Obituaries
Kristopher E. Wellendorf
Feb 18, 2024
Kristopher E. Wellendorf, 47, of Akron, passed away on February 18, 2024. He was born on January 30, 1977 the son of the late Jerry and Jo Wellendorf. Kristopher enjoyed listening to music and was an avid Beach Boys fan. Kristopher always loved being with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Mark Wellendorf;...
Margie Ree Neal-Mcdonald
Feb 17, 2024
Margie's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Please click here to view.Margie Neal-McDonald passed away on February 17, 2024 at the age of 82. She was born on September 13, 1943 to the late Willie Finn and Lesta McDonald in Columbia, Alabama. She was married to Morgan Neal on November 19, 1958 and went on to have...
Bruce G. Roberts
Feb 17, 2024
Bruce G. Roberts, 92, passed away peacefully February 17, 2024. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to Robert and Nellie (Wagner) Roberts, he resided in the Akron area all of his life. Bruce was a U. S. Army Veteran, serving in the Korean Conflict. He worked at Bond Bread as well as Wonder Bread before later retiring from Chrysler Corp. Bruce...
Glenna Irene Gates
Feb 16, 2024
Glenna I Gates, 94, of Akron, passed away on February 16, 2024. She was born on December 15, 1929, in Jacksonville, Ohio to the late John and Minnie Southard. She was one of eight siblings. From Jacksonville, she moved to Akron in the 1940s where she met her husband Gerald F. Gates. They married on May 15, 1948, where she...
David Allen Goss
Feb 16, 2024
David Allen Goss, 68, of Tallmadge, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2024, surrounded by loving family. He was born on August 16, 1955, in Akron, to the late Meredith and Eileen Goss. David graduated from Tallmadge High School and Malone University. He recently retired from the Oriana House Inc. due to medical reasons. David enjoyed golf, hiking, music and...
Laverne Stanley Tracy
Feb 15, 2024
LaVerne Stanley "Stan" Tracy, 59, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on February 15, 2024. He was born in Akron, Ohio on September 30, 1964 to the late Martha and Lawrence Tracy. Stan was preceded in death by his wife, Nikki; daughter, Peggy Ann; and his brother, Scott. He is survived by his three children, Christapher (Diana),...
Michelle Lehman
Feb 15, 2024
I'm sorry, everyone. If you haven't heard, my wife Michelle "Mimi" Lehman has passed away. The tremendous love we shared will always be with me. She taught me so much about life and love. Baby, you left a trail of love that we will be picking up forever! You are loved by so many and will be missed by all....
Carl Dean Nichols
Feb 14, 2024
Carl Dean Nichols, age 72, of Uniontown passed away on February 14, 2024. He was born on February 24, 1951, to the late Roscoe and Sylvia (Kvenild) Nichols. He graduated from Ellet High School in 1969 and went on to get his master's degree from Kent State. Carl served in the Coast Guard Reserve. He was a talented woodcarver and...
James Michael Yontz
Feb 13, 2024
James Michael Yontz, 58, of Tallmadge, passed away on February 13, 2024. He was born in Akron, Ohio on March 25, 1965 and graduated from East High School. He was an extremely talented painter and wallpaper hanger and spent 25 years employed in the maintenance department at Summa. Jim loved sports. He was an avid Browns fan and held season...
Linda L. Friedlander
Feb 13, 2024
Linda Lou Friedlander, 87, passed away on February 13, 2024. She was born on September 29, 1936 the daughter of the late Thomas and Irma George. Linda retired from Apsco after 30 years of dedicated service. She was a woman of great faith and was a member of the First Apostolic Church of Tallmadge. She would read God's word daily...
Bernadette Kiel
Feb 13, 2024
Bernadette Kiel passed away peacefully on February 12, 2024 at the age of 73 surrounded by her family and friends. Born on October 26th 1950 in Akron, Ohio to John and Dorothy Carcione, Bernie grew up in the North Hill section of Akron. She graduated from The Elms high school and went on to earn Bachelors and Masters degrees at...
William Lloyd Bunner
Feb 12, 2024
William Lloyd "Bill" Bunner passed away unexpectedly with his family by his side on Monday, February 12th, 2024. He was a graduate of Springfield High School. Bill was preceded in death by his father Thomas Bunner, uncle Nick Gruic, niece and nephew Brookland & Braxton, and foster brother Christopher.He is survived by his wife Bambi; son Wyatt; step-daughter Halei (Brandin)...
Edwin Paul Darrah
Feb 12, 2024
Edwin "Ed" Paul Darrah, 90, of Rootstown, Ohio passed away February 12, 2024. Ed was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to many. He was born on July 8, 1933 in Akron, Ohio to late parents Dick Darrah and Marion (Keech) Hess. Ed served in the United States Army. Upon his leave, he began his 40 year career...
Gloria Janis Morgan
Feb 10, 2024
Gloria Janis Morgan, 73, passed away peacefully February 10, 2024 with her daughter by her side. Born in Sweetwater, Tennessee to the late Junior and Minnie Bell (Wear) Frank, she was a lifelong resident of the Akron, Ohio area. She enjoyed listening to Elvis, volunteering, and most of all spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.In addition to her...
David Horace Ferguson
Feb 10, 2024
David Horace Ferguson, husband, and dad, peacefully departed on February 10, 2024, after a courageous prolonged illness. David was born in Clinton, South Carolina on December 15, 1930 to Godfrey Ferguson and Bertha (Young) Ferguson. He was the fifth child out of seven siblings. David received a football scholarship to attend Allen University at Columbia, SC in1949, later in 1951,...
Michael Richard Yerkey
Feb 9, 2024
Michael Yerkey, 47, of Mogadore, went to be with the LORD on February 9, 2024. He was born on April 14, 1976 to Robert and Doris (Timberlake) Yerkey. Michael graduated from Field High School in 1995 and from Norwich University in 1999 of Northfield, VT. where he received his bachelor's degree. He served in the U.S. Army until 2003. He...
Elaine E. Jackson
Feb 9, 2024
Elaine E. Jackson, 86, passed away on February 9, 2024. She was born on August 29, 1937 the daughter of the late Edward and Rachel Saxe. Elaine was a woman of great faith and was a member of Springfield Church of the Brethren. She read God's word daily in her Bible and lived God's word in her actions. Elaine retired...
Kimberly A. Hughes
Feb 9, 2024
With great sadness, we announce the loss of our dearest, Kimberly Ann (nee Kozy) Hughes on February 9th, 2024, at the age of 51.She was a wonderful wife to Mike Hughes, daughter to Chuck and Sharon Kozy, sister to Lisa and Bill George, Pamela and David Siladie and aunt to Logan, Charlie, Thomas, Sophia and Chase.Kim had many cousins that...
Kenneth Simeon Pownall Jr.
Feb 9, 2024
Kenneth Simeon Pownall Jr., 82, of Akron, passed away on February 9, 2024. He was born on January 2, 1942 to the late Kenneth and Elizabeth {Coghan} Pownall.In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his wife Beverly; sons Kenny and Keith Pownall; sisters Donna and Barbara; brothers Ard, Donald, Jerry and Dane. Kenneth is survived by...
Jennifer S. Joyce
Feb 8, 2024
Jennifer S. Joyce, 51, of Akron, passed away on February 8, 2024. A lifelong resident of Akron, Jenny was born on April 12, 1972. She graduated from East High School. She was preceded in death by her father Bernard Joyce Sr. Jenny is survived by her mother Mary McCartey and brothers Bernard Joyce Jr. and Eugene McCartey. Those with contact...
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