Obituaries
Jack D. Rinehart
Dec 9, 2021
Jack D. Rinehart, age 84 of Tallmadge passed away on December 9, 2021 at his home. He was born in Akron on November 11, 1937, the son of the late Lewis and Lois {Kimes} Rinehart.In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his daughter Lori Anne Rinehart.Jack's memory will live on in his wife, Sharon "Chickie"; children...
Frederick James Chrien
Dec 9, 2021
Frederick "Fred" James Chrien, 78 of New Franklin passed away on December 9, 2021.Fred was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Mary; children, James (Allison) Chrien, Denise (Stuart) Krivitzkin, and Kathy (Jimmy) DiFeo; grandchildren, Jacob, Tyler, Caleb, James II, Andrew, and Mandy (Sanjiv); and great-grandchildren, Deviana, Chase, and Sai. Fred was preceded in...
Terrance "T" Gurnik
Dec 8, 2021
Terrance "T" Gurnik, 23, of Akron, passed away on December 8, 2021. T was born in Wilmington, North Carolina on August 4, 1998. He moved to Ohio as a child and graduated from Ellet High School in 2016 as well as attended Akron U for a short time. T was highly intelligent and a natural athlete. He loved sports, particularly...
Pamela Jean Ross
Dec 8, 2021
Pamela Jean Ross (Stohrel) passed away peacefully on December 8, 2021 after a short battle with cancer surrounded by her daughters, Patricia, Karen and Alana and grandson, Bradley. She was born September 24th 1946 in East Cleveland to the late Charles and Rebecca Stohrel. The family relocated to Sheffield Lake where she graduated from Brookside High School in 1966. She...
Willis A. Heffelfinger
Dec 8, 2021
Willis "Mike" Heffelfinger, 93, closed his eyes in this world and opened them in the presence of his Redeemer, Lord and Savior on December 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his former wife Ruth, and leaves behind to celebrate his home going his 4 children Debra, David, Dale and Donald and their families, wife Joanne and many friends....
Anne Marie Eckenrode
Dec 8, 2021
Anne Marie Eckenrode, age 68, of Akron, Ohio, died on December 8, 2021 at her home. She was born on October 16, 1953 in Wheeling, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Thomas W. and Suzanne (nee Miller) Cochran. Anne was an LPN for Akron Childrens Hospital for many years. She enjoyed the beach and hanging out with her family...
Clark R. Grable Jr.
Dec 7, 2021
Clark R. Grable Jr., 58, of Akron, passed away on December 7, 2021 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He was born in Wickliffe, Ohio on August 20, 1963 and he served in the U.S. Air Force. Clark was the owner of C&T Transport for 30 plus years. He was a very hard worker and was always true to his word....
Robert E Ward, Jr.
Dec 7, 2021
Robert "Bob" E. Ward, Jr., age 86 of Akron, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on December 7, 2021.Bob was born on February 26, 1935 in Massillon, Ohio to Robert Sr. and Margaret (Mumaw) Ward. He retired from JC Penney as an operations manager and worked as a tax preparer for H&R Block. He was a dedicated Ohio State...
Mike Collins
Dec 7, 2021
Mike Collins passed away after a short illness on December 7, 2021, in Hudson, Ohio. He was born March 4, 1929 in Charleston, West Virginia to Otha Collins and Laura Valera Gourley Collins. Mike married the love of his life, Mae Canterbury Collins, on October 27, 1956 in Charleston, West Virginia.Mike was predeceased by his wife, Mae, October 21, 2012...
Sherri Ellen Farkus
Dec 7, 2021
Sherri Ellen Farkus, age 63 of Barberton was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. She was born in Akron on July 4, 1958, the daughter of the late Gene Chaney and Martha (Richard) Maley. Sherri will be dearly missed by her children Amy and Vincent Farkus; grandchildren Keagan and Desmond; sister Terri (Doug) Blake; brother Rick...
Tamara Lvovna Portnova
Dec 7, 2021
Tamara Lvovna Portnova (August 27, 1922-December 7, 2021)Tamara Portnova passed away on December 7, 2021 at the age of 99. She was born in Moscow, USSR, in 1922, the daughter of Lev Vladimirovich Portnov and Anna Nicolaevna Kochanova. She had a sister, Svetlana Lvovna, and a younger brother Volik, who died in infancy.She is survived by daughter Svetlana Barber, son-in-law,...
Judy Ann Shumway
Dec 7, 2021
Judy Ann Shumway, age 77 of North Canton, Ohio, died on December 7, 2021 in Mercy Medical Center in Canton. She was born on October 16, 1944 in Akron, the daughter of the late James Douglas and Vera Kate (nee Oster) Hutcheson. She leaves behind two children, Robert F. Shumway and Cathy Trifiro; her grandchildren, Dustin, Destiny and Kelsie Shumway.Other...
Sylvia A. Hluhany
Dec 7, 2021
Sylvia A. Hluhany, age 83 of Barberton, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. She was born in Sewickley, PA on January 27, 1938 to the late Andrew and Susan {Minnich} Pelak.In addition to her parents, Sylvia was preceded in death by her husband Robert Hluhany and their son Andrew Hluhany; 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Sylvia will be dearly...
Colleen Angela Moore
Dec 7, 2021
Colleen Angela Moore, 60, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. She was born in Akron, Ohio on March 24, 1961, where she spent her childhood.Colleen moved to Los Angeles as a young adult where she worked for 30 years in the music entertainment business. She loved music of various types and played the piano....
Sharon L. Legg
Dec 6, 2021
Sharon L. Legg, 74, passed away peacefully December 6, 2021 at the Hospice Care Center. She never stopped fighting or moving forward, no matter how sick she was or tired from illness, she was always determined. When others would have broken, she stayed strong and determined. She lived an example of resilience and perseverance. She didn't know the word quit...
Clyde "Bob" Riddle
Dec 6, 2021
Clyde R. Riddle "Bob", 77, of Louisville, passed away on December 6, 2021. Sometimes even the best need their rest. Bob was born in Akron on March 26, 1944 to the late Clyde and Katheryn Riddle. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. Bob had a heart of gold and would help anyone in need. He had...
James L Good
Dec 6, 2021
James L. Good, age 80, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2021.James was born on October 16, 1941 in Akron, Ohio. He enjoyed watching the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians, and NASCAR. James enjoyed sitting on his front porch and interacting with people who passed by. He liked coloring and doing word searches. He is preceded in death...
Beth Anne Wise
Dec 6, 2021
Beth Anne Wise, age 56 passed away on December 6, 2021 at her home. She was born in Celina, Ohio on October 30, 1965, the daughter of James "Jim" and Anne (nee Heisser) Wise, both whom survive and will miss her always. She graduated from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School and went on to graduate from Akron University obtaining her...
Pauline Ann Brandt
Dec 6, 2021
Pauline Ann Brandt, 85, of Mogadore, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 6, 2021. Pauline was born in Akron on July 12, 1936 to the late Edward and Esther Zuver. She will be dearly missed by her daughters, Cynthia Muhlbach, Paulette (Russ) Goodman, and Michelle (Mark) Messner; sisters, Linda (Jim) Fairhead and Mary McQuillen; brother,...
Marie Jane Worrells
Dec 5, 2021
Marie Jane "Trudy" Worrells, 91, passed away peacefully at home on December 5, 2021, with special niece and caregiver Karen Porter, close friend Jan Haverlick and her favorite hospice caregiver Sonet by her side.Trudy was born April 28, 1930 in Akron, Ohio and was a lifelong resident. In addition to her parents Elmer and Lucy (Delaney) Cull, Trudy was preceded...
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