Obituaries
Emanuel Hampton Jr.
Jun 22, 2018
Emanuel Hampton Jr., 82, of Akron, went Home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2018. Emanuel was born in Maplesville, Alabama on December 15, 1935 to the late Emanuel and Lula Mae (Mitchell) Hampton. Emanuel was a graduate of Barberton High School and worked at Babcock & Wilcox for many years. Most recently he worked at Lectromelt Casting...
Charlotte Ann Miller
Jun 21, 2018
Charlotte Ann Miller, age 51 of Akron, Ohio, died of cancer on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 5:35 PM at her home. She was born on January 16, 1967 in Akron, the daughter of Ann M. (nee Kelley) Miller of Tallmadge, and the late Charles Miller. Charlotte was self-employed as a house cleaner. She enjoyed flower gardening and spending time...
Kenneth Michael Cave
Jun 21, 2018
Kenneth M. Cave, 65, of Tallmadge, passed away on June 21, 2018. He was born May 14, 1953 in Akron, Ohio to the late William and Earlene Cave Sr. Ken proudly served in the U.S. Army for 23 years. He was an avid fan of the Cleveland Indians and Cavs. Ken will be deeply missed by his siblings, William (Debra)...
Debra Denise Jones
Jun 20, 2018
Debra Denise Jones, 57, of Akron, joined her parents on June 20, 2018. Debra was born in Akron, Ohio on March 18, 1961. Debra was preceded in death by Willie and Ann-Lois Jones., "Daffy", John McElroy, William Hill and a host of aunties and uncles.She is survived by her daughters, Dashawna Hill and Devona D. McElroy; grandchildren, Shakyla, Keaira and...
Janie C. Hines
Jun 20, 2018
Janie C. "Big Mamma" Hines of Akron, Ohio, passed away June 20, 2018. She was born July 20, 1965 in Cleveland Ohio. Janie was preceded in death by her parents Catherine and Jessie; mother-in-law, Janet; and brother-in-law, Mike. She will be deeply missed by her husband, John "Big Daddy" Hines; brother, Clifton (Charlene) Milam; sisters, Catherine Mae Milam, Christine Caris,...
Eugene E. Kirgesner
Jun 20, 2018
Eugene E. Kirgesner, 73, of Akron, passed away on June 20, 2018. He was born in Akron on May 5, 1945 to the late Edward and Barbara Kirgesner. Gene graduated from Hoban High School and earned his Bachelor Degree from the University of Akron where he was a member of Theta Chi. Gene loved the outdoors and was an avid...
Thomas P. Demita
Jun 20, 2018
Thomas P. DeMita, "Tom", age "39", of Akron, Ohio, died on June 20, 2018.He was born in Akron on March 12, 1935, the son of the late Thomas and Lydia (nee DiMascio) DeMita. Tom was a 1953 graduate of North High School and he attended Akron University and was in the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity.He retired from the US Postal...
James C. Moore
Jun 19, 2018
James C. Moore's full life of 91 years came to an end on June 19, 2018. James was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. James was preceded in death by his parents, Curtiss and Julia; first wife, Rose; and second wife, Viola.James is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Colbert; son, James M. (Dana) Moore; grandchildren, Perry, Thomas, Brittany, Dillon, and...
Peggy Ann Thompson (Nee Ward)
Jun 19, 2018
Peggy Ann Thompson (nee Ward), age 69 of Akron, Ohio, died on June 19, 2018 at Akron City Hospital. She was born on February 5, 1949 in Tomahawk, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Jack and Erietta (nee Ray) Ward.Peggy was a 1967 graduate of Springfield High School and also Southern Ohio College. She was a very well liked phlebotomist...
Paul Edwin Flohr, Sr.
Jun 19, 2018
Paul Edwin Flohr, Sr., "Mick", age 72 of Akron, Ohio, died on June 19, 2018 at his home. He was born in Akron, the son of the late Charles Laurence Flohr, Sr. and Margaret Elizabeth (nee Wehnes) Flohr Johnson.Mr. Flohr was a small engine technician for John Deere and then went on his own and had his own business. Paul...
