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Sharon Mae Alvarez

Sharon Mae Alvarez

Mar 12, 2019

Sharon Mae Alvarez, "Sherry", passed away peacefully on March 12, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Sherry is survived by her beloved husband, Don of 32 wonderful years. She and Don enjoyed watching all sports together, especially all the Cleveland Teams and The Ohio State Buckeyes.Sherry is also survived by her dear sister, her best friend, and bingo partner, Joyce...

Ruth Ann White (Nee Banks)

Ruth Ann White (Nee Banks)

Mar 9, 2019

Ruth Ann White (nee Banks), 58, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on March 9, 2019. She was born in Michigan on November 12, 1960 to the late Leon Williams and Mary Alice Banks. She was known as Tootsie to those that knew and loved her. Tootsie devoted her time to family and caring for others. She...

William W. Mcintyre

William W. Mcintyre

Mar 9, 2019

William "Pops" W. McIntyre, 87, of Akron, passed away suddenly surrounded by his family on March 9, 2019.Pops was born on March 27, 1931 in Akron, Ohio. He proudly served in the US Army from 1948 until 1951. His basic training took place in Fort Knox, Kentucky. He served with the 7th division-17th infantry regiment, and for 18 of those...

Robert L. Clark Jr.

Robert L. Clark Jr.

Mar 9, 2019

Robert L. Clark Jr., 61, of Stow, passed away on March 9, 2019. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 19, 1957. Bob will always be remembered for his great sense of humor. He loved working on cars, NASCAR, baseball, and watching Hee Haw and the Mollie B Polka Party. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother and...

Peggy Marie Kaminski

Peggy Marie Kaminski

Mar 9, 2019

Peg's spirit left this world on March 09, 2019 after a 4 year battle with cancer. Peg was born on May 20, 1950 in Akron, Ohio to John Sniderhan & Virginia (Lange) Sniderhan. She was the oldest of five siblings. She moved with her family to southern California at an early age because of her mother's health. After the death...

Dorothy Marie Harshbarger

Dorothy Marie Harshbarger

Mar 9, 2019

Dorothy Marie (Mayhew) Harshbarger, 84, went to be with her Lord on March 9, 2019. She was born to Lizzie (Bittinger) Mayhew and Patrick Ryan Mayhew on February 18, 1935 in Swanton, MD. She was a loving, kind, and generous person to all. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Leon Harshbarger Sr.; two sisters and four brothers....

Jeffrey E. Parsons

Jeffrey E. Parsons

Mar 8, 2019

Jeffrey E. Parsons, 56, born December 1, 1962, passed away on March 8, 2019. Jeff is survived by his loving parents, Robert E. Parsons I and Barbara Parsons; brother, Timothy Parsons and niece, Jessica Parsons; children, Jeffrey R Parsons, Robert E. Parsons II, Britney Parsons, Joey Parsons, and Carmia Parsons; granddaughter, River Overly-Parsons. He was preceded in death by his...

Joyce Neitz

Joyce Neitz

Mar 8, 2019

After 30 years of battling cardiovascular disease, Joyce Neitz, 68, is finally at peace and not suffering anymore. Friday March 8, 2019, Joyce passed away surrounded by family and friends. She was an accomplished photographer and enjoyed traveling. Joyce loved spending time with her grandchildren, shopping and cooking dinner. She was a huge LeBron fan attending many games. Joyce retired...

Leroy "Lee" Meloy Jr.

Leroy "Lee" Meloy Jr.

Mar 7, 2019

Leroy "Lee" Meloy Jr., 66, of Brimfield, passed away March 7, 2019. He was a loyal caring husband, a great father and a kind and courteous man who enjoyed nature and hunting the hills of West Virginia, and riding motorcycles with family and friends. Leroy was preceded in death by parents, Leroy Sr. and Betty Meloy, and sister, Georgia. He...

Melvin R.(Tom) Anderson Sr.

Melvin R.(Tom) Anderson Sr.

Mar 7, 2019

On March 7, 2019, we lost the kindest, loving, most inspirational man. We were incredibly blessed to have him for 95 1/2 wonderful years. His wisdom, guidance, and love has forever impacted many, many lives. He brought laughter and happiness to everyone who met him. A proud veteran of the United States Army, Tom served during World War II from...

