Obituaries
Kenneth R. Harmel
Oct 10, 2017
Kenneth R. Harmel, "Ken", age 71 of Akron, Ohio, died on October 10, 2017 at 1:30 AM at Akron City Hospital following a battle with cancer. He was born in Akron on August 21, 1946, the son of the late Fred and Lillian Miller Harmel. Ken was a retired chopper at Lancers Dispersions after 10 years of service. Ken had...
John Anthony Lanese, Sr.
Oct 9, 2017
John Anthony Lanese, Sr., age 69 of Bedford, Ohio, died on Monday, October 9, 2017 at Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood, Ohio.He was born on September 17, 1948 in Bedford the son of the late John Thomas and Edith Masciarelli Lanese. John was a landscaper, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family. Survivors include his loving wife,...
Carolyn S. Wyatt
Oct 9, 2017
Carolyn S. Wyatt, 74, of Ravenna, Ohio, passed away October 9, 2017 peacefully at home.She was born September 13, 1943 in Dorchester, Virginia. Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents, Judge and Ruby Fields, Sr.; her late husband, Emery Murley Wyatt; son, Jeff Hamilton; daughter, Pamela Wyatt; sister, Peggy Boston; grandchildren, Chaz Kortz and Michael Thrash; and great-granddaughter, Payton...
Elmer C. Wolfe Jr.
Oct 8, 2017
Elmer C. Wolfe Jr., "Sonny" "Fat Daddy" 83, of Akron, passed away October 8, 2017. Elmer was born in Akron, Ohio on November 22, 1933 to the late Elmer and Ruth Wolfe. He retired from Ruhlin Construction as a Laborer/Finisher with over 40 years and he Honorably served in the U.S. Air Force during Peace Time in Korea as a...
Terrence Arnold
Oct 7, 2017
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Terrence L. Arnold, 56, better known as "TA" on October 7, 2017. Terrence was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 22, 1961 to the late Rufus Arnold and Margaret Pride. TA began his 33 year career with JOANN, most recently he supported the DC Shipping Team as a...
Alberta H. Mealy
Oct 7, 2017
Alberta H. "Bertie" Mealy, 97, passed peacefully at her home with family October 7, 2017. Born in Pottstown, PA, a resident of Uniontown, OH for 63 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Ernest; son, Vince; and granddaughter, Alanna. Bertie is survived by her sons, Fred (Cindy) and David; grandchildren, Jeff (Jill), Stephen (Colleen), Rachel,...
Betty L. Hoselton
Oct 7, 2017
Betty L. Hoselton, 83, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2017 at home surrounded by family after a long illness. Betty was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother to her family. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Ethel and Hoyt Boggess; husband, Richard O. Hoselton; daughter, Judy Seabolt; brother, Cecil Boggess; and sisters, Thelma Kathleen...
Donald L. Anderson
Oct 7, 2017
Donald L. Anderson, 68, died Saturday October 7, 2017 comfortably at his sister's home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. He leaves his parents, Tom and Helen Anderson; brothers and sisters, Tommy (Kitty), Patty and Rose; children, Brian and Christine; their mother, Sue Popa; grandchildren, Dustin, Austin, Bethany and Isabella; companion of 16 years, Cindy; and...
J. Gregory Sager
Oct 6, 2017
J. Gregory Sager, 71, passed away on October 6, 2017. He was born in Akron, Ohio on May 6, 1946 to the late Rex and Evelyn Sager. He graduated from Copley High School and Barrington College, and earned a Masters in Theater Arts from Kent State University. Greg was a puppeteer, writer, playwright, producer of videos for local organizations, and...
Russell D. Ferguson
Oct 6, 2017
Russell D. Ferguson, 65, went home to be with the Lord on October 6, 2017. He will be missed by his sons, Ralph and Richard Ferguson; sisters, Penny (Harold) Smith and Peggy Marks; 3 grandchildren. Family and friends may call on Sunday, October 15, 2017 from 2-5 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron, where funeral services...
