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Pamela Richards, known to her loved ones as Pam, passed away peacefully on April 25th, 2023, in Akron, Ohio. She was 65 years old. Pam was born on August 25th, 1957, in Akron, to Edward and Marie Kanis. She attended Springfield High School and went on to study at The University of Akron.Pam worked as a bus driver for Waterloo...
Nancy Marie Howell, 57, passed away on April 25, 2023. She was born May 26, 1965 to the late Wilma (White) and Ted Howell.She will be missed by her brothers, Vernon (Julie) Howell and Richard (Deb) Howell; nephews, Matthew (Amy) Howell and Shaun Howell; great-nieces, Madelyn Howell and Makenzie Howell; her uncle, Audley White; and many cousins.Per Nancy's wishes cremation...
Troy A. Lucas Jr.,38, passed away on April 25, 2023. He was born on July 10, 1984 the son of Phyllis Washington and the late Troy Lucas Sr. of Akron, Ohio. He graduated from Akron North High School with the class of 2002. He attended First Apostolic Church. Troy enjoyed working with his hands either building or woodworking. He also...
Thelma E. VanHorn, age 66 of Kent, Ohio, died on April 25, 2023.She was born on December 21, 1956 in Ravenna, Ohio, the daughter of the late William and Kathryn (nee Stephens) VanHorn.Thelma loved Elvis and Fleetwood Mac, music, dancing, fishing and watching her favorite movies on TV. Her greatest joy was spending time with her girls and their families....
Dorsey Carroll Whited, 83, of Springfield Twp, passed away on April 25, 2023. Dorsey was born in Gay, West Virginia on March 12, 1940 to the late Clate and Grace (Tuttle) Whited. He moved to Ohio in his youth and graduated from Springfield High School in 1959. Dorsey proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1961-1965. He worked for Springfield...
William A. "Al" Lavery was born February 11, 1949 and passed away on April 24, 2023. Al was born the second son to Bernard and Catherine Lavery. He was raised on his beloved Maple Street with his siblings and lots of cousins where he became a connoisseur of banana cake from Budd's and would often be found hanging out at...
Marlene F. Binns, age 79 of Uniontown passed away peacefully on April 23, 2023. She was born in Akron on May 27, 1943, to the late George and Sarah {Marshall} Crine.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 21 of her siblings. She is survived by her sons David "Troy" (John), Bryan, Monte (Jerry) and Eric Binns;...
Perry Hall, 65, passed away on April 23, 2023. He was born on April 24, 1957 to the late Arlene (Cyrus) and Raymond Hall.In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his son, Anthony Hall; sister, Diane Hill; and mother-in-law, Carolyn Giammaria.He will be dearly missed by his wife, Christine Hall; children, Nicholas Hall, Daniel Hall, and...
Richard S. "RJ" Johnson took his eternal flight on Saturday April 22, 2023, in Akron, Ohio. RJ was 60 years old, and was born in Akron, on Saturday March 30, 1963 to Richard and Paula Johnson. He played basketball for Garfield High and Baldwin Wallace University. RJ (a.k.a "Little Richard" to his family) was a savvy businessman, an amazing World...
Barbara Anne McGuigan, age 68 of Niles, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2023 after a long illness.She was born on October 15, 1954 in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of the late John J. and Dolores E. (nee Cruciani) McGuigan.Barbara was a 1973 Warren JFK graduate. She worked in the retail fashion industry for many years.Barbara was a loving...
Betty L. Prindle, 86, passed away April 20, 2023 with her family by her side. Born in Millville, NJ to Vernon and Genevieve (Simpkins) Scott, she resided in Akron, Ohio all of her adult life. Betty worked in the food industry for over 30 years. Betty was a member of Firestone Park Prime Timers and she enjoyed traveling with family...
It with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Billie Young, 93, of Mogadore. He died peacefully with his daughter, Sandy by his side on April 20, 2023. His family and friends will hold dearly to the memories of his life well lived.Bill was born on March 5, 1930 in Dyersburg, Tennessee to the late Daniel and Arletta...
William T. "Burt" Huber, 77, passed away unexpectedly on April 19, 2023. Born in Akron, Ohio to William and Murel (Conley) Huber, he was a lifelong area resident. Burt worked for many years as a union roofer for Local #88. He enjoyed stock car racing, listening to Bob Golic on the radio, hanging out with his racing buddies, and spending...
Peggy June Farkas (nee Campbell), age 97, passed from this life on April 19, 2023 in Sebring. She was born on May 1, 1925 in Akron, the daughter of the late Christopher and Ina (nee Hathaway) Campbell.Other than her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Steve Farkas; and her son Dr. Stephen A. Farkas.Survivors...
Charles Joseph Ouellette "Chuck", 77, of Akron, passed away on April 18, 2023. He was born in Wolcott, Connecticut on May 3, 1945. Chuck relocated to the Midwest due to his career. He was a quiet man who loved the outdoors, even just sitting on the porch listening to the sounds around him. For many years, he enjoyed camping trips...
Robert Edward "Red" Lawthers Sr., 92, of Ravenna, passed away on April 18, 2023. He was born on May 3, 1930 to the late George and Katherine {Geist} Lawthers. In addition to his parents, Red was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Gloria and grandparents Peter and Mary Geist. Red worked as a supervisor for Goodyear Aerospace....
JoAnn LaFollette, on Tuesday afternoon, April 18, 2023, age 85, began life in her Heavenly home because of her faith in Christ Jesus. We are comforted knowing, "to be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord". She battled Parkinson's and now rejoices pain free in Heaven. JoAnn was born December 15, 1937 in West Virginia, along...
Blanche Estelle Lough, 69, of Akron, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2023. She was born on December 24, 1953 to the late Harry and Elsie {Swain} Schrader.In addition to her parents, Blanche was preceded in death by her beloved nephews Kenny and Kelly Ketterman, and dear friend Kim Bennett. Blanche is survived by her children Dusty and Michael Lough;...
Edward John Hammerbacher Jr, who was born on April 5, 1943, peacefully passed away, after a long battle with Dementia, on April 18, 2023, at his residence at Greenfield in Copley Ohio at the age of 80. Ed previously lived in Hamden, CT, Washington DC, Meriden, CT, Dallas, TX, and Oak Ridge, TN. He is preceded in death by his...
He was the best man I've ever known: Terry C. Lawson, 67, passed away on April 17, 2023 after a valiant fight with pancreatic cancer. He was born on November 21, 1955 the son of the late James and Maxine Lawson of Oak Hill, W.V. The family moved and he has lived in Akron most of his life. He proudly...
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