Obituaries
Cheryl Anne O'Dear
May 3, 2022
Cheryl Anne O'dear, 76, passed away May 3, 2022 after an extended illness. Born in Akron, Ohio to Cecil and Gloria (Mater) O'dear, she was a lifelong area resident. She retired from the University of Akron after working as a secretary for 25 years. Cheryl enjoyed going to the Amish Country, watching Ohio State football and basketball games, horses, specifically...
Joseph Anthony King Ii
May 3, 2022
Joseph Anthony King II, 71, of Lakemore, passed away on May 3, 2022. Joe was born in Akron on May 9, 1950 to the late Joseph and Marion King. He proudly served in the U.S. Army with the Green Beret Special Services during the Vietnam War. Joe retired from a career in construction, welding, and long distance truck driving. He...
Barbara J. Carter
May 3, 2022
Barbara J. Carter, "Barb or Ikie", age 79 of Akron, Ohio, died on May 3, 2022 at Pleasant View Health Care Center. She was born on August 3, 1942 in Sutton, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Franklin and Mary (nee Thayer) Green. Barb was a very active member of the Spiritual Temple of Praise Church in Norton. She...
William M. Pavkov
May 3, 2022
William M. Pavkov, age 88 of Cuyahoga Falls passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. He was born in Akron on April 13, 1934, the son of the late Luis and Anna {Marsalko} Pavkov, and was the youngest and last of 8 children.In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his wife Shirley M. Pavkov.William will...
Jeffery L. Hochstetler
May 3, 2022
Jeffery L. Hochstetler, "Jeff", age 64, of Akron, Ohio, died at his home on May 3, 2022. He was born in Canton, Ohio, on January 9, 1958, the son of the late Levi and Esther (nee Byler) Hochstetler.Jeff worked in construction as a stone mason and as an CNC Operator for Logan Machine, retiring in 2021. He loved spending time...
Edith Louise Dudash
May 2, 2022
Edith Louise Dudash, 88, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on May 2, 2022. She was born in Weston, West Virginia on October 30, 1933. Louise was a wonderful wife and mother and especially enjoyed being "Nana" to her grandchildren. She was a great cook and her family will miss several of her homemade dishes.Louise was preceded in death by her...
Clyde Bryant Oliver Sr.
May 1, 2022
Clyde Bryant Oliver Sr., 88 of Akron passed away at home with family by his side on May 1, 2022. Clyde was born on June the 9th, 1933 to the late William and Ressie {Hammond} Oliver.Clyde will be forever missed by his children, Rick and Mary Lou, Lynn, Kenny and Marie, Gary and Sheri, Cliff, Clyde Jr., Kim (Bo) and...
Sandra Stull
Apr 30, 2022
Sandra "Gail" Stull, 83, went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2022. She was born Oct. 7, 1938 in Atalla, Alabama to Albert and Ada Hutchens. Gail married Robert A. Stull on February 2, 1957 in Akron, OH. They had two children, Timothy Robert and Tamara Lynn (Bill) Giordano. She was preceded in death by her husband and...
Charlie T. (Herman) Schramm
Apr 29, 2022
Charlie T. (Herman) Schramm was called to heaven on April 29, 2022 and is now looking in the eyes of Jesus . Charlie (nicknamed Stick) was born in Akron on May 4th and spent the majority of his life in the Ellet Community. Charlie was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Roy and Mildred Schramm, Maternal Great Grandmother Virginia...
Ronal John Conner
Apr 28, 2022
Ronal John Conner, Sr. was called home to the Lord Thursday, April 28, 2022, following a brief illness. Ron was born April 1, 1942, in Akron, Ohio, and spent a lifetime serving his family, his church, his community, and his friends. Ron coached his sons in baseball and football and was president of the Hot Stove Baseball Association. He was...
Devika M. Sumitra
Apr 28, 2022
Devika Margaret Sumitra, age 76 of Akron, Ohio passed away on Thursday April 28, 2022. Mrs Sumitra was born on Nov 21, 1945 in Udupi India to the late Mr Nelson and Mrs Sumathi Clare.Survivors include: One son James Sumitra (Lindsey); brothers Mohan Clare (Cici), Richmond Clare (Meena), and Sunil Clare; sisters Irene Ruskin, Trudy Rasalam (Dr Ajit), Vinitha Soans...
Amy S. Brandt
Apr 28, 2022
Amy S. Brandt, 51, fought the good fight and received her wings after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on November 21, 1970 the daughter of the late Hubert and Ruth Davis. Amy graduated from Manchester High School with the class of 1989. She was employed with Fat Boys Pizza for many years. Amy enjoyed cooking and doing...
John Alan Brenize
Apr 28, 2022
John Alan Brenize, age 75 of Akron passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022. He was born in Akron on June 15, 1946 to the late William and Lillian {Williams} Brenize. John will be incredibly missed by his wife of 57 years, Maria; children Deborah Brenize, Diana (Mark) Rowe and John (Arika) Brenize II; grandchildren Norman (Jessica) Carreiro, Ryan Carreiro,...
Glenn A. Harper
Apr 27, 2022
Glenn A. Harper, 74, of Barberton, passed away on April 27, 2022. Glenn was born in Akron on August 17, 1947. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and later enlisted in the Army National Guard. He retired after 25 years of employment at Babcock and Wilcox as a welder. Glenn was a car enthusiast, enjoyed...
Norma Jean Werstler
Apr 26, 2022
Norma Jean Werstler, 93, went home with the Lord on April 26, 2022. She was born on March 15, 1929 the daughter of Vern and Anna Briggs. Norma was a believer in Jesus Christ, attended church her entire life, and lived out her faith in her love for others. She was married 43 years to her childhood sweetheart Bobb. She...
Beverly June Vannostran
Apr 26, 2022
Beverly June VanNostran, age 83 of Green passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at her home. A lifelong resident of Akron, Beverly was born on January 14, 1939 to the late Rufus and Lula {Valentine} Morgan.In addition to her parents, Beverly was preceded in death by her husband Jack VanNostran, and brothers Kenneth and James Morgan.Beverly is survived by...
Brenda L. Fowler
Apr 25, 2022
Brenda L. Fowler, 61, passed away peacefully April 25, 2022 with her family by her side. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to John and Nancy (Shufelt) McIntyre, she resided in Brimfield, Ohio most of her life. Brenda enjoyed hiking, gardening, baking, collecting teddy bears and holiday decor, taking trips to Holmes County, Ohio as well as Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio and spending...
Douglas Jerome Sain
Apr 25, 2022
Douglas Jerome Sain, age 58 of Mogadore passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022. He was born in Akron on December 15, 1963 to the late Raymond and Marilyn {Huggans} Sain. In addition to his parents, Douglas was preceded in death by his brother David Sain.Doug's memory will always be cherished by his wife of 22 years, Kimberly; children Zachary...
Sharon Lee King
Apr 24, 2022
Sharon Lee King, age 76 of Akron, Ohio, died on Airl 24, 2022 at her home. She was born on February 9, 1946 in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Eldred Myron and Vivian (nee Stinson) Proctor Sr. Sharon loved to work in her yard and read her Bible. She was a God fearing woman. Survivors include her companion...
Joe E Harrison
Apr 24, 2022
Joe Harrison Sr., age 64, of Tallmadge, peacefully passed away in his home surrounded by family on April 24, 2022 following a brief and aggressive battle with liver cancer. Joe was born in Portsmouth, Ohio to Roy and Phyllis Harrison on August 13, 1957. Having graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1975, Joe remained dedicated to his community by serving...
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