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Edward G. Wilkinson
Dec 4, 2022
Edward G. Wilkinson, 85, passed away December 4, 2022 at home with his family by his side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Jesse and Margaret (Fox) Wilkinson, he was a lifelong area resident. He was raised in the Baptist religion. Eddie graduated from Stow High School in 1956 and later served in the U. S. Army from 1958-60. He retired...
John Roger Long
Dec 3, 2022
John Roger Long, 89, of Suffield Township, passed away on December 3, 2022 at peacefully at his home, in his lounge chair. He was born on June 4, 1933 in Middletown, PA to the late Mary C. Long.In addition to his mother, John was preceded in death by his son Jerry Long, sister Barbara Porterfield and daughter-in-law Mary Long.On November...
John Michael Park
Dec 3, 2022
John M. Park, 85 of Akron went home to the arms of Jesus December 3, 2022. He was reunited with the love of his life and wife of 57 years, Helen, whom he had missed dearly these past 6 years.John served in the Navy from 1955-1958 as active duty, and was in the reserves until 1963, when he was honorably...
Colleen M. Lauffer
Dec 2, 2022
Colleen M. Lauffer, 92, passed away on Dec. 2, 2022. There were no services and cremation was private. This is her obituary, and perhaps the last and only chance to tell her simple, tender story.A lifelong resident of the Akron area, outwardly she was a nurse, a volunteer, and a devoted wife and mother of three. Inside though, she was...
Terry Bennett
Dec 2, 2022
Terry L. Bennett, age 77, of Mogadore, Ohio slipped away peacefully from life into eternal life with Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Left to follow him are his wife, Cheryl; son, Steve (Teresa); daughter, Dana; grandchildren, Cody (Brittany), Presley, and Kyle; and soon to arrive great-granddaughter, Spencer Page.Terry was a Browns fan, but Papaw's greatest love was his...
Michael Wayne Britton
Dec 2, 2022
Michael Wayne Britton, 58, of Akron, passed away on December 2, 2022. He was born in Akron on July 30, 1964 and graduated from Central Hower High School in 1982 before earning a degree in automotive repair from the University of Akron. Even in his free time, Mike enjoyed working on cars. He also loved to fish. He was a...
Ruth S. Wilcox
Dec 2, 2022
Ruth Susanna Wilcox, 86, of Akron, passed away on December 2, 2022. She was born on August 17, 1936 to Cornie and Wilbert Goldinger.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Carl W. Wilcox Sr; siblings, Sylvia, Daniel, Junipher, Herk and Alice; grandchildren, Jenafer and Charles. She is survived by her brother, David Goldinger; her...
Juanita Kathryn Cetrone
Dec 2, 2022
Juanita Kathryn Cetrone, age 74 of Akron, Ohio, died on December 2, 2022. She was born on June 27, 1948 in Parsons, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Golden Ray and Goldie Kathryn (nee Carr) Shaffer. Juanita will be dearly missed by her sisters, Betty (Joseph) Rhinehart, Janet (Ronald) Rhinehart and Patricia Shaffer; step-children, Vickie (William) Desatnik, Dennis (Heather)...
Jason Forrest Pitcock
Dec 1, 2022
Jason F. Pitcock, 54, of Brimfield, passed away on December 1, 2022. He was born on June 10, 1968 to the late Gerald and Carol {King} Pitcock. Jason is survived by his loving brother, Jerry (Denise) Pitcock; niece Julia (Nathan) Hardie. Per Jason's wishes, cremation will take place, and there will be no formal services. To leave a message for...
Gregory Scott Wade
Dec 1, 2022
Gregory Scott Wade, "Greg", age 56 of Mogadore, Ohio, died on December 1, 2022. He was born on September 22, 1966 in Akron, the son of Jackie "Jack" and Theresa (nee Carr) Wade, with whom he lived. In addition to his parents, Greg is survived by two sisters, Lisa (Ray) Jones of Ft. Myers, FL and Meredith (Tammy) Wade of...
