Obituaries

Virginia D. Anderson

Virginia D. Anderson

May 13, 2022

Virginia D. Anderson, 84, passed away peacefully May 13, 2022. Born November 17, 1937 inLongview, Texas to John Merton and Doris (White) Young, she had resided in Kent, Ohio since1980. Virginia was a faithful member of Kent Presbyterian Church and for many years she wasthe Director of Alpha Phi, Kent State chapter. Virginia was a talented seamstress, lovingpreschool teacher, tireless...

Barry L. Fetterhoff

Barry L. Fetterhoff

May 13, 2022

Barry L. Fetterhoff, age 76, of Brimfield, passed away on May 13, 2022 after a courageous battle with COPD. He was born on October 16, 1945 in Plumville, PA and grew up in Tallmadge. He was the son of Max and Viola Fetterhoff. Besides his parents, Barry was preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph and Kenny. He will be...

Duane J. Burns

Duane J. Burns

May 12, 2022

Duane J. Burns, age 99, passed away on May 12, 2022. He was born on August 31, 1922 and lived in Akron, Ohio most of his life. A proud World War II veteran, served as a staff sergeant in the Army Corps in the 8th Air Force. Duane is preceded in death by his wife, Ethel, of 66 years, and...

John Billy Groves

John Billy Groves

May 12, 2022

John Billy Groves of Doylestown, Ohio, passed away on May 12, 2022. John was born in Canvas WV on October 17, 1943. After graduating high school, he attended Glenville State University, where he studied history. Later, he enlisted and proudly served in the US Army during the Viet Nam war. He was a combat medic and an infantry soldier with...

David Terrence Flaker

David Terrence Flaker

May 12, 2022

David T. Flaker, age 65 of Wadsworth passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 12, 2022. He was born in Akron on February 11, 1957 to Don and Glenda {Hamric} Flaker Sr., who survive him.Also surviving is his longtime companion Denee Schorle; siblings Don (Liz) Flaker Jr., Glenda (Buck) Buchanan, Anthony Flaker Sr., Beki (Rick) Angerstein, Ben (Linda) Flaker, Kate (Chris)...

Mable {Auls} Prince

Mable {Auls} Prince

May 12, 2022

Mable Prince, age 75 of Akron passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 12, 2022. She was born in Wetumpka, AL on March 4, 1947 to the late Paul and Eliza {Steele} Auls Sr.In addition to her parents, Mable was preceded in death by her cousin Dick Steele, sisters Pauline (James) Wallace and Virginia Lewis, brother Willie (Adrian) Auls and brother-in-law...

Gloria Rollyson

Gloria Rollyson

May 11, 2022

Gloria J. Rollyson was born in Akron, OH on January 16, 1941 and passed away on May 11, 2022.Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Rollyson; sons, Michael Moyers and Daniel Moyers; brothers, Von Underwood (Betty), James Underwood (Frieda), and Ronald Underwood; and sisters, Marlene Padgett, Barbara Keirns (Gene), and Carol Shadrosky (Ron).She is survived by her son,...

James L. Pollock

James L. Pollock

May 11, 2022

James L. Pollock, 81, passed away May 11, 2022 with his family by his side. Born in New Castle, PA to James W. and Edna Mae (Reed) Pollock, he resided in the Akron area all of his adult life. Jim was a proud U. S. Army Veteran and he retired from Midwest Rubber where he served as CFO. He was...

Brenda J. Lillo

Brenda J. Lillo

May 11, 2022

Brenda Jean Lillo, age 68, passed from this Life to her heavenly reward accepting Christ into her life on May 11, 2022. She was born September 15, 1953 to Pete and Mary Lillo in Akron, Ohio. In addition to her parents, Pete and Mary Lillo, Brenda was also preceded in death by her brother, Ronald. She is survived by her...

Lloyd M. Hagerman

Lloyd M. Hagerman

May 11, 2022

Lloyd "Mike" Hagerman, 70, passed away on May 11, 2022. He was born on October 28, 1951 the son of the late Lloyd and Wilma Hagerman. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Coastguard. Mike was a member of the US Coast Guard Cutter Spencer Assoc. He enjoyed light houses, outdoors and camping with family and friends. He had...

