Obituaries
Timothy S. Klesta
Apr 24, 2017
Timothy S. Klesta (SSG), 34, passed away unexpectedly April 24, 2017. He was born July 11, 1982 in Cleveland. Tim was a 17 year veteran of the US Army and was currently serving in the National Guard. Reaching the rank of Staff Sergeant, he served four tours overseas. Tim enjoyed being a loving husband and father to his wife and...
Steven M. Russell
Apr 24, 2017
Steven M. Russell, 56, passed away suddenly on April 24, 2017. He was born in Alliance, OH on May 15, 1960 and was employed at RMR Machine. Steve was preceded in death by his brother, Jeffrey. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Melody; mother, Della Russell Wade; father and stepmother, Robert and Mildred Russell; sons, Clayton (Stacey)...
Barbara Irene Enter
Apr 23, 2017
Barbara Irene Enter, 74 of Akron Ohio went home to our Lord on Sunday April 23, 2017. She is survived by a sister Shirley Kuehnert of Akron, a sister Marion Thoma of Chicago, Ill. and a brother Bob Roland of Akron. She was a wonderful mother of three children, Robert Baker of Randolph, Ohio, Rick Baker of Hudson, N.C. and...
Rhea P. Frymyer "Toni"
Apr 22, 2017
Rhea P. Frymyer "Toni", 75, passed away on April 22, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father, Russell Booth and mother, Estelle Stoneking. She is survived by sons, Adam D. Smith and Mark A. Smith; stepdaughters, Betty and Vicki; sisters, Alice McCorkle and Lorraine (Don) Doerr; brothers, Bill (Teri), Jimmy (Barb), Mike (Kaye), Paul (Peggy) Stoneking; seven grandchildren;...
Toni Nucciarone
Apr 21, 2017
Toni Nucciarone has passed. She slid into her grave worn out, used up, saying "what a ride"! She believed in Carpe Diem, seize the day, and made the most of her one trip on the merry-go-round of life. Enjoying the ride till it was done. A parrot head to the end, her favorite Buffett quote "I'd rather die while I'm...
Larry W. Memmer
Apr 20, 2017
Lawrence W. Memmer, 69, passed away unexpectedly April 20, 2017. He was born Nov. 27, 1947 in Akron, OH to Ann Memmer and the late William V. Memmer. After graduating from Manchester High School he started employment at Babcox and Wilcox in Barberton, OH where he retired after 47 1/2 years. He proudly served in the Air Force from 1967-71...
Ricky D. Margroff
Apr 20, 2017
Ricky D. Margroff, age 53 of Akron, Ohio, died on April 20, 2017 at his home. He was born on August 26, 1963 the son of the late Duane and Janet Hambel Margroff. Survivors include his loving wife, Debby, whom he married on September 29, 1989; his two sons, Nicholas and Jacob; two brothers, Gregory and Mark; two aunts, Barbara...
Holly Lynn Reese
Apr 20, 2017
Holly Lynn Reese, 59, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 20, 2017. She was born in Akron on July 27, 1957 to parents Owen Lee and Ann Marie Phifer. Holly's calling in life was a mother, grandmother, wife and geriatrics caregiver - putting others before herself. Her patients became her family and she...
Thomas Luther Ward
Apr 20, 2017
Thomas Luther Ward, "Tom", age 69 of Akron, Ohio, died on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 12:20 PM at Essex Nursing Home. He was born on April 25, 1947 in Summersville, WV, the son of the late Marion Rollins and Erma Nell Goad Ward. Tom was retired from Hygenic Corp. after 42 years of service. He loved playing his acoustic...
Louise Mae Ferris
Apr 19, 2017
Louise Mae Ferris, age 93 of Canton, Ohio, died on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at McKinley Heatlh Center at 9:50 AM. She was born on November 13, 1923 in Massillon, Ohio, the daughter of the late Harold Johnson, Sr. and Edyth Webb Johnson Seide. Louise was a member of the Millheim Baptist Church in Akron. She enjoyed crafts, knitting, reading,...
