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Johanna M. Martin
Oct 8, 2019
Johanna M. "Jo" Martin (nee Smith), 89, of Cuyahoga Falls OH, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. She was born to parents Arthur and Alma Smith on December 9, 1929 in Cuyahoga Falls.She is preceded in death by parents, husband Otto Thomas Martin of 34 years, and sister Juanita Ritterbeck.Left to cherish her memory are her children; Jennifer (Richard)...
Alice M. Harrison
Oct 8, 2019
Alice M. Harrison, 83, passed away October 8, 2019. Born in Walnut Creek, Arkansas she spent all of her adult life in the Akron area. Alice enjoyed cooking as well as spending time with her family and her dog, Sugar.Preceded in death by her brother, Larry Norton and brother in-law, Del Johnston, she will be sadly missed by sons, James,...
James F. Gershom
Oct 7, 2019
James F. Gershom of Akron, Ohio, passed away October 7, 2019. He was born November 26, 1958 in Akron, Ohio to late parents James S. and Laura L. Gershom. A 1977 graduate of Garfield High School, he was employed for over 40 years at Macy's, from where he retired. James was preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Shaw; and...
Marvin W. Smith
Oct 7, 2019
Marvin W Smith "Buck", 87, of Uniontown, passed away on October 7, 2019. He was born in Miami, Florida on March 23, 1932 he is proceeded by his parents late Roy and Lona (Grigg) Smith. Marvin was a U. S. Air Force Veteran who served in the Korean Conflict.Marvin enjoyed boating and anything outside in Nature. He will be dearly...
Grover Calvin Leasure, Jr.
Oct 7, 2019
Grover Calvin Leasure, Jr., age 71 of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died at home on October 7, 2019. He was born on November 1, 1947 in Akron, the son of the late Grover Calvin and Marjorie Jean (nee Pyke) Leasure, Sr.Grover worked and retired from Morse Controls in Hudson, Ohio as a machinist. He enjoyed hunting and going to the cabin;...
Joey R. Sharp
Oct 7, 2019
Joey R. Sharp, age 67 of Akron, Ohio, died on October 7, 2019 at Akron General Hospital.He was born on June 14, 1952 in Akron, the son of Tressie (nee Jarvis) Sharp of Akron and the late Donald Sharp. Mr. Sharp was a member of the Millheim Baptist Church. Joey was an honorably discharged US Navy veteran serving during peacetime....
Cynthia Lou Schaffer (Nee Marchion)
Oct 6, 2019
Cynthia Lou Schaffer (nee Marchion), 62, of Akron, passed away on October 6, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Shirley Marchion; husband, James Schaffer; and brother, Joseph Anddretti. Cindy will be dearly missed by her son Eric (Linda) Marchion; granddaughter, Rebecca (Christopher) Rocco; sisters, Shirlene (Phil) Thorne, Carol (Greg) Paradis, and Candy Jones; many nieces,...
Wendy (Hammond) Ebert
Oct 5, 2019
Wendy (Hammond) Ebert, 49, passed away unexpectedly at home on October 5, 2019. A resident of Brimfield, she was born in New Brighton, PA and previously resided in Lisbon, OH. She was a devoted wife, a canine mom, a loving daughter, sister and friend. Wendy was employed at ServiceLink for 17 years and previously worked part time at Rogers Community...
Melba Faye Park
Oct 4, 2019
Melba Faye Park, 91 of Akron, Ohio passed away on October 4, 2019.Melba graduated from South High School in 1946 and lived in Akron all her life. After high school Melba married the love of her life, Harold Park, and spent over 50 years together. She worked at Saulfield Publishing and for several years at The Flower Basket in North...
Louis M. Kalman
Oct 3, 2019
Louis "Chip" M. Kalman II, age 62, of Akron, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019. He was born to parents Louis and Bernie Kalman on May 7, 1957. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Kimberly Kalman.Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Carina (Ted Jr.) Brown; grandson Noah; son Todd Bosley; niece Lisa (Geoff)...
