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Carl Dean Nichols
Feb 14, 2024
Carl Dean Nichols, age 72, of Uniontown passed away on February 14, 2024. He was born on February 24, 1951, to the late Roscoe and Sylvia (Kvenild) Nichols. He graduated from Ellet High School in 1969 and went on to get his master's degree from Kent State. Carl served in the Coast Guard Reserve. He was a talented woodcarver and...
James Michael Yontz
Feb 13, 2024
James Michael Yontz, 58, of Tallmadge, passed away on February 13, 2024. He was born in Akron, Ohio on March 25, 1965 and graduated from East High School. He was an extremely talented painter and wallpaper hanger and spent 25 years employed in the maintenance department at Summa. Jim loved sports. He was an avid Browns fan and held season...
Linda L. Friedlander
Feb 13, 2024
Linda Lou Friedlander, 87, passed away on February 13, 2024. She was born on September 29, 1936 the daughter of the late Thomas and Irma George. Linda retired from Apsco after 30 years of dedicated service. She was a woman of great faith and was a member of the First Apostolic Church of Tallmadge. She would read God's word daily...
Bernadette Kiel
Feb 13, 2024
Bernadette Kiel passed away peacefully on February 12, 2024 at the age of 73 surrounded by her family and friends. Born on October 26th 1950 in Akron, Ohio to John and Dorothy Carcione, Bernie grew up in the North Hill section of Akron. She graduated from The Elms high school and went on to earn Bachelors and Masters degrees at...
William Lloyd Bunner
Feb 12, 2024
William Lloyd "Bill" Bunner passed away unexpectedly with his family by his side on Monday, February 12th, 2024. He was a graduate of Springfield High School. Bill was preceded in death by his father Thomas Bunner, uncle Nick Gruic, niece and nephew Brookland & Braxton, and foster brother Christopher.He is survived by his wife Bambi; son Wyatt; step-daughter Halei (Brandin)...
Edwin Paul Darrah
Feb 12, 2024
Edwin "Ed" Paul Darrah, 90, of Rootstown, Ohio passed away February 12, 2024. Ed was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to many. He was born on July 8, 1933 in Akron, Ohio to late parents Dick Darrah and Marion (Keech) Hess. Ed served in the United States Army. Upon his leave, he began his 40 year career...
Gloria Janis Morgan
Feb 10, 2024
Gloria Janis Morgan, 73, passed away peacefully February 10, 2024 with her daughter by her side. Born in Sweetwater, Tennessee to the late Junior and Minnie Bell (Wear) Frank, she was a lifelong resident of the Akron, Ohio area. She enjoyed listening to Elvis, volunteering, and most of all spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.In addition to her...
David Horace Ferguson
Feb 10, 2024
David Horace Ferguson, husband, and dad, peacefully departed on February 10, 2024, after a courageous prolonged illness. David was born in Clinton, South Carolina on December 15, 1930 to Godfrey Ferguson and Bertha (Young) Ferguson. He was the fifth child out of seven siblings. David received a football scholarship to attend Allen University at Columbia, SC in1949, later in 1951,...
Michael Richard Yerkey
Feb 9, 2024
Michael Yerkey, 47, of Mogadore, went to be with the LORD on February 9, 2024. He was born on April 14, 1976 to Robert and Doris (Timberlake) Yerkey. Michael graduated from Field High School in 1995 and from Norwich University in 1999 of Northfield, VT. where he received his bachelor's degree. He served in the U.S. Army until 2003. He...
Elaine E. Jackson
Feb 9, 2024
Elaine E. Jackson, 86, passed away on February 9, 2024. She was born on August 29, 1937 the daughter of the late Edward and Rachel Saxe. Elaine was a woman of great faith and was a member of Springfield Church of the Brethren. She read God's word daily in her Bible and lived God's word in her actions. Elaine retired...
