Obituaries
Rebecca L. Mccutcheon
Jan 3, 2019
Rebecca "Becky" L. McCutcheon, 63, of Tallmadge went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2019.Becky graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1973. Over the years, Becky worked at a variety of different places: Clicks Stores, True Photo Shop, Chrysler Auto, and Boston Distributors in Cleveland, Ohio. She worked as a phlebotomist at Summit Adult Medicine Center...
Karen E. Swank
Jan 3, 2019
Karen E. Swank, 75, of Akron, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on January 3, 2019.After 20 years, Karen Swank (nee Botzer) is free from Alzheimer's, and has joined her husband of 51 years, Terry in Heaven.Karen was a lover of birds, roses, puzzles, Solitaire, Scrabble, word searches, and soap operas. She was also a huge fan of Elvis (even...
Sandra L. Younkin
Jan 2, 2019
Sandra L. Younkin, 72, of Venice, Florida, formerly of Akron, Ohio, passed away on January 2, 2019. Sandra was born in Pennsylvania on July 16, 1946. She retired from Jet Rubber Company. In her free time, Sandra enjoyed spending time out doors, reading, and working on puzzles. She loved holidays with her loved ones, especially Christmas. Sandra was preceded in...
Ryan Davis Hunt
Jan 2, 2019
Ryan Davis Hunt, 34, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2019. He was born in Akron on August 31, 1984 to Jeff and Mimi Hunt. Ryan attended Woodridge High School and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School. He had many interests, including painting with Maria, his Art Tracker, summer days at the Portage Lakes on his parents'...
Douglas S. West
Jan 2, 2019
Doug West passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in his home the morning of January 2, 2019.Doug had left a note stating that he had an obituary already written out, and that he would like it to be proofread before posting. However, his pre-written obituary was not to be found. We know that this will not be near as great as...
Alice L. Burkholder
Jan 2, 2019
Alice L. Burkholder, "GG", age 85 of Akron, Ohio, went to join her loving husband, Burkie, and her loving Lord on January 2, 2019 at The Heritage of Hudson. She was born in Cuyahoga Falls on November 5, 1933, the daughter of the late Albert and Dorothy (nee Voltz) Gerry. Alice packed peanut brittle for many years for Arnold's Peanut...
Emily R. Barb
Jan 2, 2019
Emily R. Barb (nee Grimm), age 87, went to be with her Lord on January 2, 2019. In her prime, Emily was an avid bowler. She also had a long career in real estate. Emily was the daughter of the late John Grimm and Bernice (nee Robinson) Grimm Klever. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 44...
Norma Sue Terry
Jan 2, 2019
Norma Sue Terry, age 61 of Barberton, Ohio, died on January 2, 2019 at Barberton Hospital. She was born in Barberton on August 1, 1957, the daughter of the late Ralph and Virginia (nee Sharpe) Deem. Norma was a homemaker and she enjoyed listening to music. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Survivors include her sons, Robert...
Kenneth Roy Batchelder
Jan 1, 2019
AZC Kenneth Roy Batchelder, age 73, passed away after a long illness at his home in Barberton, Ohio, on January 1, 2020. He was the eldest of 4 children born to Roy K. and Theresa {Hooper} Batchelder. Ken was born in Malone, NY on February 19, 1946. Ken graduated from Franklin Academy in 1963, and then joined the U.S. Navy....
Joshua David Stewart
Jan 1, 2019
Joshua David Stewart, "Bubby" or "Josh", age 28 of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away on January 1, 2019. He was born on September 30, 1990 in Akron, the son of Gary D. (Angie) Stewart and Tracey (nee Starner) (Gary Hiles) Stewart.Josh enjoyed music, concerts, and he expressed himself through art, he was very creative and compassionate. He loved the outdoors and...
Nancy C. Van Waes
Dec 31, 2018
Nancy C. Van Waes, age 81 of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died on December 31, 2018. She was born on February 26, 1937 in Rock Island, Illinois, the daughter of the late Carlisle and Katharine (nee Earnst) Evans. Nancy was a homemaker and enjoyed shopping, bowling, going to craft shows, and reading. Nancy's greatest enjoyment was being with her children and...
John Richard Paxton, Iii
Dec 31, 2018
John Richard Paxton III (65) passed away on 12/31/18. John was born on 10/8/1953 and was a lifelong resident of Akron.He was a respected Carpenter by trade most of his career. John was a "scratch" golfer most of his life. His favorite golf course was Maplecrest G.C. where he loved playing golf with his golf partners, Greg Stoerkel and brother-in-law,...
Billie Roy Self
Dec 30, 2018
Billie Roy Self, 90, of Akron, passed away on December 30, 2018 in Lake Wales, Florida. Billie was born on April 27, 1928 in Rome, Georgia to the late Joseph and Sallie Self. He belonged to the Local 18 Operating Engineers since 1950 and was a longtime member of Millheim Baptist Church. After retirement, he spent over 25 years wintering...
Doris Gwen Lutz
Dec 30, 2018
Doris Gwen Lutz, 87, passed away on December 30, 2018. She was born in Akron on November 9, 1931 to the late Lowery and Ethel Myers. Gwen retired from Summit County, where she served as the head secretary of the Building Inspection Department. In her free time, she enjoyed reading, traveling, shopping and getting her hair and nails done. In...
Elizabeth Gole
Dec 30, 2018
Elizabeth "Betty" Gole, 92 years of age, passed away on December 30, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred. They were married for 60 years.She is survived by her sons, Kenneth Gole, Thomas Gole, and daughter, Nancy Brunton (nee Gole); grandchildren, Andrew Gole, Daniel Gole, Michael Gole, and Kelly Gole.Cremation has taken place. Per Elizabeth's wishes, there...
Frank S. Bowling
Dec 29, 2018
Frank S. Bowling, 69, of Deltona, Florida and formerly of Akron, Ohio, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on December 29, 2018. Frank proudly served in the US Army for three years. He worked as a railroad conductor for 37 years and retired from Norfolk Southern. Frank loved spending time in the sun and by the pool. He loved Cadillac's...
John W. Williams Jr.
Dec 29, 2018
John W. Williams Jr., 78, of Mogadore, passed away on December 29, 2018. He was born in Akron on December 4, 1940 to the late John and Marie Williams and attended Springfield High School.. John started working for his father at the age of 16 for McPherson &Williams Construction, brick laying. From there he worked for various companies before opening...
Rev. E. Schlegel
Dec 28, 2018
Elizabeth "Liz" E. Schlegel, 88, of Hartville went home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2018. Liz was born on November 12, 1930 in Akron, Ohio to the late Ernest and Helen Pletcher. She graduated from Ellet High School. She married the love her life, Russell Schlegel on June 30, 1950. They later founded the Cottage Prayer Chapel...
Mary E. Gisbrecht
Dec 28, 2018
Mary E. Gisbrecht, 64, of Akron, passed away on December 28, 2018. She was born on September 19, 1954. Mary served in the U.S. Army and enjoyed boating and riding her motorcycle. She was preceded in death by her father, Bernard Hoge and brother, Walter Hoge. She will be dearly missed by her husband of 37 years, Douglas Gisbrecht; son,...
Paul F. Howiler
Dec 27, 2018
Paul F. Howiler, 70, of Kimbolton, stepped into Heaven on December 27, 2018. Paul was born on December 14, 1948 in Akron, Ohio. Paul loved sports and coaching his children. He loved the Browns, the teams his son-in-law coached, and whatever sports his grandchildren were involved with. He loved spending time outside and feeding all of the wildlife. Paul never...
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