Obituaries
Mark A. Novak
Aug 12, 2022
Mark A. Novak, 68, passed away on August 12, 2022. He was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Marcus and Mary Novak. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1972. Throughout his life he was an avid traveler throughout the United States and Canada covering such places as Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Florida and Ohio. Mark loved...
James R. Brumbach
Aug 10, 2022
James R. Brumbach, 78, passed away on August 10, 2022. He was born on October 5, 1943 the son of the late Phillip and Madonna Brumbach. He owned and operated his own air-conditioner and furnace repair service. He was well known in the area and helped out many families day or night. He could fix about anything and especially enjoyed...
Payton N. Lycans
Aug 10, 2022
Payton N. Lycans, age 73 of Stow, Ohio, died on August 10, 2022 at his home. He was born on November 29, 1948 in Akron, the son of the late Payton and Evelyn (nee Chaney) Lycans. Payton was retired from Spitzer Auto World and Al Spitzer Ford in Cuyahoga Falls for over 30 years, holding various jobs within the company...
Richard Davis Bean
Aug 9, 2022
Richard Davis Bean, "Dick", age 93 of Canal Fulton, Ohio, died on August 9, 2022. He was born on January 30, 1929 in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of the late Davis Richard and Gladys (nee Anderson) Bean. Dick was an honorably discharged US Army veteran, serving during the Korean War. Dick was a retired supervisor with the United States Postal...
Pamela Jane Phillips
Aug 9, 2022
Pamela Jane Phillips, "Pam", age 53 of Akron, Ohio, died on August 9, 2022 after a battle with cancer. She was born on January 12, 1969 in Wadsworth, Ohio, the daughter of the late Robert Charles and Brenda Joan (nee Ingham) Phillips. Pam was a pharmacy technician at the Copley Road Walgreens for 25 years. She enjoyed baking, and her...
Donna L. Johnson
Aug 9, 2022
Donna Johnson, age 85, passed away on August 9, 2022 in the comfort of her home. She was born on August 11, 1936 to Iva {Radcliff} and Dorsey Bennett. Donna was a women of faith. She enjoyed attending Maple Grove Mennonite Church. Donna enjoyed QVC and other shopping networks A LOT! The delivery man was always welcome in her home!...
Virginia Guthrie
Aug 8, 2022
Virginia Guthrie, 79 of Akron, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022. She was born on August 18, 1942 the daughter of the late Mamie and General Jackson Robinson.She was a proud woman of God and a member of Grace Cathedral. Virginia had many talents, such as sewing, cooking and baking. She could make some of the world's best collard...
Billy R. Porter
Aug 7, 2022
"Together Again"Billy R. Porter, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2022 surrounded by his family. He lived most of his life in Akron. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Porter.He is survived by his sons, Robert (Terra), Michael (Tracy), grandsons, Tyler, Chris, and Oliver Porter. He also leaves his special friend Nancy Rowles. Cremation has taken place...
Mary Lou Hutchison
Aug 7, 2022
Mary Lou Hutchison, 92, passed away on August 7, 2022. She was born in Akron, Ohio on June 24, 1930. Mary Lou retired after 30 years of dedicated service with General Tire. She was a talented seamstress who also made beautiful needle point pieces. She enjoyed golfing and bowling in leagues and with her family. Mary Lou was an avid...
Wayne S. Hayes
Aug 6, 2022
Wayne S. Hayes "Twig", 77, has gone home to our Lord and loved ones. He served with the U.S. Marines for 6 years and with the U.S. Air Force Reserves for 21 years. Wayne retired from USF Holland Trucking Company in 2007. He enjoyed auto racing and drove many laps with the winners checkered flag. His 1957 Chevy is being...
Leola Irvin
Aug 6, 2022
Leola Irvin, age 97, beloved mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, took her heavenly rest, surrounded by her loving family, on August 6, 2022 after a short illness. She was born on July 27, 1925 in Burnt Corn, Alabama, to the union of the late James and Lorena Marshall.Leola was employed for 22 years as a housekeeper. She was also an excellent...
Gina Calcei
Aug 5, 2022
Gina Calcei, 58, passed away August 5, 2022 after a brief illness. Born in Akron, Ohio to Pellegrino and Marie (Schumann) Calcei, she was a lifelong Akron area resident. She worked as an accountant at Carter Lumber. Gina enjoyed reading, playing numbers games, her cats Gigi and Halo as well as spending time with her family.Preceded in death by her...
Helen R. Trennell
Aug 5, 2022
Helen R. Trennell, 58, beloved mother, daughter, sister and friend, went home to be with the Lord on August 5th, 2022. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, she resided in the Akron area most of her life, where she worked as an office administrator in various industries. A former league bowler, Longaberger basket connoisseur, amateur home decorator, and "pro" Amazon shopper,...
James Leonard Lapinski
Aug 5, 2022
James "Lip" Leonard Lapinski, 71, passed away August 5, 2022. He was born August 18, 1950 to Vita Rose{Blasio} and Felix Lapinski. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Rose Lapinski; infant brother, Leonard; brother-in-law, David Fuller; and special friend Barney Ellis. He leaves behind brother, Joe (Marge) Lapinski; sister, Mary Ann Fuller (Paul Kodish); nephews, Joe...
James G. Ferguson Iii
Aug 5, 2022
James "Jim" G. Ferguson III, 59, passed away on August 5, 2022 from a long 4 year battle of cancer. He was born on February 13, 1963 to Alice M. {Morris} and James G. Ferguson Jr. of Canton, Ohio. He worked 9 years for Harwick Chemical and then Chemionics for 23 years, as their operations manager. Jim was the man...
Merle Jay Wodicka
Aug 5, 2022
Merle Jay Wodicka, 49, of Akron, passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones on August 5, 2022. He was born in Akron on June 27, 1973 to Rocky and Mary Wodicka. Merle owned his own tree service company. He was excellent at his job and loved his work. In his free time, Merle enjoyed riding his Harley and...
Virginia Lee Sappington
Aug 4, 2022
Virginia "Ginny" Lee {Ramsburg} Sappington, of Akron, lost her struggle with heart disease and kidney disease on August 4, 2022, after extended stay in Akron General Hospital. She was born on December 16, 1962 in Frederick, MD to Clara {Tobery} Goff and the late Richard "Buck" L. Ramsburg Sr.In addition to her father, Ginny is preceded in death by former...
Dennis Walker Pirt Sr.
Aug 4, 2022
Dennis Walker Pirt Sr. died unexpectedly at Akron General Hospital following complications from heart surgery on August 4th, 2022 at the age of 74. Dennis was born on September 28, 1947 in Vestaburg, PA to Rosella and John Pirt.Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Linda {Pack} Pirt; children Dennis Pirt Jr., Christi (Scott) Emmert, Lori (Kevin)...
Dorothy Eloise Toth
Aug 4, 2022
Dorothy Eloise Toth, "Dottie", age 93, went home to the Lord on August 4th, 2022. She was born in Minnora, West Virginia on February 6, 1929, but lived most of her life in Akron. She was born to the late Harley and Thelma (nee Westfall) Knotts. As a humble and loving woman, she made a positive impact on everyone whose...
Larry J. Williams
Aug 3, 2022
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Larry "Bo" Williams at the age of 50. Bo passed unexpectedly on August 3rd, 2022, while on vacation with his family in the Dominican Republic. He was a son, brother, husband, father, and great friend to all who knew him. Born on January 6th , 1972, he was raised...
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