Obituaries
Charlotte Jean Conley
Jan 16, 2022
Charlotte Jean Conley, age 83 of Akron, passed away after a long illness on January 16, 2022 at Heather Knoll Nursing Home.Charlotte was born on June 23, 1938 in Akron, Ohio to Howard and Helen (Nicely) Salmons. She worked for many years as a home health aide. She was a loving, caring mother to her two daughters, as well as...
Erica Lynn Chalmers
Jan 16, 2022
Erica Lynn Chalmers, age 38 of Akron, passed away on January 16, 2022.Erica was born in Akron to Robert and Laura (Kirby) Chalmers. She loved baking, especially with her niece and nephews. Erica enjoyed going on motorcycle rides, and driving around with her friends listening to music. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, and her father.Erica will be...
Brandi Lynn Gear
Jan 16, 2022
Brandi Lynn (Nanny) Gear, 36, of Mogadore, Ohio passed away on Sunday January 16, 2022 after a long illness.Born December 29, 1985 in Ravenna, Ohio. Brandi briefly lived in Collinsville, Illinois where she worked at a casino bakery in St. Louis. While living there she loved to travel to Chicago to eat her favorite pizza at Giordano's. She shared a...
Harold Duane Gelhausen
Jan 15, 2022
Harold Duane Gelhausen "Bud", 87, of Akron, passed away on January 15, 2022. Bud was born on September 13, 1934 in Moatsville, West Virginia to the late Clarence and Edith Gelhausen. He loved the outdoors and could often be found hunting, camping and fishing in his free time. Bud was a member of several clubs, including the United Fellowship Club,...
Lula Lowe
Jan 15, 2022
Lula "Lou" B. Lowe, age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 15, 2022. Lou was born on February 26, 1935 in Linden, West Virginia.She is preceded in death by her parents, Opie and Elizabeth Dye, siblings, Creed Dye, Peggy Spencer, and Ella Bradley, and daughter-in-law, Jan Lowe.She is survived by her loving husband, James P....
Rita Joyce Elze
Jan 15, 2022
Rita Joyce Elze, age 91 of Akron, Ohio, died on January 15, 2022 at her home. She was born on July 9, 1930 in Akron, the daughter of the late Charles and Bessie Lucille (nee Barnes) Smith. Survivors include her two daughters, Pamela (Donald "Don) Coleman and Deborah Harwell; and many other family members. Rita was preceded in death by...
Michael Lee Haislip
Jan 15, 2022
Michael Lee Haislip Sr. age 68, passed away January 15, 2022. Born January 11, 1954 in Grafton, WV to Ronald and Vera Alice {Klepfel}, he is survived by his wife Debra; children Michael II, Kristen (Johnny) Zollweg, Adam (Jennifer) Long, Christopher Schoppe and Lisa (Matthew) Kelly; brothers Paul, Charlie (Debbie) and Jim (Linda); 11 grandchildren and one great-grandson. Preceded in...
Ruby Mae Mccartt
Jan 14, 2022
Ruby Mae McCartt, age 74 of Akron, Ohio, passed away on January 14, 2022. Ruby was born in Tennessee on June 27, 1947 to Callaway and Ollie (Reynolds) Byrge. She was a longtime waitress at Ponderosa. She enjoyed going bowling, and playing bingo. Ruby loved cooking for her family and friends and spending time with her grandchildren. Ruby was very...
Myrtle E. Midcap
Jan 14, 2022
Myrtle E. Midcap, 91, passed away January 14, 2022 at home surrounded by family. Born in Akron, Ohio, she was a lifelong area resident. Myrt was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church for over 60 years. She also belonged to Tops OH 883 Akron Club. Myrt enjoyed sewing, gardening, ceramics, camping, watching the Indians, volunteer work and spending time...
Jeanne Craver
Jan 14, 2022
Jeanne Craver, age 79 of Hartville, formerly of Green, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2022.Jeanne was born on November 7, 1942 in Omaha, Nebraska. She worked and retired from Green Local Schools. Jeanne was a member of the Canton DAR. She enjoyed gardening and reading. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and everything Christmas. She is preceded...
William D. Grigg
Jan 13, 2022
William D. Grigg, 85, passed away January 13, 2022 after a brief illness. Born in Tallmadge, Ohio to Marshall and Evelyn (Sheppard) Grigg, he was a lifelong area resident. He proudly served in the U. S. Air Force and belonged to the URW. Bill enjoyed gambling at MGM, fishing, ice cream and spending time with his cat, Bootsie.In addition to...
Laura Jean Roberts
Jan 13, 2022
Laura Jean Roberts, age 63 of Coventry Township passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022. She was born in Akron on May 27, 1958, the daughter of Barbara Walker and the late Robert Clayton.In addition to her father, Laura was preceded in death by her stepfather Roy Walker, stepmother Millie Clayton, brother Todd Walker and brother-in-law Frank Bennett. Laura will...
Barbara Ann Sutter
Jan 12, 2022
Barbara Ann Sutter, age 85 of Akron passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. She was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia to the late Harry H. and Zelma M. {Skidmore} Whited. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her brother Wells V. Whited, and her husband George H. Sutter.Barbara is survived by her children James (Melanie...
Kathy P. Scharff
Jan 12, 2022
Kathy P. Scharff, age 68 of Mogadore, passed away on January 12, 2022.Kathy was born on July 22, 1953 in Greensburg, PA to Percy and Edna (Honse) Wilson. Kathy was the owner/operator of Dante's Tap House in Brecksville. She enjoyed doing puzzles and she loved animals. She liked to travel and especially going to casinos. Kathy enjoyed spending time with...
Billy L Deaton
Jan 12, 2022
Billy L. Deaton, 82, passed away on January 12, 2022. He was born on January 16, 1939 the son of the late John and Ruba Deaton. Billy had a caring heart and was always willing to help others. He was known for his vegetable garden which he would start from seeds. He had many other achievements but his greatest was...
Kenneth Eric Beers
Jan 10, 2022
Kenneth Eric Beers, known as Eric to friends and family, 55 years old, of Akron, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on January 10, 2022.Eric graduated from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America and went on to hold chef positions at Great Lakes Brewing Company and Willoughby Brewing Company. Eric and his family were proud of his culinary mastership and accomplishments.Eric, like...
Gordon Healy Oliver
Jan 10, 2022
Gordon Healy Oliver, of Akron, Ohio, was born on April 8, 1935 and passed away on January 10, 2022 at the age of 86. He was born in Akron to Paul James and Marguerite Gordon was a graduate of St. Vincent High School class of 1953. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired after 30 years of service with...
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
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
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...
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