan (Dennis) Arnold and John Knecht; daughter-in law Debbie...
Gwendolyn Elaine Luzius
Jan 26, 2020
Gwendolyn Elaine "Gwen" Luzius, age 92 of Stow passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020. She was born on October 26, 1927, the daughter of Howard E. and Mildred {Eicher} Boyer.Gwen was preceded in death by her grandson Gary Cook, Jr. and husband, Fred Luzius. She will be dearly missed by her daughters, Diane (Rod) Kline, Meri (Michael Piechocki) Nelson-Ellison;...
Donald Robert Wolfe
Jan 25, 2020
Donald Robert Wolfe, 89, of Akron, passed away January 25, 2020. He was born April 19, 1930 in Akron, Ohio to the late Theodore Raymond Wolfe and Virgie Yocum Wolfe. Don served as a US Marine after graduating from Manchester High School. After active duty, he met and married his bride, Donna J. Hutton and recently celebrated 65 years of...
Charles B. Henthorn
Jan 25, 2020
Charles (Lucky) Henthorn, 91, of Akron went home to be with the Lord on January 25, 2020. Lucky was born in Woodsfield, Ohio, on October 15, 1928, to the late Everett and Susie Henthorn. He was a Navy veteran and worked in the aerospace field for 38 years.Throughout his lifetime, he loved country music. He played while in the Navy,...
Helen Leona Anderson
Jan 25, 2020
Reunited with loved ones in Heaven on January 25, 2020. She was born on March 8, 1926 in Point Pleasant, WV. Helen married the love of her life, Melvin R. "Tom" Anderson Sr. in 1945. They settled in Akron where they raised their family. Helen was a lifelong homemaker that was devoted to her family. She was a special mother,...
Clarence W. Graham Jr. "Rock"
Jan 24, 2020
Clarence W. Graham Jr. "Rock" passed away January 24, 2020 after a long illness. In his early years, Rock was one of the star football players for Greensburg High School. Along with his brother George, they took their football skills and started the Greensburg Peewee football league in 1958. In addition to football, he loved to golf and bowl, helping...
Colleen Norfolk Twynham
Jan 24, 2020
Colleen Norfolk Twynham, 62, passed away after a short illness on January 24, 2020 surrounded by family. She enjoyed taking vacations with family and friends, golfing, camping, cooking, and was a longtime member of the Elks. Colleen was a loving wife, a caring mother, and a wonderful grandmother. Colleen is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Mary Loew,...
Ashley Kristen Brown
Jan 23, 2020
Ashley Brown, age 30, of Munroe Falls, passed away suddenly, but peacefully on January 23, 2020. She is survived by her mother Cheryl (Duaine Titus) {Uber} Brown, grandparents George and Geraldine Uber, grandmother Georgiann Rook and other loved family and friends. Ashley was preceded in death by her loving father Kurt Brown, grandparents Borden and Joyce Brown, and best pal...
Theresa M. Yonker
Jan 22, 2020
Theresa M. Yonker passed away January 22, 2020 on her 60th birthday after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Ravenna, Ohio to Robert and Mary (Speaks) Eichler, she was a lifelong Suffield resident. She was a tenured employee at Lockheed Martin, where she held many positions. Theresa enjoyed camping, boating, traveling, water skiing, working Sudoku puzzles, mushroom hunting and...
Samuel M. Pritchard
Jan 21, 2020
Samuel M. Pritchard, 85, passed away January 21, 2020 at home. Born in Akron to Samuel and Viola (Erb) Pritchard, he was a lifelong area resident. Sam retired from both Firestone and Goodyear Tire (later Loral) & Rubber Companies. Sam was known for having a strong work ethic and helping those around him. He greatly enjoyed being outdoors, working in...
Ray Norman Pry
Jan 21, 2020
Ray Norman Pry, 86, of Akron, passed away on January 21, 2020. Ray was born in Akron on June 25, 1933 and graduated from Ellet High School in 1951. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber after over 30 years of service. Ray was an avid golfer and could often be...
Jack J. Williams
Jan 21, 2020
Jack J. Williams, 68, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away after a long illness on January 21, 2020. Jack was born in Waterloo, Iowa on August 2, 1951 to the late Spike and Mildred Williams. Jack was truly one of a kind. His jokes brought a smile to everyone who knew him. He always encouraged his family to find the bright...
Meri Lynn Richmond
Jan 19, 2020
Meri Lynn Richmond (nee Morrell), 74, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 19, 2020.Meri loved spending time with her loving husband of 55 years, James Richmond, taking walks, tending to their yard together, and traveling. She enjoyed reading, playing Scrabble, watching criminal justice shows, and taking time out to pamper herself. Meri was very proud...
Kenneth C. Lemasters
Jan 19, 2020
Kenneth LeMasters, "Kenny", age 85 of Mogadore, Ohio, died on January 19, 2020 at Akron General Hospital. He was born in Akron on January 21, 1934, the son of the late Jasper and Orvia (nee Hunt) LeMasters.Kenny was an honorably discharged US Navy veteran, serving during the Korean War. Mr. LeMasters retired from Goodrich Chemical; he also worked for Lions...
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