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Thomas Daniel Holder
Jan 28, 2023
Thomas Daniel Holder, "Tom", age 78 of Akron, Ohio, died unexpectedly on January 28, 2023.He was born on March 25, 1944 in Canton, Ohio, the son of the late Louis Alexander and Mary Alice (nee Duff) Holder. Tom was an extremely hard worker, working at Hoover Company for over 35 years and retired from Good Will. He, first and foremost,...
Jean Eloise Sayre
Jan 28, 2023
Jean Eloise Sayre was born November 28, 1926 in Beckley WV to Lance Sayre and Mittie Stewart Sayre. She died Saturday, January 28, 2023. She was a resident of Rockynol, an extended care facility, since June 2020. Her parents, 3 siblings, and a nephew preceded her in death.She followed her mother, moving to Akron in 1950, working first as a...
Howard A. Pifer
Jan 27, 2023
Howard A. Pifer passed away on January 27, 2023 at the age of 79. He was born in Akron, Ohio tothe late Ira "Al" and Grace Pifer on July 13, 1943. Howard proudly served his country in the UnitedStates Army and belonged to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Alliance, Ohio. He had manyaccomplishments but his greatest was the love he...
Emmett P. Bugg Jr.
Jan 27, 2023
Emmett P. Bugg Jr. passed away on January 27, 2023 at the age of 64. He was born on February 8, 1958 in Akron, Ohio to Emmett and Vivian Bugg. Emmett was an avid Denver Broncos fan.He was preceded in death by his parents. Left to cherish his memory is his sister, Michele "Shelly" Meyer; niece, Rochelle (David) Yeater; best...
Katherine I. Dillon
Jan 27, 2023
Katherine I. Dillon, age 85 of Springfield Twp., Ohio, passed away on January 27, 2023.She was born on February 12, 1937 in Dehue, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Francis and Jean (nee Griffith) Steele. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Richard D. Steele and sister-in-law, Betty J. Steele-Roop.Katherine was a beautician at Kitty Hatfield's Beauty...
Michael Louis Kelly
Jan 27, 2023
Michael Louis Kelly, 63, of New Franklin, passed away on January 27, 2023. He was born on May 24, 1959 to Fay {Shepherd} Kelly and the late Robert J. Kelly.In addition to his father, Mike was preceded in death by his sister-in-law Carol Hemming.Michael is survived by his loving wife, Susie; son, Jonathon Carmichael; grandson Bailey Carmichael; mother Fay Kelly;...
Andrew G. Stockard Sr.
Jan 26, 2023
ANDREW GEORGE "ANDY" STOCKARD SR.January 1, 1949 - January 26, 2023Andrew received his wings to reunite with his loving parents, Ethel R. (nee Pulce) Stockard and Frank B. Stockard, older brother, Frank J. Stockard, son, Edward Morton Sr., grandchildren, Javante Stockard, Jordan Bruster.Andrew was known for his loving spirit and uplifting smile, he started bowling at a young age and...
Patricia Sue Lesko
Jan 26, 2023
Patricia Sue Lesko, 82, of Akron, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 26, 2023. She was born on March 20, 1940 in Williamson, West Virginia. She graduated from Cleveland Shaw High School, and went on to join the United States Air Force where she worked as a communication specialist.Pat was a very loving and kind...
Rose A. Chester
Jan 26, 2023
Rose A. Chester, 75, passed away peacefully January 26. 2023 from her battle with ALS. Born in Akron, Ohio to Richard and Emma (Coombs) Hoare, she was a lifelong area resident. Rose brought joy and laughter to everyone she met along the way. She devoted her life to being a great mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. Rose attended both Garfield...
Pamela Sue Perine
Jan 25, 2023
Pamela Sue Perine, 61, went home to be with the Lord on January 25, 2023 after an extended illness. Born in Akron, Ohio to Charles and Miriam (Terwillinger) Nease, she was a lifelong area resident. Pam previously worked in housekeeping at the Holiday Inn and she also had other jobs. She enjoyed her relationship with God, going to church, peanut...
