Obituaries

Rachel Marie Sampson (Jones)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Janice Faye English

Janice Faye English

May 15, 2022

Janice Faye English, age 69 of Akron passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 15, 2022. A lifelong resident of Akron, she was born to the late Hite and Ida {Warner} Ingram.In addition to her parents, Jan was preceded in death by her siblings Danny, Gale, Joyce, Pat and Mark.Jan's legacy of love will be carried on by...

Hope Wolfe

Hope Wolfe

May 15, 2022

Hope Wolfe, 79, of Akron, passed away peacefully at home on May 15, 2022. She was born in Tariff, West Virginia on October 1, 1942 to the late Fred and Mamie (Conley) Boggs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Wolfe; three brothers, three sisters, and her grandson, Jason Bennett (Tate).Hope will be...

Mary "Fran" Fazenbaker

Mary "Fran" Fazenbaker

May 14, 2022

Mary "Fran" Fazenbaker, 89, formerly of Kent, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2022. Fran was born on October 26, 1932 in Stephenville, Newfoundland, Canada.Fran lived in Stephenville, Newfoundland where she met the love of her life, Bruce, who was stationed at Harmon Air Force Base. They were married in 1951 and then moved to Langley Airforce Base shortly after...

Kevin R. Noirot

Kevin R. Noirot

May 14, 2022

Kevin's adventure on earth ended Saturday, May 14th, 2022, after a day of watching his daughter, Mikaela, play soccer and riding his Harley.Kevin was born April 12th, 1966, in Barberton, Ohio, while his family was on home leave from Firestone Plantations Co., Harbel, Liberia, West Africa. After two years in Africa, Kevin grew up in Green, Ohio. He accepted Jesus...

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