Patricia Ann Dolinar
Apr 19, 2017
Patricia Ann "Pattie" Dolinar, nee Godfrey, passed away 04/19/2017 at age 84. She was preceded in death by parents, Glenn and Charlene (Vincent) Godfrey; brother, James Godfrey; and granddaughter, Kari Ann Badgett. Pattie is survived by children, Rick (Judy) Summers of Claremont, CA, Deborah Smith, Robert John (Marie) Summers Sr., Jody (Kelly) Summers, Sheri (Mark) Mullins, Sheli (Willy) Atkinson, Marcie...
Jerry "Jc" Colando
Apr 18, 2017
Jerry "JC" Colando, 60, of Akron, passed away on April 18, 2017 with his wife by his side. He was born in Akron on August 23, 1956 to the late Anthony and Colleen Colando. JC proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He loved riding his Harley, playing drums, and watching the Browns with his son, JJ. JC will...
Johnny C. Blevins
Apr 18, 2017
After kicking cancer's butt for 20 years, Johnny C. Blevins, 77, of Akron, passed away April 18, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Johnny was born in Elizabethton, Tennessee on January 28, 1940 and he traveled the world with the U.S. Air Force throughout his lifelong service. He retired as a Master Sergeant. Johnny was a loving husband, father and...
Willie Joe Tucker
Apr 17, 2017
Willie Joe Tucker, born January 10, 1947 to Armager and Willie Tucker in Cleveland, OH, died Monday, April 17, 2017. Preceded in death by wife, Etta Tucker; sons, Martin Bobo, Courtney Brazil, and Willie Joe Tucker, Jr. Loving father of Michael Carr, Donnie Ruiz, Charles Snowden, Sr., Anthony Grey, Jody Tucker, Lawrence (Matisa) Wilborn, Marcus Ruiz, Chezarae Floyd, Charmie Tucker-Greene,...
Marc Devon Guttman
Apr 17, 2017
Marc Devon Guttman, 26, of Ravenna, passed away April 17, 2017. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Bernard and Vivian Springston.Marc will be dearly missed by his mother, Jennifer Reed (Ben Daniels); several aunts and uncles, cousins and friends.Visitation will be Wednesday, April 26, 2017 from 11 am-1 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd, Akron,...
Collen Kovalchik
Apr 17, 2017
Colleen Kovalchik, passed away April 17, 2017 after a long battle with multiple health issues. Colleen was born in Akron, Ohio on April 1, 1951 to the late John and Shirley Kovalchik. She is survived by loving sisters: Kim Pinney, and Christine Schmidt (Jim), nephews and niece: John Van Buskirk (Beanie), Anthony Schmidt (Sophie), and Sara Schmidt, great nephews: Shawn,...
Patsy J. Colegrove
Apr 17, 2017
Patsy J. Colegrove, 80, went home to be with the Lord on April 17, 2017. She loved flowers , dancing and traveling. She was co-owner of Gene's Produce. Patsy was known for her strength and love for her family. She was preceded in death by husband, Gene Colegrove; mother, Clodeen Tennant; father, Glenn Petty; brother, Billy Petty; daughters, Sheila Hodnichak...
Eleanore R. Reno
Apr 16, 2017
Eleanore R. Reno, 90, passed away peacefully at her home on April 16, 2017. She was born in Loyal Oak, Ohio on August 20, 1926 to the late Lawrence and Edythe Bowers. Eleanore graduated from Norton High School in 1944 and was a life member of the Norton Grange. She retired from Roadway Express. In her free time, she enjoyed...
Steven M. Burge, Sr.
Apr 15, 2017
Steven M. Burge, Sr., "Steve", age 46 of Tallmadge, Ohio, died on April 15, 2017 at his home. He was born on May 9, 1970, the son of Willa Anderson Burge of Tallmadge and the late Roy Burge. Steven was a graduate of Tallmadge High School and was a mechanic. He enjoyed camping, motorcycles, and using the pontoon boat. He...
William Richard Copen
Apr 15, 2017
William Richard Copen Sr., born April 19, 1927 in Charleston, WV went home to be with the Lord peascefully at home surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ersel Marie Copen (April 5, 2001). He retired from Roadway Express April 30, 1989 after 30 1/2 years of service. He loved the Lord and he loved...
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