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Pamela J. Piland

Pamela J. Piland

Feb 6, 2024

Pamela J. (nee Ulrich) Piland, 76, of Atwater, went to be with her Lord on February 6, 2024. She was born in Akron, Ohio on June 25, 1947 to the late Elmer and Evelyn Mae Ulrich. Pam was raised in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Garfield High School. After graduation, she spent 25 years as a credit analyst at Goodyear...

Glenna L. Vaughan

Glenna L. Vaughan

Feb 6, 2024

Glenna Louise Vaughan, 88, of Akron, passed away on February 6, 2024 at Windsong Care Center. She was born on June 28, 1935 to the late Russell and Tressie (Sheets) Tanner. Glenna enjoyed cooking and tending to her garden. She also enjoyed shopping with her daughter. Glenna is survived by her son Roger Vaughan; daughter Susan Vaughan; grandsons Roger Vaughan...

Shirley A. Taylor

Shirley A. Taylor

Feb 5, 2024

Shirley A. Taylor passed away on February 5, 2024 at the age of 89. She was born to the late Claude and Rachel Chandler on June 13, 1934 in Akron, Ohio. After schooling, she met and married Van Allen Taylor and together they had one son. She stayed home to raise their son and loved every moment of it. She...

Robert J. Mitchell

Robert J. Mitchell

Feb 4, 2024

Robert J. "Bobby" Mitchell, 41, of Akron, passed away on February 4, 2024. He was born on November 18, 1982 the son of Susan and Robert Mitchell. Bobby graduated with the class of 2001 from Field High School. He worked for several years at East Manufacturing and Iron Workers Local # 17. Bobby could fix anything and was known as...

June A. Carter

June A. Carter

Feb 4, 2024

June A. Carter, 68, went home to be with the Lord on February 4, 2024. She was born on April 14, 1955 the daughter of the late Walter Carter and Sally Wolfe. She was a woman of great faith and was a member of Community Gospel Tabernacle. June never failed to brighten up a room with her infectious smile, laughter...

William Joseph Rosato, Sr.

William Joseph Rosato, Sr.

Feb 4, 2024

William "Whiz" J. Rosato, Sr.William J. Rosato, Sr., born on September 23, 1932, passed away peacefully at his home in Mogadore on February 4, 2024, with his beloved wife of 73 years, Eileen, by his side.Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Anna and Ernest Rosato; brothers, Michael "Mickey," Frances, Ernest and Ralph; and sisters, Anna, Eileen and Angela;...

Carolyn Gay Griffin

Carolyn Gay Griffin

Feb 4, 2024

Carolyn Gay Griffin, 85, of Akron, passed away on February 4, 2024 at Village of St. Edward. She was born in Cleveland on April 20, 1938 to the late Casper L. Dean and Dorothy M. {Ward} Dean. In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband Bryan in 2019, their son Bryan Jr. in 2017, and...

Sherri Dawn {Andrews} Rich-Schenke

Sherri Dawn {Andrews} Rich-Schenke

Feb 4, 2024

Sherri Andrews Rich-Schenke passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Born September 17, 1966 in Akron, Ohio and a 1985 graduate of Ellet High School.Sherri lived in Rittman for the past 14 years. She loved going to the beach, helping animals and spending time with her family. Preceded in death by her mother Meki Sheaffer,...

Florence Kaye Carnes

Florence Kaye Carnes

Feb 4, 2024

Florence Carnes passed away unexpectedly on February 4, 2024 at the age of 69. She was born to the late Kenneth and Rose Shepherd on August 16, 1954 in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1972. After graduation, she attended St. Thomas School of Nursing where she became a Registered Nurse in 1988. She was a...

Gail M. Anderson

Gail M. Anderson

Feb 3, 2024

Gail M. Anderson passed away peacefully at the age of 60 on February 3, 2024, at Highland Square Rehab. She was born to the late William and Willie Pearl Anderson on March 29, 1963. She leaves to cherish her memory, her four children; Jamie, Phillip, Aaron and Cody; four grandchildren; siblings, William, Mark and Kimble (deceased); as well as a...

