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Linda J. Toney

Linda J. Toney

Aug 26, 2019

Linda J. Toney (nee McGill), age 69, went home to be with the Lord on August 26, 2019. Linda was born on February 14, 1950 to the late George and Ester (nee Bell) McGill in Leland, Mississippi.Linda relocated to Akron, Ohio and was raised by her aunt and uncle, Corene and Max Baxter, from infancy. She was a graduate of...

Harriet Marie Barnhart

Harriet Marie Barnhart

Aug 26, 2019

Harriet Marie Barnhart, age 86 of Barberton, Ohio, died on Monday, August 26, 2019 at the Hospice Care Center in Copley. She was born on June 22, 1933 in Akron, the daughter of the late Harry and Clara (nee Steffey) Richter. Harriet was a graduate of Garfield High School in Akron. She was a homemaker who enjoyed reading, however her...

Barbara Jean Fongheiser

Barbara Jean Fongheiser

Aug 25, 2019

Barbara passed away Sunday, August 25 in her sleep in the home that she loved. She was 74 years old.Barb worked for many years at Allied printing in Kenmore. She also worked at the Kenmore Acme for many years and was still employed there in the pharmacy, where she was affectionately known as Grandma Barb. Barb was very proud of...

Daniel R. Weakland

Daniel R. Weakland

Aug 25, 2019

Daniel R. "Beak" Weakland, Sr., of Akron, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 25, 2019. He was born on November 1, 1955 to parents Charles and Elizabeth Weakland. Dan enjoyed hunting, fishing and had a great love of dogs.Dan was brother to many friends and touched everyone he came into contact with. He made a big impression with his love...

Phyllis M. Boydston

Phyllis M. Boydston

Aug 25, 2019

Phyllis M. Boydston, 61, went home to be with the Lord on August 25, 2019. She was a loving, strong-willed mother and grandmother, and a woman of God. Phyllis is preceded in death by her parents, Phillip and JoAnne; best friend and partner in life, David Garrett; and grandson, Isaiah. She is survived by her children, Tara Boydston, David Garrett,...

Hugh D. Mccambridge Jr.

Hugh D. Mccambridge Jr.

Aug 25, 2019

Hugh D. McCambridge Jr., 65, of Atwater, passed away on August 25, 2019. He was born in Akron on July 11, 1954 to Hugh and Jeannette McCambridge Sr. Hugh was an electrician by trade, a carpenter by choice, and a farmer by God given right. In his youth, he loved to work the family farm alongside his father. He particularly...

Brian J. Sziva

Brian J. Sziva

Aug 24, 2019

Brian J. Sziva, 36, passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2019. He was born in Akron on October 26, 1982. Brian had a huge heart and was a very kind and giving person. Family was very important to Brian, and he always liked to look out for others. He enjoyed playing cards, watching the History Channel and eating his snacks....

James D. Gaines Sr.

James D. Gaines Sr.

Aug 24, 2019

Mr. James Dempsey "Joe Big Money" Gaines Sr., age 63, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 24, 2019. He was born on April 1, 1956 to the late Dempsey and Para Lee Gaines in Akron, Ohio. He was raised in East Akron and was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in the McKinley, East Akron community....

Willard George Chew

Willard George Chew

Aug 24, 2019

Willard George "Bill" Chew, age 80, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019 with his family by his side. Bill was preceded in death by his father Willard J. Chew, mother Dorothy E. Chew, sister Marlene R. (Don) Kunselman.He is survived by those he loved most, especially his wife of 56 years, Marie; daughters Brenda (Joel Rogerson)...

Louis L. Van Riper

Louis L. Van Riper

Aug 24, 2019

Louis L. Van Riper, "Louie", age 79 of Mogadore, Ohio, died on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Altercare of Hartville. He was born on September 16, 1939 in Akron, the son of the late William and Rosalind (nee Hupp) Van Riper. Other than his parents, Louie was preceded in death by his wife's parents, Kelly and Anna (nee Sargent) Reed;...

Cheryl E. Osgood

Cheryl E. Osgood

Aug 23, 2019

Cheryl E. Osgood, 57, passed into God's loving arms peacefully at her home, with her husband and mother by her side, on Friday, August 23, 2019. She was an avid and talented nature photographer. Cheryl loved being on the towpath in the valley with her many dear friends. She affectionately called them her "Path People." Cheryl loved the Metro and...

