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Ralph W. Backus Jr.
Jan 23, 2023
Ralph W. Backus Jr., 85, passed away January 23, 2023. He was born on May 25, 1937 in Akron, Ohio to the late Ralph Sr. and Hazel Backus. Ralph enjoyed the outdoors especially hunting and fishing. Ralph was a talented wood crafter. In his younger years Ralph enjoyed bowling and would often receive a perfect 300 score. He proudly served...
Deborah A. Fenton
Jan 22, 2023
Deborah A. Fenton, 64, passed away January 22, 2023 with her family by her side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Cecil Shrock, Sr. and Barbara Triplett, she was a lifelong Akron area resident. Debbie was a huge Elvis fan who enjoyed making people laugh, gardening, cooking, watching her favorite TV shows and spending time with her family.In addition to her...
Robert Eugene Yount
Jan 20, 2023
Robert Eugene "Bob" Yount, 66, of Green, formerly of Suffield Township, passed away suddenly at home on January 20, 2023. He was born on July 4, 1956 to the late Harvey and Irene {Stephens} Yount. On July 26, 1980, he married Emily {Toman} Yount. She survives, along with their children Roger (Jeannie) Yount, Gina (Tim) Mlnarik and Jeffrey (Stevie) Yount;...
Sue {Bonner} Jones
Jan 19, 2023
Sue {Bonner} JonesDecember 28, 1960-January 19, 2023The strongest woman most of us will ever know lost her battle with Cancer on January 19th, 2023. As a child and through her entire life she was determined and strong. She loved with everything she had and never stopped loving those who had her heart.She battled illness from her early twenties beating the...
Mark Steven Tosenberger
Jan 19, 2023
Mark S. Tosenberger, "Toss," 57, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 19, 2023. He was born on December 9, 1965 to Mary {Mandich} Tosenberger and the late Rudy Tosenberger. In addition to his father, Mark was preceded in death by his grandparents Michael and Catherine Tosenberger and Stephen and Theresa Mandich. Mark is survived by his...
Timothy Ray Burge Jr
Jan 19, 2023
Timothy Ray "Timmy" Burge Jr., age 35, of Akron, Ohio, died on January 19, 2023 at his home. He was born on December 15, 1987 in Akron, the son of Timothy Ray (Mary) Burge Sr and Voncille (nee Shaw) Rumbaugh all of Akron. Timmy was a self-employed construction worker. He enjoyed fishing, bon-fires, and eating. His greatest joy was spending...
June Pouncey
Jan 19, 2023
June Pouncey, age 97 of Barberton, Ohio, died on January 19, 2023 at her home. She was born on January 25, 1925 in Barberton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Charles Leroy and Linnie (nee Tate) Rineheart. June was a loving homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, baking, taking care of her husband and children. She loved to play bingo with her...
Norma Jeanne Harkless
Jan 18, 2023
Norma J. Harkless, 80, passed away on January 18, 2023. She was born in Akron, Ohio on January 19, 1942 to the late Alvie and Violet Moore. Norma loved to be outdoors hiking and watching birds. In her free time she enjoyed photography as well as genealogy. Norma retired from Goodyear after many years of dedicated service. In addition to...
Debra A. Steele
Jan 18, 2023
Debra A. Steele, 54, passed away on January 18, 2023. She was born on March 9, 1968 the daughter of Ross and Patricia Deerman. Debra graduated from Doylestown High School with the class of 1986. She was a woman of faith and was a member of Victory Chapel. She was a fan of Carrie Underwood and enjoyed listening to her...
Chasity N. Caetta
Jan 17, 2023
Chasity N. Caetta, 41, passed away on January 17, 2023. She was born on February 22, 1981 the daughter of Robert Tinsley and Norma Tinsley. Chasity loved the beach, camping, and drive-in movies sharing the memories with her family and friends. Chasity had a special bond with her Grandmother Jeanie being by her side for over 15 years. She loved...