Gerald F. Gates
Jan 25, 2023
Gerald F. Gates, 95, passed away on January 25, 2023. He was born on March 6, 1927, the son of the late Fred and Lura Gates. Gerald proudly served his country in both the U.S. Army and U.S. Coast Guard. He was a man of faith and was a member of Tallmadge Church of Christ. Gerald married his best friend...
Debra Anne Tell
Jan 25, 2023
Debra Anne {Akerberg} Tell, 81, left this earth for her Heavenly home on January 25, 2023. She was born on May 25, 1941 to the late George E. and Lois {Himes} Akerberg. In addition to her parents, Debbie was preceded in death by her husband Paul P. Tell Jr., sons Douglas A. Tell and David C. Tell Sr.Debbie had been...
Fred J. Kavulla
Jan 25, 2023
Together AgainAfter graduating in 1957 from Archbishop Hoban High School, Fred enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served for 8 years. In January 1965, while cruising the Hungry I Drive-In, in a convertible with the top down, Fred met the love of his life, Nancy. They married November 5, 1966. In 1977, Fred started a 25 year career as...
Mary Elizabeth Ramsey
Jan 25, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Ramsey, 86, of Tallmadge, passed away on January 25, 2023. She was born on December 21, 1936 to the late Ford White and Ruth (Charles) {Smith} Gallatin.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands James Schmidt and Donald Ramsey; step-daughter Carrie Hartney; grandchildren Benjamin and Pamela Hartney; brother-in-law Duane Warner. Mary is survived...
Martha S. Farrell
Jan 24, 2023
Sue Sabatino-Farrell of Tallmadge, OH passed away January 24, 2023 at the age of 80 after an extended illness. Sue was preceded in death by her parents Kitty and Dog Starcher of St. Albans, WV.; brother Tom Kelly of Streetsboro, OH; husband Frank Sabatino of Youngtown, OH; husband Thomas Farrell of Waterbury, CT.; and step-son Ron Sabatino of Cocoa, FL....
Shirley Jean Zwick
Jan 24, 2023
Shirley J. Zwick, 71, of Mogadore, passed away unexpectedly at her home on January 24, 2023. She was born on September 13, 1951 to and the late Franklin and Goldie {Werstler} Speicher.In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Roger Zwick who she was married to for 50 years.Shirley is survived by her loving son...
Gwendolyn (Goodson) Edwards
Jan 24, 2023
Gwendolyn (Goodson) Edwards, 61, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on January 24, 2023. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 20, 1961 to William and Willie May Goodson. Gwen met the love of her life and married Charles Edwards Jr. in the summer of 1996, blending two families together forever. Gwen will always be remembered...
Janice K. Wood
Jan 24, 2023
Janice K. Wood, 80, passed away on January 24, 2023. She was born in Akron, Ohio on January 25, 1942 to the late William and Ada Marker. She worked in the cafeteria at Akron City Hospital for many years. Janice enjoyed many things such as collecting breyer horses, shopping, watching her favorite TV shows and going to McDonald's. What she...
Phyllis Marie Wassam
Jan 24, 2023
Phyllis M. Wassam, 78, passed away on January 24, 2023. She was born on April 24, 1944 to Fred and Iva Johns. She belonged to Canton Baptist Temple. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald R. Wassam and son, Roger E. Wassam.She will be dearly missed by her children Jeanette (Mark) McFarland, Donald (Sonja) Wassam, Rhonda (Bill) Keyser;...
Donald R. Stuecher Jr.
Jan 24, 2023
Donald R. Stuecher Jr. "Donnie", 54, passed away on January 24, 2023. He was born on May 7, 1968 to Elaine L. (Curtis) and Jerry Goodwill.In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his grandmother Betty Curtis. Donald will be dearly missed by his daughter, Jessica Charles; his grandson, James Hoefler; and father, Jerry Goodwill. He also...
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