Curry Paul Burnside

Curry Paul Burnside

Aug 23, 2019

Curry "PAUL" Burnside, 83, of Canal Fulton passed away surrounded by his family and buddy Doug on Friday, August 23, 2019. He was born on July 29, 1936, the son of Millard and Rushie {Tanner} Burnside. He was preceded in death by his wife Karen (who he's hooking up with right now), his parents, grandson Jason, brothers James and Eldon,...

Kenji Favors

Kenji Favors

Aug 21, 2019

Kenji Favors, 43 years old, passed away August 21, 2019 with his loving Wife, Demetra at his side. Kenji was born in July of 1976 to Cheryl Patterson and Willie Favors. He was a graduate of Ellet High School and served in the United States Marine Corp.He was a thoughtful, zealous, loving and energetic person who kept a smile on...

Dale Leroy Cline

Dale Leroy Cline

Aug 19, 2019

Dale Leroy Cline, 68, of Randolph Township passed away at his home on August 19, 2019.Mr. Cline was born in Kenmore on January 2, 1951 to Arthur Leroy and Colleen Dolores (nee Lackey) Cline. Dale graduated from Kenmore High School in 1969, enlisted in the Marine Corps, and served for 4 years. Also serving in the Vietnam war.Mr. Cline worked...

Erma J. Butcher

Erma J. Butcher

Aug 18, 2019

2/18/1922 -8/18/2019Erma took her bus to Heaven, meeting those she loved and lost: her Husband, Bill A. Butcher; along with her Mother, Antonina O. Noga; Father, John Noga; Sister, Jenny Duncan; and Brothers, Robert,Walter, and Frank Noga.She will be dearly missed by her family: Son and Daughter-in-Law, Bill R. Butcher and Arlene R. Butcher; Grandchildren, Kerry Lyn Kelly, Rhonda Swindell,...

Augustus Anthony Hall

Augustus Anthony Hall

Aug 18, 2019

Augustus "Gus" Anthony Hall, age 65, passed away on August 18, 2019. Gus' heart belonged to his family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 44 years, Kim (Long); their children Tony (Beth) and Lisa Hall; grandchildren Anthony, Dominic, and Gianna; sisters Diann (Benny) Herdman, Jo-Ann (Lynn) Callahan, Rene' Dornack, Carole (Nick) Corriere, Gina (David) Giffels;...

Marshall Wayne Dexter

Marshall Wayne Dexter

Aug 18, 2019

Marshall Wayne Dexter, 79, passed after a short battle with lymphoma on August 18, 2019. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 55 years, Sally Ann; son, Michael (Darla) Dexter; daughters, Sandra (Tim) Whytsell, Christine (Duane) Campbell, Tina Vernotzyl; grandchildren, Kyle, Kraig, Krysta, James, Faith, Mark, Megan, Ryan, Robert, Cassie; sisters, Donna (John) Cockrell, Carol (Bill) Mosley; brother,...

Ronald D. Graham

Ronald D. Graham

Aug 18, 2019

Ronald D. Graham, "Ronny", -AKA- Daddy, died on August 18, 2019, he was born in Paris, Illinois on May 18, 1927, the son of the late Charles Russell and Esther (nee Cameron) Graham. Ronald was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marilyn (nee Gilhousen) J. Graham of 50 years; and his beloved son, Jeffery M. Graham, and his son,...

Evelyn M. Fincham

Evelyn M. Fincham

Aug 18, 2019

Evelyn M. Fincham, 86, of Akron went home to be with the Lord on August 18, 2019. She was born in Mill Creek, West Virginia on April 7, 1933 to the late Jacob Riley and Phalie M. Lambert.Evelyn was a longtime member of the Church of God and most recently attended Lakeview Lighthouse Church. She loved her church and devoted...

David Charles Young

David Charles Young

Aug 17, 2019

David Charles Young, 48, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Summa Akron City Hospital. He was born on December 14, 1970, the son of Carolyn and Jon Young. He will be deeply missed by his mother; son Zack; sister Linda (Mike) Zaleski. David was a good citizen, who served his country, his community, and his family. In...

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