Obituaries

Samuel L. Hayden

Samuel L. Hayden

Jan 10, 2022

Samuel "Sam" L. Hayden, 82, of Akron, Oh., passed on January 10, 2022. Sam served as an alter boy at St. Matthews Church during his grade school years and continued to be a member throughout his life. He graduated from Ellet High School. He went on to serve in the US Army during the Vietnam era as a Military Policeman,...

Elizabeth Ann Goff

Elizabeth Ann Goff

Jan 10, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Goff, "Liz", age 76 of Canton, Ohio, went home to be with our Lord on January 10, 2022. She was born on January 8, 1946 in West Union, WV and worked for Akron Public Schools for 27 years. She was loving, kind, fun, humorous, and was "Mom" and "Friend" to everyone. She is preceded in death by her...

Marilyn L. Degraw

Marilyn L. Degraw

Jan 9, 2022

Marilyn L. DeGraw, 65, of Akron, passed away January 9, 2022 with her husband by her side. A lifelong Akron resident, she was born to Gerald and Joanne Epling on October 31, 1956. Marilyn graduated from Ellet High School in 1975 eventually working as a letter carrier for the USPS. A self-described hippie, she loved concerts, traveling, gardening, and most...

Bernard O. Schonauer

Bernard O. Schonauer

Jan 8, 2022

Bernard O. (Sam) Schonauer, born in Wooster, Ohio February 22, 1928, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, January 8, 2022.He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Fern D. Schonauer.He will be sadly missed by his two sons, Todd (Nikki) Schonauer and Ted (Sharon) Schonauer; four wonderful granddaughters, Chelsey (Clay) Kohl, Cassidy (Austin) Aday, Heather...

Patricia Mae Sabo

Patricia Mae Sabo

Jan 8, 2022

Patricia Mae Sabo, age 83 of Akron passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022. She was born on April 26, 1938 in Akron, the daughter of the late Roy and Eleanor {Mills} Morris.Patricia was set up on a blind date on New Years Eve of 1956 with the love of her life, Frank Sabo, whom she married on June 15,...

Gearline M. Steadman

Gearline M. Steadman

Jan 8, 2022

Gearline Mae Steadman (Gerry), age 96, joined her husband and daughter, many family members, and friends in Heaven on January 8, 2022. She was born in Brownton, West Virginia and graduated from East High School in Akron, Ohio. She retired from O'Neils Department Store in 1985.Gerry and her husband, Ronny, were avid Round and Western style square dancers for 32...

Randy J. Watt

Randy J. Watt

Jan 7, 2022

Randy J. Watt, 64, of Clinton, OH, passed away suddenly in the hospital on Friday, January 7, 2022 with his wife by his side. His life was cut short unnecessarily by COVID-19. He was born on September 21, 1957 in Bellaire, OH, to the late Robert E. and Agnes M. Greenwood Watt. Randy retired in 2018 from First Energy Solutions...

John R. Allen

John R. Allen

Jan 7, 2022

John R. Allen, "Johnny Ray", age 55 of Akron, Ohio, died on January 7, 2022 at his home. He was born on August 12, 1966 in Akron, the son of Ray Allen of Akron and Ruth A. (nee Bechter) Sisson of North Canton. John graduated from Garfield High School in 1984 and from the University of Akron in 1995 with...

Jerome Davis

Jerome Davis

Jan 7, 2022

Jerome F DavisJune. 8, 1929 – January 7, 2022.Jerry was a resident of Goodyear Heights, Akron since the 1950's. He was born in Chicago, the son of Lucille Davis (deceased) and Charles Morehead (deceased) of Illinois. Preceded in death by Connie Davis (wife), John R Davis (son), and Robert Davis (brother).He is survived by his children, Monte (Nahed) Davis, Peggy...

Charles L Murray

Charles L Murray

Jan 7, 2022

Charles L. Murray, 61, passed away on January 7, 2022. He was born on April 4, 1960 the son of the late Oscar and Mary Murray. He enjoyed working on jigsaw puzzles, models and woodworking. He was known for his "Green Thumb" with his gardens and planting of trees.He had many achievements but his greatest was his love for his...

