Obituaries
Samantha Sue Greathouse
Jun 25, 2019
Samantha Sue Greathouse, age 31 of Wadsworth, Ohio, died on June 25, 2019 at her home. She was born in Barberton, Ohio on June 1, 1988, the daughter of Michael R. Greathouse, Sr. and Tammy (nee Osborne) and Christopher Surrarrer all of Akron, Ohio. Samantha was a homemaker who enjoyed car racing, she loved fast pitch softball, basketball, and she...
Tyler Edward Jagiela
Jun 24, 2019
Tyler Edward Jagiela, 23, passed away unexpectedly in a motorcycle accident on Monday, June 24, 2019. He was born on September 14, 1995, the son of Joseph and Patti {Fridley} Jagiela. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and brother Brian Jagiela. Tyler will be deeply missed by his parents, sister Molly Jagiela, brother Nicholas Jagiela, girlfriend Sabrina Palmer,...
Patricia A. Holcomb
Jun 24, 2019
Patricia A. Holcomb, 83, of Akron, OH went home to be with the Lord on June 24, 2019. Born on August 1, 1935 in Rockwood, PA, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Edna (Bittner) Romesberg. She was preceded in death by James L. "Jack" Holcomb, her loving husband of 50 years; their daughter, Deborah Louise; and brother,...
Linda L. Scott
Jun 24, 2019
Linda L. Scott, age 74, of Akron, Ohio, died on Monday, June 24, 2019 at the Hospice Care Center. She was born on January 3, 1945 in Alliance, Ohio, the daughter of the late Harold and Lucille (nee Strong) Buck. Linda was most known for her gardening; she also was the "neighborhood mom"-she had many sons and daughters. Linda loved...
Margaret Rose Mcconnell
Jun 23, 2019
Margaret "Maggie" R. McConnell, 32, passed away on June 23, 2019 after a long illness. Maggie was born on March 25, 1987 in Grove City, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Ellet High School, and continued her education at Akron University and Tri-C. She graduated on the Dean's List with a bachelor's degree in Business and Finance.Maggie was incredibly family oriented and...
Carol J. Moore
Jun 21, 2019
Carol J. Moore, 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family following a brief illness on June 21, 2019. She was the youngest of five children born on April 24, 1954 to George and Rosa Lee (Armstrong) Headrick, who preceded her in death.Carol was devoted to caring for her family. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Karl...
Jacquelyn Rhodes
Jun 21, 2019
Jacquelyn Rhodes, "Jackie", age 75 of Akron, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2019. She was born on July 14, 1943 in Atlanta, Georgia, the daughter to the late George and Antoinette (nee Sanford) Green. Jackie graduated from Akron North High School in 1960, she went on to further her education, attending Akron University and Cleveland State University and obtained...
Samuel Anthony Williams, Sr.
Jun 21, 2019
Samuel Anthony Williams, Sr., "Sam", age 70 of Akron, Ohio, died on June 21, 2019 at his home. He was born on August 15, 1948 in Compton, California, the son of the late Russell Arthur and Marion (nee Tomsello) Williams. Sam enjoyed car shows and especially classic cars. He was a big music buff. Sam owned and operated Sam's Towing...
Delores Olivia Shaw
Jun 20, 2019
DELORES SHAW, daughter of the late Samuel "Sam" and Eva (nee Ransom) Shaw, was born on January 27, 1953, in Cleveland. She was called home on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Pearlview Care Center in Brunswick.She confessed to Christ at an early age. She graduated from John Adams High School with a passion for sewing. She developed a passion for...
Maureen A. Whitlock
Jun 20, 2019
Maureen A. Whitlock, 71, went home to be with the Lord on June 20, 2019. She was born and raised in Centralia, PA. Maureen moved to Akron when she was 20 years old where she attended the University of Akron. She was an x-ray technician for over 30 years. Maureen enjoyed many smile filled years raising her children and spending...
David L. Rowles
Jun 20, 2019
David L. Rowles, 75, son and dedicated caretaker of Robert and Violet Rowles of Akron, OH, and brother of Margret "Peg" Johnston and Dr. Donald Rowles (Marcia), passed away on June 20. He was the beloved, sweet father of three daughters, Pamela McCauley (Rodney), Deborah Orostin (Mark, and Carrie Pierce (Michael), and nine grandchildren, Tara, Austin, Meghan, Ryan, Dylan, Chas,...
Katie Wohlfarth
Jun 19, 2019
Katie Wohlfarth, 68, of Akron, passed away on June 19, 2019. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 14, 1950 to the late Phillip and Dorothy Wohlfarth. Katie graduated from Thiel College and relocated to Akron where she has resided for over 30 years. As a child, Katie loved visiting auctions and garage sales. This led to her lifelong...
Henri Safi
Jun 19, 2019
Henri Safi, age 86 of Uniontown, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on June 19, 2019 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 28, 1932 in Beruit, Lebanon, the son of the late Hannah and Marie (nee Cheirah) Safi. Henri immigrated to this country in 1957 and fulfilled his dream of becoming an American...
Cheryl Ann Mccurry
Jun 18, 2019
Cheryl Ann McCurry, 63, passed away unexpectedly on June 18, 2019. Born in Pittsburgh, PA she resided in Streetsboro, OH the past 30 years. Cheryl graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Degree in Nursing, recently retiring as an RN at North Coast Behavioral Healthcare. She enjoyed reading, playing dominos (cheating), fishing with her husband, cloud watching, gardening, canning,...
Beverly Jean Zook
Jun 16, 2019
Beverly Jean Zook, "Bev", age 71 of Akron, Ohio died on June 16, 2019 at Bath Manor.She was born on May 29, 1948 in Akron, the daughter of the late Albert and Alma (nee Miller) Sasko. Bev was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing, cooking, and playing poker. Her greatest joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren. Survivors include...
David O. Burdette
Jun 16, 2019
David O. Burdette, 82, went home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2019. A longtime Akron resident, he was born in Ripley, WV on March 19, 1937. David loved spending time with family, especially his grandchildren, and the love of his life, Betty. He was a veteran of the US Navy.David was preceded in death by his loving...
Mary Kennedy
Jun 15, 2019
Mary Kennedy, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away June 15, 2019 at Bath Creek Estates. Mary was an Akron area resident for most of her life and she enjoyed solving crossword puzzles, playing bingo and going to the casino.Preceded in death by husband, Edward and son, Edward, Jr., she will be sadly missed by son, Ralph (Sandy); grandchildren, David,...
John Rawdon
Jun 15, 2019
John Rawdon, 93, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ June 15, 2019 surrounded by his family. Born in Akron on August 18, 1925 to Ira and Bertha (Whiteside) Rawdon, he was a lifelong resident. John was a U. S. Navy Veteran, serving in the Seabees during WWII. He worked at Goodyear Aerospace and later retired...
Jacqueline Mary Sines
Jun 14, 2019
Jacqueline Mary Sines, 90, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019, with her loving family around her. She was born January 19, 1929, the daughter of Ben and Alice {Mudd} Thompson. Jackie married Harry Sines on December 1, 1950, who passed away previously. Also preceding her in death were her parents, brothers Ben and Tom Thompson, and sister Jane Winland. She...
Paul J. Tomaiko
Jun 13, 2019
Paul J. Tomaiko, 77, of Akron, passed away on June 13, 2019. He was born in Akron on January 17, 1942 to the late Paul and Kathreen Tomaiko. Paul worked for Firestone for many years and eventually retired from Acme. He was a life member of the NRA and Ducks Unlimited. He loved hunting, fishing, and relaxing with a cold...
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