Obituaries
Hayden W. Hewitt
Nov 14, 2021
Hayden W. Hewitt "Butch", 62, of Barberton, passed away on November 14, 2021. Butch received Jesus Christ as his Savior in the days before his death and is now residing in Heaven. Butch loved watching movies, particularly horror films. He was a great son, brother, and uncle and will be truly missed by all who knew him.Butch was preceded in...
Chester Wade Decker
Nov 13, 2021
Chester Wade Decker, "Chet", age 78, of Akron, Ohio, died on November 13, 2021 at his home. He was born on March 8, 1943 in Akron, the son of the late Hilbert and Eileen (nee Dalton) Decker.Chet was a kind soul who worked at Tower 80 in Highland Square as a doorman befriending many of its residents. He was also...
Ralph Andcornelious Ball
Nov 13, 2021
Ralph and Cornelious Ball are now reunited in Heaven. Ralph passed away on May 7, 2021 and Cornelious, his wife of 58 years, joined him on October 29, 2021. Ralph and Cornelious met in Richlands, Virginia in their youth and fell in love. Ralph joined the U.S. Army and returned home after his service in the Korean War to marry...
Grace E Morrison
Nov 12, 2021
Grace E. Morrison, age 87 of Akron, passed away on November 12, 2021.Grace was born on September 18, 1934 in Stow, Ohio to William and Gertrude (Werner) Starner. She graduated from Stow High School. Grace was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church in Akron. She enjoyed walking in the park and spending time with her grandchildren. She is preceded...
William J. Messner
Nov 12, 2021
William J. "Bill" Messner, age 82 of Barberton passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021. He was born in Akron on January 7, 1939 to the late William Messner Sr. and Dorotha {Smith} Messner. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his brother Donald Messner, sister Beverly Martyn, and his cat, Blackie. Bill's memory will always...
Mary Lou Garwick Dennis
Nov 12, 2021
Mary Lou Garwick Dennis, 87, passed away at home on November 12, 2021. Mary Lou was born in Kent, Ohio on December 29, 1933 to the late John and Arlene DePrille. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Kent and a few years later she met Carl Garwick. They married on May 9, 1953 and raised their family of four...
Shirley Grecni
Nov 11, 2021
Shirley Mae Grecni went home to Jesus on November 11, 2021 at age 90Shirley was adopted by Charles and Ruth Layton on December 11,1930 in Akron, Ohio. She married Joseph Grecni Sr. November 24, 1951 and had 5 children together.In addition to being a mother, Shirley also loved sewing, knitting and baking. Throughout her entire life, she held an unwavering...
Terry Dean Johnson
Nov 11, 2021
Terry Johnson, 73, of Suffield died peacefully on November 11th, 2021. Devoted husband, father and friend to many, Terry will be greatly missed.Terry was born December 20, 1947 to Wilbur and Twila {Slingluff} Johnson. Preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by his wife Sharen {Wise} Johnson; daughters Teri (Richard) Burdick, Kim (Steve) Pauls, Heather Johnson, Jill (Bill)...
Thomas Wensel
Nov 10, 2021
In Memory of Thomas & Marilyn WenselThomas "Tom" Lee Wensel Sr. passed on from this life on November 10, 2021. Born in Canton, Ohio, he grew up in North Canton and spent most of his adult life in Hartville. He was a Navy veteran of Viet Nam and enjoyed recalling tales of his time aboard ship and the various ports...
Cynthia L. Klein
Nov 10, 2021
Cynthia L. Klein, "Cindy", age 52 of Stow, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on November 10, 2021.She was born on August 1, 1969 in Akron, the daughter of the late Patricia (nee Corbiu) Klein. "HELLO I'M CINDY KLEIN" !!! Cindy had a contagious laugh and had some great one liners. Cindy loved animals, especially her bird, Roxie...
