Obituaries
Dexter I. Blair
Jul 11, 2018
Dexter I. Blair, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on July 11, 2018 after a short battle with cancer.Dex worked at the Board of Elections. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #750 for over 50 years, and a member at Grace Baptist Church for 8 years. Dex was a handy man. He loved to work...
Mitchell A. Griggs
Jul 11, 2018
Mitchell (Mitch) A. Griggs, 58, of Tallmadge, passed away July 11, 2018. Mitch was born in Akron, Ohio on March 10, 1960 to the late Billie K. Mullins. He was a brilliant man who could fix anything. Mitch loved to help others more than himself and would drop everything at a moments notice to do so. He loved hunting, fishing,...
Darya Lyn Benson
Jul 10, 2018
Darya Lyn Benson, "Dolly", age 70 of Akron, Ohio, died on July 10, 2018 at her home. She was born on September 28, 1947 in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Bobbie and Rosemary (nee McCleary) Wilson. Dolly was a '65 graduate of Lincoln High School in Canton and she was a homemaker. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles, fishing,...
Violet Thayer
Jul 9, 2018
Violet J. Thayer, 42, of Akron, passed away on Monday July 9, 2018. Violet was born in Akron, OH on June 28, 1976. She graduated from North High School in 1995.Violet was a very artistic and creative woman. She enjoyed creating art and writing poetry. She was a kind hearted person who loved animals, antiques, and anything from the 1920's-1960's...
Naomi Lee Mcintyre
Jul 9, 2018
Naomi Lee McIntyre, 95, passed away peacefully at home on July 9, 2018. She was born September 28, 1922 and resided in the Akron area for most of her life. Naomi was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was a faithful servant of Christ and member of the Tallmadge First Church of God. Naomi was devoted...
Dorothy L. Garritano
Jul 8, 2018
Dorothy Louise Garritano, "Dottie", age 95 of Akron, Ohio, died on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Pebble Creek Nursing Home. She was born on February 12, 1923 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, the daughter of the late Roy and Elizabeth (nee Barber) Metcalf. Dottie was a retail clerk for Kmart and she also sold Avon for many years. Dottie enjoyed dancing,...
Karen L. Selman
Jul 8, 2018
Karen L. Selman,, 66, passed away on July 8, 2018. She was born in Akron on June 4, 1952 to the late Charles "Whitey" Selman and Joyce Elaine Williams. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Tara D. Kennell; brother, Howard L. Frick III; son-in-law, Joseph A. Miller; and the love of her life, Alfred Cootz. Karen will...
Shirley Jeanne Hagenbaugh-Largent
Jul 7, 2018
Shirley Jeanne Hagenbaugh-Largent, age 84 of Akron, Ohio, died on July 7, 2018 at Akron City Hospital. She was born on November 17, 1933 in Akron, the daughter of the late Harry Ray and Dorothy (nee Emery) Miller.Shirley was a 1951 graduate of Akron East High School and was also a real estate agent in the Akron area. She liked...
George John Hennigin
Jul 6, 2018
George John Hennigin, age 60 of Akron, Ohio, died on Friday, July 6, 2018 at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He was born on December 13, 1957 in Cleveland, the son of the late George L. Hennigin and Shirley "Treasure" (nee Crane) Hennigin Kuzmickas.George was a clerk for 42 years in the grocery business. He was an avid Cleveland sports fan,...
Teresa Diane Dennis
Jul 6, 2018
Teresa Diane Dennis, 69, passed away on July 6, 2018. She was born October 10, 1948 in Grantsville, WV to late parents Alva Williams and Ruth Longshore. Teresa graduated with a Bachelor's degree from The University of Akron and worked at Sacks Electric for many years. She was an avid reader and loved her books. Teresa was preceded in death...
James Michael Williams
Jul 5, 2018
James Michael Williams, age 3 days, of Atwater, Ohio, died on July 5, 2018 at University Rainbow Babies Hospital of Cleveland. He was born on July 2, 2018 in Cleveland, the son of Andrew Michael and Jennifer Lee (nee Andrews) Williams. In the short time he was here he touched many lives. Our sweet little angel was a fighter from...
Jeffery Dale Husk
Jul 5, 2018
Jeffery Dale Husk, 48, of N. Canton, passed away on July 5, 2018. He was born in Reedy, West Virginia on March 31, 1970. Jeff proudly served in the U.S. Army. He worked at Air Enterprise for the past seven years. Jeff loved his job and considered his co-workers to be family. In his free time, he was an avid...
Patricia Ann Hays
Jul 5, 2018
Patricia Ann Hays, "Pat", age 84, peacefully fell asleep in death on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at the Akron General Justin T Rogers Hospice Care Center in Akron following a brief illness.Pat was dearly loved by her husband of 59 years, James H. Hays; her children, James Brian Hays and his wife, Kriss, Donna Jean Halbheer and her husband, Jurgen;...
Erica L. Portis
Jul 4, 2018
Erica L. Portis, MSN, RN, CRNA , age 43 passed away on July 4, 2018. Erica was born January 10, 1975 and was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio. Erica earned her BSN from the University of Akron, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She continued her education earning her MSN in Nurse Anesthesia from Case Western Reserve University, and certification from...
Kimberly R. Carpenter
Jul 4, 2018
Kimberly R. Carpenter, 59, of Akron, passed away on July 4, 2018 after a long fought battle with cancer. Kim was born on August 31, 1958 in Akron, Ohio. She loved her husband, daughters, and grandchildren more than anything. Her friends and family will forever miss her contagious laughter and smile.Kim was preceded in death by her mother, Carol Torson...
Marla J. Weber
Jul 4, 2018
Marla J. Weber, 74, of Streetsboro, went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2018. Marla was a devoted wife, mother, and "Mema." She loved spending time with her family and children. She loved the Lord and was a member of Hope Community Church in Hudson, OH. Marla spent most of her life Florida (50+ years), before relocating to...
Betty E. Baughman
Jul 3, 2018
Betty E. Baughman, age 63 of Mogadore, Ohio, died on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at her home. She was born on October 26, 1954 in Akron, the daughter of the late Charles Victor and Mary Hazel (nee James) Taylor. Betty was a 1973 graduate of Garfield High School and went on and furthered her education and received her certificate as...
David A. Whited
Jul 2, 2018
David A. Whited, 58, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away July 2, 2018. David was born in Akron, Ohio on May 14, 1960 to the late Arthur and Bonnie Whited. David honorably served in the USMC. He worked for Whited & Sons Concrete, loved fishing, hunting and whittling in his free time. David was a loving father and he will be...
Travis Lee Graham
Jul 2, 2018
Travis Lee Graham, 32, passed away unexpectedly on July 2, 2018. He was born November 18, 1985 in Akron to mother, Terri and his late father, Timothy Graham. Travis loved life, his family, and made friends wherever he went. His smile lit up every room. You could always count on him for a laugh. He enjoyed playing softball, was an...
George M. Lough
Jul 2, 2018
George M. Lough, 74, went home to be with the Lord on July 2, 2018. He proudly served in the US Navy and retired after 20 years. George worked for the US Postal Service and retired in 2010. He was a kind, gentle man who loved his family. His hobbies were fishing, playing cards with friends and family, solving puzzles,...
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