Obituaries
Jean Williams
Jan 4, 2023
Jean Williams, 68, peacefully departed this life on January 4, 2023. Born to the late William and Elizabeth Dobbs Sr. on November 19, 1954 in Brooklyn, New York, she was a faithful member of Washington Temple Church of God in Christ. She attended Central Commercial High School.Jean later moved to Akron and became the Executive Assistant of Planned Parenthood. She...
Linda C. Johansson
Jan 4, 2023
Linda C. Johansson, 72, of Akron, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2023. She was born in Richmond, Ohio on December 1, 1950 to the late WC and Charlotte Evans. Linda married Lars Johansson on July 21, 1974 and they settled in the Akron area to start their family. Over the years, they enjoyed camping and boating trips in Pennsylvania....
Richard A. Stewart
Jan 4, 2023
Richard A. Stewart, 64, of Coventry Twp., passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on January 4, 2023. He was born in Akron on June 24, 1958 to the late Richard and Jo Ann Stewart.Rick graduated from Green High School in 1976. He spent many years as a concrete finisher and then retired from Meggitt Aircraft Braking...
Janet Louise Melton
Jan 4, 2023
Janet Louise Melton, 80, of Rootstown, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2023. She was born on April 5, 1942 in Columbia, South Carolina to the late Stanley and Georgie Watts. In her youth, she moved to Akron with her family and eventually met and married Jesse Ray Melton. Together they raised their family of three sons and ran Universal...
Genevieve A. Hanlon
Jan 4, 2023
Genevieve A. Hanlon, 89, passed away on January 4, 2023 at Arbors at Stow. A lifelong resident of the Akron area, she was born on March 24, 1933 to the late Harley and Loretta {Blaser} Harland. In addition to her parents, Genevieve was preceded in death by her husband, Vaughan Hanlon, brothers Kenneth and Francis Harland and sister Joanne {Harland}...
Robert E. Burns
Jan 3, 2023
Robert E. Burns, 91, left peacefully on January 3, 2023 after a recent illness. Born on January 10, 1931 to parents Robert Burns of Akron and Marie Burns, who was a native of Indianapolis. Both have since passed and we know they greeted their son with loving open arms upon his reuniting with them. Robert E. Burns lived in Akron,...
Cathy Lynn Richards
Jan 3, 2023
Cathy Lynn Richards, 75, of Cuyahoga Falls, went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2023. She was born on June 14, 1947 to the late Robert S. (Doris) Richards. In addition to her parents, Cathy was preceded in death by her sister Frances Smith and brother David Casto. Cathy is survived by her loving brothers Joe (Kim)...
William Michael Hersman
Jan 3, 2023
William "Mike" Hersman, 70, of Akron, passed away on January 3, 2023 at his home. He was born in Walton, WV on October 28, 1952 to the late Hollie and Wanda {Harper} Hersman. In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his sister Linda Payne and several brothers.Mike is survived by his daughters Christy Melius, Tracy Black,...
Ruth M. Thomas
Jan 2, 2023
Ruth was a vibrant wonderful wife and mother that was loved and will always be cherished. She was a person that was always trying to help others. She was devoted to her husband, Bobby Thomas, a union of over 61 years. Her story started on March 19, 1941 in Tallasee, Alabama, the forth child of John and Zell (nee Townsend)...
Charles M. Murphy
Jan 1, 2023
Charles Murphy Jr., 65, passed away on January 1, 2023 surrounded by his family and holding his daughter's hand. He was born on January 10, 1957 the youngest of six children the son of the late Charles and Anna Murphy Sr. He graduated from Ellet High School with the class of 1975.Charles continued the family tradition of the Soap Box...
Diana J. Walker
Jan 1, 2023
Diana J. Walker, 81, passed away on January 1, 2023. She was born on June 7, 1941, the daughter of the late Charles and Ida Faulkenberg. She will always be remembered for her inner strength, love in her heart, love for her family and doting love for her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Katherine Robinson...
Susan Marie Ruip
Dec 31, 2022
Susan Marie Ruip, 58, of Akron, passed away on December 31, 2022. She was born on October 23, 1964 to the late Walter and Ramona {Marsh} Paul.In addition to her parents, Susan was preceded in death by her brother Dennis Paul. Susan is survived by her loving daughter Ashley Ruip; sisters Debbie Malorni and Linda (Brian) Bergstrom; brothers Thomas (Monica),...
Conrad Michael Currey
Dec 31, 2022
Conrad Michael"Mike" Currey, 59, passed away peacefully at home December 31, 2022 after a year and a half long struggle with lung cancer. Mike was a teacher at Green Local Schools and most recently taught 7th grade math at Green Middle School. Mr. Currey was known for his humor, endless supply of sweaters and never wearing the same pair of...
Delmar Ray Arbogast
Dec 31, 2022
Delmar R. Arbogast, 89, passed away on December 31st, 2022. He was born in Valley Head, West Virginia to the late Wade and Flora {Channell} Arbogast. He was preceded in death by his son Terry Arbogast. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ernestine {Ware} Arbogast; children Karen (Bob Richards) McKown, Christine (Tommy) Parker, Darlene (Bruce) Eastin, Donna...
Nicholas W. Hammerschmidt
Dec 31, 2022
Nicholas W. Hammerschmidt, 75, passed away peacefully at home December 31, 2022. Born in Koblenz, Germany, he came to the Youngstown, Ohio area at age 6. He retired from the VA after many years of working as a Registered Nurse. Nick was extremely proud of his children and grandchildren, and loved watching them develop into strong men and women. He...
Richard Christopher Newman
Dec 31, 2022
Richard Christopher Newman, "Ricky", age 26 of Akron, Ohio, died on New Years Eve, December 31, 2022 following injuries that were sustained in a car accident. He was born on May 13, 1996 in Barberton, the son of Christopher Gaskins and Joy Newman both of Akron. Ricky loved to fish, listen to music, sports, hiking and loved to dine out,...
Victoria L. Guess
Dec 30, 2022
Victoria L. Guess, 54, passed away on December 30, 2022. She was born on April 11, 1968 the daughter of the late Johnnie and Annie Guess. She will always be remembered for her beautiful smile, love in her heart and her fond collection of unicorns. She loved her horse "Missy".She was preceded in death by her parents.Vicky is survived by...
Patricia S. Doane
Dec 30, 2022
Patricia S. Doane, 87, of Akron, Ohio passed away on December 30, 2022.Patricia was preceded in death by her former husband, Billy Doane; and by her two children, Billy Joe Doane and Patty Pry. She is survived by her children, Jerry Doane, Debbie (John) Moore, Bea LeBarre and Allen Doane; her grandchildren, Danielle (Mike) Troutman, Angie Moore, and Christina (Jeremy)...
June Marie Thomas
Dec 29, 2022
June Marie Thomas, 79, beloved mother, grandmother and sister passed away peacefully December 29, 2022 with her family by her side. Born in Cleveland, Ohio to William and Dorothy, she resided in the Cleveland area most of her life until moving to Tallmadge, Ohio. June's greatest joy was her children and grandchildren. She also loved cooking, baking and watching the...
Drew Allen Wright Iii
Dec 29, 2022
Drew Allen Wright III, born March 1, 2004, passed away unexpectedly December 29, 2022. Born in Akron, Ohio to Drew Allen Wright Jr. and Amber Marie Sharpless.Drew had an infectious smile. He could win over anyone with his charm. He was an avid basketball player, gamer, and loved making music. He loved his family and friends very much. In addition...
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