Obituaries
Thomas Benjamin Sowers Jr.
Feb 24, 2019
Thomas Benjamin Sowers Jr., 95, of Tallmadge, passed away on February 24, 2019. He was born on March 1, 1923 in West Frankfort, IL to the late Thomas and Ruth Sowers. Tom proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and retired from Blue Cross/Blue Shield. He was a member of the Freemasons and the Shriners. His favorite...
Barbara Marie "Barb" Heabler
Feb 24, 2019
Barbara Marie "Barb" Heabler, 69, of Munroe Falls, passed away at her home on February 24, 2019. She was born in Steubenville, OH on July 16, 1949 to the late Thomas and Evelyn Barnes. Barb was devoted to her family, particularly her grandchildren. She helped raised all of them into the amazing adults that they are today. In her free...
Helen L. Mathia
Feb 24, 2019
Helen L. Mathia, 97, of Suffield, passed away on February 24, 2019. Helen was born on December 12, 1921 in Haniska, Czechoslovakia to the late Jan and Anna Lenhardt. Helen came to the United States at the age of 17 and began work as a housekeeper. She spent five years in night school learning English and gained her U.S. citizenship...
Geneva Hill
Feb 24, 2019
Geneva Hill, 86, got her wings on February 24, 2019. A longtime Akron resident, she was born on October 23, 1932 in Dublin, GA to late parents Hutcherson and Georgia Smith. Geneva enjoyed traveling, collecting bells, playing cards and feeding animals. She was the former owner of the House of Soulsville record store and also worked as a crossing guard...
Phyllis J. "Nan" Bainey (Nee Husted)
Feb 23, 2019
Phyllis J. Bainey, 80, passed away suddenly on February 23, 2019.She was born on October 11, 1938 and raised in West Decatur, PA. Phyllis attended Philipsburg Osceola High School graduating in 1956. As a proud majorette, she held a lifelong passion for her marching band. Marrying in 1957, she and her husband, Donald, later moved to Tallmadge, OH to raise...
Gasper Steve Tomcsik
Feb 23, 2019
Gasper Steve Tomcsik, "Gazi", age 56 of Akron, Ohio, died on February 23, 2019 at his home. He was born on August 15, 1962 in Barberton, Ohio, the son of Ruth (nee Vinson) Tomcsik of Akron and the late Istvan Tomcsik. Gasper was working for Arrow Senior Living as an STNA. He enjoyed going to concerts, throwing parties-especially Halloween parties,...
Anne L. Brillhart
Feb 23, 2019
Anne L. Brillhart, age 89, who was greatly loved by everyone passed away peacefully on February 23, 2019 at the Arbors of Stow Nursing Home in Stow, Ohio. She was born January 18, 1930, in Resaca, Georgia to the late Benjamin Timms and Emma Gallman. Anne was touched by the Lord early in life and found his Glory in all...
Traci Anne Peters
Feb 22, 2019
Traci A. Peters, 63, went to be with the Lord on February 22, 2019. She was born on September 2, 1955 in Warren, Ohio, but spent the majority of her life in the Akron area. She was a graduate of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. She attended St. Thomas School of nursing, where she began her career as a dedicated...
Scotty Robert Woods Jr.
Feb 22, 2019
Scotty Robert Woods, Jr., 50, of Tallmadge, passed away suddenly on February 22, 2019. He was born in Akron on July 12, 1968. Rob loved the outdoors and could often be found camping and fishing. An avid Cowboys fan, Rob considered Tony Romo to be his hero. He was a gifted handy man. He was always the first person to...
Joanne C. Bostic
Feb 22, 2019
Joanne C. Bostic, 81, of Akron, passed peacefully on February 22, 2019. She was born on October 13, 1937 in Akron to the late John and Ida Tomello. She was a very social person who enjoyed spending time with those she loved. She was a fan of the Cleveland Indians and enjoyed gambling. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother...
