Obituaries
John M. Wroe
Sep 19, 2021
John M. Wroe, 73, peacefully passed into the Eternal Light on September 19, 2021 with his loving family surrounding him. Born September 3, 1948 in Akron, he was a proud lifelong resident and servant of the community. He earned his B.S. from the University of Akron and his Master's in Education from Kent State University. He was a very proud...
Brian Mitchell Hice
Sep 19, 2021
Brian Mitchell Hice, age 80 of Akron, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on September 19, 2021.Brian was born on July 26, 1941 in Cumberland, Maryland to Charles and Edna (Uhl) Hice. He graduated from Mt. Savage High School. Brian served in the US Navy. He lived in Akron, Ohio for 56 years and met the love of...
Dorothy J. Sweeney
Sep 19, 2021
Dorothy J. Sweeney, 96, of Akron, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2021 surrounded by her family. Dorothy was married to her loving husband, Chuck, for 57 years and together they founded Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.Since she was an only child, family and friends were very important to her. She enjoyed playing cards, jigsaw, crossword, and word find puzzles. She...
Donald E. Mccolley
Sep 18, 2021
Donald E. McColley Jr., 59, of Akron, passed away on September 18, 2021. He was born on June 25, 1962 in Akron, Ohio. Donald attended Tallmadge High School and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Anderson; grandparents, Don and Elenor Hackathorn; brothers, Billy J. McColley and Denver McColley; and aunts, Donna, Delores, and...
Sandra Mcclung
Sep 18, 2021
Sandra McClungSandra passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the age of 83. She was born in Akron, Ohio on March 31, 1938 to parents Russell and Eva Mae (Halman) McClung.She is preceded by her father, Russell McClung, mother, Eva Mae McClung, and brother, Douglas McClung.She is survived by her sister-in-law, Sharon (Doug) McClung-Vanek, nephew, Jeffrey McClung, great nephews,...
Joyce A. Seger Milligan
Sep 18, 2021
Heaven welcomed another angel, Joyce A. Seger Milligan, 93, on September 18, 2021. Her life was devoted to God and her family, especially her disabled son, Billy. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, writing poems, and hanging out with her grandchildren. She also was a great cook. She was employed as an administrative assistant for many different companies before retiring from Akron...
Marjorie Alice (Newell) Rickenbacker
Sep 17, 2021
Mom left this world behind, after months of physical pain, a diagnosis of Parkinson's and finally Covid. When God called her home to be healed, Marge was at the family home that she shared with the father of her children (Thomas-deceased 2016) for over 50 years. She was surrounded by her children, Lisa Bitecofer, Laura Rickenbacker, Allison (Michael) Bitecofer and...
Joann Mcmullen
Sep 17, 2021
JoAnn McMullen (Padgett), 76, was reunited with her husband Edward in Heaven on September 17, 2021. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoyed crafting, bowling and reading. JoAnn loved traveling with her family, taking trips across the country. In addition to her husband, JoAnn is preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Charlene. She is...
Gregory Scott Rosenberger
Sep 17, 2021
Gregory Scott Rosenberger, age 50 of Cuyahoga Falls, formally of South Carolina passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on Friday, September 17, 2021. He was born in Willingboro, NJ on April 30, 1971 to William A. and Nancyann {Scott} Rosenberger.Greg was preceded in death by his brother, Paul James Horaz. Greg's memory will live on in...
Phillip Dwayne Clardy
Sep 16, 2021
Phillip D. Clardy, age 70 of Akron passed away on September 16, 2021 surrounded by loved ones after a valiant battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents Garner and Emma Clardy; brothers George and Wendell; sister Judy. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Pam; daughter Kimberly (Michael) McCarthy; granddaughters Megan and Mackenzie...
James Robert Walker
Sep 16, 2021
James (Jim) Robert Walker, age 84, born on January 23, 1937, and residing in Louisville, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021. He was predeceased by his wife, Nancy L. (Schaeffer) Walker in 2018, after being married for 57 years. He was also predeceased by his parents, Floyd and Helen (Sands) Walker, and brothers, Winfield (Winnie) and Harry.He is...
Patricia Anne Ellet
Sep 16, 2021
Patricia Anne Ellet, age 78 of Akron went home to join her husband Chuck in Heaven on Thursday, September 16, 2021. She was born in Warren, OH on March 2, 1943 to the late Jack (Jean) Rule and Alice {Pierce} Rule.In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by her husband Chuck Ellet; brothers Jack, Bob and Kenny...
Thurl F. Harris
Sep 15, 2021
Thurl F. Harris Jr., "JR", age 70 of Hartville, Ohio, passed away from cancer with his family by his side, on September 15, 2021. He was born on July 26, 1951 in Akron, the son of the late Thurl and Ruby Harris Sr.Mr. Harris worked for 36 years as an over the road truck driver. When he was not in...
Rick Hawkins, Jr.
Sep 15, 2021
Rick Hawkins, Jr., 62, passed away September 15, 2021 at home with his family by his side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Dick and Mary Lou (Kesner) Hawkins, he was a lifelong area resident. Rick enjoyed working in his yard, watching the Browns as well as following his other sports teams and spending time with his son and dad.Preceded in...
Kathryn Marie Bowling
Sep 14, 2021
Kathryn Marie Bowling, "Katie", age 90, of Tallmadge, Ohio, died on September 14, 2021 at her home. She was born on February 15, 1931 in Berlin, PA, the daughter of the late John and Marie (nee Patrick) Altfather. Katie had a bachelors degree in education and taught 3rd grade for over 35 years in the Cuyahoga Falls School System. She...
Roy Glen Graham
Sep 13, 2021
Roy Glenn Graham, was born on November 05,1957 and passed away on September 13, 2021 at 63yrs old.He is preceded in death by grandparents, Glenn and Gertrude Walker, mother, Shirley Russell, father, Roy Edward Graham, step-father, Eugene Russell, sister, Margo Frame, and brother in law, Howard Lawrence. He leaves behind sisters, Barbara Lawrence and Peggy (Roy) Hayes, brothers, Frank (Brenda)...
Donald Scott Bosley
Sep 13, 2021
Donald Scott "Tattoo" "Scooter" Bosley, age 50 of Akron passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021. A lifelong resident of Akron, Scott was born on June 16, 1971 to Dianna Bosley and the late Donald D. Bosley.In addition to his father, Scott was preceded in death by his grandparents Avin & Mabel {Banton} Lewis, and Glenn & Elva {Daniels} Bosley.Scott...
John W. Pniaczek
Sep 13, 2021
John W. Pniaczek "Johnny Strum", 83, passed away September 13, 2021 at home with his family by his side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Tony and Mary (Drozdik) Pniaczek, he had resided in Mogadore the past 16 years. John was a U. S. Army Veteran and he belonged to the Antique Automobile Association, Charter Member of the Ohio Country &...
Grace Elaine Knafel
Sep 13, 2021
Grace Elaine Knafel, 69, of Akron, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2021. She is now reunited with her beloved husband, Larry. She was born in Akron on February 12, 1952 to the late Walter and Mildred McDonald. Grace was a longtime member of St. Matthew Catholic Church in Akron. She loved spending time visiting casinos and playing the slots....
Leonard M. "Mike" Gresham
Sep 13, 2021
Leonard M. "Mike" Gresham, 84 of Akron, Ohio passed away on September 13, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Akron, Ohio on October 26, 1936 to the late Leonard K. and Garnet (Patterson) Gresham. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Patricia (Pat). He will be dearly missed by his children, Tom (Barb), Ted...
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