Obituaries
William Ross Wilson Jr.
Nov 3, 2018
William Ross Wilson Jr, 88, left this life November 3, 2018. Born July 1, 1930 in Akron, Bill retired from the Akron Police Department, was a successful and respected business man, and an entrepreneur. He proudly served as an Army veteran. Bill leaves behind his wife of nearly 30 years, Sherryl Frost Wilson and former wife, Ruth Burchett; daughters, Marilyn...
Peggy Ann Black (Bledsoe)
Nov 2, 2018
Peggy Ann Black (Bledsoe) went home to be with the Lord on November 2, 2018. She was born March 9, 1948 to late parents Wm. Frank and Juanita Bledsoe. Peggy was a graduate of North High Class of '66 and a member of North Canton Church of Christ. She is survived by her children, Christopher, Heather-Marie and Aaron; and grandchild,...
James S. Adkins
Nov 2, 2018
After a courageous battle with cancer, James "Jim" S. Adkins, 74, of Tallmadge, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on November 2, 2018. Jim loved life. He worked hard and always treated his friends as family. He loved traveling, going to the beach, mountain jeeping, all Buckeye sports, college football and restoring classic guns. He was a kind,...
Kimberly Ann Pugh
Nov 2, 2018
Kimberly Ann Pugh, 60, of Akron, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 2, 2018. Kim was born on March 14, 1958 in Akron, Ohio to the late Owen and Marlene Garrett. She was the second oldest of five girls, and grew up in the Suffield area. Kim was a die hard Cleveland Browns Fan. She loved horses,...
Eva Mae Farkas
Nov 1, 2018
Eva Mae Farkas (Miron), 65, passed unexpectedly surrounded by family and friends at Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio on Thursday November 1, 2018, due to injuries from an MVA. Eva was born in Alameda, California on November 21, 1952 and resided in Uniontown, Ohio for 38 years. Formerly a resident of Malvern, Carrollton, and North Hill Akron.Eva was a...
Paula Marie Legg
Nov 1, 2018
Paula Marie Legg, 70, passed away on November 1, 2018. She loved spending time with her family and also enjoyed crocheting with her sisters and friends. She was preceded in death by parents, Anthony Molea and Josephine Geisinger. Paula is survived by daughters, Tracy (Mike) Scott and Crystal (Bryon) Henline; sisters, Patricia (Jerry) Halman, and Diane (Mike) Baughman; brother, Anthony...
Ruby Ellen Hopkins
Nov 1, 2018
Ruby Ellen (nee Rogers) Hopkins, age 94, went home to her eternal reward with the Lord, Thursday, November 1, 2018, surrounded by loved ones at her home. She was born on July 19, 1924 in Preston County, West Virginia, the youngest daughter of John Robert and Ollie Minnie (nee Laymire) Rogers. Ruby moved to Ohio with family friends as a...
Nancy Louise Walker
Oct 31, 2018
Nancy Louise Walker (Schaeffer), Age 79, born on September 8, 1939, and originally from Reading, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, after a long illness. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, James Robert Walker. She was predeceased by her parents Robert and Louise (Koch) Schaeffer. She is also survived by her son, Michael J. Walker,...
William Richard Banks
Oct 31, 2018
William Richard Banks, age 75, of Uniontown, Ohio, died on October 31, 2018 at Pleasant View Care Center. He was born on May 24, 1943 in Conway, Kentucky, the son of the late John G. and Edna Bell (nee Lester) Banks. William enjoyed fishing, collecting knives, gardening, and he loved to go to auctions. Survivors include his wife, the former...
Ralph L. Notch
Oct 30, 2018
Ralph L. Notch, 62, of Mogadore, passed away unexpectedly on October 30, 2018. Ralph was born in the Portsmouth, Virginia Navy Hospital on May 21, 1956 and grew up in Kenosha, Wisconsin and Eagle Bend, Minnesota. Ralph was a proud Navy Veteran and was employed as a Sr. Logistics Engineer at Lockheed Martin, where he worked for 33 years. He...
