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Edith Dolores Bell
Aug 16, 2019
Edith Delores {Laney} Bell, 89, went home to be with her loving savior on August 16, 2019. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Willard, loving mother Rose and father Louis, brothers Donald (killed in action), Louis Junior and Richard. All three of her brothers served our country and to this day we remain proud of them. Sisters,...
James R. Pinney
Aug 16, 2019
James R. Pinney, 87, of Akron, passed away at his residence on August 16, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was raised in New Marshfield, Ohio and graduated from Waterloo High School. He played as a pitcher in baseball. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Throughout his life, Jim enjoyed riding his motorcycle and traveling...
James M. Whitmer
Aug 15, 2019
James M. "Jim" Whitmer, 76, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019, with his family and friends by his side. He was born on November 18, 1942, the son of James M. and Dolly. E. {Fresh} Whitmer, who preceded him in death, along with his sister, Judy (Tony) Agnello. Jim will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 29...
Kathryn Mckeever-Bevington
Aug 15, 2019
Kathryn "Grandma KK" McKeever-BevingtonThose family members now by her side in heaven include her sister Mary (Bill) Hill, her brother Ed (Mary) Maher, grandson Robby Plogger, great-granddaughter Jori Howley and great-grandson Ayden McKeever.KK was surrounded in love by her surviving family brother Ken (Pat) Maher. Her sons Sam (Arlene), Tom (Carol) McKeever of Florida, caregiving daughter Margie (Harold) Thomas, and...
Horace G. Dyser, Jr.
Aug 15, 2019
Horace G. Dyser, Jr., 92, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 15, 2019. He was born on February 10, 1927 in Akron to Horace, Sr. and Gladys (Fitch) Dyser. Horace grew up in Lakemore, Ohio and graduated from Springfield High School, where he was a highly scouted LHP, holding many school baseball records. After high school Horace...
Terry Charles Neubert
Aug 15, 2019
Terry Charles Neubert, age 80 of Munroe Falls, Ohio, died on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Mulberry Assisted Living. He was born on December 13, 1938 in Akron, the son of the late Charles Wendell and Ruth Eileen (nee Denman) Neubert.Terry was a 1956 graduate of North High School, where he lettered in Rifle and also played the coronet in...
Donna Rose Phelps
Aug 14, 2019
Donna Rose Phelps, 80, of Akron, passed away on August 14, 2019. Donna was born in Medina on September 11, 1938 to the late Lawrence and Marie Kennedy. Donna retired from St. Thomas Hospital. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Akron for 46 years and Cypress Lake Presbyterian Church in Florida. Donna enjoyed spending time with family...
Ethel L. Potts
Aug 14, 2019
Ethel L. Potts, "Nanny", age 75 of Akron, Ohio, died on August 14, 2019 at Briarwood Nursing Center. She was born on May 9, 1944 in Akron, the daughter of the late Frederick and Ruth Louise (nee Clever) Kutscher. Ethel liked to play volleyball, make latch hook rugs and bake. She loved going to church, however, her greatest joy was...
Paul L. Pratt
Aug 14, 2019
Paul L. Pratt, 75, of Akron, passed away on August 14, 2019 after a long history of illness.He was preceded in death by sisters, Sandra Riddel and Kathleen Norman.Paul is survived by his daughters, Laura Pratt, Gina Pratt (Therese), Roseann Pratt; mother, Helen Lesniak; sister, Patricia (Dan) Rafferty; grandchildren, Ryan Pratt (Katie), Shayna Pratt, and Chelsea Pratt; great-grandson, D.J.; nephews,...
Robert A. Archer
Aug 13, 2019
Robert A. Archer, 46, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on August 13, 2019. Bob was born on January 11, 1973 in Akron and grew up in Cuyahoga Falls. He was a 1991 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School where he took great pride in being part of the Marching Band.Bob worked at Sterling Jewelers and General Nutrition Center before leaving...
Dennis Robert Galleher Jr.
Aug 13, 2019
With deepest sorrow, Dennis Robert Galleher Jr., age 55, our beloved son, brother, family member and friend, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019.Denny was born September 10, 1963 in Akron and resided in Ravenna.God must have needed a DJ.Denny loved music, especially the oldies but goodies. He had many talents from playing the piano, organ, clarinet and cello to...
