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Robert B. Hudkins

Robert B. Hudkins

Nov 12, 2019

Robert B. "Bob" Hudkins, 89 of Akron, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at Altercare of Hartville. He was born in Richwood, WV on May 13, 1930, the son of Earl and Fanny Hudkins.Robert will be dearly missed by his wife of 55 years, Julianne; sons Richard, Robert, and Bill; daughter Linda (Clark); grandchildren Danielle, Christopher, Kristen, and Billy;...

Deborah Marie Goson

Deborah Marie Goson

Nov 12, 2019

Deborah Marie Goson, "Debbie", age 66 of Suffield Twp., Ohio, passed away on November 12, 2019 at Akron City Hospital. She was born on July 21, 1953 in Akron, the daughter of the late Glen Burdell and Fleta (nee Dean) Edwards. Debbie was a 1972 graduate of East High School. She enjoyed gardening, she had a large vegetable garden, she...

Frederick D. Mason

Frederick D. Mason

Nov 12, 2019

Frederick D. Mason, "Rick", age 67 of Suffield Twp., Ohio, died on November 12, 2019 at Summa Akron City Hospital. He was born on September 14, 1952 in Akron the son of Dorothy (nee Tubb) Mason of Cuyahoga Falls and the late Clifford M. Mason. Other than his mother, Rick is survived by his wife of 46 years, Cecilia (nee...

Jeffrey L. Heard

Jeffrey L. Heard

Nov 11, 2019

Jeffrey L. Heard, 59 of Akron, Ohio passed away November 11, 2019. He graduated from Ellet High School in 1979 and attended Kent State and the University of Akron. Jeff was a collector of music as well as music memorabilia. He also enjoyed history and spending time with his friends.Preceded in death by his father, Brian B. Heard, he will...

Merlene Joyce Bush

Merlene Joyce Bush

Nov 11, 2019

Merlene J. (nee Lamb) Bush, age 83, passed away, Monday, November 11, 2019. She was born on April 2, 1936 in Lakemore, the daughter of the late Merle and Roseline (nee Samuels) Lamb. Other than her parents, Merlene was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Melissa Bush; and her sister, Gloria Barnes. Survivors include her devoted husband, James "Jim", of...

Michael L. Townsend

Michael L. Townsend

Nov 10, 2019

Michael L. Townsend, "Mike", age 41 of Akron, Ohio, died suddenly at his home on Sunday, November 10, 2019. He was born on May 22, 1978 in Akron, the son of the late Gary and Linda (nee Hrubik) Townsend. Mike enjoyed vacations, playing chess, being a spectator at his children's sporting events, and driving. Survivors include his wife, the former...

Craig A. Dulworth

Craig A. Dulworth

Nov 10, 2019

Craig A. Dulworth, 54, passed away peacefully at Akron Summa (City) Hospital surrounded by his parents on November 10, 2019. He was a talented artist and an avid Cleveland sports fan. Craig was a dedicated employee at Fin Tube Products Inc. for several years. He attended Copley High School. Craig was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents....

James H. Goodwin

James H. Goodwin

Nov 9, 2019

James H. Goodwin, Sr. a loving brother, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather left this world peacefully on November 9th, 2019 with his family by his side.Jim was born and raised in Akron, Ohio where he spent 44 years of his life with his wife Camille and his children.He proudly served his country in the Vietnam War with the U.S....

Darla R. Ebie

Darla R. Ebie

Nov 9, 2019

Darla R. Ebie (nee Frock), 53 of Akron, OH passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 9, 2019. She was born to parents Robert and Maxine Frock on February 14, 1966.Darla was a graduate of Kenmore High School, class of 1984. She collected cows and Snoopy memorabilia and her favorite color was purple. Darla was a former member and...

Robert Gene White

Robert Gene White

Nov 9, 2019

Robert Gene White, 92, of Brimfield passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 7, 1927 in Spencer, WV, the son of Geraldine White and Victor Anderson, who preceded him in death, as well as his daughter, Renate Simmons. Robert will be deeply missed by his wife of...

