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William E. "Bill" Garrett
Jan 27, 2025
William E. "Bill" Garrett, age 101, of Akron went home to be with the Lord on January 27, 2025. He was born in Elm Grove, West Virginia on December 2, 1923, to the late William and Dorothy Garrett. He was a graduate of Hower Trade School (sheet metal trade) class of 1942. He was drafted into the Army after school...
Patricia K. "Patty" Allen
Jan 26, 2025
Patricia Kathryn Allen, 73, of Norton, passed away on January 26, 2025 in Copley. She was born in Akron on February 26, 1951 to the late Richard and Colleen {Rogers} Mack.
Patty is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Robert F. Allen II; daughter, Jennifer (David) Stafford; son Robert F. Allen III; grandchildren Chloe, Madison and Christian Stafford.
Patty was...
Margaret Ann Long
Jan 26, 2025
Margaret Ann Long, 82, of Randolph, went home to be with the Lord on January 26, 2025. She was born on January 31, 1942 in Taos, New Mexico to the late Cloyd and Anne Rogers. As a child, Margie moved with her family to Cadiz, Ohio and later settled in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from North High School, Class of...
Jonalee Yoskey
Jan 25, 2025
Jonalee Yoskey, 67, of Kent, passed away on January 25, 2025. She was born in Akron on September 18, 1957 to Patsy {Swigeart} Martin and the late William Longfellow.
Jonalee is survived by her loving daughter Michelle Potter; grandchildren Nathaniel and Zachery Potter; mother Patsy Martin; 5 siblings and their families.
Jonalee enjoyed gardening, drawing and painting, and had an unshakable faith...
Larry R. Stear
Jan 25, 2025
Larry R. Stear, 80, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 25, 2025. Born in Akron, Ohio to Walter Stear and Jackie Jones, he was a lifelong area resident. Larry owned and operated Journeyman Roofing for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching sports and auto auctions and spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded...
Danny G. Keeling
Jan 25, 2025
Danny G. Keeling, 71, of Coventry Township, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on January 25, 2025. He was born in Akron, Ohio on September 21, 1953 to the late Thomas Marshall Keeling Sr. and Mary Lois Carpenter Keeling.
Danny loved his Savior, Jesus Christ and was a lifelong Baptist church member. He was an avid fisherman and...
Mary A. Weber
Jan 24, 2025
Mary A. Weber, 95, passed away peacefully at home January 24, 2025 with family by her side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Lawrence Kibler and Agnes Arndt, she was a lifelong area resident. Mary belonged to St. Patrick's Catholic Church for many years. Known as "Grandma Snack" to her grandchildren, Mary was an animal lover who enjoyed bowling, going to...
Robert M. Watkins
Jan 23, 2025
Robert Watkins, age 62, passed away on January 23, 2025, after a prolonged illness. He was born in Akron on February 20, 1962, to the late Raymond and Mary Watkins. Robert was a graduate of Ellet High School class of 1980. He went on to graduate from the University of Akron with a bachelor's of Electronics Engineering. For most of...
Douglas M. Carroll
Jan 23, 2025
Douglas M. Carroll, 61, passed away peacefully January 23, 2025 with family by his side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Donald and Sandra (Hartley) Carroll, he grew up in Cuyahoga Falls and later moved to Tallmadge. Doug was a proud member of the U. S. Marine Corps. He worked as an automotive technician for over 45 years. Doug enjoyed hunting,...
Mary E. Hull
Jan 23, 2025
Mary E. Hull, 98, of Akron, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025. She was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Norman and Marie Cook.
Mary worked as a dishwasher for many years. She loved fishing, especially in the Mogadore Reservoir. She enjoyed hiking, and collected many plaques from the Summit County Metro Parks Hiking Sprees. She was an avid...
Gerald D. Jarvis
Jan 23, 2025
Gerald D. Jarvis, 87, passed away at home January 23, 2025. Born in Stumptown, WV, he resided in the Akron, OH area all of his adult life. Jerry was a proud U. S. Army Veteran and he retired from Local 17, where he worked as an Iron Worker. He enjoyed gardening, wine making, cooking, sports and spending time with his...
Julius E. Milchak
Jan 22, 2025
In Loving Memory of Julius Eugene Milchak Jr
September 16, 1949 - January 22,1925
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Julius “Gino” Milchak a beloved father, partner, and talented musician, who left us on January 22, 2025, at the age 75.
Born in Massillon, Ohio, Gino was a man of many passions, and his life was marked by...
Kevin Carl Christy
Jan 22, 2025
Kevin Carl Christy, 68, of Akron, passed away on January 22, 2025. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on November 6, 1956 to the late James H. and June I. {Acree} Christy.
Kevin is survived by his loving fiancee Phyllis Madden; siblings Mike (Cindy) Christy, Jim (Barb) Christy and Laura Fleshman; nephews Jeremy (Karen) and Nathan (Angie) Purses; nieces Cara (Nick...
Charlene Virginia Norris
Jan 22, 2025
Charlene Virginia Norris, age 75, went home to be with the Lord on January 22, 2025 after battling many years of illnesses. She was born in Alabama on September 15, 1949 to the late James and Dorothy Johnston. Charlene retired from Roadway Express after 23 years. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially anywhere near water.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory...
Sandra Mae Brown
Jan 22, 2025
"Together Again"
Sandra Mae Brown, 68, of Doylestown, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on January 22, 2025. The world lost a woman with a heart of gold and a great sense of humor. Even in her last days, she was cracking jokes and making her family laugh.
Sandy was born on August 14, 1956 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania to the late...
James E. Speck
Jan 22, 2025
James E. Speck, 90, of Akron, passed away on January 22, 2025. He was born in Barberton, Ohio on November 18, 1934 to the late Russell and Irene Speck.
James proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps (Korea) before opening a commercial cleaning business.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marie; his infant son,...
Heather Merrow Brake
Jan 22, 2025
Heather Merrow Brake, 70, of Tallmadge, passed away on January 22, 2025, after a fearless battle with cancer. She was born on March 29, 1954, in Akron, to the late Robert and Lucille Merrow. Heather is a 1972 graduate of Firestone High School and a graduate of The University of Akron. She retired from First Merit Bank with 40 years...
Andrew S. Marchok
Jan 22, 2025
Andrew S. Marchok, age 87, a lifelong resident of Akron passed away on January 22, 2025, after a life well lived. He was born on December 20, 1937 to the late Paul and Anna Marchok. He was a graduate of Garfield High School class of 1957. He joined the National Guard with his twin brother and brother-in-law. Andy worked for...
Lois M. Mafield
Jan 21, 2025
Lois Marlene Mafield, 91, of Tallmadge, passed away on January 21, 2025. She was born on June 2, 1933 the daughter of the late Charles and Marjorie Powers of Sharon Center, OH. She was a woman of faith and attended Crossroads Church. She enjoyed sewing and working on puzzle books. Lois was an avid reader. She loved cooking and baking...
Betty Ann Russell (McCarty)
Jan 21, 2025
Betty Ann Russell, 92, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents J.T. and Eula McCarty and her brothers Robert, Richard, and John McCarty.
She is survived by her loving husband of too many years to count, Warren “Russ” Russell; her children John (Chris), Danny (Laura), Rhonda, Nancy (Ty), and Warren (Robyn); numerous grandchildren...
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