Obituaries
Johnathan Raymond Mason
May 8, 2018
Johnathan Mason, age 37, went home to the Lord on May 8, 2018. John was born on October 3, 1980 and attended Norton High School.He will be sadly missed by his family. A memorial service will be held at a later date.Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Newcomer Funeral Home-Akron.
Colleen Joy Byrne
May 8, 2018
Colleen Joy Byrne, 80, of Tallmadge, passed away May 8, 2018. Joy was born in Elizabeth, West Virginia on September 17, 1937 to the late Audie and Bertie Little in an unnamed holler not far from the Ohio line. She was raised in poverty with six brothers and a sister until each of them climbed their way out by the...
Anne Rose Bulgrin
May 8, 2018
Anne Rose Bulgrin (nee Marchok), age 90, was born November 6, 1927 in Akron and went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 8, 2018.Anne worked in retail over the years and retired from Sumner Nursing Home. Her life was devoted to family and friends. Her family always came first, no one could ever ask...
John D. Randolph
May 7, 2018
John David Randolph, 79, passed on Monday, May 7, 2018, while tending the flowers that he loved so much. John was born on July 16, 1938, in Smithburg, WV. He grew up among the hills and creeks that were so dear to him; among the animals that he considered friends. John came to Akron in the 1950s, where he worked...
Earl Fleming
May 6, 2018
Earl Fleming was born on February 15, 1958 to the late Luella and General Fleming, and departed this life on May 6, 2018 at his home. He loved to fish and spend time with his friends and family. He leaves to mourn, sisters, Victoria Stafford, Elizabeth (Delbert) Smith, Angela, Latoya, Lataysia Fleming; a host of nieces, nephews, and friends; also...
Gale R. Beagle
May 6, 2018
Gale R. Beagle, 71, of Akron, passed away May 6, 2018. Gale was born in Akron, Ohio on January 28, 1947 to the late Bernard and Ann Beagle. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having honorably served during the Vietnam War. He was a jack of all trades and had many accomplishments, both personally and professionally. Gale was...
James C. Heintel
May 5, 2018
James C. Heintel, 64 of Tallmadge, passed away on May 5, 2018. He was a manager at Walgreens for many years. James was an avid sports fan; loved his Browns, was commissioner of the Akron Fantasy Football League for 32 years. He loved spending time with his granddaughters and family. James also enjoyed golfing and attending football games at Akron...
Daniel Raymond Lafon
May 5, 2018
Daniel "Danny" Raymond Lafon, 71, of Bunnlevel, North Carolina, formerly of Akron, Ohio, passed away quietly Saturday morning, May 5, 2018. Daniel moved to North Carolina with his wife, Mary, in April, 2011. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a lifetime member of Aerie 555, Fraternal Order of Eagles. Daniel is survived by his...
Jean Love
May 5, 2018
Jean Love, 55, of Akron, passed away in her brother Thomas' arms on May 5, 2018. Jean was born on June 18, 1962 at a bouncing six pounds, in Barberton, Ohio. Jean was named after her great-aunt, Jean, who was very special to her and her family. At only six months, Jean was diagnosed with spinal meningitis, which left her...
Raymond "Ray" L. Scovern
May 4, 2018
Raymond "Ray" Leo Scovern, 82, of Rootstown, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Friday May 4, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Akron, Ohio on September 11, 1935. Ray married his wife, Lenda Scovern, on June 15, 1946, and has been married for 60 years.Ray will be missed dearly by his wife, Lenda Scovern;...
Margaret Fretz
May 4, 2018
Margaret "Peggy" L. Fretz, 80, of Cuyahoga Falls, went home to be with the Lord on May 4, 2018.Peggy graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1955, and graduated from the University of Akron with a bachelors degree in Home Economics. She worked as a substitute teacher in the local school system. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church...
Downa Dean Wingard
May 3, 2018
Downa Dean Wingard, 91, passed away on May 3, 2018 at Mulberry Gardens Memory Care Assisted Living. She was born in Akron, Ohio on June 30, 1926, and lived in Akron for most of her life. She lived her last 12 years in Tallmadge, Ohio. Downa worked for 15 years in the accounting department at Goodrich, and attended the University...
June Delores Vardeman
May 3, 2018
June Delores Vardeman (92), went to be with the Lord May 3, 2018 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease. She was born in Wellsville, OH on October 31, 1925 to Strossie "Jack" & Mary (Deeley) Cooper and lived most of her life in the Akron area. She was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Barberton....
Jimmie T. Johnson Jr.
May 2, 2018
Jimmie T. Johnson Jr., 66, of Akron, passed away on May 2, 2018. He was born in Akron on November 7, 1951. Jimmie worked for Summa Akron City Hospital. Those who will cherish his memory include his mother, Betty Johnson Sr.; eldest daughter, Theresa (Lance) Morgan; only son, Jeremiah Johnson; youngest daughter, Crystal Johnson; the mother of his children to...
Robert J. Mcmullen Sr.
May 2, 2018
Robert J. McMullen Sr. of Akron, OH passed away May 2, 2018. He was born August 2, 1935 to the late Joseph and Mana McMullen in Akron, OH. Robert graduated from Central High School in 1954. He married Blanche C. McMullen in 1967 and they lived in Akron for 51 years together. He was a loyal, loving, and hardworking husband...
Anthony E. Crawford
May 2, 2018
Anthony E. Crawford, 28, of Akron, passed away on May 2, 2018. He was born in Akron on September 8, 1989 to David and Ellen Crawford. Anthony was a gifted artist and musician. He enjoyed drawing and played lead guitar in his band Push Off. He studied at the University of Akron. Anthony was preceded in death by his father,...
James Raymond Guest
May 2, 2018
James Raymond Guest, "Jimmy", age 56, of Akron, Ohio, died on May 2, 2018 at his home. He was born on September 22, 1961 in Akron, the son of Barbara Guess, with whom he lived, and the late Howard Guess. Jimmy enjoyed football and baseball. He was inducted into the Ellet Football Hall of Fame. His deafness didn't keep him...
Wilma E. Fortney
May 2, 2018
Wilma, 84, passed away May 2, 2018 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. A longtime Akron resident, she was born in Ridley Park, PA on March 13, 1934. Wilma retired from May Company after many years of service. She enjoyed playing euchre, jigsaw puzzles, and vacations at the ocean. Wilma is survived by her husband of 63 years, Kenny; daughter,...
Rex Allen Wright
May 1, 2018
Rex Allen Wright, age 61 of Suffield Twp., Ohio, died on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 while working on his job. He was born on July 2, 1956, the son of Emily (nee Swartz) Wright of Suffield Twp., and the late William Harris Wright. Rex was a local truck driver for 1127 Construction Inc. of Akron. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and...
Violet Jean Garrett
Apr 30, 2018
Violet Jean Garrett, 94, went home to be with the Lord on April 30, 2018. She was born in Wadsworth, OH on April 12, 1924 to late parents Harold and Marie Monbarren. Jean was the focal point of the family, loved her kids and grandkids, enjoyed taking many family vacations to the beach, and was a good cook. She was...
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