Richard Postlethwaite

Richard Postlethwaite

Jan 7, 2022

Richard "Ricky" Postlethwaite, age 62 of Akron, passed away on January 7, 2022.Ricky was born on April 1, 1959 in Akron, Ohio to Richard Postlethwaite and Vinnie Anderson. He graduated from Ellet High School. He is preceded in death by his parents.Ricky is survived by his sister, Kelly (Rodney) Bonsky, niece, Stephanie (Jason) Dawkins, step-mother, Sherrie Postlethwaite, aunt, Charlotte Holmes,...

Rose Marie Rzeszotarski

Rose Marie Rzeszotarski

Jan 7, 2022

Rose Marie Rzeszotarski, age 87 of Peninsula, Ohio, died on January 7, 2022 at the home of her daughter in Medina. She was born on July 11, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of the late Robert and Rose (nee Turk) Gaul. Rose loved to flower garden, play bingo, the lottery and she enjoyed being in the outdoors, walking. She...

Linda L Parrott

Linda L Parrott

Jan 7, 2022

Linda L. Parrott, 60, passed away on January 7, 2022. She was born on May 19, 1961 the daughter of the late James and Wilma Woods. She was a woman of great faith and attended the Akron Baptist Temple. She enjoyed listening and singing to music. With her laughter, love, faith, wisdom and compassion she touched and altered many hearts...

Debra K. Brumbach

Debra K. Brumbach

Jan 7, 2022

Debra K. Brumbach, 63, passed away January 7, 2022 at Pebble Creek Healthcare Center. Born in Akron, Ohio to Phil Brumbach and Donnie (Decker) Robinson, she was a lifelong area resident. Deb enjoyed The Wizard of Oz, dancing, Michael Jackson, old school music, Shirley Temple and going to restaurants with her family. She will be sadly missed by her siblings,...

James R. Frymyer

James R. Frymyer

Jan 7, 2022

James "Jim" R. Frymyer, age 93 of Akron, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 7, 2022.Jim was born on June 2, 1928 in Akron, Ohio to Brooks and Pearl (Taylor) Frymyer. He retired after 27 years at Firestone working as an electrician. He married his wife on October 13, 1946 and enjoyed 75 years of marriage. Jim...

Michelle M. Demko

Michelle M. Demko

Jan 7, 2022

Michelle M. Demko, "Shell", age 54 of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2022 at her home, after extended health issues for the past four years. She was born on December 8, 1967 in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of Sandra "Sandy" Sturm of Stow, Ohio and the late Barry "Mike" Sturm. Shell loved to...

Russell Yanke

Russell Yanke

Jan 6, 2022

Russell Yanke, 62, of Akron, passed away on January 6, 2022. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 8, 1959 to the late Joseph M. and Olga J. Yanke. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Olga D. Yanke.Russell retired from Yanke Orthotic and Prosthetic Services of Canton, Inc. He was currently residing at The Colony Healthcare Center in...

James Edward Taylor

James Edward Taylor

Jan 6, 2022

James Edward Taylor II, "Eddie", age 64 of Akron passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022. A lifelong resident of Akron, Eddie was born to James Edward Taylor and Sadie {Holcomb} Taylor. Eddie was preceded in death by his wife, Judy M. Taylor his father James E. Taylor and nephew Donald D. Boyd. Eddie is survived by his mother, Sadie;...

Michael Paul Kovach

Michael Paul Kovach

Jan 6, 2022

Michael P. Kovach passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022 after battling a brief illness. Mike was born on August 29, 1973 in Akron, OH to Paul and Nancy Kovach and was raised in Goodyear Heights, where he rode his bike proudly and played a mean game of kickball. He grew up as a member of Goodyear Hts. Presbyterian Church's youth...

Bernard E. Cody

Bernard E. Cody

Jan 5, 2022

Bernard E. Cody "Bernie", 59, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully January 5, 2022 at the Cleveland VA after a battle with vascular dementia and lymphoma. Bernie graduated from Ellet High School in 1980 and served in the U. S. Air Force at Nellis Air Force base in Las Vegas from 1980-84. He was a Master Union Carpenter (Local 285)....

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