Obituaries
Earlene Risby
Jan 11, 2024
Mother Earlene Risby, 90, peacefully made her transition to eternal life on January 11, 2024. She was born in Oakland, TN to Mose and Betty Woods on May 16, 1933 where she grew up. She was 1 of 15 children. She met the love of her life, and they wed on January 13, 1953. From this union, they had 6...
Geraldine A. Dees
Jan 11, 2024
Geraldine "D" A. Dees, 77, of Akron, called to her heavenly home on January 11, 2024. She was born on October 28, 1946 in Akron, Ohio to John and Leola Smart. She retired from Goodyear Aerospace after 33 years of service. She loved going to the casino and enjoyed playing spades with her friends and family. Geraldine cared deeply about...
William Andrew Parks, Sr.
Jan 11, 2024
William Andrew "Bill" Parks, Sr.William passed away peacefully in his sleep early on the morning of January 11, 2024. He was born in Akron, OH on December 21, 1932. William was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was retired from BF Goodrich. William loved spending time with...
Mary Jo Heller
Jan 10, 2024
Mary Jo Heller (Vinciguerra) passed peacefully at her home on January 10, 2024 after a long illness. Together again with her beloved husband of 52 years Charles "Chuck" Heller, she joins her in-laws Joe and Louise Heller and her parents Carl and Clara Gina Vinciguerra (Capotosto). Mary Jo was a loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and was an...
Cj Fox
Jan 10, 2024
CJ Fox, 77, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on January 10, 2024 at Arbors at Fairlawn. She was born on February 27, 1946 to the late Juvenal and Antonette (Zucharo) Roque in Massillon, OH. She was also preceded in death by her son Todd Trent. She is survived by her son Douglas Trent; her two siblings, and her niece. There...
Stephanie L. Cox
Jan 10, 2024
Stephanie "Pep" L. Cox went Home to be with the Lord on January 10, 2024 after years of bravely battling Multiple Sclerosis. Stephanie was born to the Union of Clarence D. Lee and Jerrie Lee on October 13, 1965, in Brooklyn, New York. She spent her childhood there until her early teens, then moved to California. In her late teenage...
Diana Sue Haidet
Jan 9, 2024
Diana S. Haidet, 60, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on January 9, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. She was born on May 6, 1963, to Sandra Walters and the late Robert Walters.Diana dedicated her life to her family and was a devoted stay-at-home mom for many years. She provided unconditional love and support to her husband of almost...
Terry Lyle Seese
Jan 9, 2024
Terry Lyle Seese, 75, of Salem, passed away on January 9, 2024. He was born in Williamsport, PA on May 10, 1948 to the late Merril and Dorothy {Hurlbert} Seese. In addition to his parents, Terry is preceded in death by his siblings Francis "Michael" Seese, David Seese, Judy Hill and Joann Seese. Terry is survived by his loving son,...
June M. Parry
Jan 8, 2024
The world lost one of its brightest rays of sunshine when our dear June left us on January 8th after bravely battling a year-long illness. June was born in Akron on February 13th, 1947, to Kenneth and Marian Parry. She graduated from Springfield High School in 1963. June was employed as a secretary by QK Mold in Kent for nearly...
Laurence R. Scott Jr.
Jan 8, 2024
Laurence R. "Larry" Scott Jr., 52, of Masury, passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2024. He was born on February 18, 1971 to the late Laurence R. Sr. and Geraldine Scott.Larry is survived by his loving children, Anthonie Goodrich, Laurence Ricketson, Joesph Sleeth, Joyce Sleeth and Reed Scott; 12 grandchildren; brothers Pat Martin and John Scott; sisters Kathy Martin and...
Frank Williams
Jan 7, 2024
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the death of my dad, Frank "Shug" Williams, who passed away on January 7, 2024-born, June 9, 1930, in Montgomery "Pike Road" Alabama. Frank served in the United States Army, "Korean War" in 1953 as a Med Tec. Frank lived a life filled with love and affection for his family and friends....
Michael Francis Stanich
Jan 7, 2024
Michael Francis Stanich, 74, of Tallmadge, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2024, after a short battle with brain cancer. He was born on March 29, 1949, in Akron, Ohio to Michael and Mary Stanich.Michael served and honorably protected his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was wounded and received a Purple...
Andrew B. Pennington
Jan 6, 2024
Andrew B. Pennington, known to his friends as Andy, passed away on January 6, 2024. He was born in Akron, Ohio on October 1, 1958 to the late Andrew Toliver and Elizabeth Pennington.Andy will always be remembered for his artistic talents. He brought his creativity to everything he did in life. A natural entrepreneur, Andy owned several business over the...
Esther L. Stopher
Jan 5, 2024
Esther L. Stopher, 85, of Akron, passed away on January 5, 2024. She was born on April 23, 1938 the daughter of the late Jurl and Bonnie Jarvis of West Virginia. She retired after 30 years of dedicated service from Akron General Medical Center. She absolutely loved her family and she would enjoy making her famous chicken stir fry and...
Elizabeth L. Singleton
Jan 5, 2024
Elizabeth L. Singleton, 98, passed away on January 5, 2024. She was born on August 6, 1925 the daughter of Oble and Dorothy Yoder. Elizabeth was a woman of great faith and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church of Akron. She enjoyed fishing with her beloved husband , Paul. She was gifted at writing poetry. Elizabeth will be...
Terry Lee Hicks
Jan 5, 2024
Terry Lee Hicks, 69, passed away unexpectedly January 5, 2024 with his family by his side. Born in Parkersburg, WV to Locie Powell, he resided in the Akron area all of his adult life. Terry enjoyed tinkering in the garage, working on anything that had a motor, searching for a bargain, phone visits with family and friends, mowing the yard...
Freddie Lee Foster, Jr
Jan 4, 2024
Freddie Lee Foster, Jr, 84, passed away January 4, 2024 with his family by his side. Born in Ravenna, Ohio to Fred Sr. and Myrtie (Reagan) Foster, he resided in Akron all of his life and graduated from Hower Vocational High School. Freddie retired as an Industrial Salesman from Mau-Sherwood after 47 years of service. He belonged to the Ohio...
Charles Vernon Sickels
Jan 4, 2024
Charles V. "Charlie" Sickels passed away on January 4, 2024 at the age of 85. He was born to the late John and Alta Sickels on November 1, 1938. Charlie was drafted into the United States Navy where he served from 1956-1959. He was a proud Korean War Veteran. Charlie loved Nascar racing and working on cars, especially Fords. There...
Mary Elizabeth Tuck
Jan 4, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Tuck, 77, of Akron, Ohio went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2024, after a brief illness. She was born in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, on August 13, 1946, to the late John Howard Jr. and Patricia Absalom. Mary had five children with her former husband, Charles - Gennie, Terri, Theresa (Tommy), Charlie and David (Crystal) -...
Johnny Lee Feathers
Jan 4, 2024
Johnny Lee Feathers, 52, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2024. He was born on July 7, 1971 to Darlene {Howell} Feathers and the late James Feathers. In addition to his father, Johnny is preceded in death by his brothers Robert and Danny Bromelow and James Feathers II; brother-in-law Lindy Vesa; nephew Jeffrey Samuels; nieces Christine Vesa and...
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