Terri Sue Amberger

Terri Sue Amberger

Nov 8, 2019

Terri Sue Amberger, 62 of Akron, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019, at her home. She was born in West Virginia on September 28, 1957, the daughter of Lloyd and Maxine {McMorrow} Pritt. Terri was preceded in death by her parents, husband William F. Amberger, sister Sherri McNeal and nephew Jimmy.Terri will be sadly missed by her love, Darryl;...

Robert F. Myers

Robert F. Myers

Nov 8, 2019

Robert F. "Bob" Myers, 86, passed away November 8, 2019 at Heather Knoll Nursing Home in Tallmadge, Ohio. He was born in Akron on March, 21, 1933 to Robert and Ada (Whitehair) Myers. Bob enjoyed telling stories, singing, playing the harmonica, darts, walking, reading the bible and talking about his faith.Preceded in death by daughter, Christine; siblings, Ruby, Lucille, Evelyn,...

John Earl Dorner

John Earl Dorner

Nov 8, 2019

John E. Dorner, age 87, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Friday, November 8, 2019 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on May 30, 1932, the son of Harry and Loretta {May} Dorner. John married his sweetheart, Mae Kelly, and they spent 42 wonderful years of marriage together until her passing in 2002.John worked as a...

Lawrence Arthur Riley

Lawrence Arthur Riley

Nov 8, 2019

Lawrence Arthur Riley, born June 14, 1953, in Akron, Ohio, Larry graduated from Walsh Jesuit High School in 1971, attended John Carroll University and resided in Akron most of his life.He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Henry; brother, Patrick Roy, sister, Carol Ann; and great-nephew, Avery Gliebe. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Grace, and siblings:...

Jay M. Weisburd

Jay M. Weisburd

Nov 7, 2019

Jay M. Weisburd, 66, of Akron, passed away on November 7, 2019. He was born on April 1, 1953 to the late Sheldon and Arlene Weisburd. He grew up in Levittown, New York, and graduated from Levittown Memorial High School. He studied at the School of Public Communications at Boston University, where he graduated from in 1971. He studied Substance...

Gary R. Strain

Gary R. Strain

Nov 7, 2019

Gary R. Strain, age 74 of Streetsboro, Ohio, passed away on November 7, 2019.Gary was born on March 3, 1945 in Akron, the son of the late Robert and Jean (nee Snider) Strain.He served our country in the US Army during the Vietnam War, he was honorably discharged. Gary was a truck driver most of his life, he loved to...

Cornelius J. Goga

Cornelius J. Goga

Nov 7, 2019

Cornelius J. "CJ" Goga, 93, passed away November 7, 2019. Born in Cleveland, Ohio to Joseph and Anna (Gmuca) Goga, he retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company International with many years of service. In his capacity as Director of Engineering for Asia/Africa, he greatly enjoyed his successful career that included traveling, working with people all over the world,...

Betty Ann Moore

Betty Ann Moore

Nov 6, 2019

Betty Ann Moore, age 89 of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Akron, Ohio, died on November 6, 2019 in Bradenton. She was born on October 10, 1930 in Akron, the daughter of the late Oscar and Chloe (nee Heckathorn) Rodemoyer. She was blessed to have one brother, Richard Rodemoyer. They attended youth group together where they accepted Christ. This was also...

Kamarie Faith'Lynn Thomas

Kamarie Faith'Lynn Thomas

Nov 6, 2019

Kamarie Faith'Lynn Thomas, born on May 26, 2019, passed away suddenly at Akron Children's Hospital on November 6, 2019 at 6:48pm.Kamarie is survived by her mother; Kwanisha Thomas; her big brother, Khalil Ruple; her "Nema", Latoyka Clemons; her grandmother, Mary Dean; her Papa, Jerry Thomas; special aunty, Daynequa Garrett; aunties J'kysha Thomas, Dreana Brown, Charnae Brown, and Jasmein Downing; great-aunt,...

Justine Suzanne Vidmar

Justine Suzanne Vidmar

Nov 6, 2019

Justine S. Vidmar (nee Eakin), age 61, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on November 6, 2019. The family will welcome guests for a wake in honor of her life on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 2:00pm at UWUA Local 126, 1155 George Washington Blvd, Akron. Family and friends may visit from 1:00pm until the time of the service. Justine was...

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