Obituaries
Rosemary (Barry) Squires
Jan 12, 2023
Rosemary G. (Barry) Squires, 64, of Akron, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 with her brother Danny by her side. She was employed at Sam's Club for the past 28 years. Rosemary was a fun-loving person who enjoyed vacationing at the Outer Banks, NC. She LOVED the beach! She was a friend to everyone and always had a smile on...
Ted Allen
Jan 11, 2023
Ted Allen passed away on January 11, 2023 at the age of 79 from the cruel disease of dementia. Born in West Virginia, he was a resident of Akron most of his life. Ted had been employed with Hillside Memorial Park for more than 20 years. Before dementia, Ted was energetic and enjoyed playing euchre, fishing, racing at Barberton Speedway,...
Florence Evelyn Thur
Jan 11, 2023
Florence Evelyn Thur, 91, passed away on January 11, 2023. She was born on June 3, 1931 to the late John and Anna {Demko} Powell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George Thur, brother, David Powell and niece Jennifer Powell-Campbell. Florence is survived by her loving nieces Kande (Jeff) Greene and Allison (Tom)...
Clement Jay Chapman
Jan 10, 2023
Clement Jay Chapman, 70, of Akron, passed away on January 10, 2023. He was born on October 27, 1952 to the late Clarence and Clementine {Britton} Chapman. After his father passed in 1971, Clem lived with his Aunt Ramona Glasser, where he finished his high school years. He graduated from Norwayne High School in Creston, Ohio. Clem, some time after...
Benjamin Lee Williamson
Jan 10, 2023
Benjamin L. Williamson, 63, passed away on January 10, 2023. He was born on June 13, 1959 the son of the late Jesse and Miriam Williamson Jr. He attended East High School. Benjamin proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp. He was a man of faith and was a member of Zion Apostolic Church. Benjamin enjoyed fishing with...
Gregory J. Falatok
Jan 9, 2023
Gregory J. Falatok, a loving husband and father, passed away on January 9th, 2023, after a brief illness. Greg was born in Akron, Ohio, in 1960 and has been a resident of Suffield Township since 2002. He was a 36-year member of the Gas Workers Union Local 555 as an employee of Dominion East Ohio Gas. After Greg retired in...
Gary E. Weese
Jan 9, 2023
Gary E. Weese, 69, passed away January 9, 2023 after a brief illness. Born in Philippi, WV to John and Martha (Gillis) Weese, he resided in Akron, OH most of his adult life. Gary was a soft spoken man who enjoyed watching westerns, carpentry, socializing with friends and spending time with his family.In addition to his parents Gary was preceded...
Christine Ann Reed
Jan 9, 2023
Christine Ann Reed, "Chrissy", age 58 of Ravenna, Ohio, died on January 9, 2023 after a long illness. She was born on July 13, 1964 in Ravenna, the daughter of the late Shirley Jean (nee McMann) Sarka.Chrissy was a 1982 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School. She enjoyed cooking and backyard parties. She had a very vivacious personality and loved...
Larry P. Gazdik
Jan 7, 2023
Larry P. Gazdik, age 78, passed away on January 7, 2023. He was born in Akron and lived in Stow for the remainder of his life. Larry was an honorably discharged US Army veteran. He was employed by the US Postal Service for 41 years before his retirement. Larry enjoyed taking care of his flower beds in his yard. He...
Douglas C. Norman Sr.
Jan 7, 2023
Douglas C. Norman Sr., "Doug" and "Norm", age 75 of Massillon, Ohio, died on January 7, 2023. He was born on June 28, 1947 in Akron, Ohio, the son of the late Winnie and Delsie (nee Salisbury) Norman.Other than his parents, Doug was preceded in death by siblings, Theodore Norman, James Norman, Edith Kyle and Gregory Norman; and his former...
Joyce E. Mcmenamy
Jan 7, 2023
Joyce E. McMenamy, 83, of Ravenna, went home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2023. She was born in Akron on March 25, 1939 to the late Norman and Betty Perry Bechter. Joyce will always be remembered as a wonderful wife, loving mother, and grandmother/great-grandma "Dani". She was not only devoted to her own family, but also to...
Lesslie L. Carter
Jan 7, 2023
Lesslie L. Carter, "Les", age 60 of Akron, Ohio, died on January 7, 2023 at Akron City Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born on July 5, 1962 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, the son of the late Aliene Carter. He retired from Akron Public Schools as a head custodian after many years of service. He took pride in his...
Joseph F. Rose Jr.
Jan 7, 2023
Joseph F. Rose Jr., 69, of Akron, passed away with his family by his side on January 7, 2023. He was born in Nyack, New York on July 1, 1953 to the late Joseph F. Rose Sr. and Joan M. Rose (nee Bryan).After serving in the U.S. Army, Joseph married Mary Luzader and they settled in Akron to raise their...
Nancy B. Gaspar
Jan 6, 2023
Nancy B. Gaspar, a mother, nanaw, sister, aunt and friend went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2023 at 5:45 pm at the age of 69. Nancy passed away at home with her family by her side after fighting a long illness. Born in Akron, Ohio to Ralph and Velva (Cox) Davis, she was a lifelong resident of...
David Price
Jan 6, 2023
David "Dave" Price, a husband, a father, Papaw, brother, friend and manufacturer's rep in the auto industry went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2023 at 4:31pm at the age of 63. Dave was born in Akron on May 30, 1959. He graduated from Field High School and Maplewood Career Center with knowledge in auto mechanics. He was...
Lois J. Keplinger
Jan 6, 2023
Lois J. Keplinger, age 71 of Akron, Ohio, died on January 6, 2023 at her home. She was born on August 31, 1951 in Akron, the daughter of the late James and Louise (nee Bennett) McKinney. Lois was a very hard worker and loved her family. She was the "neighborhood mom", and was known as Mrs. K to the all...
Melissa Renee Snuffer
Jan 6, 2023
Melissa Renee Snuffer, 36, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on January 6, 2023. She was born on April 19, 1986 to Debra Wallin and the late Daniel R. Snuffer.Melissa will always be loved and dearly missed by loving sons Tyler Snuffer and David Williams; boyfriend, John Blackburn; grandmother Dolores Snuffer; brothers Justin Mervine and Eddie Snuffer; mother Debra Wallin; fur...
Arthur S. Knowles
Jan 6, 2023
Arthur S. "Duffy" Knowles, 77, passed away January 6, 2023 with his family by his side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Arthur and Marcene (Baragry) Knowles, he was a lifelong area resident. He served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War and for many years he worked at General Tire & Rubber Company. Duffy enjoyed NASCAR, his Corvettes,...
Allan Craig Barrett Jr.
Jan 6, 2023
Allan Craig Barrett, 57, of Akron, passed away on January 6, 2023. He was born on September 15, 1965 to Mary (Victor) {Hendren} Vallejo and the late Allan C. Barrett Sr.In addition to his father, Allan was preceded in death by his son Josh Louderback.Allan is survived by his loving partner Darlene J. Ardelian; daughter Starr Baughman; mother Mary (Victor)...
George M. Loudin Ii
Jan 5, 2023
BROTHERSGeorge "Marshall" Loudin II, 68, passed away on January 5, 2023. He was born on March 5, 1954 the son of the late George and Maxine Loudin. Marshall retired after 40 years of dedicated service as a Head Boiler Operator for the Akron Board of Education. He enjoyed working on model cars and helicopters, working on cars and racing cars....
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