Obituaries
Darlene Mae Toth
Dec 18, 2022
Darlene Mae Toth, 77, passed away on December 18, 2022. She was born in Akron on December 8, 1945, to the late Clifton and Charlene Godfrey. Darlene graduated from Garfield High School and devoted her life to her family and was the main caregiver. Later in life, she decided to pursue a nursing degree and became an LPN while still...
Dennis P. Ward
Dec 18, 2022
Dennis P. Ward, 64, passed away on December 18, 2022. Born in Akron, Ohio, to the late Raleigh and Antoinette (Macchiarola) Ward, he was a lifetime Cuyahoga Falls resident. In addition to his parents, Dennis was preceded in death by his brother Robert; his niece, Julie Rauckhorst and nephew; Donny Hargis. He will be sadly missed by siblings, Mary Ann...
James William Seeley
Dec 18, 2022
James William Seeley Sr, "Jim", age 80, of Mogadore, Ohio, died on December 18, 2022. He was born on September 22, 1942 in Wadsworth, Ohio, the son of the late Harry Robert and Jane (nee Sanders) Seeley. Jim was retired from Goodyear Aerospace/Meggit here in Akron as a draftsman. While he was at work, he was President of the Foremans...
Katheryn L. Whited
Dec 17, 2022
Katheryn Lyn Whited, 57, of Akron, passed away on December 17, 2022. She was born on July 15, 1965 to the late Lila R. Bracey.In addition to her mother and step-father Richard, she is preceded in death by her husband Jack Whited.She is survived by her children, Tiffany (Robert) Barnes, Terry Bland, Wendy Bland and Bobby Whited; 9 grandchildren; sister,...
Josephine Joyce Bowser
Dec 17, 2022
Josephine Joyce Bowser, "Joyce", age 91 of Atwater, Ohio, died on December 17, 2022. She was born in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania on October 3, 1931, the daughter of the late Harry and Irene (nee Stiger) Yingling Sr.Joyce was a loving homemaker, always providing the best for her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, they always came first. She loved cooking, baking,...
Wanda Joyce Atkinson
Dec 17, 2022
Wanda Joyce Atkinson, 67, passed away peacefully December 17, 2022. Born in Paintsville, Kentucky to Homer and Phyllis (Ward) Setser, she resided in the Akron area all of her adult life. Wanda enjoyed watching her daytime shows, making flower arrangements, going to Geauga Lake, having bon fires and spending time with her family.In addition to her parents she was greeted...
Patricia A. Hershberger
Dec 17, 2022
Patricia A. Hershberger, 83, born Oct. 5th 1939 passed away on Dec. 17th, 2022. She fought a long battle with many illnesses and is now pain free.Patricia was preceded in death by her husband Bob; son Robert; daughter Danean; mother Lilla Mae; and brother Richard.She leaves behind her children, Shelly (Hope), John, and Mike (Stacie); several grandchildren, great grand children;...
Veronica E. Johnson
Dec 16, 2022
Veronica E. Johnson, 69, passed away on December 16, 2022. She was born on November 23, 1953 the daughter of the late Sterling and Mary Ellen Hardman. She enjoyed doing many different crafts. Veronica was know as "McGyver" being able to fix anything. She also enjoyed fishing with her family and friends. She had many accomplishments but the greatest was...
Charles C. Tennant
Dec 16, 2022
Charles C. Tennant, 98, of Akron, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022. He was born in Jackson, Ohio on November 10, 1924 to the late Ross and Laura {Love} Tennant. Charles was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. Following his honorable discharge, Charles threw himself into his career as a carpenter, and raising his family. He taught his...
Londa Whittaker Mick
Dec 15, 2022
Londa Whittaker (nee Carr) Mick passed away December 15, 2022, after a long illness. Born February 18, 1949, to parents Harry and Maxine (Heckler) Carr, she lived most of her life in the Akron, OH, and Parsons, WV, areas.Londa was affectionately known as 'Miss Londa' to many of her friends and caregivers at Altercare Western Reserve in Stow, Oh, and...
Bill Mcarthur
Dec 14, 2022
Ernest "Bill" McArthur, 84, passed away peacefully with his wife of 63 years by his side on December 14, 2022 in Lakeland, Florida. Bill was born in Akron on February 12, 1938 to the late Ernest and Glennis McArthur. Bill joined the U.S. Army in 1961 and proudly served for six years. After his honorable discharge from the service, he...
Tara Michelle Kinney
Dec 14, 2022
Tara Michelle Kinney, 41, passed away on December 14, 2022. She was born on June 21, 1981 in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from Springfield High School in 1999. Tara dedicated her life to the service of others and spent the majority of her career as a tech at Summa St. Thomas Hospital.Tara enjoyed spending time with her family and friends,...
Tina M. Dibona
Dec 14, 2022
Tina Marie DiBona, age 67, went home to be with the lord on December 14, 2022 after a tough battle with cancer. Tina was born in Akron, Ohio on September 18, 1955, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Rosalie Smith. In addition to her parents, Kenneth and Rosalie Smith, Tina is preceded in death by her grandmother, Regina Scianna....
Linda Lou Deprato
Dec 14, 2022
Linda Lou DePrato, 72, of Akron, passed away on December 14, 2022. She was born on January 20, 1950 to the late Raymond and Lenora {Logan} Benson.In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her sister Martha Hymes; sister-in-law Dolly Benson. Linda is survived by her loving children, Robert DePrato; Michelle (Brian) Jonke and Cristina (Brian) Jones;...
Thomas Frank Kohut
Dec 13, 2022
Thomas (Tom) Frank Kohut, 70, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away on December 13, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born in Akron, Ohio and was a Cuyahoga Falls resident for the past 43 years. He worked in the construction industry for most of his life, first with his father at Kohut Construction Company; then as co-owner of Independent...
Norma Vawn Stewart
Dec 13, 2022
Norma Vawn Weaver Stewart, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away at the age of 94 on December 13th, 2022. Norma was born July 3rd, 1928, in Akron, Ohio and graduated from East High School in 1946. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 68 years, Harold Stewart, and her parents, Rayman and Bernice Weaver. Norma is...
Patricia W. Catlette
Dec 12, 2022
Patricia W. Catlette, 84, passed away, peacefully, at her home on Monday, December 12, 2022 after a six month battle with cancer. She was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, on December 13, 1937 to Warren and Beatrice Lowe. Pat graduated in 1955 from Ellet High School. After high school, Pat married her beloved husband, Ken, and they resided in the...
Carl E. Yoakam Jr
Dec 12, 2022
Carl E. "Bud" Yoakam Jr., 81, passed away on December 12, 2022 in Canton, Ohio. Carl was the son of the late Carl Sr. and Ruth Yoakam in September 14, 1941 of Akron, Ohio. Carl worked many years for Firestone Tire and Rubber as well as working in real estate sales. He enjoyed being outdoors especially playing golf and fishing....
John D Tobias
Dec 11, 2022
John David Tobias, born in Akron, Ohio on March 26, 1933 passed away on December 11, 2022 at Gentlebrook Nursing Home where he had been cared for in recent years. John was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Donna, his parents Paul and Emily Tobias and six of his eleven siblings.John served two years in the U.S....
Charlie Hugh Smith
Dec 11, 2022
Charlie Hugh Smith, age 91 of Akron passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022. He was born in Akron on January 9, 1931 to the late Charles B. and Hannah {Miller} Smith.In addition to his parents, Charlie is preceded in death by his wife Mary L. Smith, daughters Linda Smith and Julie Jarrell, and his sisters Jane Smith, Mary Moneypenny...
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