Heather L. Lord-Coffman
Feb 21, 2019
Heather L. Lord-Coffman, of Rootstown, born to E. Mellanee Lord and the late Raymond E. Lord, passed away at age 48 on February 21, 2019.Heather was the beloved wife of Brian Coffman. She is survived by her son, Adam B. Conley (Kassandra Schuster); daughter, Amanda Parrotta(Daniel, and children); sister, Michele Kline (Gary Hartman); nephew, Keith Kline (Olivia and children); longtime...
Pamela Hofmann
Feb 21, 2019
Pamela J. Hofmann, 65, passed away unexpectedly on February 21, 2019. Born in Des Moines, IA, she was a longtime resident of the Akron area. Pamela was employed with Gojo for 27 years. She will be dearly missed by her fiancé, Michael Meglen. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place. No services will be held at this time.
Cristie L. Estes
Feb 20, 2019
Cristie Estes, 60, of Stow, passed peacefully at home on February 20, 2019. She was born on January 7, 1959 in Gauley Bridge, West Virginia to Darrell and Mildred Strickland. She lived in North Carolina for several years before moving back home to Ohio. Cristie enjoyed watching TV (especially her soap operas), crafting, and spending time with her animals and...
Keith E. Dobbins
Feb 20, 2019
Keith E. Dobbins, 59, of Akron, passed away on February 20, 2019. He was born November 25, 1959 in Akron, Ohio to Rollin and Jean Dobbins.Keith graduated from Ellet High School in 1978. After graduating, he worked as a carpenter in California until 1980 when he joined the United States Air Force, serving until 1989. Keith worked numerous jobs within...
Blanche C. Mcmullen
Feb 20, 2019
Blanche C. McMullen, age 74, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2019 at Hickory Ridge Nursing Home in Akron, Ohio. She was born May 31, 1944, in Akron, to the late Ronald Jennings and Thelma (Ralston) Jennings.Blanche dedicated her life to making the people around her feel loved and wanted. She spent a great deal of time volunteering for churches...
Gary L. Cain
Feb 19, 2019
Gary L. Cain, 63, passed away at home surrounded by family on February 19, 2019. He was a very generous, kind-hearted person and enjoyed the simpler things in life. Gary was very caring, a loving father and a loyal friend.Gary was preceded in death by his father, Curtis L. Cain. He is survived by his mother, Jean L. Cain; children,...
Teresa A. Gordon
Feb 19, 2019
Teresa A. Gordon, age 78 of Ravenna, Ohio, died on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at her home. She was born on November 27, 1940 in Long Beach, California, the daughter of the late Andy and Helen (nee Glidewell) Riley.Teresa was a homemaker and she was an active member with her church, City of Refuge. She also enjoyed making ceramics and...
Rick Lee Sigman
Feb 19, 2019
Rick Lee Sigman, 51, of Tallmadge, born January 28, 1968, passed away on February 19, 2019 surrounded by his wife and sons. He is co-owner of Perfect Converter Company that has been in business for 18 years. Rick always loved his family, friends and lived life to the fullest. Whenever he was present you could guarantee he was going to...
Nelferd Don Hardway
Feb 19, 2019
Nelferd Don Hardway, "Wes" or "Don", age 85 of Akron, Ohio, died on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at his home. He was born on August 6, 1933 in Nicut, West Virginia, the son of the late Orville and Tressie Olive (nee Byard) Hardway. Mr. Hardway was an honorably discharged US Army veteran, serving during the Korean War. Don was a...
Gudrun Staehle
Feb 17, 2019
Gudrun Staehle, 79, died peacefully on February 17, 2019. She was born on April 29, 1939 in Berlin, Germany to Peter & Antonie Jung.Gudrun valued family above all. She loved opportunities to celebrate special occasions with those dearest to her – birthdays, anniversaries and especially Christmas. She reveled in nature and shared her love and knowledge of plants and animals...
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