Obituaries
Pat Sollinger
Jul 28, 2016
Pat SollingerPat Sollinger, 82, passed away on July 28, 2016. She was born in Conneautville, PA to the late Charles and Morea Flagg. She had a passion for art and was recognized for her creativity and her paintings. Pat loved cats (Mystic and Freddy), music, and the beauty of nature. She also enjoyed spending time with her very large family....
James W. Woods
Jul 27, 2016
James W. Woods, "Woody", age 88, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on July 27, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Madeline Woods, age 91; his children, Carolyn Woods, Karen Lockhart, Danny Woods, and Linda (Wayne) Parrott; his grandchildren, Felicia Orem, Corina Lockhart, Melvin (Jessica) Parrott, and Jason (Jess) Parrott; his great-grandchildren, Colton Orem, Gavin and...
David Phillip Renner
Jul 26, 2016
David Phillip Renner, 48, of Tallmadge, passed away on July 26, 2016 with his family by his side. He was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on July 15, 1968. David proudly served in the U.S. Navy and was employed as an electrical engineer with Mayfran International. He loved umpiring youth baseball games and spending time with friends and family. David will...
Lois Mary Bokman
Jul 26, 2016
Lois Mary Bokman, age 61 of Akron, Ohio, died on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at her home. She was born on October 7, 1954 in Akron, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Mary McDermott Bokman. Lois was a 1972 graduate of St. Mary High School in Akron and she also attained her BS in 1993 from Cleveland State University...
Michael C. Wise
Jul 25, 2016
Michael C. Wise, age 54 of Akron, Ohio, died on Monday, July 25, 2016 at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He was born on May 27, 1962, the son of David R. and Mary McGinnis Wise of Stow. He was honorably discharged from the US Coast Guard. Michael was a 1980 graduate of Stow High School, he went on and furthered...
Edward Morrell Ramsey
Jul 25, 2016
Edward Morrell Ramsey, age 82 of Akron, Ohio, died on Monday, July 25, 2016 at 11:57 AM at Summa Barberton Hospital. He was born on August 13, 1933 in Penny, KY, the son of the late Daniel Boone and Dollie Damron Ramsey. Ed was an honorably discharged US Army Veteran of the Korean War. He enjoyed golfing, and life in...
Clarence "Bucky"W. Edge
Jul 24, 2016
Bucky Edge, 58 of Stow, Ohio, passed away July 24, 2016 at Hospice Care Center in Akron. Born on September 9, 1957, he enjoyed video games, horror films, and watching wrestling. He was a huge fan of the Cleveland Browns, Ohio State Buckeyes, and Cleveland Indians.Bucky is preceded in death by his father, Clarence W. Edge Sr.; brother, David Edge;...
Davi'Erre D. Rosser, Jr.
Jul 24, 2016
Davi'erre D. Rosser Jr.Davi'erre D. Rosser Jr. went home to be with the Lord on July 24, 2016. He was born on June 4, 2016. While he was here, he brought joy to his family. Davi'erre was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Hullett Rosser; and great-grandparents, Joe and Sylvia Riley. He leaves to cherish his memory, parents, Davi'erre Sr....
Laura J. Bucy
Jul 22, 2016
Laura June Bucy (Colgan), 86, passed on from this life July 22, 2016, after a long illness. Loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. June was preceded in death by her husband of seventy years, the love of her life, James O. Bucy, Sr.; her daughter, Linda Uebelacker; her brother, John Colgan; her grandson, Timothy Snyder; and great-granddaughter, McKenna...
Gerald Cleary
Jul 22, 2016
Gerald W. Cleary "Jerry", 69, of Medina, passed away July 22, 2016 following a courageous battle with angiosarcoma, a rare form of cancer. Gerald was born in Cuba, New York on April 21, 1947 to the late James and Pearl Cleary. Jerry retired from ADT after 29 years of service. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren....
Coni Somosko
Jul 21, 2016
Coni Austin Somosko, 49, of Akron, passed away July 21, 2016. She was about to turn 50 on August 27th. Coni was a loving daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, niece, aunt and friend to all that knew her. Coni's smile, wit, and laughter are what we will hold in our hearts.Coni is survived by her mother and father, John and Carolyn...
Margaret S. Lively
Jul 20, 2016
Margaret S. Lively, 80, of Akron, passed away on July 20, 2016. She was born on October 25, 1935 in Dothan, WV. Margaret was a homemaker who enjoyed listening to her husband play country music at the Music Barn, casinos, playing cards, spoiling her grandchildren, and spending time with her family and friends. Margaret is preceded in death by her...
Jean Marie Pergl
Jul 19, 2016
Jean Marie PerglJean Marie Pergl, 74, of Green, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 19, 2016. She was born in Wooster, OH on March 12, 1942. Jean enjoyed spending time with her family and playing bingo with her friends. She always wore a smile on her face. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Pergl...
Patricia "Granny"G. Absalom
Jul 18, 2016
Patricia "Granny" G. Absalom, 95, peacefully passed away on July 18, 2016. A true matriarch and terrific friend, she earned the admiration of all through her many hours of service and selfless contributions wherever she went. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, David and Rhea; son, Howard; brother-in-law, Paul; and many relatives and friends. She is survived by...
Ruth Ellen Reitz
Jul 17, 2016
Our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Ruth Ellen Reitz, age 74, passed away on July 17, 2016 after a short battle with cancer. She was loved by everyone who knew her and she deeply cared for and loved her entire family. Ruth was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Tasker Shanefelt, her father, Harold Thomann, her son, Jeffrey Reitz,...
Dewey Monroe Rowles
Jul 16, 2016
Dewey Monroe Rowles, 68, of Akron, passed away on July 16, 2016. He was born in Spencer, West Virginia on July 29, 1947 to the late Elmer and Opal (Greathouse) Rowles. Dewey was a U.S. Army veteran and earned a Merit of Honor Medal for his service in Vietnam. He was employed for many years at Valley Rubber Mixing. In...
Charles D. Green
Jul 15, 2016
Charles D. Green, 81, of Akron, passed away on July 15, 2016. He was born in Red Star, West Virginia on July 25, 1934 to the late Claude and Celia Green. He retired from Akron General Medical Center Housekeeping Services after over 30 years of service. He will be deeply missed by his sisters, Merle Shaver and Elizabeth Dick; several...
Shirley Wilson
Jul 15, 2016
Shirley Jean Wilson, 79, passed away July 15th after a short illness.She was preceded in death by parents, Grace and Walter Wilson; brothers, James, Walter Jr. "Bud", and Wayne Wilson; and sister, Freda "Sis" Wykoff. Shirley leaves to mourn sisters, Betty Bridenthal and Virginia Vartenuk; brothers, Edwin "Jack" Wilson and Earl Wilson, along with many nieces and nephews.Shirley was a...
William J. Mcgaffick
Jul 15, 2016
William J. McGaffick, 45, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 15, 2016. William was born on January 8, 1971 in Wadsworth, Ohio to his father, Rick McGaffick and mother, Roseanne Caplinger. He was employed by Omnova Solutions Inc. for over 25 years. William was always willing to lend a helping hand to everyone he knew. He was very passionate about...
Gordon Lee Tarr
Jul 13, 2016
Gordon Lee Tarr, "Gordie, Uncle G, G Dawg, Gramps," 67 peacefully went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 after a 2 year battle with lung cancer with his children, grandchildren and family by his side.Gordon was born on May 5, 1949 in Akron, Ohio. He was a welder by trade. He taught himself to play the...
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