Timothy Lloyd Corrick
Nov 30, 2022
Timothy L. Corrick, 74 of Green passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. He was born in Akron on April 2, 1948, the son of Shirley {Shreve} Troyer and the late Charles Corrick Jr.In addition to his father, Tim was preceded in death by his step-mother, 1 brother and 2 sisters.Tim will always be loved and dearly missed by his...
Cynthia Lou Ritchie
Nov 29, 2022
Cynthia Lou Ritchie, 64, of Akron, passed away on November 29, 2022. She was born on April 13, 1958 to the late Carl and Barbara {Mcalfresh} Evilsizer.In addition to her parents, Cynthia was preceded in death by her sister Deborah Kelso and brother Charles Evilsizer. Cynthia is survived by her loving husband, John Ritchie; daughter Tanya (Dan) Townsend; son Gary...
Christopher Wade Beans
Nov 29, 2022
Christopher Wade Beans, 60, went Home to be with the Lord on November 29, 2022 with loved ones by his side after battling cancer. Born in Akron, Ohio to Wade and Daphine (Shope) Beans, he resided in Atwater, Ohio his entire life. He worked as a welder by trade and he loved being out in his garage. Chris also enjoyed...
Gary Robert Hume
Nov 29, 2022
Gary Robert Hume, age 31 of Streetsboro, Ohio, died on November 29, 2022. He was born on July 9, 1991 in Akron, the son of Brett and Mary (nee Schaber) Hume of Akron, Ohio. He will be dearly and sorely missed by his parents; his fiance, Lauren Pollock; his siblings, Cory (Stephanie ) Hume, Amanda (Joe) Stevens, Brigette Hume and...
Anna M. Laurenti
Nov 28, 2022
Anna M. Laurenti, 67, of Akron, passed away on November 28, 2022. She was born on May 25, 1955 the daughter of the late Paul and Takako Laurenti. She was a loving daughter, sister and mother. She retired after 26 years of dedicated service with Time Warner Cable. Anna was well known for her delicious home cooked meals and everyone...
Martha J Sebald
Nov 27, 2022
Martha "Marti" J. Sebald, 68, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 27, 2022. She was born on January 11, 1954 the daughter of the late Robert and Joann Fawcett. Marti is a born again Christian and loved Jesus and attended Canton Baptist Temple for many years, where she served the Lord Jesus for...
Richard V. Erickson, Iii
Nov 27, 2022
Richard (Richie) V. Erickson III, 43, departed this world and gained his wings on November 27, 2022, after a short illness.Richard was born to Judith Magrell (Anderson) and Richard Erickson Jr. in Barberton, Ohio on May 25, 1979. Richard attended schooling at Akron Public Schools, attending Garfield High School as an adolescent. Soon after high school Richard married and became...
James S. Juhasz
Nov 27, 2022
James Steve Juhasz, "Jim", age 74, of Akron, Ohio, passed away, peacefully, with his family by his side on Sunday, November 27, 2022. James was born in Akron, on July 8, 1948, the son of the late Steve and Vera Louise (nee Cook) Juhasz Jr.James was an honorably discharged US Navy veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He served as...
Waldo Mccray
Nov 27, 2022
Waldo McCray, 90, passed away on November 27, 2022. He was born on February 20, 1932 the son of the late N.S. and Esther McCray.He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. Waldo retired from the Chrysler Company after many years of dedicated service. He was a member of the Order of Akron Mason. Waldo...
Richard Thurston Metcalf Jr.
Nov 26, 2022
Richard Thurston Metcalf Jr., "Dick", age 88 of Kent, Ohio, died on November 26, 2022 at UH Portage Hospital in Ravenna. He was born on August 10, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Richard Thurston and Gladys Winifred (nee Klubbler) Metcalf Sr. Dick was a salesman, selling paper products. He enjoyed traveling, investigating life. Dick always was...
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