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Stella Lucille Lampe

Stella Lucille Lampe

Jan 28, 2024

Stella Lucille Lampe, 90, of Akron, passed away on January 28, 2024. She was born on March 22, 1933 to the late John and Annie Starr in Lincoln, PA. Stella was a member of Visitation of Mary Parish, Annunciation Church. She was an avid bingo player. Stella was a loving mother and her family was everything to her. She was...

Clyde William Faust, Jr.

Clyde William Faust, Jr.

Jan 27, 2024

Clyde William Faust Jr. (Bill), age 86, of Akron, Ohio, passed away Saturday, January 27th, 2024. He was born on June 6th, 1937, in Akron, Ohio, to parents Clyde and Emma Faust. Bill was a lifelong member of Goodyear Heights Presbyterian Church where he previously served as a Deacon and a Sunday School teacher. Bill worked at Goodyear Tire and...

Pamela J. Campfield

Pamela J. Campfield

Jan 27, 2024

Pamela J. Campfield, 61, passed on peacefully at home January 27, 2024 surrounded by her family. She courageously battled cancer for 2 years. Born in Akron, Ohio to Bud and Pat (Null) Richardson, she was a lifelong area resident. Pam retired from Stow-Munroe Falls Schools, where she worked as EMIS Coordinator for many years. She also served on the student...

Phyllis Gray

Phyllis Gray

Jan 26, 2024

A retelling of someone's life story often tends to focus on a crowning achievement – the moment that made a life stand out from the rest, even if only for a moment, and be a beautiful story that others might remember.Phyllis Greer Gray lacked that singular moment.Rather, her 86 years spent on Earth was more a never-ending thread of moments...

Jean M. Bailey

Jean M. Bailey

Jan 24, 2024

Jean M. Bailey, 96, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2024. She was born in Akron, Ohio to James and Louise (Bryan) Baksa and was a lifelong area resident. Jean retired from working as a nursing assistant at Akron General Medical Center with 17 years of service. She was a wonderful daughter, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. She loved spending...

Jane Laurenti

Jane Laurenti

Jan 24, 2024

Jane M. Laurenti, 87, went home to be with the Lord on January 24, 2024. She was born on September 24, 1936 the daughter of the late Salvatore and Christine Laurenti. Jane is a woman of faith and was a member of Grace Baptist Church. She retired after 37 years of dedicated service with General Tire. She was active in...

Dorothy James Elder

Dorothy James Elder

Jan 24, 2024

Dorothy James Elder, 92, of Munroe Falls, passed away on January 24, 2024 at Mulberry Gardens. She was born on August 11, 1931, to the late Eugene and Helen James. Dorothy taught the 2nd grade in Los Angeles for 28 years. She is survived by son Lee (Amy) Elder, daughter Diane (Martin Myers) Elder; grandchildren Robert James Myers, Sean McEntee,...

Norman Glazer

Norman Glazer

Jan 24, 2024

Norman Glazer, 88, of Kent passed away on January 24, 2024.He was born in New York, New York on November 29, 1935, to the late Harry and Mary Glazer. Norman loved baseball, especially the New York Yankees, horse racing and harness racing, and all sport. Norman was a family man who will be missed greatly by wife Rainee Simpson; children...

Rebecca Lynn Williams

Rebecca Lynn Williams

Jan 23, 2024

Rebecca Lynn Williams, 60, passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2024. Born in Akron, Ohio, to Jean Williams and Billy Moore, she was a lifelong area resident. Becky enjoyed cooking, music, church and spending time with her family.She was preceded in death by her grandmother Louis R. Williams, mother Jean Williams and father Billy Moore. Becky will be sadly missed...

Kyle Russell Withrow

Kyle Russell Withrow

Jan 23, 2024

Kyle Russell Withrow, 76, of Akron, passed away on January 23, 2024. He was born on September 6, 1947 to the late Charles and Evelyn {Petrey} Withrow.In addition to his parents, Kyle is preceded in death by his son, Daniel Withrow; mother- and father-in-law Margaret and Donato "Danny" Emanuele. Kyle is survived by his loving wife and closest companion, Lora;...

