Obituaries
Ronald R. Rollins
Dec 28, 2019
Ronald R. Rollins passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019. He joined his high school sweetheart and wife of 58 years, Sandra Gail Rollins (Burton), who passed away in November of 2019. Ron was a coin collector, Chevy enthusiast, retired rubber worker and an all-around wheeler and dealer. He is survived by his four children - daughters, Sheila (George) Rose, Lori...
Laura Anne Genevish
Dec 28, 2019
Laura Anne Genevish, age 35 of Akron passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 28, 2019. She was born on February 29, 1984. Laura was preceded in death by her grandma Helen Joseph.Left to cherish Laura's memory are her husband, Josh; children Samantha, Leighanne, Parker, and Savannah "Bunny"; four-legged fur baby, Pennie; mom Patti (John); sister Dee (David); brother Tony; grandparents...
Norma Jean Clark
Dec 28, 2019
Norma Jean (nee Edwards) Clark, 89, went home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2019 after a long illness. She helped anyone who needed her, and made sure all her girls had jewelry before she left. Mom worked at General Tire driving the lunch wagon for many years. She enjoyed all of her friends at Seven Stories, and...
James E. Davis Sr.
Dec 27, 2019
James "Jim" Edwin Davis Sr., 80, of Akron, Ohio passed away with his family by his side on Friday, December 27, 2019. Jim was born in Garrett, Pennsylvania & spent his life between Garrett and Akron. A cement mason by trade, he was a member of Plaster & Cement Mason Local 109 for more than 50 years and retired from...
Esther Louise Smith
Dec 26, 2019
Esther Louise Smith was born in Springfield, Ohio, on December 7, 1939. She passed away on December 26, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.Esther was an amazing woman who loved and served God with all of her heart. She and her husband, David, shared 64 years of marriage making memories together every moment. Some of those memories included traveling on...
Edward C. Brennan
Dec 26, 2019
Edward C. Brennan, born June 23, 1954, has passed on as of Thursday, December 26, 2019. His spirit slipped away peacefully and is guided on angels' wings to be with the heavenly eternal.Preceded in death by all our ancestors and, who he coined as the son-shine of our lives, Justin, Ed leaves to cherish, Glorified Maria (Vallelonga) and child Darren...
Steven D. Knight
Dec 26, 2019
Steven D. Knight, 41, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 26, 2019. He was born on August 3, 1978 in Akron.Left to cherish Steve's memory is fiancée, Linda Usner; children, Leslie Knight, Kaitlin Knight, and Kyle Knight (Tymber); granddaughters Delilah Skinner and Molly Peake; parents John and Elizabeth Knight; 2 brothers, Shawn (Ami) Knight, and Timothy...
Charles Eugene Dupert, Sr.
Dec 26, 2019
Charles Eugene Dupert, Sr., age 79 passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019 with his family by his side. He was born on September 8, 1940.Charles married the love of his life, Sue Moffit on February 20, 1961. Sue and their children Cathy (Tom) Millard, Deborah (Vito) Cilitti, Charles (Lizabeth) Dupert, Jr., and Robert Dupert; grandchildren Nathan, Jessica, Ashleigh, Victoria,...
Sandy Wierzbicki
Dec 26, 2019
Sandy Wierzbicki, 73, was called home suddenly on December 26, 2019 with her husband and sons by her side. She enjoyed spending time with family, annual trips to Florida and playing games. You could always find her at her grandkids events, their proudest supporter. Sandy is survived by husband of 52 years, John; sons, Stan (Holly) and Chuck (Eva); grandchildren,...
Heather A. Mitchell
Dec 26, 2019
Heather A. Mitchell, 45, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019 after a short illness. She was born in Akron on July 9, 1974 to Barbara (nee Witter) Mitchell of Akron and the late Ralph Mitchell. She was raised and lived in Akron and was a resident of Columbus for the past 9 years. Heather was passionate about...
Eddie Junior Kirk Jr.
Dec 25, 2019
Eddie Junior Kirk, Jr., age 41 of Akron, Ohio, died on December 25, 2019 at Akron General Hospital. He was born in Akron on August 22, 1978, the son of Eddie Junior Kirk, Sr. of Akron and Kim (nee Bolts) Kirk of Cleveland. Eddie enjoyed helping anyone that he could, he was respectful and had a great, loving heart. He...
Reva M. Fontana
Dec 25, 2019
Reva M. Fontana, 94, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 25, 2019. Born in Madisonville, Kentucky to Leon E. and Jewell R. (Oldham) Rudd, she lived in the Akron area most of her life. Reva enjoyed watching and listening to Dr. Charles Stanley, the Cathedral Quartet and the Gaithers. She also loved reading,...
Evelyn P. Michael (Prusak)
Dec 25, 2019
Evelyn P. Michael (Prusak), 82, passed away December 25, 2019 after a long illness. She was raised in Peninsula, OH and spent most of her life in the Akron area. Evelyn was a loving mother and grandmother. Together with her husband Bob, they ran the family business for over 50 years. She was preceded in death by her brother, Conrad....
Karen Lee {Briner} Mann
Dec 24, 2019
Karen Lee {Briner} Mann, age 75 of Mogadore passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. She was born on September 18, 1944, the daughter of Harold and Ruth {Bennett} Briner.Per her wishes, cremation has taken place, and there will be no services. Please check back in a few days for the full obituary.
Kevin G. Kline
Dec 24, 2019
Kevin G. Kline, 60, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 24, 2019. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially coaching his children's soccer teams, and golfing weekly with his father, uncle and close friends. Everybody around Kevin knew his smile and always enjoyed a good laugh with him. He retired from Local 219 as a...
James A. Knotts
Dec 22, 2019
James A. Knotts, 85, of Akron, passed away on December 22, 2019. He was born in Akron on April 7, 1934 to the late Ercle and Ethel Knotts. Jim proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He retired from General Tire and Summit County Jobs and Family Services. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
M. Donald Mcclusky
Dec 22, 2019
Martin Donald McClusky (Don) was born in Pittsburgh, PA on Dec 9, 1928. Noted throughout his life for his wisdom, integrity, and humor, he was a Westinghouse finalist and salutatorian of his high school class. Don attended Carnegie Mellon University (Carnegie Tech) on a Chemical Engineering scholarship. Always a person to expand his horizons, Don also took playwriting classes, where...
Lee Foss
Dec 22, 2019
Lee Foss, age 87 of Green, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019 with his family by his side. He was born on December 21, 1932.Lee was preceded in death by his wife Donna, sister Shirley, and his parents. Left to cherish Lee's legacy are his wife, Arlene; children Jim, DonnaJean (Dave), Dan (JimmyLee), Joy (Mark); step-children Gerry Lynn (Bob),...
Helen B. Stollings
Dec 21, 2019
Helen B. Stollings, age 87, of Stow, Ohio, died on December 21, 2019 at Akron City Hospital. She was born on October 6, 1932 in Logan, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Holly and Ruby (nee Morrison) Ward. Helen was a homemaker who enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren. Survivors include her children, Vickie (William) Sherlock, James Gregory (Kim)...
Richard Joseph Rodgers
Dec 20, 2019
Richard Joseph Rodgers, age 73, died at his home on December 20, 2019. Rick was a life-long Akron area resident and a 1964 graduate of John R. Buchtel High School. Rick worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber before joining the Akron Fire Department in 1972 where he eventually became a member of the first Akron Paramedic class and responded to...
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