Obituaries
Mildred Ann Zhender
Aug 8, 2019
Mildred Ann Zehnder, "Millie", age 72 of Tallmadge, Ohio, died on August 8, 2019 at The Colony Health Care Center. She was born on June 17, 1947 in Akron, the daughter of the late Dayle and Florence (nee Mackey) Zehnder Sr.Millie loved to play bingo, eat and make crafts with her friends and family. Millie worked at the Weaver Workshop...
David M. "Mike" Schaaf
Aug 8, 2019
David M. "Mike" Schaaf of Green, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at age 70 on Thursday, August 8, 2019. He was born September 17, 1948 to Floyd and Ellen Schaaf and was preceded in death by his parents and grandmother Jeanette Monahan. He is survived by his devoted partner in life, Dawn Tudor; brother, Richard L. (Maria) Schaaf, Sr.; sister, Dorothy...
Frances A. Conley
Aug 8, 2019
Frances A. Conley, 91, known to everyone as Jo, found her peace on August 8, 2019 after a long fight with Alzheimer's. Jo was born into 13 children, to Miles and Nora Coughenour in Smithfield, Pennsylvania on February 17, 1928, living there for the next 25 years. On March 4, 1950 she married Ronald "Bob" Conley Sr., moving from PA...
Cecil E. Hudson
Aug 8, 2019
Cecil Eugene Hudson, 81, of Akron, passed away on August 8, 2019, after a short battle with lung cancer. He was born on February 14, 1938 in Akron, Ohio to Robert Hudson Sr. and Ira Joe Carter Hudson. A graduate of East High School, Cecil served in the Ohio National Guard and the US Navy. He retired from B.F. Goodrich.An...
Ronald Lee Withrow Sr.
Aug 8, 2019
Ronald Lee Withrow Sr., "Ron", age 75, of Tallmadge, Ohio, died on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Akron City Hosptial. He was born on October 3, 1943 in Akron, the son of the late Earl John and Rita Veronica (nee Horning) Withrow.Ron was a 1962 graduate of Central High School. He was a welder by trade and worked and retired...
Phyllis L. Kurtz
Aug 8, 2019
Phyllis L. Kurtz, age 84 of North Canton, Ohio, died on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Pebble Creek Nursing Home, Akron.She was born on December 2, 1934 in Akron, the daughter of the late Stephen and Leah (nee Meyer) Stich. In her younger years she was a teacher, teaching primary students in the Springfield Local Schools. Mrs. Kurtz was a...
Beverly A. Carroll
Aug 7, 2019
In Loving MemoryBeverly A. Carroll passed away on August 7, 2019. She was born on April 29, 1933 in Akron, Ohio, where she lived for all her life. She worked for over 40 years at Ohio Edison. Beverly will be dearly missed by all her friends and family. Survivors include her son, Kevin Carroll and his wife, Terri; grandchildren, Jessica...
James Henry Daniels Sr.
Aug 6, 2019
James Henry Daniels Sr., 79, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on August 6, 2019. He was born in Edison, Georgia on April 15, 1940 to the late John and Carrie Daniels. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps and retired from Chrysler Corporation after 39 years of service. He attended Maranatha Bible Church. In his...
Randy E. Greathouse, Jr.
Aug 6, 2019
Randy E. Greathouse. Jr., 28, passed away unexpectedly August 6, 2019. Born in Akron, he was a lifelong area resident. Randy enjoyed video games, his job, animals, music and spending time with his friends and family. He was well known for his sense of humor, kind heart and his strong work ethic.Preceded in death by his grandpa, Zane Dick, Sr.,...
Evelyn E. Adelman
Aug 6, 2019
Evelyn E. "Ella" Adelman, 77, left this earth surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. She was born April 1, 1942 in Akron, the daughter of Robert & Evelyn {Erickson} Rowe. Just short of their 60th wedding anniversary, Mark & Ella were together as teenagers. From cruising the streets of Akron, to creating a home in Suffield, Ella...
Carol Lynn Barker
Aug 6, 2019
Carol Lynn Barker, "Lynnie", age 69 of Akron, Ohio, died on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at her home. She was born in Akron on January 2, 1950, the daughter of the late Elmer Grant and Wanda Dorothy (nee Myers) Lewis.Carol was an animal researcher for Akron City Hospital for 28 years, retiring in 2004. She enjoyed knitting and all kinds...
John H. Baker Iii
Aug 6, 2019
John "Johnny" H. Baker III, 72, of Lakemore, went home to be with the Lord on August 6, 2019 with his beloved wife at his side. He was born on December 25, 1946 in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from Springfield High School, and went on to serve in the US Airforce. He was a member of the Army Navy Club...
Alice M Worrell
Aug 5, 2019
Alice M Worrell, 80, passed away at her home on August 5, 2019.Per Alice's request there will be no calling hours or services, and cremation has taken place.She will be greatly missed and remembered daily.Care has been entrusted to Newcomer Funeral Home but please contact the family for Celebration of Life gathering.A special message can be left for the family...
Amelia E. Jump "Billie"
Aug 4, 2019
Amelia E. Jump "Billie", 90, of Akron, passed away on August 4, 2019. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 22, 1928 to the late Thomas and Mary Baumer. Billie devoted herself to raising her family. She was an excellent seamstress and made all her children's clothing. She was also a wonderful cook and took pride in hosting breakfast...
Martha Ann Wise
Aug 3, 2019
Martha Ann Wise, 79, passed away August 3, 2019 in Akron, OH. She was a lifelong resident of Rootstown, graduating from high school in 1958 and Kent State University in 1961. Martha was a schoolteacher for a short time before raising her family. Once her daughters were in school she became a substitute teacher in both the Ravenna and Rootstown...
Norma J. Burwell
Aug 2, 2019
Norma J. Burwell, 87, passed on August 2, 2019 at St. Luke's Community Retirement Center in North Canton. Born in Akron, she grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana before returning to Akron, her last residence being the Villas of Marian Park. Norma retired as both a waitress and home health aide. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church...
William K. Parker, Jr.
Aug 1, 2019
William K. Parker, Jr., "Bill", age 59 of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away, August 1, 2019, after a brief illness at Akron City Hospital. He was born on May 15, 1960 to the late William K. and Irene J. (nee Brandt) Parker, Sr.Bill was employed by West Point Market for 37 years, where he was loved by many customers. Bill...
Bryan Keith Williams
Jul 31, 2019
Bryan K. Williams, (Ty Dye Bryan), age 50, passed away unexpectedly on July 31, 2019 at his home. He will be sadly missed by his mother, Judith Lee and his brother, Mark Williams and a host of great friends. Burial will be held in Kentucky and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements has been...
Edwin C. Pierce
Jul 31, 2019
Attorney Edwin C. Pierce died July 31, 2019 from complications of Parkinson's and heart disease. Ed was born in Akron, Ohio. He attended Akron Buchtel High School, graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Forestry and then went on to get his law degree from Akron Law School. Ed loved his career as an attorney in Akron for...
Angela Nicole Sims
Jul 31, 2019
Angela Nicole Sims, 38, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, with her family by her side. She was born June 15, 1981 in Akron, the daughter of Gary and Carrie {Wallis} Sims. Angela was preceded in death by her grandparents, J.P. and Eleanor Sims, and grandfather Alvin Stake.She will be deeply missed by her...
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