Harvey Leroy Johnson

Harvey Leroy Johnson

Jan 23, 2024

Harvey Leroy Johnson, 57, of Akron, passed away on January 23, 2024. He was born on January 27, 1966 to Isabell and Alex Coffey.Harvey was preceded in death by his daughter Morgan Y. Guice; siblings Cecilia and Richard Johnson. Harvey is survived by his loving parents Isabell (Alex) Coffey; longtime love of 27 years Latoya Turner; children Brandon Turner, Raenisha...

Deborah Sue Gray

Deborah Sue Gray

Jan 23, 2024

Deborah S. Gray passed away on January 23, 2024 at the young age of 67. She was born on July 21, 1956 in Garfield Heights, Ohio to Marvin and Grace Gray. She was a licensed practical nurse for over 20 years at Summa Health Barberton Campus in the wound care center. She enjoyed shopping, going to the beach and getting...

Ann Louise Melvin

Ann Louise Melvin

Jan 23, 2024

Ann Louise Melvin, 90, of Akron, passed away peacefully at home on January 23, 2024. A lifelong resident of Akron, she was born on January 3, 1934 to the late Arthur and Ada {Cornell} Smith.In addition to her parents, Ann was preceded in death by her beloved husband John in 2008; sisters Alice Mason and Anita Anderson; brother Allan Smith....

Kathleen M. Frasher

Kathleen M. Frasher

Jan 23, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kathleen M. Frasher (Schueller), 88 of Brimfield, Ohio. Kay was a remarkable woman who touched the lives of everyone she encountered. She was an example of selflessness, love, and support for her family and friends. Her presence will be deeply missed, but her legacy of kindness and generosity will...

Barbara Lott

Barbara Lott

Jan 23, 2024

Barbara Lott, 62, of Dublin, passed away on January 23, 2024. She was born in Grenada, MS on February 12, 1961 to the late Ethel Mae Lott. Barbara is survived by her loving sons Cameron (Jackie Wade) and Detrick (Stephanie Golden) Lott; grandchildren Davian and Desirea Lott; special best friend Karen Sanders. Per Barbara's wishes, cremation has taken place, and...

Twilight Denise Oden

Twilight Denise Oden

Jan 22, 2024

Twilight D. Oden, 65, of Ravenna, passed away on January 22, 2024. She was born on July 23, 1958 to Ernestine Jones and the late Nelson Warren. Twilight is survived by her loving children JonQuil "LaMont" Oden, Tiana Oden, Kyle Oden, Gregory Kirklin and SaVon Oden; grandchildren Jentsen and Sebastian Oden, Armani and Ashton Nelson, Kyrah, Kai'Ren and Westyn Kirklin,...

April Denise Ziegelhofer

April Denise Ziegelhofer

Jan 22, 2024

April Denise Ziegelhofer passed away in Navarre, Ohio on January 22, 2024, at the young age of 43. She was born to Debbie Lynn Walker and Jack Rosati on October 19, 1980 in Akron, Ohio. April met the love of her life, William (Bill) Ziegelhofer, in 2000 and became a step-mother to Emily and Nathan Ziegelhofer. After the passing of...

Kimm Nadine Wilson

Kimm Nadine Wilson

Jan 22, 2024

Kimm Nadine Wilson was born in Akron, Ohio to Bernadine and the late Jess Foster on Wednesday, September 12th, 1956. She graduated from Buchtel High School in 1974 and continued her studies at The University of Akron. Kimm was known by her close friends and family for her unwavering support and everlasting affection of her siblings and her mother. After...

John Alfred Roark

John Alfred Roark

Jan 22, 2024

John Alfred Roark (51)Born 5/27/1972 to Paula Ideen and James William Roark, went to his final rest on Jan. 22, 2024, after a 2-year battle against cancer.John was an avid camper, sportsman and fisherman who truly loved the outdoors, especially the Smoky Mountains.John was predeceased by his wife, Rae Ann Conti-Roark (the love of his life) and his mother, Paula...

Wanda Lee Altman

Wanda Lee Altman

Jan 22, 2024

Not a loss, but Heaven's gain, WANDA LEE ALTMAN, 65, born November 20th 1958, went home to be with the Lord January 22nd, 2024 after a long fight with a chronic illness. There are no goodbyes for us...Psalm 34:18 The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Matthew 5:4 Blessed are they that mourn: for...

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