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Clara M. Taylor
Jul 27, 2023
Clara M. Taylor, age 79 of Akron, Ohio, died on July 27, 2023.She was born on May 21, 1944 in Highsville, Maryland, the daughter of the late Paul and Elizabeth (nee Pullen) Panholzer. Clara was known for her warm-hearted personality and her gift of helping loved ones. Clara will be dearly missed by all who knew her. The Taylor families...
Kannan Wade Jaber
Jul 27, 2023
Kannan Wade Jaber was stillborn at 12:07 PM on July 24, 2023 at Akron City Hospital. He was the son of Zackery and Paige (nee Awalt) Jaber. In addition to his parents, Kannan is survived by his sister, Regan Jaber; his grandparents, Mick and Lisa Jaber and Joseph and Lori Awalt; his great-grandmothers, Susan Paul and Crystal Cain. His aunts...
Randy Joe Henley
Jul 26, 2023
Randy J. Henley passed away on July 26, 2023 at the age of 76 after a long illness. Born on June 21, 1947 in Akron, Ohio to the late Virgil and Lucia (nee DiNapoli) Henley. Randy graduated from Garfield High School and the University of Indiana. He also attended the University of the Americas in Mexico City. He earned a...
Shanon Hyde
Jul 26, 2023
Shanon Riley Hyde, 52, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on July 26, 2023. He was born on August 5, 1970, in Guanaja, Bay Islands of Honduras. Shanon was an amazing soul, always wearing a smile that could brighten any room. His laughter was contagious, and he brought joy to the lives of those around him.Shanon was the rock of his...
Lawrence A. Sycks
Jul 26, 2023
Lawrence A. "Larry" Sycks, 76, passed away July 26, 2023 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center in Canton. He was born in Canton, Ohio on March 7, 1947 to the late Stanley and Lydia (Weiss) Sycks. Larry was a 1965 graduate of Field High School and served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War, where he was awarded the...
Hugh Wesley Bentley
Jul 25, 2023
Hugh W. Bentley, 82, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully at his home on July 25, 2023. He was born in Selma, AL on February 18, 1941 to the late Donald and Annie {Wheeler} Bentley. In addition to his parents, Hugh was preceded in death by his wife, Judy in 2015, his son Thomas Allen Dale, grandsons T.J....
Rosalie Mae Ricks
Jul 25, 2023
Rosalie Mae Ricks, 85, of Akron, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 25, 2023. She was born in Rockingham, VA on January 28, 1938 to the late Edward Miller and Kay {Raynes} Cherney. In addition to her parents, Rosalie was preceded in death by her sister Kay Grasso. Rosalie worked as a microbiologist...
Emma J. Calaway
Jul 24, 2023
Emma Mae Jenkins-Calaway "Lady Butch," a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend departed this world on July 24, 2023.She was born to Hazel Hicks and Lewis Mathews in Columbia Missouri on June 16, 1931. In 1943, she moved to Cleveland, OH. There, she later attended John Adams High School and was the first black Head Majorette.In 1953, she met...
Patricia Ann Weimer
Jul 24, 2023
Patricia Ann Weimer (Vaughn, Hambrick), age 72.Pattye has been promoted to glory on the day (7/24/2023). Born on July 2, 1951 in Clovis, New Mexico to parents, Richard and Anna Vaughn (Janes). She leaves behind her husband of 46 years, Lloyd E. Weimer II; her mother, Ann; brothers, Richard and Gary Vaughn, Leonard Vaughn (deceased); daughter, Bridgette Merle; sons, G....
Marilyn J. Elliott
Jul 23, 2023
Marilyn J. Elliott passed away on July 23, 2023 at the age of 86. She was born to the late William and Ruth Maloney on July 28, 1936 in Akron, Ohio. An area resident for all her life, Marilyn graduated from Garfield High School in 1954. She then went on to work for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. for 44...
Helen Lou Baker
Jul 23, 2023
Helen Lou Baker, 94, of Barberton, passed away peacefully at home on July 23, 2023. A resident of Norton, she was born on May 19, 1929 to the late Garney E. and Gertrude {Bye} Blevins.In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leslie "Les" Baker in 2002, their son Bob Baker in 2020 and...
Daniel Ray Mcintyre
Jul 23, 2023
Daniel McIntyre passed away at his home on July 23, 2023 at the age of 75. He was born on October 22, 1947 to Leroy and Sylvia McIntyre (nee Kelley) in Anmoore, WV. Daniel attended school at Glenville State University in Glenville, WV where he obtained a degree in business. After schooling, Dan went on to manage Star/Sparkle Market in...
Patricia L. Metcalf
Jul 22, 2023
Patricia L. Metcalf, 76, of Akron, passed away on July 22, 2023 with her family by her side. She was born on September 6, 1946, daughter of the late Walter and Dorthy Cartwright of Owensboro, KY. Patricia dedicated 20 years to Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co before retiring. She enjoyed bird watching, conversations with her brother, and making beautiful gifts...
Deborah Ann Hamilton
Jul 21, 2023
Deborah Ann Hamilton (nee Lenke), 74, died suddenly on July 21, 2023. Born in Akron, Ohio, to Richard and Alberta Lenke, she was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and aunt.Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Alberta Lenke; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Luther and Lillian Hamilton; and brothers-in-law, Gerald Hamilton and Richard Jenkins.Debbie was a life-long member...
Charles Kensie Anthony
Jul 21, 2023
Charles Kensie Anthony died July 21, 2023, at Summa Health System in Akron. He was born in Braxton County, WV, on November 29, 1937, and spent his youth hunting and fishing in the mountains and rivers of West Virginia. He graduated from Richwood (WV) High School before serving in the U.S. Air Force for four years. For over 30 years,...
Wanda Mae Barnett
Jul 21, 2023
Wanda Mae (nee Suit) Barnett, age 90, found peace on July 21, 2023.Left to cherish her memory is her beloved grandson and his wife, Paul (Amelia) Barnett, without their devoted care, mom would not have been able to stay at home as long as she did. She also leaves her daughters, Paula (Chris) Havlik and Susan (Jack ) Didado; her...
Lynda Marie Harris
Jul 20, 2023
Lynda M. Harris (Foster) Dedicated servant of Jehovah God since 1974, born February 15, 1943, in Akron Ohio, died suddenly after a short illness on July 20, 2023. After retirement Lynda chose to spend much of her time in the ministry, sharing the Bible's message of hope with others. She was a member of the Akron Central Congregation of Jehovah's...
Ellen "Cookie" Lovern
Jul 20, 2023
Ellen "Cookie" Lovern, 77, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2023. She was born in Akron on July 27, 1945 to the late Howard and Betty Lovern.Cookie began her career in the laundry department at Akron General Hospital. After several years, she began her work as a housekeeper at Akron Children's Hospital, retiring in 2012. In her free time, she...
Karen Ann Sims
Jul 20, 2023
Karen "GMA" Sims, age 76, of Akron, passed away July 20, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born to the late Elmer and Wanda Lewis, born on October 27, 1946, in Barberton, Ohio but lived most of her life in Akron. Karen was a graduate of Akron East High School and retired from Acme with 18 years...
William Mark Byrd
Jul 20, 2023
William Mark Byrd, 75, of Akron, passed away on July 20, 2023 at Tallmadge Health and Rehab. A lifelong resident of Akron, he was born on April 17, 1948 to the late Frank Byrd Jr. and Mary Byrd.In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his brother Dennis Byrd and sister Terry Stimpfel. On September 16, 1967,...
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