Obituaries
Shirley Anne Larson
Apr 17, 2023
Shirley Larson passed away on April 17, 2023 at the age of 86. She was born on July 13, 1936 in Barberton, Ohio to Steve and Mary Bartok. She attended Copley schools where she met her high school sweetheart and was married on September 19, 1953. Shirley was an avid Cleveland Sports fan and enjoyed being outdoors with family and...
Johnnie L. Wiley
Apr 17, 2023
Johnnie L. "Jay" Wiley, Jr., 65, passed away unexpectedly on April 17, 2023. Born in Gainesboro, TN to Johnnie, Sr, and Janie (Sloan) Wiley, he resided in the Akron area most of his life. Jay enjoyed reading, cooking, superhero comic books, listening to music, old cars, watching Cleveland sports teams, watching black & white movies and spending time with his...
Joyce Ann Hickman
Apr 16, 2023
Joyce Ann Hickman (nee Cavanaugh), age 76, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2023. She was born to the late Marguerite (McMullen) and Ronald Cavanaugh. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Janice Buterbaugh; brother-in-law, Ronald Buterbaugh; brother, Kenneth Cavanaugh; sister-in-law, Lisa Cavanaugh. She will be dearly missed by her sons, Jeffrey Hickman and...
Phyllis Jayne Stutler
Apr 15, 2023
Phyllis Jayne Stutler, (nee Paulin), age 79, died Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Altercare in Kent, Ohio. She is survived by her husband, of nearly 57 years, Robert Earl Stutler; her daughter, Ericka; her son, Scott; her granddaughter, Bethany; and other family and friends.Phyllis graduated from Central High School in Akron, attended the University of Akron, and spent her professional...
Mark A. Ziegler
Apr 15, 2023
Mark A. Ziegler, 57, passed away on April 15th, 2023. He was born on September 22nd, 1965, the son of Floyd and Patricia Ziegler. He graduated from Wadsworth High School with the class of 1983. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Liberty University in 2011. Mark made his hobby a lifelong career in building barns and was...
Lewis D. Shafer
Apr 14, 2023
Lewis D. Shafer, 32, passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2023. Born in Akron, Ohio to Lewis and Beverly Shafer, he resided in the Akron area most of his life. Lewis enjoyed watching Alabama play football, camping, sitting around a bonfire and spending time with his children and family.Lewis was preceded in death by his grandparents, Phyllis and Darrell Shafer,...
Liem Anthony Prigmore
Apr 14, 2023
On April 14, 2023, we lost our little miracle, who will always be a precious gift and memory.Liem was born at 24 weeks gestation on May 25, 2022, weighing just 1 lbs 11 oz. He was a little warrior, overcoming obstacles in the NICU for the first 4 months of his life. The day he came home to his parents,...
Richard L Humm
Apr 13, 2023
Richard Lee Humm, 74, of Lakemore, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2023. He was born on September 26, 1948 the son of the late Harold and Norma Humm. A proud, lifelong resident of Lakemore, Rick was a member of Lakemore Jaycees, and Lion's Club. A graduate of Springfield High School and a Kent State Alum; he regularly encouraged his...
Marilyn R. Testa
Apr 12, 2023
Marilyn R. Testa, 57, suddenly passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023.Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, Marilyn graduated from Garfield High school in 1984. Marilyn was a life-long resident of the Firestone Park area and a proud survivor of Breast Cancer. Marilyn is preceded in death by her parents, Diane and Ronald Testa Sr.; and several family members. She is...
Lc White
Apr 11, 2023
L.C. White 65 of Akron OH after courageous continuous fight departed this earthly life on Tuesday April 11th at Akron City Hospital with his daughter beside his bedside known as dad Papa Cero,Mr. fix it,bro and uncle LC and Slim no matter what anyone called him he answered. LC was born on October 21 1957 in Bedford Ohio to Emma...
Delores L. Porter
Apr 11, 2023
Delores L. "Dee or Sissy" Porter, age 74 of Hartville, Ohio, died on April 11, 2023. She was born on June 30, 1948 in Elizabeth, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Harvey and Mardella (nee Tanner) Ledsome. Dee was in restaurant management at the Fairmont Field Club in Fairmont, WV; manager at Congress Lake Country Club; and she also...
Geraldine Frances Brooks
Apr 11, 2023
Geraldine "Fran" Brooks, 83, of Akron, passed away on April 11, 2023. She was born on October 7, 1939 to the late Frank and Geraldine {Montgomery} Baum. In addition to her parents, Fran was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Brooks, their son Lennie Brooks, and their great-nephew Ari Cardenas. Fran is survived by her loving daughter, Christine (John)...
Beulah May Selman
Apr 11, 2023
Pastor Beulah May Selman, age 89 of Akron, Ohio, passed over on April 11, 2023. She was born on April 22, 1933 in Birch River, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Gertrude (nee Barnett) Cottrill. Pastor Beulah operated Calvary Gospel Temple in Springfield for over 35 years. She loved to preach, save souls and read the Bible....
Barbara Louise Yukie
Apr 10, 2023
Barbara Louise Yukie, 83, of Akron, passed away on April 10, 2023. She was born on April 5, 1940 to the late Eugene and Dorothy {Sible} Kelly. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Mike Yukie. Barbara is survived by her loving daughters Angie (Keith) Nice and Yvonne Shallahamer; granddaughters, Kayla...
Ronal Ray James
Apr 9, 2023
Together AgainRonal Ray James, 76, passed away April 9, 2023 with his family by his side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Charles and Betty (Robinson) Ronal, he was a lifelong area resident. Ron retired as a mechanic with A & A Trailer after 15 years of service. He enjoyed painting, restoring cars, being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and spending time with...
Ian David Zagar
Apr 9, 2023
Ian Zagar, age 41, died suddenly on Sunday, April 9th at his home. He was born September 10th, 1981, in Akron, Ohio. Ian attended Ellet High School and The University of Akron. He was an avid Browns fan and loved all Cleveland sports. He enjoyed taking his family camping and being outside as much as he could. Ian was most...
Janet Adelle Michl
Apr 8, 2023
Janet Adelle Michl (nee Yukman) passed away peacefully on April 8, 2023 knowing that she was loved. She was born on September 17, 1932 in Cleveland to Frank and Adelle Yukman (nee Kosmos). The family moved to Cuyahoga Falls where she and her brother, Frank, embraced the wry sense of humor and realistic outlook on life passed down from her...
John Joseph Madigan
Apr 8, 2023
John Joseph Madigan, age 62 of Silver Lake, Ohio, died on April 8, 2023 at his home. He was born in Akron on October 8, 1960, the son of the late Joseph V. and Elizabeth (nee Annakin) Madigan. John is survived by his loving wife, the former Dodie DeHass, whom he married on August 3, 1991; his children, Joseph "Joe"...
Adeline Jane Mabie
Apr 7, 2023
Adeline Jane Mabie, 93, of Stow, passed away on April 7, 2023. She was born on May 14, 1929 to the late Carl and Margarite {Yost} Waser. In addition to her parents, Adeline was preceded in death by her husband Neil Mabie, their daughters-in-law Annie and Terry Mabie, sisters Dolores Yovanavich and Evelyn Kline, and brothers Edward, Kenny and Harold...
George Burton Myers, Iii
Apr 5, 2023
George Burton Myers, III, passed away April 5, 2023, after a long illness. Born in Akron, Ohio to George Jr. and Ava (Bennett) Myers, he was a lifelong resident. George was a graduate of Kent State and a proud U.S. Navy Vet. His BBA Degree led him to his career as an agent for American General Life. He loved baseball...
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