Obituaries
Mary Louise Gifford
Aug 7, 2017
Mary Lehman Gifford, "Grammy Bear", passed away peacefully in Akron, Ohio, on August 7, 2017. Mary was born on January 6, 1945 in Akron, to the late James A. and Ruth Ryan Lehman. Her brother and his wife, John and Dorothy Lehman are also deceased. Mary is survived by her husband of 26 years, Thomas P. Gifford, Sr.; her son,...
Evelyn Delores Cottrill
Aug 7, 2017
Evelyn Delores Cottrill, 85, loving mother and grandmother, passed away August 7, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones. Evelyn lived her whole life in the Akron area. She never met a stranger. Always had a genuine soul and everyone she came in contact with loved her. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Louise Feller; husband of...
Miguel A. Noriega
Aug 6, 2017
Miguel Armando Noriega, 34, of Akron, died at 10:04 a.m., Sunday, August 6th, 2017, from injuries sustained in a one vehicle accident in Stow, Ohio.Miguel was born January 21st, 1983 in Rapid City, South Dakota but was a lifelong resident of Akron. He worked as a roofing contractor and, for the past 7 years, worked at Blossom Music Center as...
John Wallace Graham
Aug 6, 2017
John Wallace Graham, 24, of Tallmadge, passed away on August 6, 2017. He was born in Akron on March 18, 1993. John graduated from Tallmadge High School in 2011. In 2012, he enlisted in the Marine Corps and served as a Reservist. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology from the University of Akron in May of 2017...
L. Jean Breznak
Aug 6, 2017
L. Jean Breznak, "Jean", age 77, of Akron, Ohio, died on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at 11:35 AM at her home. She was born in Jerome, Idaho on October 3, 1939, the daughter of the late J. Edward Henry and Alice Mae Kingsland McCoy. Jean was a retired beautician and worked for several shops throughout her lifetime. She enjoyed cooking,...
Darrell D. Slider
Aug 5, 2017
On August 5, 2017 Darrell D. Slider lost his battle with cancer surrounded by his loved ones. As with all things in his life, he was strong willed, hard working and determined to beat the odds. Throughout his fight he was able to make lasting memories with his family and live life to his fullest. Camping, watching his grandchildren play...
Cletus E. Kurtz
Aug 5, 2017
Cletus E. Kurtz, age 83, of Akron, Ohio, died on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at Select Specialty Hospital in Akron. He was born on October 29, 1933, in Mogadore, Ohio, the son of the late Milton and Della Young Kurtz.Mr. Kurtz was an honorably discharged US Navy veteran. Cletus was retired from Goodyear. Survivors include his daughters, Debra (Ric Miller)...
Sandra Jo Fox
Aug 3, 2017
Sandra Jo Fox, 64, of Akron, passed away August 3, 2017. Sandra was born in Muncie, Indiana on March 17, 1953 and was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. Sandra graduated from North High School, class of 1972 and she retired from Akron General Medical Center, Radiology File Room with over 20 years of service. She loved playing bingo...
Violet Catherine Weigel
Aug 1, 2017
Violet Catherine Weigel, age 91, passed away on August 1, 2017, at Essex of Tallmadge. She was born on May 2, 1926, in Portage, PA, the daughter of the late James Leo and Catherine (nee Hampton) Weaver. She was a resident of Akron for 89 years. She grew up in "Goosetown" (South Akron), where she attended Leggett Elementary School and...
Elizabeth J. Hall
Jul 31, 2017
Elizabeth J. Hall (Cupps), 50, of Mogadore, joined her family in Heaven on July 31, 2017. Beth was preceded in death by her father, Thomas N. Cupps and grandmother, Jane Johnson.Beth will be dearly missed by her sons, Scott and Zachary; husband, Jim; mother, Rita Ciccozzi; sister, Renee; brother, Tom (Michaelann), and nephews, Jordan and Tyler.Private family services will be...
