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Mark Allen Eidmann

Mark Allen Eidmann

Mar 11, 2024

Mark Allen Eidmann, age 61, of Lakemore passed away on March 11, 2024. He was born on April 9, 1962, to the late Francis and Elsie Eidmann. Mark worked for RR Donnelley. He was a huge NASCAR fan and enjoyed coaching baseball. Mark was a family man who loved spending time with his sons and grandchildren. He leaves behind to...

Connie L. Jett

Connie L. Jett

Mar 11, 2024

Connie Louise Jett, 82, of Akron, passed away on March 11, 2024. She was born in Wadsworth on June 5, 1941 to the late Lester and Betty {Shaffter} Zuercher.In addition to her parents, Connie was preceded in death by her husband Ted in 2018 and granddaughter Misty Hernandez. Connie is survived by her loving daughters, Julie Jett and Tiese (Howard)...

Lillian L. Dulabhan-Smith

Lillian L. Dulabhan-Smith

Mar 11, 2024

Lillian L Dulabhan-Smith, 96, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2024 surrounded by family. Born in Alliance, Ohio to Stanley and Hazel (Laird) Snyder, she resided in the Akron area most of her life. Lillian enjoyed attending church, singing, doing volunteer work, sewing, putting puzzles together and spending time with her family.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Marie M. Futrell

Marie M. Futrell

Mar 11, 2024

Marie M. Futrell, age 101, of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on March 11, 2024.Marie was born April 5, 1922 in the rural community of Donaldson Creek, Trigg County, Kentucky. She moved to Akron, Ohio in 1941 where she first worked at Wright Tool in Barberton before moving on to Firestone where she was employed as...

Lois J. Bailey

Lois J. Bailey

Mar 10, 2024

Lois J. Bailey, 72, of Uniontown, passed away on March 10, 2024. She was born on December 5, 1951 the daughter of the late Roy and Mary Wiseman. Lois was a gifted self taught artist, painting beautiful pictures. She also enjoyed gardening, sewing, woodworking and singing. She enjoyed riding horses with her husband, Bud. But her spiritual routine was always...

Betty E. Elliott

Betty E. Elliott

Mar 10, 2024

Betty E. Elliott, 83, passed away in the loving care of her family on March 10, 2024. Born in Bristol, PA to Emil and Anna Minnichbach, she resided in the Akron, OH area most of her life. Betty enjoyed gardening, cleaning, thrifting, taking care of her grandchildren, tasty treats and spending time with her family.In addition to her parents, she...

Paul Anthony Cox

Paul Anthony Cox

Mar 10, 2024

Paul Anthony CoxApril 14, 1949 - March 10, 2024Paul Anthony Cox, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the age of 74. He was born on April 14, 1949, at St. Thomas Hospital in Akron, Ohio, to Monica Antoinette Mickunas and William Patrick Cox Jr.Paul was drafted and bravely served his country in...

Joseph Jean Berube

Joseph Jean Berube

Mar 9, 2024

Joseph Jean "Jeno" Berube, 86, of Doylestown, passed away on March 9, 2024. He was born in Quebec, Canada on February 21, 1938 to the late Arthur and Marie {Levesque} Berube.In addition to his parents, Jeno was preceded in death by his beloved wife Rebecca in 2012. Per Jeno's wishes, military honors will be held on Friday, March 15th at...

Darrell Drake

Darrell Drake

Mar 9, 2024

Darrell "Shorty" Drake, 67, of Akron, lost his fight with cancer on March 9, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife, Holly Drake.Darrell is survived by his sons, Allen (Norma) Drake, Jon (Heather) Drake, and Ben (Natalie) Drake; and numerous grandchildren.A graveside service will be held at a later date in Newton, West Virginia. Click the "Share Memories"...

Sherrie J. Hostetler

Sherrie J. Hostetler

Mar 8, 2024

Sherrie J. Hostetler, 64, passed away unexpectedly on March 8, 2024. Sherrie was born in Akron, Ohio to Joyce Bradley (mother) and Gerald Cash (father), she was a lifelong area resident. Sherrie enjoyed crocheting, listening to music, coloring with her grandkids, thrifting, baking, going to the flea market, planting flowers in the spring and spending time with her family. Sherrie...