Wallace Groves

Wallace Groves

Feb 3, 2024

Wallace "Wayne" Groves, 76, of Akron, passed away on February 3, 2024 at Summa Akron City Hospital. He was born on January 20, 1948 in Widen, WV to the late Wallace D. and Macel Groves. Wayne retired from Georgia Pacific after 28 years. He was very outdoorsy and enjoyed fishing, hunting, mowing, woodworking, and road trips. Wayne was a veteran...

Norma Jean Hendershot

Norma Jean Hendershot

Feb 3, 2024

Norma Jean Hendershot, age 64 of Uniontown passed away on February 3, 2024. She was born in Washington, D.C. on June 28, 1959 to the late James and Karen {Lanham} Goodwin. On August 12, 1995, Norma married Curtis Hendershot. He survives, along with her children Nicole (Blake), Brandon; step-sons Jeremy (Lindsey) and Jacob (Kara); grandchildren James, Jack, Otis, Ayvah, Amelya,...

Edward J. Burkhammer

Edward J. Burkhammer

Feb 2, 2024

In loving memory of Edward James Burkhammer 37, went to be with our Lord on February 2, 2024. He was born on December 3, 1986 and resided in Canton Ohio. He was a son of Edward P. Burkhammer and Cheri J. Conley. Eddie was employed at Altec as a mobile service technician for the past seven years. He has always...

Thomas L Miller

Thomas L Miller

Feb 2, 2024

Thomas L. Miller, 82, of Uniontown, passed away on February 2, 2024 at Heather Knoll Retirement Village. He was born on December 17, 1941 to the late Herbert and Agnes Miller. Tom retired from Goodyear as a Lab Tech after 46 years. He was a hard working man but in his spare time he enjoyed woodworking. He is survived by...

David William Ritter

David William Ritter

Feb 1, 2024

David William Ritter, 81, of Doylestown, passed away at home, surrounded by his family on February 1, 2024. He was born in Buckhannon, WV on November 1, 1942 to the late Minter F. and Mimmie N. {Canfield} Ritter. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his daughter Tonya Farro, granddaughter Nadia, brother Kenneth Ritter and sister...

Edna L. Ellis

Edna L. Ellis

Jan 31, 2024

Edna L. Ellis, age 102, passed away on January 31, 2024 at 10:50pm at Pebble Creek, HCF.She was born in Akron, Ohio on October 20, 1921 the daughter of Arthur and Myrtle Speicher.Edna grew up in Ellet (Akron, Ohio) raised by her mother. She was 1 year old when her father was killed in an accident at Goodyear Tire and...

Harold "Pete" Mullen

Harold "Pete" Mullen

Jan 30, 2024

Harold "Pete" Mullen went on to Glory on January 30, 2024.Pete was born on April 29, 1954 to the late John Mullen and Luvenia (Milner) Mullen.He was raised in Akron, OH and attended Akron Public Schools, graduating from South High School in 1973. After graduating Pete was employed with various companies as a laborer, including Darcy Group, Rubbermaid, The Job...

Mona Ruth Bonner

Mona Ruth Bonner

Jan 30, 2024

Mona Ruth (Day) Bonner, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2024. She is preceded in death by the love of her life, Wayne Edward Bonner, with whom she was blessed to share 51 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by her loving daughter, Cynthia Klockenga. Her unconditional love for family was immeasurable.She was born...

Charles C. Canterbury, Jr.

Charles C. Canterbury, Jr.

Jan 29, 2024

Charles "Chuck" Canterbury passed away on January 29, 2024 at the age of 77. He was born in Charleston, WV on September 4, 1946 to the late Charles and Lenora Canterbury. After graduating from Herbert Hoover High School in 1964, he enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served from 1968-1974. He married the love of his life, Annie...

Sheryl M. Miner

Sheryl M. Miner

Jan 28, 2024

Sheryl M. Miner, 59, passed away January 28, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, she had residency in Florida and Ohio. She previously worked as a bartender and manager at Walmart and Save A lot. Sheryl enjoyed horses, teaching her cats new tricks, showing her grandkids the cha-cha slide, cooking holiday dinners and bon fires, bringing...

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