Obituaries
Donna F. Kandes
Nov 28, 2019
Donna F. Kandes, 70, of New Franklin, passed away on November 28, 2019. She was born in Akron on October 7, 1949. Donna had a lovely singing voice and served as the choir director at St. Augustine Church in Barberton for many years. She loved to travel and took yearly cruises with a group of friends. Above all, Donna enjoyed...
James Curley
Nov 27, 2019
James T. Curley, 76, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019.James was born in Steinman, VA on August 25, 1943 to Robert and Bessie Curley. James retired from Chrysler after 42 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, playing Dominoes, and listening to jazz. He will be dearly missed by his friends and family.Preceding him in death...
Margaret Peters
Nov 27, 2019
Margaret "Marge" Peters, 88, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2019 at The Briarwood. Born in Shreveport, LA to Louis and Rosa (Testa) Delaney, she resided in the Akron area all of her adult life. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Tallmadge, Ohio. Marge enjoyed traveling, sewing, cooking, and gardening. Her greatest joy in...
Zachary Boatwright
Nov 26, 2019
In Loving Memory ofZachary T. Boatwright1991 - 2019Zachary T. Boatwright, 28, passed away November 26, 2019 and went for a long walk on the beach with God. Born in Barberton, Ohio to Christine (Severns) Boatwright and Thomas Boatwright. Zachary was a graduate of Garfield High School, class of 2010. GO RAMS!! Zachary played and enjoyed Football, Bowling, Fishing, Baseball, WWE...
Anthony Domenic Testa
Nov 26, 2019
Anthony Domenic Testa, 94 of Akron, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. He was born on June 21, 1925, the son of Domenic and Rose {Carano} Testa, who preceded him in death, along with his son, Mark Anthony. Anthony will be dearly missed by his wife, Frances; daughters Victoria (Wayne), Jeannie (Paul), Frances (Robert); son Stephen (Shirley); 12 grandchildren;...
Richard T. Hartley
Nov 26, 2019
Richard T. "Tom" Hartley, 72, of Akron, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 after a long illness. He was born to parents Harold and Ruth Hartley on June 25, 1947 in Akron. Tom enjoyed fishing, golfing and spending time with his family and friends, and he was an amazing grandfather. He stated he did the best he could, and...
Shirley Jane Bittinger
Nov 26, 2019
Shirley Jane Bittinger, 86, passed away November 26, 2019 surrounded by her family. Born in Barberton, Ohio to Bill and Ethel (Lowry) Simons, she was a lifelong area resident. Shirley belonged to the Arlington Church of the Nazarene and was the pianist for many years there. She enjoyed reading the Bible, playing hymns, singing songs, watching wildlife and enjoying all...
Dolores Ruth Siers
Nov 26, 2019
Dolores Ruth (nee Yerkey) Siers, 90, of Suffield passed away after a long illness on November 26, 2019.Dolores was born on February 25, 1929 to Fred and Hallie Mae Yerkey of Suffield, Ohio. She was a long time member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Dolores also enjoyed reading, playing bingo and the lottery, traveling, and spending time with...
Ronald Lee Goff
Nov 25, 2019
Captain Ronald Lee Goff, born August 28, 1950 in Parkersburg, WV to Ersel David and Vivian Hardman Goff, passed away peacefully on November 25, with his partner Nan and son Tyler by his side. Over his 69 years, Ron bore many names: Ronnie, Ron, Cpt. Ron, honey, and Dad. In his career, Ron was a soldier in the Ohio National...
Freda Marie Riemenschneider
Nov 25, 2019
Freda Marie Riemenschneider, age 81, of Rootstown, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2019. Freda was born in Rootstown, Ohio on December 17, 1937 to her late parents, Ralph and Flora (nee Fox) Riemenschneider.She graduated from Rootstown High School and lived in Rootstown all her life. She worked for Oak Rubber Company and Giant Eagle in Rootstown in the bakery....
