Obituaries
Lester A. Moore
Sep 18, 2022
On September 18th, 2022, Lester Moore passed away at the age of 84, surrounded by his wife, all five of his children, and loving family. Lester was born on May 21, 1938; the second of six brothers born to William and Clara Moore in Richwood, Virginia. Lester lived a long, full life, filled with love. He was first and foremost...
Virgil Lewis Hornick
Sep 18, 2022
Virgil Lewis Hornick, 92, of Akron, passed away September 18, 2022. Virgil was born in Lost Creek, West Virginia on June 6, 1930 to Virgil A. and Vera Hornick. He was raised in Lost Creek along with his sister, Helen and brother, Jimmy. Virgil graduated from Roosevelt Wilson High School in Clarksburg, West Virginia. From there he joined the US...
Edward Lee Gillentine
Sep 18, 2022
Edward "Ed" Lee Gillentine, age 69, passed away suddenly in his home. He was born on April 28, 1953 to Francelle and Hollis Gillentine.Ed will be dearly missed by his siblings, Ronnie (Judy) Gillentine, Robbie (Judy) Gillentine and Maylee Tawney; niece, Marie ; nephew, Steven Gillentine; friends, Dave and Linda, and Richard Albright. Ed was very passionate about his music....
J. Chris Haus
Sep 18, 2022
J. Chris Haus, 58, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on September 18, 2022. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls on December 12, 1963 and resided in the area his entire life.Chris was a quiet man and enjoyed a simple life. He loved music and had an extensive CD collection. He also liked to play the guitar. In his free time,...
James Clarence Dunn
Sep 17, 2022
James C. Dunn, 94 of Brimfield, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022 in Canal Fulton. A lifelong resident of the Akron area, Jim was born on February 7, 1928 to the late William and Frances {Thomas} Dunn.In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his wife Arletta, daughters Mary Kelly and Lillian "Beanie" Moss, granddaughter Jessica...
Tisha Beth Morrison
Sep 17, 2022
Tisha Beth Morrison, 61, of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully at Akron City Hospital on Saturday, September 17, 2022. She was born to the late Adele {Bailey} and Toby M. Landrum Sr. on June 3, 1961. She will always be loved and cherished by her husband, David; daughter, Margaret R. Landrum; granddaughters, Adele and Audrey Landrum; grandson, Adam Landrum; brother,...
Kevin M. Mcdonald
Sep 16, 2022
Kevin M. McDonald "Big Drag" of Coventry Ohio passed away peacefully at 72 years old in hospice Friday, September 16th, 2022 surrounded by his most precious loved ones; his only child and devoted daughter Missy McDonald, Becky Goodson, Susan Dickey, and Carol Brazas Kilway, after battling ongoing complications of vascular dementia following a stroke.Kevin is preceded in death by mother...
Ashley Marie Hanlin
Sep 16, 2022
Ashley Marie Hanlin, age 39 of Stow passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 16, 2022. She was born in Ravenna on April 20, 1983 to Randy and Janell {Brannon} Hanlin.Ashley will always be loved by her parents Randy and Janell Hanlin; sister Jennie (Joe Bounce) Hanlin; boyfriend Dan Cargioli; uncles Alan (Kathy) Hanlin and Bud (Debbie) Hanlin; aunts Lynda Goodrich,...
William George Thompson
Sep 16, 2022
William George "Bill" Thompson passed away on Friday, September 16th, following a brief illness. He is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Rebecca "Becky" Thompson. He is also preceded in death by his parents Vernon Thompson and Lenore Eckler, brothers Ted, Sonny, Jim and Bob Thompson, and sister Linda Kaehn. Bill is survived by his sisters Andy...
Jeffrey Scott Jeff
Sep 16, 2022
Jeffrey Scott Null, 58, passed away on September 16, 2022. He was born on September 25, 1963 to Stella and Harold Null.He is preceded in death by his father, Harold Null; sister, Brenda Turner; and brother, Michael Null. He will be dearly missed by his mother, Stella Null; daughter, Brittany (Donald) Tharp; grandsons, Maxwell and Myles; sister, Lori (Bill) Rutz;...
