Obituaries
Barbara Jean Blankenship
Feb 27, 2024
Together Again Barbara Jean Blankenship passed away on February 27, 2024 at the age of 86. She was born on November 7, 1937 in Wise, VA to the late Tusco and Delorace Winchester. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William T. Blankenship; siblings, Ivanelle Prillaman, Shirley Truby and Aubrey Winchester. Left to cherish...
Anita Louise Ross
Feb 27, 2024
Anita Louise Ross, 79, of Green, passed away peacefully at home on February 27, 2024. She was born in Ravenna on October 24, 1944 to the late Karl and Ruth {Wild} Brueggeman. In addition to her parents, Anita was preceded in death by her daughter Annette Quattrocchi; grandson Michael III; sister Pat Thompson; sister-in-law Barbara Cathey; brothers-in-law Dale Long, Charlie...
Adam J. Estlock
Feb 26, 2024
Adam J. Estlock, 32, passed away unexpectedly on February 26, 2024. Born in Akron, Ohio to Rusty and the late Denise (Riddle) Estlock, he was a lifelong area resident. Adam was an accomplished welder/fabricator, working at Stanley. He enjoyed hunting, playing games on the computer, watching movies, playing cards and spending time with his family.In addition to his mom, Adam...
Cheryl Lynn (Bragg, Galleher) Taylor
Feb 26, 2024
Cheryl Lynn Taylor (Bragg, Galleher), 80, of Stow, went to her Heavenly home on February 26, 2024 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. She was born on December 23, 1943 and raised in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and later went on to spend many years in Akron, Ohio where she raised her family. Cheryl was deeply dedicated to her family and...
Connie S. Hoffman
Feb 26, 2024
Connie S. Hoffman, 81, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2024. Born in Akron, Ohio to Grady and Myrtle Dean, she was a lifelong area resident. She enjoyed her dogs and spending time with her family.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; sister, Helen. She will be sadly missed by her children, Connie,...
Jasper T. Shadie
Feb 25, 2024
Jasper "Al" T. Shadie 91 was born to the late Henry and Udell Shadie on February 9th, 1933, in Akron, Oh. He was called home to be with the Lord on February 25, 2024.Visitation will be held Saturday, March 2nd, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm at Newcomer Funeral Home (131 N. Canton Rd., Akron) where services will be held at 2:00pm...
Michael Jon Kearns
Feb 25, 2024
Michael Jon Kearns, 68, of Akron, passed away on Sunday February 25, 2024. He was born in Akron, Ohio on April 15, 1955 to the late John Joseph and Benna Irene (Kemp) Kearns. He graduated in 1973 from Cuyahoga Falls High School and spent a career as a machine operator most recently at Extruded Silicone Products in Mogadore. He loved...
Bruce Michael Bowen
Feb 25, 2024
Bruce Bowen, of Akron, passed away peacefully at home on February 25, 2024. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls on March 4, 1952 to the late John and Irene {Staley} Bowen.In addition to his parents, Bruce was preceded in death by his brother Mark Bowen. Bruce is survived by his brother, Daniel Bowen; nephew and caretaker, Marcus Bowen; several nieces...
George Reddick, Jr.
Feb 25, 2024
George Reddick, Jr., 84, passed away peacefully at home on February 25, 2024 (exactly 5 years to the day after his bride, Mary). Born in Glenwood, NM to George and Genniveve (Miller) Reddick, he resided in the Ravenna, OH area all of his adult life. He retired from Standard Lafarge, where he worked as a dragline operator. George enjoyed helping...
Christopher Curtis Mckee
Feb 24, 2024
Our beloved son, brother, husband, father, and "bonus" father, Chris, aka "Loafie," went to be with his father, Richard A. McKee, on Saturday, February 24, 2024, after Chris also lost his own valiant battle with cancer. Chris was born on May 23, 1979, in Jackson, Michigan. He lived in Brooklyn, Michigan until he was 4 years old, when the family...
Gary L. Porter
Feb 24, 2024
Gary L. Porter, 76, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on February 24, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores "Sissy" Porter; parents, James and Velma Porter; and siblings, Karen, Becky, Alan, Sarah, and Lee Anna. He will be dearly missed by his children, Trevor J. Porter (Gabriella), Erin E. Porter-Krieg (Kevin), Nathaniel A. Porter,...
James Lee Fazenbaker
Feb 23, 2024
James Lee Fazenbaker, 77, passed away at home Friday, February 23, 2024. Born in Meyersdale, PA to Homer Fazenbaker and Pearl Lee, he resided in the Akron, OH area all of his adult life. Jim was a proud Veteran of both the Army and Navy, serving two terms in Vietnam. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed...
James Gilbert Finney
Feb 23, 2024
James Gilbert "Jimmy" Finney died peacefully at home on February 23, 2024 after a long illness. He spent his last days as he spent the last 45 years, in the company of his loving wife and best friend, Elaine.Jimmy was born to Peggy and George Finney in Akron in 1941. He graduated from Coventry High School and went on to...
Angela Bavis
Feb 22, 2024
Angela Bavis, 70, passed away in Akron, Ohio on February 22, 2024. She is preceded in death by her father Vito Palma and her mother Concetta Palma. Angela was born in Palermo, Sicily on September 2, 1953. In 1967, she immigrated to the United States where she would start a family, live and work the rest of her life. She...
Robert H. Frock
Feb 22, 2024
Robert "Bob" Howard Frock, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on February 22, 2024.Bob was born on September 11, 1935 in Springfield Township, Ohio to parents Edgar and Ethel Frock, who preceded him in death.He was also preceded by brothers Clifford, Kenneth and Dallas Frock; sister, Evelyn Simich; his wife of 65 years, Maxine Frock and daughter, Darla Ebie He is...
Annie Hughes
Feb 22, 2024
Annie Hughes, 84, passed away peacefully at home on February 22, 2024. Born in Perryman, Maryland to Wade and Margaret Cline, she resided in the Akron, Ohio area all of her adult life. Annie was married to Jay Hughes for 46 years before he passed away in 2003. She enjoyed bowling at Roll-A-Way Lanes, camping for over 20 years at...
Barbara Sue Guckeyson
Feb 21, 2024
Barbara Sue Guckeyson, 75, of Akron, passed away on February 21, 2024. She was born in Pikeville, KY on September 19, 1948 to the late Charles and Quinnie {Thacker} Coleman.In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her brother Carl Coleman and sister Sharon Durgala. On September 28, 1985, she married Robert J. Guckeyson. He survives, along...
Matthew W. Knotts
Feb 20, 2024
Matthew W. Knotts, 89, of Tallmadge passed away on February 20, 2024. He was born on March 6, 1934, in Minnora, West Virginia the son of late Harley and Thelma Westfall Knotts. His smile would light up a room and embrace your heart. A Jesus follower with an incredible ability to unconditionally love.Matt moved to Akron, with his parents and...
Lynda J. Caldwell-Woods
Feb 19, 2024
Lynda J. Caldwell-Woods, 63, went home to be with the Lord on February 19, 2024. Lynda was born May 8, 1960, to the late NC and Roberta Avent. Lynda was a graduate of South High School in 1978 and later attended Lane College in Jackson, TN. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Lynda is preceded in death by...
Pearl Mae Blake
Feb 19, 2024
Pearl Mae Blake, 94, of Akron, passed away peacefully at home on February 19, 2024. She was born on August 3, 1929 to the late Saulie and Myrrer Kyer.In addition to her parents, Pearl was preceded in death by her beloved husband Clarence in 2006, and their son Kenneth in 2014. Pearl is survived by her son Richard (Carole) Blake;...
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