Obituaries
Joseph W. Mcintyre
May 22, 2023
Joseph W. McIntyre "Cocomo", 64, of Akron, passed away on May 22, 2023. He was born in Akron on July 28, 1958. Joe's passions in life were spending time with his family and hitting the road on his Harley. He was a longtime member of the motorcycle club Free Brothers of America.Joe had a larger than life personality. He could...
Britton John Rinehart
May 21, 2023
Britton John Rinehart, 93, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2023. Britton was born on December 16, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois. His gregarious and effervescent personality was truly larger than life! Britton, the only child of Norine (Doner) and John Rinehart, grew up in Oak Park and Chicago, Illinois. He attended Campion Jesuit High School, a boarding school for boys...
Holly Fruchey
May 21, 2023
Holly Fruchey, 56, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2023. She was born on December 13, 1966, in Ohio to the late Frank and Patricia Trusky. She was a mother who raised two children: Robert and Jamie Fruchey. Holly was a devoted mother who always put others before herself. She had a warm and generous heart that touched everyone who...
Leroy Cradlebaugh
May 20, 2023
Leroy "Bing" Cradlebaugh, 87, passed away May 20, 2023 at his home in Germantown, Ohio.He was born in Akron, Ohio on March 5, 1936 to the late Guy and Stella Cradlebaugh. He retired from the City of Akron and enjoyed stock car racing, camping, bowling, golfing, bingo, Cleveland sports and spending time with family.In addition to his parents, Bing was...
Larry C. Waltz
May 20, 2023
Larry C. Waltz, 81, passed away suddenly on May 20, 2023. He was born in Salem, Ohio on September 21, 1941.Larry was a kind-hearted loving father and husband, eager to strike up conversation with anyone he met. He will be missed dearly by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Larry was a graduate of South East High School....
William Curtis Merchant
May 20, 2023
William Curtis Merchant was born on May 7, 1937 in Akron, Ohio and entered the presence of Jesus on May 20, 2023 following a short illness. He loved and was incredibly proud of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. June was the love of his life and they shared a Christ-centered marriage for more than 65 years. Bill graduated from...
Edward Thomas
May 18, 2023
Edward "Don" Thomas, 71, of Akron, passed away on May 18, 2023. Don was born in Akron on June 19, 1951 to the late Hosea Thomas Sr. and Velma (nee Hobbs) Thomas.Don was also preceded in death by his brothers, William Thomas, Hosea Thomas, and John Wayne Thomas.He is survived by his sisters, Gladys Thomas, Patricia (James) Hollimion, Annette Walker,...
Linda B. Copeland
May 18, 2023
Linda B. Copeland passed away on May 18, 2023 at the age of 75. She was born in Akron, Ohio to Earl and Mildred on July 8, 1947. In her free time she enjoyed going to thrift stores and playing Pokemon Go. In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in death by her husband, Paul D. Copeland and siblings,...
Winifred A. Adkins
May 16, 2023
Winifred A. Adkins, 87, of Crown City, passed away on May 16, 2023 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, WV. She was born on December 25, 1935 to the late William Francis and Minnie {Bing} Blankenship in Wayne, WV. In addition to her parents, Winifred was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 64 years, Harvey Adkins;...
Patricia Ann Scott
May 16, 2023
Patricia A. "Patty" Scott, 60, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 16, 2023. She lived her life with integrity, honesty, and professionalism. Patty was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on December 18, 1962 to the late Ruth Ann and William Rowlands. Patty graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1981, and Kent State...
Nancy C. Henthorn
May 16, 2023
Nancy C. Henthorn, 83, passed away May 16, 2023 at home with her family by her side. Born in Sisterville, WV to Richard and Helen (LeMaster) Harper, she resided in the Akron area all of her adult life. She retired from Baker McMillan with over 40 years of service. Nancy enjoyed NASCAR, going to the Barberton Speedway, trips to Goodwill,...
Bren Elaine Keith
May 14, 2023
Bren E. Keith passed away on May 14, 2023 at the age of 76. She graduated from Garfield High School in 1964 and went on to attend some college at the University of Akron. Bren retired from The Hoover Company after 25 years of faithful service. She was married on August 19, 1983 to John D. Keith. She loved to...
Thomas Wayne Baker
May 14, 2023
Thomas "Tom" Wayne Baker, 64, passed away unexpectedly on May 14, 2023. He was born on July 20, 1958 to the late Carol Ann (Fitt) and Lester Baker. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 44 years, Lynn; children, Heather (Brad) Galbert, Dan (Brittany) Baker, Hayley Baker; granddaughters, Layla Galbert, Bailey and Abby Baker; sisters, Jean (Vic) Hansen,...
Terrie E. Stahl
May 13, 2023
Terrie E. Stahl passed away suddenly at the age of 67 in her home on May 13, 2023. Born in Ravenna, Ohio and lifetime resident of Kent. Terrie enjoyed the simple things in life like a good cup of coffee and long conversations with friends and family and she loved being grandmother to her four grandchildren. She also spent much...
Lanetta Jean Woods
May 12, 2023
Lanetta Jean Woods, 67, of Barberton, passed away on May 12, 2023. A lifelong resident of the Akron area, she was born on May 22, 1955 to the late Charles and Beatrice {McCall} Jones. Lanetta is survived by her loving daughters, Leah Woods and LaMicka Thomas; grandkids Montanize (Dominique) Woods, Ray Shamburger Jr., Martell Hill; great-grandkids Merziaha Woods, Meela Woods,...
Robert A. Salas Jr.
May 11, 2023
Robert A. Salas Jr., 67, of Akron, passed away on May 11, 2023. He was born on May 1, 1956 the son of the late Robert Salas Sr. and Faye Randall. Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was known as able to fix anything a "Jack of All Trades". Bob enjoyed the outdoors and working on...
Donna Louise Johnson
May 10, 2023
Donna Louise (McGaffney) Johnson, passed away on May 10th, 2023. Donna was born on June 6,1943 to Anne and Lawrence McGaffney in Akron, Ohio and was a life-long resident of the Akron area. She would often share memories of taking the bus as a young girl downtown to O'Neils, grade school walks to Mary Coyle's, and burgers at Swensons.Donna loved...
Anne Rawleigh
May 10, 2023
Anne "Annie" Rawleigh, 68, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away with her children by her side on May 10, 2023. Annie was born in Akron, Ohio on November 16, 1954. She earned her Bachelor's in Education from Ohio University and her Master's in Education from Kent State University. Most of Annie's career as a teacher was spent working with special needs...
Thomas Edward Quinn
May 10, 2023
Thomas "Tom" Edward Quinn, 67, passed away on May 10, 2023. He was born on December 7, 1955 to the late Rita (OConnor) and William Quinn. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 43 years, Louise; his children, William (Gretchen) Quinn, Bridget Quinn and Joseph Schossler; grandchildren, Brodie and Felicity; siblings, Bill (Becky) Quinn and Cathe Allshouse; and...
Mary Ferraro
May 10, 2023
Mary Ferraro, 89, of Akron, was reunited with her son, Clem, on his birthday, May 10, 2023. She was born in Johnstown, PA on March 6, 1934 to the late Sotero and Helen {Machik} Rocha. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her son Clement Ferraro and her brother Joseph Rocha.On June 30, 1956, she married...
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