Daniel Edwin Knopsnider Jr.

Daniel Edwin Knopsnider Jr.

May 10, 2022

Daniel E. Knopsnider Jr., age 44 passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. He was born in Warren County, PA on June 7, 1977 to the late Daniel E. Sr. and Mary {Mineard} Knopsnider.Dan will be dearly missed by his wife Jody; children David (Abbey Keffer), Tyler and Emma; sisters Tammy (Johnny) and Jessica; many nieces,...

William R Dexter

William R Dexter

May 9, 2022

William "Bill" R. Dexter, 73, passed away on May 9, 2022. He was born on July 17, 1948 the son of the late James & Era Dexter. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Bill retired from the Chrysler Company after many years of dedicated service. He enjoyed working on puzzles and traveling with family. He was known...

Allegro Leslie Fears

Allegro Leslie Fears

May 9, 2022

Allegro Leslie Fears March 5, 1949 - May 9, 2022 Allegro Leslie Fears passed away May 9, 2022 at 4:30 pm with his family by his side. Allegro, also known as "Legs," was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. Allegro was a hard worker and began working at the young age of 14. He started at the Brown Derby and...

Richard H. Powell

Richard H. Powell

May 8, 2022

Richard Hagan (Dick) Powell, 78, passed away May 8th surrounded by his family who loved him very much. He was born March 21, 1944 in Akron, Ohio.He served in the United States Air Force from April 23, 1963 until April 5, 1967. He was stationed in Tripoli, Libya where he was a jet mechanic in the Vietnam War. He retired...

Amy Beth Bowen

Amy Beth Bowen

May 8, 2022

Amy Beth Bowen, age 52 of Akron passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 8, 2022. A lifelong resident of Akron, Amy was born to James and Diane {Rose} Smoot Jr. Amy was preceded in death by her beloved nephew, Cody Bondurant. She will always be fondly remembered by her son Lucas Bowen; parents Jim and Diane; sisters Jodi Burgy and...

Donald Wayne Himmelright

Donald Wayne Himmelright

May 7, 2022

Donald W. Himmelright of Seville passed away on Saturday May 7, 2022 at Cleveland Clinic-Fairview. He was born on 11/30/1946, the son of the late Donald and Evelyn {McWhorter} Himmelright. Don was preceded in death by his first wife, Janice Himmelright; brother James Himmelright and sister Judith Vail-Lombardo. Don will be missed by his wife Linda; son Daniel (Kelly) and...

Darrell R. Arbogast

Darrell R. Arbogast

May 7, 2022

Darrell R. Arbogast, "Dee", age 77 of Akron, Ohio, died on May 7, 2022 at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. She was born on January 13, 1945 in Akron, the daughter of the late John and Beatrice (nee Brown) Murray Jr.Dee enjoyed cooking, baking and making candy for the holidays. She loved the outdoors, especially gardening and spending time with her...

Sheila F. Cumberlidge

Sheila F. Cumberlidge

May 6, 2022

Sheila F. Cumberlidge, 68, passed away May 6, 2022. Born in Akron, Ohio to Odgar and Evelyn Cumberlidge, she was a lifelong area resident. She retired from Ferriot Brothers with 23 years of service in the quality control department. Sheila enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by siblings, Bob,...

Norma J. Hoch

Norma J. Hoch

May 6, 2022

Norma J. Hoch, 85, passed away May 6, 2022 with her family by her side. Born in Parkersburg, WV to William and Ellen (McAtee) Boylen, she resided in the Akron area most of her life. Norma enjoyed watching the Hallmark Channel, baking chocolate chip cookies, shopping and spending time with her family.In addition to her parents she was preceded in...

Fay R. Keith

Fay R. Keith

May 6, 2022

Fay R. Keith, long time resident of Uniontown, Ohio, passed away on May 6, 2022 at age 90.He was born on May 7, 1931 in Weston, West Virginia, the son of Victoria Christine and Floyd Ernest Keith.Fay is survived by his wife, Darlene M. Keith; and his six children, Karolyn Ann Christley (Ben), Christine "Diane" Schlapkohl (Jim), Duane Eugene Keith...

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