Obituaries

Joseph "Joe"M. Willingham

Joseph "Joe"M. Willingham

Mar 28, 2016

Joseph "Joe" M. Willingham, 77, of Munroe Falls, passed away on March 28, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph M. and Edith M. Willingham and son, Michael Willingham. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Donna; sons, Joe (Diana) and Jeff (Cindy) Willingham; daughter, Chris Willingham; 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Family will...

Patricia Powell

Patricia Powell

Mar 27, 2016

Patricia "Tricia" Powell went home to be with the Lord on March 27, 2016. This loving, enthusiastic, and creative girl leaves behind her mother, Kelly Grady, father, Garrison Powell; Grandparents Kevin and Kristine Grady, Sandra (Larry) Latherow, Carl (Marji) Powell; siblings Kevin, Darryl, Winnie, Savannah, and Bernadette, along with extended family and friends too numerous to name. As a student...

David C. Hollis

David C. Hollis

Mar 26, 2016

David C. Hollis, 75, passed away on March 26, 2016. He was born in Akron on April 4, 1940 to the late Charles and Idell Hollis. David proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps and retired from Akron Police Department after 27 years as a motorcycle patrolman. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved camping trips with his family. David...

Alexander Kura

Alexander Kura

Mar 25, 2016

Alexander (Brother) G. Kura Alexander (Brother) G. Kura 65, of Akron, passed away peacefully at his home on March 25, 2016. Alex was born on April 23, 1950 to Alex and Sarah Kura. A lifelong resident of the Akron area, Alex graduated from Ellet High School in 1968. He previously worked at Harwick Chemical and MacTac. He was baptized at...

John Murray

John Murray

Mar 25, 2016

John Wesley Murray, 59, of Akron, passed away on March 25, 2016. He was born in Akron on March 25, 1957 to the late Robert and Edith Murray. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers and sisters. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 37 years, Edna; six brothers and sisters; many...

Narcie Hay

Narcie Hay

Mar 24, 2016

Narcie Carol Hay, 64, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016. Carol was born on July 6, 1951 in Akron, Ohio to James Hay and Narcie Stover. She was a very talented artist and musician who liked taking family video's and pictures. Carol was deeply loved by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed by her nieces and...

James C. Campbell

James C. Campbell

Mar 24, 2016

EDINBURG - James Clifford Campbell went to The Hereafter on March 24, 2016. He transitioned following an extended health issue while at his home with his devoted wife, Kathy, by his side. Jim was born September 22, 1936 in Logan, Ohio to parents Donald Hugh and Margaret Elinor Campbell. He was a veteran of the US Air Force (A2C) and...

William Starn

William Starn

Mar 23, 2016

William F. Starn, 73, of Akron, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2016 surrounded by loved ones. Bill was a member of Tomorrow's World Church in Tallmadge. He was a veteran of the Air Force and a diehard Browns fan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary Starn. He will be missed by his twin brother,...

Donald K. Kellenberger

Donald K. Kellenberger

Mar 23, 2016

Donald K. KellenbergerDonald K. Kellenberger, 81, passed away on March 23, 2016. He was born in French Creek, WV to the late John and Opal Kellenberger. He proudly served in the Air Force during the Korean War Conflict as an Air Traffic Controller. Donald retired from King Machine in Akron. He was a hard worker who had many friends that...

Anthony Joseph Paolucci

Anthony Joseph Paolucci

Mar 21, 2016

Anthony Joseph Paolucci, 57, of Akron, passed away suddenly on March 21, 2016. He was born on May 5, 1958 to the late Vico and Inez Paolucci. Anthony attended Akron Springfield Assembly of God. In his free time, he loved fishing and being with his family. Anthony will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 36 years, Colleen; daughter,...