Douglas Lee Domer
Jul 31, 2017
Douglas Lee Domer, "Doug", age 61 of Mogadore, Ohio, died on Monday, July 31, 2017. He was born on January 21, 1956 in Peru, IN, the son of the late Richard Lee and Marilyn Ann Birmingham Domer. Doug worked for Taylor Construction in Brimfield; he was an excellent cook, loved to shoot guns, but his greatest joy was being with...
Charles M. Young
Jul 30, 2017
Charles M. Young passed away July 30, 2017. He was born September 20, 1950 in Logansport, Indiana and grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Chuck was a loving husband to Sue, a devoted father to Andy and Peter (Kristen) and loving grandfather of Emma and Aiden. Chuck bravely served in Vietnam and worked for over 30 years fixing x-ray equipment....
Lori Rochelle
Jul 27, 2017
Lori Rochelle of Kent, OH went to Heaven on July 27, 2017. She was born in Jackson, KY, the daughter of Myrtle and Walter Raleigh, and she grew up in Dayton, OH. Lori was employed at Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine and the JC Penney Company at Chapel Hill Mall in Akron, OH.She graduated from Stivers High School in...
Marjorie Darby
Jul 26, 2017
Marjorie "Maggie" Darby, 74, was reunited with loved ones as she passed away surrounded by family on July 26, 2017. She was preceded in death by parents, Dennis and Ida McClintock; siblings, Sonny, Shirley, Audrey, Terry, Larry; and grandson, Stevie Gowdy. Maggie is survived by husband, Jim Darby; siblings, Nancy, Sandy, Don; children, Jim Gowdy Jr., Tammy Gowdy Burgess; step-children,...
Lonnie Markland
Jul 26, 2017
Lonnie Markland passed away suddenly on July 26, 2017. He was a lifelong resident of Akron, OH. He is survived by brothers, Lorne and Pete (Connie) Markland; sister in-la, Barb Markland; and many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Monday July 31, 2017 from 6-8pm at Newcomer Funeral Home 131 N. Canton Rd. Akron, OH 44305.
Dennis Calvin Marks
Jul 25, 2017
Dennis Calvin Marks, 51, of Stow, passed away unexpectedly July 25, 2017. He enjoyed golfing and everything sports related, but most of all spending time with his daughter, Megan. Dennis was preceded in death by his father Calvin, nephew Jeremy, aunt Barbara, cousin Patsy, and brother-in-law Ricky. He will be deeply missed by daughter Megan, step-son Logan; mother, Beverly Marks;...
Carl W. George
Jul 25, 2017
Carl W. George, age 95 of Akron, Ohio, died on July 25, 2017 at Heritage Villa.He was born on November 27, 1921 in Mahoning, PA, the son of the late Russell R. and Katie Chestnut George. Carl was a 1941 graduate of Kittanning High School and was a retired laborer from BF Goodrich in 1984 after 40 years of service....
Mary Wanda Whitt
Jul 24, 2017
Mary Wanda Whitt, 84, went home to be with the Lord on July 24, 2017. A long-time Akron resident, she was born on September 7, 1932 in Kimberly, WV. Mary loved her family, enjoyed crafting and was an excellent cook. She was preceded in death by beloved husband, Roy Whitt Sr.; children, Robin Flaker and David Whitt; 3 sisters; and...
Ralph Harvey Thorla
Jul 24, 2017
Ralph "Harvey" Thorla, age 84 of Akron, Ohio, passed away at his home on July 24, 2017.He was born on April 17, 1933 in Lytelsburg, Ohio, the son of the late Ralph William and Alice Merle Walker Thorla.Harvey was devoted to his loving wife, Margaret (Peggy), and his entire family. He attended Canton McKinley High School prior to enlisting in...
Duane L. Redd
Jul 24, 2017
Duane L. Redd, 76, passed away on July 24, 2017. He was born on February 17, 1941 in Lore City, Ohio. Duane proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Kent State University. His greatest loves were fishing and photography. Duane was preceded in death by parents, Leslie Redd and Marjorie Valentine; and sisters, Carol Moye and Joyce...
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