Robert F. Mitchell

Robert F. Mitchell

Mar 8, 2024

Robert F. "Bob" Mitchell, 68, passed away on March 8, 2024. He was born on March 10, 1955 the son of the late Frederick and Virginia Mitchell. Bob graduated with the class of 1974 from Field High School. He retired after many years of dedicated service from the City of Akron with the Water Department and then with the Street...

Maxine A. Foster

Maxine A. Foster

Mar 8, 2024

Maxine A. Foster, 89, of Akron, passed away on March 8, 2024 at Summa Akron City Hospital. She was born on October 4, 1934 to Max and Marcene (nee O'Brian) Moore in Akron, OH. Maxine was a homemaker and took great pride in raising her children. On May 26, 1956, she married Russell N. Foster. Maxine and Russell lived in...

Sandra L. Barnett

Sandra L. Barnett

Mar 8, 2024

Sandra L. Barnett, 83, of Akron, passed away Friday March 8, 2024. Sandy cherished her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sandy enjoyed performing tap and ballet dance as a young girl, as a young adult she drag raced cars. She enjoyed watching Cavs games, visiting wineries, and taking casino trips. She also loved animals and had many pets.Sandy was preceded in...

Don Juan Powell

Don Juan Powell

Mar 7, 2024

PoemIf I have wounded any soul todayIf I have caused one foot to go astrayIf I have walked in my own willful wayDear LORD, ForgiveDon Juan 'D D Powell, the Youngest of 7 Siblings, was born October 22, 1963 and raised in Kinston, NC to the late Evelyn B and Warren H Powell where he was brought up in Gethsemane...

Ethel Myra Yates

Ethel Myra Yates

Mar 7, 2024

Ethel Yates, 73, of Tallmadge, passed away on March 7, 2024 at her home. She was born on April 24, 1950 to the late Charles and Dearie Yates in Warren, Ohio. She was a certified healthcare provider and loved to care for others. She enjoyed going to the lake, playing on her tablet and watching game shows; but her favorite...

Steven D. Melton

Steven D. Melton

Mar 7, 2024

Steven D. Melton, age 72, of Akron, passed away on Thursday March 7, 2024. He was born on March 19, 1951 in Akron to the late Otis and Evelyn (Dennis) Melton. He enjoyed fishing and football and being with his family.He is survived by his wife of 34 years Barbara (Rezack); son Steven Jr. (Shawna) Melton; daughter Michele Petryshak; grandchildren...

George R. Chitty, Jr.

George R. Chitty, Jr.

Mar 7, 2024

George R. Chitty, Jr., 87, passed away at home on March 7, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy of 56 years. George was a member of the VCCA Car Club for over 40 years. He was an extreme car enthusiast with 2 antique cars of his own, his pride and joy. George drove his 1963 Chevy...

June E. Price

June E. Price

Mar 6, 2024

June E. Price, 90, passed away peacefully at home March 6, 2024 surrounded by her family. Born in Akron, Ohio to Forest and Bessie (Black) Brown, she was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Springfield High School and worked many jobs over the years including Teledyne Monarch Rubber, Goodyear Tire & Rubber, waitressing, and last before retiring as a...

Karen Denise Pressler

Karen Denise Pressler

Mar 6, 2024

Karen Denise Pressler, 73, of Uniontown, OH, passed away on March 6, 2024 at Summa Akron City Hospital. She was born on January 18, 1951 to the late Charles and Mary Ann Alfman. Karen worked as a home health aide for Summa for many years. She devoted her life to caring for others, not only for work but for family...

James David Cantor Jr.

James David Cantor Jr.

Mar 6, 2024

James David Cantor Jr., 74, of Akron passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.Jim was born on May 16, 1949 in Jonesville, Virginia to the late James and Ilse Cantor. He proudly served our country in the United States Navy in Vietnam from 1971-1972. Jim was a member of the United Steelworkers Union, retiring...

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