Obituaries
Darlene Cora Rennick
Apr 5, 2017
Darlene Cora Rennick, 80, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 5, 2017. She was born May 24, 1936 to late parents Harry and Mary Tschantz. Darlene retired from Summa after 25 years in the birth suite. An avid reader, she then spent 15 years with Akron Summit County Public Library before finally retiring. Our mother was much loved...
Glenn Louis Stanley
Apr 5, 2017
GLENN LOUIS STANLEY of Tallmadge, OH, passed away on April 5, 2017 after a short illness. He was born May 9, 1927 to the late Walter and Eathel Stanley. Glenn was a very gentle, loving man who loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing with his sons, and had a passion for antique guns. He had retired from General Tire....
Patricia Keith
Apr 4, 2017
Patricia Keith, 61, of Akron, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on April 4, 2017. Patricia was born in Akron, Ohio on November 18, 1955 to the late June and Charles Keith. She was a fun-loving grandma who always made her grandchildren happy.She will be dearly missed by her daughter, Jamie (John) Guilmette; grandchildren, LJ, Jaimen, Jada, Jenna and Julia; long-time...
Omer Allen Thorpe, Jr.
Apr 4, 2017
Omer Allen Thorpe Jr., 76, of Louisville, passed away suddenly on April 4, 2017. He was born in Lick Hollow, PA on June 5, 1940. Omer loved the outdoors and could often be found golfing, hunting, fishing, and playing cards. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and watching his grandchildren grow up. He was preceded in death...
Margaret Thompson
Apr 3, 2017
Mrs. Peggy Thompson was born to Harold Miller and Joana Cady on June 21, 1961 in Akron, OH. The Lord called upon Peggy on April 3rd, 2017 at the age of 55. She was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006 enduring many surgeries and procedures including chemotherapy and radiation. Even after several recurrences she always had a fighting attitude...
Bernie Klein
Apr 3, 2017
Bernard "Bernie" Klein died peacefully in hospice care on April 3, 2017 at the age of 74.Bernie is survived by his wife Brenda Klein, daughter Kim Klein (Jeff Bobek), son Mike Klein (Monica), and brother Jim Klein. Bernie is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and his toy poodle Pebbles. He was preceded in death by Sandy Porzio Klein.Bernie...
Doris Mae Fluharty
Apr 3, 2017
Doris Mae Fluharty, age 81 of Stow, Ohio, died on Monday, April 3, 2017 at Alter Care. She was born on May 9, 1935 in Norton, Ohio, the daughter of the late George and Beula Dearth Rish. Doris was a homemaker and enjoyed her family and friends, especially playing board games. She also liked to dine out. Survivors include her...
Hazel E. Cusma
Apr 2, 2017
Hazel E. Cusma, 95, of Portage Lakes, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 2, 2017. She was born June 25, 1921 in Campbellsville, KY. A lifelong resident of Akron, she was proud of the fact that she was the first and longest resident of the Portage Lakes Kiwanis Towers, where she was honored at their 30-year anniversary. After her children were...
Ella Marie Goodrich (Ellis)
Apr 2, 2017
Ella Marie Goodrich (Ellis), 72, went home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2017. A longtime Akron resident, she was born October 9, 1944 in Spencer, WV. Ella was a mother to many and grandma to even more. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ross and Millicent Goodrich; sisters, Rondal Mae Eaton and Alma Snuffer Legg;...
Mary Katherine Adkins
Apr 1, 2017
Mary Katherine Adkins, 89, passed away on April 1, 2017. She was born in Barboursville, WV on May 2, 1927. Mary was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Everyone who knew her immediately loved her sweet personality. She enjoyed family gatherings, gardening, and sewing. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Shem Adkins; mother, Irene Myers; grandparents, Alexander...
Paul C. Reeder
Apr 1, 2017
Paul C. Reeder, 78, of Wadsworth, went to be with the Lord on April 1, 2017. Paul was born in Akron, Ohio on May 22, 1938 to the late Talford and Bessie Reeder. Paul was a devoted husband and father; he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Paul was a member of Young's Corners Fellowship Baptist Church...
Alvin James Deprato, Iii
Apr 1, 2017
Alvin James DePrato, III, age 31 of Hartville, Ohio, died on April 1, 2017 at his home. He was born in Akron on December 10, 1985, the son of Alvin J. and Laurie Werner DePrato, Jr. of Hartville. Alvin was a 2004 graduate of Springfield High School and was a machine operator for LMT in Hartville. He enjoyed his family...
Thomas L. Fairfax
Mar 31, 2017
Thomas L. Fairfax, 81, went home to be with the Lord on March 31, 2017. He is survived by his children, Randy (Courtney) Fairfax, Kevin (Nanci) Fairfax, Terry Fairfax (Mary Flint), and Melissa (Jamie) Davies. Tom loved his 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandkids. Visitation will be held on Saturday April 8, 2017 from 3-4pm at Newcomer Funeral Home 131 N....
Linsy Ronelle Biege
Mar 29, 2017
Linsy Ronelle Biege, 39, passed away on March 29, 2017 following a short battle with cancer. Preceded in death by father, Ronald Biege, Linsy is survived by mother Linda Hoffman, sisters Lesli (Steve) Ryder and Laura Giaimo; brother Hugh (Julie) Biege. She will be remembered as loving and cool aunt to her 7 nieces and nephews; Ava, Emma, Anthony, Andrea,...
Beverly J. Propst
Mar 28, 2017
Beverly J. Propst, "Bev", age 76, of Hartville, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on March 28, 2017, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a loving and devoted mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend. Bev was preceded in death by her parents, Farrell and Frances Coleman Brooks; her loving husband, Alfred Propst, Sr.; her son, Alfred Propst,...
Cheryl Lynn Wrobel (Barnes)
Mar 27, 2017
Cheryl (Sherry) Lynn Wrobel (Barnes)Sherry, also known as Aunt to her family, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on March 27, 2017 after a long illness. She was born on February 11, 1949 to the late Calvin (Barney) Henderson Barnes and Louise Shaw. She graduated from Green High Class of 1967. She was employed with...
Phillip C. Triplett
Mar 27, 2017
Phillip C. Triplett, 80, of Akron, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2017. He was born on February 11, 1937 in Clay, West Virginia; the son of the late William and Ada (Boggs) Triplett. Phillip was a Vietnam veteran having retired from the U.S. Air Force with 20 years of service to his country. He also retired from the Coventry...
George Ross
Mar 27, 2017
George Ross, age 79 of Akron, Ohio, passed away in the loving arms of Our Lord Jesus Christ, on Monday, March 27, 2017 at the Hospice Care Center in Copley. He was born on May 5, 1937 in Akron, the son of the late James and Hilda Ross. George was an honorably discharged US Air Force veteran serving during the...
Kathleen Norman
Mar 27, 2017
Kathleen Norman, "Katbug", age 69 of Akron, Ohio, died on Monday, March 27, 2017 at her son's home. She was born on October 29, 1947 in Akron, the daughter of Helen Doney Lesniak. Katbug loved her "boys", and her grandchildren. She enjoyed gambling, especially bingo, watching movies, shopping, and jewelry. Kathy was a fun loving individual that embraced life with...
William Patrick Brown
Mar 27, 2017
William P. Brown, "Bill", age 60 of Doylestown, Ohio, died on March 27, 2017. He was born on August 18, 1956 in Akron, the son of the late Charles and Regina McNichols Brown.Bill was a loving and devoted father to his girls, wonderful grandfather, and a best friend and husband. He graduated from Archbishop Hoban High School in 1974. He...
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