Betty Jean Mason
Nov 10, 2021
Betty Jean Mason, age 88 of West Virginia passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. She was born in West Virginia on February 5, 1933 to the late Hubert and Susie {McKinney} Miller.In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Mason, Jr.; their children Allen Mason and Linda Rogers; and her siblings Guy, Johnny...
Timothy Ray Parsons
Nov 10, 2021
Timothy Ray Parsons, 55, born January 18, 1966, passed away on November 10, 2021, after battling pancreatic cancer.Tim is survived by his partner and best friend Angela Jean Farkash; loving parents, Robert E. Parsons I and Barbara {Jarvis} Parsons; daughter, Jessica D. Parsons; nieces and nephews, Jeffrey R. Parsons, Robert E. Parsons II and Britney (Jon) Myers; beloved dog, Mickey;...
Ronald Bruce Pope
Nov 9, 2021
Ronald Bruce Pope, 72, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on November 9, 2021. Ron was born in Akron on January 2, 1949 to the late John and Louise Pope. Ron proudly served in the U.S. Army and retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 31 years. He had many interests, including spending time outdoors and writing. In addition to being...
Jerry Siegenthaler
Nov 9, 2021
Jerry "Zig" Siegenthaler, 71, of Akron, passed away on November 9, 2021. Zig was born in Bellaire, Ohio on September 10, 1950 to the late Wilbur and Jane Siegenthaler. He graduated from Rootstown High School and retired from Rotek. Zig will always be remembered for his great sense of humor. He loved sports, especially hockey, football, and baseball. He played...
Terrence M. Hunt Sr.
Nov 9, 2021
Terrence M. Hunt Sr., 65, of New Franklin, passed away on November 9, 2021. Terry was born in Akron on January 15, 1956 to the late William and Frances Hunt. He graduated from Archbishop Hoban High School and spent most of his career as a machinist. In his retirement, Terry began working at Fulton Hardware. Terry will always be remembered...
Ronald Eugene Mettler
Nov 9, 2021
Ronald "Ron" E. Mettler, age 53 of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on November 9, 2021.Ron was born in Southgate, California on June 19, 1968 to Gene and Darlene (Van Hoose) Mettler. He graduated from Field High School in Brimfield, Ohio with the class of 1987. Ron enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching Ohio sports...
Mary Louise Schueller
Nov 8, 2021
Mary Louise Schueller, faithful servant to God and her Catholic faith, died Monday, November 8, 2021 at the age of 90. She is preceded in death by parents: George & Mary Schueller (Kohls), and brothers: George Schueller, Ralph Schueller, Norman Schueller, and Joe Schueller. She is survived by sisters: Gretchen Crisp (Schueller), Kathleen (Ron) Frasher (Schueller), Rebecca Graham (Schueller), brothers:...
Irene Jeanette Nicodemus
Nov 8, 2021
Irene Jeanette (Campbell) Nicodemus, age 84 of Tallmadge, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2021.Irene was born on December 20, 1936 in Akron, Ohio to Allen and Allie (Queen) Campbell. She graduated from Ellet High School in 1954 where she was a cheerleader. She raised 4 boys in her younger years while working various temporary jobs. Then in 1976, she...
Gale Lynn Phelps
Nov 8, 2021
Gale Lynn Phelps, age 70 of Akron passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully on Monday, November 8, 2021. He was born in Clarksburg, WV on May 10, 1951 to the late Grover and Velva {Knight} Phelps.Gale will be sadly missed by his wife of 51 years, Karen; daughter Jennifer Phelps; brother Glen Phelps; friends and family in Akron and West Virginia;...
Don Edward Thorn
Nov 7, 2021
Don Edward Thorn, 67, of Akron, passed away on November 7, 2021. He was born in Akron on July 15, 1954 to the late George and Mary Thorn. Don retired from a career as a machinist. He was very creative and enjoyed gardening, oil painting, photography, and playing the guitar. He enjoyed participating in the Northeast Ohio Rocks group and...
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