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Ezekiel Richard Overholt
Dec 18, 2023
Ezekiel "Zeke" Richard Overholt entered this world January 23, 1930 and was greeted by Jesus on December 18, 2023. He was the twelfth of thirteen children born to Clarence and Alva (Barthalow) Overholt, three months after the great stock market crash in October 1929. God provided and protected him all his life and Dad knew him as Lord, Savior, and...
Joanne C. Gray
Dec 17, 2023
Joanne C. Gray, 86, passed away on December 17, 2023. She was born on August 23, 1937 the daughter of the late Chris and Hertha Jensen. Joanne enjoyed traveling with her husband, Dewey, especially to their favorite location, Las Vegas. She enjoyed cooking comfort food for family and friends. Joanne will be remembered for her sense of humor, her love...
Randy Lee Scott
Dec 17, 2023
Randy Lee Scott, 59, passed away on December 17, 2023. He was born in Akron on December 17, 1964 to the late Richard and Linda {Buck} Scott.Randy is survived by his loving sons, Vincent and Kristopher Scott; granddaughter Casey Scott; brothers, Richard, Robert (Rene') and William (Mindy) Scott; many nieces and nephews and their families.Randy loved music, and recently renewed...
Patricia Lou Gresham
Dec 17, 2023
Patricia "Pat" L. Gresham, 83 of Akron, Ohio went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on December 17, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Willoughby, Ohio on November 12, 1940 to the late Wilford L and Betty {Lindsay} Baughman. She is also preceded in death by her stepfather Oscar Rapking, her husband Leonard "Mike"...
Donald G. Lampe
Dec 17, 2023
Donald G. Lampe, 68, passed away peacefully December 17, 2023 with family by his side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Donald and Stella (Starr) Lampe, he was a lifelong area resident. Don was known to be a jokester who enjoyed bowling, playing cards, telling stories and spending time with his family.In addition to his father, he was preceded in death...
Gilbert M. Lane
Dec 16, 2023
Gilbert M. Lane, passed away on December 16, 2023. He was born on July 12, 1924 the son of Gilbert and Ruth Lane. He was a man of faith and attended the U.C.C. in Tallmadge. Gilbert graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Yale University with the class of 45W (1949). He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy...
Dorothy M. Stump
Dec 16, 2023
DOROTHY SCHWARZ STUMP1929-2023Dorothy is survived by daughters Marsha (Rick), Dodi, Wendy, Pam. She was preceded in death by first husband William D. Schwarz Sr, second husband William G. Stump and son William D. Schwarz, Jr. In addition, Dorothy is survived by 5 stepchildren and numerous grand and great grandchildren. She lived life to the fullest and always had a smile....
Gerald Donald Brown
Dec 16, 2023
Gerald Donald Brown, 83, of Akron, passed away peacefully with family by his side on December 16, 2023. Gerry was born on July 26, 1940 to the late Claudine and Myrtle Brown. Gerry spent most of his career in the automotive industry, retiring from the parts center at VanDevere (formerly McIntyre). In his free time, Gerry was a sports enthusiast....
Bonnie J. Scott
Dec 15, 2023
Bonnie J. Scott, 82, passed away peacefully December 15, 2023 with her daughter by her side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Robert and Betty Smith, she was a lifelong area resident. Bonnie enjoyed reading, working puzzles, playing bingo, music and dancing, also helping others and spending time with her family and friends.In addition to her parents she was preceded in...
Carl E. Snyder
Dec 15, 2023
Carl E. Snyder has entered the gates of Heaven. He was called by our Lord and Savior on December 15, 2023. Carl was born in Barberton, Ohio on November 9, 1947. He lived in Akron, Ohio before moving to California where he met his wife, Teri D. Snyder. Carl graduated from East High School in 1966. He owned his own...
Larry E. Mcgee
Dec 14, 2023
Larry E. McGee, 63, passed away on December 14, 2023. He was born on July 10, 1960 the son of Larry and Joyce McGee. Larry graduated from Stow High School with the class of 1978. He was a dedicated worker with over 10 years of service with the Engineering Dept at Children's Hospital. Larry was well known as a "Jack...