Richard Leon Coleman
Oct 30, 2018
Richard Leon Coleman, age 52 of Tallmadge, Ohio, died on October 30, 2018 in Kent, Ohio. He was born on April 30, 1966 in Corona, California, the son of Pauline Ruth (nee Westfall) Coleman of Akron and the late Everett Horace Coleman. Richard was a project manager for Precision Remodeling here in Akron. He enjoyed building homes and remodeling them....
David Alan Dettling
Oct 30, 2018
David Alan Dettling, born August 29, 1944, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2018 in the presence of family after a long and courageous battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). David was a proud Marine, serving 6 years for his country. David was retired from Field Local Schools after 33 years of employment. David liked to keep busy and worked part-time...
Sandra Lee Cook
Oct 29, 2018
Sandra Lee Cook passed away peacefully in her sleep after a short illness on October 29, 2018. She was born December 10, 1944 in Akron, Ohio to late parents Kenos Cook and Helen (Esque) Kuhn. Sandra will be remembered for her independence, her giving spirit, always helping out people in their times of need, and her love of Pepsi. In...
Jerry D. Hicks
Oct 29, 2018
Jerry Hicks, 78, passed away peacefully in his sleep and woke up in heaven on October 29, 2018. He was born in Akron, Ohio to Zell & Helen Hicks. After graduating from Garfield H.S. and the University of Akron, he graduated from an apprenticeship program with the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. where he worked and retired as a pipefitter....
Tami Rae Smith
Oct 28, 2018
On Saturday, October 28, 2018, our cherished Tami Smith, at a young 55 years of age, unexpectedly, went home to be with the Lord.Born on February 10, 1963, she was a devoted wife, an adoring mother, a faithful daughter, sister, and friend. Anyone who knew Tami, loved her. She was known for her quick wit, her infectious smile, her contagious...
Mary Rose Waldrop
Oct 28, 2018
Mary Rose Waldrop (nee Burton), 86, of Mogadore, was promoted to Heaven and reunited with her late husband Rev. Gerald Waldrop Sr., on October 28, 2018. Mary Rose was born on May 1, 1932 in Akron, Ohio to the late Frank and Theresa Burton. She was the loving mother of seven children, grandmother of 15, and great-grandmother to 42. Mary...
Lowell "Ed" E. Lenington
Oct 28, 2018
Lowell "Ed" E. Lenington, 94, of Tallmadge, went home to be with the Lord on October 28, 2018. He was preceded in death by wife, Opal, and son, Gerald. Lowell is survived by five children, Sheila, Judy, Howard, Clara and Karen; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, David and Dale; and sister, Shirley.Visitation will be held from Noon...
Melanie B. Caudill
Oct 28, 2018
Melanie B. Caudill, 45, went home to be with the Lord on October 28, 2018. She was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. She loved riding on the back of her husband's Harley and loved her profession as a RN for many years. Melanie worked at The Cleveland Clinic, Mercy Hospital, Summa (City) Hospital, and lastly as an ER...
Dennis R. Mooney
Oct 27, 2018
Dennis R. Mooney, 63, of Brimfield, passed away October 27, 2018. Dennis was born in Streetsboro, Ohio on July 10, 1955 to the late Arthur and Edith Mooney. Dennis was a dedicated employee of the Postal Service where he worked at the Akron location on Wolf Ledges for many years. He enjoyed spending time outdoors hiking, camping and having bonfires...
Richard L. Cunningham
Oct 27, 2018
Richard L. Cunningham, 78, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away suddenly, October 27, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Marilyn; and sister, Linda Cunningham of North Carolina. He is also survived by his loving family, Jeff & Tracie Engelhart of Cuyahoga Falls; five wonderful grandchildren, Shannon (Shaun), John, Keri, Aaron and Taylor; and great-grandchild, Shandon. Richard also...
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