Sonja Debolt
Oct 4, 2017
Sonja DeBolt, 74, of Wadsworth, passed away on October 4, 2017. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 2, 1943. Sonja will always be remembered for her big heart. She loved reading, bike riding, and spending time with family. Sonja was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Chresos; mother, Shirley Fleming; son, Kevin DeBolt; and brother, Tony Chresos....
Talma Jean Keener
Oct 4, 2017
Talma Jean Keener, age 53 of Akron, Ohio, passed away in her sleep on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at her home. Talma was the life of the party, as she loved to joke and dance. She was always willing to help others. Talma was a hairdresser for 30 plus years at Style Hut Beauty Salon. Survivors include her two children,...
Kelly D. Simpson
Oct 4, 2017
Kelly D. Simpson, age 57, of Suffield passed away on Monday, September 25, 2017. Kelly was born on September 4, 1960 to Joen and Bill Simpson. Kelly lived almost his entire life in the Brimfield/Suffield area. He attended St. Patrick's school in Kent, Hoban High School and Kent State University. Kelly was an avid sports fan. He coached youth football...
Angela L.M. Horoschak
Oct 3, 2017
Angela L.M. Horoschak "Angie", 35, passed away on October 3, 2017. She was born in Akron, Ohio on March 13, 1982. Angie will be missed by her loving family and many dear friends. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 9, 2017 from 5-8 p.m. and Tuesday, October 10, 2017 from 10-12 followed by a 12 noon funeral service.
Lester Lowell Miller, Jr.
Oct 2, 2017
LESTER LOWELL MILLER JR Oct 29, 1950 to Oct 2, 2017Preceded by parents Iva English and Lester L. Miller Sr, and brother Frankie Knotts. Survived by Marty Miller; children Ronnie W. Mauk, Tina M. (Lewis) Piccini and Lowell David Miller; grandchildren Jordan, Lyndsay, Cammi, Dominic, Nathaniel and Ashlynn; siblings Wanda (Donald) Tanner, Opal (Warren) Drake, Earline Stephenson, Carlos (Clarise) Cottrell...
Ruth Gifford
Oct 2, 2017
Ruth "Martine" Gifford (Hupp), 72, of Uniontown, passed away October 2nd surrounded by her family. Born on November 26, 1944 in Portage Lakes, Martine graduated from Coventry High School. In 2009, she retired after 28 years from Fred W. Albrecht Grocery Company (Acme).Preceded in death by her parents Don and Martine Hupp, Martine is survived by her loving husband of...
Betty E. Hughey
Oct 1, 2017
Betty E. Hughey, age 93 of Louisville, Ohio, formerly of Akron, Ohio, died on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at St. Joseph Senior Living. She was born in Akron on July 21, 1924, the daughter of the late Julian Slade and Ruth Gershwin Hicks. Mrs. Hughey was a bank teller for 1st National Bank of Akron which then became 1st Merit...
Howard J. Plum
Sep 30, 2017
Howard J. Plum, 55 of Rootstown, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on September 30, 2017. He was born in Billington, WV to Samuel and Gloria Plum. Howard served in the US Army. He worked at East End Welding for over 10 years. He enjoyed fishing and working on cars. Howard also enjoyed going to auctions and flea...
Christine Joyce Foster
Sep 29, 2017
Christine Joyce Foster, "CJ", age 37 of Akron, Ohio, died on September 29, 2017 at 10:48 AM. She was born on November 5, 1979 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of James and Tina Allen Foster with whom she lived. CJ was a homemaker and enjoyed her family, friends, and partaking in celebrating life. She was a real "daddy's girl". She...
Richard A. Norris
Sep 29, 2017
Richard Allen Norris, 62, of Munroe Falls, passed away September 29, 2017 after a brief illness. Rick was born in Akron, Ohio on November 29, 1954. He worked as a Five-Star Mechanic at Falls Motor City and various other dealerships throughout his adult life. He was a simple man, finding great enjoyment in his granddaughters, NASCAR and Indy car racing....
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