Karen Sue Nixon
Dec 14, 2023
Karen Sue Nixon, 63, of Akron, passed away on December 14, 2023. She was born on May 18, 1960 to the late Glen and Blondena {Bennett} Smith. In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her brother Ronald Smith. Karen is survived by her loving son, Guy Nixon, Jr. (Ashleigh); grandchildren Alyssa, Chase, Kelsea and Kinsley; brother,...
Norma J. Kirkland
Dec 14, 2023
Norma J. KirklandBorn on January 24, 1942 in Belington, WV and passed away on December 14, 2023.Norma is survived by her husband of 61 years, Kenneth Kirkland; three sons, Kenneth, Keith (Sara) and Kevin (Pam); siblings, Faye Laney and Ed Johnson; uncle Ernie Gillis; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Mike (Amy) Kirkland; many nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death...
Jan R. Spring
Dec 13, 2023
Janet R. Spring passed away December 13th at the age of 86.Janet "Jan" is survived by her daughters, Wendy (Tim) of Akron, Ohio and Tamara of Red Oak, Texas. Janet had three grandchildren, Alexe (Dallas) of Tallmadge, Ohio, Dane (Heather) of Bath, Ohio and Dylan of Canton, New York. Janet had four great grandchildren, DJ, Piper, Elly and Sebastian.Janet was...
Dion Brent Fry-Sherrod
Dec 12, 2023
Dion Brent Fry-Sherrod, 46, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 12, 2023. He was born in Atlantic City, NJ on September 28, 1977 to Tammy (Don Hawthorne) Sherrod. Dion was preceded in death by his beloved grandmother Josephine, uncle Rodney and cousins Reul and James. Dion is survived by his loving children Dionna, Damonte, Jayquan, Skylar,...
Mike Frasher
Dec 11, 2023
Mike Frasher, age 68, of Massillon passed away December 11, 2023. Mike is survived by his wife of 31 years, Kari Frasher (Waters); his children, Michael (Micheala), Marena, Chase, Kayle, and Melissa; his sister, Julie Yoak (Willy); nephews, James and Chris Thomas; cousin, Betty Salyers; his 5 grandchildren; and mother in law, Ruth Waters. He is preceded in death by...
Thurman Keith Church
Dec 11, 2023
Thurman Keith Church, age 86, passed away from a very recently diagnosed brain tumor. After graduating from Suffield High School in 1955, he moved to California and joined the marine corps. He worked as an aircraft electrician and developed some very valuable skills. After his marine corps stint, he worked in various companies on government contracts before returning to Ohio...
Gerald Earl Mafield
Dec 11, 2023
Gerald Earl "Sonny" Mafield, 89, of Tallmadge, passed away on December 11, 2023 at his home, surrounded by family. A lifelong resident of Akron, Gerald was born on December 28, 1933 to the late Charles and Bessie {Strawn} Mafield. In addition to his parents, Gerald was preceded in death by his sister Doris Mavromatis and brothers Gene and Raymond Mafield.On...
Alex Porti
Dec 11, 2023
Alex PortiApril 3, 1934 - December 11, 2023Alex was born in Duquesne, Pennsylvania to the late Agnes Berkley and Pete Porti. He was preceded in death by his brother Charles Porti. He served in the US Air Force, was a graduate of Carnegie Institute of Technology in Pittsburgh, and worked as an electrical engineer where he developed x-ray inspection technology.Left...
David Burton Ball
Dec 10, 2023
David Burton Ball, 87, passed away peacefully December 10, 2023 surrounded by his family. Born in Baxter, WV to Samuel Columbus "Clem" and Helen Grace (Matyi) Ball, he resided in Akron and Springfield Township, Ohio all of his adult life. David retired from Ford Motor Company as head electrician with 47 years of service. He was a Veteran of the...
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