Obituaries
James H. Loper
Mar 23, 2018
James "Jim" H. Loper, 58, of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, March 23, 2018, after a hard fought battle with CHF/COPD. James was born October 27, 1959 to Donald and Nancy Loper of Glendale, Arizona. James served in the US Navy. He was also proud to be clean and sober for over 36 years, and non-smoking for over...
Alberta J. Kaminski
Mar 23, 2018
Alberta J. Kaminski (Boice), 77, took her Heavenly flight to be high on that Mountain peacefully with all her children and grandchildren by her side on March 23, 2018. She was born August 4, 1940 to her late parents Theodore Boice and Mary Wilson. Alberta was an accomplished cook, enjoyed outdoor activities with the family, and had a love for...
Sandra J. Risner
Mar 23, 2018
Sandra J. Risner, 71, passed away on March 23, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Jim Risner. Sandra is survived by her daughter, Dawn (Ross) Cunningham and grandchildren, C.J. and Kacie. Cremation has taken place. A private service will be held at a later date. To share a memory of Sandra please sign the...
Betty J. Prater
Mar 23, 2018
Betty J. Prater, 78, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2018. She was born Dec. 23, 1939 in Prestonsburg, KY to late parents James and Dorothy (Ramey) Hughes. Betty worked in the medical field until she retired from Akron General Medical Center in the billing department. In her spare time she enjoyed watching TV and keeping in...
Betty J. Mcginnis
Mar 23, 2018
Betty J. McGinnis, 86, passed away on March 23, 2018. Betty was born in Tanner, WV on July 15, 1931. She had been a resident of Akron since 1954. She enjoyed being a homemaker and raising two fine sons. She was a member of the Clearview United Methodist Church, where she helped with the Monday work day, the nursery, and...
Veronica Lee Humbert-Williams
Mar 22, 2018
Veronica Lee Humbert-Williams, age 58 of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with our Lord on March 22, 2018. She was born on June 3, 1959 in Akron, the daughter of Deloris (nee Fitzpatrick) Humbert of Akron and the late William G. Humbert, Jr. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, Viewing at 11:00 AM and Funeral...
Sally Conley
Mar 22, 2018
Sally Conley, 75, went home to be with the Lord on March 22, 2018. She was born December 7, 1942 to late parents Ralph and Eugenia See. Sally was a lifelong cosmetologist and enjoyed working with and teaching people. She loved traveling and taking cruises with the love of her life Bob. The apple of her eye was her son,...
Robert Lee Lucas
Mar 21, 2018
Robert Lee Lucas, age 69, of Burbank, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on March 21, 2018 at 5:00 AM at Akron City Hospital. He was born on October 3, 1948 in Akron, the son of the late Eldon Emerson and Ruth Lorvina (nee Adkins) Lucas, Sr.Robert was an upholsterer for various companies in the area. His crowning...
Betty Jean Celetti
Mar 21, 2018
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Betty Jean Celetti, who unexpectedly went to be with the Lord on March 21, 2018. Betty was born on August 16, 1937 in Akron, Ohio, daughter of the late Ruby and Willard McClaskey. Betty dedicated her life to loving and caring for...
Freddie Lee Sutton
Mar 21, 2018
Freddie Lee Sutton, age 69 of Akron, Ohio, died on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on December 26, 1948 in Barberton, Ohio, the son of the late Fay and Faye (nee Hatcher) Sutton. Freddie was an honorably discharged US Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He was retired from the Cuyahoga Valley...
Walter R. Palm
Mar 20, 2018
Walt, age 95, passed away March 20, 2018. Born July 3, 1922 in Circleville, OH to the late Estella (Reber) Palm and Carl Palm. He grew up on the farm and after graduation entered the Army and served in Panama in WW II.He had many ventures in his early years, including a parking lot business in Columbus and he was...
Dolores J. Maxfield
Mar 20, 2018
Dolores J. Maxfield, 86, of Akron, passed surrounded by family on March 20, 2018. Dolores was born on March 7, 1932 in Rittman, OH to the late Denzel and Lovina Gorby. Dolores was an animal lover who enjoyed her dog, Heidi. She was artistic, and enjoyed drawing and painting. She cherished family gatherings and Bible studies.In addition to her parents,...
Steven Douglas Marshall
Mar 20, 2018
Steven Douglas Marshall, 53, peacefully passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at his home in Uniontown, Ohio after a 15 month battle with cancer. He was born August 10, 1964 in Akron, Ohio. Steve was the beloved husband and best friend of his one and only love of 31 years, Lee Anne Marshall (Smith); the devoted father of Sarah Marshall,...
Mary E. Ledyard (Krizo)
Mar 19, 2018
Mary E. Ledyard (Krizo), 67, of Boardman, formerly of Brimfield, passed unexpectedly on March 19, 2018. Mary was born on January 1, 1951 at Robinson Memorial Hospital to the late John and Ellen Krizo. She graduated from Field High School in 1969, and went on to continue her education at Kent State, where she obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts...
Pearl A. Dennison
Mar 18, 2018
Pearl A. Dennison, age 94 of Akron, Ohio, went Home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at her home. She was born on December 26, 1923 in Gauley Mills, West Virginia, the daughter of the late James and Lillie W. (nee Williams) Hawkins.Pearl was the owner and operator of the House of Pearl. Pearl was also...
Sigrid Jividen
Mar 18, 2018
Sigrid Jividen, 78, passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2018. She was born November 19, 1939 in Stuttgart, Germany to late parents Wilhelm and Martha Hollich. Sigrid loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Darrell; children, Kevin Jividen, Bryan Jividen; grandchildren, Michael, Alex, Natalie, Bella, Jacob, Cynthia, Scott,...
Craig Edward Goddard Savage
Mar 18, 2018
Craig Edward (Goddard) Savage, age 68 of Akron, Ohio, died on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Louis Stokes VA Medical Center in Cleveland. He was born on November 19, 1949 in Akron, the son of the late John W. and Alice (nee Ewing) Goddard. Craig was a 1967 graduate of Field High School in Akron. He was also an honorably...
Kevin Gleaves Parry
Mar 16, 2018
Kevin Gleaves Parry 55, went home to the Lord on Friday, March 16, 2018, following a brief illness. A kind and gentle soul, Kevin was born in Akron to his loving parents, Marian and Kenneth Parry. Kevin was a 1981 graduate of North High School and later received a degree in Computer Programming from Kent State University in 1984. Kevin...
David J. Shilinski
Mar 16, 2018
David J. Shilinski, 65, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on March 16, 2018. He graduated from Garfield High School and worked at St. Edwards Assisted Living. He enjoyed baseball games, cookouts, boating, listening to Pink Floyd, spending time with his family, and taking road trips. David was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary...
Betty Jean Rowles
Mar 16, 2018
Betty Jean Rowles, 76, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 16, 2018. She was born April 23, 1941 in Akron, Ohio to late parents James and Carrie Sabo. She was a graduate of Kenmore High School and worked at Noble Shoes. Betty Jean enjoyed going fishing with her husband Mike, watching the Cleveland Indians and spending time with...
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