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Marie Speck
Mar 4, 2024
Our dear mother Marie Speck sadly passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, at age 85, after a battle with congestive heart failure and pneumonia. Marie was born in Faison, NC (longtime resident of Akron, OH) to Junie "Tom" Andrews and Frances E. (King) Baker. She was a wonderful wife who dedicated her life to being an amazing full-time mother...
Jeris Lea Watkins
Mar 3, 2024
Jeris Lea Watkins, 67, passed away peacefully at home March 3, 2024 surrounded by her family. Born in Fort Ord, CA to Jim and Betty (Brown) Smoot, she lived in several places before coming to the Akron, OH area during her high school years. Jeris retired from Arc Best, where she worked as a Dispatcher for 17 years. She enjoyed...
Dorothy Lee Leighton
Mar 3, 2024
Dorothy Lee Leighton, 86, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2024 with family by her side. Lee had battled cancer for many years. Born in Akron, Ohio to John and Dorothy Grinder, she was a lifelong area resident. Lee worked at Duffy's Restaurant and Jack Horner's for many years. She enjoyed gardening, reading, going on Jazz Society outings with her...
Aretha G. Jackson
Mar 3, 2024
Aretha G. Jackson, age 86, of Akron, passed away on Sunday March 3, 2024. She was born in Stevens Pottery, Georgia on November 9, 1937 to the late Cassie and Ada (Simmons) Grant. Aretha moved to the Akron area with her husband and small children in 1969.She enjoyed cooking and fishing and was always in the presence of her children...
Gerald Duane Bringman
Mar 3, 2024
Gerald D. Bringman 72, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 3rd, 2024. He was born in Toledo, Ohio and was a current resident of Tallmadge. He was a member of the Grace Baptist Church of Akron. To of his favorite Bible verses were; Matthew 24:42 & 44 "Watch therefore: for ye know not...
Myelica Ann Phelps
Mar 3, 2024
Myelica Ann Phelps, 68, of Akron, Ohio went peacefully home to the Lord on March 3, 2024.Myelica was born on March 30, 1955 to parents, Donald Phelps Sr. and Mary Jones (nee Baker) in Akron, OH. She attended Green High School.She was preceeded in death by her parents; step-father, Frank Jones; sister, Sandra Reed (Rick); brothers, Andrew (Diane), Ronald Phelps...
Shirley Ann Thompson
Mar 2, 2024
Shirley Ann (Hay) Thompson passed away peacefully in her home, which she loved, March 2nd, 2024. Shirley was born July 31,1935 in Tripoli, Iowa to Erwin and Mabel Hay. Shirley was known as Mom or GG (for Great-Grandma) by family and friends alike. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, her sister Marilyn and brother Arlis, her daughters Shirlynn...
Gerald Lee Halman
Mar 1, 2024
Gerald Lee Halman, age 81, passed away peacefully on Friday March 1st, 2024. He was born November 18th, 1942 to Mary Susan Halman and Rexell Glenn Halman. He proudly served in the Navy from 1961-1965. He dedicated his work service by working at Goodyear for 36 years.He was preceded in death by his parents, Rex and Mary Halman; brothers, Eugene...
Lynda Stanley
Feb 29, 2024
Lynda Stanley (Legg), age 62, of Akron, Ohio passed away unexpectedly February 29th, 2024. She was born in Akron, Ohio July 3rd, 1961 to Carolyn Frye and Gerald Legg Sr. Lynda was a gentle soul with a heart of gold. She graduated from Springfield High School where she went onto work at Summit Plastic for many years.She is preceded in...
Reuben Jacquar Davis
Feb 29, 2024
Reuben Jacquar Davis, age 49, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday February 29, 2024. He was born in Akron, Ohio on July 23, 1974 to the late Reuben J. and Karen (Avery) Davis and graduated from Buchtel High School. Football was his passion and he designed teams for electric football tournaments. He specialized in drawings, painting, clay figurines and...
