Obituaries
Charles Scott Dawson
Jul 22, 2019
Charles Scott Dawson, "Scott", age 64 of Akron, Ohio, died on July 22, 2019 at the Hospice Care Center. He was born on March 6, 1955 in Akron, the son of Clara Jean (nee Brown) of Akron, and the late Edward G. Dawson. Scott graduated from Central Hower High School in 1973. He was a carpenter and a "Jack of...
Jack E. Collins, Jr.
Jul 21, 2019
Jack E. Collins, Jr, 71, of Akron, passed away at home on Sunday, July 21, 2019. He was born in Clarksburg, WV on February 13, 1948 to the late Jack Collins Sr. and Wilma (Smith) Collins-Edwards.Jack graduated from Central High School in 1966 and served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, for which he was awarded a Purple...
Jeffrey W. Kuno
Jul 20, 2019
Jeffrey W. Kuno, 66 passed away unexpectedly on July 20, 2019. Born in Montevideo, MN to Wally and Hermoine Kuno, he resided in Kent, OH most of his adult life. He retired from the R. F. Cook Manufacturing Co after 30 years of service. Jeff enjoyed woodworking, fishing, hunting, camping and spending time with his family.Preceded in death by his...
Albert Anthony Prough
Jul 20, 2019
Albert Anthony Prough, 72, of Akron passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019, at his home. He was born on August 7, 1946, the son of Samuel and Anna {Harenchar} Prough, who preceded him in death.He is survived by his loving, life-long sparring partner Kathleen Prough; daughters Christine (Troy) Sovel and Denise (Aaron) Knight; grandchildren Cassandra, Meagan, Andrew, Jared, and...
Steven C. Henthorn
Jul 19, 2019
Steven C. Henthorn, 34, passed away unexpectedly July 19, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Akron to Craig and Lisa (Zuk) Henthorn, he was a lifelong area resident. Steven belonged to the Painters Local 841 and worked at Henthorn Painting. He enjoyed watching football (specifically the Dallas Cowboys), fishing, golf, camping, playing pool and spending time with his kids...
Jeffery Joseph Boden
Jul 18, 2019
Jeffery Joseph Boden, "Joe", age 42 of Akron, Ohio, died on July 18, 2019 at his home. He was born on June 28, 1977 in Akron, the son of Rose (nee Dula) Thompson and Jeffery L. Boden both of Akron. Joe was a self-employed mechanic. He enjoyed fishing and any outdoor activity, especially motor bikes.Other than his parents, survivors include...
Keith Edward Tackett
Jul 18, 2019
Keith Edward Tackett, 54, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on July 18, 2019. He was born in Akron on December 18, 1964. Keith served 26 years as a dedicated dock worker for UPS Freight. Keith was a loving and compassionate husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed gardening and loved sports, especially Baseball and Basketball. He spent many years coaching his...
Daimere B. Jackson
Jul 18, 2019
Daimere B. Jackson, 14, of Akron, passed away on July 18, 2019. He was born on August 30, 2004 in Barberton, Ohio. He attended Springfield High School.Daimere was a quiet, loving, caring and sweet young man who cared deeply for his family and friends, and caring for his grandma, Bonnie. He loved to ride his bike, dance, fish, and play...
Leland W. Fox
Jul 17, 2019
Leland W. "Lee" Fox, born October 14, 1948, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at the age of 70.Born in Akron, he was an area resident all his life. Lee was a Vietnam veteran, proudly serving with the 101st Airborne Division, and was awarded the Bronze Star and Army Commendation Medals. He was an avid fisherman who enjoyed his...
Theodore "Ted" Maxwell Galanis Jr.
Jul 16, 2019
Theodore "Ted" Maxwell Galanis Jr., 62, passed away peacefully at home on July 16, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. He was a loving husband, caring father & grandfather, and loyal friend. Ted enjoyed gardening, yard work, working on his trucks, and spending time with family and friends. He retired from Akrochem Corporation in 2016 after 37 years of...
Edward R. Rodgers
Jul 16, 2019
Edward R. "Ed" Rodgers, 81, passed away peacefully in his sleep July 16, 2019. Born in Akron to Roy and Velma Rodgers, he was a lifelong area resident. Ed retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. after 45 years of loyal service. He enjoyed going on Candle Coach bus tours, ice fishing, boating, hunting, and spending time with his...
Mary Parker Nyarko Moore
Jul 15, 2019
Mary Parker Nyarko Moore, 47, of Akron, passed away on July 15, 2019. She was born in Ghana on February 23, 1972 to Solomon and Elizabeth (Swatson) Nyarko. She was a longtime employee of Akron Public and Hudson Schools and a member of the West Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. She loved teaching the Bible as a full-time Pioneer. Mary was...
Anne L. Pack
Jul 15, 2019
Anne L. Pack, 82, passed on July 15, 2019 after a lengthy illness. She was born in Cool Ridge, West Virginia living most of her life in Wadsworth, Ohio and, upon retirement, she spent many years taking care of her mother and son in West Virginia. Anne enjoyed gardening, scrap booking, music and being involved in church.Anne is preceded in...
Kenneth Paul Horvath
Jul 14, 2019
Kenneth Paul Horvath, "Kenny", age 66 of Akron, Ohio, died on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Rose Lane Nursing Center in Massillon.He was born on January 30, 1953 in Barberton, Ohio, the son of the late James and Mary (nee Trpka) Horvath, Sr. Ken was an honorably discharged US Army veteran serving during peacetime. Kenny enjoyed playing his guitars, fishing...
Anthony (Tony) Petrasek
Jul 14, 2019
Anthony (Tony) Petrasek joined his beautiful son, Little Tony, along with his brothers and parents in heaven on July 14, 2019. Tony was a charismatic and strong, caring man who was both loved by many and gave his love to many. Tony believed that life was about creating wonderful memories. Tony was a proud Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Retiree...
Emma Jean Bowman
Jul 13, 2019
Emma Jean Bowman, 91, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 13, 2019. She departed peacefully with family and loved ones by her side. She was born in Gip, West Virginia on December 20, 1927 to the late Theodore and Olive Byard. Jean spent her career in banking and was a registered notary. She was a longtime...
Linda C. S. Sharkey
Jul 13, 2019
Linda C. S. Sharkey, 51, went home to be with the Lord on July 13, 2019 with her family by her side. Born in Fort Wayne, IN to Fahad and Nazeera Shaheen. She attended Purdue University, where she met her husband, Todd, and graduated with a degree in Dietetics. In 1993 they started their family and moved to Akron, OH....
Ronald Dean Hall
Jul 13, 2019
Ronald Dean Hall, "Ron" or "Ronnie", age 88 of Ravenna, Ohio, peacefully passed on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at his home.He was born on April 21, 1931 in Bethesda, Ohio, the son of the late Edward and Della (nee Wood) Hall. Ron was an Alliance Fireman for 29 years, retiring in 1981. Not only was he a firefighter but also...
Gladys Irene Reed
Jul 13, 2019
Gladys Irene Reed, 85, passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, July 13, 2019. She was born in Buckhannon, WV on January 30, 1934, the daughter of Lee E. and Garnetta {Poole} House. Gladys was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, William H. Reed, who passed away in 2017. Also preceding her in death...
Luann Scott
Jul 11, 2019
Luann Scott, 78, of Mogadore, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 11, 2019. She was born in Canton, Ohio on November 18, 1940, the daughter of Alfred F. and Wilma H. (Elvin) Sutherland. Luann was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Loris Jr. Scott "Scotty", her parents, and dogs Mindy, Clay, Jake, Cinder,...
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