Francis A. Santee

Francis A. Santee

Mar 7, 2019

Francis A. Santee, 88, went home to be with the Lord on March 7, 2019 after a brief illness. He worked at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. from 1970-1996 as a finish carpenter and also built many houses in the area. Francis loved singing and sang with many gospel groups throughout his lifetime. He was greatly loved and will be...

Misty L. Noble

Misty L. Noble

Mar 6, 2019

Misty L. Noble, 41, of Lakemore, passed away on March 6, 2019 after a lengthy illness.Misty was born on August 8, 1977 in Akron, Ohio. She attended Akron East High School. Misty enjoyed crocheting, doing word puzzles on the computer, and she loved butterflies.Misty was preceded in death by her father, William Pullin; her grandparents, Mary and Carol Bennett, Wilda...

Florence Miriam Benson

Florence Miriam Benson

Mar 6, 2019

Florence Miriam Benson, "Miriam" (mom hated the name Florence), age 95, of Brimfield Township, Ohio died on March 6, 2019, Ash Wednesday, at her home. She was born on June 1, 1923 in Akron, the daughter of the late Howard and Florence Clementz.She met her husband while she was a cheerleader and he was a basketball player at Central High...

Mildred Fetters

Mildred Fetters

Mar 5, 2019

Mildred Fetters, 89, went home to be with the Lord on March 5, 2019 after a brief illness. A resident of Kent, she was born in Canton on January 8, 1930. Mildred was an avid Cavs, Browns and Indians fan. She was a stay-at-home mom, a realtor in the Kent area for many years and a longtime member of The...

Alan Paul Allman

Alan Paul Allman

Mar 4, 2019

Alan P. Allman, 28, of Akron, passed away on March 4, 2019 after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma.Alan was born on September 20, 1990 in Akron, Ohio. Growing up, he was a dedicated boy scout. He attended Ellet High School. Alan had a larger than life personality and a big heart. He was a talented artist and musician. He...

Jeannie A. Doherty

Jeannie A. Doherty

Mar 4, 2019

8/15/1955 - 3/4/2019Jean A. Doherty, 63, of Bath, Ohio, died on March 4, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Doherty; parents, Charles O. Hoffman and Jean Y. Stafford; stepfather Stephen C. Burrall; brother-in-law Ted Swain, and long-time companion Tom Whittle. She is survived by her siblings Cheryl Swain, Michael Burrall (Kim) and Laura Smith. Cremation has...

Raymond H. Flegal

Raymond H. Flegal

Mar 4, 2019

Raymond "Ray" H. Flegal, 73, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on March 4, 2019. Ray graduated from East High School in 1963. Following graduation, he joined the US Navy where he was proud to serve his country. Ray worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber in the research division for 33 years before retiring. He was a...

Lorin J. Wagner

Lorin J. Wagner

Mar 3, 2019

Lorin J. Wagner, 72, passed away suddenly on March 3, 2019. He was a retired police officer, a proud Navy veteran and a longtime Scouter. Lorin was preceded in death by his father, David Wagner; mother, Evelyn (Felver) Wagner; step-mother, Twyla Wagner; son, Robert W. Wagner; and brothers, Tim and David Wagner. He is survived by son, Lorin E. Wagner;...

Leilani M. Mingo

Leilani M. Mingo

Mar 3, 2019

LeiLani M. Mingo, born June 26, 2017 in Mansfield, Texas, passed peacefully at Akron Children's Hospital in Akron, Ohio on March 3, 2019 at the age of 20 months. She was preceded in death by her grandparent, Carrie M. Mingo-Gaines, who recently passed on February 28, 2019.Survivors include parents, Delvon Mingo and Dominique Dear-Mingo; Grandparents, Denise Mingo, Leslie Ingol, Patrice...

Mildred June Wagner

Mildred June Wagner

Mar 2, 2019

Mildred June (Shook) Wagner, age 87, departed this life on March 2, 2019 with her loving family by her side.She was born in Akron, Ohio on June 23, 1931. She graduated from Cuyahoga High School in 1950.She was a dancer for 50 years, originally instructed as a child through Charles Boyd Studios. In her Late 60's she formed her own...

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