Phyllis M. Chinrock

Phyllis M. Chinrock

Mar 21, 2016

Phyllis M. Chinrock, 79, peacefully entered into heaven on Palm Sunday, March 20, 2016. Phyllis was born on July 8, 1936 in Akron, Ohio to Aster and Myrtle Davidson. She loved the Lord , her friends and, most of all, her family. Phyllis was a longtime member of The Chapel and had many good friends in Eloy Pacheco's Sunday School...

Shawn D.R. Blumer

Shawn D.R. Blumer

Mar 20, 2016

Shawn D. R. Blumer, age 24 of Akron, Ohio, died on March 20, 2016 at his home. He was born on January 22, 1992 in Barberton, Ohio, the son of Barbara Blumer Chapman of Akron, and the late Michael Blumer. Shawn was employed with Empire Tire in Tallmadge as a laborer. He also did roofing as well as many construction...

Thomas H. Lewis

Thomas H. Lewis

Mar 20, 2016

Thomas H. "Thom" Lewis, 51, passed away March 20, 2016. He was born in Akron, OH on May 15, 1964 to Thomas C. (Kay) Lewis and Barbara S. (Jake) Marucci. On January 29, 1990 he married the love of his life, Lottie Gottschall. He was known by all to go out of his way to help anyone in need and...

Jane Ramskogler

Jane Ramskogler

Mar 19, 2016

Jane C. Ramskogler, age 90 of Uniontown, Ohio, died on Friday, March 19, 2016 at 6:39 AM at her home. She was born on December 16, 1925 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of the late Garnett Ollie and Minnie Bertha Riddlebaugh Lowry. Jane was a 1943 East High School graduate. She was a homemaker and enjoyed doing a great deal...

John Mayer

John Mayer

Mar 19, 2016

Our loving husband, father, and grandfather, John A. Mayer, 86, went home to be with the Lord on March 19, 2016 surrounded by his family. John was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from Garfield High School and retired from Goodyear after 35 years. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Freda; and grandson Matthew Mayer.He leaves...

Fred Martin

Fred Martin

Mar 19, 2016

Fred Martin, 74, was comfortably united in heaven with his loving wife Roberta of 53 years on March 19, 2016. He was born in Blacksville, WV on March 21, 1941. He worked in the plastics industry for several years. His interests included gardening, cooking, bingo, computer games, camping, and spending time with family and friends. He had a giving heart...

Tyrone Lamar

Tyrone Lamar

Mar 17, 2016

Tyrone Lamar Rushin, age 7 weeks, of Akron, Ohio, died on March 17, 2016 at his home. He was born on January 24, 2016 in Akron, the son of Tyrone D. Rushin and Sharie M. Thornton. Other than his parents, Tyrone leaves behind his siblings, his twin brother, Tyree Rushin, Takarra Rushin, Taylor Campbell, Syeir Thornton, Serenity Zaniewski, Carlea Harbin,...

Robert B. Meffert, Jr.

Robert B. Meffert, Jr.

Mar 17, 2016

Robert B. Meffert, Jr., age 65 of Uniontown, Ohio, died on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 2:15 PM at Akron City Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Akron, the son of the late Robert B. and Shirley Moran Meffert, Sr.Robert was a 1968 East High School graduate. Robert was a proud US Army Vietnam Veteran. He...

Donna M. Gunnoe

Donna M. Gunnoe

Mar 17, 2016

Donna M. GunnoeDonna M. Gunnoe, 73, went home to be with the Lord on March 17, 2016. She was born in Cleveland, OH to the late John and Elaine Dietrich. Donna was a member of Victory Chapel for 16 years. She enjoyed collecting antiques, carousels and lighthouses. She also enjoyed painting ceramics. Donna was a strong Christian woman who shared...

Minnie R. Coomes

Minnie R. Coomes

Mar 16, 2016

Minnie R. Coomes, 96, of Akron, passed away March 16, 2016. Minnie was born in Greensboro, Alabama on April 26, 1919 to the late John W. and Ida L. Griffin. She was a long-time member of St. Sebastian Parish.As the most special birthday gift a wife could give her husband, Minnie reunited with her loving sweetheart Richard Coomes in Heaven....

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