Betty Lou Yambor
Jun 18, 2018
Betty Lou Yambor, age 85 of Akron, Ohio, died on June 18, 2018 at Akron General Hospital. She was born in Akron on June 13, 1933, the daughter of the late John B. and Ada J. (nee Chapman) Stewart. Betty was a homemaker and enjoyed people. She was a true "people person". Her greatest joy was spending time with her...
Nancy Ann Berringer (Krieger)
Jun 18, 2018
Nancy Ann Berringer (nee Krieger) died on Monday June 18, 2018 in her home. She was born September 18, 1934 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Nancy lived most of her life in Summit County, Ohio. She graduated from Hudson High School. Nancy worked as a bookkeeper at B.F. Goodrich and for Berringer Masonry.Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert D.,...
Leonard Davis
Jun 18, 2018
Leonard Davis, 68, passed away on June 18, 2018. He was born in Akron on December 28, 1949 to the late Samuel and Anna Davis. Leonard proudly served in the U.S. Air Force as a crew chief on F4C fighter jets during the Vietnam War. He retired from Firestone/Bridgestone after 41 years of service. In his free time, he enjoyed...
David L. Weidaw
Jun 16, 2018
David L. Weidaw Sr., 71, of Hartville, passed suddenly on Saturday June 16, 2018. Dave graduated from Springfield High School and was an Akron resident for most of his life. After high school, Dave served in the US Army. After his service he married his wife, Linda (Harshbarger), who he spent 49 loving (ornery) years with. Years later their sons...
Stephen W. Jones
Jun 15, 2018
Stephen W. Jones transitioned to his Heavenly home on June 15, 2018. He was born in Akron, Ohio on October 8, 1951 to Doston B. Jones, Sr. and Stella R. Jones. The third of five children, Stephen grew up in Goodyear Heights, graduated from Hower Vocational High School through their drafting/engineering program and obtained an Associate Degree in business from...
Tammy Rollyson
Jun 14, 2018
Tammy Rollyson, age 51 of Akron, passed away June 14, 2018. A lifelong Akron resident, she was born February 15, 1967 the daughter of Janet Ramage Wright and the late Charles Earl Rollyson. Tammy was a devoted mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys. Tammy is...
Wanda Anna Arnold
Jun 14, 2018
Wanda A. (Barnes) Arnold, 84, passed away on June 14, 2018 after a short illness. She was born December 31, 1933 to Harlin and Della Barnes. She retired from Monarch Rubber Co. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; sons, Buddy and Gary; and 3 great-grandchildren. She is survived by daughters, Randi (Jim) Hoover, Debbie Arnold; sons, Bobby...
Iamo M. Thompson
Jun 14, 2018
Iamo M. Thompson, 91, went home to be with the Lord on June 14, 2018. She was born in Charleston, WV on November 2, 1926. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Thompson; and daughter, Kim Brown. She is survived by her son, Kevin (Kim) Steiner; grandson, Joel (Rosie) Steiner; and granddaughter, Veronica (James) Knisely; and 2 great-grandchildren,...
Betty E. Leidig
Jun 13, 2018
Betty E. Leidig, 90, of Akron, went Home to be with the Lord on June 13, 2018. Betty was born in Lima, Ohio on April 25, 1928 to the late John and Mildred Sutton. She was a life time member of Park United Methodist Church, where she was actively involved with the Missionary Circle. Betty was a "cracker jack" at...
William E. Norris
Jun 13, 2018
William E. Norris, 81, of Akron, passed away on June 13, 2018. He was born in Cadiz, OH to the late Carl and Gayle Norris. He was an avid Cleveland Indians fan, hunter, car enthusiast, and loved trips to Walnut Creek. In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his nephew, Brian Bross. He is survived by...
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