Obituaries
Richard A. Waskiewicz
Sep 12, 2018
Richard A. Waskiewicz, 73, of Garrettsville, passed away September 12, 2018. Rick was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 17, 1945 to the late Stephen and Mary Waskiewicz. He was a graduate of Chamberlain High School in Twinsburg. Rick was a Vietnam Veteran, having proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was also a lifetime member of the American Legion...
Greta Y. Shumate
Sep 12, 2018
Greta Y. Shumate, age 85 of Akron, Ohio, died on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at her home. She was born on December 6, 1932 in Greensburg, PA, the daughter of the late John and Muriel (nee McMichael) Nelson. Greta was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, cooking, and her pets. She also liked nature, feeding the birds, she was a great...
Leah Nicole Brown
Sep 12, 2018
September 5, 2018 - September 12, 2018 Although she was with us for only a short time the love she received is never ending. She is survived by her parents, Megan Moody and David Brown; grandparents, Darlene (Todd) Moody, Debra (Jim) Horning, and David Brown Jr.; great-grandparents, John (Elaine) Laney, Margie (David) Joiner, Carol (William) Moody, David (Sue) Brown Sr.,...
Marjorie Marie Nicely
Sep 12, 2018
Marjorie Marie Nicely, "Marge", age 102, of Akron, Ohio, died on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at the Hospice Care Center in Copley. She was born in Akron on September 8, 1916, the daughter of the late Claude and Marie Kelly. Marge was a beautician for many years owning and operating her own shop, Marita's Beauty Shop. She enjoyed going to...
Heather Lea Fox
Sep 10, 2018
Heather Fox, 26, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2018. She was born in Akron on October 24, 1991 to Rick and Rhonda Fox. Heather graduated from Ellet High School and Stautzenberger College with honors, achieving her Associates Degree in the Veterinary Technician program. Heather was a gymnast for several years at the national level and she loved...
Rubie Christine Gibson
Sep 10, 2018
Rubie Christine Gibson, "Rushie", age 91 of Uniontown, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 10, 2018 at Pebble Creek Rehabilitation Center in Akron, Ohio. Rubie was born on May 18, 1927 in Humphrey's County, TN, to the late Oscar Earl and Rosa Mae (nee Harrison) Smith, Sr. Rubie was the beloved sister to 17 siblings, 14 of whom are...
Amy Michele Rowan
Sep 8, 2018
Amy Michele Rowan, 41, of Akron, passed away September 8, 2018. Amy was born in Akron, Ohio on October 22, 1976 to Patrick and Etta Rowan and was a graduate of North High School. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary #464 for 29 years. Amy was also past 14th District Junior President, a member of Portage Salon...
Clyde L. Anker
Sep 8, 2018
Clyde L. Anker, 74, went home to be with the Lord on September 8, 2018. A longtime Akron resident, he was born October 6, 1943 in Cambridge, OH to late parents Corwin and Opal (Vance) Anker. Clyde was a simple man and appreciated the small things in life. He had an uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and...
Verdell Page Nail
Sep 8, 2018
"Absent from the body and to be present with the Lord," those were the words my mother lived by. Verdell Page Nail, 91, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on September 8, 2018. She was born on August 7, 1927 to the late John and Pearl Page. She was a graduate of Garfield High School, and worked as...
Georjean Faith Baston
Sep 6, 2018
Georjean Faith Baston, age 88 of Ravenna, Ohio, died on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at UH Portage Medical Center. She was born on August 2, 1930 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of the late Emmerson and Faith (nee Estes) Baker. Georjean was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, and was an avid walker and bicycler. Her greatest joy was being with...
Timothy S. James
Sep 6, 2018
Timothy S. James, "Tim", age 61 of Akron, Ohio, died on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at Pebble Creek Nursing Home. He was born on October 30, 1956 in Akron, the son of Carrie (nee Tharp) James of Hartville and the late William R. James. Tim was a 1975 graduate of Springfield High School. Mr. James was a locksmith and an...
Carol J. Bryan
Sep 6, 2018
Carol J. Bryan "Booboo" (79) passed away peacefully on September 6, 2018. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and number one fan of the Browns, Indians, and Cavs. Carol lived her life for her family. She was smart, funny, kind, and fiercely committed to her children and grandkids.An Akron native, Carol raised her family in Kenmore where she served...
Helen P. Palm
Sep 5, 2018
Helen P. Palm, 90, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on September 5, 2018. She was born on July 2, 1928 in Huntington, West Virginia. Helen worked at General Electric for 30 years. She was an animal lover who dearly loved her furbabies, Rusty and Scooter.Helen was preceded in death by her son, Bruce Palm and her mother,...
Sharon Rae Palfy
Sep 4, 2018
Sharon R. Palfy, passed on to be with the Lord on September 4, 2018 after her battle with cancer. She was born on March 2, 1950 in Akron, Ohio. Sharon is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Mary McAvoy; her sons, Bryon and Patrick Palfy; and sister, Terry McCain. She is survived by her sons Kevin Palfy and...
Charles E. Galloway
Sep 4, 2018
Charles E. Galloway "Chuck", 59, of Springfield Twnp., passed away on September 4, 2018. Chuck was born in Akron on May 1, 1959 to the late John and Eloise Galloway. Chuck graduated from Springfield High School in 1978 and spent his career as a brick mason. He loved spending his free time at his "home away from home" with all...
Barbara Jo Riley
Sep 4, 2018
September 4, 2018, we lost a remarkable woman, Barbara Jo Riley (84) of Akron, OH as she entered Heaven's gate after a short illness.She is survived by her former second husband, Mike Riley; sons: Donnie (Nancy) Watson Jr, Greg (Cherrie) Watson, Christopher (Naomi) Watson, and Curt Riley; 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and numerous loving family and devoted friends.Barbara was...
Paul Robert Schaefer
Sep 4, 2018
Paul Robert Schaefer, 83, passed away unexpectedly on September 4, 2018. He was born April 30, 1935 to late parents Hobart and Bernice Schaefer. With his loving wife Evangelist Judy Carter Schaefer, they traveled to Haiti to support their school, church and many orphans. In addition he also enjoyed traveling and outdoor sports such as swimming, boating, water skiing, camping...
Gloria Ann Roberts
Sep 4, 2018
Gloria Ann Roberts, 64, of Norton, passed away with family by her side on September 4, 2018. She was born in Canton on September 25, 1953. Gloria was devoted to her family and especially loved being a grandmother. She enjoyed Muskie fishing and loved the members of the two Muskie Clubs she belonged to. She also enjoyed watching the hummingbirds...
John M. Syroid
Sep 4, 2018
John M. Syroid, "Papa/Papi", age 59 of New Franklin, Ohio, died on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at his home. He was born on November 15, 1958 in Akron, Ohio, the son of Frances (nee Hunt) DeMali of Daytona Beach, FL and the late John Syroid. John was a tool and die supervisor at Rotocast in Akron for many years. He...
Paul D. Hill
Sep 3, 2018
Paul D. Hill, 87, got his wings on September 3, 2018. A longtime Akron resident, he was born on April 13, 1931 in Kite, GA to late parents Albert and Nadine (Mathis) Hill. Paul enjoyed traveling with his family, rooting for the Indians, Cavaliers, and Browns, taking photographs, and working on cars. He proudly served in the United States Army,...
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