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Lesslie L. Carter
Jan 7, 2023
Lesslie L. Carter, "Les", age 60 of Akron, Ohio, died on January 7, 2023 at Akron City Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born on July 5, 1962 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, the son of the late Aliene Carter. He retired from Akron Public Schools as a head custodian after many years of service. He took pride in his...
Joseph F. Rose Jr.
Jan 7, 2023
Joseph F. Rose Jr., 69, of Akron, passed away with his family by his side on January 7, 2023. He was born in Nyack, New York on July 1, 1953 to the late Joseph F. Rose Sr. and Joan M. Rose (nee Bryan).After serving in the U.S. Army, Joseph married Mary Luzader and they settled in Akron to raise their...
Nancy B. Gaspar
Jan 6, 2023
Nancy B. Gaspar, a mother, nanaw, sister, aunt and friend went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2023 at 5:45 pm at the age of 69. Nancy passed away at home with her family by her side after fighting a long illness. Born in Akron, Ohio to Ralph and Velva (Cox) Davis, she was a lifelong resident of...
David Price
Jan 6, 2023
David "Dave" Price, a husband, a father, Papaw, brother, friend and manufacturer's rep in the auto industry went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2023 at 4:31pm at the age of 63. Dave was born in Akron on May 30, 1959. He graduated from Field High School and Maplewood Career Center with knowledge in auto mechanics. He was...
Lois J. Keplinger
Jan 6, 2023
Lois J. Keplinger, age 71 of Akron, Ohio, died on January 6, 2023 at her home. She was born on August 31, 1951 in Akron, the daughter of the late James and Louise (nee Bennett) McKinney. Lois was a very hard worker and loved her family. She was the "neighborhood mom", and was known as Mrs. K to the all...
Melissa Renee Snuffer
Jan 6, 2023
Melissa Renee Snuffer, 36, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on January 6, 2023. She was born on April 19, 1986 to Debra Wallin and the late Daniel R. Snuffer.Melissa will always be loved and dearly missed by loving sons Tyler Snuffer and David Williams; boyfriend, John Blackburn; grandmother Dolores Snuffer; brothers Justin Mervine and Eddie Snuffer; mother Debra Wallin; fur...
Arthur S. Knowles
Jan 6, 2023
Arthur S. "Duffy" Knowles, 77, passed away January 6, 2023 with his family by his side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Arthur and Marcene (Baragry) Knowles, he was a lifelong area resident. He served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War and for many years he worked at General Tire & Rubber Company. Duffy enjoyed NASCAR, his Corvettes,...
Allan Craig Barrett Jr.
Jan 6, 2023
Allan Craig Barrett, 57, of Akron, passed away on January 6, 2023. He was born on September 15, 1965 to Mary (Victor) {Hendren} Vallejo and the late Allan C. Barrett Sr.In addition to his father, Allan was preceded in death by his son Josh Louderback.Allan is survived by his loving partner Darlene J. Ardelian; daughter Starr Baughman; mother Mary (Victor)...
George M. Loudin Ii
Jan 5, 2023
BROTHERSGeorge "Marshall" Loudin II, 68, passed away on January 5, 2023. He was born on March 5, 1954 the son of the late George and Maxine Loudin. Marshall retired after 40 years of dedicated service as a Head Boiler Operator for the Akron Board of Education. He enjoyed working on model cars and helicopters, working on cars and racing cars....
Patricia Ann Rogacs
Jan 5, 2023
Patricia Ann Rogacs "Patty", born March 15, 1952, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2023. She is survived by many family members and friends who loved her dearly.She was preceded in death by her father, Lewis Rogacs; mother, Mary Palmeri Rogacs; brother, Lewis Rogacs Jr.; and all her other relatives who went home to be with the Lord.Patty was a...
Robert Harry Congrove
Jan 5, 2023
Robert Harry Congrove "Apple", 85, of Mogadore, passed away on January 5, 2023 at his home. He was born in East Springfield on February 26, 1937 to the late Marshall and Elsie {Ochsendorf} Congrove. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his spouse Lyndsey {Rush} Congrove, son Robert H. Congrove Jr., best friend and brother Bowie...
Jean Williams
Jan 4, 2023
Jean Williams, 68, peacefully departed this life on January 4, 2023. Born to the late William and Elizabeth Dobbs Sr. on November 19, 1954 in Brooklyn, New York, she was a faithful member of Washington Temple Church of God in Christ. She attended Central Commercial High School.Jean later moved to Akron and became the Executive Assistant of Planned Parenthood. She...
Linda C. Johansson
Jan 4, 2023
Linda C. Johansson, 72, of Akron, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2023. She was born in Richmond, Ohio on December 1, 1950 to the late WC and Charlotte Evans. Linda married Lars Johansson on July 21, 1974 and they settled in the Akron area to start their family. Over the years, they enjoyed camping and boating trips in Pennsylvania....
Richard A. Stewart
Jan 4, 2023
Richard A. Stewart, 64, of Coventry Twp., passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on January 4, 2023. He was born in Akron on June 24, 1958 to the late Richard and Jo Ann Stewart.Rick graduated from Green High School in 1976. He spent many years as a concrete finisher and then retired from Meggitt Aircraft Braking...
Janet Louise Melton
Jan 4, 2023
Janet Louise Melton, 80, of Rootstown, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2023. She was born on April 5, 1942 in Columbia, South Carolina to the late Stanley and Georgie Watts. In her youth, she moved to Akron with her family and eventually met and married Jesse Ray Melton. Together they raised their family of three sons and ran Universal...
Genevieve A. Hanlon
Jan 4, 2023
Genevieve A. Hanlon, 89, passed away on January 4, 2023 at Arbors at Stow. A lifelong resident of the Akron area, she was born on March 24, 1933 to the late Harley and Loretta {Blaser} Harland. In addition to her parents, Genevieve was preceded in death by her husband, Vaughan Hanlon, brothers Kenneth and Francis Harland and sister Joanne {Harland}...
Robert E. Burns
Jan 3, 2023
Robert E. Burns, 91, left peacefully on January 3, 2023 after a recent illness. Born on January 10, 1931 to parents Robert Burns of Akron and Marie Burns, who was a native of Indianapolis. Both have since passed and we know they greeted their son with loving open arms upon his reuniting with them. Robert E. Burns lived in Akron,...
Cathy Lynn Richards
Jan 3, 2023
Cathy Lynn Richards, 75, of Cuyahoga Falls, went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2023. She was born on June 14, 1947 to the late Robert S. (Doris) Richards. In addition to her parents, Cathy was preceded in death by her sister Frances Smith and brother David Casto. Cathy is survived by her loving brothers Joe (Kim)...
William Michael Hersman
Jan 3, 2023
William "Mike" Hersman, 70, of Akron, passed away on January 3, 2023 at his home. He was born in Walton, WV on October 28, 1952 to the late Hollie and Wanda {Harper} Hersman. In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his sister Linda Payne and several brothers.Mike is survived by his daughters Christy Melius, Tracy Black,...
Ruth M. Thomas
Jan 2, 2023
Ruth was a vibrant wonderful wife and mother that was loved and will always be cherished. She was a person that was always trying to help others. She was devoted to her husband, Bobby Thomas, a union of over 61 years. Her story started on March 19, 1941 in Tallasee, Alabama, the forth child of John and Zell (nee Townsend)...
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