Obituaries
Lela D. Anderson
Jan 18, 2018
Lela D. Anderson, 91, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2018. She was born in Spencer, WV on May 17, 1926 to the late Maxwell and Ethel Murray. She was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple and worked in the nursery for 40 years. She loved children, baking and working puzzles. She also...
Robert George Kalain
Jan 18, 2018
Robert George Kalain, "Frog", age 62 of Akron, Ohio, died on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at his home. He was born on September 13, 1955 in Akron, the son of the late George and Geraldine (nee Gilbert) Kalain. Frog was a retired auto parts clerk for Rubber City Auto Parts and lastly, Federated Auto Parts. He liked tinkering with cars,...
Cynthia A. Back
Jan 17, 2018
Cynthia A. Back "Cindy", 74, of Akron, passed away on January 17, 2018. She was born in Akron on February 16, 1943 to the late Glenn and Doris Kime. She was a past member of The Chapel, where she taught Sunday School. Cindy retired from Ferriot Inc. after 25 years of service. In her free time, she enjoyed crafts, decorating...
Beatrice Oxley
Jan 17, 2018
Beatrice L. Oxley, 96, of Akron, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2018. Beatrice was born in West Hamlin, West Virginia to the late Charles and Lenna (Wilson) Adkins on December 3, 1921, and later moved to Akron, Ohio where she lived most of her life.Beatrice took great pride in being a wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker. Taking care of...
Robert Ray Hilling
Jan 17, 2018
Robert Ray Hilling, 59, of Lakemore, passed away at his home on January 17, 2018. He was born in Akron on March 11, 1958 to the late Edward Hilling and Frances (George) Inch. He will be deeply missed by his daughter, Marie (Mickey) Hudak and their children, Embry and Daven Hudak and daughter, Tara Ferry; brothers, Tom Hilling and Eddie...
Horace James O'Dell
Jan 16, 2018
Horace James O'Dell, 95, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. He was born on January 26, 1922 to Millard Filmore O'Dell and Sarah Jane Parks O'Dell in Hanging Dog, NC. Horace was preceded in death by sisters, Josephine (Jack) Long, Janice (Wayne) Palmer, Alma (Pat) Hamilton; brothers, Howard (Stella), Homer, and Roscoe (Bonnie) (Vanna);...
Donald Scott Kinney
Jan 16, 2018
Donald Scott Kinney, 58, of Barberton, formerly of Eastlake, passed away on January 16, 2018. He was born in Wisconsin on November 28, 1959. Don proudly served in the U.S. Navy and worked for many years at Lubrizol. In his free time, he enjoyed playing darts, bowling and rooting for the Oklahoma Sooners. Don was preceded in death by his...
Richard L. Warren Sr.
Jan 14, 2018
Richard L. "Dick" Warren Sr., 78, of Akron, passed away on January 14, 2018 with his family by his side. He was born in Akron on April 25, 1939 to the late Orville and Helen Warren. Dick began his career with the Summit County Sheriff Office in 1961 as a uniformed dispatcher. He rose through the ranks and concluded his...
Bryenna Lynae Belcher
Jan 14, 2018
Bryenna L. Belcher gained her angel wings on January 14, 2018 at Akron Children's Hospital. She was born on December 28, 2017 at Akron City Hospital.Bryenna was the beloved daughter to Ashley Ferrell and Brandon Belcher; cherished sister to Bralynn, Isaiah, Aliyah, Amariae, Kendrick and Briona; adored granddaughter to Jennifer Childers, Bill Ferrell, and Marvinus Kirklin; treasured niece to Hannah...
Easton Michael Smith
Jan 13, 2018
Easton Michael Smith was born into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father on January 13, 2018. He was precious and perfect at 7lbs 13ozs and 21 inches. In our hearts we know Easton is with Grandma Barb and Grandpa Mike. He is survived by parents, Michael and Rachel Smith; siblings, Jayce, Montgomery and MichaelAnn; grandparents, Rodney Herrilko, Deborah Smith...
Kenneth R. Hymes
Jan 13, 2018
Kenneth R. Hymes, 84, of Akron, went to a better place on January 13, 2018, and joined his beloved wife, Donna Hymes. He was born on November 15, 1933 in Cumberland, Maryland. Kenny served in the Navy on the USS Ross. Kenny worked for General Tire for 40 years before retiring. He kept himself busy by working on appliances and...
Rodney Dale Neal, Sr.
Jan 12, 2018
Rodney Dale Neal, Sr., "Rod", age 62, of Ravenna, Ohio, formerly of Freeport, Florida, died on January 12, 2018 at Kent Health Care Center.He was born on June 17, 1955 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, the son of the late Frederick Dale and Lois Rae (nee Wright) Neal. Rod was a 1973 graduate of Springfield High School and he also attended...
Robert Coomes
Jan 12, 2018
Robert "Bobby" Coomes, 69, passed away unexpectedly on January 12, 2018. He was born February 3, 1948 in Canton, OH to late parents, Richard and Minnie Coomes. He grew up and graduated from Stow High School (class of '66) and remained a huge Bulldogs fan. Bobby enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and family, watching the Browns and Indians, and...
Bert Dickerson
Jan 12, 2018
Bert Dickerson Jr., 90, went home to be with the Lord on January 12, 2018. He was born December 24, 1927 in Spencer, WV to the late Bert and Lonnie Dickerson. Bert retired from Duff Truck Lines after 30+ years of service. He was a longtime member of Lighthouse Christian Fellowship in Cuyahoga Falls. Bert enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, working...
James K. Palmer, Ii
Jan 11, 2018
James K. Palmer, II, "Jim", age 72 of New Franklin, Ohio, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Akron City Hospital.He was born on July 24, 1945 in Akron, the son of the late James K. and Gloria (nee Blevins) Palmer, I. Jim was an accountant at GoodYear for 32 years, retiring in 2001. Survivors...
Linda Sue (Bennett) Heilman
Jan 11, 2018
Linda Sue (Bennett) Heilman, 64, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on January 11, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 26, 1953. Linda drove bus for Waterloo Local Schools. She loved to scrapbook and left her legacy in the form of beautiful albums for her family to cherish. Linda loved spending all...
Melody Rose Moore
Jan 11, 2018
Melody Rose Moore, age 57, of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Akron General Hospital. She was born on September 7, 1960 in Akron, the daughter of Dolly Ludwig Morrison (nee Yeager) of Green and the late Robert L. Ludwig, Sr.Melody was a 1978 graduate of Field High School and was...
David G. Mcclenic
Jan 10, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of David G. McClenic announces his passing on January 10, 2018 at the age of 72. A lifelong resident of Akron, David graduated from East High in 1963. He was a US Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War. His hobbies included watching sports, bowling, fishing and playing scrabble, just to name...
Lucille J. Noel
Jan 9, 2018
Heaven gained another Angel when Lucille J. Noel, 81, passed away Jan. 9, 2018. A native of the Akron area, she was born July 13, 1936. She was a lifetime member of the Akron Baptist TempleLucille is preceded in death by husband of 36 years, James B. Noel Jr. and parents, Argil and Jean (Barclay) Ice. A mother of five...
Cheryl Kay Soisson
Jan 9, 2018
Cheryl Kay Soisson, 75, of Akron, passed away January 9, 2018. Cheryl was born in Akron, Ohio on December 24, 1942 to the late Arthur and Ruth Hone. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert T. Soisson, Sr.; children, Robert Jr. (Jen) Soisson, Rhonda (Del) Akers, Debbie Gray (Terry), Jeffrey (Mylissa) Soisson, and Annie (Jason) Drake; 14 grandchildren and...
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