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James W. Topa Sr.

James W. Topa Sr.

Aug 22, 2022

James W. Topa Sr., 84, passed away at home on August 22, 2022. Jim was born on August 27, 1937 to the late Steven J. and Viva A. Topa. He leaves his dear wife, Suzanne; son, James W. Topa Jr. and his son's mother, Sandra Topa; sisters, Gerri Mollica and Vicky Jacobs. Jim attended Hower Vocational School. After school he...

Sandra S. Duncan

Sandra S. Duncan

Aug 21, 2022

Sandra S. Duncan, 78, went into the arms of Jesus on August 21, 2022. She was born July 18, 1944 the daughter of the late Peter and Anna Zacavish. Sandra's greatest love was her family.She was preceded in death by her husband Harvey H. Duncan; brother John; sisters Margie and Kitty; and special friend Chris Thompson.Sandra is survived by her...

Ora Mae Dailey

Ora Mae Dailey

Aug 20, 2022

Ora Mae Dailey, "Ginger', age 94, passed away, peacefully, into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, August 20, 2022. She was born on January 23, 1928 in Barberton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Theodore and Lora (nee Wilson) Hardman. Ora Mae is survived by her daughter, Babbie Dailey Joyce; her son-in-law, Jim Peterson; her grandchildren, James Peterson, Jessica...

Wilbur W. Hall Jr.

Wilbur W. Hall Jr.

Aug 20, 2022

Wilbur W. "Skip" Hall Jr., 79 of Cuyahoga Falls passed away on Saturday August 20, 2022. He was born in East Liverpool, OH on February 2, 1943 to the late Wilbur Sr. and Alma {Krivoshia} Hall.In addition to his parents, Skip was preceded in death by his wife Susan in 2019 and their son Justin Hall. Skip will always be...

Frank J. Yanni

Frank J. Yanni

Aug 19, 2022

Frank J. Yanni, 71, passed away on August 19, 2022. He was born February 4, 1951 the son of the late Joseph and Josephine Yanni. Frank retired from MacTac in Stow. Frank enjoyed the outdoors especially golfing, fishing, and camping with his family and friends. He was an avid Pittsburg Steelers Fan and always looked forward to playing poker with...

William R. Kays

William R. Kays

Aug 19, 2022

William R. Kays passed away on August 19, 2022 at the age of 83. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Hamric; brother, Don Rowles; sister-in-law, Bernadine Rowles; and his favorite fur baby, Abby.Bill was born in Curwensville, PA but lived most of his life in Ellet. He served in the U.S. Army Navy for 4 years. He...

Patricia Jo Weeks

Patricia Jo Weeks

Aug 18, 2022

Patricia Jo Weeks (Eastin), passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at University Hospital in Ravenna, Ohio surrounded by her loved ones. Patricia was born to Joe Eastin and Alene (Mobley) Eastin on January 17, 1963 in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 2015, Patricia moved to Ravenna, Ohio to be closer to her only son and grandkids. Patricia gave birth to...

Johnny Ray Alestock

Johnny Ray Alestock

Aug 18, 2022

Johnny Ray Alestock, age 74 of Akron passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 18, 2022. He was born in Clarksburg, WV on April 20, 1948 to the late William and Sylvia {Hilkey} Alestock.Johnny will always be loved by his wife Theresa; sister Judy (Lonny); sister-in-law Carolyn. Johnny was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. He served...

Helen M. Craver

Helen M. Craver

Aug 18, 2022

Helen Craver (nee Hart) was born January 26, 1924 in Akron, the daughter of the late Wesley and Beulah (nee Griffin) Hart.She lived in Akron, Green, Cuyahoga Falls and Hartville. She worked for the Ohio State Highway Patrol as a dispatcher and then as a drivers examiner, she retired from the Ohio State Highway Patrol in 1990. After retiring she...

Irene B. Grocott

Irene B. Grocott

Aug 18, 2022

Irene B. Grocott, age 97 of Akron passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022. She was born on December 23, 1924 in Market Harborough, Englandto the late Lewin and Lily Marshall.Irene met her husband William while he was stationed in England. He was a soldier on guard at a military hospital where she was visiting a friend. Once he returned...