Mary Beth Christman
Sep 15, 2022
Mary Beth Christman, 69, passed away on September 15, 2022. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 8, 1952 and was raised in London, Ohio. Mary Beth attended both Muskingum College and Ohio State University before earning her degree from Ohio University.Mary Beth devoted her life to raising her family. She had an artistic side and enjoyed making crafts...
Mary J. Geiger
Sep 14, 2022
Mary Jane Geiger (Murphy) July 5, 1957 - September 14, 2022(Akron/Tallmadge)The morning of September 14, 2022 while embraced by her family and best friend, Mary J. Geiger, 65, left this life and has reunited with her husband, Stephen K. Geiger, and her parents Charles & K. Elizabeth Murphy in Heaven.Although cancer suddenly cut Mary's life short... She lived it to...
William A Seikel
Sep 14, 2022
William "Will" Alexander Seikel passed away suddenly at age 27, Monday night of September 14th, 2022. Will was a talented gamer and had a career he was passionate about related to gaming. William had a big heart and was there to help any friend in need. As such, he leaves behind so many people who loved and cherished him. First...
Joy L. Fought
Sep 14, 2022
Joy L. Fought, 58, passed away on September 14, 2022. Joy was born on August 25, 1964 the daughter of the late Paul and Wilda Fought. She was a sports enthusiast and her special love was baseball. Joy had a loving heart and caring soul especially for her pets.Joy is survived by her siblings, Jeffrey (Ann) Fought, Joseph (Lori) Fought,...
Carol J. Bell
Sep 13, 2022
Carol J Bell, 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, 13 September 2022 in Akron, Ohio. In this same city, she entered the world on December 4, 1935 on a wintry morning with Christmas "Carols" filling the hospital hall. She had a full, exciting and rewarding life where she cherished family, dedicated herself to service and explored her...
Janet Lynn Jones
Sep 12, 2022
Janet Lynn (Tharpe) Jones, 71, passed away suddenly on Mon, 12 Sep 2022, in Akron, OH. Jan was born 22 Oct 1950 in Richwood, WV, the daughter of William and Lillian E (Mullens) Tharpe. She then grew up on a farm above Richwood on Hinkle Mountain. Jan moved to Akron in 1968 to live with an uncle and met her...
Daniel Michael Miller
Sep 12, 2022
At 4:20 am on September 12, 2022, Daniel Michael Miller, age 70, went home to be with the Lord. He was greeted by his dad, Frank Cleveland Miller; mom, Jean Lillian Miller (Gregory); and sister, Kathy Arbaugh, in heaven. He is survived by his children Melissa (Matt) Powell; The Dan Miller Experience; Sarah Miller; and Angel Weisner; his sister, Wendy...
Edward L. Pitman
Sep 12, 2022
Edward L. "Eddie" Pitman, 59 of Ellet passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, September 12, 2022. He was born in Buckhannon, WV on September 9, 1963, the son of the late Kent and Barbara {Ketchem} Pitman.Eddie will always be loved by his sister Tami (Jeff) Morgan; nephews Jared (Meghan) Morgan and Josh (Miranda) Morgan; great-niece Ellie Morgan; several...
Richard L. Kyle
Sep 12, 2022
Richard L. Kyle, age 57 of Akron, Ohio, died at his home on September 12, 2022. He was born in Akron on November 2, 1964 to Roberta (nee Cavelet) Kyle.Richard was owner/operator of M&R Heating and Cooling here in Akron since 1998. He enjoyed deep sea diving and traveled extensively to enjoy his hobby. He was involved in underwater clean-up...
Bernard W. Reed
Sep 11, 2022
Our Dad, Bernard W. Reed, 74, closed his eyes on Earth and opened his eyes in Heaven with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, being reunited with the love of his life, Renee Reed.Our Dad is a very proud Vietnam Vet, serving with the US Army where he earned the rank of a Sergeant. He was also part of the...
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