Gregory A. Hall
Feb 29, 2024
On February 29th, 2024, Gregory A. Hall, a beloved brother, son, uncle, and friend, passed away at the age of 69. Greg is survived by his loving family: his mother Gloria Hall; his siblings Steven Hall (wife Nona Hall), Deborah Bish (husband Clyde Bish), Sue Porter (husband Denny Porter; and his brother Tim Hall (wife Katherine Hall). He was preceded...
Gifford Blaine Menteer
Feb 29, 2024
Gifford Blaine "Butch" Menteer, 81, passed away peacefully on February 29, 2024. Born in Brookfield, PA to Gifford and Louise (Peters) Menteer, he resided in the Akron, OH area most of his adult life. He retired from Consolidated Freightways after 28 years of service. Butch enjoyed his motorcycle, fishing, hunting and spending time with his family.In addition to his parents,...
Jackie L. Gear
Feb 28, 2024
Jackie L. Gear, age 71, of Hartville, passed away on Wednesday February 28, 2024 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on April 4, 1952 to the late Abram Ford and Margaret Jane (Jones) Coffindaffer. Jackie moved to Ohio with her family as a young girl. She met and...
Barbara Jean Blankenship
Feb 27, 2024
Together Again Barbara Jean Blankenship passed away on February 27, 2024 at the age of 86. She was born on November 7, 1937 in Wise, VA to the late Tusco and Delorace Winchester. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William T. Blankenship; siblings, Ivanelle Prillaman, Shirley Truby and Aubrey Winchester. Left to cherish...
Anita Louise Ross
Feb 27, 2024
Anita Louise Ross, 79, of Green, passed away peacefully at home on February 27, 2024. She was born in Ravenna on October 24, 1944 to the late Karl and Ruth {Wild} Brueggeman. In addition to her parents, Anita was preceded in death by her daughter Annette Quattrocchi; grandson Michael III; sister Pat Thompson; sister-in-law Barbara Cathey; brothers-in-law Dale Long, Charlie...
Adam J. Estlock
Feb 26, 2024
Adam J. Estlock, 32, passed away unexpectedly on February 26, 2024. Born in Akron, Ohio to Rusty and the late Denise (Riddle) Estlock, he was a lifelong area resident. Adam was an accomplished welder/fabricator, working at Stanley. He enjoyed hunting, playing games on the computer, watching movies, playing cards and spending time with his family.In addition to his mom, Adam...
Cheryl Lynn (Bragg, Galleher) Taylor
Feb 26, 2024
Cheryl Lynn Taylor (Bragg, Galleher), 80, of Stow, went to her Heavenly home on February 26, 2024 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. She was born on December 23, 1943 and raised in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and later went on to spend many years in Akron, Ohio where she raised her family. Cheryl was deeply dedicated to her family and...
Connie S. Hoffman
Feb 26, 2024
Connie S. Hoffman, 81, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2024. Born in Akron, Ohio to Grady and Myrtle Dean, she was a lifelong area resident. She enjoyed her dogs and spending time with her family.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; sister, Helen. She will be sadly missed by her children, Connie,...
Jasper T. Shadie
Feb 25, 2024
Jasper "Al" T. Shadie 91 was born to the late Henry and Udell Shadie on February 9th, 1933, in Akron, Oh. He was called home to be with the Lord on February 25, 2024.Visitation will be held Saturday, March 2nd, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm at Newcomer Funeral Home (131 N. Canton Rd., Akron) where services will be held at 2:00pm...
Michael Jon Kearns
Feb 25, 2024
Michael Jon Kearns, 68, of Akron, passed away on Sunday February 25, 2024. He was born in Akron, Ohio on April 15, 1955 to the late John Joseph and Benna Irene (Kemp) Kearns. He graduated in 1973 from Cuyahoga Falls High School and spent a career as a machine operator most recently at Extruded Silicone Products in Mogadore. He loved...
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