Obituaries
Kenneth Griner Jr.
Apr 22, 2022
Kenneth Boyd Griner Jr. "Doc", 57, of Barberton, passed away on April 22, 2022. Doc was born in Barberton on May 18, 1964. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He will always be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor, his generous spirit, and his big smile. Doc would help anyone in need and always leant an...
Renee Kathleen Burns
Apr 22, 2022
Renee Kathleen Burns, 45, passed away suddenly April 22, 2022 from complications of an illness. Her loving family was by her side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Thomas and Christine (Harmon) Burns, she was a lifelong area resident. Renee was a very gentle human being, amazingly strong, and hilarious even through tremendous hardships. Her compassion and empathy knew no limits....
Rebecca Ann Reese
Apr 22, 2022
Rebecca Ann Reese, "Becky", age 69 of Akron, Ohio, died on April 22, 2022 at Heather Knoll Care Center. She was born on August 27, 1952 in Berkeley, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Charles and Ruby Ann (nee Sisk) Williams. Becky loved to listen to music, she enjoyed flowers and attending church. Survivors include her husband, Howard Reese,...
Gregory A. Rowh
Apr 22, 2022
Gregory A. Rowh, 53 of Tallmadge, Ohio went Home to be with the Lord on April 22, 2022. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1986. Greg was a CNC machinist for 37 years, most recently at Herman Machine. Greg enjoyed playing video games, camping, golf and spending time with his family. He will be sadly missed by his wife...
Sonja E. Dejournett
Apr 21, 2022
Mere words are insufficient to capture the spunk and spirit of Sonja Edith DeJournett. She was born July 13, 1953 in Orlando, Florida to Lillie Bell (Edith) Hughes and Thomas J. Edith who both preceded her in death. With a loving mother and doting father the family grew to ultimately include Sonja and her four siblings, two of whom mourn...
Paul Lawrence Thompson
Apr 21, 2022
Paul Lawrence Thompson, age 65, of Akron, Ohio, died on April 21, 2022 at Akron General Hospital. He was born on September 25, 1956 in Akron, the son of the late Wilbur "Bill" and Macel (nee Watson) Thompson.Paul really was into music and when he walked in he played wonderful songs on the jukebox. People loved to see his smiling...
Dean L. Meier
Apr 21, 2022
Dean L. Meier October 28, 1922 – April 21, 2022 Our beloved hero, father, grandfather, father-in-law, uncle and friend took his final flight home on April 21, 2022.Dean was born on October 28th, 1922 in Knox, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Ila (Somerville) and John Meier.Growing up in and around Sligo, PA, Dean had four siblings, a...
David Louis Rosen
Apr 20, 2022
David Louis Rosen, age 79 of Akron passed away peacefully at Akron City Hospital on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. He was born in Newburgh, NY of August 5, 1942 to the late Irving and Alberta {Marsh} Rosen.David will be dearly missed by his wife of 45 years, Donna; children Mark (Mimi) Rosen, Allison (Brent) Mitchell, David (Laura) Gibson and Ramona...
Gary W. Williams
Apr 20, 2022
Gary W. Williams, age 72 of Akron, Ohio died on April 20, 2022. He was born on February 11, 1950 in Portsmouth, Ohio, the son of the late Cassie (nee Williams) Wiles.Gary was an avid deer hunter and enjoyed the outdoors. He loved to get away from the hustle and bustle of life to his cabin in Southern Ohio. Survivors...
Richard E Lewis
Apr 19, 2022
Richard E. Lewis, 56, of Akron, passed away on April 19, 2022. He was born on June 15, 1965 the son of the late Richard and Brenda Lewis. He graduated from Central Howard with the class of 1984. From 1984 to 1986 he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Richard was a man of faith. He was an...
Edward B. Warner
Apr 18, 2022
Edward B. Warner, 85, passed away April 18, 2022 at home. Born in Berry, Kentucky, he moved to the Akron area at the age of 13. Eddie went to Buchtel High School and was a trumpet player in the marching band. He was an organist and entertainer all of his adult life, often performing at many places across the country....
Jeanette Marie Rieneckert
Apr 18, 2022
Jeanette Marie Rieneckert, age 83, passed away peacefully in her home Monday April 18th, 2022 surrounded by her adoring family. Born on March 14th, 1939 in Brookings, South Dakota to Glenn and Myrna Worden, she spent most of her life in Northeast Ohio. She was a 1957 graduate of Norton High School.A perfect day for Jeanette involved a hot cup...
Timothy L. Gansel
Apr 18, 2022
Timothy L. "Tim" Gansel passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ova and Donald Gansel, sister Donna and brothers Gordon, Dave and Jake.He leaves his loving wife of 36 years Diane; sons Tony (Mandi) Leonard and Cory (Heather) Gansel; daughter Deanna (Jerid) O'Brien; six grandchildren Cory Jr., Carter, Caleb, Sawyer, Conner and...
Sharon M. Ryan
Apr 18, 2022
Sharon M. Ryan, age 78, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died on April 18, 2022 at her home. She was born on October 14, 1943 in Cleveland, the daughter of the late Herman and Ruth (nee Burton) Sweisthal. Sharon was primarily a homemaker, however, she did have several different jobs that she held throughout her life. Her greatest joy was taking...
Margaret A. Williamson
Apr 17, 2022
Margaret Anne (Bossick) Williamson went to the Lord on Easter Sunday after more than ninety years of earthly life. Born in Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania on October 25, 1931 to Michael and Cathryn Bossick, Margaret moved to Cleveland in 1954. She married Robert G. Williamson on September 1, 1956 and became the mother of five: Heather Moore, Michael, Matthew, John and...
Jennifer Ann Nelson
Apr 16, 2022
Jennifer Ann (nee Baker) Nelson, "Jeni", age 51, of Akron, Ohio, died on April 16, 2022.She was born on August 22, 1970 in Akron, the daughter of Betty (nee Sparks) Baker Teffner of Akron and the late David Baker. Jennifer was also raised by her step-father, the late Melvin Teffner.Jeni was a homemaker and she enjoyed cooking, art and making...
Dennis D. Rager
Apr 15, 2022
Dennis D. "Coach Red" Rager of Akron (Ellet), Ohio went home to be with his heavenly Father on April 15, 2022 at Summa surrounded by family and loved ones, at the age of 64. Dennis will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Joyce. Survived by his mother Janet Rager and 2 sisters Terri (Art) Campbell and Wendy (Roy) Brown, 2...
Harold L. Lake
Apr 15, 2022
Harold L. Lake, known to many as Butch, passed away peacefully at his home on April 15, 2022. Harold was one of four children born to now-deceased Arden and Edith Lake, including brothers Arden Jr. and Henry, and sister Elizabeth. Butch will be dearly missed by daughters, Ami and Lori and their respective partners, Jon DiCicco and James Marunich, and...
Mark Gerard Khoury
Apr 15, 2022
Mark Gerard Khoury, 70, passed away at home on April 15, 2022. Born in St. Louis, Missouri to John and Shirley (Ginn) Khoury, he had been a resident of the Akron, Ohio area since 1960. Mark played football for South High School, where he graduated in 1970. For 25 years he worked delivering fork lift trucks at Ohio Material Handling....
Emma Mae Yost
Apr 14, 2022
Emma Mae Yost, 17, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 14, 2022. She was born on July 5, 2004 in East Liverpool, Ohio. Emma was a student at Ellet High School, where she enjoyed tennis, softball, soccer, cross country, NJROTC, and served as a Student Ambassador. She was accepted to attend the University of Akron. She had also...
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