Obituaries
Kyle Joseph Taylor
May 21, 2018
Our beloved son, brother, and grandson Kyle Joseph Taylor passed away May 21, 2018. He is survived by his mother, Karen Taylor, father, Purvies Taylor Jr., and sister, Kayla Taylor. Kyle was born in Cuyahoga Falls Ohio on July 16th, 1998. Kyle loved going to school and being with all of his friends until finally, graduating from Tallmadge High School...
Larry E. Burgy, Jr.
May 20, 2018
Surrounded by family and friends, Larry Burgy, 48, of Akron, went home in the arms of our Lord on May 20, 2018. Born February 19, 1970, Larry graduated from Ellet High School in 1988, and proudly served in the Marine Corps during Operation Desert Storm. Preceded in death by sister, Lisa; father Larry Sr.; stepdad, Stanley "Mac" McCloud; and step-son,...
Carolyn Elaine Schneider
May 20, 2018
Carolyn Elaine Schneider (nee. Herman) was born on November 16, 1944 and placed her soul in the hands of the Lord on May 20th, 2018 surrounded by love- a remarkable journey of 73 years. Carolyn was the daughter of Lawrence Herman and Abagail Hartupee. She was a life-long Akron resident. She married Don Schneider- her husband of 33 years in...
Goldie M. Hedrick
May 20, 2018
Goldie "Penny" Hedrick, 73, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2018. Penny was born on December 6, 1944 in St. George, WV to the late Jackson and Lucile Miner. Penny had a huge heart and would do anything for anyone. She attended Cornerstone FMC and loved spending time with children, especially babies. She spent many...
Daniel Wayne Hostler
May 19, 2018
Daniel Wayne Hostler, 61, of Akron, passed peacefully with his children holding his hands, and his sister Denise by his side on May 18, 2018. He was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. Dan was a US Navy veteran who served in the Vietnam War. He worked as a commercial electrician for many years, and was always available to share...
Georgena "Georgie" Lyn Guthrie
May 18, 2018
Georgena "Georgie" Lyn Guthrie, 62, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2018. She was born September 21, 1955 in Akron, Ohio. Georgie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter and sister. She will be missed by many. Georgena is preceded in death by her father, George E. Geitgey, and sister, Rhonda Ball Wynne. She is survived by her husband,...
Norma Lee Smith
May 17, 2018
Norma Lee Smith, 85, of Akron went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 17, 2018. She was preceded in death by the father of her three sons, her late husband James Dwight Murphy Sr.; brothers, Lindsay, Jesse and Robert Slayers; and sisters, Joyce and Sue. Norma is survived by her husband, Paul Kenneth Smith; brothers, Russell,...
Thomas Bernard Andonian
May 16, 2018
Thomas Bernard Andonian, "Tom", age 83 of Akron, Ohio, died on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on October 28, 1934 in Akron, the son of the late Archag and Stella (nee Moreno) Andonian. Tom worked for 42 years at Goodyear as a rubber worker, he retired in 1996. He was a very hard worker...
Violet P. Herr
May 15, 2018
Violet P. Herr passed away on May 15, 2018 at the age of 92. She was born January 10, 1926 to Roman and Mary Perusich. She graduated from Akron Garfield High School in 1944. During WWII, Violet worked for the Navy Department at Goodyear Aircraft. Subsequent employment included Yeager's Department Store and Bankers Guarantee Title and Trust Company until she...
William F. Duty Jr.
May 15, 2018
William F. Duty Jr., 66, of Akron, passed away on May 15, 2018. He was born in Gallatin, Tennessee to the late William and Eunice Duty Sr. William was employed at American Spring and Wire for 40 years.He loved the outdoors and could often be found fishing, boating, and gardening. He and his wife Sherry enjoyed traveling, particularly on cruises....
Nellie M. Mckibben
May 15, 2018
Nellie M. McKibben, 67, of Akron, passed away May 15, 2018 after a courageous battle with Huntington's disease. Nellie was born in Akron, Ohio on August 16, 1950 to the late Harry and Gladys Awalt. In her free time, Nellie loved her porch swing with her sweet tea and her dog Murphy.She will be dearly missed by the love of...
Glenn P. Rogers
May 14, 2018
Glenn P. Rogers, 71, of Akron, passed away May 14, 2018. Glenn was born in Vermilion, Pennsylvania on August 20, 1946 to the late Charles and Teresia Rogers. In addition to his parents, Glenn was preceded in death by his son, Glenn Rogers, Jr., and daughter, Candace Rogers.He is survived by long-time companion, Julie Hogue; daughters, Barb Rogers and Dawn...
Jerry Bianco
May 14, 2018
Jerry Bianco went home to be with Jesus his Savior and was united with his father, Laurence Bianco, on May 14, 2018. He was a loving son, father, brother and grandfather. Jerry loved his family and his friends and they loved him back. He had a heart of gold and a wonderful sense of humor. Jerry was always cracking jokes...
Jeffrey "Jeff" A. Hammelman
May 13, 2018
Jeffrey "Jeff" A. Hammelman, 61, went to Heaven on May 13, 2018 after a courageous battle with Mesothelioma. He was a member of the 1974 graduating class of Green HS. Jeff proudly served in the National Guard and was a proud member of the NRA. He was a very caring individual who always took the opportunity to provide for others...
Eleanor E. Alexis
May 13, 2018
Our dear aunt, Eleanor Elizabeth Alexis, passed away on May 13, 2018 at the age of 93. She was a long-time member of the Akron Women's City Club. Predeceased by her parents, Ernest and Ellen Elizabeth Alexis, and her siblings, Carl Alexis, Ruth Alexis, Helen and Dale Nelson, Mildred Alexis, and niece, Kathie Nelson. She is survived by nephew, James...
Raymond Miller
May 12, 2018
Raymond R. Miller, 90, of Akron, passed away comfortably at home on Saturday May 12, 2018. A Navy veteran of both WWII and the Korean War, Ray loved the Lord, his family, his church, and watching golf on the television. Before retirement, Ray worked in the transportation industry, serving as dispatcher and manager in various terminals in Akron, Cincinnati, Toledo,...
Carl Edward Knirk
May 11, 2018
Carl Edward Knirk, age 82 of Akron, Ohio, died on Friday, May 11, 2018.He was born at home (where the family had a farm and apple orchard) on July 1, 1935 in Quincy, Michigan, the son of the late William and Mary (nee Hammond) Knirk. Carl was an honorably discharged US Army veteran in the Army Audit Division. Mr. Knirk...
Lois A. Miller
May 11, 2018
Lois A. Miller, 89, of Akron, passed away comfortably in her home with her husband at her side on Thursday May 10, 2018. She loved the Lord, her family, animals, and her church. Lois served several churches in the Akron area with her secretarial, bookkeeping, and financial skills. Most recently she served as financial secretary at Crossroads Fellowship, where she...
Larry C. Nolte
May 10, 2018
Larry C. Nolte, 66, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 10, 2018 after a long illness. He was born August 7, 1951 to late parents Herman and June (Caldwell) Nolte. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Melanie; brother, Dave (Sue Dibble) Nolte; aunt, Betty Holdren; uncles, Bob and Don Nolte; god-daughters, Theresa Parkhill and Victoria...
Martin J. Nottnagel
May 9, 2018
Martin J. Nottnagel, "Marty", age 86 of Stow, Ohio, died on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at his home. He was born on December 10, 1931 in Hinckley, Ohio, the son of the late Leonard J. and Mary M. (nee Eichner) Nottnagel. Martin was an honorably discharged US Army veteran of the Korean War. Marty retired in 2001 from Morris Control...
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