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Myra Jean Helmick

Myra Jean Helmick

Jun 14, 2023

Myra "Stormy" Helmick passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023 at the age of 73. She was born to the late Joseph and Alberta Cotton on May 9, 1950 in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from East High School and went on to work for Acme for 44 faithful years. Myra married the love of her life, Morgan Helmick, on August...

Phillip O. Krause

Phillip O. Krause

Jun 13, 2023

Phillip O. Krause, 87, of Mogadore, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2023. He was born in Ashland, Ohio on February 3, 1936 to the late Walter O. and Frances Krause.While in high school, Phil joined the Ohio Air National Guard and was honorably discharged in 1959. He started his family and was a proud father of five daughters. He...

Georganna Lee Herchenroeder

Georganna Lee Herchenroeder

Jun 13, 2023

Georganna L. (Rogers) Herchenroeder, 69, passed away on June 13, 2023 with her family by her side. She was born on August 10, 1953 to Dorothy Ann (Carney) and Carter Andersen Rogers Jr..In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Greg Rogers. She leaves behind her loving husband of 50 years, David; her children, Laurie,...

Russell A. Taylor

Russell A. Taylor

Jun 13, 2023

Russell A. Taylor, 86, of Ravenna, went home to be with the Lord on June 13, 2023. He was born on January 13, 1937 in Akron and was raised in Rootstown by his parents, the late Samuel and Flavia Taylor. Russ obtained his pilot license in the mid eighties and owned a Cessna 172 for several years before upgrading to...

Tina Frances Carsey

Tina Frances Carsey

Jun 13, 2023

Tina F. Carsey passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2023 at the young age of 50. She was born on July 14, 1972 in Akron, Ohio to the late John and Connie D'Agostini. Tina loved to listen to music, especially Brett Michaels and any other 80's hair band. She would work on crossword puzzles and watch all different shows on...

Allen Beightol

Allen Beightol

Jun 13, 2023

Allen J. Beightol, 39, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. He was born on September 8, 1983 to Herb and Jan Beightol. He was preceded in death by his pops, Herb in 2011. He is survived by his mom, Jan; sister, Theresa (Bob) McLean; and sister, Stephanie Hilley; 4 nephews, Kyle (Alex), Jordan (Lauren),...

Carl Norman Kellar

Carl Norman Kellar

Jun 13, 2023

Carl Norman Kellar II, known to most as "Bubba," age 61, passed away on June 13, 2023 at home with his family by his side. Born to Carl and Esther (Porterfield) Kellar in Warren, Ohio, he resided in the Akron area most of his life. Carl pursued a career as an industrial mechanic for Jay-Em Aerospace and S & C...

Judith Ann Semick

Judith Ann Semick

Jun 13, 2023

Judith A. "Judy" Semick passed away peacefully on June 13, 2023 at the age of 77. She was born on August 13, 1945 to Kenneth and Vivian Jones in Columbus, Ohio. She retired from State Farm after many years. She was an avid animal lover and would work on puzzles in her free time. When her late husband was living,...

Jean Elin Murphy

Jean Elin Murphy

Jun 13, 2023

Jean Elin Murphy, age 97, of Akron, Ohio, stepped onto the shores of Heaven on June 13, 2023 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on February 6, 1926 in Akron, the daughter of the late Stanley and Leota (nee Clutter) Davis.Jean was an amazing wife, mother and grandmother. She was 'the Matriarch" of the...

Donna Jean Mars

Donna Jean Mars

Jun 12, 2023

Donna Jean Mars, age 86, of New Franklin, Ohio, died on June 12, 2023 surrounded by her family at her home.She was born on June 8, 1937 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the daughter of the late William and Hattie Lucille (nee Thorn) Griffin.Donna loved her Lord, her husband and her family. She found great joy in sharing the Gospel and...

