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Constance S. "Connie" Lapham, 65, of Peninsula, passed away on April 16, 2024. She was born on September 9, 1958 to Dorothy "Dottie" {Harvey} Labay and the late Stephen Labay Sr.In addition to her father, Connie was preceded in death by her grandparents Robert and Nena Harvey and John Sr. and Pauline Labay; mother-in-law Sharon Lapham; special aunt Babe Davis;...
Donna M. Chancey, age 96, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on Monday April 15, 2024 with her loving family by her side. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was born on May 20, 1927 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to the late Lewis and Clara B. (Weaver) Learn. She was a member of...
Cheryl Sheinin, age 76, of Akron, passed away on Monday April 15, 2024. She was born in Akron on September 29, 1947 to the late Everett and Louise (Peters) Scott and graduated from Garfield High School. She worked in the finance department of the Akron Beacon Journal for 46 years. Cheryl was an animal lover and enjoyed traveling.She is survived...
Larry W. Peters, 82, of Akron, passed away on April 14, 2024. He was born on December 27, 1941 the son of the late Herbert Woodrow and Ora Mae Peters. Larry proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He retired from general Die Caster after 25 years of dedicated service. After retirement he worked at Mama Rosa's and then...
Raoul "RJ" Jean Fouquet III, age 50, of Mogadore passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024. He was born in Euclid on March 30, 1974, to Raoul and Wendy Fouquet. RJ lived in Georgia and Florida for 30 years. He returned to Ohio recently. RJ was a family man and especially loved playing video games with his son. He was...
Mari Cecelia Fox, 67, of Stow, unexpectedly passed away on April 13, 2024. Mari was born in Defiance, Ohio on November 6, 1956 and was raised in Akron by her parents, the late Robert and Violet Hale. Mari retired from Akron Children's Hospital after over 40 years as a radiologist. She was a woman of strong faith and love for...
Joann Byrd, 92, passed away on April 13, 2024. She was born on February 7, 1932 the daughter of the late Floyd and Nina Chase of Northhampton, Ohio. Joann enjoyed watching sports and animal shows. She was an artist and enjoyed crafts. Joann loved having her family around the dinner table and cooking her famous chicken n noodle soup with...
Gertrude J. "Jean" Welton, 96, passed away peacefully at home on April 13, 2024. Born in Waverly, OH to Maywood and Polly (Starnes) Owens, she resided in Mogadore, OH most of her adult life. She retired from the Fred W. Albrecht Company after 31 years of service. Jean belonged to the Red Hat Society as well as the Mogadore Merrymakers....
Frank P. Mushisky, 84, of Akron, passed away on April 13, 2024. He was born on March 20, 1940 to the late William and Margaret {Wohlwend} Mushisky. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his son Frank P. Mushisky II and granddaughter Nicole R. Radcliffe.Frank is survived by his loving daughters Michelle (Gregg) Samoly and Shannon...
David Arthur Otey, age 72, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on April 12, 2024 with his loving daughter Loren by his side. He was born in Akron on January 14, 1952 to the late Robert C. and Evelyn M. (Falasco) Otey, graduated from Walsh Jesuit High School and attended Kent State University. He had a career in sales and after...
Caroll Dawn Miklos, 77, passed on April 11, 2024. She was born September 6, 1946 to Wilma "Rae" Graf and Andy Miklos who preceded her in death as well as her step father Joseph Claytor. Caroll leaves behind her sister Niki (Ed) Scrivens; two daughters, Laura (Doug) Richardson and Michelle (Mike) Mackey; grandchildren, Christian Richardson, Paige Mackey, and Alexis Mackey;...
Laurie Denise Wright, 65, of Niles, passed away on April 11, 2024. She was born in Glen Burnie, MD on April 9, 1959 to Edwin Shaffer (d) and Kay (Mike) Embleton.In addition to her father, Laurie was preceded in death by her brother Jeff Shaffer and her father- and mother-in-law George and Gertrude Wright. Laurie is survived by her loving...
Danny Lloyd Donald Hailey Sr., born in Akron, Ohio November 30, 1950, passed away April 11, 2024.Preceded in death by father, Gene Randall Hailey; mother, Imogene I. Jones (Hailey); brothers, Randy and Gari; granddaughter, Danielle Smeal; and loving uncle, Don Moore.Married 58 years, Danny was a loving husband to his beautiful wife Priscilla Hailey; devoted father to son Danny Jr....
Steven Lee "Skeeter" Rickenbacker, 58, of Kent, passed away on April 10, 2024. He was born on December 30, 1965 to the late Ronald L. Rickebacker Sr. and Mary R. {Derck} Rickebacker.Steve is survived by his loving daughter Stephanie Rickenbacker; brother Ron (Melissa Peace) Rickenbacker Jr.; niece Catelynn Rickenbacker. Per Steve's wishes, cremation has taken place, and there will be...
Lynn A. Kendle Magrell, 70, passed away at home April 10, 2024 after a brief illness. Born in Canton, Ohio to Lawrence and Lucille (Weimer) Kendle, she resided in the Akron area for the past 20 years. Lynn enjoyed gardening, selling on Ebay and Marketplace, watching Judge Judy, having a nice cold Bud Light and spending time with her husband...
John "Bob" Robert Fuller, age 78, of Akron passed away on April 9, 2024. He was born on October 12, 1945, to the late George and Nell Fuller. He graduated from Garfield High School of Akron, class of 1963. Bob was a Vietnam Veteran in the U.S. Army where he served with the 504th Military Police Battalion. He was a...
Charles "Chuck" Hawkins, 72, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2024 at Falls Village Retirement Community. He was born on April 22, 1951 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He enjoyed sports, music, classic movies, bingo, trivia games and spicy foods. He is loved and will truly be missed. Chuck worked as a handyman for various different jobs. Chuck...
Arlene Lee Shape (Watson), age 87, passed away on April 8, 2024. She was born on November 15,1936 the daughter of the late George and Irene Watson. Arlene graduated with the class of 1955 from East High School. She married the love of her life Ronald Shape in 1956 and they enjoyed 67 years of marriage. Arlene worked part time...
David Eric Fletcher passed away on April 7th, 2024, at the age of 60, after bravely battling a rare and aggressive cancer for eight months. David faced his illness with courage and grace. He was born in Akron, Ohio on September 16th, 1963 to Carl and Joanne (Anderson) Fletcher.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his...
A service for local artist Art Krummel will be at 11 a.m. Saturday June 8 at the Newcomer funeral home, 131 N. Canton Road, Akron. Friends may call from 10:15 a.m.. There will be a breakfast/brunch following the service.Memorials are not necessary but may sent in Art's name to the Cuyahoga Valley Arts Center, 2131 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH...
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