Obituaries
Ruth E. Dixon
Jun 9, 2022
Ruth E. Dixon, age 80 of Akron, Ohio, died on June 9, 2022 at her home. She was born on February 9, 1942 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was the eldest of four children born to the late Katherine and Cordell Curd. Ruth was happily married to the late Everett Dixon. After learning the wonderful truth about her Creator, Jehovah, she...
John L. Boyd Sr.
Jun 8, 2022
John L. Boyd Sr., 84, passed away June 8, 2022. He was born on October 11, 1937 the son of the late Earl and Gladys Boyd of Swords Creek, VA. John retired after 36 years of dedicated service from Goodyear. His greatest love was for his family. He always enjoyed camping at Wills Creek where there would be plenty of...
Robert C. Strasser
Jun 8, 2022
Robert C. Strasser, 81, of Rootstown, passed away on June 8, 2022 with family by his side. He was born in Akron on June 7, 1941 to the late Curtis and Betty Strasser. After serving in the U.S. Air Force, Bob began his career in accounting. He retired as a senior tax accountant from Yellow Freight Systems (formerly Roadway Express)...
Evelyn E. Hoover
Jun 8, 2022
Evelyn E. Hoover, age 102 of Tallmadge, Ohio departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior on June 8, 2022. She was born in Grantsville, Maryland on August 13, 1919, the daughter of the late Walter and Clara Fazenbaker. She was a wonderful homemaker and caregiver to many. Her hobbies were any kind of crafting, crocheting, traveling, reading,...
Joseph Frank Trifiro
Jun 7, 2022
Joseph Frank Trifiro, age 84 passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. A lifelong resident of the Akron area, Joe was born to the late Angelo and Mary {Micale} Trifiro on December 10, 1937.Joe will be dearly missed by his wife of 54 years, Mary Ann {Johnson} Trifiro; sons Keith, Scott and Michael; grandchildren Josh, Ryan, Riley and Mason; great-granddaughter...
Frank Calvin Lichtenberger
Jun 7, 2022
Frank Calvin Lichtenberger, age 71 of Mogadore passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. He was born in Akron on June 21, 1950, a son of the late John M. and Ruth {Hewitt} Lichtenberger. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his brother Tom and sisters Linda and Joyce.Frank will always be loved by his wife...
Gerald L. Hagedorn
Jun 7, 2022
Gerald L. Hagedorn, 83, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on June 7, 2022. Jerry was born in Masontown, WV on July 4, 1938 to the late Lee and Sadie Hagedorn. Jerry served in the U.S.Army Reserve before relocating to Ohio to begin a career with Goodrich Tire and Rubber which lasted over 25 years. In his free time, he loved...
Judith Kay Davis
Jun 6, 2022
Judith Kay Davis, 80, passed away June 6, 2022 after a lengthy illness. Born in Akron, Ohio to James and Catherine (Long) McGuire, she resided in the Akron area most of her life. Judy was a longtime member of the Hibernians Club and Orioles as well as St. Augustine Church. She taught over 40 years at 3 different schools named...
Earl T. Lemasters
Jun 6, 2022
Earl T. LeMasters, 86, went home to be with the Lord on Monday June 6th, 2022. Earl was born Jan. 28th, 1936, to the late Orvia (Hunt) and Jake LeMasters. He is preceded in death by his 7 brothers. Earl was a veteran of the Korean war. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. with 41 years of service....
Jeffrey Allen Stuber
Jun 6, 2022
Jeffrey Allen Stuber, age 63 of Akron passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022. A lifelong resident of Akron, Jeff was born to the late John and Martha {Jarvis} Stuber. In addition to his parents, Jeff was preceded in death by his brother Kenny (Wanda) Stuber.Jeff will be fondly remembered by his wife Melanie Stuber; sons Josh (Julie Pierman) and...
Louise Baker
Jun 6, 2022
Louise Baker, 89, passed away June 6th, 2022 after a brief illness. Born in Buckhannon, West Virginia, to Mabel Tenney, but residing in the Akron area most of her adult life. Lousie was a faithful member of Hillwood Chapel. She greatly enjoyed gardening, fishing, and spending time with her family. Louise was an avid Cleveland Indians fan! She had enough...
Diana Cheryl Jones (Atkinson)
Jun 5, 2022
Diana C. Jones (Atkinson), 73, passed away June 5, 2022 after an extended illness. Born in Monterey, Tennessee to Hewey and Josie (Beaty) Atkinson, she resided in Galion, Ohio for many years before relocating to the Akron area 14 years ago. Diana greatly enjoyed animals, most especially her dogs, as well as music, gardening, canning and spending time with her...
Gladys Mae Lyons
Jun 5, 2022
Gladys Mae Lyons, 89, ended her journey on earth and walked into the loving arms of her heavenly father Sunday, June 5th 2022 at Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center with her children by her side. Gladys was born April 17th, 1933 in Parkersburg WV., to Harley and Gula Moore. Gladys loved her family and was one of 11 children....
Robert William Taylor
Jun 5, 2022
Robert William "Bob" Taylor, age 77 of Akron passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at his home. A lifelong resident of Akron, Bob was born to the late Francis and Goldie {Miller} Taylor.In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his 6 siblings.Bob's legacy of love will be carried on by his wife of 57 years,...
Jeffrey Allan Thissen
Jun 5, 2022
Jeffrey Allan Thissen, "Jeff", age 63, of Akron, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of June 5, 2022.He was born in Akron on July 5, 1958, the son of Donnie Thissen of Akron and the late Betty (nee Aker) Thissen. Jeff was a loving and caring son, husband and father. Jeff cherished spending time with his family...
Donna Jean Ferrell
Jun 4, 2022
Donna Jean (nee Bartley) Ferrell, 95, of Akron, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2022. Donna was born in Akron on June 17, 1926 to the late Robert and Marie Bartley. Donna loved all sports. She was an avid bowler and belonged to several championship winning teams over the years. She was a lifelong fan of the Indians and the...
Charles Lawrence Harrell
Jun 2, 2022
Charles Lawrence "Chuck" Harrell of Rootstown, OH passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at the age of 91. He was born in Akron, OH on August 2, 1930 to the late Charles B. and Elizabeth {Galla} Harrell.In addition to his parents, Chuck was preceded in death by his sisters Betty (Gene) Eichel and Barbara (John) Hamilton; brothers-in-law Leonard Boyer...
Diana Curry
Jun 2, 2022
On Thursday, June 2, 2022, Diana Curry, beloved mother, grandma and sister passed away at the age of 77. Diana was born on May 17, 1945, in Akron, Ohio. She had a passion for animals. She spent her days with her boxer Kacy and cat Chewy or enjoying retirement by floating around in her pool.Diana is survived by her daughters...
Rickey Bernard Mccorvey
Jun 2, 2022
Rickey Bernard McCorvey, 64, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2022 following a brief illness. Born July 10, 1957 in Akron, OH, he was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvia A. and Joseph McCorvey, Sr. A 1975 graduate of Buchtel High School, Rickey enjoyed music and played the saxophone, he studied karate, and he enjoyed biking.He is survived by brothers,...
Michelle Renee Barton
Jun 1, 2022
Michelle Renee "Shelly" Barton passed away on June 1, 2022. She was born in Akron, Ohio on November 15, 1972 to Bruce and Gloria Barton of Stow, Ohio. She grew up in Stow and graduated from Stow-Munroe Falls High School in 1991. Shelly attended The University of Akron and loved studying geology. She loved rocks, the beach, reading and animals....
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