Tammy Lynn Stinnett

Tammy Lynn Stinnett

Jun 11, 2023

Tammy Lynn Stinnett (Ma) 63, passed away at home peacefully in her sleep Sunday June 11, 2023. Born in Akron, Ohio to William and Geraldine (Day) Stinnett, she was a lifelong area resident. Ma is a beloved mother, grandma, great grandma, sister, aunt, and friend. She is well known for her incredible strength and equal part stubbornness. Daily, she enjoyed...

Thomas R. Emigh

Thomas R. Emigh

Jun 10, 2023

Thomas R. "Tom" Emigh, age 76 of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died on June 10, 2023 at his home. He was born on June 12, 1946 in Akron, the son of the late Robert Raymond and Betty Mae (nee Rowe) Emigh. Tom was a proud iron worker and was retired from Ironworkers Local #17 out of Cleveland, Ohio. He enjoyed coaching...

Sallie B. Fessenden

Sallie B. Fessenden

Jun 10, 2023

Sallie B. Fessenden, 82, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2023. She was born in Whitleyville, TN on March 1, 1941. Sallie's journey began on a farm, and she subsequently transitioned into a medical equipment technician at Julius Zorn, INC., where she dedicated herself for nearly 35 years. She married at age 18 to Junior Clark. They bought an Isaly's...

Gayle A. Norman

Gayle A. Norman

Jun 10, 2023

Gayle A. Norman, 81, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, with her loving family by her side, on June 10, 2023. She was born on September 27, 1941 in Akron, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Norman Sr.; parents, Pearl (Kleeman) and John McNichols; sister, Shelia Witzel; and granddaughter, Kathleen Mcquillan.Left to cherish...

Linda Christine Frank

Linda Christine Frank

Jun 10, 2023

Linda Christine Frank, "Chris", age 74 of Akron, Ohio, died on June 10, 2023.She was born on December 9, 1948 in Sweetwater, TN, the daughter of the late Junior T. and Minnie Bell (nee Wear) Frank. Chris worked and retired from Goodyear in the purchasing department after many years of devoted service. She loved her pets, they were her immediate...

Wanda Belle Woods

Wanda Belle Woods

Jun 9, 2023

Wanda Belle "Wanda" Woods, age 89, of Tallmadge, Ohio, died suddenly on Friday evening, June 9, 2023 at Summa City Hospital in Akron, Ohio. She was born in Cowen, West Virginia on November 26, 1933, a daughter of the late Clyde Harry Smith and Lelia Esther Smith. Wanda married her late husband, Huling Odell Woods, on January 12, 1949 and...

Adam E. Hildenbrand

Adam E. Hildenbrand

Jun 9, 2023

Adam Edward Hildenbrand of Rittman, Ohio passed away on June 9, 2023 with his daughters by his side. Born on July 5, 1935 in Franzfeld, Yugoslavia, Adam immigrated to the United States as a teenager with his family. He joined the Army, and then taught High School Math for the Department of Defense for over 30 years, during which he...

William Edward Pratt

William Edward Pratt

Jun 8, 2023

William E. "Bill" Pratt, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023 with his wife and daughter by his side. He was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania on January 11, 1940 to Marshall Wayne and Helen Jean (Burke) Pratt. He graduated from North Union High School, Uniontown, Pennsylvania in 1957. Bill loved gardening and fishing with his wife. He was a proud member...

Gloria Jean Cox

Gloria Jean Cox

Jun 7, 2023

Gloria Jean Cox, born June 10, 1971 in Akron, Ohio, gained her wings on June 7, 2023 at 9:30 p.m. at Summa Akron City Hospital. Gloria is survived by her mother Sandra; kids William, Angel and Ryan; grandkids Nevaeh, Hope, Alyssa, Peyton and O'Riain; all of her friends, "adopted" grandkids, "adopted" kids, cousins and many others.In Heaven, Gloria was reunited...

Harry Dale Bader

Harry Dale Bader

Jun 6, 2023

Harry Dale Bader, 81, passed away June 6, 2023 with his family by his side. He retired from the RCA Rubber Company after 37 years of service. Harry enjoyed playing and watching baseball. He also loved the Ohio State Buckeyes football team, making people laugh and spending time with his family. Harry married the love of his life, Marilyn, on...

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