Kimberly A. Hughes
Feb 9, 2024
With great sadness, we announce the loss of our dearest, Kimberly Ann (nee Kozy) Hughes on February 9th, 2024, at the age of 51.She was a wonderful wife to Mike Hughes, daughter to Chuck and Sharon Kozy, sister to Lisa and Bill George, Pamela and David Siladie and aunt to Logan, Charlie, Thomas, Sophia and Chase.Kim had many cousins that...
Kenneth Simeon Pownall Jr.
Feb 9, 2024
Kenneth Simeon Pownall Jr., 82, of Akron, passed away on February 9, 2024. He was born on January 2, 1942 to the late Kenneth and Elizabeth {Coghan} Pownall.In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his wife Beverly; sons Kenny and Keith Pownall; sisters Donna and Barbara; brothers Ard, Donald, Jerry and Dane. Kenneth is survived by...
Jennifer S. Joyce
Feb 8, 2024
Jennifer S. Joyce, 51, of Akron, passed away on February 8, 2024. A lifelong resident of Akron, Jenny was born on April 12, 1972. She graduated from East High School. She was preceded in death by her father Bernard Joyce Sr. Jenny is survived by her mother Mary McCartey and brothers Bernard Joyce Jr. and Eugene McCartey. Those with contact...
Suzanne Miller
Feb 7, 2024
Suzanne Miller, 85, of Akron, joined her parents and brother in Heaven on February 7, 2024. Suzanne will be missed by her loving fiancé Robert Schutte Sr., her family and pets. Suzanne retired as an executive assistant to the c-suite officers at First Merit Bank. There will be no formal services. To share a memory of Suzanne or leave a...
Virginia Maxine Frock
Feb 7, 2024
Virginia Maxine Frock, 91, of Akron, passed away on February 7, 2024. She was born on August 30, 1932 the daughter of the late George and Clara Vough of Somerset, PA. Maxine graduated with the class of 1950 from Kenmore High School. She was a woman of faith and was a member of Park United Methodist Church. Maxine always stayed...
Terry D. Moss
Feb 7, 2024
Terry D. Moss, 59, of Akron, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 7, 2024. He was born on July 30, 1964 in Akron, Ohio to the late William and Betty Moss. Terry graduated from Butchel High School, and went on to Job Core. Over the years, Terry worked in numerous factory jobs, and most recently retired from...
Cleveland Ray Worley
Feb 7, 2024
Cleveland Ray Worley, 93, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2024 after a long illness. Cleveland was born on May 20, 1930 in Jumping Branch, West Virginia to the late Charley L. and Ethel (Griffith) Worley. In addition to his parents, Cleveland was preceded in death by sisters Eva Bower, Macil Waddell, Lola Mae Worley; brothers George Wilton Worley, and...
Jessica Lenora Valarinos
Feb 7, 2024
Jessica Lenora Valarinos, 53, of Cuyahoga Falls, died Wednesday, February 7, 2024.She was born December 28, 1970 in Akron. As a nurse, Jessica dedicated her life to helping others. She loved her family with all her heart, especially her grandchildren who were her entire world.She is survived by her children, Ethan (Cara) Johnston, Brandon (Autumn) Johnston, Danielle (Justin) Lattimer, and...
Michael Castelli
Feb 7, 2024
Michael Castelli, 86, went home to be with Jesus, his Lord, on February 7, 2024. He was born in Termini Imerese, Sicily, to Augustino and Charlene Castelli. At the age of 16, he arrived in the USA and settled in the Akron, Ohio, area where he lived the rest of his life. After working a few years as a cement...
Kenneth P. Lott
Feb 6, 2024
Kenneth P. Lott, 75, passed away on February 6, 2024. He was born on September 4, 1948 the son of the late Chester and Kathleen Lott. He graduated with the class of 1966 from Copley High School. Kenny then proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force for Four Years. He was employed with Bellow, Goodyear Aerospace and retired...
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