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Rose M. Westfall
Nov 21, 2019
Rose M. Westfall, 77, of Mogadore, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019. Rose was born on September 13, 1942 to parents Herman and Frances Sonneberger, in Akron, OH. Rose was a library clerk at Mogadore Elementary School for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her beloved family, friends, loved reading books and had a passion for animals. Preceding her...
Sharon Joy Smith
Nov 21, 2019
Sharon Joy "Mimi" Smith, 82, went home to be with the Lord welcomed by her family and friends on November 21, 2019. She was the true matriarch of the family, putting family above everything else. Mimi brought "joy" to everyone she met and had an abundance of love to share. She grew up with a strong faith in God which...
Lisa Kay Wolfe
Nov 20, 2019
Lisa Kay Wolfe, 55, of Akron, passed away on November 20, 2019. Lisa was born in Akron on September 9, 1964 and graduated from Ellet High School and Hammel Actual Business College. She worked as a sous chef in many area restaurants. Lisa was a wonderful mother and daughter. She took pride in her home and enjoyed decorating and cooking....
Merald T. Jones
Nov 18, 2019
Merald T. Jones, "Bud", age 79 of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died at Select Specialty Hospital in Akron on November 18, 2019. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on July 28, 1940, the son of the late James Merald Vaughn Sexter Honely and Priscilla Juanita (nee Kilgore) Jones.Bud was self-employed, and did many jobs. He enjoyed working on computers in every...
Hilda K. Hayes
Nov 18, 2019
Hilda K. Hayes, 85, passed away peacefully November 18, 2019 at home with her family by her side. She was an active member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church. She made many pilgrimages over the years with her sister and other family members to the Holy Land. Hilda was the prayer warrior for her family as well as others in need....
Helen L. Reed
Nov 18, 2019
Helen L. Reed (Rearick), 91, went Home to be with the Lord in her sleep on November 18, 2019. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, crafting, baking, the outdoors, going to yard sales, animals and attending services at Lakemore United Methodist Church. Helen was preceded in death by great-grandson, Zach; son, Rodney R. "Butch" Reed; brothers, Raymond...
Marilyn C. Shaffer
Nov 17, 2019
Marilyn C. Shaffer, 71, a lifelong resident of Akron, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place, and there will be no formal services.
Frank B. Riley
Nov 17, 2019
Frank B. Riley, 72, passed away November 17, 2019. Born in Troy, Ohio to John and Minnie (Wells) Riley he had resided in the Akron area most of his adult life. He previously owned Riley's Asphalt Company. Frank greatly enjoyed spending time with his familyHe will be sadly missed by children, Sibby, Laura, and Frank Riley; grandchildren, Yvonne Riley, Frankie...
Derrick Lynn Foster
Nov 16, 2019
Derrick Lynn Foster, 29, passed away on November 16, 2019. Derrick was born in Akron, OH on June 20, 1990. He graduated from Copley High School where he enjoyed playing football, basketball, and track. Derrick will always be remembered for his beautiful smile and his giving heart. He was truly a blessing to everyone who knew him. Derrick's greatest accomplishment...
Eloise Ann Carr
Nov 16, 2019
Eloise Ann (nee Haller) Carr, age 96, passed away on November 16, 2019.She was born on September 21, 1923 in Phillip, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Johnnie and Myrtle (nee Boyles) Haller. She moved to Akron in 1929. Eloise and her mother, Myrtle, owned and operated the Pioneer Beauty Shoppe in Goodyear Hts. for 50 years. She was...
Sandra Gail Rollins (Burton)
Nov 15, 2019
Sandra Gail Rollins (Burton) passed away peacefully at home on Friday morning November 15, 2019. She spent her life in devotion and service to the Lord and her family. Gail is survived by her high school sweetheart husband of 58 years, Ronald R. Rollins, daughters Sheila Rose (George), Lori Smith, Jessica Baker (Jesse) and son, Ronald S. Rollins. Also her...
Patricia Marie Yoak
Nov 15, 2019
Patricia Marie Yoak, age 72 of Canandaigua, NY, reunited with her loved ones that passed before her on Friday, November 15, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 1, 1947, the daughter of Corliss H. and Helen D. {McMullen} Yeager, Jr. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Mike and David Yeager, and daughter Theresa...
Paul Clark Mencer
Nov 15, 2019
Paul Clark Mencer, 92, son of the later Carl H. and Jessie A. (Clark) Mencer, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019. Paul was born, raised, and lived his entire life in Akron.Paul graduated from Garfield High School. He was a member of the Family of Faith United Methodist Church (formerly Church of the Good Shepherd). His fraternal affiliations include...
Kathy A Rouse
Nov 15, 2019
Kathy A. Rouse, 64, of Akron, passed away on November 15, 2019. Kathy had a wonderful sense of humor and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Jessie Rouse; and brothers, Tim and Jessie Rouse. She is survived by her brothers, Richard and David Rouse; sister, Jennifer Nesich;...
Andrew Leidal
Nov 14, 2019
Andrew Leidal, 70, passed away November 14, 2019. Born July 4, 1949 in Dombuhl, Germany to Michael & Susan (Rohn) Leidal, he was an Akron area resident the past 67 years. Andy retired from Owens Corning and he was a U. S. Army Veteran, having served in Vietnam. He enjoyed traveling, watching football, listening to rock and roll records and...
Gary L. Woods
Nov 13, 2019
Gary L. Woods, 70, passed away on November 13, 2019. He was born on April 1, 1949, in Fairmont, WV, to the late Lawrence and Betty Woods. Gary graduated from Springfield High School and served in the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne Division. He was a member of the Army/Navy Club Post 273 and the Airport VFW. He was an avid...
William E. Corrigan
Nov 13, 2019
William E. "Bill" Corrigan, Sr., 84, of Akron, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. He was born to parents Royle and Florence Corrigan on July 26, 1935.Preceding him in death is his wife, Pauline T. Corrigan (nee Bohoff) of 53 years; children Robert R. Corrigan and William E. Corrigan, Jr.Left to cherish his memory is his daughter Debi (Bill)...
James E. Taylor
Nov 13, 2019
James E. Taylor, 85, went Home to be with the Lord on November 13, 2019. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them camping, traveling and fishing. James was a proud veteran of the Marine Corps and retired from Akron General after 35 years of service. James was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Ona Belle...
Doyle Wilbur Decker Sr.
Nov 12, 2019
Doyle Wilbur Decker, Sr., "Mr. D", age 89, of Lakemore, Ohio, died on November 12, 2019.He was born on August 25, 1930 in Springfield Twp., Ohio, the son of the late Joseph and Minnie (nee Kurtz) Decker. Mr. D loved to play sports, he played sports for 8 decades. He played baseball, basketball, softball, bowling and volleyball.He retired from Teledyne...
John M. Pierson
Nov 12, 2019
John M. Pierson, 58, of Akron, passed away on November 12, 2019. John was a custodian at Kent State University and retired in 2018 after 34 years of service. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also loved woodworking in his free time. John will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 24 years,...
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