Arthur J. Collins
Jan 17, 2023
Arthur J. Collins, 86, passed away January 17, 2023 at Mulberry Gardens. Born in Akron, Ohio to Daniel and Mary (Watkins) Collins, he was a lifelong area resident. Art was a proud U.S. Army Veteran and he retired after many years of being a certified welder. He enjoyed playing euchre, visits to Las Vegas, watching Hee Haw and listening to...
Edward Ernest Rice
Jan 17, 2023
Edward Ernest Rice, "Ed", age 65 of Akron, Ohio, died on January 17, 2023 in Barberton. He was born on October 9, 1957 in Akron, the son of the late James and Patsy (nee Ferrell) Rice. Ed was a glazer for many years and a loving father. He loved motorcycles, working on cars and enjoying the weekends. Survivors include his...
Shirley Ann Fannin
Jan 17, 2023
Shirley Ann Fannin, 78, passed away on January 17, 2023. She was born on October 1, 1944 to James and Rosetta Williams in Fairview, Kentucky.She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Steve Fannin; brother, Bill Williams; and her beloved dog, Abbey Ann.She will be dearly missed by her husband, James Fannin; children, Rowena Sue Bauman, Teresa Wilson, Gary...
Sharon Hall Fogarty
Jan 16, 2023
Our beloved Sharon passed peacefully away with her husband at her side on January 16, 2023 after a short battle with cancer. She was born in Akron to Robert and Joyce (Fike) Hall on September 22, 1958.A proud 1977 graduate of Akron East High School, Sharon continued her education at Wittenberg University and then obtained both her Masters and PhD...
Michael E. Caton
Jan 16, 2023
Michael Caton passed into the Lord's arms on January 16, 2023 after a valiant fight against bone marrow cancer.Mike was retired from Smithers Oasis after 20 years of service. Mike was a skilled fisherman, known as Mike "The Bass Man" at Mogadore Lake. He was also an avid Browns fan. Preceded in death by his father Gene, sister Sharon Gansen...
Mary W. Riddle
Jan 15, 2023
Mary W. Riddle, 82, passed away January 15, 2023 with her family by her side. Born February 7, 1940 in Geneva, AL to William and Mildred (Reece) Stewart, she resided in northeast Ohio all of her adult life. She was always smiling and enjoyed life in general, specifically the outdoors, always helping others, teddy bears, computer games, crossword puzzles and...
Deloris M. Rollyson
Jan 15, 2023
Deloris M. Rollyson, 70, passed away January 15, 2023 with her family by her side. Born in Morgantown, WV to Kenneth and Wanda (Sollars) Tennant, she resided in northeast Ohio most of her life. She worked for 23 years at Atlantic Hospitality, where she was an administrative assistant. Dee was a feisty lady who enjoyed traveling, shopping, going to church,...
Daniel Joseph Chisholm
Jan 15, 2023
Daniel J Chisholm, "Danny", 83 of Akron passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on January 15, 2023. Born in Akron on April 26, 1939 to Mary Patience and Daniel James Chisholm, he entered this world with a smile on his facethat never left. He graduated from St. Vincent High School in 1957. Danny met his wife Pamela, raised...
Thomas Darryl Sommerville
Jan 14, 2023
Thomas D. Sommerville, "Tommy," age 46 of Akron passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023. A lifelong resident of Akron, he was born on June 23, 1976 to Pamela Sommerville and the late Roy A. Taylor.In addition to his father, Tommy was preceded in death by his grandparents Malvin and Willie Sommerville, Homer Taylor Sr. and Eva Taylor; aunts Maddie...
Pat Dewey Carter
Jan 14, 2023
Pat D. Carter, 82, left this physical world on January 14, 2023; but his spirit, and the message he left to those that knew him, and many he never met, will continue to be carried, and remain forever.Born July 18, 1940, to the late Hugh and Marjorie "Kitty" Carter, he grew up in the Ellet area (Akron) and proudly lived...
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