Obituaries
Brian K. Bills
May 11, 2020
Brian K. Bills, age 39, of Akron, Ohio, was called home to be with the Lord on May 11, 2020, he passed away at home. Brian is finally at peace and no more suffering for him. He fought a very long battle with mental health, and God said, "it's time to come home".Brian was a kind, sweet soul and he...
Joseph Benjamin Lumpkin
May 11, 2020
Joseph Benjamin "Joe" Lumpkin, 75, of Akron, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020.He was born to parents Robert and Jessie Lumpkin in Lorain on February 1, 1945.Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Paula, of 31 years; 6 daughters and 4 sons; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Joe was the youngest of 11 children. He was a long time...
Marcia Marie Goss
May 11, 2020
Marcia M. Goss (Haft), age 69, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 due to unknown medical problems. She was born July 17, 1950 in Akron. She was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, James W. Goss, and parents, Howard and Madge Haft. Marcia was a member of the Magic Cruisers Car Club and was President of a...
Joanne C. Alexander
May 10, 2020
Joanne C. Alexander, age 77, of Akron passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020. She was a lifelong resident of Akron, born to Kenneth and Mary {Smith} Shaffer, who precede her in death. Also preceding Joanne are her siblings Kenneth Jr. "Skipper", Eugene "Bud", and Alice Morris, and her daughter, Char Arthur.Joanne will be deeply missed by her daughter, Sharon...
Robert Arch Seese
May 10, 2020
Robert Arch Seese, "Bob", age 72 of Akron, Ohio, died on May 10, 2020 at his home. He was born on August 29, 1947 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, the son of the late Robert Seese and the late Betty (nee Ferrell) Seese Willis.Bob was a retired accountant for various companies. He enjoyed eating out and reading, but his greatest joy...
Fredrick John Zofchak
May 9, 2020
Fredrick John Zofchak, 82, passed away May 9, 2020 after dealing with Neuroendocrine cancer the past seven years. Born in Akron, Ohio to Joseph and Elizabeth (Marinovich) Zofchak, he was a lifelong Akron area resident. Fred attended St. Matthew Church until adulthood and served as an altar boy there. He graduated from Ellet High School in 1956 and attended the...
Michelle Lyn Moore
May 8, 2020
Michelle Lyn Moore, 53, of Akron, passed away on May 8, 2020. She graduated from Tyler County High School and attended the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. Michelle was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Moore.She will be deeply missed by her partner, Ken Johnson; children, Dorian (Gina Major) Moore, Dakota (Jessica) Perrine, Cheyenne Hammons, Lesli Hammons, Isis Moore,...
Heather R. Rexroad
May 7, 2020
Heather R. Rexroad, 37, of Akron, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020. She was born to parents Holly Minalgo and Ted Rexroad on January 29, 1983.She was preceded in death by her father, Theodore Rexroad; brother, Joseph D. Rexroad; her grandparents, James and Ruby Bumbalough, and grandpa, Bill Rexroad. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Ryley, Alexis,...
Judith Ann Cannon
May 7, 2020
Judith Ann Cannon, age 71 of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at her home. She was born in Akron on February 7, 1949, the daughter of the late Albert and Eileen (nee Fitts) Soccorsi. Judith was a homemaker who enjoyed her family immensely. Survivors include her loving sons, Roger L. Hubbard Jr. and Michael P. (Paula)...
Betty M. (Ross) Paul Rice
May 6, 2020
Betty M. (Ross) Paul Rice, 96, passed after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Betty lived in Akron until 1965 and worked as an art teacher at Windemere, Betty Jane, Miller, Bryan and Akron U. Then she moved to Florida where she taught until 1982. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Rice; mother, Goldie Waldkirch; father, Alfred Ross;...
Utauna L. Alexoff
May 6, 2020
Utauna L Alexoff, 68, the heart and soul of our family, passed away May 6, 2020 at 2 pm. Born in Warren, Ohio, she lived in North Dakota, Mississippi, and Pennsylvania before finding a permanent home in Akron in 1987. Utauna always felt her greatest achievement was raising her four sons and instilling in them beliefs and values they carry...
Mark E. Harkless
May 6, 2020
Mark. E. Harkless, 53, of Akron passed away on May 6, 2020. He was born on May 25, 1966 in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Central Hower. Mark worked as a Union Glazier for over 20 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, lighthouses, and spending time at the beach. Mark had a great sense of humor and was a loving...
Nancy Sue Calhoun
May 5, 2020
Nancy Sue Calhoun, age 89 of Uniontown, Ohio, died on May 9, 2020 at The Colony Healthcare Facility. She was born on May 5, 1931 in Seville, Ohio, the daughter of the late John and Florence Irene (nee Long) Johnson. Nancy was a graduate of Seville High School and was a secretary for Seville Box Board. She loved going to...
Elizabeth Ann Broz
May 5, 2020
Elizabeth Ann "Sue" Broz, 64, passed away May 5, 2020 after an extended illness. Born in Akron, Ohio to Paul and Edith (Van Horn) Broz, she was a lifelong area resident. Sue retired from Summa Health System and she enjoyed having many pets over the years.Sue will be sadly missed by brothers, Joe (Diane) Broz, Dan (Lori) Broz; nieces and...
David F. Price
May 5, 2020
David F. Price, "Dave", age 81 of Wooster, Ohio, formerly of Akron, died on May 5, 2020.He was born on November 29, 1938 in Brewster, Ohio, the son of the late John and Ann (nee Arthur) Price.Dave was a graduate of Buchtel High School and also the University of Akron where he attained a Masters Degree in Business. He worked...
Audrey Lovelace
May 5, 2020
Audrey Lovelace, 91, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2020. She was born in Akron, OH on July 17, 1928 to the late Homer and Icie Nichols ("Mother and Daddy"). Audrey was a homemaker and mother who truly loved raising her four children. She had a good sense of humor, an infectious smile and a beautiful head of white hair....
David D. Buffington
May 5, 2020
David D. Buffington passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at his home, surrounded by family. He was born on July 20, 1941, the son of George and Jane {Peterman} Buffington.David was preceded in death by his parents, brothers George Buffington, Don Gostlin and Bert Gostlin, granddaughter Nikki Mo, and mother-in-law Pearl Mackenzie.He will be dearly missed by his wife...
David L. Nixon
May 4, 2020
David L. Nixon, "Dave", age 69, passed away on May 4, 2020. He was born on January 16, 1951 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, the son of the late George and Betty (nee Griffith) Nixon. Dave grew up in Goodyear Heights, Ohio and graduated from East High School. He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America, earning the rank...
Placido Ciraldo
May 4, 2020
Placido "Paul" Ciraldo, 83, passed away peacefully May 4, 2020.Paul was born April 15, 1937 in Bronte, Sicily to the late Alfio and Nunzia (Catania) Ciraldo and lived there until the age of eighteen before traveling by ship across the Atlantic Ocean and arriving in Akron, Ohio in 1955, where he made his home until his death. He found his...
Paul Edwin Milliken
May 4, 2020
Paul E. Milliken, 91, of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on May 4, 2020. Paul was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Roy Raymond and Cenie Katherine Milliken. He served in the US Navy. He graduated from the Ohio State University with a degree in Art History, and received his law degree from The University of...
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