Janet R. Chalmers
Nov 25, 2019
Janet R. Chalmers, 86, of Akron, passed away on November 25, 2019. She was born in Somerset, Pennsylvania on July 19, 1933 to the late Joseph and Edna Bertoldi. Janet spent many years helping her family at their store and bar in Brady Lake. In her youth, she also had a stint as a female wrestler at the Akron Armory....
William Garfield Tucker Jr.
Nov 24, 2019
William Garfield Tucker Jr.Billy, age 59, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on November 24, 2019.Billy was born and raised in Akron, Ohio where he resided until his passing. He graduated from Buchtel High School and was employed by Stankovic Transport as an over the road truck driver, a career he truly loved as it was his dream to...
Rickey Poe
Nov 24, 2019
Rickey Poe, age 59 of Cambridge, Ohio, entered Heaven with his loving family by his side on November 24, 2019 at 12:14 PM. He was born on September 21, 1960 in Akron, the son of the late Elbert and Elouise (nee Pauley) Poe.Rickey was a hustler like no other. He enjoyed fishing, camping, family and grandchildren. Rickey and Kim took...
Patricia L. Monstrom
Nov 24, 2019
Patricia L. "Pat" Monstrom, 81, passed away November 24, 2019. Born in Akron, Ohio to Leo and Minerva (Murgatroyd) Murphy, she was a lifelong area resident. Pat enjoyed working with the mentally disabled, finding hidden gems at thrift stores, helping others and spending time with her family.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Andrew;...
Rita M. Sommerfeldt
Nov 24, 2019
Rita M. Sommerfeldt, 90, passed away on Sunday November 24, 2019 surrounded by her precious family. She was born on November 17, 1929 in Doylestown, Ohio. She lived most of her life in Suffield, Ohio.Rita was preceded in death by her high school sweetheart and husband of 42 years, Jack Sommerfeldt; parents, Raymond and Helen Rech; sister and brother-in-law, Virginia...
David Matthew Swaino
Nov 23, 2019
David Matthew Swaino, 54, of Portage Lakes, was called Home to be with the Lord on November, 23, 2019. David was born in Barberton, Ohio on April, 11, 1965. He was a very hard worker and employed at the Akron Beacon Journal for over 20 years. David was preceded in death by his father, Matthew Swaino; mother, Carolyn Munn; wife...
Doyle E. Hilton
Nov 23, 2019
Doyle E. Hilton, 91 of Akron passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Chapel Hill Community in Canal Fulton. He was born on November 21, 1928, the son of William and Ovella Hilton. Doyle married his sweetheart, Naomi Crist on June 26, 1948, and enjoyed 67 years of marriage together before her passing in 2015. Also preceding Doyle were...
George Wood Iii
Nov 22, 2019
George Wood III, 53, passed away on November 22, 2019 after a two-year battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his mother, Rosemary Lorkowski, and father, George Wood Jr. George is survived by his wife, Kimberly White; daughter, Kathryn (Kevin) Davis; his pride and joy, granddaughter, Payton Davis; brother, Thomas Wood; sister, Andrea Wood; and step-father, Ken Lorkowski....
Kathleen C. Price
Nov 21, 2019
Kathleen C. Price, "Kay", age 84, of Akron, Ohio, died on November 21, 2019 at Barberton Citizen's Hospital. She was born in Akron on February 25, 1935, the daughter of the late Joseph Leo and Clara (nee Tobergte) Stith.Kay was a 1954 graduate of St. Mary High School. She also graduated beauty college. Kay was also a home health care...
Rose M. Westfall
Nov 21, 2019
Rose M. Westfall, 77, of Mogadore, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019. Rose was born on September 13, 1942 to parents Herman and Frances Sonneberger, in Akron, OH. Rose was a library clerk at Mogadore Elementary School for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her beloved family, friends, loved reading books and had a passion for animals. Preceding her...
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