Emma Augusta Turvey
Oct 3, 2019
Emma Augusta Turvey, 77, of Akron, passed away peacefully at home on October 2, 2019. She was born in Bath on March 8, 1942. She was a fun-loving, caring, strong, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Raedene Turvey; father, Charles Lueck; mother and stepfather, Effie and John Fockler; brother, Charles Lueck; sister,...
Cheryl L. Ivancic
Oct 2, 2019
Cheryl L. Ivancic, "Cheri", 61, of Stow passed away on October 24, 2019.Cheri graduated from Alma High School in Michigan in 1975. She went on to work for the Cleveland Clinic for 16 years. Cheri enjoyed reading Stephen King novels while munching on Lays potato chips. She loved shopping with her daughter Jammie, sister Colleen, and daughter-in-law Dana. Cheri loved...
Raymond L. Watson, Jr.
Oct 2, 2019
Ray L. Watson, Jr, 58, passed away October 2, 2019 after a long illness. Born in Hartford, CT to Raymond L, Sr. and Betty (Smith) Watson, he resided in both the Atlanta and Akron areas most of his life. Ray was a U.S. Army Veteran and he worked as an engineer. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, reading and spending time with...
Patsy Debenedictis
Oct 1, 2019
Patsy P. DeBenedictis, 89, of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, October 1st 2019. Patsy was born to Michael DeBenedictis and Mary Marino-DeBenedictis on July 11, 1930 in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from Akron's Central High School on June 10, 1948 with honors: third in his class, President of the National Honor Society, and President of his class. Patsy served in...
Mary Louise Brown
Oct 1, 2019
Mary Louise Brown, age 59, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019. She was born December 4, 1959, to Woody and Dorothy Sholley, who preceded her in death. She loved to be outside, especially while tending to her flower bed. Mary also loved animals, particularly her dogs Bear, Cinnamon, Cuddles, Mindy, and Sasha. She also loved her giraffe...
Daniel Dean Tucker, Sr.
Oct 1, 2019
Daniel Dean Tucker, Sr., "Dan", age 84 years, 11 months, 15 days, of Springfield Twp., Ohio, died on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 1:52 AM at Akron City Hospital after a battle with congestive heart failure. He was born on October 15, 1934 in Akron, the son of the late Thomas Reece and Jewel A. (nee Meredith) Tucker, Sr.Dan was...
Robert Keith Friend
Oct 1, 2019
Robert Keith Friend, age 51, died October 1, 2019, in Akron General Hospital from injuries received in a traffic accident. He was born in Akron on April 21, 1968 to Denver Paul and Arbutus McGlaughlin Friend. He graduated from Springfield High School. He is survived by a daughter, Angel Friend of Akron.He was preceded in death by his parents and...
Yvonne E. Hume
Sep 30, 2019
Yvonne Hume left this world on September 30, 2019, one day shy of her 78th birthday. She was a woman who knew her own mind, never gave up no matter how big the challenge, and made her own way in the world. She retired after a long career at Akron's Buchtel High School where she served in many capacities, including...
Steven Frank Walton
Sep 30, 2019
Steven Frank Walton of Akron and formerly of Minerva, Ohio, born March 27, 1965, passed away on September 30, 2019 after an extended illness. Steve attended Minerva High School, then moved on to the School of Culinary Arts in Minnesota. Steve had a varied career, from District Manager for Snapon Tools in California, to District Manager at the Waffle House...
Janis L. Labay
Sep 29, 2019
Janis L. Labay (nee Dennis), 87, of Akron, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019. She was born to parents Arthur and Loretta Dennis on February 3, 1932 in Paden City, WV. She was preceded in death by her sisters Iola, and Zondra, and her brother Jimmy. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Melody (Marc) Torok; grandson, Steven...
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