David A. Bolyard

David A. Bolyard

Aug 16, 2022

David A. Bolyard, 65, passed away on August 16, 2022. He was born on November 13, 1956 the son of the late Margie Klansek and Lyle Bolyard. He was a dedicated employee with Hard Drive Transmission for several years. He enjoyed playing guitar and listening to music. David looked forward to reminiscing and sharing old times with his friends. He...

Kelly A. Simpson

Kelly A. Simpson

Aug 16, 2022

Kelly A. Simpson-Fuller, beloved wife, daughter, sister, cousin and friend, age 54 of Akron Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2022. Kelly was born on August 13, 1968 to Thomas and Patricia (Krauterbluth) Simpson in Kenmore, New York. Kelly graduated from Springfield Local High School in 1986. Kelly met her husband Kevin Fuller in 2005 and they were married...

Rebecca Marie Herrin-Shepard

Rebecca Marie Herrin-Shepard

Aug 15, 2022

Rebecca Marie Herrin-Shepard, 61, passed away August 15, 2022 with her family and close friends by her side. Born in Akron, Ohio to James Herrin and Jessie Lockett, she was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Buchtel High School in 1979. Then later in life graduated with her master's degree from the University of Akron. Becky was a well...

Daniel Alan Hagenbaugh

Daniel Alan Hagenbaugh

Aug 15, 2022

Daniel A. Hagenbaugh, age 66 of Akron passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 at his home. A lifelong resident of Akron, Dan was born to the late Paul and Shirley {Miller} Hagenbaugh. Dan is survived by his daughter Sandra LaValley; brothers Jack (Mary) Hagenbaugh, David (Cris) Hagenbaugh and Mark Hagenbaugh; sister Linda (Dan) Schuler; grandchildren Dionna Gilbert, Gabriel Gilbert...

Michael Allen Servantes

Michael Allen Servantes

Aug 15, 2022

Michael A. Servantes, 56, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on Monday, August 15th, 2022. Born to Richard and Dorothy Servantes on June 2nd, 1966, in Illinois, Michael loved growing up in Chicago. He lived there until he moved to Ohio to attend Kent State University, where he earned his bachelor's degree in Computer Science. He was described...

Daniel L. Spitznas

Daniel L. Spitznas

Aug 15, 2022

Daniel L. Spitznas, 60, passed away August 15, 2022 after a two year battle with Mac Lung Disease in his home in Green, Ohio, with his family and friends by his side. Daniel was born on May 10, 1962 to Charles and Edna Spitznas. He graduated from Green High School in 1981, where he continued his passion for construction, which...

Erma Jane Knoblock

Erma Jane Knoblock

Aug 15, 2022

Erma Jane Knoblock, 100, passed away August 15, 2022. Erma was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania on September 23, 1921. She proudly served in the U.S. Army as a dental assistant and practical nurse. While stationed in Florida, she met Army Sergeant MP Joseph Knoblock. They married on October 7, 1944 and enjoyed 61 years together before his death in...

Bonnie Jean Duncan

Bonnie Jean Duncan

Aug 15, 2022

Bonnie J. Duncan, 96, beloved mother, grandma, great-grandma and sister died August 15, 2022 at Copley Health Center. She was born in Zanesville, OH on January 22, 1926, and had lived in the Akron area since 1942. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents Wayne and Florence {Snyder} Jenkins, sister Mary Jane McKitrick and brothers Wayne Jr. and Earl...

Joseph Hasenstaub

Joseph Hasenstaub

Aug 14, 2022

Joseph E. Hasenstaub, age 44, of Uniontown, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 14, 2022. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 21, 1978, to Theodore and the late Mary {Coleman} Hasenstaub.Joseph will always be loved deeply and dearly missed by his wife Keisha Mihaly; stepson Jesse Hiner; his best boy, Oakley; daughter Elle Hasenstaub; Father Theodore Hasenstaub; sisters...

Joyce Marie Border

Joyce Marie Border

Aug 14, 2022

Joyce Marie Border (Fulkerson), 91, formerly of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on August 14, 2022 in Sachse, Texas. She was born on October 22, 1930 in Akron, Ohio to the late Murray and Ersa Fulkerson. She was a 1949 graduate of the Old South High School in Akron.Throughout her career she worked at S.S. Kresge, Credit Finance, and The Strand...

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