Obituaries
Charles William Wallace
May 23, 2022
Charles W. Wallace, 88 passed away on May 23, 2022 working outside in the yard, doing what he enjoyed. Charles was preceded in death by parents, James Sr. & Lillian Wallace, brother James Jr., sisters Annabelle Orr, Grace Timmerman, Lillian Woody and Betty Nisley.Charles is survived by wife of 68 years, Gloria {Sholley}; daughters Suzanne (Ralph) Lynch, Charlene Conley and...
Kenneth A. Roberts Jr.
May 22, 2022
Kenneth A. Roberts "Bud", 83, passed away peacefully in his sleep Monday May 23, 2022. Bud was born in Chicago and grew up in Cleveland. He spent most of his adult life in Akron. Many will remember him from East peewee football and Goodyear Heights baseball. Bud retired from Teamsters and later in life moved to Florida with his special...
Jennifer P. Prack
May 22, 2022
Jennifer P. Prack, 63, passed away peacefully at home on May 22, 2022. Born in Baltimore, Maryland to Ronald and Lynn (Orschiedt) Babkoff, she lived in Hudson and Akron her entire adult life. Jen enjoyed bike riding, cooking, visiting the beach with her girlfriends, watching crime shows, Pepsi and most of all she loved people.She will be sadly missed by...
Lenore B. Davis
May 22, 2022
Lenore B. Davis, "Nore", age 71 of Tallmadge, Ohio, died on May 22, 2022 at her home. She was born on March 29, 1951 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of the late Donald C. and Peggy L. (nee Bagnell) Hambleton. Nore was very dedicated to her family and called her grandchildren, "my kids". She loved the outdoors and anything to...
Rachel Marie Sampson (Jones)
May 21, 2022
Rachel Marie Sampson (Jones), 32, of Akron, passed away on May 21, 2022. Rachel was born in Akron on June 25, 1989. She loved her job with A Caring Touch Providers and the many friends she made there. Rachel will always be remembered for her bold spirit and her quick wit. She was not afraid to say what she thought...
John F. Hallinan
May 21, 2022
John F. Hallinan, 85, passed away on May 21, 2022. He was born on September 27, 1936 the son of the late Francis and Isabelle Hallinan. John proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed spending time with friends at the VFW and Moose Club. He retired from the Tallmadge School system after many...
Larry Townsend
May 21, 2022
Larry Townsend, 70, passed away on May 21, 2022 from Alzheimer's dementia. He was born in Wadsworth, grew up in Doylestown and attended Doylestown High School. He graduated from the University of Akron with a degree in Alcohol and Drug counseling. He had 36 years sobriety and dedicated over 35 years to the alcohol and drug field in Summit, Stark,...
Loma Kay Macafee
May 20, 2022
Loma Kay (née Powell) MacAfee, 79, passed away peacefully and gracefully on May 20, 2022 in Hampstead, NC under the loving care of her daughter, Linda and son, Shane. Named Loma after her paternal grandmother, but known by her middle name, Kay shaped her life around two credos: love and faith. She made love and faith in God a priority....
Jan Cook Lee
May 20, 2022
Jan Cook Lee, 71, passed away May 20, 2022 with her family by her side. Born in Akron, Ohio, she was a lifelong area resident. Jan was passionate about singing in the choir at Advent Lutheran Church as well as the Akron Symphony Chorus. She also performed with other local choirs and ensembles. She had an infectious laugh that made...
Wayne F. Westfall
May 19, 2022
Wayne F. Westfall, 66, of Akron went to the big fishing tournament in the sky on May 19, 2022. He was born on November 14, 1955 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Franklin Westfall and Doris Mills. After 30 years working as an auto mechanic, Wayne retired and spent the last four years working for Auto Zone as a parts...
Dianne F. Cregan
May 18, 2022
Dianne F. Cregan, 78, passed away peacefully at Arbors of Stow on May 18, 2022. Born in Akron, Ohio to Harold and Bernice (Hull) Cregan, she was a lifelong area resident. Dianne worked at multiple places, most notably Brown & Graves Lumber Co. She greatly enjoyed golf, bowling and spending time with her family.In addition to her parents she was...
Cherie Ann Delgado
May 18, 2022
Cherie Ann Delgado, age 85 of Akron passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. A lifelong resident of the Akron area, Cherie was born on July 4, 1936 to the late Barnie and Dorothy {Hatfield} Butcher.Cherie will always be loved and forever missed by her sons Gary (Dorothy), Bryan and Perry Delgado; beloved grandson Justin; grand-kitty Pancake. Cherie was...
Richard Russell Fike Sr.
May 18, 2022
Richard Russell Fike Sr., 76, of Akron, passed away on May 18, 2022. Rick was born in Akron on April 9, 1946 to the late Russell and Ua Fike. He will always be remembered for his great sense of humor. He loved telling jokes and making others smile. Rick was a true outdoorsman and was happiest when fishing and hunting....
Harry Lee Whitcraft
May 18, 2022
Harry Lee Whitcraft, age 85 of Akron, Ohio, died on May 18, 2022 at his home after a long illness. He was born on October 2, 1936 in Akron, the son of the late Clifford and Anna (nee Richmond) Whitcraft. Harry was an honorably discharged US Marine veteran. He was vice-president of the Teamsters Local #24 for four years. Harry...
David Michael Rick
May 17, 2022
David Michael Rick, "Dave", age 67 of Akron, Ohio, died on May 17, 2022. He was born on November 28, 1954 in Portsmouth, Virginia, the son of Carol (nee Cultrona) Rick, with whom he lived and the late Francis Rick. His dad, Francis, was in the US Navy in Virginia for four years. They later moved back to Akron where...
Teri M. Lee-Brigger
May 17, 2022
Teri Michelle Lee allowed herself to join the Angels of Heaven, on the evening of May 17, embraced by her family and her Partner, Robert "Todd" Forrest. She had remained strong for us for an entire year, as we battled the wake of her brain injury.Teri was born in the summer of 1960 to Robert and Sandra Lee, and was...
Michael Reno Ramsey
May 17, 2022
Michael Reno Ramsey, age 64 of Akron, Ohio, died on May 17, 2022 at Summa Akron City Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 4, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of the late Billy and Audrey (nee Mitchell) Ramsey. Michael loved his family and friends. He was the Cleveland Browns #1 fan. He enjoyed planting...
Sharon Louise Gionest
May 17, 2022
Sharon Louise Gionest, age 75 of Akron, Ohio, died on May 17, 2022 after a battle with cancer. She was born in Akron on March 27, 1947, the daughter of the late Theodore Ralph and Helen Virginia (nee Mathena) Landaker Sr., who was President of the Derby Downs in the '60s, whom Sharon was very proud of this fact about...
Willie Sanders
May 16, 2022
Willie Sanders, age 76 of Akron passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022. He was born in Demopolis, AL on February 3, 1946 to the late Willie T. Sr. and Willie Lee {Phillips} Sanders. In addition to his parents, Willie was preceded in death by his partner, Lurene N. Hall, twin brothers, Willie T. Sanders Jr., brother John Sanders, sister...
James Richard Limbach
May 15, 2022
James Richard Limbach, 88, passed away May 15, 2022 with his family by his side. Born in Sugarcreek, Ohio to Max and Pearl (Beitzel) Limbach, he primarily resided in North Canton, OH and Ft. Myers, FL. Jim was a proud U. S. Navy Veteran and worked for nearly 35 years in security for the Timken Co. Jim had an incredible...
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