Obituaries
Bradley A. King
Jan 30, 2022
Bradley A. King, age 59, of Coventry Township, passed away on Sunday January 30, 2022 due to a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Davenport, Iowa on September 29, 1962 to the late Dorothea and Thomas King. Bradley graduated from East High School in 1981. He served in the US Army as a heavy equipment mechanic. Bradley...
Roger Dale Adkins
Jan 29, 2022
Roger Dale Adkins, age 61 of Akron passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022. He was born in West Hamlin, WV on July 2, 1960, the son of the late James O. and Ellen M. {Sowards} Adkins. In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in death by his sister Debbie Hartline.Roger is survived by his love of 37 years,...
Thomas Michael Lee
Jan 29, 2022
Thomas "Corky" Michael Lee, 74, of Uniontown, passed away January 29, 2022. Thomas was born in Oakhill, West Virginia on August 8, 1947 to the late James and Zelma (Johns) Lee. Corky worked as a machine operator for Allsides for over 20 years and then retired from Schneider Lumber as a truck driver. He enjoyed playing and watching golf, watching...
William E. Luplow
Jan 28, 2022
William E. Luplow, "Bill", age 79 of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on January 28, 2022. He was born on January 2, 1943 in Akron, the son of the late William C. and Helen (nee Poston) Luplow. Bill was an honorably discharged US Air Force veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. Bill was retired from Manchester...
Terry Lee Muckus
Jan 28, 2022
Terry Lee Muckus, 68, of Kent, passed away January 28, 2022. Terry was born in Akron, Ohio on March 31, 1953 to George and Ruth (Tasker) Muckus. Terry retired from Zeni Drilling as a welder. He enjoyed hunting, listening to loud music, and drinking cold beer. Terry loved spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren. In addition...
Ethel I. Hodgman
Jan 27, 2022
Ethel I. Hodgman, "Mean Rene", age 75 of Randolph Township, passed away on January 27, 2022. She was born on April 8, 1946 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of the late Everett Willard and Kathryn Irene (nee Young) Maddox. Rene worked for several years and retired from Kent Elastomer. Rene enjoyed bird watching and camping. Her greatest joy was spending...
Hannah Jo Rayl
Jan 27, 2022
Hannah Jo Rayl of Hartville, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on January 27. Born in Bloomingdale, Ohio the daughter of Price and Ella Poe Rayl, January 21,1937.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters Isabelle, Leona, Glenna, Elva, Valerie; brothers Marvin and Curtiss. She is survived by brother Paul, and sisters Ruth and Joyce.She...
Philip T. Suman
Jan 27, 2022
Philip Thomas Suman, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully on January 27th. The son of Miller and Elizabeth Suman, Phil was born on October 8, 1937 in Greenville, PA and moved to Conneaut, OH as a young child. Phil attended St. Mary Elementary, Conneaut High School, and John Carroll University before graduating from Miami University in 1959. He...
Ronald Jefferson
Jan 26, 2022
Ronald "Ronnie" Jefferson, 61, of Akron, passed away January 26, 2022. Ronnie was born in Akron, Ohio on September 25, 1960. He loved music, especially jazz and he played the guitar. Ronnie enjoyed playing cards. He loved spending time with his family. Ronnie is preceded in death by his grandmother, Doshie Jones, mother, Viola Jefferson, sister, Dorothy Ezell, aunts, Earlene...
Susan A. Daulbaugh
Jan 26, 2022
Susan A. Daulbaugh, age 81 of Akron, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on August 30, 1940, the daughter of the late John T. and Susan A. {Scott} Mohan.In addition to her parents, Susan was preceded in death by her brother John Patrick Mohan and brother-in-law Bill (Mildred) Daulbaugh.Susan's legacy of love...
James W. Perego
Jan 26, 2022
Major James W. Perego, 78, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed peacefully at home on January 26, 2022. James was a Vietnam Veteran who served in the US Army as a military police officer. He retired after 23 years. He also retired from Jobs and Family Services after 25 years. He attended both Kent State University and Case Western Reserve. James was...
Mathew J. Contessa
Jan 25, 2022
We celebrate the life of Mathew J. Contessa, who passed on January 25, 2022, he was born on February 3, 1931.Mathew was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ruth A Contessa; and step-daughter, Constance J. Richardson.He is survived by cherished step-granddaughters, Darci J Sanders and Kelly A (Joseph) Cannova; step-great-grandchildren, Severn A. Sanders, Emma C. Cannova, Jay J A...
James R. Smith
Jan 25, 2022
James R. Smith, "Boot", age 69, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on January 25, 2022.He was born on March 18, 1952, the son of the late John L. and Sarah (nee Curry) Smith.Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 7, 2022 at 11:00 AM at City of Joy Church, 610 West Exchange Street, Akron, Ohio, where Pastor Mayceo Smith...
Herbert Kresse Sr.
Jan 25, 2022
Herbert Kresse Sr., born January 24, 1941, and passed away on January 25, 2022 after a brief illness. He was born in Maria Lankowitz, Austria, the youngest of nine children born to the late Josef and Maria (Gritschnigg) Kresse. He came to the USA and worked many jobs before becoming self-employed until retirement.Herb loved music, the outdoors, hunting, fishing and...
Imogene Crafton
Jan 25, 2022
Imogene Crafton, 83 passed away January 25, 2022 with her family by her side. Born in Tennessee, she resided in the Akron area most of her adult life. She belonged to the Daytona Beach Christian Church during the 16 years she and her husband lived in Florida. Imogene was very outgoing and she loved walking on the beach and enjoyed...
Bonnie P Kuberka
Jan 24, 2022
Bonnie P. Kuberka, age 81, a 60 year resident of Mogadore, passed away on January 24, 2022.Bonnie was born on September 4, 1940 in Birmingham, Alabama to Alvis and Ruby (Ingram) Farr. Bonnie was a retired realtor and was once known as the "Queen of Mogadore," having had more transactions than most; she never knew a client, they were all...
Larry Eugene Winkler
Jan 24, 2022
Larry Eugene Winkler, age 78 of Rootstown, Ohio, died on January 24, 2022 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. He was born on May 20, 1943 in Rootstown, the son of the late Carl E. and Martha V. (nee Koher) Winkler. Survivors include his wife, the former Sherrie McMenamy, whom he married on April 21, 1976; his daughter, Wendy...
Sandra Lee Evans
Jan 24, 2022
Sandra L. Evans "Sandy" passed away January 24th, 2022. She was a loving wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister and friend. She is preceded in death by her husband, the love of her life, James S. Evans, her sisters Sharon Parker and Joyce Speegle and her brother Bob Schwenning. She is survived by her sons James L. (Jill) and John L....
Janice Laura Reed
Jan 23, 2022
Janice Laura Reed (nee Pittman) passed away peacefully at home on January 23, 2022 with her family by her side. She was a loving wife of 44 years to Kennon Reed Sr.; a mother to 10 children: Judy Meredith, Kenny White (deceased), Mike White, Roger (Kathy) White, Becky (John) Dye, Donna Reed, Kennon Reed Jr. (Patty), Roger Reed, Terry (Heather)...
Jacob K. Ward
Jan 23, 2022
Jacob K. Ward, 49, passed away on January 23, 2022. He was born on August 18, 1972 the son of Marvin and Karen Ward Sr. He graduated from Field High School with the class of 1991. He was employed for many years with Ryder. Jacob enjoyed the outdoors and hunting with his family and friends. He had many accomplishments but...
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