Patricia Jo Vargo Mcverry
Aug 12, 2019
Patricia Jo Vargo McVerry, 82, passed away August 12, 2019. Born in Akron, Ohio to Roy and Delores (Mahoney) Unger, Pat worked as Human Resource Director at Akron General Medical Center for many years. She then moved to North Carolina, where she retired working as Human Resource Director for Greer Pharmaceuticals. She loved golf, shopping, travel, making clothes for her...
Hollie A. Sloan
Aug 12, 2019
Hollie A. Sloan, 47, of Brimfield, passed away peacefully at her home on August 12, 2019. She was born in Akron, Ohio on August 20, 1971. She graduated from Lake High School in 1989. She was very involved in Field Schools Youth sports, serving as secretary of Youth Football and the scorekeeper for softball teams. She was an avid Alabama...
Felicia Renee Hammond
Aug 12, 2019
Felicia Renee "Phillie" Hammond, 32, passed away unexpectedly on August, 12, 2019. Born in Akron, she was a lifelong area resident. Felicia was a sociable person who enjoyed spending time at the beach with her children, coaching her sons' soccer teams, crafting, cooking and being surrounded by loved ones.Preceded in death by grandparents, Patrick and JoAnne Glenn, Millard Knowles; aunt,...
Albert W. Ball Jr.
Aug 12, 2019
Albert W. Ball, Jr., "Bud", age 71, left this earth surrounded by his family, friends and loved ones on Monday, August 12, 2019, at his home. He was born on June 29, 1948, the son of Albert W. and Ruth S. {Stueber} Ball, Sr., who preceded him in death. Also preceding Bud were his sister, Bev Lupton, and his grandson,...
Fredrick Schromm, Jr.
Aug 11, 2019
Fredrick Schromm, Jr. passed away peacefully August 11, 2019 with his loving family by his side.Fred is survived by his wife, Henrietta; son, Daniel (Denise) Recob; daughters, Cynthia (Bryan) Inscoe, Sandra Schromm; 'favorite' grandson, Alexander Posten; and brother, Larry (Sherry) Schromm. Fred is also survived by extended family, daughters, Tamara (Bruce) Barnjum, Sandra (Frank) Toth; grandchildren, Joe McCoy, Blake (Megan)...
Victor Bibby
Aug 10, 2019
Victor Bibby, 95, lifelong resident of Ellet, Ohio, an Akron fireman, bricklayer, and Navy veteran, died on August 10, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 34 years,Loretta Bibby(Devenny), a son David (Mary) Bibby of Hartville, Ohio, and daughter, Cheryl (Stephen) Kegg of Chapel Hill, North Carolina as well as six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren along with his daughter-in-law...
Carolina Brumbaugh
Aug 9, 2019
Carolina Brumbaugh passed away August 9, 2019. She was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. Carolina enjoyed quilting, crafting and spending time with her large family. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Robert Brumbaugh; parents, Thomas and Mary Cardoni; siblings, Philip, Louis, Joseph, John, Ange, and Carmela. Carolina is survived by her brother,...
Lucille W. Douglas
Aug 9, 2019
Lucille W. Douglas, 96,of Tallmadge, went peacefully to her Savior, 8/9/2019. She was born 1/24/1923 in Scottsville, KY to parents F.A. and Effie Wilson. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Huel, son Mark, 5 sisters and 2 brothers.She is survived by sons Michael (Christina) of Tallmadge, Henry (Pam) of Mogadore, Matthew of Uniontown, Morgan (Joni) of Akron....
Jaquelyn Amelia Toney
Aug 9, 2019
Jacquelyn Amelia "Jacque" Toney, 81, passed away unexpectedly at her home on August 9, 2019. She was born on August 2, 1938, the daughter of Miguel Ayala and Maude {Nash} Ayala. Jaque was preceded in death by Ralph Charles Croghan, Willis Toney and son Russell Croghan.Jacque will be dearly missed by her daughter and best friend Paula Croghan; grandson Phillip...
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