Obituaries
Terry Charles Weiland
Feb 8, 2019
Terry Charles Weiland, age 75 of Akron, Ohio, died unexpectedly on Friday, February 8, 2019 at his home. He was born on July 23, 1943 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, the son of the late Gilbert Charles and Edith (nee Cole) Weiland.Terry was a supervisor for Cummins Diesel and also Reiter Dairy. He enjoyed trap shooting and working on his vehicles....
Lilly Ruth Wilson
Feb 6, 2019
Lilly Ruth Wilson was born on July 11, 1916 in Eufaula, Alabama to Ella and Silas Morton. She was the youngest of 4 children which included Julia, Lindy and Washington Morton. In 1935, she moved from Eufaula to Hartford, Connecticut where she met and wed Mr. Cleveland Hargrove (deceased) where they remained for many years. To this union was born...
Dorothy L. Alexander
Feb 6, 2019
Dorothy L. Alexander, 88, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2019. She was born in Tallmadge, graduated from Tallmadge HS in 1948 and was a longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls. Dorothy retired from Lawson Milk Company after many years of service. She enjoyed sewing, home improvement projects and jigsaw puzzles. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51...
Jesse James Williamson Jr.
Feb 6, 2019
Jesse James Williamson Jr., passed away on February 6, 2019. He was born on November 20, 1938 in Montgomery, Alabama. He was educated in the Akron Public School System, graduating from Hower Vocational High School. While attending Hower, he mastered the trade mechanical drafting, earned the Manhood Award, and graduated third in his class. He also received several awards in...
Vernon L. Leasure
Feb 6, 2019
Vernon L. Leasure, age 96 of Mogadore, Ohio, died on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Akron City Hospital, his skilled hands and compassionate heart are now at rest. He was born on September 28, 1922 in Caldwell, Ohio, the son of the late Joseph L. and Anna (nee McElfresh) Leasure. Vernon was an honorably discharged US Army combat veteran of...
Barbara J. Berkenstock
Feb 5, 2019
Akron native Barbara J Berkenstock, 71, went to be with the Lord February 5 2019. Barb was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Jean Greene; her husband, Donald Berkenstock; and sister, Debbie Allen.Barb is survived by her son, Dave (Jeanie) Berkenstock; sister, Donna Kemp; brother, Raymond Greene; grandchildren, Alan, Abby and Dan; as well as many cousins, church...
Kathleen Marie Shartzer
Feb 5, 2019
Kathleen Marie Shartzer, "Kathy", age 80 of Uniontown, Ohio, died at Akron City Hospital on February 5, 2019. She was born in Akron on June 25, 1938, the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (nee Bechter) Wehrlin. Kathy was a waitress at Steinly's Restaurant in Akron for many years. She loved to play bingo and play cards. Survivors include...
Rodney "Rod" Dean Young
Feb 4, 2019
Rodney "Rod" Dean Young, 62, passed away February 4, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Rod was born on April 21st, 1956 in Akron, Ohio to parents Tilbert and Donna Young. An employee of Metro RTA for over three decades, Rod was known and loved by many in the Akron community. An avid bargain hunter, he spent his free time...
Aileson Rosalie Holcomb
Feb 3, 2019
Aileson "Rose" Holcomb, 79, of Mogadore, passed away on February 3, 2019. Rose was born on November 21, 1939 in Webster Springs, West Virginia to the late Leslie and Opal Carpenter. She worked for over 30 years at Fiesta Pizza. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a very generous person with a big heart.In addition to...
Marie Terese Hilton
Feb 2, 2019
Marie Terese Hilton, 50, of Akron, passed away February 2, 2019. Many knew her as Marie, but only a few had the pleasure of knowing her as MiMi. Marie was the epitome of a woman who loved her family with all she had. She was a natural born leader, from teaching and instructing yoga meditation classes, to helping guide anyone...
Nancy Ann Decoursey
Feb 1, 2019
Nancy Ann DeCoursey, 74, of Barberton, passed away on February 1, 2019 with family by her side. Nancy had many careers, but her favorites were working as a travel agent for AAA in Barberton and her work as a parking attendant at Summa Barberton. She was very creative and enjoyed scrapbooking and making cards. She loved all Ohio sports teams,...
Daniel E. Fassnacht
Jan 31, 2019
Daniel E. Fassnacht, "Danny", age 91 of Akron, Ohio, died on January 31, 2019 in Palm Harbor, FL. He was born in Akron on June 27, 1927, the son of the late Earl and Emma (nee Schalmo) Fassnacht. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Tootsie; his sons, Alan and Michael Fassnacht, and grandson, David Fassnacht. His four...
Arnold E. Smith
Jan 30, 2019
Arnold E. Smith was born on May 22, 1924 in Columbus, Ohio and departed this life on Wednesday January 30, 2019. He was the oldest of three children born to Carl and Rachel Smith. He was the brother to Charlotte Pryor and Reuben Otis Smith. He was a loving father to his two remaining children, Cassandra J. Richey, and Kenneth...
Donna R. Fegal
Jan 30, 2019
Donna R. Fegal, 91, was called to her heavenly home January 30, 2019. Born in Canton, Ohio to Raymond C. Stanley and Edith Hazel Nidy. Relocating to Hartville at an early age with her family. Donna graduated from Hartville H.S. class of 1946. Donna worked at Teledyne Monarch Rubber Co. then received her cosmetology degree working part-time. Worked at Greenlawn...
Robert Harbert
Jan 30, 2019
Robert "Bob" Harbert passed away on January 30, 2019.He was born October 7, 1937 in Clarksburg WV. Robert was preceded in death by his first wife Rosetta, and second wife Sandra. Robert enjoyed walking and taking care of his home and pets.He is survived by his children, Ralph Harbert, Phillip (Kimberly) Harbert and Michelle (Tim) Huber; brother, William "Bill" Harbert...
Nancy Kay (Oster) Beken
Jan 29, 2019
Our angel, Nancy Kay (Oster) Beken, 76, of Rootstown, Ohio, was called to her heavenly home surrounded by her loving family on January 29, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. She was born February 12, 1942, in Akron, Ohio to Paul and Rosalie Oster. She was a 1960 graduate of Akron Garfield High School. Nancy married Ronald Beken on...
Robert G. Davis
Jan 28, 2019
Robert G. Davis, 88, of Akron, passed peacefully at home with his loving wife at his side on January 28, 2019. Bob was born on December 2, 1930 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to the late Edward and Maud Davis. He attended Altoona High School prior to joining the US Army. He proudly served his country in the Korean War and in...
Kimberly L. Ajamie
Jan 26, 2019
Kimberly L. Ajamie, "Kim", age 51 of Akron, Ohio, died on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at her home. She was born on January 15, 1968 in Akron, the daughter of Juanita Lucielle (nee Hall) Field with whom she lived and the late Michael Leo Field. Kim was a driver for Southeast Transportation in Akron. She enjoyed baking-making cookies with her...
Gordon L. Tomko
Jan 26, 2019
Gordon L. Tomko, 89, of Brimfield, passed away on January 26, 2019. He was born on June 7, 1929 in Macedonia, Ohio to the late Michael and Anna Tomko. Gordon spent his career as a railroad car repairman, working for Erie, Erie-Lackawanna, and Conrail. He was a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus. Gordon was also preceded in death...
Carol L. Leffler
Jan 26, 2019
Carol L. Leffler, 87, passed away January 26, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Akron on July 31, 1931 to Joseph and Daisy Kelly. She attended St. Vincent High School before meeting her partner in crime and husband Tom. She was the heart of her family and raised five children. An Akron resident for nearly all...
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