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Stacie L. Cooley
Sep 21, 2024
We say goodbye to Stacie, our loved one left us too soon. She lived, laughed and loved and always put others before herself. Stacie worked at Giant Eagle since she was 16. She also loved working in her yard and spending time with her family and friends.
Stacie has now been reunited with her mom, Donna Cooley; grandparents, Minnie Stonestreet, Hilda...
Norma Marie Hendershot
Sep 21, 2024
Norma “Marie” Hendershot, age 78, of Akron passed away peacefully on September 21, 2024. She was born in Barberton on January 11, 1946, to the late Edgar and Ethel Frock. Marie filled her years with warmth, humor, and a deep love for her family. She enjoyed visiting Amish Country, eating chocolate, drinking Pepsi, reading, and spoiling her pets.
She leaves behind...
Larry Freeman Ankrom
Sep 21, 2024
Larry F. Ankrom passed away after a long illness. A man who adored his family and his family adored him.
Larry was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and golfer. He lived to golf and golfed to live. Most knew Larry because of golf or knew him because of his loving wife of 58 years.
His memory will live on in his...
Jerry C. Worrell
Sep 21, 2024
Jerry C. Worrell, 83, passed away peacefully September 21, 2024 after a brief illness. Born in Waynesboro, Virginia to Connie and Ruth (Evans) Worrell, he resided in Akron, Ohio all of his adult life. Jerry enjoyed golfing, hunting and spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his son, Mark Worrell. He will...
June Elizabeth Bleakley
Sep 20, 2024
June Elizabeth Bleakley, age 66, of Uniontown, went home to be with our Lord on Friday September 20, 2024 after a valiant fight over a long illness. She was born on June 25, 1958 to John and Clara (Scheitz) Dotson at Campbell County, Kentucky and graduated from Batavia High School. June was a longtime employee of Synchrony Bank. June was...
Cindy L. Stevens
Sep 20, 2024
Cindy L. Stevens, 67, of Newton Falls, passed away on September 20, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 10, 1956 the daughter of the late Lawrence and Shirley Moyer of Bristolville, Ohio. Cindy was well known and loved among the school children at Kaufman, Texas and made lifelong friends before moving back to Ohio. Cindy...
Donald E. Smith
Sep 20, 2024
Donald E. Smith passed away on September 20, 2024 in hospice care. He was born in Akron, Ohio in 1944 and lived there most of his life.
A veteran of the US Army, Don spent his career in education.
He was a building principal at Simon Perkins Middle School from 1975 until the early 1990s. Don worked in several other districts until...
Janice M. Mishler
Sep 19, 2024
Janice M. Mishler, 74, of Akron, passed away on September 19, 2024. She was born on February 20, 1950 the daughter of the late Paul and Annamae Bell. Janice graduated from Ellet High School with the class of 1968. She was a woman of great faith and attended Cornerstone Church. Janice proudly served her country in the U.S. Army. Janice...
Jack Edwin Bowers
Sep 19, 2024
Jack Edwin Bowers, age 89, of Randolph, passed away on September 19, 2024. He was born in Akron, Ohio on October 9, 1934 to the late Grant Cedar and Mary Florence (Neptune) Bowers. He met and married Nancy Emery in 1955. They built their own home in 1965 in Randolph and raised their three children. He retired with 40 years...
Charles "Chic" L. Bowen
Sep 19, 2024
We celebrate the life of Chic Bowen, 73, who passed away on September 19, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Chic was born in Akron, Ohio to Charles and Grace Bowen and graduated from East High School. He started his local trucking career with Betsy Ross and retired from A. Duie Pyle earlier this year, making lifelong friendships along...
Jack John Buza
Sep 19, 2024
Jack J. Buza, age 81 of Doylestown (born in Akron)
May 24, 1943 - September 19, 2024
Jack was preceded in death by his beloved wife Diana {Leckemby} Buza, father Michael Buza, mother Julia {Blemenshutz} Buza, sister-in-law Louise "Louie" Baggesen and brother-in-law James "Jim" Croskey.
Jack is survived by his daughter Bobbi Jo (Rick) Facenbaker; sons Joe (Shari) Buza and Randy (Debbie) Buza;...
Bonnie L. Slinkosky
Sep 18, 2024
Bonnie Lee Slinkosky, 93, of Akron, Ohio passed away on September 18, 2024 after a short illness. Bonnie was born in Wilbur, West Virginia on May 15, 1931 the daughter of Dale and Eska Weekley. Bonnie had her own Beauty Shop called, Touch of Beauty, and had many special customers over the years until she retired at the age of...
Robert Y. Tan
Sep 17, 2024
“What a friend we have in Jesus” was one of the favorite hymns of Robert Tan, who on September 17 went to be with the Savior he loved. Robert Y. Tan was born in China on March 19, 1927. He is survived by his wife Betty of 60 years, his daughter Pearlyn (Dan) Stultz, sons Keith Tan, Eugene (Jeanne) Tan,...
Tracy L. McIntosh
Sep 17, 2024
Tracy L. McIntosh, age 49, of Akron, passed on Tuesday September 17, 2024. She was born October 30, 1974 in Greenwood, Mississippi. She moved to Akron at the young age of 14 where she met her husband Douglas Porterfield and shared three children with him. She obtained her high school diploma from Garfield High School and later obtained an associate...
John Edward Johnson
Sep 16, 2024
John Edward Johnson, lovingly known as "J.J.", age 72, passed away unexpectedly on September 16, 2024. He was born on March 20, 1952 in Akron, Ohio.
He worked at Norandex for 14 years and ultimately retired from the City of Akron Water Company after 20 plus years of service. He enjoyed music (preferably The Beatles), fishing, camping, Mountain Dew, NCIS and...
Walter Alvin "Tom" Lance
Sep 16, 2024
Walter Alvin "Tom" Lance, 86, of Tallmadge, passed away at his home on September 16, 2024. He was born in Baughman Township, Ohio on April 27, 1938 to the late David D. and Geraldine {Clapper} Lance.
In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his sister Shirley Carr.
Tom is survived by his loving sons, Dave (Carletta) Lance and...
Chester F. Lesniak
Sep 15, 2024
Chester (Chico) Frank Lesniak, 97, passed away on September 15, 2024 at The Village of St. Edwards in Fairlawn, Ohio. Born in McKeesport, PA to the late John & Helen Lesniak, he was the fourth of seven children. In 1942 he moved to Akron, OH and served in the United States Army during WWII. In the years that followed he...
Michael D. Jones
Sep 15, 2024
Michael Dean Jones, affectionately known as “Big Mike” or his childhood name, “Pee Michael”, was called home to be with the Lord on September 15, 2024 at the age of 57. He was born on August 24, 1967 in Akron, Ohio to the late Betty J. Johnson and Eddie Shinholster, Sr. He was raised by his step-father, the late Johnnie...
Eileen Louise Jackson
Sep 15, 2024
Eileen Jackson, born July 27, 1929 in Akron, Ohio to the late George and Florence {Evans} Smith. She was preceded in death by husband Herb in 1986, infant daughter, 4 brothers and 3 sisters.
She worked in the office of Kohn Beverage for 23 years and Summit County Treasurer's Office for 21 years.
She is survived by son Michael and special daughter-in-law...
Marie Denise Morris
Sep 13, 2024
Marie Denise Morris, 62, passed away on September 13, 2024. She was born on June 16, 1962 in Newport News, Virginia to Robert and Barbara Morris.
Marie began her career at Diebold as a customer service representative before being promoted to materials analysis. She was a dedicated employee who enjoyed her work and the camaraderie of work friends. After a successful...
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