Obituaries
William E. Cook
Jan 11, 2019
William E. Cook, 94, passed away surrounded by family on January 11, 2019. He was born May 23, 1924 to late parents Norman and Marie Cook. Bill enjoyed hunting and fishing trips with his family to Canada and spending time with his grandchildren. He retired from Firestone after 37 years. Bill proudly served as an electrician's mate in the US...
Juell D. Stinnett
Jan 11, 2019
Juell (J.D.) D. Stinnett, 74, of Suffield passed away on January 11, 2019. Born in Akron OH, he attended East High School and married his high school sweetheart, Irene (Horn) and they raised their two sons, Richard (Atlanta GA) and Danny (Hurley NM) in Suffield.He is preceded in death by his parents, Percy and Estelle; brother, Delbert; and sister, Charlene...
Charlotte W. Hergenroder
Jan 11, 2019
Charlotte (Warren) Hergenroder1934-2019Charlotte, better known as Aunt Pie, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2019, in the presence of her family and caregivers at the Gables of Green. Charlotte resided in Kent, Ohio and was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, George (Don) Hergenroder; her parents, Rebecca and Ora Warren; and her sister, Donna (June) Humes.Charlotte...
Leroy R. Smith Jr.
Jan 11, 2019
Leroy R. Smith Jr., 82, passed away January 11, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 28, 1936, the son of Leroy R. Smith Sr. and Flora (Douglas) Smith. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy and worked for the Acme Grocery Company from 1955 to 1997. He began his career in the grocery stores before becoming...
Neva Dillon Ballenger
Jan 10, 2019
Neva Dillon Ballenger, 97, passed away, 1/10/2019.Born in Byrdstown TN, she lived most of her life in the Akron area. Neva retired from General Tire. Preceded in death by husband Ralph Ballenger, and a grandson. She is survived by son Terry (Shirley) Ballenger, and daughters, Rene (Roger) Small, and Lois (David) Waldron, eight grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, and six grt....
Rosemary J. Wilkinson
Jan 9, 2019
Rosemary J. Wilkinson, 69, of Barberton, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2019. Rosemary was born on June 7, 1949 in Akron, Ohio to the late Carl and Edna Wilkinson. She attended Wadsworth High School, but lived the majority of her life in Barberton. She retired from the Barberton School System.Rosemary became a mother at young age, and she would...
Mary Lou Crowe
Jan 9, 2019
Mary Lou Crowe, age 91 of Akron, Ohio, passed peacefully in her sleep on January 9, 2019 at Pebble Creek Nursing Center. She was born on February 24, 1927 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of the late William and Olga (nee Jefferson) Hansen. Mary Lou was a line dance teacher at different rec centers in the area. She enjoyed dancing...
Dayna R. Powell
Jan 9, 2019
Dayna R. Powell, age 60 of Akron, Ohio, died on January 9, 2019 with her family by her side. Dayna was born on October 19, 1958 in Akron. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, William James and Helen (nee Harris) Powell, and her brother, Eddie Powell.She owned the One and Only Rainbow Grille in Akron and she...
Dorothy Louise Sandy
Jan 9, 2019
Dorothy Louise Taylor Sandy, "Dottie", age 83, of Akron, Ohio, died on January 9, 2019 at Akron City Hospital. She was born on December 27, 1935 in Akron, the daughter of the late Everett James and Edith Nina (nee Wise) Buchanan. Dorothy's kindness was a blessing, and if you ever had a chance to meet her, you would have known...
Rebecca Ellen Ross
Jan 9, 2019
Rebecca Ellen Ross, 60, of Tallmadge, passed away on January 9, 2019. She was born in Akron on January 27, 1958. Becky was employed with Roadway for over 25 years. She loved traveling and had many fond memories of trips to Texas to visit her family. She loved soaking up the warm weather with a margarita in her hand. She...
Deborah Ann Hicks
Jan 7, 2019
Deborah A. Hicks, 62, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed unexpectedly on January 7, 2019. Debbie was born on August 22, 1956 to Carman and Phyllis Hicks. She graduated in 1974 from North High School. Debbie was a dedicated employee at Allstate Insurance company for over 20 years, where she achieved multiple awards and recognition.She loved to shop and was always looking...
William Patrick "Pat" Boyd
Jan 6, 2019
William Patrick "Pat" Boyd, 78, passed away on January 6th, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Pat was born on March 10, 1940 in Akron to the late George A. and Maggie Lou Boyd. He graduated from Garfield High School in 1958 and was a life-long resident of the Akron area. He was a proud US Army veteran. While stationed...
Nicole Michelle Gould
Jan 6, 2019
Nicole Michelle Gould, age 34, left this life unexpectedly January 6, 2019. She was born March 18, 1984 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Nicole was an artist and an old soul. She loved to paint, draw, sing, and lose herself in the forest. She had a strong and tough personality, that often arrived before she did. Nicole had a wide variety...
Clarence Collins, Jr.
Jan 5, 2019
Clarence "Rusty" Collins Jr. , son of the late Clarence Collins Sr, and Johnnie Mae Collins, was born Dec. 23, 1933 in Akron, Ohio. Upon graduating North High School, he spent one year in college before joining the Air Force in 1953 where he trained and supervised Air Traffic Controllers. He had a distinguished career in the Air Force receiving...
David J. Paul Nuzum
Jan 5, 2019
David Nuzum, "Big Dad," 61, of Akron, passed suddenly on January 5, 2019. David enjoyed spending time with his daughters and grandson. He was a Pittsburgh Steelers enthusiast. David worked hard all of his life, even working multiple jobs at a time. He would have done anything for anyone.David was preceded in death by his father, Paul Nuzum "Pops". He...
Ruby A. Harris
Jan 4, 2019
Ruby A. Harris, age 92, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on January 4, 2019.She was born on June 1, 1926 in Sistersville, West Virginia. Ruby lived most of her adult life in the Akron area.Mrs. Harris worked for the Akron Public Schools as a librarian for 30 years.Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Alta Morris; her...
Regina Adkins-Zink
Jan 4, 2019
Regina "Jeannie" G. Adkins-ZinkRegina Adkins-Zink, 66, passed away peacefully under anesthesia during surgery on Jan 4, 2019.Jeannie was born in Cabell County, West Virginia on March 29, 1952 to Otis Ray Adkins and Helen F Osburn, and grew up in Akron. She graduated from East Akron High School and The University of Akron. She worked as a Portage and Summit...
John F. Dewey
Jan 4, 2019
John F. Dewey, age 90 of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died on Friday, January 4, 2019 at Danbury Woods. He was born on June 30, 1928 in Warren, PA, the son of the late Robert A. and Violet (nee Biekarck) Dewey.John was an honorably discharged US Army Veteran, he served during WWII.Mr. Dewey was, at one time, the editor/photographer/advertiser of the...
Edith L. Kephart
Jan 4, 2019
Edith L. Kephart, age 86 of Akron, Ohio, died on January 4, 2019.She was born on October 20, 1932 in Somerville, MA, the daughter of the late Sidney B. and Zella (nee Janes) Roberts. Edith was an honorably discharged US Air Force veteran serving during the Korean War. Mrs. Kephart was a homemaker who enjoyed reading and knitting. She donated...
Diane M. Shamblen
Jan 4, 2019
Diane M. Shamblen, age 52 of Ravenna, Ohio, died on Friday, January 4, 2019 at her home after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born in Akron, Ohio on February 17, 1966, the daughter of Judy (nee Leinwand) Ross and the late Thomas M. Ross. Diane was an STNA working at The Woodlands in Ravenna. She enjoyed church, the...
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